Translator:Novel_SagaEditor:Maggie_, Novel_Saga

Han Xian Xiu the third daughter of the Han Family of the Chaun Zhou Prefecture recommended by the Senior Emissary Kong Yue.

Zhang Da Li I belong to the Zhang Village near the Feng City in the Zhong Zhou Prefecture recommended by the Senior Emissary Zhao Huo.

All the boys and girls earnestly stated their names and ancestry; as well as the names and surnames of the emissaries who had recommended them. Then, it was Shi Mus turn to do the same.

Shi Mu I belong to the Feng City recommended by the Emissary of the Wonderful Sound Sect Senior Ye Hong Yao, Shi Mu said after a moments hesitation.

What? Ye Hong Yao of the Wonderful Sound Sect? Its very rude of you to amuse yourself by saying such nonsense, spoke the blue-robed man fiercely. His head was lowered since he had been writing the details in his register. But, he raised his head in anger and as he heard Shi Mus words.

A person from the younger generation wouldnt dare to do that. I have the letter that Senior Ye Hong Yao wrote to Weird-Old Sun; as well as the black token. Then, Shi Mu took out the letter and the token, and showed them to the blue-robed man.

Weird-Old Sun? Youre referring to Master Sun Tian Long of the Upper House or the Outer Xuan Tian Halls Old Sun? the blue-robed mans face was blank as he asked in a doubtful manner.

The person from the younger generation isnt sure about this, Shi Mu replied frankly.

So, you arent here to participate in the Sects tests. Youre instead a disciple of the Wonderful Sound Sect? The blue-robed man didnt take the letter and the black token. Instead, he asked this; a strange shade was visible on his face.

The person from the younger generation is here to join the Black Turtle Sect. The letter provided by Senior Ye Tong Yao is to be treated as a letter of recommendation as this person from the younger generation mentioned earlier, Shi Mu forced a smile on his face.

The other boys and girls were astonished to hear Shi Mus words. They all gathered closer to peek.

The blue-robed mans eyes flickered a few times as he heard Shi Mus words. Then, he suddenly waved his arm and hit Shi Mus hand. The letter and the black token were sent flying. Then, he said ferociously, Well, since youre here to join the Sect I dont have anything else to say. This letter of recommendation is a wasted paper in my eyes regardless of whoever wrote it. All of you go to the lower deck. And stay there. Its my command that youre prohibited to come to the upper deck. I will punish anyone who dares to violate the order.

The other boys and girls didnt dare to defy the blue-robed mans order when they saw the fierce look on his face. They all nodded in agreement.

Then, a tall servant emerged from hold of the ship[1]. He wore grey clothes and had a scar across his face. The students were led to the lower deck by him.

Shi Mu was bewildered. But, he plainly picked-up the letter and the black token from the floor. He then followed the others without uttering another word.

The blue-robed man coldly observed Shi Mus movements. Surprisingly, he didnt find any degree of disagreement or an intention to disobey. His face revealed the trace of an unexpected color.

Hehe this young guy is quite clever! He has seen through things.

A black mist suddenly appeared behind the blue-robed man as the youngsters proceeded to the lower deck. Then, a man wearing a black robe and a tiger-mask appeared out of thin air.

Tiger Bone, you shouldnt show yourself. Remember that Ive been given the charge of this trip by the Master. So, follow my orders. The blue-robed mans face sank as he saw this.

Relax! I dont intend to disturb you or the manner in which youre handling your work. I just feel that it wasnt good to throw that youngster aboard the ship. Weve already provoked the Black Turtle Sect. Therefore, it isnt a wise move to provoke the Wonderful Sound Sect, the man with the tiger mask said in an unconcerned manner.

Humph! Does that insignificant Ye Hong Yao represents the entire Wonderful Sound Sect? The Yan Kingdoms two sects arent capable of dealing with Da Qi kingdoms three sects. How could it get worse? Lets not talk about it. The youngster doesnt seem important or close to Ye Hong Yao. However, hes quite smart. If he had disagreed with my order I wouldve killed him and made an example out of him. But, he has gotten away this time the blue-robed man said with a sneer.

I have nothing left to say Anyways, lets wait until the people of the Black Turtle Sect arrive here Im only responsible for helping you in dealing with the power of our enemy thats all! the man with the tiger mask excitedly shrugged his shoulders as he said this.

You and I joined forced and lethally injured that welcome party of the Black Turtle Sect. Their Xian Tian Warriors would take a day to catch us. We will have reached our nations side of the river with the help of that Smooth sailing charm by that time. We have nothing to fear, the blue-robed man said in a confident manner.

I will cast the spell, The man with the tiger mask nodded. He then took out something from his robes. It was yellow in color and square-shaped in make. Its surface was engraved with silver text and an unknown decorative design.

Unfortunately this tiger-skinned Smooth sailing charm only has enough energy for one-last use, the blue-robed man said. There was a trace of pity on his face as he saw the tiger-skinned charm.

Our hard-work allowed us to penetrate this deep into the Da Qi Kingdom. This shall be our sects retaliation towards the Black Turtle Sect, Bone Tiger said faintly. He then mumbled a few words and tossed the tiger-skinned charm high in the air.

A pop sound was heard.

The animals skin whirled and turned. It left blue-green rays in air. These rays interwove and shuttled from one place to another. They spread and formed an impressive blue-green curtain in the air. Then, they settled on the main-sail of the ship.

That multi-decked ship suddenly trembled. It seemed as if the main-sail of the ship had caught a very strong gale. The ship darted forward under the influence of the strong winds.

The blue-robed man burst into laughter as he saw this.

The traces of that tiger-masked mans mischievous laughter echoed as he vanished in thin air.

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The hold of the ship was divided into seven or eight rooms. There was enough space to accommodate hundreds of boys and girls.

Shi Mu had been accommodated in the same room as ten other boys and girls. The teenagers couldnt help and started to talk to each other when the huge ship shuddered and started to move at great speed.

However, Shi Mu sat silently in a corner. His head was hung low.

Elder Brother, I heard you say that an Elder of the Wonderful Sound Sect gave you a recommendation. Is it true? But then why didnt you become a member of the Wonderful Sound Sect instead?

Shi Mu and this 12-or-13-year-old girl had been thrown aboard together. She had sat down next to Shi Mu and had been looking at him secretly. Then, she suddenly faced towards him, and asked with a smile.

Shi Mu raised his head and glanced at the girl when he heard this.

It turned out that this girl had a slender built. She looked pretty even though she was still young. She was a beautiful young woman.

I wouldve loved to join the Wonderful Sound Sect. But, Senior Ye Hong Yao told me that only women can join the Sect. Thats the reason Ive come here, Shi Mu sighed as he slowly recalled.