12: Trying to steal a disciple from the Holy Lord?

“What?”

Lin Ruoyu paused, her steps faltering, and asked in surprise, “What kind of relationship could there be between Senior Brother Gu and Elder Luo?

Senior Brother Gu may be a distinguished Reserve Holy Son, but he has only joined the Holy Land for a mere twelve years. Elder Luo, on the other hand, is usually reclusive and rarely steps out. They shouldn't have had many opportunities to meet.

Furthermore, the relationship between Elder Luo and the Holy Master is not good, and since Senior Brother Gu is the Personal Disciple of the Holy Master, he would be even less likely to take the initiative to get to know her.”

“Is that so?”

Jiang Yourong nodded, looking confused.

She was still puzzled.

If Senior Brother Gu and Elder Luo didn't know each other, what was going on with the recent Opportunity in Elder Luo's attribute panel?

“I didn't expect that for this Underground Cave Trial, not only would the Holy Master appear, but even the rarely seen Elder Luo would show up.”

Lin Ruoyu exclaimed with a click of her tongue.

You know, in past Underground Cave Trials, it was usually the Inner Sect Grand Elder who presided over it, at most with a few True Disciples present.

After all, for them, the Inner Sect Disciples, the Underground Cave Trial was a major event that could change their fate, but for the higher-ups of the Holy Land, it was just a selection process for True Disciples.

“Come with me quickly. Let's meet up with the sisters from Chentian Pavilion earlier. Since the Holy Master and the others have already arrived, it means the Underground Cave Trial is about to begin, and we will be setting off soon.”

...

Meanwhile, high above in the sky, the Xuantian Holy Master asked with some curiosity, “Junior Sister has always lived in seclusion and prefers peace and quiet. Why did you insist on coming to see this Underground Cave Trial?”

Luo Jinghong glanced at the Xuantian Holy Master indifferently and replied with just two words: “Looking for someone.”

The Xuantian Holy Master was already used to this and didn't mind.

He chuckled, “Haha, this is rare. You, Junior Sister, would actually take the initiative to look for someone? And you even came to the departure site of the Underground Cave Trial. Could it be that she is a Holy Land Disciple?

You want to take a Disciple?”

“Yes.”

“Huh?!”

Seeing that Luo Jinghong actually answered, the Xuantian Holy Master was truly surprised.

After all, he knew this Junior Sister very well. Ever since that incident happened back then, she had been reclusive for hundreds of years.

During this time, it wasn't that he hadn't thought about letting his Junior Sister take a Disciple, but she had refused every time.

Because of this, feeling guilty, he couldn't force her and could only let it be.

He didn't expect that this time she would actually be prepared to take a Disciple voluntarily.

“That can be considered a happy event. I would like to see who is so outstanding that they actually attracted you to take a Disciple.”

Upon hearing this, a figure appeared in Luo Jinghong's mind, and her expression softened for a rare moment.

“He is indeed very outstanding.”

Seeing that his usually taciturn Junior Sister had even praised that Disciple, the Xuantian Holy Master felt even more curious and expectant.

“Could it be that a peerless Prodigy has really appeared among the Inner Sect Disciples? This is worth paying more attention to.”

Thinking this, the Xuantian Holy Master congratulated her, “Then I wish you success in taking a Disciple.”

“Hmm.”

Hearing the congratulations, a complex look flashed in Luo Jinghong's clear eyes, which the Xuantian Holy Master did not notice. After the small talk, he cast his gaze toward the square below.

At this time, with the appearance of the Xuantian Holy Master and his party, the originally noisy square had already become deathly silent.

Almost all eyes were focused on the Xuantian Holy Master, filled with deep awe and envy.

A peerless Prodigy!

High authority!

The Master of the Holy Land!

In the eyes of all the Disciples of the Xuantian Holy Land, the life of the Xuantian Holy Master was almost a perfect life, and Ye Wushuang was no exception.

