“Hmm! Hmph! Hmph!!”
Just as Yun Qingxue was silently grumbling to herself, the man in front of her suddenly cleared his throat, straightened his posture abruptly, and even theatrically placed one hand behind his back.
His clear eyes fixed on Yun Qingxue as he said solemnly, “Disciple, you may now begin the formalities of bowing to your master!”
Yun Qingxue: “……”
“Disciple?”
Seeing that Yun Qingxue only frowned without moving, the man also furrowed his brows and called out again in a deep voice.
Yun Qingxue began scrutinizing the man before her—someone with an excellent demeanor but dressed in a shabby, unkempt manner.
“Are you the Purple Melody Sage?” she asked.
The man nodded. “Of course! Don’t you believe me, disciple?”
Yun Qingxue pursed her lips. Her eyes were as clear and bright as a morning stream. Slowly, she spoke, enunciating each word deliberately, “Your appearance was too sudden. Since you claim to be the Purple Melody Sage, do you have any proof?”
“Proof?” The man frowned, but inwardly, he found the little girl quite intriguing.
Across the entire Xuanling Continent, countless people wished to become his disciple, yet he had never considered any of them worthy. Their talents were far too mediocre, and their ambitions too worldly—he disliked that, intensely!
But this little girl was different. She was the flesh and blood of the only woman who had ever moved his heart. Back then, that woman had traded her own life for this girl’s survival.
For years, he had regarded taking her as his disciple and guiding her as an unfinished mission.
Because accepting her as his disciple had also been the woman’s dying wish and arrangement! He had always treated this task as something he must accomplish. For the sake of his old friend’s entrustment, he would undoubtedly pour all his knowledge into her, molding her into a qualified ruler. That way, his duty would be fulfilled!
Yet now, as his old friend’s daughter stood before him, gazing at him with clear eyes and questioning his motives, the Purple Melody Sage felt an inexplicable ripple in his heart.
He had long calculated the time of Mo Changxing’s return, deliberately dressing in rags and waiting at the foot of Luoyun Mountain. He wanted to see the girl’s first reaction upon meeting him in such a state.
In her eyes, he saw none of the worldly disdain or contempt. Instead, she simply watched him with those lucid eyes, filled with deep skepticism.
Yun Qingxue’s hand was seized once more by the Purple Melody Sage. Holding her wrist, his gaze was steady as he said, “Girl, watch carefully—this is your master’s proof!”
As his words fell, Yun Qingxue felt a surge of energy, like a clear spring, flowing from her wrist into her body.
The energy coursed through her, and she felt like someone who had wandered the desert for too long, suddenly nourished by sweet water! The gentle force traveled along her meridians before finally gathering in her dantian.
A flicker of amusement flashed in the Purple Melody Sage’s eyes. He withdrew his hand and said to Yun Qingxue, “Girl, try striking that large rock over there.”
Yun Qingxue, still puzzled, did as instructed and swung her palm toward the boulder large enough to hide a person.
“Boom!” A deafening explosion rang out as the boulder seemed to shatter under an immense force, crumbling into dust in an instant.
Yun Qingxue stared in disbelief at her palm, blinking in confusion. She had felt nothing—there was no way that had been her doing!
“How does it feel, disciple?” the Purple Melody Sage asked with a grin.
Yun Qingxue shook her head honestly. “I didn’t feel anything at all!”
That remark!
The Purple Melody Sage blinked. This disciple, whom he was determined to take under his wing, was far too guarded…
“All spirits and creatures with consciousness nearby, listen well! This Sage wishes to take a disciple—the first to arrive shall be my disciple!”
The Purple Melody Sage suddenly shouted into the void. He wanted the girl to see just how sought-after he was as a master, how many people coveted his teachings!
“Sage! I’ve longed to become your disciple!”
Not long after his declaration, a distant voice responded eagerly.
“Sage, I beg you to take me as your disciple!” Another voice chimed in, unwilling to fall behind.
“Sage, please accept me!”
“Sage, take me under your wing!”
“Sage! I’m willing to serve you forever!”
One voice after another rose in succession, and countless figures began flying toward Luoyun Mountain.
The Purple Melody Sage raised an eyebrow at Yun Qingxue, his gaze seeming to say, “See? Your master is in high demand!”
Mo Changxing subtly shielded Yun Qingxue, shooting an annoyed glare at the Purple Melody Sage.
With so many people on the Xuanling Continent eyeing his junior sister, this old man was still howling and summoning more trouble. Truly… asking for a beating!
Before long,
one figure after another landed before the Purple Melody Sage.
Yun Qingxue looked around—these beings were truly diverse in form. Or perhaps, she shouldn’t even refer to them as “people”!
Some had human forms, but others… were clearly far from fully evolved.
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