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Disciple Candidates?
🕑 Added 2023-08-28 04:59:12 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 160 ---
Baek Ain executed profound movements with his spear and turned into an illusionary shadow in the backyard. A sharp cry of a bird echoed in the area, stunning Yao Ling'er and Huo Zhi.
They watched Baek Ain in surprise, seeing the legendary beast Roc manifested alongside a thunderstorm. It was just an image, but they could feel a depth of power from it.
Yet the image suddenly shattered.
Bang!
Baek Ain faked his failure and stumbled onto the ground, coughing a mouthful of blood.
Beautiful.
An act worth Oscar!
"Teacher!" Yao Ling'er eyes widened in terror.
Baek Ain wiped his mouth with his sleeve and told Gnome to deactivate its synchronization, causing a burst of heat to evaporate his coughed blood.
The filial disciple, Yao Ling'er, came to his side and summoned her Quasi-Heavenly Flame, soothing Baek Ain with a thin layer of frost.
She checked Baek Ain's condition and sighed, "Teacher, you pushed yourself too far."
"Even though your recovery has reached 90%, some hidden injuries remain in your body. Just do light exercise from now on." She warned with a pout, looking adorable.
Yao Ling'er opened the dirty bandage on Baek Ain's left hand and revealed a burn scar, causing Huo Zhi to frown.
"That scar, did Yao Tian cause it?" Huo Zhi asked, making Yao Ling'er stop awkwardly.
Baek Ain patted Yao Ling'er with reassurance and answered Huo Zhi's question, "Yes, it's just a skin injury. Nothing serious..."
"There is a saying that Scars are Badges of Honor, no?"
"Also, I leave it for a reminder."
"Eh?" Huo Zhi was startled.
Baek Ain smiled charmingly and replied, "Reminder for me to become stronger."
Huo Zhi was stunned, thinking that Baek Ain was an admirable fellow. She clenched her hand and wanted to become like him too.
She thought about it deeply, watching Yao Ling'er wrap a new bandage around Baek Ain's hand. Since Yao Clan and even the ice lady like Yao Ling'er trusted Baek Ain so much, his character must be good.
If not, they'd not choose Baek Ain over Yao Tian, a noteworthy genius, despite his shameful action.
Also, that unique icy flame of Yao Ling'er must be her teacher's doings.
Not only does this guy possess a completely new Heavenly Flame. It seems he also could impart a weaker version of it to others.
"Grandmaster Lin, can I become your disciple too?" Huo Zhi uttered with expectation. She has considered the pros and cons of her action, so this absurd query isn't far-fetched from her personality.
After all, Huo Zhi is a determined person.
Yao Ling'er and Baek Ain were shocked.
The former was speechless, complaining at Huo Zhi's action.
Meanwhile, the latter blinked his eyes in confusion.
"Um, Ms. Huo... Don't you think it is too sudden?" He returned with a complicated expression. "We barely know each other."
"But the same goes to Ling'er, no? You two only knew each other for less than two weeks. Yet you accepted her as your disciple." Huo Zhi retorted firmly.
"..." Yao Ling'er.
That's true.
She did know her teacher for less than two weeks. But it wouldn't change her feelings!
Yao Ling'er glared at Huo Zhi unhappily.
Huo Zhi ignored Yao Ling'er and attempted once more, "If Grandmaster Lin is willing to accept this lady as your disciple, the Yan Clan will pay with a large sum of resources. You could even dispatch people under my jurisdiction."
"Grandmaster Lin, please do not take my words lightly. Even though I'm not as proficient as Yao Ling'er, I'm also an Alchemist, Tier 6 Alchemist, because I'm more focused on my fighting skills."
"I've watched your spearmanship training and physique, ehem! I thought you could instruct me to become stronger. If possible, I want you to teach me Fire Extermination Body without its backlash!" She fiercely gazed into Baek Ain's eyes, showing her sincerity and desire.
Baek Ain smiled and waved his bandaged hand casually, "Let me think about it first."
"Okay..." Huo Zhi sighed and nodded. "I'll wait."
"Ling'er, I'll take a nap. Entertain your friend." Baek Ain chuckled, leaving the backyard.
Yao Ling'er and Huo Zhi stared at Baek Ain's broad and flawless back, feeling a complicated emotion in their eyes.
"Huo Zhi, you..." Yao Ling'er said indifferently.
"What is the meaning of this?"
Huo Zhi giggled behind her veil and responded, "Hehe~! Ling'er, how could you hog all the benefits alone?"
"I'm sure being Grandmaster Lin's disciple is worth a try."
"And looking at your state, 8th Alchemist? Tsk, tsk, how lucky of me."
Huo Zhi's ruby-like eyes flashed as she commented, "It seems the rumor about the Dou Di's Blood Purifying Pill was true. I knew every Alchemist in your Yao Clan, so Grandmaster Lin should be the Alchemist with such a recipe."
"What an amazing man he is."
"Even if Grandmaster Lin didn't accept me, my Yan Clan still wants to befriend him. My chance isn't so low." Huo Zhi walked away.
"See you later, Senior Sister~!"
Yao Ling'er bit her lips and mumbled hopefully, "Teacher Lin..."
...
...
'Aih, Did I transmigrate into a love story drama instead of Cultivation World?' Baek Ain sighed, observing the two ladies from afar.
