Chapter 96: Willing to Serve Beside Third Senior Brother

Seven days later.

The grand guest hall on the third floor of the Divine Mechanism Palace had been slightly decorated and became the venue for today’s ceremony where Pei Zhen would take in a registered disciple.

Since Pei Zhen was only accepting a registered disciple, most of the attendees who came to show support today were the Guest Elders of Divine Mechanism Peak.

…

The auspicious time was approaching.

As the ceremony was about to begin, more and more people arrived on the third floor. The fragrance of spiritual tea wafted through the hall, laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was lively and bustling.

A moment later.

“Dong! Dong! Dong…”

With the sound of deep drums, the inside of the Divine Mechanism Palace instantly fell silent.

Immediately after.

Pei Zhen, dressed in a luxurious Daoist robe, walked straight to the main seat of the hall. At the same time, Xing Yong announced behind him:

“By Heaven’s grace, my master has recently found a fine disciple.

This young lady is the beloved daughter of Guest Elder Liu Baoshan of Divine Mechanism Peak. Her given name is Liu Jingya, with natural elegance and refined temperament.

After mutual agreement, my master will temporarily register her as a disciple. Today, I announce this to all fellow Daoists!”

As soon as Xing Yong finished speaking.

Liu Baoshan, usually carefree, had donned a formal black robe today and led Liu Jingya forward to stand before Pei Zhen.

Xu Zhengyang stepped forward, carrying a tray with teacups, and placed it before the father and daughter.

Seeing this, Liu Jingya immediately picked up a cup of tea from the tray, respectfully raised it, then knelt before Pei Zhen and said:

“Master above, please accept your disciple’s bow.”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen took the teacup, lightly sipped it, and placed it back on the tray in Xu Zhengyang’s hands before saying, “You may rise.”

“Yes, Master.”

After Liu Jingya stood up, she flipped her fair hand, took out a Jade Slip from her Storage Pouch, and respectfully presented it to Pei Zhen:

“Disciple was born into a humble background and has little to offer.

Although this divine ability, the Piercing-Delusion Golden Eyes, may not be considered rare, it represents disciple’s sincere heart. Please accept this as disciple’s offering gift, Master.”

As soon as Liu Jingya spoke.

The Guest Elders who came to witness immediately understood. No wonder Pei Zhen had accepted Liu Jingya as a registered disciple—so it was an exchange for this divine ability!

Because of this revelation, people’s hearts stirred. Many Guest Elders began to consider whether they had something that could also move Pei Zhen and secure a future for their own children…

“Good disciple.”

Pei Zhen nodded and stored away the Jade Slip containing the Piercing-Delusion Golden Eyes divine ability into his Storage Pouch. Then, with a wave of his hand, a sky-blue robe appeared before him.

He cast a spell to send the robe floating before Liu Jingya and said, “This item is called the Azure Sparrow Feather Robe, refined by me using the feathers of a Tier 2 Azure Light Sparrow.

It has three layers of defensive spiritual circuits inscribed within.

As long as you have sufficient Spiritual Energy to supply it, this robe can even withstand the full-force attack of a Tier 2 cultivator. It is enough for you to wear until you reach Foundation Establishment.”

“It’s actually a Tier 2 defensive magical treasure—and a robe at that!”

“Head Seat Pei’s return gift is extraordinary indeed…”

…

Seeing the robe brimming with immortal charm, and hearing the surrounding exclamations, Liu Jingya longed for it deeply.

But even so, she still turned her head to seek Liu Baoshan’s opinion.

When she saw him give a barely noticeable nod, Liu Jingya finally smiled, reached out with both hands, and received the robe suspended in midair.

She then respectfully bowed to Pei Zhen and said, “Thank you for the treasured gift, Master!”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded and looked toward Xing Yong behind him.

Xing Yong understood at once, took out a bottle of pills, and handed it to Liu Jingya:

“This is a bottle of Tier 2 Great Return Pills.

