123: Chapter 123 Apprenticeship

“You want to take me as your Disciple?”

Ling Xi repeated, incredulous.

She, a dignified female Emperor, had someone actually say they wanted to take her as a Disciple. For a moment, she even suspected she had misheard!

A faint chill condensed on her exquisitely beautiful face, like a young beast whose reverse scale had been touched.

However, the astonishment in her eyes quickly faded. She was now a Reincarnation, currently only in the Foundation Establishment Realm. It was understandable that this person didn't know.

The corners of her lips curved into a half-smile, a hint of playfulness and mockery flashing in her eyes.

Interesting, truly interesting.

This Emperor has traversed the Tianlan Great World for ten thousand years, governed an Imperial Court, and commanded billions of living beings. Today, I am actually asked to be a Disciple by a... well, a Cave Heaven Realm Cultivator?

Truly, ignorance is bliss.

She looked up at Gu Changge, her gaze filled with scrutiny.

A mere Cave Heaven Realm Cultivator, wanting to be this Emperor's Master? Once this Emperor recovers her cultivation, a few casual pointers would be enough for him to benefit for life.

At that time, who would be guiding whom, it's hard to say.

Just now, she was still pondering in her heart that it would be good to win over the other party as an aid.

Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the other party would instead want to take her as a Disciple? This absurd and topsy-turvy situation made her feel uncomfortable all over. The pride in her bones made it hard for her to accept; it was already good that she didn't erupt on the spot.

Ling Xi's gaze returned to Gu Changge, and she pressed on with a question, her tone direct and even a little provocative.

“Among the Seven Great Sects of Xuan Province, Azure Profound Sect is just an ordinary one. Why do you think I would be willing to acknowledge you as my Master?”

Ling Kun, who had long been shocked speechless by this turn of events, gripped the jade ruyi in his hand until his knuckles turned white. Seeing his daughter still questioning, he quickly leaned forward and gently nudged her with his elbow.

He lowered his voice and urgently said, “Xi'er! How can you speak to the Peak Master like that? This is an Immortal Master from Azure Profound Sect! Azure Profound Sect is a famous Great Sect in Xuan Province, one of the Seven Great Sects! It's a great blessing that the Peak Master is willing to accept you; hurry up and don't just stand there!”

Azure Profound Sect is one of the Seven Great Sects of Xuan Province, much stronger than the Wang family.

He was afraid that Ling Xi would say something else

presumptuous,

so he added with a fawning smile to Gu Changge.

“Peak Master, please don't take offense. This child is just straightforward and hasn't seen much of the world. Please be more tolerant! As for the discipleship, we agree! We agree!”

Gu Changge, however, didn't mind. He gently fanned himself with his finger and looked at Ling Xi: “Because I can help you resolve the marriage with the Wang family, and because the Spiritual Vein, Medicinal Pills, and resources of Zizhu Peak can help you cultivate faster.”

These words seemed to strike Ling Xi's weak spot.

Her fingers, gripping the hem of her skirt, quietly tightened. Recently, the Wang family's marriage had been a headache for her, and rapidly increasing her cultivation was her most urgent need at the moment.

Although she was unwilling to admit it, she knew clearly that with the Ling family's resources, achieving these things would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens, while Azure Profound Sect could easily accomplish them.

Ling Kun also seized the opportunity to chime in, his voice even lower: “Xi'er, the Peak Master has already said so much! You won't get another chance like this! With Azure Profound Sect as your backing, who would dare force you into marriage in the future? If you want to go far in cultivation, this is the best path!”

Ling Xi was silent for a moment, the coldness and struggle in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by a hint of determination after careful consideration. She looked at Gu Changge's calm and composed appearance and thought to herself, “Very well, I'll temporarily borrow Azure Profound Sect's resources to recover my cultivation.”

Once this Emperor returns to her Peak, I'll casually bestow upon him a great fortune, helping him achieve Great Saint or even Quasi-Emperor, which will be considered repayment for today's kindness.

