CHAPTER 6: CHAPTER 6: MEETING GIFT

EDITOR: DRAGON BOAT TRANSLATION

Wen Guiyun spoke, and the entire hall fell silent.

Rong Ye and Gu Qingqing looked at Wen Guiyun in shock, completely startled by his words.

The other four were also stunned, their curious gazes immediately shifting to Gu Qingqing, eager to know what was special about her that would make Wen Guiyun want to take her as a disciple?

It must be remembered that since Wen Guiyun took Rong Ye as his disciple, countless people have approached him hoping to become his students, but he declined, claiming there was no teacher-student fate with them. People always assumed it was a pretext from Wen Guiyun, even they thought so. But who would have expected that, over a decade later, Wen Guiyun would take another disciple, and moreover, a young girl he had met only once! And he proposed it himself!

After a brief moment of shock, Rong Ye quickly realized the benefit for Gu Qingqing, and eagerly shook her hand, "Little Qingqing, quickly agree, then you’ll be our little junior sister!"

He previously only planned to keep Gu Qingqing at Spirit Hidden Mountain, where he could ensure a carefree life for her. But if she becomes Wen Guiyun’s disciple, her status will change; not only would Wen Guiyun protect her, but even Si Lin and others, considering the bonds of fellow disciples, would take care of her—a most favorable situation for Gu Qingqing!

Gu Qingqing, noticing Rong Ye’s excitement, looked around at Wen Guiyun and the individuals behind him, contemplating briefly; Wen Guiyun appeared formidable, and if she became his disciple, she might also become powerful, assuaging her worries about safety. Additionally, considering how attractive Wen Guiyun and Si Lin appeared, growing up with such good-looking people could mean she’d also become beautiful!

Thinking this, Gu Qingqing’s eyes curved happily, nodding her head.

"Master, this girl cannot speak; she nods as a sign of agreement," fearing Wen Guiyun wouldn’t understand Gu Qingqing’s intent, Rong Ye quickly clarified for her.

Upon hearing this, an unexpected look flashed in Wen Guiyun’s eyes, deepening his smile, "Good, from now on, you will be my closed-door disciple!"

"Little Qingqing, quickly kneel to your Master." As soon as Wen Guiyun spoke, Rong Ye urged Gu Qingqing with palpable joy, more anxious than he had been during his own apprenticeship, contrary to his usual arrogance.

Prompted by Rong Ye, Gu Qingqing immediately knelt and bowed three times to Wen Guiyun.

Wen Guiyun stood to accept Gu Qingqing’s homage, then squatted down to personally help her up, flipping his wrist, a jade bracelet appeared in his palm which he placed on her wrist, "This is my gift to you upon meeting."

The bracelet seemed large at first but adjusted to fit Gu Qingqing’s wrist almost instantly, clearly a magic artifact.

Gu Qingqing was seeing such an artifact for the first time, widening her eyes in fascination as she studied the bracelet on her wrist.

"This is a Storage Bracelet, containing some trinkets; you can play with them first, and if they’re not enough, you can ask your master for more." Seeing Gu Qingqing fondly touch the bracelet, Wen Guiyun’s expression softened further, patting her head.

Gu Qingqing looked up, her eyes sparkling like stars as she gazed at Wen Guiyun, filled with happiness.

She had heard of Storage Bracelets from cultivators resting at her village; they were described as relatively advanced storage spaces, not commonly owned. Back then, Gu Qingqing thought it would be nice to have a Storage Bag, yet now not only does she have a master, but has obtained such a precious Storage Bracelet!

Desiring to thank Wen Guiyun, but unable to speak, she pondered and suddenly uttered a peculiar sound, "You will have good fortune soon!"

This was a blessing she found in her memory, which she could say to someone; it was her first use on a person, hoping the effects matched those in her memory, she watched Wen Guiyun nervously.

Upon hearing her voice, everyone except herself was momentarily dazed, then looked at Gu Qingqing in amazement, as if witnessing something extraordinary!

