The fragrance of tea curled through the elegant side hall the Xu Family reserved for receiving important guests.
The white-haired elder stood as straight as a spear. He was none other than Yue Tian Douluo, one of the deputy hall masters of the War God Temple.
"I came uninvited. I hope you won't take offense, Dean Shen."
"What brings you here today, Hall Master Guan?"
"Your daughter," Yue Tian Douluo stated his purpose.
Just as expected.
A look of understanding appeared on Shen Xi's face.
Shen Xi immediately sent someone to summon Xu Qingjia and Na'er. Upon hearing the news, Leng Yaozhu came as well.
When Guan Yue's gaze fell upon Na'er, an irrepressible light of delighted surprise burst into the eyes of this expert who had seen countless geniuses, as though he had discovered a peerless piece of jade.
"Spear intent!" Guan Yue could barely contain his excitement. "I never imagined your daughter's talent in the way of the spear would be so astounding!"
As one of the only two Spear God grandmasters of the time, Guan Yue, like Yun Ming, had vaguely sensed the profound essence that spilled from Na'er's every movement that day, even though she had not fought.
"May I ask whether your daughter has formally taken a master?" Guan Yue asked eagerly, his gaze burning.
"Na'er is my student," Leng Yaozhu spoke up at just the right moment, making their relationship clear.
"So she is the Heavenly Phoenix's distinguished pupil." Guan Yue's expression relaxed slightly. There was still a difference between a student and a personal disciple.
His expression grew solemn, his tone more earnest than ever. "I have presumptuously come here today because I wish to take Miss Na'er as my last disciple, and the only personal disciple I will ever have! I am