At this moment, Lin Fan smiled without saying a word. Given the current situation, it was only natural to let the excitement build a bit more. The Snow King Lion’s body had already delivered a powerful blow to everyone present, and the sight of its cub left them utterly astonished.
It was only appropriate to let everyone calm themselves, lest their excitement overwhelm them and cloud their senses.
Seeing their shocked expressions, Lin Fan chuckled inwardly. Indeed, the feeling of being the center of attention from thousands was truly satisfying. With this latest impact, the reputation of Nameless Peak was sure to rise even further.
“What’s the big deal? Master Lin defeated Fengtian Sect’s prodigy Ling Ao in the blink of an eye,” a disciple from the inner sect murmured at this moment. Though the voice was low, every disciple present could hear it clearly.
Lin Fan was slightly surprised. He glanced at the inner sect disciple and made a mental note of him.
Some bring charcoal in snow, while others add flowers to brocade. Yet sometimes, adding flowers to brocade can be far more significant than bringing charcoal in snow.
Sure enough, immediately after the inner sect disciple spoke, an even more intense wave of excitement erupted from the crowd.
“What? Master Lin defeated Fengtian Sect’s prodigy in just a blink?” Some disciples exclaimed, already aware of the prodigy’s reputation.
“Senior Brother, who exactly is this Fengtian Sect prodigy? Why are you all so shocked?”
“He’s the one who destroyed Senior Brother Tianyu’s foundation during the trial in the forbidden grounds!”
“What? That guy? Isn’t he extremely strong? How could he lose to Master Lin in a single breath?”
“Hmph! Just who do you think Master Lin is? That little brat was nothing more than a pawn—how could he stand a chance against Master Lin’s effortless suppression?”
“That’s truly satisfying! A great relief to all!”
“Master Lin is invincible!”
“Master Lin is invincible!”
…
At this moment, the news spread like wildfire. From one to ten, from ten to a hundred—soon, all the disciples learned about the Fengtian Sect disciple’s actions. The one who had destroyed a senior brother’s foundation during the forbidden grounds trial was now everyone’s enemy. And now, Master Lin had defeated him in a single breath—what a truly exhilarating moment.
Master Yan and several other senior elders’ expressions changed instantly. If they had been astonished before, now it was pure shock.
They were well aware of the Fengtian Sect prodigy’s potential. If he had been allowed to grow, he would surely become an extraordinary powerhouse. Yet now, he had been defeated by Lin Fan in a single instant—this was beyond comprehension.
Master Yan and the others knew of Lin Fan’s talent in alchemy, but they had never imagined his personal strength would be this formidable. It was truly unbelievable.
Feeling the admiration in the gazes of his juniors, Lin Fan’s lips curled into a slight smile. He then gave a casual wave of his hand, feigning indifference despite how much he truly cared.
“It’s really nothing. That Fengtian prodigy wasn’t all that impressive anyway.”
Lin Fan thought he should remain humble and not appear too proud.
However, when Master Yan and the others heard Lin Fan’s words, they felt somewhat awkward. A top disciple of their sect had perished at Lin Fan’s hands, yet now he dismissed the prodigy as nothing special. Wasn’t this an indirect slap to their faces?
But they let it go.
Lin Fan was now a Sacred Sect member, an unshakable fact in their minds.
At this moment, Master Yan stepped forward and, noticing the little girl cowering behind Lin Fan, asked curiously, “Who is this child?”
“Master, this is my newly accepted disciple, Zhiqiao, from Yontian City,” Lin Fan said with a smile as he gently patted the girl’s head.
As Master Yan looked at Cai Zhiqiao, his expression subtly shifted. He sighed softly, “The sect emphasizes inheritance, and this…”
Master Yan didn’t say it outright. He had already seen that the girl’s talent was nothing special—perhaps on par with the lowest-ranking disciples or even the servants. He wanted to tell Lin Fan that choosing disciples required considering their potential; otherwise, the sect could not sustain its legacy.
“Master, I understand,” Lin Fan replied with a light smile.
To Lin Fan, talent was irrelevant. Even a pig could be cultivated into a divine beast under his guidance. Moreover, this adorable little girl, though perhaps not the most gifted, had a mentor like him—a professional life coach—who could boost her potential and turn her into a once-in-an-era genius.
That, Lin Fan was very confident about.
“Good,” Master Yan nodded, saying no more. For him, the sudden addition of a little girl to the sect was actually a pleasant occurrence.
“Master, I’ll leave the Snow King Lion’s body to the sect. I only need a small portion for myself. As for the cub, I plan to make it my disciple’s companion beast,” Lin Fan had already made his decision.
The Snow King Lion was a formidable beast, especially as a descendant of the ancient fierce beast, Nu Tianxue. If its bloodline purity could be refined and enhanced, it might even restore the former glory of the ancient beast.
Since it was still a cub, it would be perfect to grow up alongside his disciple.
“If we let the sect raise this cub, there’s a good chance it could revert to its ancestral form,” Elder Wuya remarked at this moment.
“The sect doesn’t need a beast to grow stronger, but having this beast accompany my disciple might protect her for life. Therefore, Elder, I’m afraid I must decline,” Lin Fan naturally had his own reasoning.
“Brother Yan, let Lin Fan decide for himself. After all, this success is his achievement,” another elder said. While the Snow King Lion cub was a valuable asset, it was not essential to the sect, and it would be unwise to let such a matter sour their relationship with Lin Fan.
“Thank you, Master,” Lin Fan said gratefully.
“I’ll have someone send you a beast-taming manual later. You can pass it on to your young disciple. The Snow King Lion is naturally fierce, but with this manual, it can be tamed,” Master Yan added.
Elder Yu and others who had participated in the hunt eyed the Snow King Lion cub with strange glints in their eyes.
They still vividly remembered the Snow King Lion’s actions from that day—cruel beyond measure, defying all reason. A whole mountain peak had been devastated, a tragedy that shook heaven and earth.
The mission concluded successfully, and the disciples departed contentedly. The day’s events brought great satisfaction to everyone, and joy filled the entire Sacred Sect.
At this moment, Lin Fan walked side by side with Zhang Erdog and others, returning to Nameless Peak.
“Master, is she going to be our little junior sister from now on?” Zhang Erdog kept glancing at Cai Zhiqiao along the way.
His lecherous gaze made the little girl very uneasy.
“According to this sect’s rules, she should be your senior sister,” Lin Fan said with a faint smile.
“No way, Master! Better as a junior sister. That way, we can care for her more,” Zhang Erdog immediately pleaded.
“Enough. From now on, you all must take good care of your little junior sister and make sure no one bullies her. Otherwise, I’ll deal with you personally,” Lin Fan had already given up on Zhang Erdog and the others.
The longer they stayed around, the more cunning they became.
He would have to personally guide his little girl disciple carefully to ensure she didn’t pick up such bad habits.
Otherwise, just imagine—his only female disciple walking around with an air of arrogance, pretending wherever she went. What a tragic and desolate sight that would be.
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