Chapter 2145 Rite of Apprenticeship

The birthday gift signified status and dignity. For instance, even though Levi and Heath weren't on friendly terms with the Banes, the gifts they presented were dignified. It was the first time they met someone like Matthew, who bought something from a dark alley and used them as a birthday gift.

Young lad, prepare to suffer the wreath of Old Mr. Bane!

The next second, everyone couldn't help but look forward to seeing Matthew getting told off by Old Mr. Bane.

Just then, Matthew slowly stood up amongst the crowd. While everyone watched gleefully, he straightened his clothes and adjusted his posture before bowing slowly. "Yes, Master."

What?!

some even jerked upright. All of them

what was happening, Old Mr. Bane nodded and said in a serious tone, "Come forward,

a beat. Judging from the way Old Mr. Bane carried himself, he reckoned that he wanted to formally accept him as a disciple now. Unfortunately, he was busy with cultivation and training recently, and the only time he could free up was used to prepare Marissa's birthday presents, so he didn't have time to prepare the customary emolument for the rites.

Old Mr. Bane said and reached out his hand. Then, someone next to him hurriedly placed a wooden ruler with the word 'Bane' carved on it onto his outstretched

to inherit the martial arts and spirit of the Banes and bring glory to the name. Herewith, I have three admonitions as your teacher. One, always place kindness first, never do evil, and have no evil thoughts," he said and tapped the ruler on Matthew's left shoulder heavily. "Two, abstain from pride, refrain from complacency, and stay true to your heart." The second tap landed on his right shoulder. "Three, respect your teacher and elders, and love the young." Finally, the last tap fell on his

Matthew bowed and saluted. "I have kept your

and the three admonitions reflected the way to be a human, the way of martial art practice, and the way of the master. Furthermore,

the disciple would have to present the emolument to his master, which was also an important part. Alas, this placed Matthew in

anything happening, everyone noticed what was amiss-it seemed like

one they knew that had the cheeks to acknowledge a master with empty hands. Although the emoluments were just a token, they reflected the sincerity and attitude of the disciple. At the same time, it represented the face

of apprenticeship in a fit of anger, and that time, Matthew, who utterly disgraced him, could forget about any

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