If this had happened in the past, with such a supreme powerhouse willing to take him as a disciple, then provided he ruled out every conspiracy theory first, he would have been quite willing.
But now, he still had to weigh the pros and cons.
After all, he had little use for a so-called master now.
What was a master for?
First, status—a patron to lean on in this world where the weak were prey to the strong.
But Ye Lin already had that. The Spirit King was his greatest backing.
Second, imparting teachings, passing on knowledge, and resolving doubts.
Ye Lin could receive exceptionally clear answers on that front from the Origin Chamber of Commerce.
So he lacked neither.
At a time like this, he did not need to be so eager. He had to analyze the pros and cons first.
"The Eastern Region's Top Hundred comes with many conveniences and many benefits. Countless powerhouses like you flock to it like ducks to water."
"You also know that there are few fools in this world. There are also many cultivators who do not wish to become famous and only want to remain obscure."
"And yet, beyond its reputation, the Eastern Region's Top Hundred still draws countless powerhouses like moths to a flame. What do you think they are pursuing?"
The middle-aged man did not spell it out. Instead, he threw another question at Ye Lin.
Ye Lin really wanted to curse at him.
He hated people who spoke in riddles.
But right now, he still did not dare curse him to his face.
Other than fame, what made everyone go crazy over it was naturally the benefits.
As for what those benefits were, that was what he cared about most.
Yet the man before him would not say a