71: Chapter 71

As expected, going to the Spirit Void Secret Realm for a trial was the right choice.

After the three Disciples had left!

Fairy Qiyue beckoned with her sleeve, and a crystal-clear ice soul snow lotus drifted out of thin air, its petals layered as if carved from fine fat.

"Sect Master, this is a rank five spirit medicine found in the Secret Realm, the ice soul snow lotus."

As she spoke, the snow lotus slowly drifted toward Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan looked at the ice soul snow lotus before him, which radiated pure Spiritual Qi, and felt a refreshing coolness wash over him.

She's actually taking the initiative to hand over the Opportunity she found? Her awareness is that high?

Chen Xuan waved his hand, and the ice soul snow lotus flew back: "You have done well in looking after my Dao Seeking Sect Disciples; this snow lotus is bestowed upon you."

Qi Yue quickly waved her hand in refusal: "Sect Master, as an Elder of the Dao Seeking Sect, looking after the Sect's Disciples is my duty."

The two went back and forth for a while, but in the end, Qi Yue still refused to accept the reward.

If this scene were to happen in any other Sect, it would likely shock everyone. Refusing a reward when it's offered? If you don't want the ice soul snow lotus, don't take it away then.

Chen Xuan smiled helplessly and waved his hand to store the ice soul snow lotus into his storage ring.

The biggest gain from this trip to the Spirit Void Secret Realm should be that mysterious wooden box. I wasted three item cards on it; I wonder what Magic Treasure is inside.

Seeing that Qi Yue and Xiao Lingxian had not yet withdrawn, Chen Xuan asked: "Is there something else to report?"

Qi Yue's face showed worry and her expression was conflicted. After hesitating for a moment, she took a deep breath and said: "Sect Master, Qi Yue has an audacious request. I hope the Sect Master can agree to it."

"???"

What the heck!

Chen Xuan said calmly: "Let's hear it. After I've heard it, I'll give you an answer."

Qi Yue looked at the Disciple beside her and said seriously in a deep voice: "This subordinate hopes the Sect Master can take Lingxian as a Disciple!"

"Revered Master?"

Xiao Lingxian covered her small mouth with one hand, looking at her Revered Master in disbelief.

Huh?

Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised; he really hadn't expected the Woman in White Dress before him to say this.

"Aren't you her Revered Master? Why do you want me to take her as a Disciple?"

Qi Yue had already developed this idea earlier when she was protecting Li Pingan.

She and Xiao Lingxian could be said to depend on each other, sharing the same fate. Initially, she had taken Xiao Lingxian as a Disciple only to reconstruct her own body.

But through day-to-day companionship, she had long since come to view this poor child, burdened by her Physique, as family.

Xiao Lingxian's Aptitude and Comprehension Ability were one in ten thousand. Once the drawbacks of the Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique were resolved, this child would surely have a boundless future.

Qi Yue told the truth: "I don't want to hold this child back because of myself. Her future achievements will be higher if she joins the Sect Master's tutelage."

"Revered Master, I don't care about my future achievements; I only want to be your Disciple," Xiao Lingxian immediately argued upon hearing this.

"But I don't want to delay your future because of myself. Lingxian, be obedient!" Qi Yue scolded with a stern face, though her eyes were full of expectation.

Chen Xuan rubbed the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache.

Is Qi Yue raising this Disciple like a daughter?

To give her daughter better cultivation conditions, she's willing to let her take someone else as a Revered Master.

Although Xiao Lingxian's current Realm is the seventh layer of Qi Refining, which isn't much different from Ye Hao and the others.

But Qi Yue knew very well that the Cultivation Technique Lingxian practiced was far inferior to theirs.

On the path of cultivation, being one step slow means being slow at every step. In a few years...

She would be left far behind by Ye Hao and the others.

Xiao Lingxian gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her lips moved slightly, but she made no sound.

Faced with her Revered Master's expectations, she didn't know how to refuse.

Qi Yue faced Chen Xuan and bowed again, her delicate face full of pleading.

"I ask the Sect Master to take Lingxian as a Disciple. This child's Aptitude, talent, and Heart-Nature are all excellent. If the Sect Master can agree to this request, this subordinate will not hesitate to die ten thousand deaths."

If people from the Central Domain Holy Land saw this scene, they would surely be shocked beyond belief.

