Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 1002 - 1001: Nanbo Shi

Chapter 1002: Chapter 1001: Nanbo Shi

Jack Gardner had nine major disciples, among whom the top four were vice deans, and three others taught at the Alchemy College, but his most beloved ninth disciple had died, and the eighth disciple had been traveling abroad for many years without returning.

This time, the exception to take in a tenth disciple was naturally a major event, so the next day saw an exceptionally large crowd come to witness the ceremony, including the Sect Master of the Campbell Sect.

Yusuf Zuck was in a daze throughout the master-disciple initiation, yet after the ceremony ended, he realized that from then on, at the Alchemy College he would be known as ’Nanbo Ten.’ With tens of thousands in the Alchemy College, he was now the tenth in rank, and instantly leaped to become a person of great importance in terms of power, status, and resources.

Who would dare disrespect the Sect Master’s closed-door disciple?

Of course, due to the spectacular performance during his assessment, he was naturally the top candidate for this cohort.

As for Delilah Ferguson, she had ultimately failed to achieve her desire for six consecutive victories, taking a big tumble in the Alchemy College and ending up in second place.

However, during the acceptance of disciples, Jack Gardner publicly announced Delilah Ferguson as an honorary disciple.

The gap between an honorary and a closed-door disciple was vast; honorary merely meant having one’s name listed under Jack Gardner without even the right to use his name. Whereas a closed-door disciple was to be the heir to Jack Gardner’s legacy of true teachings.

In the Hall of Radiance, once the crowd dispersed after the ceremony, only seven of Jack Gardner’s disciples remained, along with a few honorary disciples. Delilah Ferguson, holding the lowest rank amongst them, stood at the very back, and of course, she watched Yusuf Zuck with eyes filled with envy and resentment.

"Alright, your master will enter seclusion for a few days. Once I emerge, I will then teach you the ways of alchemy. However, during this period, familiarize yourself with everything within the college quickly and learn from your fellow senior disciples."

"Yes, Master, but Master, do I still need to participate in the Outer Sect competition?"

"Outer Sect competition? What Outer Sect competition?" Jack Gardner asked curiously.

"Previously, I was of servant status, right? And to enter the Inner Sect, I needed to join the competition among the Outer Sect to obtain the status of an Inner Sect Disciple."

On hearing Yusuf Zuck’s words, Jack Gardner laughed heartily, "You are already my disciple, a second-generation disciple. Why would you need the status of an Inner Sect Disciple? How could that compare to your current prestige?"

"Erm... But my goal is to become a Seed Disciple!" Yusuf Zuck bowed as he spoke.

"Seed Disciple?" Jack Gardner took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and then said, "In the future, you indeed need to train in the Seed Hall. But not now; your cultivation level is too weak, and you’re not qualified to enter the Seed Hall. So, work hard on your alchemy, dedicate yourself to training, and when you have achieved enough, even without an assessment, your master will be able to send you to the Seed Hall!"

"Thank you, Master!" Yusuf Zuck exclaimed joyfully.

"Well, don’t thank me yet. Currently, there are two urgent tasks for you: first, familiarize yourself with alchemy, and second, concentrate on your training," Jack Gardner said, turning to look at Luke Gardner, "Elder Brother, later on, make a trip to the Inner Sect and hand Dail over to Aiden Wilkinson. Dail’s elixir making should continue, and his cultivation level must rise quickly—under Aiden Wilkinson, he will advance rapidly!"

"Yes, Master, I understand. But..." Luke Gardner glanced at Yusuf Zuck, "... can this little guy’s constitution handle it?"

"He must handle it. If he can’t even pass the test of Aiden Wilkinson, then he will be expelled from our lineage, just like that!" Having said that, Jack Gardner promptly left.

Yusuf Zuck was a bit confused. Who was Aiden Wilkinson? What was his role in the Inner Sect?

"Alright, everyone can go now. You, Tenth Junior, come with me," Luke Gardner said, leading Yusuf Zuck outside.

As he passed by Delilah Ferguson standing at the end, Yusuf Zuck’s mouth turned up slightly, and he gave her a glance with his eyes.

"You liked to act all high and mighty before, now when you see me shouldn’t you address me as senior brother?"

Seeing Yusuf Zuck’s smug expression, Delilah Ferguson became so angry that her chest heaved violently, her fists clenched with a cracking sound.

Moments later, the Sect Master led Yusuf Zuck out of the Bright Hall, and the two walked along a corridor built over the Green River.

"Aiden Wilkinson, our Campbell Sect’s most outstanding Inner Sect teacher, disciples she trains, eight or nine out of ten, become seed disciples!"

"Of course, not just anyone qualifies to be trained by her, including Delilah Ferguson, who doesn’t have that privilege. She’s basically stopped teaching now, but there’s no one in the entire Campbell Sect that doesn’t owe our Alchemy College a favor."

"Let me tell you frankly, our Alchemy College is the premier among the six colleges and also shoulders the important task of reviving and strengthening the Campbell Sect. Due to the unique status of the Alchemy College, whether it’s the outer or inner gates, Seed Hall, or the core regions, no one doesn’t respect our Alchemy College. Everyone wants to grow stronger, and to do so, they need Elixirs, but not everyone can perform Alchemy, so everyone will turn to us."

"In time, you will slowly understand the level of respect our Alchemy College commands. You are rapidly rising to fame, and in the future, many will come to ingratiate themselves to you, bribe you. Although we have no strict rule forbidding bribes, before you accept someone’s bribe, you should consider carefully whether you can fulfill what they ask of you. If you cannot, do not rashly make promises."

"Yes, I understand, elder brother. Thank you for your guidance," Yusuf Zuck responded respectfully.

"Right, we were talking about Aiden Wilkinson," the Sect Master said with a smile: "Aiden Wilkinson has a nickname: ’Wyatt the Witch.’ Although the students she teaches will succeed, her ability to torment people is also first-rate within Campbell. You must be prepared to be tortured and suffer greatly under her, sometimes even facing life-threatening situations."

"The purpose of our master asking me to take you to her is to help you succeed. The master really values you. Although Alchemy is our top priority, we must also advance our cultivation level while performing Alchemy. First, it helps us protect ourselves, and second, rising through the cultivation realms also aids in Alchemy!"

"Aiden Wilkinson is a woman? So, what should I call her?" Yusuf Zuck asked curiously.

"Just call her ’teacher’."

"Oh." Yusuf Zuck took a deep breath. In truth, he was also surprised by Jack Gardner taking him as a disciple and did not understand what the old man was up to, but it seemed the old man bore him no ill will.

"So why did he take me as his disciple? Simply because he saw my talent for Alchemy? Does that make sense?" Yusuf Zuck thought to himself with a feeling of strangeness: "Or did he discover some secrets hidden within my body?"

"Whatever the case, I’ll take things one step at a time. Becoming his disciple is a good start, bringing me closer to the Seed Hall and offering the chance to access the core region."

"However, Landyn Torres wants me to save the elven race, but also to become the Sect Master of Jimmie Campbell because becoming the Sect Master would allow proximity to the ’Five Element Sky Lock,’ which is very useful for Landyn Torres. Only the Sect Master of Jimmie Campbell can access that chart!"

"Yusuf Zuck owes Landyn Torres a great debt, for had it not been for Landyn Torres, his family members would have perished long ago, so he still intends to steal the Five Element Sky Lock."

"Although becoming the Sect Master of Jimmie Campbell seems difficult, it’s also worth a try." Yusuf Zuck’s eyes gleamed, if he could take control of the Campbell Sect, then he would certainly thrive in the Element World.

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