I want to become your disciple, the leader of the Qingxuan Sect! Master, why are you acting like a licking dog?

The person who arrived was a middle-aged man, dressed in a simple gray robe, his face showing the vicissitudes of time.

His aura was restrained yet unfathomable; Lin Mo only took one look and determined that this was definitely a powerful expert far beyond his imagination!

Which Elder from the Sect is this?

Lin Mo was muttering to himself when Su Qinghan suddenly showed a joyful expression and ran over to greet him.

"Revered Master, why have you come?"

"Haha, Haner, I'm here for this little fellow."

The middle-aged man smiled gently at Su Qinghan, then turned his gaze to Lin Mo.

This made Lin Mo stunned.

He could be 100% sure that he definitely did not know this big shot in front of him.

Before he could ask, Su Qinghan hurriedly introduced him: "Lin Mo, this is my Revered Master, and also the Sect Master of our Qingxuan Sect!"

Sect Master?!

Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat.

After all this time, this was the current boss of the Qingxuan Sect?

He did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and immediately stepped forward to bow.

"Disciple Lin Mo greets the Sect Master!"

Lin Mo's attitude was very respectful.

He knew that the strongest person in the entire Qingxuan Sect was this Sect Master.

However, in his three years since joining the Sect, he had always been a Utility Disciple at the lowest level; let alone the Sect Master, he hadn't even seen an Elder.

His daily life consisted of carrying water and chopping wood, with no sense of presence.

Fortunately, he had now shed that lowest status.

"Haha, no need for formalities!"

"Good, very good!"

Sect Master Sikong Yang sized up Lin Mo, his face full of unconcealed smiles.

"As expected of a Qilin child of my Qingxuan Sect!"

"In just five or six days, you were able to Breakthrough from Qi Refining sixth level to the Foundation Establishment Realm. This talent, even Haner back then was far inferior to you!"

Sikong Yang looked at Lin Mo, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became, the arc of his smile growing wider and wider.

"What? Breakthrough from Qi Refining sixth level to the Foundation Establishment Realm in five or six days?!"

"Revered Master, is what you said true?"

Su Qinghan, standing beside him, was stunned when she heard this, her beautiful face filled with disbelief.

Five or six days to cross three minor Realms and one major Realm?

If this were true, wouldn't that mean an average of more than one Breakthrough per day?

This Cultivation speed, even a rocket wouldn't be this outrageous, would it?

"Does it feel unbelievable?"

Sikong Yang did not answer directly; instead, he lowered his voice and said mysteriously.

"But, what if Lin Mo possesses an extremely rare special Physique?"

"Special Physique?!"

Su Qinghan froze, then looked at Lin Mo with a gaze mixed with shock and sudden realization.

She naturally understood what a special Physique meant.

That was a favored child blessed by the heavens in legends, a true Genius!

If Lin Mo really possessed such a one-in-ten-thousand special Physique, then reaching a minor Realm every day in the Qi Refining Realm seemed... like... it wasn't completely incomprehensible anymore?

Seeing the Revered Master and Disciple duo staring at him with expressions like they were looking at an alien, Lin Mo suddenly felt that the casual lie he had told earlier to deal with the Grand Elder might have been a little too much.

The concept of a special Physique, for a small Sect like Qingxuan Sect, was still a bit too impactful?

However, words spoken are like water poured out; they cannot be taken back now.

Besides, apart from this excuse, what other reason could he find to explain his cheat-like leveling speed?

He couldn't possibly say that he had an entire country backing him, could he?

Thinking about it this way, taking the blame for a special Physique actually wasn't so bad.

After all, his situation was far more outrageous than a so-called special Physique.

"Um... Sect Master, is there something you need from this Disciple?"

Lin Mo felt uncomfortable under Sikong Yang's gaze and could only proactively break the silence.

"Hehe, nothing else really."

Sikong Yang said with a chuckle.

"It's just that a few days ago, the Grand Elder and the others reported your existence to me."

"Unfortunately, I had important matters to attend to that day and couldn't come to see you immediately."

"When I finished my work, I found that you, little fellow, happened to be in seclusion, so I didn't disturb you."

"As a result, I wasn't paying attention, and you, boy, ran out of the Sect again."

"So, to catch you, I came looking for you early this morning."

"But I didn't expect you to give me such a huge surprise!"

Sikong Yang couldn't help but exclaim in wonder at this point:

"The You Ming Giant Python (Nether Giant Python), a top-tier Advanced second-tier Yao Beast; even a Cultivator at the Peak of Foundation Establishment might not fare well against it!"

"Yet you, a Cultivator who just entered Foundation Establishment, were able to kill it alone."

"Your talent might be far more terrifying than what the Grand Elder and the others guessed!"

Hearing Sikong Yang's explanation, Lin Mo finally understood.

So, this esteemed Sect Master wanted to see him, but kept perfectly missing him for several consecutive days.

Did he unintentionally stand up the Sect Master several times?

"I apologize, Sect Master, I had just obtained a Cultivation Technique earlier and was eager, so I was constantly in secluded Cultivation."

Lin Mo scratched his head, revealing a simple and honest smile.

"It's fine."

Sikong Yang waved his hand, then changed the subject, his expression becoming serious.

"Ahem, Lin Mo, right?"

"I ask you, are you willing to take me as your Revered Master?"

Sikong Yang's direct question stunned Lin Mo on the spot.

Huh?

Isn't this plot developing a bit too fast?

How did it suddenly jump straight to the apprenticeship stage?

