"Sect Leader, the moment I saw this child today, I felt an immediate affinity with him. We must share a destined bond. Why not let him join my branch?" Shang Zhengliang, head of Chaoyang Peak, stood in front of Lin Jingyu.
But before Shang Zhengliang had even finished speaking, Tianyun, head of Luoxia Peak, mocked him from the side. "Senior Brother Shang, you already have two hundred disciples. If every one of them shares a destined bond with you, then you certainly have an awful lot of fate."
"Sect Leader, these two children have suffered such tragic losses. Naturally, we should give them the best care. Why not let me take him as my disciple? I will teach him with utmost care and help him become accomplished, so as to comfort the souls of those from Caomiao Village." Cangsong gently took Lin Jingyu into his arms as he spoke.
Daoxuan nodded. "Junior Brother Cangsong speaks reasonably. Let him join your branch, then."
"Thank you, Sect Leader." Having obtained such an uncut jade, even the ever-stern Cangsong revealed a faint smile.
"As for this other one..." Daoxuan glanced at Tian Buyi before continuing, "let Dazhu Peak, who first discovered this matter, take him in."
Zhang Xiaofan's aptitude was ordinary, and Tian Buyi could tell at a glance. However, Daoxuan commanded immense prestige within the Qingyun Sect, so Tian Buyi could not readily object. He could only nod and take Zhang Xiaofan in.
With everything settled, Cangsong carried Lin Jingyu out of the hall. He swept his right hand through the air, and a flash of yellow light appeared. Cangsong rose gracefully into the air, then sped toward Longshou Peak with Lin Jingyu in his arms amid the howl of rushing wind.
Afterward, everyone departed, leaving only Daoxuan and Shi Yongheng behind.