"If Senior Sister insists on giving it to me, then how about we exchange tokens? This token may not be worth much, but it has been with me since childhood. Consider it a meeting gift for Junior Sister."
Gu Yuanyuan could not refuse any longer. Seeing that the wooden token was indeed ordinary and did not appear valuable, she carefully accepted it. Yet she felt even more apologetic, thinking she had truly failed as a senior sister and had made such a flustered mess of things.
Just then, Gu Sheng's voice rang out at the right moment, carrying a faint authority.
"Yuan Yuan."
As though she had found someone to rely on, Gu Yuanyuan hurriedly turned to look at Gu Sheng, her eyes filled with grievance and pleading.
Gu Sheng looked at her calmly, his tone instructive.
"Let today's matter serve as a warning. When dealing with others, you must think thrice before acting. Do not rashly make judgments based solely on momentary impulses and appearances. You are my personal Head Disciple, so you must remember this at all times."
"Yes, Master. This disciple knows her mistake."
Gu Yuanyuan lowered her head and obediently accepted the lesson.
Only then did Gu Sheng turn his gaze toward Qi Diao Yaoyao, his expression growing several degrees more solemn.
"Qi Diao Yaoyao."
"This disciple is here."
Qi Diao Yaoyao quickly composed herself and answered respectfully.
"Since you have decided to enter my sect, we shall perform the ceremony of taking a master today. Serve the tea."
Miss Tantai, who had long been prepared, had somehow already brought over a cup of clear tea. Qi Diao Yaoyao took a deep breath, straightened her robes, and stepped forward. She knelt on both knees, accepted the teacup from Miss Tantai, raised it high with both hands,