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145: Mu Bingyun
🕑 Added 2024-12-30 15:07:13 +0000 UTC"Senior, you are?" Yun Wuji asked, his face showing a confused expression as he stared at the woman eagerly grabbing his shoulders with an excited look. He couldn't help but think, 'Aren't the women here supposed to be cold and reserved?'
What does she mean by becoming her disciple? Why is this weakling the only person of high status here? Where are the grand elders and palace masters?
"This seat is Mu Fengshu, the Freezing Snow Hall's Main Hall Master!" Mu Fengshu declared as she released her grip on his shoulders. She then looked at him and asked again, "Kid, do you want to become my disciple?"
"Your disciple?" Yun Wuji blinked in surprise and asked.
"Yes," Mu Fengshu nodded firmly. In her mind, someone like Yun Wuji should be jumping with joy upon hearing that a Divine King like her was offering to take him as a disciple.
After all, in the entire Divine Ice Phoenix Sect, aside from the untouchable Sect Master, the strongest were the two Divine Sovereign Realm cultivators, Mu Bingyun and the Grand Elder Mu Huanzhi.
However, with Mu Bingyun now a cripple and on the edge of death, the Grand Elder was the only remaining Divine Sovereign in the sect, making the Divine Kings incredibly valuable within the hierarchy.
However, from Yun Wuji's expression, Mu Fengshu saw no trace of excitement or anticipation. His demeanor was strangely calm. She frowned and asked, "What? You don't want to?"
'Becoming your disciple? My two masters are late-stage Divine Masters. Where did you get the confidence to say something so ridiculous with a straight face?' Yun Wuji thought in disdain, but he didn't show anything on his face. Instead, he tactfully turned her down, saying, "Of course not, Senior. It would be my honor..."
"Wait!" Suddenly, a loud shout rang out from outside the hall, interrupting him. With it, a group of people descended from the sky and landed in the hall.
Leading the group was a man with black hair and a white beard. His eyes were bright, though his face was covered with wrinkles. He walked slowly, stroking his long beard. "Little girl Fengshu," he said with a chuckle, "you can't be thinking of monopolizing this gem on your own, right? Since this kid has joined our sect, it means he belongs to the whole sect."
"...Grand Elder?!" Mu Fengshu's expression froze when she saw the man. She opened her mouth, muttering in shock. As she looked behind him, she saw many Divine Hall Masters and Palace Masters following, all watching her expressionlessly. In her mind, she thought, 'I ordered everyone to keep quiet about the examination. How did they know?!'
Although she had ordered everyone in the hall to keep quiet, there were simply too many people. Many of them secretly worked under the Palace Masters and Hall Masters, so how could they resist the opportunity to gain merit by spreading the news?
"So this is the little guy?" The Grand Elder smiled amiably as he looked at Yun Wuji.
The others behind him also fixed their gazes on Yun Wuji, their eyes filled with admiration, as if they were staring at a precious treasure.
One of them said, "Little boy, you can ignore that woman over there. Do you want to become my disciple?"
"No! Don't listen to her," another one interjected, stepping forward. "This seat is a Divine Ice Phoenix Hall master. If you take me as your master, I'll provide you with the best resources in the whole sect."
"Ignore them, take me as your master!"
"No, take me!"
"Little brother, if you take me as your master, big sister will teach you not just cultivation, but other things as well~"
"Shameless!"
All the people who arrived began competing with one another, each trying to attract Yun Wuji's attention.
"..." Mu Fengshu and Mu Huanzhi looked at this group speechlessly. Where are your manners? Where is your dignity? Why are you arguing like you're in a vegetable market?!
"Master, let's go in! I'm really curious about this new guy. They say his talent is much higher than Senior Mu Hanyu's!" At that moment, two figures slowly descended and landed outside the hall. One was a lively girl, and the other was a woman with a calm and indifferent temperament. The girl eagerly pulled the woman inside the hall.
Although Mu Bingyun was indifferent to the affairs of the outside world, Mu Xiaolian still had many connections within the sect. When one of them sent a sound transmission about Yun Wuji, she excitedly pulled Mu Bingyun and rushed to the Freezing Snow Hall.
The moment the duo entered the hall, the commotion ceased, and all eyes turned toward them.
"Little Bingyun, you came as well?" Mu Huanzhi turned around and asked in surprise.
"Grand Elder, Xiaolan heard that there was a new talent joining our sect and wanted to see him, so I followed her," Mu Bingyun nodded in greeting, and then her gaze landed on Yun Wuji.
"Is that so..." Mu Huanzhi stroked his beard and nodded, then turned his attention back to Yun Wuji as well.
"Mu Bingyun!" Mu Fengshu's eyes seemed to burn with fury as she glared at Mu Bingyun, a surge of hatred and jealousy flashing across her expression.
'She actually came? Could this mean my luck is finally turning around?' Yun Wuji thought as he watched the duo enter the hall. His eyes brightened; he hadn't expected to meet Mu Bingyun so soon. He had planned to find a way to meet her only after joining the sect.
It seems that after surviving the misfortune that was Qianye Ying'er, Yun Wuji's luck finally started to improve.
Immediately, Yun Wuji, without letting anyone notice, sent a sound transmission to Mu Bingyun.
"...!!!" Mu Bingyun, who had been curiously observing Yun Wuji, suddenly froze, but in the next second, her expression returned to normal.
