Of the three Supreme Elders, Ye Yuzhen was a narcissist. With a feminine face and handsome features, he loved wearing crimson robes and carried an air of rouge about him. Li Qingyuan's monstrous talent had not stirred any desire in him to take a disciple.
Instead, Ye Yuzhen favored Bing Ling'er, and even then, he only accepted her as a nominal disciple.
This was enough to prove two things. First, Ye Yuzhen liked surrounding himself with women. Second, he was very likely disgusted by men—perhaps even physiologically repulsed by them.
As for the mysterious Purple Cloud Fairy, though she was powerful, enigmatic, ancient, and even concealed purposes unknown to the Cangxuan Immortal Venerable, she had no interest in Li Qingyuan or any other genius.
Moreover, if Li Qingyuan took a master like her—a powerhouse with ulterior motives who could even deceive the Cangxuan Immortal Venerable—he would only feel insecure.
One was a narcissist repulsed by men, while the other was an immortal fairy with hidden intentions.
Wu Mengzi was a normal person. At most, he was prone to sleepiness because of his cultivation technique. Compared to the other two, he was far more normal.
Furthermore, in terms of public cultivation, Wu Mengzi was at Mid Mahayana Stage Completion and was on the verge of entering the Late Mahayana Stage. Once he broke through, he would publicly become the foremost of the three Supreme Elders.
Being able to take such a powerhouse as his master would be even more beneficial to Li Qingyuan.
Most importantly, Wu Mengzi cherished his talent. He had even spoken of how Li Qingyuan had fought his way out of a barren land, how difficult his journey had been.
A good deal required both parties to be willing, and taking a master was no exception.
Li Qingyuan