Mu Ye: Then What Am I, a Poet?

A warm smile hung on the burly chef's face.

From the moment he entered, his gaze had been fixed on Lin Jin.

His eyes were somewhat fervent, as though he had spotted some peerless treasure.

Soon enough.

Dish after dish, each prepared from precious spiritual ingredients, was placed upon the table.

There were also rare ingredients among them.

For instance, the Ruby Shrimp that, in the original timeline, allowed Tang Wulin to break through another seal of the Golden Dragon King after eating it, was among them.

Back then.

Mu Chen had also paid a great price to nurse his body back to health.

Even when he had been severely malnourished, Mu Chen had still helped him lay down a solid foundation.

Yet compared to what lay before him now.

All the spiritual ingredients he had eaten in the past were simply on a different level.

The identities of the two before him were truly extraordinary.

Before long, the already small dining table was completely filled.

"Tsk."

"I really have you, kid, to thank for this."

"Normally, even I wouldn't easily get to see so many precious dishes gathered on one table."

Zhen Hua clicked his tongue.

Mu Ye shot him a glare and sneered.

"Why are you talking so much?"

"Eat your food. If you're not eating, get out. Don't disturb me."

Zhen Hua clicked his tongue again.

Without another word, he dug in heartily.

He did not mind Mu Ye's attitude in the slightest.

The two were far too familiar with each other.

It was perfectly normal for them to occasionally greet each other's family members.

Mu Ye was clearly still angry about how, during his previous call with Mu Chen, Zhen Hua had said it would be a good thing for Lin Jin to study at Shrek.

There was no other reason.

Ever since Mu Ye had accidentally overheard his conversation with Mu Chen and learned of Lin Jin's existence.

He had already regarded Lin Jin as a prospective disciple of the Body Sect.

Mu Ye had even secretly gone to Eastsea City to see Lin Jin.

Otherwise, he would not have been so persistent.

Mu Ye's thoughts were actually quite simple.

I'm such good friends with you.

As one of the top powerhouses of this era, I was willing to be your chef and bodyguard.

And what about you?

You knew full well that my Body Sect had declined and struggled to find disciples.

Now that I had finally taken a liking to one.

Not only did you, my good brother, refuse to help me, you even took the initiative to send away the prospective disciple I had set my sights on.

Wasn't that just disgusting?

If I could still give you a nice face after that, then what am I, a poet?

Zhen Hua, who had been rebuked, knew he was in the wrong and said nothing.

Lin Jin blinked, not daring to interrupt.

At that moment.

Mu Ye brought out another plate and set it before Lin Jin.

The food on it was soft, sticky, and golden, resembling jelly.

Its rich fragrance spread through the air, making Lin Jin swallow unconsciously.

"This is good stuff. It will be of great use to your body."

Even Zhen Hua's attention was drawn over, and he offered a word of praise.

Then his gaze shifted back to Mu Ye.

"You old fellow, did you leave some time ago just to prepare this?"

"No wonder you came back injured."

"Tsk, tsk."

Lin Jin's eyes flickered.

Even Zhen Hua praised it, and with Mu Ye's strength, he had actually been injured while acquiring these ingredients.

What exactly was this?

Mu Ye smiled faintly.

His burning gaze fixed upon Lin Jin as he spoke.

"Before I explain what this is, I need to confirm something with you first."

Lin Jin's expression turned solemn as he rose to his feet.

"Please speak, Senior."

Mu Ye pressed Lin Jin back down and said.

"I heard from this old fellow that you rejected Shrek's offer and did not choose to join the Tang Sect either?"

Because he valued him, he had learned a great deal about him.

With a little effort.

It was not difficult to investigate the purpose behind the Zero Class led by Wu Zhangkong at Eastsea Academy.

Moreover, during the Spirit Master tournament at the Skysea Feast, Tang Wulin and the others had already displayed Tang Sect secret arts such as the Purple Demon Eye.

Lin Jin nodded at those words.

"There are branches everywhere beneath the sky."

"Good!"

Mu Ye's eyes lit up.

A scorching aura burst forth from his body involuntarily, yet he protected Lin Jin perfectly, not allowing him to be affected in the slightest.

"Then let me ask you this: are you willing to become my disciple?"

Mu Ye stared at him intently.

Before Lin Jin could answer, he continued.

"Before you answer, I need to explain my identity, as well as the benefits of joining our Body Sect."

"I am the Body Sect Master, Mu Ye."

"At the same time, I am a Four-Word Battle Armor Master and a God-Level Mecha Master."

"And you."

"Although your Martial Soul is not a Body Martial Soul."

"Your understanding of bloodline is exceptionally gifted."

"Furthermore, I have actually observed you before and know that your Martial Soul possesses the effect of tempering the physical body."

"That is enough."

"Believe me. Although my Body Sect has indeed declined, and few people even know of us now."

"Nowhere in the world will you find anyone who can surpass the Body Sect in developing Bloodline Power."

"Joining the Body Sect will absolutely be the most correct choice you can make."

After Mu Ye finished speaking, he stared intently at Lin Jin.

Nervously awaiting Lin Jin's answer.

How could Lin Jin not know everything Mu Ye had said?

Aside from personal reasons.

His refusal to join Shrek or the Tang Sect had inevitably also been due to his need to obtain the Body Sect's secret cultivation methods.

Now, all it would take was a nod from him.

And everything would be accomplished.

How could his heart not stir?

But unfortunately.

He still had to put on an act.

He had to act out the shock on his face, the pleading look he cast toward Zhen Hua, and the hesitation in his heart.

Though he did not need to fake much of the shock.

Because he truly had not expected Mu Ye to have secretly gone to Eastsea City to see him.

Not only had he failed to notice it, even Mu Chen had not sensed anything at all.

But before a powerhouse of this level.

Perhaps not noticing was only natural.

"Joining the Body Sect will not harm you."

"But the specific choice is still yours to make."

"Whether it is me or your teacher, we will support your decision."

Zhen Hua had already put down his Chopsticks, his face completely serious.

This time, Mu Ye did not glare at Zhen Hua. He continued looking at Lin Jin and said against his true feelings.

"Of course, you may refuse."

"My Body Sect may have few members, but we are not so desperate that we cannot do without anyone."

Lin Jin did not keep Mu Ye in suspense any longer.

He was genuinely a little worried that he might drive this big shot away.

"I am willing."

"Disciple Lin Jin greets Teacher."

With a solemn expression, Lin Jin stood again and respectfully bowed to Mu Ye.

"Hahaha!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

Mu Ye immediately burst into hearty laughter and pressed Lin Jin back down once more.

"The Body Sect has gained another genius today. This is truly a day of great joy."

"When your senior brother learns that he has a junior brother, he will likely be too happy to sleep."

"I will introduce you to each other later."

Lin Jin's eyes flickered.

He knew that the senior brother Mu Ye spoke of was A Ruheng.

In the end, A Ruheng had become someone who cultivated the Flawless Golden Body.

He could even withstand the attacks of ten Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shells with his body and emerge completely unharmed.

His physical strength alone was comparable to Four-Word Battle Armor.

He had many other achievements as well.

To sum it up in one sentence.

His physical body was invincible!

As Lin Jin's thoughts churned, Mu Ye spoke again.

"As your teacher, how could I not give my disciple a meeting gift?"