The disciples gasped when they heard the announcement, so the first elder and her disciple had fallen from grace just like that? Having one's meridians destroyed was equal to cutting their limbs, it was just like dying.
It was even worse for someone who once had the position of a prime disciple, imagine living all your life as the child of heaven only to be cast to the dirt the next moment; it was a traumatizing blow.
"I would rather die at this point if it was me, the first elder has lost all face"
"True, I heard that the cold cell was used for traitors and dangerous enemies; it's very cold there, and the air isn't nice at all; she's going to be miserable for two years!"
"That serves them right; I didn't even like the first elder, to be honest. She once came to my hometown while I was young and beat up an old man because he asked for a copper coin"
" Her disciple isn't any better, she used to have inner disciple and core disciples who followed her around her and bullied others; I'm sure she has a lot of enemies amongst the outer disciples"
" That's her headache, all I care about is the new handsome Senior brother; I can't wait to ask him to teach me martial arts"
" Same same! He's so good-looking that I want to lick his face, who knows where he lives? I want to be his cleaner so I can see him every day!"
" You wish, I'll be the one to do that "
" Anyway, I hope nobody drags my position of massaging his legs; I picked this position first"
" Umm, Senior sister…I thought of doing that since last night so pick another job to do for Senior brother"
"What nonsense! Come duel me if you have the guts!"
While the disciples were quarreling over how to get close to Leon, who had now been accepted as a disciple of the Falcon sect, he had already been dragged away by Bai Quing and the other elders to the meeting hall.
It was the Grand hall where the twelve elders and the sect mistress discussed matters of the sect.
Leon found himself standing in the middle of the hall, Bai Quing was sitting on the high platform of the hall while the elders and his master sat on rows of chairs that were placed to his sides.
"Leon, do not be nervous, this is just a formality to accept disciples. Of course, this isn't done in normal cases and not for every disciple, but your case is special since you didn't join during the sect examination period.
The purpose of your here is to formally welcome you to the sect and to clarify your identity. You are now a prime disciple of the falcon sect, the only male disciple in a women's sect, and also the second disciple of the Grand Elder, who's also my master.
These are the top 11 elders of the sect; they are your martial aunties, and you must respect them.
As a disciple, you're now entitled to own the sect uniform and manual. These things will be delivered to you shortly, you'll also receive 10 gold coins every month from the sect as a prime disciple; these are part of the benefits of being a prime disciple.
You'll also gain access to almost every place in the sect except the personal courtyards of other disciples and restricted places. The library, the pill house, the herb gathered, and the training grounds are all open to you. If you must visit any of the 13 peaks, you must have a valuable reason so as not to anger the elders living there.
Also know that as a disciple, you'll have to contribute to the sect. You'll have to complete missions for the sect once in a while, so be prepared. Also, you're to look after your juniors and help them in any way you can.
And as your Senior sister, know that I'll always be watching you. If I find you doing any suspicious activities within the sect or to a disciple of the sect, better prepare yourself for the consequence" Bai Quing said in a serious tone.
These words were formalities to assure the elders that the sect mistress wasn't planning on playing favoritism to her junior brother but Leon couldn't help but shake slightly at how serious Bai Quing was.
" You can leave now; an elder will come to look for you and give you a disciple token and a pouch containing your uniforms and other relevant things such as manuals and your living courtyard. A courtyard is usually shared by four disciples, but we can't let you live with the female disciples, so you'll be getting your own courtyard," Bai Quing finished.
"That won't be necessary, he can continue living on my mountain. I can keep watch over him better this way" Quin Xuxu immediately said from the side while smiling at Leon.
The elders agreed to this, they didn't find it strange at all.
Leon was finally excused to leave after everything was finalized, he was permitted to roam around for a while until the elder who was to hand over his things came to look for him.
While he left, a certain green-haired elder was staring at his back with eyes filled with curiosity.
...
Leon left the ground hall and went to the sect ground while his master and the elders discussed.
He was just taking a casual stroll and had no destination in mind.
Whenever he encountered a disciple of the sect, they would greet him respectfully while roaming his body with their eyes.
'Ah, sure it is nice to be able to come here now,' Leon thought as he continued to move around and see more disciples.
"Disciple!" A female voice suddenly called out from behind him. Leon turned around and saw an average looking woman in a brown robe running toward him while carrying a pouch.
Leon stopped and raised an eyebrow. The woman soon reached him and handed the pouch to him while introducing herself as a hall elder, she was usually in charge of registering new disciples.
'Oh, then these must be the things that the sect mistress was talking about; she brought it so fast' Leon was astonished as he opened the pouch that was as big as a traveling bag.
Inside were four sets of neatly folded light blue robes that looked just like what some of the disciples who had been present during the duel had worn, his opponent was also wearing the same thing.
Aside from the robes were ten pieces of gold coins, a manual, and a small token that seemed to be made of jade and had the image of a falcon engraved on it.
'This must be the identity token'
Leon turned to the elder and thanked her for bringing his things.
"Leon, are you done? Let's go back"
Quin Xuxu's voice rang out from behind him at this moment.