Hearing this, Dugu Sheng was overjoyed. Without hesitation, he knelt and knocked his head firmly against the ground three times before Tan Ming. "I am willing! Your disciple pays his respects, Master!"
Dugu Sheng was entirely sincere in taking him as his master. Tan Ming could be called his Benefactor.
If not for Tan Ming, Dugu Sheng had no idea what would have become of him.
Moreover, Tan Ming's attainments in the Sword Dao were so profound—exactly what he needed.
Having an accomplished senior guide him was far better than fumbling his way forward alone.
Of course, once he became Tan Ming's disciple, his standing would rise considerably.
Dugu Sheng knew Tan Ming held a fairly honored position in Imperial Remnant Manor. As his disciple, at least he would no longer have to worry about Imperial Remnant Manor taking his life.
As long as he stayed alive, he would have opportunities to find Yan Xi, Huang Xiao, and the others in the future.
After accepting Dugu Sheng's three kowtows, Tan Ming nodded. "Rise. From this day onward, you are my disciple."
Dugu Sheng stood up and asked, "Master, will I be cultivating here from now on?"
"There is no hurry. I still need to speak to the Manor Lord about this," Tan Ming said. "Right now, you are the only one who can resonate with the Xuanyuan Sword. Imperial Remnant Manor has no other choice."
Dugu Sheng understood this. He also needed to use it to secure more benefits for himself, while accepting certain demands from Imperial Remnant Manor in return.
His master was one such example. His master could stay here because he had agreed to act on Imperial Remnant Manor's behalf three times. This was a kind of transaction.
"As for Imperial Remnant Manor's conditions, you need not