Even countless Cultivators would beat their chests and stamp their feet, their Dao Hearts shattered.

The high and mighty Fairy Qiyue of the Holy Land, a goddess whom many only dared to watch from afar and never dared to speak loudly to, was actually pleading with a man so humbly.

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment, his gaze shifting between the Revered Master and Disciple.

Then he said in a deep voice: "I can take Lingxian as a Disciple, but I have one condition."

Hearing Chen Xuan agree, Qi Yue was so excited she almost wept with joy.

She said without hesitation: "Please speak, Sect Master. Even if it is thousands of times difficult, Qi Yue will never refuse."

Chen Xuan waved his hand: "It's not that troublesome. Xiao Lingxian will be under my tutelage, but her future cultivation will require you to be fully responsible for her guidance."

This way, he could obtain the reward for taking a Disciple while also being a hands-off manager, and he wouldn't have to separate this Revered Master and Disciple who were like mother and daughter.

Truly killing three birds with one stone!

Qi Yue's eyes widened in disbelief.

Anyone with eyes could see why the Sect Master was doing this.

With a "thud," she knelt before Chen Xuan without hesitation and gave a deep bow.

"Qi Yue thanks the Sect Master!"

Chen Xuan accepted it calmly.

Xiao Lingxian did the same, kneeling before Chen Xuan and giving a deep kowtow.

A faint flush appeared on her fair forehead.

For a moment, she only felt her nose sting, and the thousands of words in her chest ultimately turned into a single sentence: "Thank you, Lord Sect Master!"

Qi Yue corrected her: "Silly girl, you're still calling him Lord Sect Master?"

"Xiao Lingxian greets Revered Master!"

Ding!

[Congratulations to the Host for successfully recruiting an Immortal Dao Seed. Reward: one Apprentice Recruitment Gift Pack]

[Reward: one sect construction card]

[Detected that Disciple Xiao Lingxian possesses the Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique]

[Distributing God-tier Cultivation Textbook]

[Nine Phoenix Nirvana Scripture]

Upon reaching Major Achievement in cultivation, the Physical Body can transform into an Immortal Phoenix Body. With a single thought, one can summon the Nine Phoenix True Fire to burn all things. Even if the Physical Body is destroyed, it can be reconstructed with the Nine Phoenix True Fire.

The familiar notification sound echoed in his mind.

At this moment, Chen Xuan had truly established a Revered Master-Disciple bond with the red-robed girl before him.

He raised his right hand slightly, and Xiao Lingxian, who was still kowtowing, felt a gentle force lift her up.

Chen Xuan said indifferently: "Since you have taken me as your Revered Master, I shall gift you a God-tier Cultivation Technique. Go and Cultivate well, and do not be slack."

A God-tier Cultivation Technique?

But didn't Revered Master Qi Yue say that the highest in this world are Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques!

Xiao Lingxian was somewhat dazed and bewildered at this moment, subconsciously reaching out to catch the Cultivation Technique that flew before her eyes.

Qi Yue reminded her anxiously: "Lingxian, quickly thank the Sect Master."

Coming back to her senses, Xiao Lingxian pursed her lips and said with a serious expression: "Thank you, Lord Revered Master. This Disciple will definitely Cultivate well after going back."

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded: "If there's nothing else, go and Cultivate!"

Don't delay me from collecting my rewards.

"Yes, Revered Master!"

Fairy Qiyue left the main hall with Xiao Lingxian.

Just as they stepped out of the hall doors, Qi Yue stopped and instructed with a serious expression: "Lingxian, from this day forward, you and I no longer have a Revered Master-Disciple bond."

Xiao Lingxian gave a heavy "mm." Although she knew that her cultivation would still be handled by Fairy Qiyue...

She still felt like something was missing.

Fairy Qiyue smiled slightly and said: "Go and study this God-tier Cultivation Technique well. In the future, remember to call me Sister Qiyue."

Xiao Lingxian: "???"

I treat you like a mother, but you actually want to be my sister?

After the two of them left, Chen Xuan was just about to open the Apprentice Recruitment Gift Pack.

A message transmitted into his mind!

[Congratulations to the Host for leading the Dao Seeking Sect Disciples to shine brilliantly in the Secret Realm. Reward: 20,000 reputation points]