A Gift from an Elder Must Not Be Refused

Seeing Chen Xi return, Azure Luan immediately rose from his seat. He first gave Qian Daoliu a slight bow before walking over to Chen Xi.

"Xiao Xi, let me introduce someone to you."

"This is the Second Worship of our Worship Hall. Remember to pay your respects whenever you see him in the future."

Azure Luan stroked Chen Xi's hair.

"Chen Xi greets the Second Worship."

Chen Xi respectfully bowed to the Second Worship.

"Rise, rise."

"I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything with me. Take this as a gift for our first meeting."

The Second Worship rose from his seat. His golden robe with silver sleeves gave him an air of mature composure.

Walking up to Chen Xi, the Second Worship placed a book in her hands.

"Our clan is vigorous in blood and vitality, and we have considerable expertise in body refinement. This book contains this old man's insights on body refinement. You may read it."

"Though you mainly cultivate Mental Power, you cannot completely neglect training your physique."

The Second Worship's voice was steady and powerful.

"Thank you, Second Worship."

Chen Xi bowed to the Second Worship again to express her gratitude.

"Azure Luan, take Xiao Xi around and let her familiarize herself with the Worship Hall first."

Qian Daoliu returned to his seat and sat down.

Azure Luan gave Qian Daoliu a slight nod, then clasped one hand behind his back and walked toward the exit of the Worship Hall.

After placing the book gifted by the Second Worship into her Storage Bracelet, Chen Xi stepped forward and followed behind her teacher.

As he watched Chen Xi's departing figure, a faint smile remained on Qian Daoliu's lips.

"Golden Crocodile, what do you think of this child?"

Hearing Qian Daoliu's question, Golden Crocodile pondered for a moment before giving his assessment. "Gentle and courteous, with extraordinary talent."

"She is seven years old, yet her Soul Power Level is already thirty-four."

"Such cultivation speed—I had only ever seen it in the young lord before."

"She is a rare piece of jade. If carefully taught, she will surely become the young lord's right-hand woman in the future. I believe she will have a place among the Elders someday."

Golden Crocodile's expression was solemn, and he did not stint on his praise.

"Too low."

Qian Daoliu softly uttered those two words.

"Her future achievements may not be inferior to Xue Er's."

"I just took her to Douluo Hall, and she received a gift there."

"Moreover, judging by the information Xue Er sent at the time, when she awakened her martial soul, she obtained a great opportunity through her martial soul's ability."

Qian Daoliu gave Golden Crocodile a meaningful glance and quietly added, "Golden Crocodile, if I remember correctly, your granddaughter should be about the same age as her."

"They are both young. Letting them interact more may be a good thing."

A sharp glint flashed through Golden Crocodile's eyes.

After all, he was from a generation older than even Qian Daoliu.

At his level, none of them were anything less than exceptionally shrewd. Naturally, he understood Qian Daoliu's hint. Since the Grand Elder had said that letting the younger generation interact more might be a good thing, there could be no harm in it.

After considering it carefully,

Golden Crocodile decided to find an opportunity for the two girls to meet and interact more.

Elsewhere.

On a path paved with bluestone,

Chen Xi remained half a step behind Azure Luan, silently following him as she familiarized herself with the surroundings.

"Xiao Xi, our Worship Hall has seven Elders."

"You have already met the Grand Elder and the Second Worship. I will now take you to meet the Fourth Elder. They all have an excellent relationship with your teacher and are your elders. When you meet them, remember not to neglect proper etiquette."

As Azure Luan spoke, he placed particular emphasis on the words "your elders."

Chen Xi instantly understood what Azure Luan meant.

When a junior paid respects to an elder for the first time, the elder naturally had to offer something.

"Rest assured, Teacher. This disciple understands."

Chen Xi nodded heavily.

Seeing that Chen Xi understood his meaning, Azure Luan secretly revealed a smile, though it quickly vanished.

Over the following period,

Chen Xi followed her teacher, Azure Luan, to visit the Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, Sixth Elder, and Seventh Elder in succession. From each of them, she received a very generous gift for their first meeting.

After visiting the Elders, Chen Xi followed Azure Luan to a study containing more than a dozen large bookshelves.

"Xiao Xi, the other Elders all gave you gifts. As your teacher, I naturally cannot be stingy."

Azure Luan took out a book nearly ten centimeters thick and placed it in Chen Xi's hands.

"This is the gift your teacher has prepared for you."

Chen Xi looked at the book in her hands and nodded slightly.

"Teacher, with such a thick book, I will probably need a long time to finish learning it."

Looking at the book in her hands, Chen Xi's expression turned serious.

"This is the table of contents."

"What you need to learn is every book on those shelves."

"When I studied these, it took me roughly thirty years."

Azure Luan looked at the bookshelves, a hint of sentiment appearing in his eyes.

Chen Xi revealed an awkward yet polite smile.

To be honest, she did not really want this gift. Although she did not dislike studying and even enjoyed it, thirty years... By the time she finished learning all of this and left the Worship Hall, the daylilies would have long since gone cold.

But then again,

as the saying went, a gift from an elder must not be refused.

So Chen Xi decided to learn as much as she could.

Following Azure Luan out of the study,

Azure Luan chose a room in the Worship Hall for Chen Xi to live in.

Entering the room that would soon belong to her,

Chen Xi found that it had already been arranged in advance.

The entire room was not only clean and tidy, but also fully furnished. It lacked almost nothing.

"Xiao Xi, it is getting late. Rest first."

"If there is anything missing from your room, tell your teacher and I will have someone prepare it."

"You have just left the Training Camp, so there is no need to rush into studying. Rest for a few days first, then I will formally begin teaching you. Remember to balance work and rest."

After gently rubbing Chen Xi's head, Azure Luan left the room.

Watching Azure Luan's departing figure, Chen Xi gave him a slight bow before sitting down on the bed in the room.

As she examined the room's furnishings, Chen Xi soon thought of something.

It seemed she had not paid attention to little Tang San for some time. Perhaps she should take a peek at Tang San's destiny.

No sooner thought than done.

Chen Xi released her martial soul, wrote Tang San's name in the air, and added tomorrow's date after it.

As the golden letters shifted, a new passage appeared: Studying theory, he drew lessons from his first attempt at absorbing a soul ring. Every day, he reminded himself that he must not recklessly absorb soul rings in the future and had to follow his teacher's theory.

Looking at the words displayed in midair, Chen Xi bit the Pen of Destiny in her hand, deep contemplation filling her eyes.