Lu Ren had spoken those words because of the Five Elements Divine Venerable's guidance.
Could this "Little Mu" possibly be that elder's given name?
Mu Feiyin was equally astonished upon hearing Lu Ren's words. She then rebuked him, "Lu Ren... what Little Mu? Do not spout nonsense!"
Rumble!
At that moment, the palace began to shake violently as terrifying divine power raged from within.
"Let him enter!"
A somewhat calm voice came from inside the palace.
Surprise appeared on the faces of the two women and Mu Feiyin.
Mu Feiyin in particular stared fixedly at Lu Ren, her mouth agape as though stuffed with two eggs. She wanted to see through his thoughts, yet gained nothing.
Just where did this boy come from?
Mu Feiyin was deeply puzzled. The disciple she had picked up from outside was becoming more and more unfathomable.
Lu Ren was likewise shocked. He had not expected a single sentence to make a Supreme Elder who had been in seclusion for years break precedent and agree to see him.
As Lu Ren walked, he asked the Five Elements Divine Venerable, "Senior, who is that Little Mu...?"
"She is my master!"
The Five Elements Divine Venerable said.
"Your... master...?"
Lu Ren was dumbstruck. "You call your master Little Mu?"
The Five Elements Divine Venerable let out a long sigh. "My master was more than thirty thousand years older than me. On top of that, I was an Ancient Martial Artist, and we were master and disciple. Within the sect, it was considered forbidden love. Yet we still disregarded the sect's rules and secretly met in private!"
"More than thirty thousand years older? Good heavens, the gods really fed you with a spoon!"
Lu Ren exclaimed.
No wonder the Five Elements Divine Venerable had told him not to