Seeing the serious expression on Duan Wen's face, Yi Chen firmly nodded and answered, "Yes, Senior Brother, I plan to defeat him and become an Inner Sect Disciple as fast as possible."
Yi Chen made his intentions clear, for there was nothing to hide in the first place.
"Haste makes waste… That's what I would have suggested to you if it weren't for Master's words earlier." Duan Wen stated with a wry smile before asking, "Seriously though, just what did you do during the Pill Apprentice Test that made Master have such a high opinion of you?"
"Well, that…" Yi Chen took a moment to frame his thoughts properly before answering, "I just gave my best in the three exams and ended up winning his favour."
"Three? Weren't there just two?" Duan Wen asked with a frown evident on his face.
