The Three Divine Princesses felt a little regretful. After all, he was a young and powerful ninja, and having a child with him would surely produce exceptional offspring.
But they had only just met, and they weren't close, so they soon let it go.
The White Snake Sage didn't want to give up, though. This concerned Ryūchi Cave's legacy. As long as this young man remained alive, Ryūchi Cave's legacy could endure a little longer.
"Still, White Snake Sage, I'll never forget your kindness in letting me enter the Dragon Transformation Pool. I'm also willing to forge a friendship with Ryūchi Cave. I have a talented junior, and I'd like him to learn Sage Mode and Senjutsu at Ryūchi Cave when he's grown up."
The White Snake Sage beamed at that. It was a good arrangement. Ryūchi Cave would gain a powerful ally by teaching his junior Senjutsu, in addition to the favor of letting him enter the Dragon Transformation Pool.
The White Snake Sage said:
"Very well. Go with them and learn Ryūchi Cave's Senjutsu. It might come in handy someday. With your talent, it won't take long."
Fei Shi bowed as well to express his gratitude.
Of the Three Great Sage Regions, Ryūchi Cave was the hardest to deal with.
Before coming here, Fei Shi had prepared to fight and seize the means to train in Ryūchi Cave's Sage Mode.
He hadn't expected the White Snake Sage to show him so much respect, or to look past his youth. The White Snake Sage had treated him with great courtesy, so Fei Shi couldn't very well slight him. He bowed to show his gratitude.
At the same time, he reflected that strength was what mattered. Without it, he would never have been able to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool.