Gu Yuena Takes a Master

Gu Yuena Takes a Master

Di Tian looked at Leng Yang Jun and said flatteringly, "Of course. The Spirit Pagoda is one of the Federation's major powers, and Brother Leng's strength is extraordinary. Now that I'm entrusting Na'er to you, this father can finally rest easy."

Leng Yang Jun hurriedly rose to his feet. "Brother Gu Yue, you flatter this junior. On the path of Soul Masters, the accomplished come first. Brother Gu Yue is a quasi-god, making you my elder."

Di Tian waved a hand. "I may possess Soul Power, but years of living in seclusion have left me ignorant of the Federation's current state. I cannot presume to be Tower Master Leng's elder brother."

The two continued their mutual flattery, making Gu Yuena do nothing but roll her eyes from the side.

Di Tian grumbled inwardly, Good thing His Lordship and I studied The Art of Speech before entering the human world. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known how to respond. Humans are truly weak and troublesome.

Soul Beasts had always been straightforward and disliked all these roundabout ways of speaking. Di Tian would rather fight Huo Yuhao again than stay here and trade empty words with Leng Yang Jun.

Di Tian waved at Gu Yuena. "Na'er, why haven't you greeted your teacher yet?"

Leng Yang Jun put on an overwhelmed expression. "Brother Gu Yue thinks so highly of this junior. I will certainly do my utmost and not disappoint Brother Gu Yue's trust."

Though he said that, Leng Yang Jun stood with his back ramrod straight, already blooming with joy inside. Leng Yang Jun was known for being aloof and composed, but that depended on who he was dealing with.

After all, Gu Yue Chun Qiu—the identity Di Tian had assumed—was a quasi-god. As long as Gu Yuena became his disciple, Leng Yang Jun and Gu Yue Chun Qiu would form an alliance in every practical sense.

Though the Spirit Pagoda publicly had only one quasi-god, Bei Gong Li, Leng Yang Jun's father, Leng Si Miao—the grandfather of Leng Yao Zhu and Leng Yulai—was actually still alive.

It was merely that Leng Si Miao had grown too old. His strength no longer matched quasi-gods in their prime like Bei Gong Li and Beddon, so he had essentially retired from public life.

But no matter what, Leng Si Miao was only old, not dead. For as long as he remained alive, his influence would continue to spread. His former students, old subordinates, and those he had promoted would all have to give him face and be affected by his influence.

To Leng Yang Jun, if Gu Yuena joined the Spirit Pagoda and became his disciple, then Gu Yue Chun Qiu would count as half a member of the Spirit Pagoda.

And as long as he could form a genuine alliance with Gu Yue Chun Qiu, the Leng Family would become a super family guarded by two quasi-gods, just like the Qian Gu Family when Qian Gu Shi Long had still been alive.

Even if Gu Yuena had been a useless cripple incapable of cultivation, Leng Yang Jun would have spared no expense to take her as his disciple. Much less when her talent was already so astonishing.

"Your disciple, Gu Yuena, greets Teacher."

Though unwilling in her heart, Gu Yuena still bowed to Leng Yang Jun, showing her sincerity in taking him as her master.

"Good, good." Smiling, Leng Yang Jun helped Gu Yuena up and took out a pill from his storage Soul Tool, handing it to her.

As a golden-red pill floated above Leng Yang Jun's palm, the temperature in the room instantly rose, and the previously dormant Soul Power became active.

"This is the Phoenix Nirvana Pill. It can cleanse one's meridians and marrow, improve one's aptitude without side effects, and may even cause a beneficial mutation in one's Martial Soul. Consider it a gift from your teacher."

As the era advanced, alchemical techniques naturally improved greatly as well. The method for refining the Phoenix Nirvana Pill was a closely guarded secret of the Leng Family. Anything capable of improving one's innate talent after birth was an invaluable treasure.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Leng Yang Jun studied Di Tian and Gu Yuena, feeling extremely satisfied.

His alliance with Di Tian was enough to give him an edge over Qian Gu Die Ting and secure more power. Meanwhile, in his eyes, Gu Yuena's talent was no less than Qian Ren Xue's, enough to protect the power of his faction in the future.

