"Alright, Immortal. I'll bring my daughter over at once!"
A flash of delight crossed Ao Guang's eyes, and he hurriedly ordered someone to summon the Dragon Princess.
Hongxuan and Yunxiao were even more puzzled by this.
Although Hongxuan was a disciple of the Jie Sect, there was no need to go this far, was there?
Besides, he was not even a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, merely a Grand Golden Immortal.
Yet Ao Guang was being so eager.
Could it be that Ao Ling'er was not favored by Ao Guang?
Before long, a lively young girl dressed in green walked in.
Two adorable little dragon horns protruded from her forehead.
"Ling'er pays respects to Father!"
The little Dragon Princess, Ao Ling'er, happily skipped up to Ao Guang and immediately bowed.
"Ling'er, quickly pay respects to the two Immortals."
"This time, Father specifically found you a teacher. You must devote yourself to cultivation under the Immortal's guidance and stop fooling around as you did before!"
"Father, is this beautiful elder sister my teacher?"
Ao Ling'er immediately looked at Yunxiao and automatically ignored Hongxuan.
Clearly, she could tell that Yunxiao was far stronger than Hongxuan.
Only a Grand Luo Golden Immortal was qualified to become her teacher.
Hongxuan remained silent.
The little Dragon Princess before him, Ao Ling'er, was already at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm. She would likely break through to the Grand Golden Immortal realm at any moment.
What could he possibly teach her?
Ao Guang's actions were deeply perplexing.
"It is not Lady Yunxiao, but Immortal Hongxuan beside her!"
Upon hearing this, the little Dragon Princess pouted, somewhat dissatisfied with her future master.
His strength did not seem sufficient!
He was only one minor realm above her.
If she had not been so playful in the past, she would have reached the Grand Golden Immortal realm long ago.
If she surpassed him in the future, would he still be qualified to teach her?
Hongxuan did not mind the little Dragon Princess's reaction in the slightest.
He secretly activated the Illusion-Breaking Divine Eyes and carefully examined her.
He even used the still-unfamiliar Grand Destiny Art (prototype), trying to discover whether there was anything amiss.
If there was some scheme involved, he could prepare himself early.
Once the Wood Spirit Pearl was in hand, he could make further plans.
Yet unexpectedly, he saw an extremely concealed trace of deathly aura between the little Dragon Princess's brows.
It was rooted in the deepest part of her primordial spirit.
As for everything else—
She was an entirely ordinary Dragon Princess.
Not only that, her Foundation was exceptionally extraordinary, and her cultivation talent was equally remarkable.
Hongxuan glanced at Yunxiao, who gave an imperceptible nod.
Hongxuan let out a breath of relief and turned to Ao Guang.
"Dragon King, this humble Daoist accepts your condition."
"May I know whether the Wood Spirit Pearl can now be brought out?"
"Of course!"
Ao Guang nodded repeatedly before turning to the little Dragon Princess.
"Ling'er, why haven't you paid respects to the Immortal and performed the ceremony of taking a master?"
"Do you still remember what Father told you before?"
The little Dragon Princess froze slightly, as though recalling something. Then she obediently stepped forward and bowed.
"This disciple, Ao Ling'er, wishes to take the Immortal as my master. I ask Master to accept this disciple!"
At the same time, she took out the Wood Spirit Pearl and presented it to him.
Hongxuan nodded. To him, this taking of a master was nothing more than a transaction.
If he wanted to truly trust this Dragon Princess, he would need to see her future conduct.
Without the slightest hesitation, Hongxuan accepted the Wood Spirit Pearl. Only after confirming that it was genuine did he finally relax.
His plan to obtain the Wood Spirit Pearl had succeeded.
Though he had gained an apprentice for free, it was still acceptable.
As long as she bore no ill intentions, her considerable talent made her worth teaching.
He could even help her remove the deathly aura buried deep within her primordial spirit.
"From now on, you are the eldest disciple under this humble Daoist."
"I hope you do not commit the acts of betraying your master and dishonoring your ancestors."
"Otherwise, even if the dragon race stands behind you, this humble Daoist will certainly destroy you!"
He had to give her a warning first, lest things become tangled and troublesome later.
Seeing this, Dragon King Ao Guang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as well, a contented smile appearing on his face.
Soon, a Dragon Palace attendant stepped forward once more and handed Hongxuan a jade box.
"Immortal, this is a gift of apprenticeship that I specially prepared for my daughter. Please accept it!"
"I ask that Immortal take good care of my daughter in the future."
"This king offers his thanks!"
Hongxuan felt a little embarrassed as well, but his skin was thick enough that he did not refuse and accepted it directly.
As long as the little Dragon Princess bore no ill will, he would naturally treat her sincerely and wholeheartedly teach her all that he should.
But if she harbored malice and schemes—
Then he would certainly settle the score with the Dragon Palace in the future.
Hopefully, that day would never come.
Over the next few days, Hongxuan and Yunxiao remained in the Dragon Palace, where Ao Guang treated them with great hospitality.
Of course.
The little Dragon Princess also had one final farewell with her family.
Once everything was over, Hongxuan and Yunxiao took the little Dragon Princess and left the Dragon Palace, flying toward Three Immortals Island.
After Hongxuan and Yunxiao departed, Dragon King Ao Guang's expression turned solemn. After straightening his robes, he headed into the depths of the Dragon Palace.
Before long, he arrived before a secret realm shrouded by a grand formation.
Using a special hand seal, he opened the formation.
Ao Guang stepped inside.
In an instant, he appeared in an ancient, vast, solemn, and magnificent place.
The Ancient Dragon Court, once built by Progenitor Dragon for the dragon race.
It had now become the dragon race's burial ground.
No one would have expected that the ancient Dragon Abyss was hidden in the deepest part of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.
"This junior of the dragon race, Ao Guang, pays respects to Ancestor Candle Dragon!"
"Enter!"
"Ao Guang, why have you come to the Dragon Abyss instead of remaining in the Dragon Palace?"
"Ancestor, the person you once divined would be able to help our dragon race has recently arrived at the Dragon Palace."
"This junior has followed Ancestor's instructions and befriended this person."
"Furthermore, this junior had Ling'er take him as her master!"
"Oh? That person truly appeared? What Azure Dragon said back then was actually true? Such a person really exists?"
The majestic voice carried an inexplicable trace of surprise.
Then, Ao Guang recounted everything concerning Hongxuan to Candle Dragon in detail.
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