Baili Hong's expression gradually darkened.
Feng Buhui narrowed his eyes as well.
Just as the two were caught between a rock and a hard place, Xu Changqing spoke. "Fourth Senior Brother, Sixth Senior Brother, you needn't trouble yourselves."
The two looked at him at the same time.
Xu Changqing smiled. "Aside from Xu Xiao, I have two other daughters and a son."
He paused, then continued, "Xu Linglong, Xu He, and Xu Sui all have quite good talent and aptitude.
Moreover, without exception, they all possess Water Spirit Roots.
Xu He and Xu Sui have even mastered the Black Water of the Profound River."
Baili Hong nodded slightly. "Indeed."
Though he had only met them once before, he could still tell.
It was simply that Xu Ping'an and Xu Xiao had been far too dazzling at the time.
Now that he thought back on it, the others were no ordinary people either.
Xu Changqing spoke sincerely. "If you two Senior Brothers do not mind, why not consider them?"
After mulling it over, Baili Hong finally nodded. "Very well."
He glanced at Xu Xiao. Though reluctance lingered in his gaze, he still let go. "My Dao title is the 'Master of the Mysterious Origin Water-Controlling Star River,' and what I excel at most is controlling water."
Xu Xiao looked at Feng Buhui and blinked. "You don't have a competitor anymore!"
Feng Buhui was also rather surprised. "Fourth Senior Brother, you're giving up?"
Baili Hong's Dao Heart was firm. Once he decided to let go, he did so without dragging his feet. Looking at Xu Changqing, he said solemnly, "Ninth Junior Brother, I'll take Xu He and Xu Sui as my disciples."
Xu Changqing smiled faintly. "Good."
Feng Buhui raised a brow, surprise coloring his tone. "Fourth Senior Brother, I thought you