Yao Chen's Desire to Take a Disciple

"I refuse to answer!"

"Don't be like that!"

Xiao Yu stretched her leg out in front of Bai Xiaoran again.

"Go on."

Her legs were really long. Even with some distance between them, she could still stretch them right in front of him. Faced with Xiao Yu's kindness, Bai Xiaoran did not touch them.

Xiao Xun'er said unhappily, "Sister Xiao Yu, you really are quite open."

They're just long legs, aren't they?

Once I grow a few more years, mine will definitely be longer than hers. Brother Xiaoran absolutely can't be bewitched by Sister Xiao Yu's legs.

Xiao Xun'er moved Xiao Yu's legs aside in one swift motion. "Your legs aren't even as smooth as Brother Xiaoran's!"

Xiao Yu froze. The legs she had always been so proud of were actually inferior to Little Brother Xiaoran's.

"Xun'er, what nonsense are you saying? I'm a boy," Bai Xiaoran said.

Since when had his legs become smoother than Xiao Yu's?

Xiao Yu smiled. "I'll definitely have to try Little Brother Xiaoran's legs someday. I won't disturb you two any longer."

She had come to invite Bai Xiaoran to join Jia Nan Academy. Though he had not agreed, judging by his attitude, he would probably join.

"Xun'er, what nonsense were you saying to Sister Xiao Yu again?"

Xiao Yu said, "I wasn't talking nonsense. Brother Xiaoran's legs are soft and smooth. Xun'er has touched them before."

"Don't say things like that next time."

"I won't next time. Don't worry, Brother Xiaoran."

Xiao Xun'er secretly laughed. Brother Xiaoran's embarrassed appearance was just too adorable. It would be wonderful if I could conquer Brother Xiaoran.

"What did Sister Xiao Yu come for? She even went out of her way to send me away!"

"She invited me to join Jia Nan Academy. If I had chosen to join, I might have been carried off just now."

Given Xiao Yu's personality, once he agreed, she would definitely return to Jia Nan Academy that very day.

Xiao Xun'er said indignantly, "Sister Xiao Yu is truly despicable. I absolutely can't let myself be sent away next time."

"Jia Nan Academy's recruitment is still half a year away. Brother Xiaoran should first break through to Dou Master during this time."

"I want to break through to Dou Master too, but it feels as though my body is stuck. I need to find an opportunity before I can make a breakthrough."

"There's no rush. There are still more than six months left. Brother Xiaoran, you don't need to worry about breaking through. Xun'er will think of a way."

Bai Xiaoran smiled and rubbed Xun'er's head.

A moment later, Bai Xiaoran and Xiao Xun'er walked out of the room.

The Coming-of-Age Ceremony had long since ended, and the Xiao Family's maids were cleaning up.

"Young Master Bai, are you hungry? You didn't get to enjoy the feast just now."

A maid walked over, her gaze lingering on Bai Xiaoran.

"No need. I haven't eaten food in a long time."

"Alright. If Young Master Bai gets hungry, just call for me anytime."

Bai Xiaoran immediately took Xiao Xun'er's hand and left the Training Ground. He felt as though everyone around them was staring at him.

On the Xiao Family's back mountain, Xiao Yan was speaking with Old Yao.

"That child is truly a genius. This old man thought he would be a four-star Dou Zhe, but he turned out to be a nine-star Dou Zhe. With one final step, he can enter the Dou Master realm." Old Yao stood with his hands behind his back, clearly surprised.

Xiao Yan corrected him, "Teacher, that's a boy, not a girl."

"That doesn't conflict with anything. This old man can treat him as a woman."

A beauty like a flower, but unfortunately, he did not know alchemy.

Otherwise, Yao Chen truly would have wanted to take him as a disciple and nurture him properly.

"Find an opportunity to meet him tonight."

"Teacher, do you want to take him as a disciple?"

"Don't you?" Old Yao asked in return.

"Of course I do, but Brother Xiaoran doesn't seem like someone who wants to take a master."

"We'll know after meeting him tonight."