"Master, are you alright?" Mu Xiaolan noticed her master's brief reaction and asked with concern.
"Hmm, don't worry," Mu Bingyun replied softly, shaking her head lightly.
By now, the others had already resumed their heated arguments over Yun Wuji, each trying to outdo the others in their offers and promises. The hall once again buzzed with chaos as the competition grew fiercer.
"Enough!" Mu Fengshu shouted, her voice reverberating through the hall, silencing the chaos. Her face was flushed with anger as she glared at the group. "How could you be this shameless?! According to the sect's rules, since Yun Wuji passed the test under my jurisdiction, he belongs to my Freezing Snow Hall!"
The Palace Masters and Divine Hall Masters paused their arguments and shifted their gazes to Mu Fengshu. After a brief moment, their gazes collectively turned toward the Grand Elder, waiting for his response.
"Indeed, but keeping him confined to the Freezing Snow Hall might hinder his future growth," Mu Huanzhi said, still stroking his beard thoughtfully. After a brief pause, he turned his gaze to Yun Wuji and added, "Why don't we hear what the boy himself has to say?"
"This seems reasonable. He should decide his own future, whether he wants to stay in your Freezing Snow Hall or join one of us," one of the masters said with a nod. The others murmured in agreement, as though they had all reached a consensus on this proposal.
"Alright," Mu Fengshu gritted her teeth and reluctantly nodded. She knew she couldn’t force Yun Wuji to become her disciple, it was against the rules.
That was why she had tried to lock down the news in the first place. If she had managed to secure him as her disciple before these people arrived, no one would have been able to contest it. Unfortunately, her efforts had been in vain, and she was too late.
"Can I choose who to take as my master?" Yun Wuji asked, his expression showing astonishment and disbelief as he sought confirmation.
"Yes, with your talent, you are qualified to choose any among us to become your master," Mu Huanzhi nodded with an amiable smile.
Mu Fengshu looked at him with hopeful eyes. Her expression was pleading, silently screaming, 'Choose me! If you choose me I'll give you everything in the future!'
However, when she heard his following words, her body, and soul froze.
"Then, I want Palace Master Mu Bingyun to become my master," Yun Wuji took a deep breath and said slowly.
"What?!"
"Why her?!"
Immediately, a new commotion started. Everyone in the hall exclaimed in disbelief, even the disciples who were watching from the side had looks of shock on their faces.
Mu Bingyun is just a cripple on the verge of death, if she weren't the beloved sister of the Realm King, she would have already been kicked out of her position. Why would he choose her as his master?!
"Master?" Mu Xiaolan was also shocked. She turned to look at Mu Bingyun with an anxious expression, regretting bringing her master here to watch the excitement.
"Why? Why her?" Mu Fengshu's reaction was even more extreme. She looked at Yun Wuji with a look of disbelief and betrayal. If anyone didn't know the situation, they might think that Yun Wuji was a scumbag who had left his pregnant wife for her best friend.
'Why the fuck are you looking at me with those gazes?!' Yun Wuji wanted to curse loudly, why was this woman staring at him as if he had betrayed her?
"...Little Yun, can you tell us why you want to take Little Bingyun as your master?" Mu Huanzhi paused for a moment, then asked Yun Wuji.
"Palace Master Mu Bingyun has only one disciple. If I became her disciple, I would receive more attention and teaching from her," Yun Wuji said, his gaze clear and sincere, making everyone feel as though they were looking at the purest soul in existence. He continued, "On the other hand, everyone here has many disciples. Even if you focused all your attention on me because of my talent, that would be unfair to your other disciples, and I can't accept that."
After he finished speaking, Yun Wuji bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you, seniors, for your appreciation, but I can only let you down."
He then turned to Mu Fengshu, bowing toward her as well. "Senior Mu, I am sorry for letting you down, but I can't accept your care. My apologies."
"Sigh, this child..."
"Haha, this child is so considerate, already thinking about the benefits of his senior brothers and sisters."
"Hmm, this child is worthy of his talent. Young Yun, if you need anything in the future, you can always come to me."
"Hahaha, me too. If you have any trouble, just come to my place, and I'll help."
The Palace Masters and Divine Hall Masters all looked at Yun Wuji with complicated expressions. Slowly, those expressions turned to admiration. Not only did they not get angry at him for turning them down, but his actions made them appreciate him even more. Many of them even offered their assistance in the future.
'Huff, my acting is almost terrifying,' Yun Wuji thought narcissistically as he watched these people praise his morals to the heavens.
"I will keep your words in mind, seniors," Yun Wuji said with a grateful expression, bowing once again.
"Since this matter is settled, let's go," Mu Huanzhi gave Yun Wuji a long look before stroking his beard and turning to leave.
Soon, everyone left the hall, and Yun Wuji silently followed Mu Bingyun and Mu Xiaolian.
Along the way, Mu Xiaolian shot wary and vigilant glances at Yun Wuji, holding onto Mu Bingyun’s arm as if afraid he might steal her away.
'Why are you looking at me like that as if I am going to steal your master? Are you a lesbian?' Yun Wuji thought, feeling speechless.
When they arrived at the 36th Palace, Yun Wuji faced Mu Bingyun, bowed, and said, "Yun Wuji of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace greets Ancestor Bingyun."
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wyrry skerry
I just did a mass release last week; and I'm out of stock now. ^^
Leostargate04
Is there any extra chapters for new year??
GigaChad
Thanks
