Taking Yan Xuan as Master

Seeing Wu Yun and Lin Dong turn to leave, the Brocade Man curled his lip disdainfully.

But the woman in red grew anxious and reproached him.

"Hey, don't ruin this for me. It seems they're the only ones who have those Elixir Pills. I haven't seen them anywhere else."

The Brocade Man froze, not expecting that he had ruined things for the goddess.

"Ah, then I'll call them back for you."

Pointing at Wu Yun and Lin Dong, he arrogantly shouted, "You two, wait there."

Wu Yun ignored him and kept walking.

The Brocade Man panicked.

He suddenly rushed forward and grabbed at Wu Yun's shoulder.

"Are you done yet? Get lost!"

Primal Force surged from Wu Yun as he struck back with his palm, shoving him away.

"You actually dared to fight back? Do you know the Liu Family of Flame City?" the Brocade Man said furiously.

Wu Yun's palm strike had left his arm numb.

"Again!" Green light gathered in his palms as dense Primal Force burst forth.

"Late Earth Yuan Stage!"

Wu Yun frowned. He had not expected to run into some random rich young master who was already at the Late Earth Yuan Stage.

Flame City truly was on another level.

He also unleashed the Mysterious Jade Hand. His palms became as white as jade, wreathed in icy blue light.

Bang!

The two exchanged another palm strike.

The Brocade Man was sent flying by Wu Yun's Mysterious Jade Hand, though fortunately, a middle-aged man accompanying him caught him.

Wu Yun, on the other hand, was stunned. "What was that? All flash and no substance!"

He judged him inwardly.

Though the Brocade Man possessed Late Earth Yuan Stage strength, his Primal Force was abundant but unfocused. He was not even as formidable as Wu Yun at the Middle Earth Yuan Stage.

"Young Master, you're no match for him!"

After saying that, the middle-aged man prepared to make his move. Primal Force surged from him, and Heavenly Origin Stage strength erupted in an instant. Wu Yun and Lin Dong both tensed, turning serious. One drew his blade while the other formed hand seals, ready to fight.

"Fighting is forbidden within the Exotic Item Tower. Do you not know the rules?"

A deep voice sounded from behind Wu Yun and Lin Dong.

Wu Yun turned around. At some point, the gray-clad old man had appeared behind them.

"Master Yan!"

The woman in red and the two members of the Liu Family hurriedly bowed respectfully.

Master Yan merely glanced at them indifferently before ignoring them. Instead, he smiled at Wu Yun and Lin Dong.

With a single finger, he sent two invisible forces into Wu Yun's and Lin Dong's brows.

"I can't move!"

Wu Yun was horrified to discover that, in that instant, he had lost control of his body.

Master Yan saw the unusually lively and restless Spiritual Energy within their minds. Wu Yun's Spiritual Energy in particular had already neared the level of a One-Seal Talismancer. A trace of delight appeared on the old man's usually stern face.

"Are you two interested in becoming Rune Masters?"

The moment those words were spoken, everyone around them was astonished.

Master Yan's status was exceedingly noble. He was Flame City's only Four Seal Talismancer, and his position was no lower than that of the City Lord.

Yet he had actually taken the initiative to accept these two as disciples!

In Flame City, countless people wanted to become Master Yan's disciples but never had the opportunity. Yet these two had received his personal invitation.

The woman in red and the Brocade Man were dumbfounded.

They had just offended people Master Yan thought highly of.

Wu Yun and Lin Dong exchanged glances. Hesitation appeared in Lin Dong's eyes.

"Yes. If we can become Rune Masters, of course we are willing. But cultivating martial arts already takes up much of our time. If we divide our attention to cultivate the path of Rune Masters as well, I fear it will be difficult to achieve much. This is too important a matter. Please allow us to return and discuss it with our families. Once we have considered it carefully, we will come find you again," Wu Yun said tactfully.

He did not refuse directly. Master Yan was the strongest person in Flame City and could serve as a protector while they were still developing.

In the original story, Lin Dong had feared exposing the Stone Talisman's secret, so he had not become Master Yan's disciple. However, he still accepted Master Yan's gifts, which meant they had the substance of a master-disciple relationship.

Wu Yun felt that his system could not possibly be exposed, so he had no such concerns. Becoming Master Yan's disciple held no drawbacks for him.

Moreover, Master Yan was a good man.

"Ah, very well. But you must think it over carefully. Otherwise, such excellent Spiritual Energy talent will go to waste," Master Yan said regretfully.

No one could bear to give up such gifted Spiritual Energy talents. Naturally, he cherished talent.

If he could not accept them as disciples, he might regret it for a long time.

He took out two items from his Cosmic Bag: two identical Talisman Tokens and a dry, worn booklet.

He gave one Talisman Token to each of them and handed the booklet to Wu Yun.

"You two may study this Divine Movement Chapter together. If you become interested in Rune Masters, you may use these Talisman Tokens to find me at the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association."

"Thank you, Master!"

After thanking him, Wu Yun and Lin Dong left the Exotic Item Tower. Lin Dong said, "Big Brother, that Master Yan is no simple man. If we can become his disciples, not only can we learn the abilities of Rune Masters, but we will also have someone to rely on in Flame City."

"Oh? Then why did you hesitate just now?"

"I was worried that Master Yan might see through the Stone Talisman's secret."

Lin Dong voiced his concern.

Master Yan's offer had clearly tempted him as well.

Wu Yun said, "I considered that too, which is why I did not agree immediately. Your concern is not unfounded. Compared to my own things, the Stone Talisman is more easily exposed. If you stay close to Master Yan for too long, it will be difficult to hide it from a Spiritual Energy expert like him. However, since Master Yan values us so highly, it proves that our Spiritual Energy talents must be exceptional. We cannot waste this opportunity. So I think I should become Master Yan's disciple, while you do not need to. Once I learn something, I can teach it to you. That would be the safest arrangement."

"Mm, let's do that. Big Brother really has thought this through!"

After reaching an agreement, the two returned to the inn.

When Luo Cheng and the others returned, Wu Yun told him about Master Yan, leaving out Lin Dong's part.

"Yun'er, Master Yan actually took a liking to you!"

Luo Cheng said in surprise.

He understood Master Yan's standing in Flame City better than Wu Yun did.

For powers like the four major factions of Qingyang Town, a single word from Master Yan could determine whether they prospered or perished!

"Of course you should accept! Why wouldn't you? Being able to attach yourself to Master Yan is a blessing, boy. Master Yan is no weaker than even the City Lord. Follow him, and you'll learn real skills!"

Luo Cheng immediately made the decision and agreed to let Wu Yun join Master Yan's school.

Although he was Wu Yun's master, he had always regarded Wu Yun as a son. Naturally, he did not mind Wu Yun having another master. On the contrary, he was happy for him.

"Master Yan personally invited you, yet you did not agree on the spot. That was somewhat discourteous. I'll accompany you to the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association now to see Master Yan!"

Luo Cheng took the matter seriously. He told the others to wait at the inn, then brought Wu Yun to the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association.

Before long, they arrived at the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association, and Wu Yun presented his Talisman Token.

"You two are Master Yan's honored guests. Please follow me."

The attendant at the entrance recognized Master Yan's Talisman Token and immediately led them respectfully to the VIP Room to wait.

"I never received such treatment when I came to the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association before. Master Yan truly thinks highly of you!" Luo Cheng said. He had not expected the Talisman Token to carry such weight.