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Mark and the others looked at the beast men's group with strange expressions.

Sometimes some of them could not hold it in and chuckled a bit as they saw that these beast men weren't so different from their race after all.

Time passed and soon both sides were done with harvesting the medicine garden which was as big as a football field.

They did not deliberately share it among each sect's group as the specific sharing will be done by their elders.

At this time they were waiting for Arthur and Ava to come out from the palace so that they can know if Ava got to receive the inheritance in the end.

As for the beast men, they stayed so that they could give thanks to their benefactor.

There were some among the humans who thought it unfair that the beast men had an entire field to themselves while they had to share one.

Even though the harvests were great and were sufficient for all, human wants are insatiable after all.

And this is even more so for cultivators who needed every single resource they can get their hands on that will assist them in their cultivation.

Soon they heard a noise and the huge door to the palace opened slightly and Arthur walked out of it, closing the door as he did.

Arthur had a disappointed look on his face that was very obvious to everyone looking at him.

Mark walked forward, "What's wrong, Invincible?"

Arthur just shook his head and sighed, "I wasn't found worthy to receive anything from the Senior. But I guess I am not fated for a piece of his inheritance," Arthur sighed again at the end of his words.

Mark felt that he could somewhat understand how Arthur 'felt' and comforted him, "It's fine. I don't think it is much of a loss anyway. After all, we are first and foremost practitioners of the Martial Path."

"Moreover, aside from the girl from the Alchemy Association, you have the best talent for alchemy here, so you can still practice it in the end."

Arthur smiled and his 'disappointed' expression eased up. He was about to say something in response when someone else spoke before him.

"Yeah right! If his talent is so great then why couldn't he receive any guidance from the Great Senior?"

"That's true, and even if he indeed has some talent, that doesn't necessarily mean he can become a revered alchemist in the end."

"Alchemy is not just about talent after all!"

Arthur squinted his eyes for a moment on the one who spoke which was the leading disciple from the Fire Spirit Sect.

'I take back my words, all Fire Spirit Sect disciples are scum.'

Arthur was smart to ignore the fool and talked to Mark instead, "Thanks, let's wait for her to come out."

Mark nodded and they went to stand amongst the members of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

None of them said anything as who would dare lash out at their strongest outer court disciple that even Mark respects.

'These Fire Spirit Sect disciple has no idea who he is dealing with.'

Amin, the leader of the Fire Spirit Sect disciples was angry that Arthur ignored him and stepped forward to speak out at him.

"What about my Senior Sister?" Camela asked Arthur at this time and Amin stopped his advance.

'I will let you off this time arrogant prick!' He harumphed and returned to the midst of his fellow disciples.

"Your Senior Sister is receiving the inheritance of the Alchemist Master. So it may take some time," Arthur answered the girl, as he hid the awkward feeling he felt in his heart.

'But it is true in a way though,' he said in his heart.

Camela nodded at his answer and looked at the palace's door waiting patiently.

They did not have to wait for too long before the door opened to reveal a happily smiling Ava that walked with a little spring in her steps.

Arthur watched this curiously, 'Is it that effective?'

"Senior Sister!" Camela shouted excitedly.

She went and welcomed Ava holding her hand and bombarded her with questions.

"How was it? Did you get the inheritance? How did it feel? I heard that there would be a lot-"

"Shush! Junior Sister, we will talk when we get back to the sect," Ava reprimanded her softly.

It wasn't wise to discuss things like this in front of outsiders.

"Oh, that's right! Forgive me, I was a bit too excited," Camela smiled sheepishly. She was just very happy for Ava.

She knew how much pressure was on her Senior Sister's shoulders even if she never talked about it with anyone, Camela knew.

'This will be a big help to her!' She thought and Devon came at this time and congratulated Ava.historical

"Congratulations Senior Sister, those bunch of old men will be so respectful to you now, hehe!"

"Thank you Devon, but you shouldn't talk about your elders like that, you know."

Devon straightened his back and responded in an exaggerated tone, "Yes, Senior!"

"Hehehe!" Camela laughed and pinched his arm.

"Ouch!"

"Congratulations Ava, you indeed deserved this good fortune more than anyone," Amin came to congratulate her too.

Ava frowned at the way she was addressed, "Thank you, but please do not call my name directly," she said strictly.

Amin did not expect to be reprimanded but he hid his dissatisfaction well and showed an apologetic smile.

"I apologize Miss Ava. It was only a slip-up."

Ava nodded but said nothing more.

'This girl's status will become so important now that even my father will have to be courteous. I will endure it...for now.'

Some from Arthur's group went to congratulate her too except Arthur, Mark, Julie, Aselia, and Gakner the tenth-ranked disciple.

Arthur due to 'special reasons' and Mark simply because he never bootlicks.

Julie was just being prideful, and Aselia did not like Ava a bit.

As Gakner...well, he was Gakner. The guy was known to be a weird one after his actions during the Outer Court Rankings.

The details of his Blue Grass Snake Martial Spirit still remain a mystery.

Anyway, at this time the translucent figure of the middle-aged man who welcomed them at the beginning appeared.

"My search for a successor has come to an end..."

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