Chapter 4 Mediocre Disciple

• “Thank you, Master! Thank you all!” Seraphina expressed her gratitude.
• “Many thanks to all of you!” Asher followed suit, bowing to express his gratitude.
• Since Timothy was unwilling to reveal the location of the Red Spider Lily, any further questioning by Asher would be fruitless.
• After all, in the eyes of those executives of Divine Sword Sect, Asher was nothing more than a disciple of mediocre talent. He simply couldn't garner their attention.
• As such, he had to figure out how to obtain the Red Spider Lily on his own.
• Solitude Peak was home to countless ancient texts, so he believed there must have been records of the herb.
• Aside from rescuing his master, another issue that Asher cared deeply about was the identity of the culprit who harmed his master.
• Thus, Asher continued to inquire, “Mr. Rangel, I have another question. Could you please enlighten me?”
• “Go ahead!” Timothy responded.
• “Who did this to my master?” Asher asked through gritted teeth.
• At the same time, a subtle glint of coldness was barely discernible in his eyes.
• “Asher, I understand what happened to Maverick has hit you hard, and I can comprehend your emotions as his disciple. However, I didn't call you two here for any other reason than to let you know about Maverick's situation. As the people closest to him, you deserve to know. As for revenge, don't worry yourself about it. Divine Sword Sect won't let this slide without consequence. Otherwise, any Tom, Dick, or Harry will dare to walk all over us.” Even though Timothy spoke in a calm tone, anyone could hear the anger that was simmering in his heart.
• It was important to note that Divine Sword Sect was one of the most powerful factions within Lushtopia. It was known for its explosive offensive capabilities as a sword cultivation sect, and only a few dared provoke It.
• The poisoning of Maverick and the disappearance of the Honor Sword was an immense loss and humiliation for Divine Sword Sect.
• Regardless of the enemy's background and support, they had to pay the price for that.
• The Honor Sword was the symbol of Divine Sword Sect, and under no circumstances could it be lost.
• Otherwise, the Seven Divine Swords have to be renamed to the Six Divine Swords.
• Moreover, the power of the seven swords combined far surpassed that of the six swords combined.
• No matter what, it was imperative that the Honor Sword was retrieved.
• “I understand now! May I take my master back to Solitary Peak?” Asher asked again.
• “Let's not! Given the current constraints at Solitary Peak, should anything unexpected happen to Maverick, an immediate response might not be possible. It's better if he stays here! This way, we can always monitor his situation,” Timothy declined.
• “All right, Mr. Rangel! Thank you for the trouble.” Asher once again bowed, expressing his gratitude.
• He agreed with Timothy's point of view. If an accident happened after he took Maverick home and worsened the latter's condition, it would be a disaster.
• Having Maverick stay under his peers' constant supervision was the best choice.
• All Asher needed to do was figure out a way to find the Red Spider Lily.
• “Asher, there's no need for such politeness! The matter concerning Maverick is a confidential affair of Divine Sword Sect. I'd advise you and Seraphina not to spread this information to avoid any unnecessary troubles. At this stage, your primary task should be to focus on your cultivation. Once Maverick wakes up, you can surprise him.”
• “Yes, Mr. Rangel!”
• “Yes, Mr. Rangel!”
• Asher and Seraphina responded at the same time.
• “All right! If there's nothing else, you guys should head back first! Rest assured, nothing will happen to Maverick with us around.”
• “Thank you, Mr. Rangel!”
• “Thank you, Mr. Rangel!”
• The two said before leaving together.
• After leaving the side hall, Asher couldn't help but say, “Seraphina, whenever you have time, try to visit more often! Solitude Peak is not just the product of Master's hard work. It's also your home.”
• “I will, Asher! However, right now, I need to focus on my cultivation. Only with real strength can I protect you and Father,” Seraphina said earnestly.
• “Seraphina, you really shouldn't have to carry such a heavy burden,” Asher sighed.
• “Asher, my mother is gone, and now my father is seriously injured. I don't even have the right to know who our enemy is. Don't you think I'm completely useless?” Seraphina, with tears swirling in her eyes, looked at Asher.
• “No, that's not it! Seraphina, you've been working so hard. It's just that you're still young and need to accumulate experience and progress step by step. Didn't every powerful individual in Lushtopia take hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of years to get where they are?” Asher hurriedly comforted.
• “But Asher, I can't wait that long, so I must work harder than anyone else,” she stated with determination.
• “You...” For a moment, Asher was at a loss for words. All he could do was sigh.
• The little girl who used to follow him around all day had grown up.
• “Asher, you don't need to worry about me! I can take good care of myself. Besides, my master treats me well. I am determined to earn the recognition of the Red Lotus Sword,” said Seraphina.
• “Seraphina, don't stress yourself too much. I'm here for you!” For the first time, Asher expressed such words.
• He felt a deep pang of heartache for Seraphina, who had endured far too much for her age.
• Her mother passed away early, and even her father was teetering on the brink of death.