By then, I'll let him know who the Master is and who the Disciple is.

She finally bit her lip lightly, her tone softening but still with a hint of awkwardness.

“If you can truly do all this... then I will acknowledge you as my Master.” She bowed slightly, performing a simple discipleship ceremony, her posture seemingly submissive, but her eyes hid an imperceptible arrogance.

Gu Changge saw her relent, and the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile, one that seemed to see through everything: “Since you have entered my Sect, you can cultivate peacefully on Zizhu Peak from now on. As for the Wang family, just tell them that my Azure Profound Sect has taken the person away.”

Ling Kun was overjoyed at these words, repeatedly cupping his hands: “Thank you, Immortal Master! Thank you, Immortal Master! It is truly a great blessing for my daughter to be able to join Azure Profound Sect!”

Ling Xi looked up at Gu Changge, only to see him looking at her with a half-smile, his gaze seeming to penetrate all her thoughts, causing her heart to tighten for no reason.

'It's just an illusion.'

She composed herself, suppressing that hint of unease, 'A mere Cave Heaven Realm Cultivator, what could he possibly see through?'

She naturally wouldn't know that Gu Changge was secretly laughing in his heart at this moment:

“This girl is quite interesting. Cultivating a female Emperor to re-walk the cultivation path will surely not be boring.”

“Alright, since you have joined my Sect, let me introduce you to your two Senior Brothers.”

He turned sideways, motioning for Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu behind him to step forward.

Xiao Ruobai stepped forward first, the steady Battle Intent he had gained from countless battles, though deliberately restrained, still carried a heavy presence that could not be ignored.

He cupped his fist at Ling Xi, his voice clear and bright: “Junior Sister, I am Xiao Ruobai, the First Disciple under Revered Master.”

His words were concise, his gaze open and honest, possessing the demeanor of a Senior Brother.

Fang Hanyu then nodded slightly, his tone calm but clear: “Fang Hanyu.”

Ling Xi's gaze quickly swept over the two of them.

She could feel that this Senior Brother had a vast amount of Qi and blood within him, harboring a fierce and unparalleled Battle Intent, definitely not an ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator.

As for the Second Senior Brother, his aura was even more ethereal and sharp, as if his entire being was a peerless sword hidden in its sheath, itsEdge (sharpness) restrained.

'This Azure Profound Sect's Zizhu Peak... indeed has some secrets.' She mused inwardly, but her expression remained calm, merely returning the greeting with a slight bow according to etiquette: “Ling Xi.”

Her posture still carried a hint of the aloofness and arrogance belonging to her past life as an Empress, not appearing overly warm simply because the other party was her Senior Brother.

Gu Changge saw this scene, but didn't expose it. Instead, as if remembering something, he took out a warm, smooth green jade token from his sleeve and casually tossed it to Ling Kun, who was nervously rubbing his hands.

Ling Kun fumbled to catch it, feeling the token was slightly heavy in his hand. It was carved with flowing cloud patterns surrounding a vigorous 'Gu' character, faintly shimmering with spiritual light; it was clearly no ordinary item.

“Patriarch Ling,”

Gu Changge's tone was calm, “Keep this token. If the Ling family encounters any unsolvable trouble in the future, you can bring this token to Azure Profound Sect's Zizhu Peak, and someone will act for you once.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Kun's hand trembled violently, almost dropping the token that felt as heavy as a thousand catties!

His face instantly flushed with ecstasy and disbelief, his lips trembling with excitement: “Th-thank you, Peak Revered Master! Thank you, Immortal Revered Master! With this token, my Ling family... my Ling family is safe!”

He tightly clutched the token to his chest, as if holding some peerless treasure. All his previous worries and fears vanished in an instant.

With this promise from Azure Profound Sect's Peak Revered Master, who would dare to easily touch his Ling family?