Chapter 113: Identity Exposed [Two-in-One Chapter]_2
"Qingdai, I am quite content staying in the outer sect..." Wen Zhixing said, after some thought.
"You..."
Upon seeing Wen Zhixing's refusal, Liu Qingdai quickly tugged at Bai Luqiu's sleeve and gave her a look. "Senior Sister, please try to persuade him."
Bai Luqiu frowned slightly, somewhat perplexed.
The talent of "Wang Shouzhen" she had reviewed before was indeed not bad. But it wasn't to the extent that she should be overly eager. Still, it was fine. Wang Shouzhen's aptitude was more than enough to be an inner sect disciple.
She gently parted her red lips to speak, "Wang, if you are willing to become an inner sect disciple, I can introduce you to my Master."
Luqiu's Master... Wen Zhixing was taken aback. With Luqiu's talents, her Master must hold a high position within the Righteous Sun Sect. If he could succeed, it would indeed be like having a powerful backer. Frankly speaking, his current status as an outer sect disciple felt somewhat insecure. The difference between outer and inner sect disciples is like having or not having an official position. Outer sect disciples, not having an official position, need to complete sect missions every month to remain. As an inner sect disciple, he wouldn't have this trouble. It would reduce some hassles. Looking at it this way, becoming an inner sect disciple might indeed be quite favorable.
"What do you say? Will you agree? This is something many people can't even ask for," Liu Qingdai pressed, seeing Wen Zhixing still contemplating.
"What are the conditions to become an inner sect disciple?" Wen Zhixing asked after a moment's consideration.
"There are no conditions; I just need to take you there," Liu Qingdai said joyfully, grabbing Wen Zhixing's wrist. "Come on!"
She seemed very eager. She was the only one who knew Wen Zhixing's true identity. A Pure Yang Body! It perfectly matched the cultivation skills of their Righteous Sun Sect. Her father had been searching for this type of constitution for who knows how many years. If she could bring a Pure Yang Body back, that alone would be a great achievement. But before, as Wen Zhixing did not want to reveal his identity, she had to hold back and remain silent. Now, if she could bring Wen Zhixing under her own father's wing, then everything would be perfect.
"Alright, thank you, both Senior Sisters," Wen Zhixing did not hesitate.
On the path of cultivation, when one needs to borrow strength, one should. There's no need to always tough it out alone.
「Meanwhile,」
Seeing that Liu Qingxuan seemed to be in a bad mood, Mu Yunqing spoke to comfort him, "Junior Sister is just being a bit childish. Master, please do not be angry."
"Ah, this Junior Sister of yours." Liu Qingxuan sighed, then looked at Mu Yunqing with approval.
This disciple of his was so understanding.
"Master, you need not worry. Junior Sister is indeed a bit mischievous now, but once she is married, she'll settle down," Mu Yunqing said.
"Married?"
Liu Qingxuan's calm heart jolted upon hearing that word, becoming agitated again.
You, lad, are you starting to spout nonsense too? Marry, my foot! His precious daughter was only eighteen. Eighteen years old! What's there to marry! Liu Qingxuan's temper flared. He had raised her with great difficulty; even if she was a thankless child, she was still his precious girl.
"Yes, married," Mu Yunqing nodded and smiled. "At eighteen, back in my hometown, some already have children."
He was oblivious to his Master's unusual reaction. Instead, he was reminded of his hometown, a place he sadly could no longer return to.
"Already have children, huh..." Liu Qingxuan's gaze grew even stranger. Was Mu Yunqing hinting at something with his words?
BANG!
Liu Qingxuan slammed the chessboard with both hands.
Mu Yunqing was startled, his face expressing utter astonishment.
The next moment, Liu Qingxuan leaned forward on the chessboard and abruptly stood up, his authoritative eyes staring straight at Mu Yunqing.
"Master... what's happened?" Mu Yunqing asked in a hushed, trembling voice, thoroughly startled.
"You lad, have you been entertaining this idea for a while now!" Liu Qingxuan accused, glaring at him angrily.
"What idea?" Mu Yunqing was clueless, still perplexed.
He had just spoken casually. He hadn't really thought about it in that way.
"Pretending," Liu Qingxuan snorted. "Are you intending for your Master to betroth Qingdai to you?"
Mu Yunqing: "?"
His face stiffened.
He was not particularly interested in women. During his time in the Wonderous Palace, he had been exploited too many times. His body had also suffered some damage. Although it had healed, the mere thought of those incidents still made him physically uncomfortable.
"What's that expression for? Isn't Qingdai good enough for you?!" Liu Qingxuan got irked again at the sight of Mu Yunqing's strange expression.
"Master, you've misunderstood. I only have brotherly affection for Junior Sister," Mu Yunqing said with a bitter smile, shaking his head.
Right now, he only desired to inherit the position of Sect Master of the Righteous Sun Sect and master its supreme cultivation skill. Anything else was not within the scope of his considerations.
"You'd better!" Liu Qingxuan exhaled in relief and sat down again.
Suddenly, Mu Yunqing straightened up as if remembering something, sitting upright and serious. "However, Master, actually, this matter could be considered."
"Hmm?" Liu Qingxuan, who had just settled down, tensed up immediately.
You've gotten bold, messing with me now?
"Don't rush, Master. Think about it. You know me through and through. If I were to marry Junior Sister, I would certainly treat her exceedingly well," Mu Yunqing stated earnestly.
Just then, it occurred to him that marrying Liu Qingdai would be quite beneficial for his future ascension to the position of Sect Master of the Righteous Sun Sect. Having the status of both son-in-law and disciple would undoubtedly bring him a step closer to the Sect Master's seat.
Liu Qingxuan narrowed his eyes. This boy...