Li Qingyun had received the good news, yet instead of the wild delight Lu Nanling had expected, he hesitated.
Only after seeming to deliberate back and forth for a while did Li Qingyun say thoughtfully:
"Thank you, Master Lu, for thinking highly of me, but this disciple truly possesses no Dao Bone Spiritual Root and does not wish to disappoint your expectations. Moreover, after first meeting Master Lu, this disciple secretly swore that one day, I would openly and honorably take a Dao Master as my teacher! Until I break through to mid-stage Qi Refining and prove myself, this disciple has no face...!"
"So, if there is nothing else, Qingyun shall take his leave!"
After saying that, Li Qingyun seemed to see Lu Nanling's ever-changing expression. He gave a deep bow, then lowered his head and slowly backed away, leaving the main hall.
Outside, Lin Wanjin and the others who had been waiting there all wore wonderfully varied expressions.
They were shocked and puzzled, unable to understand why Li Qingyun would let the olive branch Master Lu had extended slip away!
"Senior Brother Lin, come visit me sometime when you are free."
Li Qingyun nodded at Lin Wanjin, yet ignored that disciple surnamed Sun and the others. His Daoist robe fluttered as he strode away.
In the vast Record Keeper courtyard, Lin Wanjin was the only one he was willing to draw close to!
Seeing Li Qingyun leave as though nothing had happened, Lu Liqian, who had been watching all along, could no longer sit still. She immediately cast aside the clingy Gu Zizhan and entered the splendid hall.
She stroked the slight yet still inconspicuous swell beneath her robes and asked unwillingly, "Father, how could you simply let him go? And how should that Mysterious Spirit Cat be dealt