“Very good. I'm glad to see the maturity you've shown,” Ebenez complimented Sigurd before turning to face Jared. “What's your name?”
“Jared Chance,” Jared casually replied.
“Since you're looking to join Emerald Cauldron Sect. Why have you chosen to become a disciple of Ghaylen instead of Hosen?” Ebenez inquired quizzically.
As the leader of Emerald Cauldron Sect, Hosen was the natural choice if one were looking for a master. In addition, one's position in Emerald Cauldron Sect would naturally be higher as Hosen's disciple.
On the contrary, Ghaylen lived in a miserable place and couldn't afford to provide his disciples with many resources. Other than a few loyal disciples, no one else had sought him out to become their master.
“There's no particular reason. I just like him,” came Jared's response.
Jared's calm and collected tone shocked Ebenez, for most candidates would not only show him utmost respect but also secretly present him with gifts.
The latter didn't mind Jared not getting him anything but was shocked by the attitude Jared displayed. It was one that he couldn't tolerate at all.
“Kid, you exude the arrogance of youth, but your overconfidence won't help you in the evaluation. Whether you pass or not will solely depend on your skills.”
Upon ending his sentence with a smirk, Ebenez handed Jared a token. “This is the token for the evaluation and your life depends on it. If you encounter any danger during the process, you can break the token and someone will come to your rescue. That said, let me be honest with you. Once you're inside, your life belongs to fate itself. If you get yourself killed, our sect won't be responsible for it,” the former continued.
Staring at the token Ebenez handed out, Jared didn't accept it. Instead, he replied indifferently, “I don't need the token. If my life were to be threatened, it only means that I'm too weak. Hence, I won't blame Emerald Cauldron Sect even if I die inside.”
“Good. I admire your guts. It's been a long time since I've seen a young man with as much bravado as you do. I hope that you won't disappoint me.”
Despite the fact that Ebenez was praising Jared, an icy glint flashed across his eyes.
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