Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 955: Can I Join You?

Chapter 955: Chapter 955: Can I Join You?

Disciples of Bitao Martial Academy included menial servants, External Courtyard disciples, Inner Court disciples, Core Disciples, and Direct Disciples.

Among them, menial servants, External Courtyard disciples, and Inner Court disciples accounted for the vast majority, while there were only ten each for Core Disciples and Direct Disciples.

Despite their small numbers, Core Disciples and Direct Disciples’s strength were both formidable, possessing High Rank and Heaven Level Perfection in their cultivation realms, respectively, making them the best among thousands of disciples in Bitao Martial Academy.

Especially the ten Direct Disciples, who were usually personally mentored by the four Elders of the Martial Academy, enjoyed a treatment and status far above other disciples.

If a Direct Disciple’s cultivation realm were to advance one more step, they would become Desolate Level experts, and at that point, they would be able to join the ranks of the higher-ups in the Martial Academy and become a figure looked up to by the other disciples.

Thousands of Martial Academy disciples were bustling about on the plaza, looking for friends to form teams, with some in groups of three to five, others consisting of six to seven, and still others making up a team of ten.

Behind Bitao Martial Academy, the massive mountain range stretched endlessly with numerous Spirit Beasts and countless dangers, turning any trial adventure in the mountains into a true odyssey.

Therefore, in order to protect themselves while hunting more Spirit Beasts and gathering more Spiritual Medicine, the Martial Academy disciples chose to venture into the mountains together.

Of course, there were disciples with aloof personalities or those who trusted in their own strength who preferred to undertake trials in the mountains alone. Although this carried certain risks, the benefit was that they did not need to share the cultivation resources they acquired with others.

For example, some Core Disciples and Direct Disciples liked to practice alone in the mountains; teaming up with menial servants, External Courtyard or Inner Court disciples was considered burdensome by them.

In fact, with Fang Bai’s cultivation level, he naturally could have ventured into the mountains alone as well, but considering the personal safety of the Liu siblings, he decided to team up and travel with them.

"Junior Brother Fang, may I join you?"

Hou Ziping squeezed out from the noisy crowd and approached Fang Bai, Liu Liehu, and Liu Qingqing to ask.

Recently, Hou Ziping’s strength had greatly increased, making him one of the top contenders in the Inner Court Disciple Combat Strength Rankings. His popularity had become exceptionally good as a result. Many Martial Academy disciples actively sought him out to team up for the mountain trials, only to be rejected by him.

While other Martial Academy disciples wanted to team up with Hou Ziping, he himself was keen to form a team with Fang Bai. Seeing Fang Bai standing with Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu, Hou Ziping had a thought and approached to seek Fang Bai’s opinion.

Seeing the hopeful expression on Hou Ziping’s face and knowing that the two had a good relationship, Fang Bai smiled and nodded, "It would be a pleasure to have Senior Brother Hou join us."

He then introduced Hou Ziping to Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu.

"Hello Senior Brother Hou! We will be in your care!"

Upon hearing Hou Ziping was Fang Bai’s senior brother, Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu respectfully saluted with clasped fists and a bow.

"Greetings, junior sister and junior brother!"

Hou Ziping hastily returned the salute.

Although Liu Qingqing was an External Courtyard disciple and Liu Liehu a menial servant, their close relationship with Fang Bai made it impossible for Hou Ziping to act superior in their presence.

Furthermore, Liu Qingqing possessed an Innate Spiritual Root, and Liu Liehu’s talent was also somewhat better than his. With Fang Bai’s guidance, their future achievements were destined to surpass his own. There might come a time when he would need to ask for their help.

Therefore, although Hou Ziping’s current strength was stronger than that of the Liu siblings, and he held the status of a senior brother, he treated the Liu siblings as equals.

Just then, a sweet scent drifted by, and a graceful figure appeared before the four of them—it was Huang Miao, ranked second among the Inner Court disciples in combat strength.

"The four of you, is your team still short of members? How about counting me in?"

Huang Miao looked at Fang Bai with a smiling face, knowing that among the four people present, it was Fang Bai who made the decisions. As long as Fang Bai nodded, she could join them.

Fang Bai smiled and said, "Is Senior Sister Huang serious or just joking? The four of us are not that strong; if Senior Sister Huang joins us, aren’t you afraid we’ll hold you back?"

As he said this, he pointed towards a team that had already been formed in the distance and said to Huang Miao, "Why doesn’t Senior Sister Huang consider joining a team led by Core Disciples or Direct Disciples instead? With them, you would be more secure when entering the mountain, and perhaps you would reap even greater rewards!"

The team Fang Bai pointed to consisted of ten disciples from Bitao Martial Academy, and their team leader was a Direct Disciple.

Core Disciples and Direct Disciples were powerful and were often the object of admiration and fawning by many menial servant disciples, External Courtyard disciples, and Inner Court disciples. Therefore, many disciples preferred to team up and venture into the mountains with them.

Huang Miao glanced at the team Fang Bai had pointed to, and with a dismissive twist of her lips, she said, "Those Core and Direct Disciples are so arrogant and conceited, thinking they’re the best in the world; they’re just irritating to look at!"

After a pause, she continued, "Moreover, to join their team, one has to lower their pride, beg in various ways, and most of the cultivation resources obtained in the mountain have to be given up to them. That’s too unfair. Anyway, I don’t want to team up with them."

As she said this, her phoenix eyes glanced at Fang Bai, and she chuckled, "On the other hand, I’m quite interested in forming a team with Junior Brother Fang and the others. It’s just, I’m not sure if Junior Brother Fang and the others would agree to have me join."

Fang Bai replied, "If Senior Sister Huang wishes to join, we naturally welcome you."

Hou Ziping was very excited about Huang Miao joining and said, "Senior Sister Huang has ventured into the mountains multiple times and is very familiar with the conditions inside. With Senior Sister Huang here, our haul this time will definitely be substantial!"

Fang Bai said, "In that case, let our group of five form a team. As for the selection of the team leader, how about we have Senior Sister Huang take on the role?"

Hou Ziping said, "I agree."

Although Hou Ziping thought that Fang Bai was possibly stronger than Huang Miao and was the strongest among the five of them, Fang Bai, after all, was new to Bitao Martial Academy and had not been there for long, unlike Huang Miao, who was familiar with the mountain. Thus, it was the most appropriate choice for Huang Miao to lead them into the mountain.

Since Fang Bai and Hou Ziping both agreed to Huang Miao taking the role of team leader for their five-person team, Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu naturally would not disagree.

Huang Miao was straightforward and did not dillydally in refusal; she nodded and said, "Since everyone recommends me as team leader, I’ll take up the responsibility! Let’s go and register!"

"Wait a moment, I have something to say."

Fang Bai looked at Huang Miao, Hou Ziping, Liu Qingqing, and Liu Liehu, speaking earnestly, "For this mountain expedition, regardless of how much cultivation resources our team obtains, or who contributes more, the cultivation resources will be divided equally among us. What do you think?"