Outside the Xiao Family, Bai Xiaoran and Xiao Xun'er wandered around the streets for a while before returning to their rooms. Many of those who had attended the Coming-of-Age Ceremony had yet to leave.

That night, Xiao Zhan summoned Xiao Xun'er to the Council Hall to discuss some matters.

The moment she left, someone knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Brother Xiaoran, it's me!" Xiao Yan called softly, afraid that Xiao Xun'er would hear him and come back. He somehow felt like he had followed a girl to her home.

Bai Xiaoran opened the door. "Young Master Xiao Yan, why are you looking for me in the middle of the night?"

"Actually, it isn't me looking for you. It's my Teacher."

"Where is your Teacher?"

"Let's go inside," Xiao Yan said.

After bringing Xiao Yan into the room, Old Yao emerged from the Storage Ring as a phantom.

"I am Xiao Yan's Teacher, Yao Chen."

"So Young Master Xiao Yan was able to recover thanks to you?"

"I wouldn't dare take the credit. He relied on himself as well. I asked you here tonight because I wanted to ask whether you would be willing to take me as your master!"

After being betrayed by Han Feng, Yao Chen had become somewhat resistant to taking disciples. However, Bai Xiaoran's delicate personality definitely did not seem like that of someone who would betray his master.

"As long as you join my sect, you'll be the senior disciple. I can pass down everything I have learned in my life to you!"

This old fellow said I was the senior disciple, yet the moment he came to Brother Xiaoran, he changed his tune.

"I don't know alchemy, and I don't want to take anyone as my master."

Bai Xiaoran had not expected Yao Chen to come looking for him.

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to take a master. If you want to learn alchemy, this old man can teach you as well. I see that your talent is exceptional. You are certainly suited for alchemy."

"I don't think so."

Yao Chen gave him the feeling of someone trying to swindle him.

"You should know that alchemists are highly respected throughout the Dou Qi Continent. This old man was born an Eighth-grade Alchemist. Even in the Central Plains, they call me Venerable Yao."

Bai Xiaoran agreed with Yao Chen's words. In Wutan City, alchemists were extremely difficult to find. Even an alchemist like Liu Xi had been humbly invited by the Jia Lie Family.

Yao Chen continued, "Becoming an alchemist is no simple matter. An alchemist needs Soul Perception to sense the components within medicinal ingredients."

"Then please test me, Senior."

Bai Xiaoran sat cross-legged on the bed.

Old Yao reached out and began testing Bai Xiaoran's Soul Perception.

After a long while, Old Yao withdrew his hand and fell silent. Only after recovering from his shock did he say, "Your Soul Perception is excellent. It is even superior to this old man's in his youth."

"Brother Xiaoran is that amazing?" Xiao Yan froze.

"Of course. Moreover, his comprehension is excellent. He can go even farther down the path of alchemy. On top of that, you are about to break through to Dou Master. Taking me as your master is practically your best choice."

Without a good teacher's guidance, relying solely on oneself to explore the path of an alchemist would inevitably lead to many detours. If Bai Xiaoran became his disciple, those detours could become a straight road.

"I have no intention of taking a master for now."

"It would be a pity if you did not learn alchemy."

"I have no interest in alchemy for the time being."

"It doesn't matter if you don't take a master. You will also be going to Jia Nan Academy. If you change your mind then, you can come find me."

Yao Chen stood with his hands behind his back and smiled. "I, Yao Chen, have a very good eye for people. Kid, your future path will definitely be far-reaching."

"Teacher, then what about me?"

"You are someone who works hard."

Bai Xiaoran spread his hands. If Yao Chen were really that good at judging people, he would not have been betrayed by Han Feng and turned into this wandering soul.

"Little Yanzi, let's go. Xiao Xun'er will be back soon."

Yao Chen returned to the Storage Ring.

Xiao Yan waved. "Goodbye, Brother Xiaoran!"

"Goodbye, Young Master Xiao Yan!" Bai Xiaoran smiled.

Xiao Yan felt delighted. He turned around, gently closed the door, and left.