93: Beauty leader, self-imagination

I wonder why the Sect Master has come out of seclusion?

With this doubt, Chi Bixia was the first to ask, "Sect Leader, what major event has occurred in our Sect that requires your personal attention?"

None of them connected it to Lin Yuan, because Yun Qiying had announced she would no longer take Disciples after accepting a Personal Disciple several centuries ago, intending to focus on Cultivation and improve her strength.

Since she had said such a thing, she would certainly not teach any more Disciples, even if Lin Yuan's talent was excellent.

Under everyone's gaze, Yun Qiying frankly stated, "I heard that a Prodigy Disciple appeared in this Inner Sect Assessment, who, with only an Opening Meridian Realm cultivation, unleashed Four Tiger Strength. This Sect Master couldn't help but come to see which Disciple is so outstanding and possesses such extraordinary Physique."

She also came for Lin Yuan!

The higher-ups were quite surprised. Although Lin Yuan's results were very good, it shouldn't be enough to make the Sect Master stop Cultivating and break out of seclusion, right?

Logically speaking, if Yun Qiying were still in seclusion, she certainly wouldn't come out for this matter.

However, due to confronting the Demon King two months ago, her Cultivation had been interrupted, so she didn't re-enter seclusion but chose to Cultivate quietly within the Sect for a period.

Just then, she heard the news of the Inner Sect Assessment and, out of curiosity, rushed over.

The higher-ups were puzzled but didn't dare to ask more. Chi Bixia replied, "So, Sect Leader came for him? Then our goals are the same."

Shen Mingzhu, however, said, "Not so. The Sect Leader merely came to meet a Disciple, while we came to accept a Disciple."

At this point, the Chief's immediately became nervous.

If the Sect Master changed her mind and also decided to accept a Disciple, then none of them would have a chance.

Noticing their emotions, Yun Qiying couldn't help but chuckle, "As Chief Shen said, I'm just here to meet someone; I have no other intentions. So, you all don't need to worry; go ahead and accept your Disciples."

She never once thought this Disciple would be Lin Yuan, because during their encounter in the mountain range, his talent was only considered upper-middle, far from top-tier, making it impossible for him to achieve such Heaven-Defying results.

Upon hearing this, all the Chief's breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that the Sect Master isn't snatching him; the rest depends on the Disciple's own decision.

Below, Lin Yuan saw Yun Qiying arrive and was about to greet her, but who would have thought she would make such a statement?

No, you yourself said you wanted to accept me as your Disciple back then! Why do you have no interest now?

Could there be some unspeakable difficulty?

Speculating this in his heart, his half-open mouth closed again, and he stood still, quietly watching her.

"By the way, where is that Disciple now? To achieve such excellent results, this Sect Master is quite curious about his appearance."

Yun Qiying stopped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

Chi Bixia pointed to Lin Yuan, a smile in her eyes, "Sect Leader, that's the young man. Don't you think he's quite handsome?"

"Handsome? Is he a male Disciple? Let me see for myself..."

Yun Qiying said as she turned her gaze, following the direction of her finger.

Then, she saw a familiar face.

"Ah! How is it him?"

The beautiful Sect Master in a white dress was stunned for a moment!

Even if she thought of countless possible candidates, she would never have thought of Lin Yuan!

If she remembered correctly, when they parted in the mountain range two months ago, wasn't he only at Opening Meridian Realm Sixth Rank?

How much Cultivation could he have improved in such a short time?

Surely he hasn't entered Condensing Core yet, right?

And he's already participating in the assessment?

And he even unleashed Four Tiger Strength?

Did Chi Bixia point to the wrong person, or did this child just happen to resemble Lin Yuan?

With a myriad of thoughts in her mind, she tried to maintain a calm expression and gently asked, "Chief Chi, are you sure this person is that Disciple?"

Chi Bixia nodded affirmatively, "Yes, this person is the one who achieved the best result. Elder Ma personally pointed him out at the time; he wouldn't deceive us, would he?"

Hearing this, Yun Qiying turned to look at the elder responsible for this assessment, with a questioning look in her eyes.

Stared at by the Sect Master, the elder trembled all over and immediately took out a recording stone and activated it, muttering, "Sect Leader, please look at the image; this humble one would not dare to lie!"

Soon, the projection reappeared, and he very consciously fast-forwarded the footage, playing Lin Yuan's assessment scene.

Watching the young man illuminate four patterns with a single palm strike, Yun Qiying quietly swallowed, her always calm gaze finally rippling.

It's this kid!

It really is this kid!

He unleashed Four Tiger Strength before even reaching Condensing Core!

Such Heaven-Defying results, shouldn't they come from an extraordinary force?

Why would he join the Cloud Ripple Sect? And even participate in the Hundred-City League?

Could it be a Young Master experiencing life among commoners?

Yes! It must be so!

She suddenly remembered that You Ning once said, 'The background of this child is not something you and I can offend.'

Initially, she didn't take that remark seriously, but now that she thought about it, what he said was true!

Lin Yuan must come from some top-tier force, at least not weaker than the Cloud Ripple Sect.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for a seventh-Rank great demon to personally request care for him.

This way, it makes sense.

A series of thoughts flashed through her mind, and Yun Qiying finally concluded that Lin Yuan's backing was unfathomable.

She just didn't know which force was behind him.

Forget it, no matter which one, it's always right to befriend them.

Having made her decision, she stopped overthinking and immediately turned to face the young man, praising with a faint smile, "Excellent! You little fellow are truly excellent! To possess the strength of four tigers before even Condensing Core, such an achievement can be called the potential of a Saint Physique. After several millennia, my Cloud Ripple Sect once again has a Prodigy of this Rank appearing. This is truly a sign of great prosperity, and this Sect Master is deeply gratified."

While saying this on the surface, she secretly transmitted, "Young Master, I once declared within the Sect that I would no longer accept Disciples. Now, if I suddenly say I want to accept a Disciple, they might have objections, and I would be seen as untrustworthy. However, since I promised you, I naturally cannot go back on my word. Therefore, considering everything, I can only trouble you to take the initiative to formally acknowledge me as your master. This way, I can rightfully accept you as my Disciple."

Lin Yuan was about to respond to her praise when he suddenly heard this sound transmission, feeling speechless inside.

My Sect Leader, since you've already said such a thing, why do you now say you want to accept me as your Personal Disciple?

Isn't this contradicting yourself?

Yun Qiying was also very helpless.

Originally, in her opinion, Lin Yuan might have been a bit outstanding, but not to the top-tier extent, nor would he attract the attention of the Chief's.

Once he entered the Inner Sect, she could use the reason of an old friend's request to rightfully accept Lin Yuan as her Disciple. This way, she could take care of him, and no one would be dissatisfied.

After all, even if you accept a hundred mediocre Disciples, it's just for fun.

But outstanding Disciples are different.

There are only so few talented Disciples; if you take them all, how can others impart the Dao and teach, and how can they continue the Legacy?