Winning twice meant a double win. Just as Leng Yang Jun immersed himself in his beautiful visions of the future, a discordant voice shattered his dream.

"Senior Gu Yue has come here, yet this junior failed to welcome you properly. I beg Senior's forgiveness."

At some point, Qian Gu Die Ting had also entered Leng Yang Jun's office.

When Qian Gu Die Ting had heard his subordinates report that Leng Yang Jun intended to take a talented Soul Master as his disciple, he had not thought much of it. In Qian Gu Die Ting's view, no genius could possibly surpass Qian Gu Huang Yu and Qian Ren Xue, so Leng Yang Jun could not threaten his authority.

But when he heard that Leng Yang Jun's new disciple had a quasi-god for a father, Qian Gu Die Ting immediately could no longer sit still.

What Leng Yang Jun could think of, how could Qian Gu Die Ting fail to consider? Di Tian's appearance would undoubtedly disrupt the delicate balance within the Spirit Pagoda and inevitably shake his authority.

And once his authority was shaken, resources would have to be redistributed. That was something Qian Gu Die Ting could not tolerate.

As Qian Gu Die Ting observed Di Tian and Gu Yuena, they were also sizing him up—the true target of their visit, the real helmsman of the Spirit Pagoda.

If Gu Yuena wanted to take control of the Spirit Pagoda in the future as she had in the original story, Qian Gu Die Ting was a mountain she could not avoid.

In fact, Gu Yuena's initial plan had been to join the Spirit Pagoda headquarters first, then have Qian Gu Huang Yu introduce her to Qian Gu Die Ting. She had not expected Leng Yang Jun to snatch her up halfway through.

In truth, the moment Gu Yuena completed the procedures and officially joined the Spirit Pagoda, Leng Yang Jun received the report and hurried over. Gu Yuena did not want to offend this Deputy Tower Master from the outset, so she could only go along with the situation and become his disciple.

Qian Gu Die Ting looked at Leng Yang Jun and said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "Brother Leng has gained such an outstanding disciple, yet you didn't tell me. Were you being considerate and trying to save me the expense of preparing a congratulatory gift?"

The unspoken meaning was: You formed a faction behind my back and want to fleece me for a gift, is that it?

Leng Yang Jun was not angered. "It had not yet been settled before, and I feared unforeseen changes. The Tower Master is also occupied with countless duties day and night, so I did not dare disturb you."

The unspoken meaning was: If I had told you, this would have fallen through.

Qian Gu Die Ting sharply noticed the Phoenix Nirvana Pill in Gu Yuena's hand and inwardly cried out in alarm.

This Old Fox even gave away a Phoenix Nirvana Pill. He must have already sealed the deal. I'm still one step too late!

As the Tower Master of Spirit Transmission Tower, Qian Gu Die Ting had only allowed three of his children—Qian Gu Qing Feng, Qian Gu Dong Feng, and Qian Gu Huang Yu—to take the Phoenix Nirvana Pill.

Given the preciousness of its ingredients and the difficulty of refining it, producing one pill a year already counted as high output.

Seeing the uncertainty in Qian Gu Die Ting's eyes, Leng Yang Jun revealed a confident smile. "Though I did not inform you in time before, Tower Master, you are now the first to learn that I have accepted a disciple. Since Brother Gu Yue is here today, why not hold a banquet to mark the apprenticeship?"

The unspoken meaning was: The genius disciple, the quasi-god support, and your gift—I want all of them.

Leng Yang Jun felt exceptionally cheerful today. Because the Qian Gu Family was so powerful, he had been suppressed at every turn by the younger Qian Gu Die Ting. Though he had never openly said anything, he naturally harbored dissatisfaction in his heart.

Qian Gu Die Ting did not answer Leng Yang Jun. Instead, he looked at Di Tian. "Since Brother Gu Yue has honored us with his presence, this Tower Master shall naturally fulfill his duties as host. It will also allow Brother Gu Yue to gain a proper understanding of the Spirit Pagoda."

The unspoken meaning was: Get this straight—I am the Tower Master!

Di Tian: What kind of riddles are these two speaking? I don't understand a bit.