"Well, I know that with your Prodigy-level talent, you probably don't think much of my cultivation; after all, in this Canglin Domain, my Qingxuan Sect is just a minor, unremarkable Sect."

"But, if you are willing to take me as your Revered Master, I, Sikong Yang, can guarantee that I will do my utmost to nurture you!"

As the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect, Sikong Yang's knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary Elders.

He knew very well that a true special Physique had limitless potential for future achievements; let alone the small Qingxuan Sect, even the entire Canglin Domain was just a small pond.

Qingxuan Sect simply couldn't keep a Genius like Lin Mo, and it could even be said that they were not worthy of him!

But... Sikong Yang subtly glanced at Su Qinghan beside him. For the sake of his beloved Disciple, he had to set aside his dignity today and find a way to get closer to Lin Mo, no matter what!

Otherwise, Haner... Su Qinghan didn't notice her Revered Master's complex glance at all; she was now just looking at Lin Mo with eager anticipation, wanting to know how he would choose.

"Uh..."

Being stared at by the Revered Master and Disciple duo with such intense, almost explosive gazes, Lin Mo felt a bit at a loss.

Goodness, have I become a hot commodity?

Looking at the Sect Master's sincere expression and eager words, he seemed genuinely intent on taking him as a Disciple.

But, what use is taking a Revered Master to me?

My Cultivation relies entirely on what is shared from the Great Xia side; my own Cultivation is merely icing on the cake.

So, having a Revered Master's guidance doesn't seem to make much difference, does it?

Lin Mo lowered his head, beginning to ponder internally.

Seeing this, Sikong Yang and Su Qinghan also tacitly remained silent, quietly waiting for his decision.

"Tsk, then again."

"Taking a Revered Master isn't of much use for my own Cultivation, but there doesn't seem to be any harm in it either!"

"And I'd be taking the Sect Master as my Revered Master; wouldn't I be even more free and unrestrained in the Sect later on?"

"And wouldn't the benefits and treatment be better?"

"Hmm, considering this, it seems like no loss, so I'll take him as Revered Master."

After a thorough analysis of the pros and cons, Lin Mo found that taking a Revered Master was entirely beneficial with no harm.

It was just having an extra nominal Revered Master, in exchange for a status in Qingxuan Sect where he could essentially do as he pleased.

This was a guaranteed profit!

Having understood this, he no longer hesitated and bowed deeply to Sikong Yang, performing the grand ceremony cleanly and decisively.

"Disciple Lin Mo greets Revered Master!"

Seeing Lin Mo suddenly bow, Sikong Yang was still a bit slow to react.

So smoothly?!

He actually agreed just like that!

Sikong Yang's mood at this moment was very complex; he had even prepared to wear him down, to shamelessly take Lin Mo as a Disciple.

Yet, Lin Mo agreed so easily?

Aren't legendary Geniuses supposed to have their own arrogance? How could he take a fancy to him, a mere Peak Spirit Sea Cultivator?

No, what am I thinking about?!

He agreed to take me as his Revered Master, this is a great thing!

I must agree quickly!

Sikong Yang instantly snapped back to reality, his face bursting with joy, and he quickly stepped forward to help Lin Mo up.

"Good, good, good! From today onwards, you are my second Personal Disciple, Sikong Yang's."

"Come, Lin Mo, this is your Senior Sister, Su Qinghan!"

Sikong Yang took Lin Mo's arm and walked directly to Su Qinghan's side, his expression incredibly eager!

"Uh... Junior Brother greets Senior Sister!"

Lin Mo readily complied, smiling slightly at Su Qinghan.

"Ah... Junior Brother, there's no need for formalities."

Su Qinghan was still a bit dazed.

Just a moment ago, he was just a newly acquainted Disciple of the Sect; how in the blink of an eye did he really become her Junior Brother?

"Hahahahaha, good!!!"

"Disciple, come, this is the welcoming gift I, your Revered Master, give to you!"

Sikong Yang laughed heartily, waving his hand, and a dazzling array of items instantly appeared on the ground before Lin Mo.

Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Plants, Spirit Stones, talismans, and even several Magic Treasures emitting strong fluctuations, piled up into a small mountain.

"Wel... welcoming gift?"

"This... all of this?"

Lin Mo was stunned on the spot.

The pile of things in front of him was a jumble, seemingly containing everything.

Are you sure this is a welcoming gift, and not you having emptied out all your years of savings for me?

"Disciple, don't be a stranger to your Revered Master!"

Sikong Yang said with grandiosity.

"Oh, right, I heard your conversation earlier; you don't have a Storage Pouch yet, do you?"

"Minor matter, why would you need a Storage Pouch?"

"Take this Storage Ring of mine to use!"

Before he finished speaking, Sikong Yang smoothly slipped off an ancient ring from his finger, not giving Lin Mo a chance to react, and directly placed it on his hand.

"???"

Lin Mo was completely bewildered by this series of actions!

No, Revered Master, you're being too good to me, aren't you?

You even gave me the Storage Ring you were wearing?

You gave it to me, but you didn't even take out the things inside?

Lin Mo began to find this world a bit incomprehensible.

When others take Disciples, the Disciples go to great lengths to show respect to their Revered Masters.

How come, when it came to him, the dynamic was completely reversed, always giving him the strange feeling that his Revered Master was desperately trying to curry favor with his Disciple?

Also, you are, after all, the esteemed Sect Master of the Qingxuan Sect, but why do you look like this now, giving me the illusion of... being my simp?

He really didn't know how to evaluate this overly enthusiastic nominal Revered Master in front of him.