Cao Youqian: What Was Your Status, and What Fortuitous Encounter Did You Have?

After hearing Elder Chen's words, everyone present fell silent for a few moments, but soon burst into laughter.

"Hahaha..."

"Elder Chen, you'd be better off believing I'm Xiao Chen than believing he's Half-Saint Chu's disciple."

"Brother Chen, you've misjudged him this time."

"..."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, but no one believed that Fang Mu had already become Chu Feng's disciple.

Just then, a loud voice came from afar.

"Senior Brother Cao and Senior Sister Song have arrived!!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present shifted their attention from Fang Mu and his two companions to the entrance of the banquet hall.

A tall, imposing young man with a resolute face and an air of arrogance strode into the hall with an air of indifference.

Beside him stood a beautiful woman dressed in a purple fairy dress.

The visitors were none other than Cao Youqian and Song Zhaoyi, the main characters of the night.

Neither of them deliberately released their aura, but the Cloud Mist Sect leaders present were astonished upon seeing their cultivation levels.

In just a few years, Cao Youqian has actually entered the Spirit Nurturing Realm, and Song Zhaoyi has also become Heavenly Origin Middle Stage cultivator, leaving their fellow disciples from the Cloud Mist Sect far behind.

Seeing this, Elder Fang turned to Elder Chen and said, "Brother Chen, this is truly the demeanor of a disciple of Half-Saint Chu. As fellow Spirit Nurturing, neither of us dares to overshadow him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the accompanying elder added, "What's most remarkable is that Heavenly Genius Cao not only cultivates at an astonishing speed himself, but also helps Junior Nephew Song improve along with him."

Elder Chen wasn't stupid; he could naturally understand the unspoken meaning behind their words: Fang Mu wasn't qualified to be called that person's disciple. However, he firmly believed that he hadn't misjudged him.

Fang Mu didn't speak. When he saw Cao Youqian coming, he silently took out the jade pendant that his master had left him and put it on his waist. Although he didn't know this second senior brother whom he had never met, he firmly believed that no one could disobey his master's will.

Song Zhaoyuan sneered, "Fang Clan, didn't you say you were Half-Saint Chu's disciple? Why don't you dare to step forward and acknowledge this senior brother? Or do you need us to help you acknowledge him?"

Holding the jade pendant in his Fang Mu's face radiated unprecedented confidence as he smiled and said, "What's there to be afraid of? I hope you won't run away when things get bad, otherwise this whole show will lose its meaning."

"Snort!"

Song Zhaoyuan sneered, "Whoever runs away is a dog!"

"That's exactly what I was waiting for you to say."

Fang Mu spoke, he took a step forward. He felt the hand he had been holding tighten even more, and he instinctively turned his head to look.

Fang Linglong smiled knowingly, and the two walked out of the crowd under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Bystanders who witnessed this scene began to discuss it animatedly.

"I didn't expect Fang Mu to be so bold. If he's rejected by that Heavenly Genius Cao, his fate is predictable."

"Be confident and remove the word 'if'. How could Half-Saint Chu possibly accept a servant as his apprentice?"

"..."

The murmurs of the crowd quickly drew attention to Fang Mu and his companion, even Cao Youqian and Song Zhaoyi were drawn to the two little ones walking towards them.

Cao Youqian turned to look at Song Zhaoyi: "Xiao Yi, is this a special welcome ceremony prepared for us by your Cloud Mist Sect?"

Song Zhaoyi shook her head. She didn't have much of an impression of the two people in front of her, but she was certain that they were not members of the Song Clan.

"That's interesting."

Cao Youqian's lips curled up slightly as he began to look forward to what new tricks the two approaching them would come up with.

His cultivation in Gale Gorge over the years had been incredibly boring. At first, some fools would come looking for trouble, but as he killed more and more people, the number of troublemakers decreased.

Fang Mu greets Senior Brother Cao.

Fang Mu spoke, he bowed and greeted Cao Youqian.

This scene was witnessed by everyone present, especially the several big shots from the Cloud Mist Sect who were unaware of the truth. When they saw an inner disciple barge out and bow, their faces turned extremely ugly.

That's it?

Cao Youqian looked puzzled. "It's nothing shameful for young people to admire me. There's no need to block my way in public."

"Senior brother, you misunderstand. I just passed Master's test a few days ago and entered the Miscellaneous Dao Institute. I was preparing to head north when I heard that you had come to the Cloud Mist Sect, so I came to pay my respects."

When Fang Mu spoke of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, his eyes held a longing in them.

Unaware of the truth, onlookers reacted in various ways upon hearing this, including envy, astonishment, and confusion.

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian smiled and said, "What a coincidence! However, I can't easily accept you as my junior brother. Before that, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you."

Everyone perked up their ears upon hearing this, after all, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could become a disciple of Half-Saint.

Song Zhaoyuan's lips curled up slightly, looking like he was waiting to see a good show, and he said, "Does this guy think that his cousin-in-law will believe him just because he said a few words?"

Fang Mu cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother, please ask."

What was your status when you met your master?

Following his master's custom of accepting disciples Cao Youqian asked directly.

But to those familiar with Fang Mu's background, Heavenly Genius Cao was deliberately humiliating Fang Mu.

Even Fang Linglong couldn't help but squeeze Fang Mu's hand tightly, trying to calm him down.

"Replying to Senior Brother, I was just a lowly servant back then."

Fang Mu didn't hide anything, nor was he angry about it.

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian's eyes lit up, and he asked expectantly, "Have you had any extraordinary encounters?"

His change in expression not only confused Fang Mu, but also left the onlookers completely bewildered.

Fang Mu hadn't wanted to say it, but now he had no choice but to. "Reporting to Senior Brother, I did indeed have a fortuitous encounter. It all started when Senior Sister Qinghe fought against a villain..."

A moment later, Fang Mu recounted his extraordinary experience of finding the treasure and encountering the Golden-Winged Eagle King by the river in detail.

After hearing this, everyone looked at Fang Mu with envy, not a trace of admiration. How could this little servant have such a good opportunity? Only Fang Linglong smiled slightly at him.

"Indeed, while your background and extraordinary experiences may not be particularly outstanding among your fellow disciples, you are qualified to be tested by your master."

Cao Youqian paused for a moment, then continued, "Next is the last question, and also the most important one: let me see Master's Sword Jade."

Without hesitation, Fang Mu took out the jade pendant his master had given him from his waist and handed it over.

"Senior brother, please check."

Cao Youqian took the jade pendant, scanned it with his divine sense, and saw two Sword Qi left by his master within it. He smiled and handed the jade pendant back.

"Junior brother, let me reintroduce myself. I am your second senior brother Cao Youqian."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent...