âSuccessful pitch.â
Just like the last time, the one that comes to receive them is the child with the combed back hair.
The boyâs body emits a noble air that forbids others from getting close. You XiaoMo is almost certain of his status. He should be one of the legendary guards of Yun Shui peak. Itâs just that this Elderâs outer appearance is seriously different from the image he conjured up in his mind.
After taking them outside the estate, the boy once again disappears soundlessly.
You XiaoMo is already used to seeing strange things so he just walks inside with Ling Xiao, going according to the path they used the last time. Right in front of the large magic herb field is a small hut. At this moment, Ling Xiao who is walking in front stops suddenly. You XiaoMo doesnât notice and bumps his head right into his back. Rubbing his hurting nose, he is just about to open his mouth when Ling Xiao suddenly covers his mouth.
You XiaoMo raises his head and uses his eyes to ask, âWhat is it?â
âThereâs someone.â
Ling Xiao mouths those words, not caring if You XiaoMo understands. He pricks up his ears listening to the movements in the small hut.
You XiaoMo looks over at the wooden hut that is still over thirty meters away. His lips twitch as he pouts.
After a while, Ling Xiao removes his hand from You XiaoMoâs mouth and signals for him to continue walking.
You XiaoMo receives the message. Knowing that they can start talking, he quickly asks, âWhat happened just now? Donât tell me there was someone else in the wooden hut besides Uncle Ye? But no one came out ah?â
âThat person has left. Itâs not strange that you didnât see him.â
Ling Xiao doesnât hide it from him, continuing, âThey were talking about you. That person was sent by Tang Fan. Tang Fan heard that Ye Han wanted to accept you as an apprentice so he sent someone to convince him not to take you.â
âWhy?â
You XiaoMo asks, a little upset.
Why is it that everyone doesnât want him to be Uncle Yeâs apprentice? Although he knows in his heart, but hearing it from the mouth of others, he still feels very wronged.
âThis you still have to ask?â
Ling Xiao glances at him and continues lightly, âYe Han is someone that everyone in TianXin sect wants to get on their side. Even Tang Fan is no exception. The only peak that is closely linked to Tang Fan is Heaven peak. Although he is the Grand Master of TianXin sect, he still wishes for the person by Ye Hanâs side to be someone from Heaven peak. Furthermore, youâre from Earth peak, for him to agree, that would be strange.â
You XiaoMo pouts exaggeratedly, âClearly Iâm also a disciple of TianXin sect ....... â
Ling Xiao sneers coldly and says lightly, âTang Fan isnât as fair and impartial as you imagine. He is only an ordinary person, with selfish motives and desires. On top of that, he has been on top for a long time. No matter how noble and lofty, one would still be reduced to some small selfish man. Furthermore, Tang Fan was never a saint. Wait until youâve seen it a few more times, youâll slowly get used to it.â
You XiaoMo pouts. He has absolutely no desire to get used to it. This world is too treacherous. He wants to go back to Earth!
âDid you hear what that person said to Uncle Ye?â
You XiaoMo asks.
Hearing these words, Ling Xiao canât help hooking his arm over You XiaoMoâs shoulder, one finger tilting his jaw upwards, saying frivolously, âOf course. Although he put up a barrier outside, the level is nothing difficult for me. You want to know?â
You XiaoMo pouts and pouts. Why does he feel like he is being molested? It must be that he got up the wrong way from the bed this morning. Otherwise, why would he have this absurd misconception?
Ling Xiao sees that he doesnât respond but still doesnât feel put out, âActually you can guess without me having to tell you. That person used the excuse that you only entered TianXin sect for less than two months so you donât have a service record. He wants Ye Han to forget about taking you in as an apprentice and let Tang YunQi take your place. But Ye Shan is also not someone that is easy to deal with. He insisted that other than you, no one else would do. That person received orders from Tang Fan so of course he wouldnât ease up. In the end, he said that your background is dubious and that you may be a spy. They spoke until they heard your footsteps, then that person left. Thatâs pretty much it.â
You XiaoMo canât help but pout three times over. Why does it seem like those last words is putting the blame on him? He is only a puny little mage. Thereâs no need to add those amazing and fearsome things to his name.
âCome in ba.â
Ye Hanâs voice comes from the hut.
Only then does You XiaoMo realize that he has unconsciously walked right up to the hut so he just pushes the door and walks in with Ling Xiao.
Ye Han stands in front of a rack of magic herbs, with his back facing them, as if he is putting the magic herbs in order. Hearing the door open, he turns around. His face is calm, just like how he appeared three days ago. As if he is not the least big angry with what just happened half a minute ago.
âSo what do you think about it?â
Ye Han doesnât like to talk in a roundabout way, getting straight to the point after sitting down.
You XiaoMo glances at Ling Xiao who gives him a slight smile. He quickly shifts his gaze and hesitates for a bit before saying, âUncle Ye, I am very happy that you appreciate a nobody like me but I have been granted your undeserved kindness. I think Iâm not fit for this position. So, I think that it should be given to someone that needs it more than me.