What he was desperately fighting for now was just the position of a Saint.

But even if he became a Saint, he would still be far from the high and mighty position of the Holy Master.

“One day, I will also sit in that position, and today is the beginning of everything!”

“Hmm?”

The Xuantian Holy Master felt a burning gaze.

He followed it and saw Ye Wushuang hurriedly lower his head.

“So it's him?

He is a Disciple with ambition, just a bit too paranoid. I hope he won't go down the wrong path...”

Thinking of this, he shook his head and scanned again, but still did not find Gu Qingchen.

“It's almost time for the trial to start, and Gu Qingchen hasn't arrived yet. This is too contemptuous of the Holy Land's rules!” At this moment, an Elder beside the Xuantian Holy Master snorted softly.

“Haha, I heard that Xiao Chen has been in seclusion during this period. Presumably, he was a little late in coming out of seclusion. Elder Ye, please be patient.”

The Xuantian Holy Master was not surprised by the reaction of the Elder beside him.

As a member of the Ye Family, he naturally wouldn't miss the Opportunity to kick someone when they were down at such a moment.

The Ye Family Elder smiled slightly and continued, “In my opinion, why don't we let Wushuang lead the team to participate in the Underground Cave Trial this time? Anyway, hasn't it always been one person in the past?”

“Oh?”

The Xuantian Holy Master's eyes turned cold: “Elder Ye is joking. Unless Xiao Chen withdraws himself, no one can cancel his qualification to lead the team.”

Everyone knew that this Underground Cave Trial was a competition between the two for the position of Saint.

If Gu Qingchen's qualification was directly cancelled, it would inevitably make people think too much. Although the Xuantian Holy Master always prioritized the overall situation, he would not let others bully his Disciple.

“Holy Master, please don't be angry.”

The Ye Family Elder laughed and said: “I just heard that the vast majority of Disciples want to join Wushuang's team, so I just mentioned it casually. Please don't overthink it.”

“Hmph!”

Beside him, Luo Jinghong snorted coldly: “Talking nonsense.”

“This...”

Facing the Xuantian Holy Master, the Ye Family Elder could still talk freely because he understood the Holy Master's character of prioritizing the overall situation.

But after being retorted by Luo Jinghong, he didn't even have the courage to argue.

Among the older generation of experts in the entire Xuantian Holy Land, who didn't know that Luo Jinghong was lawless?

Legal principles, rules, none of them were in her eyes.

Background, power, all go aside!

“Elder Luo, this is wrong. What do you mean by talking nonsense?”

At this moment, Ye Wushuang, who was coming up to pay respects to the Holy Master and the Elders, heard Luo Jinghong's words and felt slightly unhappy.

He smiled and said: “My Elder just stated a fact...”

Slap!

Before Ye Wushuang could finish speaking, he was slapped away by a giant hand condensed from magical power by Luo Jinghong.

“You!”

The Ye Family Elder was furious!

You must know that Ye Wushuang was the most outstanding Prodigy of their Ye Family's younger generation and the hope for the future of the entire Ye Family. Even the Ye Family Old Ancestor had high hopes for him. No one had ever dared to bully the small with the big and slap him directly!

It could be said that this slap not only hit Ye Wushuang but also hit the face of the Ye Family!

“Elder Ye, calm down.”

The Xuantian Holy Master was also stunned. After reacting, he smiled and advised: “Xiao Ye was indeed a bit offensive. How can a junior interrupt when Elders are talking?

Also, Junior Sister, your actions were a bit impulsive.”

“Hypocritical.”

Luo Jinghong glanced coldly at the Xuantian Holy Master and prepared to go directly to find Gu Qingchen.

But at this moment, the space fluctuated, and everyone saw Gu Qingchen appear before them with Zhao Linger.

“Uh, Ye Wushuang?”

Looking at the black-robed youth sprawled in a heap not far in front of him, Gu Qingchen was very surprised: “What kind of pose is this?”

“...”