Shen Qingyi, the founding disciple! Is the day when one family has two empresses not far off?

Shen Qingyi was stunned.

She truly doubted if something was wrong with her ears.

What had she just heard?

The supreme legend of Great Xia, the sole faith in the hearts of countless people, the national goddess Fairy Xiyue, actually... actually spoke up saying she wanted to take her as a Disciple?!

This... was this really not a hallucination she was having?

"Chief... Chief Lin..."

Shen Qingyi spoke stutteringly, her voice trembling,

Even her cold Supreme Yin aura became somewhat turbulent due to the violent fluctuations of her emotions.

"Are... are you joking with me?"

"I... I am just an ordinary poor student. Aside from a bit of stubbornness, I have nothing..."

"What... what virtue or ability do I have to be your Disciple!"

She was truly frightened.

Although Gu Zhiyun and the others had just said a lot about how impressive and Heaven-Defying the 'Taiyin Sacred Body' was,

To a little newbie like her who hadn't truly stepped into the cultivation world yet, those terms were simply too distant and too abstract.

She had no clear or concrete concept of her current talent at all.

In her subconscious, she was still that humble girl running around for a living and feeling hopeless over medical bills.

How could she be worthy of being taken as a Disciple by such a great figure?

"Of course I'm not joking!"

Seeing Shen Qingyi's face full of overwhelmed surprise, or one could even say fear and trepidation,

The last bit of unease in Lin Xiyue's heart vanished, replaced by a touch of secret joy.

She had been worried before that this girl might find her too young and be unwilling to take her as a Revered Master.

Who would have thought she would have this kind of reaction?

"It seems this lady's charm is still quite great!"

Lin Xiyue hummed proudly in her heart twice, then her expression turned solemn as she said seriously:

"Also, you are not ordinary—not ordinary at all!"

"You are the future hope of our Great Xia, even its future guardian god!"

"So, don't belittle yourself!"

"Taking me as your Revered Master, you absolutely have the qualifications!"

Listening to Lin Xiyue's firm words and looking into her eyes full of encouragement,

Shen Qingyi felt a surge of heat rush to her head, and her entire being was surrounded by a massive sense of happiness.

To her, Lin Xiyue was not just her savior, but her most admired idol, an existence like light itself!

Now, this light had actively reached out a hand to her, wanting to lead her forward?

How could she possibly be reluctant?

She only felt honored! Honored beyond measure!

"Is... is it true?!"

"I... I..."

Shen Qingyi was incoherently excited, tears once again welling up uncontrollably.

"I am willing!"

A thousand words finally converged into these three words.

As soon as she finished speaking, she could no longer suppress her inner excitement. Her knees went soft, and she knelt directly toward Lin Xiyue with a 'thud'.

"Revered Master above, please accept your Disciple's bow!"

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Before anyone could react, Shen Qingyi kowtowed three incredibly loud times to Lin Xiyue.

"Eh?!"

This sudden grand gesture left Lin Xiyue stunned for a moment.

This... this was too sincere, wasn't it?

"Alright, alright! Stop kowtowing!"

"Get up, get up!"

"We don't do that here. The sentiment is enough. From now on, you're not allowed to just kneel at the drop of a hat!"

Coming to her senses, Lin Xiyue hurried forward and personally helped Shen Qingyi up with both hands.

Looking at the slight red mark on her forehead, she even felt a bit of heartache.

"Haha, little girl, you're too impatient."

Sikong Yang, watching from the side, couldn't help but stroke his beard and shake his head with a smile.

"As Xiyue's first Disciple, this apprenticeship process should, by rights, be more formal and grand."

"Even if there's no grand ceremony, at least a cup of tea should be served, right?"

"Ah..."

Hearing this, the just-risen Shen Qingyi immediately panicked again, twisting the corner of her clothes helplessly.

"Then... then I... I can do it over!"

"I'll go find tea right now..."

She said as she moved to turn and find water.

"Enough, enough, Uncle Sikong, stop teasing her!"

Lin Xiyue quickly held Shen Qingyi back and rolled her eyes at Sikong Yang.

"Sigh, we are practicing modern cultivation; keeping everything simple is fine!"

"Besides, everyone is here watching, so this counts as having been witnessed. How is it not a formal apprenticeship?"

She patted the back of Shen Qingyi's hand, a brilliant smile blooming on her face as she announced solemnly:

"Hehe, good!"

"Qingyi, from today on, you are my, Lin Xiyue's, first Disciple!"

"Don't worry, since you've entered my tutelage, your Revered Master will definitely teach you everything without holding anything back!"

"My goal is to strive to Cultivate you into a peerless, epoch-suppressing... Supreme Empress!"

When she mentioned the word 'Empress', Lin Xiyue's mouth practically split with laughter.

She was thinking, when she becomes the Empress of Great Xia in the future and her Disciple is also an Empress, how cool would that scene be?

Two Empresses in one sect!

Just saying it out loud would be incredibly prestigious, wouldn't it?

"Qingyi thanks Revered Master!"

Hearing Lin Xiyue's promise, Shen Qingyi's heart surged, her eyes slightly red as she prepared to perform the grand bow of thanks again.