If Little Junior Sister encounters danger outside, as long as the injury is not fatal, this pill can preserve your life.”

Liu Jingya glanced at Liu Baoshan again before receiving the bottle of pills, saying, “Many thanks for the medicine, Senior Brother!”

At this moment.

Xu Zhengyang also produced more than ten porcelain bottles he had prepared in advance, and said to Liu Jingya:

“These porcelain bottles contain the White Lotus Karma Flame. Water cannot extinguish it, nor can earth smother it.

If you learn the art of fire control, you will be able to unleash its full power. Take it.”

Back at Sunset Cloud Blessed Land, Xu Zhengyang’s White Lotus Karma Flame had, in front of countless witnesses, burned Zhang Yueyang, the True Disciple of Heavenly Profound Sect, into defeat!

Because of this, when the Guest Elders saw Xu Zhengyang offering this, they couldn’t help but exclaim again:

“It’s actually the White Lotus Karma Flame!”

“Third Young Master is truly generous!”

“To gift away such a treasure… what a bold move from the Third Young Master…”

…

Once more, Liu Jingya turned her gaze to Liu Baoshan for guidance.

After a brief pause.

Receiving his approval, Liu Jingya then accepted the porcelain bottles from Xu Zhengyang’s hands and said, “Thank you for the treasure, Third Senior Brother!”

“Mm.”

Xu Zhengyang nodded and returned to stand behind Pei Zhen.

Afterward, Xing Yong continued the ceremonial recitation, and when all formalities were complete, Pei Zhen finally stood and said:

“Yar, since you have entered my tutelage, you must cultivate diligently, obey sect rules, and never bring disgrace to your master’s name. Do you understand?”

“Disciple will engrave it into her heart!”

Liu Jingya quickly answered.

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded slightly and said, “I have already arranged with Elder Gong of Spirit Mechanism Peak.

From today onward, you will cultivate at this peak.

I have prepared a cultivation chamber with Spirit-Guiding Veins for you on the second floor of the Divine Mechanism Palace. Its Spiritual Vein is abundant, enough for all your cultivation needs.

Are you satisfied?”

Hearing this, Liu Jingya immediately knelt before Pei Zhen, her eyes firm as she said:

“Disciple was born humble.

To be favored by Master and accepted into the sect is already a blessing beyond measure. How could I dare to ask for more?”

At this point.

Liu Jingya kowtowed and said, “Not long ago.

When my father and Third Senior Brother fought against the Earthbound Spirit, my father’s life was spared only thanks to Third Senior Brother’s timely rescue.

My father is old and unable to repay such kindness.

Therefore, disciple is willing to serve at Third Senior Brother’s side, to repay the great debt of saving my father!”

As soon as Liu Jingya spoke.

The Guest Elders present were all shocked and turned their eyes toward Liu Baoshan. None of them had expected the usually honest and simple Liu Baoshan…

To have such shrewd calculations!

Was this little girl truly repaying a life-saving grace?

She was clearly after the Third Young Master himself!

“Oh?”

Pei Zhen had not expected that even after he accepted Liu Jingya as a registered disciple, Liu Baoshan would still be willing to give his daughter to Xu Zhengyang.

But Pei Zhen did not mind. After all, Liu Jingya was only a registered disciple.

Then, Pei Zhen recalled the agreement between Xu Zhengyang and Gao Ge, and turned with interest to look at Xu Zhengyang, wanting to see what he would say.

At the same time!

Xu Zhengyang felt a cold gaze fall upon him.

Even without looking, he knew full well—this gaze could only belong to Gao Ge!

Liu Jingya lived up to her name. Though as serene as water, her every gesture still carried the vitality of a youthful maiden.

Now, in front of this great assembly, she had openly declared her intentions.

Xu Zhengyang understood.

If he were to reject her now, then no matter that Liu Jingya was only Pei Zhen’s registered disciple, she would inevitably become a laughingstock in everyone’s eyes!

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