I Don't Want Anything Except Disciples

The president's words and actions have always been straightforward, which is also the consistent style of Xin Dong Street. So, after only one cup of wine, Lei Qiong brought the matter out into the open.

Ji Qinglin knew that the president wasn't someone who coveted the guild's shops, so there must be a reason for this idea.

"If the president needs it, Qinglin naturally has no objections. The president must have his own reasons."

Lei Qiong knew that Ji Qinglin had always respected him, but he still felt a little awkward hearing this, so he explained, "Could it be that I would covet your small shop? It's just that in another two months, the guild will be holding the Cultivation Grand Competition. In addition to debating and competing for wishes, some areas will also be re-designated for spheres of influence. The most important thing is that other guilds may also participate. Qinglin, your shop is small, but you are also an Elder. What if you clash with other guilds... I think you might as well just hand over the shop, that way it would be more dignified."

Ji Qinglin could tell that Lei Qiong was afraid that he would embarrass Xin Dong Street in the Cultivation Grand Competition. If there were objections from both inside and outside, he wouldn't be able to keep the place or save face.

Ji Qinglin, who had never started cultivation, could support the general store with his other abilities, but he also knew that he probably couldn't withstand this kind of direct conflict.

Before Ji Qinglin could reply, the white-clothed man pouring wine behind Lei Qiong added, "The president is doing this for your own good. Please don't let the president's good intentions go to waste."

Ji Qinglin naturally understood the president's good intentions, but he didn't expect this newcomer to dare to interrupt. He immediately looked up and frowned:

"Oh? Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Lei Qiong also sensed that something was wrong and turned back to lightly scold, "Congliang, don't be rude!"

"Yes."

Having a place to change the subject, Ji Qinglin naturally wouldn't let it go: "President, who is he?"

Lei Qiong didn't stand up, but raised his hand to introduce:

"This is Ji Congliang, a disciple taken in by Yu Ji Zi of Purple Dragon Peak. His aptitude is quite good. Yu Ji Zi sent him here to learn the Meridian Thunder Conduit Method."

After President Lei Qiong introduced the name, not only did Ji Qinglin nod, but Yu Ye behind him also nodded.

Ji Congliang? What a name.

Yu Ye: That's a weird name.

Crazy Night: What's so weird about it? It's just commemorating a previous profession.

However, Ji Qinglin quickly noticed the problem: Only a day had passed since the disciple selection ceremony, and this guy hadn't reformed at all. Even selling his ass to Yu Ji Zi wouldn't make him this familiar, unless they knew each other before.

Just as he was thinking, Ji Congliang stepped forward and saluted:

"I was just speaking carelessly and offended the Elder. Please forgive me, Elder."

He was very polite, but Ji Qinglin could see that this guy's eyes weren't looking at him at all, but were constantly drifting towards Yu Ye.

Has this kid really reformed? Yu Ye was brought by Master and hadn't had time to change clothes yet. Although the Sailor Suit was covered by a windbreaker, it couldn't hide her hot figure, not to mention her two fair legs and the erotic collar around her neck.

Ji Congliang admired Yu Ye's beauty without blinking, and the dissatisfaction in his heart towards Ji Qinglin, this empty Elder, grew even stronger.

He thought that although Ji Qinglin looked dignified and had an extraordinary bearing, he was a beast in clothing, dressing his disciple like this. There was probably no other possibility other than to satisfy his lewd tastes.

But then he thought, if this beautiful girl had already been well-trained, wouldn't that be even more exciting?

Yu Ye felt like she was being stared at by something unclean and couldn't help but lean closer to Ji Qinglin.

Seeing that Ji Qinglin still hadn't given a reply, Lei Qiong added:

"Qinglin, I've also thought about it. I'll keep the title of Elder for you. In addition to the settlement fee, I'll personally give you a sum of money every month, so you don't have to work so hard to run the general store. How about that?"

