Hundred Inscriptions Dao Treasures and Azure Edge Dao Art

Lu Chong had imagined what an elder might say or do upon meeting him for the first time.

He had even prepared for how he would talk his way through it if they questioned his identity and origins.

But what he had never expected was that Elder Changming, whom he was meeting for the first time, would be so direct as to want him to become his disciple.

And from the undertone of the elder's words, there seemed to be a trace of... narcissism.

Faced with the seemingly approachable Elder Changming, Lu Chong did not dare show the slightest disrespect.

The fact that he could not perceive the other man's strength only meant that he himself was still far too weak.

He was merely a prospective inner disciple who had yet to truly enter the Dao. Before a Dao Profound Realm powerhouse like this, there was truly nothing about him worth boasting of.

"This disciple is deeply honored and overwhelmed by Elder's esteem." After pondering for a moment, Lu Chong finally spoke slowly.

"But?" Elder Changming seemed able to see through Lu Chong's thoughts as he picked up the thread.

Lu Chong gave an awkward smile. "I fear this disciple is unworthy of such an honor. Elder does not know me well, and I do not know Elder very well either. Why not give this disciple some time to consider?"

He had learned about the customs here. Taking a master was regarded as an extremely serious matter.

Once one truly became a disciple, master and disciple formed the closest of bonds—saying they were like father and son would not be an exaggeration.

But Lu Chong did not want to become entangled in such karmic ties.

Besides, he truly did not know Elder Changming.

Though his impression of the elder was