Soul Household.
Han Xuanji could see from afar that the Soul Household's encampment was brightly lit and bustling with people.
Hun Qianxue at the forefront, followed by a group of familiar faces including Hun Qianling, Hun Jiuge, Wang Ping, and Li Tiantong, as well as many core disciples and elders of the Soul Household. Everyone's face was filled with anticipation and excitement.
As soon as Han Xuanji landed, Hun Qianxue strode up to him, his smile even brighter than when he was on the high platform of the Principle Conference. He looked Han Xuanji up and down, and only after confirming that he was safe and sound did he feel relieved.
" Xuanji!"
Hun Qianxue patted his shoulder, his tone full of eagerness:
"You're finally back! We've all been waiting for you!"
Hun Qianling, standing behind him, quickly stepped forward, her gaze falling on Han Xuanji's face with a mixture of concern and curiosity.
"So? What does Elder Meng want with you?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding noise immediately subsided, and everyone's attention focused on Han Xuanji.
In a remote place like Thousand Souls City, to be able to become a disciple of a Sage of the Great Dao Society is fortuitous opportunity that one would never even dare to dream of.
If this is true, then the Soul Household's position in Thousand Souls City will likely be unshakeable from now on.
Han Xuanji glanced at everyone's expressions and smiled slightly.
When he first came to the Soul Household, some people were dissatisfied with him, but after his actions, no one in the Soul Household had any objections.
Even the prestige of Hun Qianxue, the head of the family, is now lower than his.
However, Han Xuanji pondered for a moment but still did not answer the question.
After all, his master accepted the disciple privately, probably planning to announce it a month later. It wouldn't be good if he let it out now.
Seeing that Han Xuanji didn't want to talk about it in public, Hun Qianxue quickly changed the subject and didn't dwell on the matter.
Now that Han Xuanji had made her appearance, no one bothered to crowd around her.
Led by Hun Qianxue, they passed through the throng of people and entered the main hall.
The palace doors slowly closed behind us, shutting out the noise from the outside world.
Only Hun Qianxue, Hun Qianling, and Han Xuanji remained in the main hall.
Hun Qianxue turned around, his eyes filled with curiosity:
" Xuanji, now that there are no outsiders here, tell me the truth, what exactly is the matter that Elder Meng wanted to see you about?"
Han Xuanji didn't keep them in suspense, and spoke calmly:
Elder Meng truly wants to take me as his disciple.
Hun Qianxue's eyes lit up, and he was about to congratulate Han Xuanji when Han Xuanji's next words stunned him.
However, I did not agree.
Hun Qianxue's smile froze, and Hun Qianling beside him widened her eyes, as if she had heard something unbelievable.
Hun Qianxue opened his mouth, thought for a long time, and then squeezed out a sentence:
"You didn't agree? That's Sage from the Great Dao Society..."
Han Xuanji looked at him like this, smiled, and added:
"Because I took another person as my master."
Hun Qianxue was slightly taken aback:
"Another person? Who? Could there be someone even more powerful than Elder Meng?"
Han Xuanji slowly uttered four words:
" Nine Mysteries Holy Lord."
The hall remained silent for a few breaths.
Hun Qianxue's expression changed rapidly, from confusion to astonishment, and then to shock.
He stood there with his mouth agape, taking a long time to come to his senses, his voice rising several decibels:
"Wait... who did you say? The Nine Mysteries Holy Lord?"
Hun Qianling, standing beside her, unconsciously repeated:
" Nine Mysteries Holy Lord?"
Han Xuanji confirmed it again:
"That's right, it's the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord. He personally accepted me as his disciple today, and Elder Meng was right there."
He didn't say anything more.
Figure it out yourself.
Hun Qianxue and Hun Qianling exchanged a glance, both seeing undisguised shock in each other's eyes.
Han Xuanji would never joke about something like this.
If that's true, then the weight will be completely different.
Do you know who the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord is?
Hun Qianxue took a deep breath, lowered his voice, and spoke in a tone he had never used before:
"My father once mentioned it to me when he was still alive."
The Nine Mysteries Holy Lord is a direct descendant of the Saint Emperor of the Sacred Court and a personally taught disciple of the Four Great Saint Venerable.
His background was so powerful and his status so high that he belonged to the very top tier of the entire Sacred Court.
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
Although Mo Chenxiao accepted him as a disciple, he did not elaborate on his background. He only thought that Mo Chenxiao was a Holy Lord with a profound background, but he did not expect it to be this profound.
"No wonder he used three Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit in one go; no wonder he said that in the entire Sacred Court, there are only a handful of people more proficient in the Dao of Fate than him."
Han Xuanji's mind raced. No wonder the other party was so generous; their status and family background were indeed extraordinary.
Seeing his expression, Hun Qianxue knew that he had only just learned about this, and couldn't help but sigh:
"It seems he really values you."
Otherwise, given his status, he wouldn't have personally come to a place like Thousand Souls City.
Han Xuanji nodded but did not reply.
He knew in his heart that Mo Chenxiao had likely taken him as a disciple because the other party cultivated the Dao of Fate and might have truly seen his extraordinary qualities.
If what Hun Qianxue said is true, there must be countless talented individuals who want to become his disciples.
People like Ling Cang and Song Tiancheng were not even on the other side's radar.
Hun Qianxue patted Han Xuanji on the shoulder, his tone filled with a mixture of emotion and anticipation:
"Now that you have taken such a master as your teacher, your future path will be completely different."
Cultivate yourself diligently, and don't waste this fortuitous opportunity.
He didn't say anything else.
Having become a disciple of the Holy Lord, Han Xuanji could be said to have risen to prominence overnight.
Even within a single region, this is an extremely prestigious status, and the people one will encounter in the future will be vastly different.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly:
"I understand, and I will never forget the help you all gave me, Brother Qianxue."
He made no guarantees, because there was no need.
Hun Qianxue and Hun Qianling nodded, knowing that Han Xuanji was not a heartless person. Besides, the help they had given Han Xuanji was only so-so. If Han Xuanji were to reveal his talent sooner, any force in the entire Nine Mysteries Prefecture would go crazy for him.
After exchanging words with the two, Han Xuanji frankly told them that he would be leaving Thousand Souls City in a month.
The two were not surprised and quickly accepted the fact, wishing Han Xuanji a better future.
Han Xuanji bid farewell to the two and returned to the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven.
The noise from the outside world was completely shut out.
Han Xuanji sat down cross-legged, reached into his robes and took out the Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit, examining it closely.
The fruit peel was lush and green, emitting a faint fragrance that cleared his mind.