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Na'er was not actually interested in the conditions mentioned previously, but upon hearing the final offer, she subconsciously glanced at Lin Tian, then at the genuine affection in Leng Yaozhu's eyes. After a moment of hesitation, she gave a gentle nod.

She did not dislike this enthusiastic aunt, and since Lin Tian's teacher was also here, following her likely wouldn't be a bad thing.

Seeing Na'er agree, Leng Yaozhu beamed with joy. She immediately released her and instructed her to perform the apprenticeship ceremony.

Na'er bowed obediently: "Disciple Na'er, greets Teacher."

Seeing this, Lin Tian could only sigh helplessly. He knew Leng Yaozhu's personality; opposing her would be useless.

Moreover, Na'er taking Leng Yaozhu as her master was actually a decent path. Now he could fleece his teacher, and Na'er could fleece Leng Yaozhu, picking her clean.

It was quite good that both of them had taken top-tier powerhouses as masters and had experts to guide them.

Furthermore, with Leng Yaozhu taking Na'er as a disciple, the plot had effectively been altered, which should count as a good thing.

With the apprenticeship concluded, there was no reason for them to linger.

Han Tianyi immediately summoned his exclusive mecha: a dark gray machine covered in intricate spirit-conduction patterns, with terrifying spiritual fluctuations swirling around it. This was a Black-Grade Mecha.

Leng Yaozhu likewise raised her hand to summon a Red-Gold Ornate Mecha. The mecha had fluid lines, a phoenix emblem on its back, and radiated a scorching aura of flames that perfectly complemented her temperament.

Both of their machines were merely Black-Grade Mecha, which left Lin Tian stunned. Given their status, shouldn't they both have Red-Grade Mecha?

Seeming to notice Lin Tian's confusion, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but tap his forehead:

"There is only one Godsmith; where would he find the energy to craft so many Heaven-Forged Metal pieces for us? It is already his limit to help us powerhouses forge Four-Character Battle Armor using Heaven-Forged Metal. Any more than that, and that fellow Zhen Hua would likely throw in the towel on the spot.

Therefore, in the entire Federation, aside from Zhen Hua and his cook, no one else possesses a Red-Grade Mecha. Black-Grade Mecha are the norm.

However, to be honest, a Red-Grade Mecha cannot compare to a Four-Character Battle Armor, unless it is the type heavily covered in Heaven-Forged Metal."

"Let's go, we are heading straight to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters." Han Tianyi stepped into the mecha cockpit first and gave Lin Tian a look.

Lin Tian didn't hesitate to quickly climb into Han Tianyi's silver mecha, while Na'er was led by Leng Yaozhu into the red one.

Two streams of light shot into the sky, mecha engines roaring as they tore through the horizon, speeding toward Shrek City.

The mecha's flight speed was quite fast; within half a day, the silhouette of Shrek City appeared in their field of vision, with the towering Heavenly Spirit Pagoda of the Spirit Pagoda headquarters standing out prominently.

The mecha landed steadily on the plaza of the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda. The hatches opened, and Lin Tian and Han Tianyi stepped out first, followed closely by Leng Yaozhu and Na'er.

No sooner had the four of them stood firm than an angry figure rushed out from the upper levels of the Spirit Pagoda, followed by several core members of the Qiangu Clan.

The newcomer had a tall, upright build and wore a luxurious robe with coiling dragon patterns. It was the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda and the controller of the Qiangu Clan—Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng.

"Han Tianyi, Leng Yaozhu, you two have gone too far!" Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng's face was livid, his gaze locked onto Lin Tian. "This kid was discovered by our Qiangu Clan first. You actually dared to intercept him halfway; you truly have no regard for this Pagoda Master!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward to grab Lin Tian's arm: "Little one, come with me. The Qiangu Clan is your best destination. I will personally teach you cultivation and guarantee that your future achievements will far surpass others."

Seeing this, Han Tianyi's expression darkened. He stepped sideways to block Lin Tian, stopping Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng:

"Pagoda Master Qiangu, one shouldn't speak nonsense. Lin Tian was discovered first by my descendant Han Tianxin, who also reported it to us. When did he become yours?

Besides, he has already voluntarily taken me as his master. It is too late for you to say anything now."

"Voluntarily? I think you used coercion and bribery!" Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng snorted coldly. "None of that counts!"

He then looked at Lin Tian: "Little one, I know your spiritual talent is outstanding. My Qiangu Clan has cultivation resources specifically for spirit-attribute Soul Masters, as well as the inheritance insights for the Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul.

As long as you come with me, these are all yours.

Whatever Han Tianyi can give you, I will double it; whatever he cannot give you, I can!"

Ah, this!

Lin Tian was dumbfounded!

Not to mention whether the Qiangu Clan's spirit-attribute cultivation resources were stronger than Han Tianyi's, what the hell did the Coiling Dragon Staff's cultivation experience have to do with him? He didn't even have a Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul.

If nothing else, just listening to Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng made Lin Tian feel quite awkward.

At this moment, Leng Yaozhu, who had been listening on the side, grew impatient. She stepped forward to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Han Tianyi and raised an eyebrow:

"Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng, are you acting like a rascal here? Lin Tian has already taken Elder Han as his master; how could he possibly change schools?

Besides, is my Leng Family inferior to your Qiangu Clan? And that Coiling Dragon Staff inheritance insight of yours—what the hell does it have to do with Lin Tian's Martial Soul? You've even stunned me with that! First come, first served; stop being so unreasonable!"

"I don't care! We put in the effort; we were the ones who saved this kid from the Evil Soul Master. We have a life-saving grace toward him!"

"God knows how you got up there. Don't think we don't know your true colors; perhaps it was you who..."

"I what? Say it?"

Leng Yaozhu immediately realized her mistake and stopped speaking.

After all, there might be eavesdropping devices here. Although her Leng Family fought against the Qiangu Clan, they were still part of the Spirit Pagoda overall. Internal friction was fine, but they absolutely could not expose their weaknesses to others; even if there was some hearsay, it couldn't be voiced.

At this moment, the two sides were at a stalemate, and the atmosphere in the plaza grew increasingly heavy.

"I don't care, I must take this kid! Lin Tian, from today on, you are a disciple of me, Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng!"

"He is already my disciple! Pagoda Master Qiangu, stop being unreasonable! Lin Tian has already performed the apprenticeship ceremony!"

"It's just an apprenticeship ceremony!"

Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng suddenly erupted with a terrifying wave of soul power, immediately locking onto Lin Tian and forcing him to his knees.

By the time Han Tianyi reacted, Lin Tian was already kneeling on the ground, only to be pulled back up by Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng.

Because Qiangu Dongfeng had not unleashed any killing intent, and Han Tianyi had never imagined he would lay a hand on Lin Tian, everything was already over by the time he reacted.

At this moment, Qiangu Dongfeng looked at Han Tianyi with a smug expression: "I have accepted the disciple, and he has performed the apprenticeship rites; he is my disciple now!"

"You are being completely unreasonable!"

"I am being unreasonable! But I can take a step back. Let us both take a step back; from today on, this brat shall be our joint disciple!"