Ten Years

"Fang Linglong, I have invited you to become a disciple of any of the ten top masters of the Dao-Seeking Academy."

"Dao-Seeking Academy," the dean's voice echoed in the main hall of the External Affairs Institute.

Thank you, senior.

Fang Linglong felt like she was in a dream.

Three days ago, Fang Linglong was still in Great Abyss City, facing the recruitment and verbal threats from several Great Sage. She was at a loss as to what to do.

Just then, the Junior Brother Mu descended from the sky, bringing with him the tokens of a Great Sage from the Dao-Seeking Academy and Half-Saint Chu.

Without a second thought, she declared that she wanted to join the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Seeing that Half-Saint had arrived in person, the other Great Sage had no choice but to abandon Fang Linglong.

The group returned to the Dao-Seeking Academy, but before they even landed on Miaomiao Mountain, the Great Sage Golden Wing received an order from the Dean to take Fang Linglong to the External Affairs Institute to rest, which led to the scene just now.

The dean granted Fang Linglong special permission to choose one of the ten chief disciples to become his apprentice.

The nine chief disciples are now in a dilemma. It's not that they don't want to Fang Linglong as a disciple; after all, she has formed a bond with a sacred beast, the Azure Luan, and has a promising future, with becoming Half-Saint being a certainty.

However, it was obvious to anyone with discerning eyes that this young girl and Chief Chu's disciple were a deeply affectionate couple.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will undoubtedly become a disciple of Chief Chu. The Dean's selfless act seems somewhat superfluous to the other chiefs.

Fang Linglong did not hesitate for long and bowed slightly to Chu Feng.

"This disciple wishes to become a disciple of Chief Chu."

Chu Feng smiled and shook his head, "Your destiny does not lie with me."

hiss...

Upon hearing this, all the high-ranking officials present gasped inwardly.

What does Chief Chu mean by this? This is a potential Half-Saint. As long as he doesn't die young, becoming Half-Saint is only a matter of time. If he has enough luck, becoming Saint is not impossible.

Such a promising talent, and he just gave up on him like that?

Even the dean looked at Chu Feng with a puzzled expression; the kid's behavior today was quite different from before.

Chu Feng had just used the Eye of World Destruction to examine Fang Linglong's fortune, and it was indeed at the level of a prodigy, but it was still far behind Xiao Chen and the others, with an upper limit of only that of Liu Yue'er.

This kind of disciple should be mentored by someone else.

Fang Linglong was stunned for a moment, and a regretful expression appeared on her face.

The nine chiefs standing to the side began to pant, eager to make their move. Since Chu Feng didn't want such a promising talent, they wouldn't hold back.

However, before the nine chief disciples could even state their advantages, Fang Linglong spoke again, saying, "Then this disciple will join the Heavenly Spirit Institute."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ming's face immediately lit up with a happy smile. He took a step forward. "Good, good, from now on you are a disciple of my Heavenly Spirit Institute, and moreover, my personal disciple. What others have, you also have!"

"This disciple thanks Master."

Fang Linglong responded respectfully.

Witnessed by Chu Feng and his group, Fang Linglong performed the apprenticeship ceremony and formally became Lin Ming's disciple.

The other eight chief disciples were even more resentful. They wished they had occupied such a good position in the Heavenly Spirit Institute. Even if they were not as strong as Chu Feng, they could still have been ahead of their peers.

After resolving Fang Linglong's matter, Chu Feng returned to Miaomiao Mountain.

Fang Mu noticed that Senior Sister Qinghe, was not following behind him. Although he had some questions, he chose to keep them to himself, knowing that his master had his reasons for doing so.

"Don't look like you're about to say something but can't," Chu Feng said with a smile.

Fang Mu asked, "Does Master think Senior Sister Qinghe's talent is insufficient?"

Chu Feng shook his head. "Her luck isn't enough. Remember, you're destined to become someone like your senior brother and second senior brother. There are only a handful of people in the entire Dao-Seeking Academy who can rival you, even your Senior Sister Qinghe. If you want to help her grow, then become stronger yourself."

Upon hearing this, Fang Mu's face showed an expression of being flattered. He had never expected that in his master's mind, he could be equated with his eldest and second senior brothers.

He bowed to Chu Feng and said, "This disciple has learned a great deal. This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and live up to Master's expectations."

"Um."

Chu Feng responded and returned to his own courtyard.

The little incident Princess Qinghe did not affect the normal cultivation of the people of Miaomiao Mountain.

Time flies in the mountains; ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

A colossal figure flew over the Dao-Seeking Academy, blotting out the sun and alarming all the disciples Dao-Seeking Academy.

Many elders even used their divine sense to look towards the sky. When they saw the giant beast flying in the sky exuding the aura of the Nirvana Realm, a strong fighting spirit appeared on their faces.

Just as the elders were about to make a move, the enormous figure suddenly shrank and fell towards Miaomiao Mountain.

"What on earth is that thing? How dare it run wild in Miaomiao Mountain? Isn't it afraid of Chief Chu suppressing it?"

"Is it possible that the giant beast was the mount of one of the senior brothers or sisters from the Miscellaneous Dao Institute?"

"..."

Just as everyone was discussing this, a handsome and spirited middle-aged man landed on Miaomiao Mountain, muttering, "Miscellaneous Dao Institute, I, Nie Xiuyuan, have returned!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a somewhat impatient voice rang out.

"Xiuyuan, you're becoming more and more unruly."

As the voice came, Great Sage Golden Wing appeared before him with Bai Qian, Chen Qianqian, and others.

Upon seeing the Great Sage Golden Wing, Nie Xiuyuan quickly cupped his hands and said, "Disciple greets Martial Uncle Golden Wing."

No need for formalities.

Seeing this, the Great Sage Golden Wing's expression softened considerably. Just now, he had almost intervened and suppressed this brat.

"Xiuyuan Brother Xiuyuan, come back."

Chen Qianqian skipped and hopped toward Nie Xiuyuan. The last time she saw this handsome senior brother was more than ten years ago.

"Are you Qianqian Sister Qianqian?"

Nie Xiuyuan looked at the girl in front of him and asked a question subconsciously.

"Um."

Chen Qianqian obediently responded. Ten years have passed, and she still looks like an eighteen-year-old girl, only a little bit of her naivety has faded.

Is Master on Miaomiao Mountain?

Nie Xiuyuan asked a question.

Chen Qianqian said, "Master is in the mountains, but his wife has been in seclusion these past few days, so it will be difficult for you to see him."

Nie Xiuyuan smiled slightly, "Thank you for informing me, Junior Sister. I brought you quite a few novelties from my trip this time. I'll give them to you in a bit."

Really?

Chen Qianqian asked with a smile, still retaining a girlish heart and remaining very interested in novelties.

Just as the two were chatting, Chu Feng's voice drifted over from afar.

"Xiuyuan, come to the back mountain to pay your respects to me."