After taking on a disciple, Xiao Yan turned his attention to Xiao Heng. His gaze swept across the area before settling on Xiao Heng, and he smiled. "Look, I've already taken a disciple. With so many new disciples here, is there anyone you like the look of? You might as well take one for yourself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present turned their eyes toward Xiao Heng. Although Xiao Yan, as the Young Pavilion Master, held an innate advantage in status, in the eyes of many, Xiao Heng's greater strength was an even more appealing asset.
Moreover, given Xiao Heng's relationship with Xiao Yan and Old Yao, becoming his disciple was not much different from becoming the Young Pavilion Master's disciple.
Noticing those hopeful gazes and hearing Xiao Yan's urging, Xiao Heng actually found himself tempted for a moment.
But after sweeping his eyes around the crowd, he calmed down again and chuckled. "Forget it! I can barely manage myself right now. How would I have time to teach disciples? We'll talk about it when I have the time in the future!"
As Xiao Heng's disciple, they did not necessarily have to surpass him, but they could not be inferior to Xiao Yan's disciple either! Yet among all the disciples here, none seemed especially gifted. A lack of talent would not have been a problem, really. With Xiao Heng's current methods, changing someone's aptitude was not difficult. At most, it would cost some resources and effort.
But he truly had no time to take on disciples! This matter could wait until later.
"Ah...!"
Xiao Heng could clearly hear the disciples' sighs, but that was only natural. Leaving everything else aside, anyone who became Xiao Heng's disciple would certainly not lack cultivation methods or Dou Techniques, and resources would