Your disciple Wu Chu pays his respects, Master!

At this moment, Hua Feier floated in, carrying several plates of Watermelon.

Wu Chu gestured and said, "Please, seniors, try this. It's called Watermelon, a fruit from the Western Land. Although it's not a fruit of Spirit Root, it tastes quite good. It's best enjoyed in the height of summer, but the weather is gradually getting hotter..."

The Long-Brow Old Daoist was initially somewhat disdainful of the Watermelon, but upon sensing the cold air emanating from Watermelon, he couldn't help but pick up a piece and take a bite.

After taking a bite, he couldn't stop.

Cool and crisp, sweet and delicious... Actually, the main thing is the coolness. This way of eating fruits by chilling them with ice cubes is something he had never thought of before.

He had to admit what Qingqiu Li had told him: although the master of Purple Jade Mountain wasn't very skilled in cultivation, he certainly knew how to enjoy life.

What impressed him even more were the various delicacies that the Little Flower Fairies served them one after another—steamed, stir-fried, pan-fried, boiled, deep-fried, stewed...

A wide variety of types and styles...

The sight was dazzling, and the food made their eyes light up.

What is good food?

This is real gourmet food!

The Long-Brow Old Daoist, who had tasted Qingqiu Li's cooking before, had to admit that Qingqiu Li was right. Her cooking skills were really no match for Little Moon Spirit's; they were far inferior.

This made him even more eager to take Little Moon Spirit as his disciple. If he had such a disciple by his side, wouldn't he be able to enjoy delicious food anytime?

Before he could figure out how to seduce Little Moon Spirit, he heard elegant music, and then a group of Little Flower Fairies floated in from outside the hall. Clouds gathered in the center of the Main Hall, and the Little Flower Fairies raised their long ribbons and water sleeves above the clouds.

Music, dance, food...

It all boils down to one word: Enjoy!

Oops!

Since Little Moon Spirit is unwilling to become an apprentice, why not take this junior as our disciple?

The Long-Brow Old Daoist stroked his Long-Brow, his mind racing. He thought, "If I could just take this kid as my disciple, wouldn't I have everything? Besides, this junior is so quick-witted; he certainly won't be too bad at comprehending the Great Dao..."

The Long-Brow Old Daoist thought the plan was increasingly feasible, but before he could even speak, the Yin-Yang Ancestor was already smiling and raising his cup to Wu Chu, asking, "Young friend, do you have a master?" After glancing at the Long-Brow Old Daoist, he added directly, "Become my disciple!"

Wu Chu, who was enjoying the performance of the Little Flower Fairies, was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses and asked, "Senior, do you wish to take me as your disciple?"

Although this Yin-Yang Ancestor was quite powerful, being an ancestor-level figure after all, Wu Chu was actually reluctant to accept him, considering his 'short lifespan'.

Moreover, when Ancestor Hongjun preaches at the Purple Cloud Palace in the future, given his relationship with Ancestor Hongjun and Brother Hao, securing a spot would be a piece of cake.

Even if my cultivation level is poor and I haven't reached the Daluo Realm by then, with the Yibao, this Merit Supreme Treasure, I should be able to pass through the Primordial Chaos and reach the Purple Cloud Palace!

In comparison, this person will die while Hongjun becomes a saint. Wouldn't it be better to be a disciple of Sage? Why seek out such a short-lived master?

However, Wu Chu could not refuse Yin-Yang Ancestor's proposal like Little Moon Spirit had.

Little Moon Spirit is still young, and Little Chef at that. These two elders came here specifically for the food, so they naturally showed Little Moon Spirit unusual leniency.

He certainly wouldn't receive the same treatment as Little Moon Spirit, so it was really hard for him to refuse.

Fortunately, the Long-Brow Old Daoist on the other side couldn't stand it any longer and snorted at the Yin-Yang Ancestor, "Shameless old man, you dare to call yourself his master? Junior, pay homage to me..."

"Ha ha..."

Just then, the Puppet of Ancestor Hongjun, which Wu Chu had placed on the altar and which had remained silent until then, suddenly let out a series of hearty laughs.

Then a figure rose from the offering table, stepped down, and bowed to the two as he walked, saying, "My two old friends, how have you been? I never expected to meet you here at my humble abode. What a coincidence! Hahaha..."

The old patriarch stroked his long beard and gestured towards Wu Chu, his expression as if to say, "Why haven't you come and greet your master yet?"

At this moment, Wu Chu was actually a little confused.

But after receiving the patriarch's signal, he subconsciously bowed and said, "Disciple Wu Chu greets Master. How come Master has time to travel to my place?"

Only after saying this did Wu Chu realize what he had said.

Holy crap! What did I just say?

What did our ancestor just say?

Wu Chu had considered becoming Ancestor Hongjun's disciple, after all, this future Sage had been brought before him, and it wouldn't be right not to try and curry favor with him.

However, at that time, Ancestor Hongjun refused him because the time was not right, and instead gave him a jade pendant containing knowledge of various formations and restrictions.

Before leaving, he left a Puppet clone here.

He used to worry that his ancestor's clone might be bored and spy on him.

Later, he realized he was overthinking things; the ancestor never reacted when he worshipped him. It wasn't until Hong Yun worshipped this avatar of the ancestor that the ancestor finally showed some reaction.

Unexpectedly, the patriarch himself has appeared this time. Why is that?

Could it be that because these two patriarchs were vying to take him as a disciple, Ancestor Hongjun thought it was a good fit and thus rushed over to finalize the title?

This bow and the address of 'Master' were irreversible, especially since they were done in front of the other two patriarchs.

Unless Ancestor Hongjun becomes displeased with him in the future and expels him from the sect.

But thinking about it, it seems that even though Ancestor Hongjun has taken in so many disciples in the future, he has never expelled any of them! With this in mind, Wu Chu felt much more at ease.

Moreover, at this time, besides his two disciples Hao and Yao... these two should not have been his formal disciples yet; they were probably just Daoist novices who considered themselves disciples, which is actually not a problem. The ancestor enlightened them and imparted skills to them, so in name he could indeed be considered their master.

But if we're talking about it in the truest sense, wouldn't I be considered the chief disciple of Jade Capital Mountain?

Will the Three Pure Ones all have to call me "Senior Brother" in the future?

Thinking of this, Wu Chu couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

On the other side, the Long-Brow Old Daoist and the Yin-Yang Ancestor both looked rather displeased when they saw Ancestor Hongjun. What was this old fellow up to? Was he trying to kidnap them?

Although they had seen the Puppet clone before, they never expected it to be this old fellow. The Yin-Yang Ancestor said unhappily, "Old Man Hongjun, what do you mean by this?"

The Long-Brow Old Daoist nodded and said, "You want to compete with me for a disciple?"

Hongjun laughed and sat down in the seat that Wu Chu had been sitting in. Wu Chu obediently gave up his seat and told Hua Feier to change the food on the table and prepare a new one for the ancestor.

The old ancestor chuckled and asked, "Why are you two old friends so surprised? Isn't the mere presence of this avatar here enough to explain everything?"

"Shameless old man, do you think I dare not destroy your Dao clone?" the Yin-Yang Ancestor roared.

They're not blind; they can see through the trickery involved.