Feeling wrapped briefly in a bizarre energy, Wen Guiyun sensed it despite its fleeting nature, looking at Gu Qingqing in surprise, "It turns out to be Word Spirit Technique, the little girl’s origins are not simple!"

Wen Guiyun decided to accept Gu Qingqing because he calculated their fate connection, unaware of her possessing the legendary Word Spirit Talent. This talent, rarely known even in the Sub-immortal Realm, was said to only exist in legends. Yet unexpectedly, it appeared on Xuantian Continent, a low-level plane, coincidentally met by Rong Ye, becoming his disciple!

It can only be said, fate truly is astonishing!

Rong Ye had already witnessed Gu Qingqing’s Power of Word Spirit previously against the Lightning Silver Tiger, and wasn’t particularly surprised. He only worried she might faint again, as she did last time, relieved when she showed no unusual reactions.

"Thank you for your blessing, little girl," Wen Guiyun, noticing Gu Qingqing’s anxious gaze on him, chuckled, patting her head and turning her towards Si Lin and the others. "Come, meet your senior brothers."

Led by Wen Guiyun, Gu Qingqing first approached Si Lin and Nan Hua.

"This is your eldest senior brother, Si Lin," Wen Guiyun nodded towards Si Lin. "Your eldest brother is skilled in swordsmanship; if you want to learn, he can teach you. He’s also adept at artifact refining; you can seek his insights there too."

Gu Qingqing remembered Si Lin distinctly, having initially thought him to be an immortal.

Si Lin glanced at the smiling Wen Guiyun, then at Gu Qingqing, rummaged through his Qiankun Bag to find a bell, handing it to her, "Thousand Sound Bell, a defensive magical artifact, can withstand attacks from a seventh-level powerhouse three times, as a greeting gift."

Despite his cold tone, his gesture suggested willingness to accept Gu Qingqing as a junior sister.

Gu Qingqing looked at Wen Guiyun, seeing his nod, she reached for the Thousand Sound Bell and bowed to Si Lin in gratitude, unable to speak.

"This is your third senior brother, Nan Hua," Wen Guiyun turned to the person beside Si Lin, Nan Hua, noting, "Your third brother is very popular with female cultivators; if there are cosmetics, perfumes, fancy clothes, or jewelry you desire, you can ask him."

"Little junior sister, Master’s words are true; inform me of your preferences, and I’ll procure them for you. Don’t worry about my funds; I’m well-off. This little gift is for you." Waving his fan, Nan Hua winked at Gu Qingqing flirtatiously, handing her a small Array Plate with a grin.

Gu Qingqing blinked, finding her third brother resembling a peacock she had heard about, taking Nan Hua’s Array Plate cautiously, bowing to him in return.

Wen Guiyun led Gu Qingqing to face Yue Zhao and Mu Chen seated on the other side.

"Your second senior brother, Yue Zhao, is skilled in musical instruments; if you wish to learn, feel free to seek him." Wen Guiyun gestured towards Yue Zhao, continuing introductions for Gu Qingqing.

"Indeed, Master’s words are correct; should little junior sister wish to learn music, you are welcome to find me. This is my greeting gift." Wearing a green robe, Yue Zhao modestly smiled; already resembling Young Master Ruyu, his smile captivated further, extending a card to Gu Qingqing.

Such cards, issued by Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, held stored Spirit Stones, each having no less than ten thousand superior Spirit Stones; Yue Zhao was gracious with Gu Qingqing.

Gu Qingqing accepted Yue Zhao’s card with care, bowing to him in appreciation.

"This is your fourth senior brother Mu Chen, a medicine cultivator, best at refining pills; should you need elixirs, you can approach him!"

"Gathering Spirit Pill, something little junior sister might find useful now." Mu Chen, having briefly assessed Gu Qingqing’s condition earlier, knew her body contained Spiritual Power, indicating that a Gathering Spirit Pill would suit her cultivation needs.