After some thought, Ao Guang said, "Vine Dao Venerable, my daughter is young and ignorant, with no understanding of proper etiquette. Taking a master is a momentous affair and deserves a grand ceremony. Once this old dragon returns to his palace, I shall prepare lavish gifts and come again. We will send invitations far and wide and make a truly magnificent occasion of it, one worthy of your reputation."
Lin Tian turned around and smiled without a word.
Ao Guang was as slippery as a loach. He would never be so generous without a reason.
Sure enough, Ao Guang continued, "But my daughter is still young and does not understand many things. It might not be ideal for her to enter your tutelage now. Why not allow this humble dragon to teach her for a few more years? Once she comes of age, she can come to take you as her master. What do you think?"
Lin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. Just as I thought.
Ao Guang had honed the art of stalling to perfection.
He wanted to wait and see how the Heavenly Court responded before making his decision.
If Lin Tian refused now, he probably had another argument ready.
Lin Tian glanced at Ao Luan and silently divined the Heavenly Secrets. A moment later, understanding dawned on him, and he said with a smile, "Your words are reasonable, Dragon King. I was too hasty.
"In that case, let us make an agreement. Ao Luan can come again when she reaches adulthood."
Ao Guang was surprised. He had not expected Lin Tian to be so accommodating today.
He had prepared further arguments, but now there was no occasion to use them.
Still, this was a good thing. He took the offered way out and nodded. "Exactly, exactly. It