Hearing these words, Ye Han isnât surprised. He only looks at him for a while before sighing softly, âLooks like youâve already heard about it. Three days ago, I was indeed too rash. I didnât consider how this matter would cause problems for you.â
âItâs not like that Uncle Ye.â
You XiaoMo hears those words bearing responsibility and is alarmed, âI never felt that this matter is troublesome, itâs just that, itâs just that ....... â
After racking his brains, You XiaoMo still canât figure out what he should say so he can only look at Ling Xiao at his side.
Ling Xiao sees his imploring gaze and is very happy that he immediately thinks of him. As for the possibility that it is because there are only the three of them here, so You XiaoMo has no other choice, Ling Xiao chooses to single-mindedly ignore that fact altogether.
âUncle Ye, this matter, I trust you know more about it than the both of us. Your position is very unique. The person by your side, be it disciple or apprentice, they must be proven to be a hundred percent devoted to TianXin sect. But You XiaoMo is different. He still hasnât inherited the canons of TianXin sect, making it obvious that TianXin sect does not trust him. For this type of disciple to be able to come in and out of Yun Shui peak, itâs not just the Grand Master that wonât agree, even those old fogies up there would probably not agree.â
Yun Shui peak is like the heart of TianXin sect. Touch one hair and it would affect the whole body.
âYes ah, Uncle Ye, if you really need an apprentice, my Elder brother and Second brother can do. They are both level four mages. Their experience is richer than mine, definitely will do a better job than me. Really. If you donât believe, you can test them.â
You XiaoMo quickly chimes in. He now understands Ling Xiaoâs analysis. Truthfully, it would be extremely difficult for him to walk this road of an apprentice. Rather than charging ahead obstinately, wouldnât it be better for him to give this opportunity to Elder brother and Second brother? This way, the opportunity wouldnât be wasted.
Ye Han doesnât know whether to laugh or cry. Itâs obviously such a serious topic but hearing him speak this way he canât maintain the seriousness. He actually feels that this little disciple is worried that he would compromise thus losing out on this good opportunity so he hurriedly pitched his Big brothers.
Ling Xiao hears him still constantly thinking about his Elder brother and is just about to flip out when he suddenly gets a flash of inspiration. He then gives a push before Ye Han starts to speak.
âUncle Ye, what Little brother says is right. I have met those two brothers. Their characters are indeed pretty good when compared to others. Elder brother Fang ChenLe is a gentle and amiable person that is very approachable. His popularity is also quite high. Second brother Fu ZiLin although a little cold, he is very serious when it comes to doing things. If you were to accept the both of them, I can guarantee that you wonât regret it.â
Hearing these words, You XiaoMo stares wide-eyed in surprise at Ling Xiao.
Itâs hard to believe that Ling Xiao would speak on behalf of his Big brothers. He somehow remembers that Ling Xiao doesnât seem to like Elder brother very much. Furthermore, his understanding of those two is even deeper than his!
The ones surprised is not just You XiaoMo. Thereâs also Ye Han.
But Ye Han is not like You XiaoMo, showing his inner thoughts on his face. He is only shocked in his heart.
Ling Xiao is actually recommending someone, and people from Earth peak on top of that. If Tang Fan finds out, he would most probably be angered to death by this disciple. But it must be said that this Ling Xiao is really more to his liking. If Tang Fan really gets angered, then wouldnât that be good!
âUncle Ye, what do you think?â
You XiaoMo asks cautiously.
Ye Han almost canât keep a straight face. This is the first time a junior has dared to speak to him like that. On top of that, asking him what is his decision. It canât be that that one short moment is all the time he is given to consider?
Although the impression Ye Han has of the both of them is not bad, he canât decide on such a big thing in such a short time. If not, certain people would definitely get anxious.
I canât give you an answer on this matter right now. How about this ba. Find a time for them to come by and I will test them personally. If they can impress me, I will accept them as apprentices.â
Ye Han says.
âThen Iâm very grateful. I will let them know.â
You XiaoMo says immediately, his face showing both happiness and surprise.
Ye Han shakes his head. He has not seen this type of pure happiness for the sake of his brothers getting an opportunity, actually beaming with happiness from the inside, for a long time now. Itâs a pity ....... itâs a pity that he already has a Master. If not, taking him as a disciple is probably not a bad decision. Thinking of this, Ye Han is inwardly shocked. He has not thought about taking a disciple for a very long time. And now, this young man that he has only met twice can make him think this way, itâs really very shocking!
The one that doesnât know that he just missed out on a gigantic opportunity, You XiaoMo, is currently pulling Ling Xiao along down the mountain, full of excitement, seeming as if he urgently wants to share the good news with his Big brothers.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Notes:
lamp that doesnât burn much oil â someone that is easy to deal with
open door see mountain â get straight to the point