CHAPTER 449: CHAPTER 411: WANG YANYU

"Brother Tian, do you know the seventh son of the Ju Family, who just mocked Brother Ju?"

Seeing Tian Lin shake his head, Zhou Jin explained, "His father and Brother Ju’s father are blood brothers, and Brother Ju was raised in his household.

Due to this relationship, Brother Ju was deprived of his opportunity but could only swallow his pride."

Only then did Tian Lin understand why Ju Yunhai was ’bullied’ but chose not to retaliate.

Bound by gratitude, Ju Yunhai could only bear the silent grievance.

"Having lost this chance to become an Inner Sect Disciple, who knows how long it will take for Brother Ju to enter the inner sect again?

A year, ten years, twenty years, or perhaps a lifetime?"

Zhou Jin shook his head, clearly feeling sorry for Ju Yunhai.

One wonders whether, faced with the same choice, Zhou Jin would disregard his uncle and aunt’s nurturing, insisting on keeping his spot, or like Ju Yunhai, hand the spot to his younger brother—

"Today is Elder Zhang’s day to accept a disciple, and I thank all fellow sect members and friends for coming to witness the ceremony."

Meanwhile, Elder Zhang’s voice sounded from inside the room.

With Elder Zhang’s voice, many people surged inside.

Most of those who surged in to witness were ordinary disciples, not those who had any close ties with Mei Xianfu.

On the contrary, people like Tian Lin who knew Mei Xianfu had no position to approach or offer congratulations.

He simply stayed outside with Zhou Jin, watching the commotion inside.

While Tian Lin was focused on the inner room, Zhou Jin suddenly tugged at Tian Lin’s sleeve.

Tian Lin turned his head in the direction Zhou Jin was looking and saw two women appear outside the room.

Outside, one of the women was dressed in Wenda Sect’s robes, and the other was dressed in regular attire.

However, Zhou Mengjiao, donned in Daoist robes, was overshadowed by the ordinary woman in terms of beauty.

The ordinary woman had no makeup on but was immensely vibrant and captivating, like an orchid or chrysanthemum, making one forget the mundane.

Tian Lin was somewhat surprised and greeted the visitor, "So it’s Sister Wang!"

Indeed, he hadn’t expected Wang Yanyu to also be present, but upon closer thought, Wang Yanyu was acquainted with Mei Xianfu, though their friendship wasn’t as close as imagined.

"Brother Tian, Brother Zhou!"

Absent the ’Daoist attire,’ Wang Yanyu no longer possessed the erstwhile aloof demeanor but exuded a warm, approachable aura.

She smiled, "Miss Mei is becoming a True Disciple, yet such grand news wasn’t passed onto me. Fortunately, I came to the sect this time to deliver things, or I would have missed this grand event."

"The acceptance ceremony happened suddenly, so there was no time to notify anyone."

Tian Lin explained on behalf of Mei Xianfu, then curiously asked Wang Yanyu, "What does the Su Family have that needs delivery to Wenda Sect?"

"Brother Tian, you are indeed a gourmet, always eager to try any novel ingredients. Alongside that, my Su Family is currently raising a type of fish; soon I’ll spare one for you, guaranteed that you haven’t tried it before."

Regarding Wenda Sect’s ingredients, Tian Lin hadn’t tried every single one but had tasted several famous ones.

At Wang Yanyu’s confident words, he was genuinely interested, "Since Sister Wang mentioned it, I’ll certainly give it a good taste later."

At this point, Zhou Jin suddenly asked Wang Yanyu, "Has Su Shaoqing’s body been found yet?"

Back then, Su’s mother claimed that people from Wenda Sect killed Su Shaoqing, but later Zhou Jin felt there was something suspicious about it.

He was now asking to verify his suspicions.

Wang Yanyu shook her head, "If his body was intact, it should have become an Undead by now. If the body was in fragments, then it couldn’t even become an Undead."

The words sounded like a curse, chilling one’s heart. But soon, Wang Yanyu laughed again, speaking to Zhou Jin and Tian Lin:

"What’s the point of sitting here drinking on such a day? It’s Miss Mei’s joyous occasion; we should be inside celebrating."

Tian Lin and Zhou Jin weren’t inclined to join the lively event but understood Wang Yanyu wished to connect with Mei Xianfu.

If she didn’t see her, Wang Yanyu definitely wouldn’t be content.

Hence, Zhou Jin said to his sister, "Take Sister Wang inside. Brother Tian and I will not join the excitement."

Zhou Mengjiao nodded and led Wang Yanyu inside.

After the two women left, Zhou Jin said to Tian Lin, "This Sister Wang has grown increasingly formidable since leaving Wenda Sect!"

Tian Lin nodded, "I see she might be on the verge of breakthrough into Golden Core cultivation."

Zhou Jin was momentarily stunned, clearly a bit incredulous.

His family was planning to secure a Dao Seed for him, making breaking through to Golden Core a straightforward task.

But what about Wang Yanyu?

Wang Yanyu was now estranged from the Wang Family, while the Su Family had long declined, providing no Dao Seed for her.

Where did Wang Yanyu get her Dao Seed from, then? Did she cultivate it herself?

"She already has Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, surpassing the entire Su Family. Now the whole Su Family seems to revolve around her—should she reach Golden Core Realm, won’t the Su Family have to change their surname to Wang?"

Tian Lin had little interest in how Wang Yanyu, a lone individual, managed to subdue and direct the Su family as an outsider.

Instead, when Wang Yanyu was mentioned, his thoughts invariably turned to Zhai Xingzi.

Thus, Tian Lin asked Zhou Jin, "I haven’t heard much about Brother Zhai Xingzi recently. How has he been?"

As expected, Zhou Family, being an aristocratic family with a Nascent Soul powerhouse, Zhou Jin, as a family member, had fairly well-informed news.

"The most recent word on Brother Zhai Xingzi was a month ago. He reportedly visited the Beast Taming Sect and now has entered deep into the Demon Forest, searching for a True Dragon as his pet."

"Is there truly a True Dragon in this world?"

Listening to Zhou Jin, "It’s unknown who spread the rumor that a True Dragon appeared deep within Demon Forest; though even if a True Dragon exists, persuading it to recognize a master is surely difficult.

Brother Zhai Xingzi isn’t from the Beast Taming Sect, so ordinary means likely won’t suffice to subdue a True Dragon."

It’s said that the emergence of a True Dragon can churn seas. A matured True Dragon, favored by heaven and earth, naturally possesses the power of an Immortal capable of swallowing clouds and mist.

If Zhai Xingzi could indeed make a True Dragon recognize him, then the Sect Master position of Wenda Sect should belong to him, not old Tang.

"As of today, Mei Xianfu is now a disciple of Elder Zhang from Wanzhang Peak. When she travels downhill in the future, I ask fellow sect members and friends to kindly look out for her, and I thank you in advance!"

The voice of Elder Zhang rang from the inner room again.

As a True Disciple, going forward, Elder Zhang and Mei Xianfu will be truly of the same lineage.

Elder Zhang’s favor, Mei Xianfu can use. Elder Zhang’s connections, Mei Xianfu can use.

In the Cultivation World, a true mentor-disciple relationship is not inferior to a true filial relationship.

After all, parent and child may not share the same path, while mentor and disciple genuinely pass down Daoist Skills, becoming companions connected by karma.

Besides, Cultivators live excessively long lives — a child can be borne again after one passes away. Yet a true inheritor of one’s mantle is quite unique, and exceedingly difficult to groom.