President Lei Qiong had tried his best to consider Ji Qinglin's situation. To Ji Congliang, it was simply unreasonably good.

And Ji Qinglin was indeed carefully considering it. The general store itself didn't have much income. Old Hu, an old-timer in Xin Dong Street, was also afraid that it would fall into the hands of other forces. Now, handing it over to Lei Qiong would save him a lot of trouble.

"Since the president has spoken, how dare I refuse? But I have a condition I'd like to discuss with the president."

Hearing Master agree, Yu Ye frowned.

They were breaking up just after officially becoming master and disciple?

Lei Qiong was overjoyed and said:

"Speak, I will do my best to satisfy it."

"I don't need any of the goods in the shop, but my disciple Yu Ye must still be my disciple."

Apart from the defense system, there was nothing valuable in the general store, but Yu Ye was a rare person he had found who was related to the old era and whom he could trust.

As soon as these words came out, Lei Qiong and Yu Ye were both stunned, only Ji Congliang on the opposite side frowned.

Yu Ye: He still has some conscience.

Crazy Night: So the Coal Boss is unwanted, right? Can I take care of her? Lei Qiong didn't expect that Ji Qinglin would still be concerned about his disciple at this time, but considering this was his first disciple, it was understandable that he would be particularly concerned.

"It's rare to see such deep affection between master and disciple; of course, I'll grant this request."

Not to mention letting her be your disciple forever, even marrying her to you wouldn't be a problem. But seeing her dressed up like this, it seems there's no need for help.

"You're called Yu Ye, right? Don't let your Master's good intentions go to waste."

Yu Ye nodded slightly:

"Yes."

Lei Qiong was about to discuss the details with Ji Qinglin, but Yu Ye slowly bowed and looked up, saying:

"President, this little girl has a question and would like to ask for your guidance."

"Hmm? Speak."

"I heard from my Master that you built your business from the ground up. Then why won't you give my Master a chance, but instead advise him to give up? Do you think my Master can't defend his territory or doesn't have the ability to work hard?"

Lei Qiong didn't expect the girl in front of him to be so bold, questioning him to his face and even telling the truth.

Lei Qiong wanted to reply, but then he thought, Ji Qinglin is a seven-foot man after all. How could Qinglin save face if he said it in front of his disciple?

Thinking this, he shook his head and didn't answer directly, but turned to Ji Qinglin and said, "Qinglin, you need to enlighten your disciple."

Ji Qinglin was eating and swallowed a mouthful of food before replying, "Yu Ye, that's just the way it is."

Lei Qiong, who had just taken a sip of wine, almost spat it out.

Qinglin, you're good, you know how to enlighten people.

Ji Qinglin wasn't just giving up; he simply didn't want to make things difficult for the president. After all, it was rare to find someone in Xin Dong Street who considered his situation.

Besides, agreeing to the president's request now was also a way of selling him a favor. The more miserable he pretended to be, the bigger the favor would be.

Yu Ye understood the reason, but she had truly seen Ji Qinglin's strength. Even though she had only seen one move, she believed that even a Qi Practitioner at the upper level of Foundation Establishment might not be able to do it, and she understood that her Master was just being tolerant.

She said this because she knew that her Master didn't care much about face, but she didn't expect his answer to be so shameless.

Seeing that the president was having trouble answering, Yu Ye pressed on, "President, I understand. So, if we can prove my Master's ability, can we keep the shop?"

"Yu Ye!"

Ji Qinglin wanted to turn around and stop her, but Lei Qiong waved his hand and said:

"Let her continue."

"If this disciple can achieve a good ranking in the Cultivation Grand Competition, wouldn't that prove my Master's ability, and we wouldn't have to hand over the shop?"

Crazy Night: How are you even crazier than me? Do you want to repay him for finding the Meridian Set?

Yu Ye: Not entirely. I know that Master is intentionally hiding his strength, but if the president agrees, Master will definitely teach us something, and Master won't have to take risks.