After leaving Bao'an Hall, Taibai Jinxing had continued to watch its every move from the shadows.
When he saw Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian leave Bao'an Hall for Jinshan Temple, Taibai Jinxing followed them.
Although he never showed himself, he knew everything that happened there.
"Let a monk become the master of our Heavenly Court's Star of Literary Ability?"
Taibai Jinxing could not help snorting coldly.
Although he did not know exactly what identity Xu Xian's son possessed,
even if the boy were only the Star of Literary Ability, he should not become a monk's disciple.
Taibai Jinxing could not bear to listen any longer. He turned and left at once.
Before long, Taibai Jinxing appeared again at the foot of Jinshan Temple.
After waiting a while, he finally caught sight of Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen returning in disappointment.
"You two, please stop a moment."
Smiling broadly, Taibai Jinxing waved a hand lightly and brought them both to a halt.
"May I ask what you need, sir?"
Xu Xian had little interest, but he stopped out of politeness.
Bai Suzhen, however, was an entirely different matter. She had no intention of stopping at all; she had been forced to stop.
For Taibai Jinxing, dealing with a mere snake demon was simplicity itself.
A trace of surprise lay hidden on Bai Suzhen's face. She truly had not expected someone to subdue her just after she left Jinshan Temple.
"Who exactly are you?"
Bai Suzhen stared gravely at the old man Taibai Jinxing had transformed into.
"I am Taibai Shangren, and your child and I are destined to become master and disciple."
"I was able to come here from my place of cultivation."
Taibai Shangren looked quite impressive in his attire.
At the very least, he had the bearing of an