"Stop! I said no kneeling!"

Lin Xiyue caught her.

Watching this warm scene of a kind Revered Master and a filial Disciple, everyone nearby showed gratified smiles.

With only one exception.

That was Gu Zhiyun, who had been watching the whole thing from the side.

At this moment, her eyes were wide as she looked at this newly formed pair of young Revered Master and Disciple, her face full of bewilderment and disbelief.

"Oh my god..."

"Sister Yue has a Disciple already?"

"And... it's a Disciple who has awakened the Taiyin Sacred Body?!"

Gu Zhiyun felt her worldview being struck once again.

The Taiyin Sacred Body!

That was a legendary Physique in the Cangxuan Great Realm, a prize that the Old Ancestors of various Holy Lands would fight tooth and nail for!

And now... it had been so casually taken under Sister Yue's wing?

The key was, Sister Yue was even a few years younger than her!

"Tsk tsk tsk... Revered Master of a Taiyin Sacred Body..."

"If this title gets out, it'll have more prestige than the Holy Lords of those Holy Lands!"

Gu Zhiyun muttered in her heart, so envious that tears were practically flowing from the corners of her mouth.

But soon, she seemed to think of something, her eyes suddenly lighting up as she instantly became excited.

"Eh? Wait!"

"Sister Yue and I call each other sisters; our relationship is iron-clad."

"By that logic..."

"Wouldn't I be... the Junior Martial Uncle of a Taiyin Sacred Body?!"

"Holy crap! This is a massive win!"

"I'm benefiting from this too!"

The more Gu Zhiyun thought about it, the more excited she became. Her gaze toward Shen Qingyi also became fervent.

She could already see herself walking with her head held high, using the title of Junior Martial Uncle to the Taiyin Sacred Body.

"Ahem..."

Just then, a slight cough broke the cheerful atmosphere.

Lin Guohui, who had been watching all this with a smile, suddenly spoke up.

He looked at his precious daughter, a hint of teasing flashing in his eyes.

"Daughter..."

"She's kowtowed and joined your tutelage."

"Where is your apprenticeship gift?"

"As a Revered Master, you can't have no gesture at all, right?"

"Uh..."

Hearing her father's Soul-piercing question, the smile on Lin Xiyue's face froze.

Apprenticeship gift?

She didn't have a damn thing for an apprenticeship gift!

Right now, although she was a Golden Core True Person and the strongest person in Great Xia, in reality... she was dirt poor!

Without preparing in advance, she simply couldn't produce anything presentable to give her Disciple as a meeting gift!

This was very awkward.

The number one expert of Great Xia couldn't even produce a decent gift. How would she maintain her dignity before her Disciple in the future?

"Well..."

"Oh! Right!"

"...Qingyi."

Lin Xiyue gave a dry laugh, trying to save face:

"This happened so suddenly, your Revered Master hasn't had time to prepare a suitable apprenticeship gift."

"But don't worry!"

"Your Revered Master will definitely make it up to you later with a super luxurious apprenticeship gift that absolutely matches your status!"

"I'll owe you for now, just for now!"

Seeing her Revered Master's slightly embarrassed look, Shen Qingyi didn't feel disappointed. Instead, she felt this legendary Fairy was even more approachable and cute.

She hurriedly nodded: "Revered Master, there's no need for such expense. Being able to Cultivate with you is my greatest fortune!"

"That won't do! There must be one!"

"Lin Xiyue's Disciple must never be mistreated!"

Lin Xiyue waved her hand grandly, but secretly she was lamenting in her heart.

"This is tough..."

"It seems I'll have to find a way to get some good stuff to save face later!"

"Should I... go cry poor to my big brother?"

"Ask him to get me some treasures?"

Thinking of this, Lin Xiyue's thoughts drifted slightly.

"Right, speaking of big brother..."

"I wonder if he's out of danger yet?"

Ever since Shen Qingyi successfully awakened, no news had come from Lin Mo's side.

Although she knew her brother's strength would surely increase greatly with the support of a Sacred Body, he was facing strong enemies of the Demon Race after all, so she was still somewhat worried.

"I hope everything goes smoothly..."

While Lin Xiyue was spacing out,

Li Zhanjun looked at the sky and suddenly laughed heartily.

"Haha, good! Wonderful!"

"Today is truly a day of double blessings!"

"Not only has young Qingyi awakened a Sacred Body, but our Great Xia has also gained such an enviable pair of Revered Master and Disciple!"

He looked around at everyone and suggested loudly:

"I say everyone, let's not just stand here in the cold wind."

"Let's go! Everyone go back!"

"We'll hold a victory banquet at the base tonight and have a good celebration!"

"And also make the final preparations for tomorrow's opening ceremony of Taibai Academy!"

"What does everyone think?"

"Great! We'll listen to Second Grandpa!" Lin Xiyue was the first to respond, using the opportunity to ease the embarrassment of having no gift.

"Let's go, let's go! Time to eat off the big boss!" Gu Zhiyun also cheered.

And so, amidst laughter and joy, the crowd surrounded the newly minted Revered Master and Disciple, heading grandly toward the base.