Taking a Disciple

"A truly fine prospect." After Mu Ye sent his Soul Power through Yun Chen's body for a full circuit, he exclaimed in admiration once more.

But immediately afterward, Mu Ye became puzzled. "But this martial soul of yours..."

Using the Body Sect's secret technique, he carefully examined Yun Chen's condition. On the way to East Sea, he had been wondering whether blood counted as a human organ.

At the time, he had considered whether Yun Chen's martial soul might be the heart, the blood-producing organ within his body, merely mistaken for blood due to the way it manifested. Yet when he actually met Yun Chen, he found that did not seem to be the case. Yun Chen's martial soul was not merely blood. His entire body seemed to show signs of becoming a Body Martial Soul.

"How is that possible?" Mu Ye was deeply astonished, because Yun Chen's condition bore striking similarities to the body of a Body Martial Soul. However, a martial soul's body was a complete whole, while Yun Chen's body was like an unpolished piece of jade. His entire body possessed the potential to become an independent martial soul!?

"Could this child..." A thought suddenly arose in Mu Ye's mind, and he sent another stream of Soul Power into Yun Chen's body. This time, he examined him more seriously and carefully. A moment later, Mu Ye abruptly opened his eyes.

At that moment, Mu Ye looked at Yun Chen as though he were gazing upon a priceless treasure. The last time he had worn such an expression was when he first saw his eldest disciple, A Ruheng!

"His blood and vitality are already so solid without any tempering, and the meridians within his body are as clear and translucent as glazed jade. His bones and muscles are incomparably well-coordinated. This is simply the most perfect unpolished jade Heaven has bestowed upon us!" Mu Ye cried out in amazement.

Mu Chen beside him also turned serious. Originally, he had not thought much of Mu Ye's arrival. But now, something seemed off. The way he looked at Yun Chen changed as well. Could this kid be hiding some secret?

Mu Ye's astonishment was understandable. Although soul masters with Body Martial Souls would have their bodies gradually develop toward the most suitable state as they grew and cultivated, Yun Chen's condition had clearly surpassed the limits of natural growth. It was as if a renowned teacher had always been at his side, adjusting his cultivation direction and strictly controlling the growth of his body.

Even if Mu Ye personally tried to do such a thing, he might not have been able to achieve it so perfectly. It was as though this child had been born capable of standing at the pinnacle of Body Martial Souls.

"How is this possible?" Mu Ye's mind was filled with that thought, but the next moment, he took out his Soul Guidance Communication device and dialed a number.

A moment later, the other party answered. Before they could speak, Mu Ye rushed to say, "Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle! I've encountered a piece of unpolished jade, purer than even Ruheng! I'm taking this child as my disciple. Thank you for the information, Martial Uncle. Next time I visit, I'll cook you a grand meal!"

After saying that, Mu Ye ended the Soul Guidance Communication call without waiting for a reply. He then crushed the device in his hand, completely cutting off any possibility of the other party calling back.

Everyone in the office was stunned by the scene, especially Tang Wulin, whose gaze toward Mu Ye became rather strange.

"Little fellow, do you know of the Body Sect?" Mu Ye sorted out his emotions and returned to his stern demeanor.

"I do." Yun Chen nodded. "The teacher who taught me body cultivation mentioned the Body Sect before."

"Have you already taken a master?" Mu Ye's heart sank, and he hurriedly pressed the question.

Yun Chen shook his head. "No. My family hired a private tutor for me."

Only after hearing that did Mu Ye let out a sigh of relief. If someone else had already taken such a genius as a disciple, he would have been miserable. After all, lineage was considered extremely important on Douluo Continent.

"Then are you willing to join the Body Sect and cultivate under me?" Mu Ye asked.

"I am." Yun Chen nodded.

From the moment his martial soul awakened, Yun Chen had been considering his future path. The Body Sect had always been one of his options. Moreover, judging by Mu Ye's current reaction, his martial soul seemed to be far more than what it presently appeared to be. If that was the case, joining the Body Sect was the best choice available to him.

"However, I already joined the Spirit Pagoda. Would that..." Before Mu Ye could respond, Yun Chen mentioned his membership in the Spirit Pagoda.

"The Spirit Pagoda?" Mu Ye paused, then waved his hand. "It's fine. Your grandmartial uncle will handle it."

Hearing Mu Ye say that, Yun Chen also relaxed. In the Douluo III era, independent cultivators had an incredibly difficult path ahead of them. That was why, when Leng Yaozhu extended an olive branch, he had accepted it without hesitation.

If that caused him to miss the opportunity to join the Body Sect, whether or not he would regret it, he would certainly feel helpless.

"Old Mu, lend me the kitchen at your Eastsea Blacksmiths Association. Since I've just taken on this disciple, I have to show him what I can do." Having accepted Yun Chen as his disciple, Mu Ye was overjoyed. He turned to Mu Chen as he spoke.

"Fine, fine, fine. I'll have someone take you there." Mu Chen had also been thrown into disarray by Mu Ye. He called over his secretary and had her lead Mu Ye to the kitchen.

After Mu Ye left, Mu Chen finally turned his gaze toward Yun Chen. It was not that he lacked discernment; he simply could not see anything particularly special about Yun Chen.

"An unpolished piece of jade? Is Mu Ye being a little too exaggerated?" Mu Chen wondered to himself.

About two hours later, a large table in Mu Chen's private dining room was filled with delicious food.

One had to know that the food Mu Ye made was all packed with abundant nutrition and energy. Even Zhen Hua, that Divine Craftsman, would be doing well to finish two dishes and a bowl of rice in one meal. A table this full was rarely seen. It was clear just how satisfied Mu Ye was with Yun Chen.

Mu Xi and Mu Chen were also invited to join the meal. As for Tang Wulin, Mu Chen had someone send him back to Eastsea Academy not long after Mu Ye went to cook. Mu Chen had originally wanted to investigate Yun Chen and Tang Wulin's forging talents, but after Mu Ye's arrival disrupted everything, he no longer had the mind for it.

At the dining table, Mu Ye barely touched his chopsticks. He simply kept staring at Yun Chen. The sight made Mu Chen burst out laughing.

"Mu Ye, don't stare at him like some pervert. He's already your disciple. Won't you have plenty of chances to look at him in the future?" Mu Chen teased.

"Quit interrupting. What the hell do you know!" Mu Ye replied irritably.

"I'm thinking about what kind of cultivation plan to make for him. With talent this good, it can't be wasted!"

At those words, Yun Chen, who was struggling with a crab leg, raised his head. "Um, Teacher, I'm still in school. Do I need to withdraw and leave with you?"