Clearly, he had not expected the Thatched Hall Master to mention Chen Wen specifically either.
The Master of the Thatched Cottage spoke again. "Xiao Di's younger brother has excellent talent, cultivation, and combat strength. Ask him whether he would be willing to join the Thatched Cottage."
Join the Thatched Cottage.
Ye Qinglian and the others exchanged glances.
In all these years, this was the first time they had seen the Thatched Hall Master take the initiative to invite a junior to join.
It seemed he thought very highly of Chen Wen.
But considering everything Chen Wen had accomplished, he certainly qualified.
They were no fools. Naturally, they knew that a genius like Chen Wen would have a truly limitless future, provided he could grow without meeting an untimely end.
Chen Wudi took a deep breath and hurriedly said, "On Little Wen's behalf, I thank you, Thatched Hall Master."
"As for joining the Thatched Cottage, I will inform him at the earliest opportunity."
He knew full well that if Chen Wen joined the Thatched Cottage, its name would offer him protection as one of its disciples.
Whether it was the Mandate Temple or any other faction, they would have to weigh the consequences before making a move.
It would more or less serve as a protective talisman.
Still, he did not want to force Chen Wen. Everything would depend on Chen Wen's wishes.
How could the Master of the Thatched Cottage miss what Chen Wudi was implying? He said, "It is entirely voluntary. There is no need to force anything."
"Yes, Thatched Hall Master."
Chen Wudi answered at once, inwardly breathing a sigh of relief.
"Good. Then that concludes today's business."
As he spoke, the Master of the Thatched Cottage changed the subject. "Do not neglect your cultivation either. The Ascension