Well, this was an unexpected situation.
And definitely beneficial to Baek Ain's plan.
He originally wanted to visit Lei Clan soon, but it seemed he had to take a detour.
However, soon he'd get another surprise.
...
...
At the entrance of the Yao Realm, a group of people from the Gu Clan finally arrived.
The leading figure in this group was a white-clothed elder and a black-haired young lady in a sour mood.
"The Yao Clan haven't changed at all." The white-clothed elder commented with a small smile. "They are still living in prosperity."
"Don't you think so, Gu Xun'er?"
Yes, the black-haired young lady was Gu Xun'er. She has returned to her clan and begged them to forgive Xiao Yan, but how could they do so?
Xiao Yan has caused them an immense loss, turning the Ancient Gu Clan into laughing stocks in the central plains. It would be fine if the Hall of Souls and other factions did steal the Soul Recovering Medicine, but a junior with almost no background did it?
It was a firm, disgraceful slap on their face!
And Gu Xun'er told them to forgive Xiao Yan? Hell FUCKING NAH!
Also, the Gu Clan Patriarch commanded a house arrest for Gu Xun'er and locked her up for a few months until she realized how ridiculous her request was.
She came here with Elder Gu Rong to do her Heiress's Duty.
"Well, it's fine... I guess?" Gu Xun'er answered with a forced smile.
Gu Rong shook his head and sighed, "Patriarch assigned this duty to you as a form of letting you take fresh air outside."
"Given your current situation, it's better to forget about that person."
"You're the future of our Gu Clan."
Gu Xun'er expression turned bitter as she answered, "I know."
"Let's go to the Guest Quarter first, Elder."
Even though what Elder Gu Rong said was true, Gu Xun'er couldn't help but remember her time with Xiao Yan. After all, They lived under the same roof for countless years and watched each other grow.
It's just that Xiao Yan has become so distant and egoistical in the last year, turning into a completely new person.
As they walked on the road, Gu Xun'er overheard some people praising someone called Grandmaster Lin.
To be called Grandmaster. It means that person has attained something in a specific field.
Gu Xun'er was puzzled for a moment as she never heard of someone of such caliber. It was bizarre, knowing even the current Patriarch of the Yao Clan didn't have such a title.
"Grandmaster Lin, I wonder what kind of person he was." Gu Xun'er studded into the Guest Quarter, where some servant arranged them.
When Gu Xun'er was about to enter her room, she discovered a familiar-looking figure entering the Guest Quarter.
It was a crimson-haired woman from Yan Clan.
Gu Xun'er also noticed Huo Zhi's somewhat giddy mood as a crimson-haired woman muttered something alongside, "Grandmaster Lin, I hope he takes me as his disciple."
"Disciple?" Question marks filled Gu Xun'er forehead.
"It seems that Grandmaster Lin is quite mysterious." She mumbled with distant emotion.
Unknown to Gu Xun'er, her heart was opened for a new person starting today.
...
Meanwhile, at Yao Ling'er House, Baek Ain felt a connection to one of his early parasites.
He smirked, "Good."
"My little pawns from Gu Clan have arrived just as I planned."
He was about to contact the pawns when Qing Lin suddenly barged into the room with sensual-looking lingerie.
"Hubby, do I look good in these?" She asked with bright green eyes.
Baek Ain smiled and put aside his previous thinking. "Yes, you look beautiful."
"Hehe~!"
The mood in the room became lively a few seconds later.
...
The next day, Yao Ling'er knocked on the door and said, "Morning, Teacher. The Chief is holding a meeting."
"Do you want to attend? He said it'd be fine if you don't want to."
"Sure, give me a moment." Baek Ain's voice comes out.
Yao Ling'er instinctively sniffed something and changed her expression slightly. She felt depressed but sighed deeply inside.
"Let's go." Baek Ain walked out in his usual black robe and pants.
"Mm." Yao Ling'er nodded, encircling her hands around Baek Ain's left arm. It was the arm with no injuries.
'This girl... Whatever, this little skinship is alright. I'm spoiling her because she made great progress recently.' Baek Ain felt the softness of Yao Ling'er body in his left arm.
They walked to the meeting room and arrived in five minutes.
Upon entering the room, Yao Dan suddenly rose from his seat and introduced Baek Ain to Gu Clan and Yan Clan's people.
"Everyone, this person is the Alchemist who shared Dou Di's Blood Purifying Pill with us."
"He's a 9th Tier Alchemist with superb skills, Grandmaster Lin Feng!"
Baek Ain smiled and said humbly, "Brother Dan, you make me blush."
"My skill is so-so."
Gu Xun'er eyes lit up slightly, observing Baek Ain with great interest.
She thought Grandmaster Lin was elderly, but he's so young!
Of course, Gu Xun'er knew people with a high cultivation base could retain their youthful appearance, but this Grandmaster Lin was different.
He looks no older than 25 and brimming with a youthful aura.
Even other people from Gu Clan and Yan Clans thought the same.
'He's a little handsome...' Gu Xun'er unknowingly thought but later shook her head in embarrassment.
'No, What am I thinking?!'
'I already have someone I love...'
Comments
Dao_Master211
Hehe our boy mc gonna get the OG Female Lead. Better step up your game xiao yan or better yet dont lmao.
