Just as the Second Prince was plotting how to deal with Pei Wuwang and Shen Qingtang, he bumped into Yun Qingxuan and Pei Nian'an outside a villa in the suburbs.
At that time, Yun Qingxuan was accompanying Pei Nian'an to practice breathing techniques, his moon-white Taoist robe fluttering in the wind.
A faint, ethereal aura surrounded him, as if he were a celestial being descended to earth.
He was a renowned master in the martial arts world, with unfathomable cultivation and mysterious whereabouts. Even the royal family had sent people to invite him to join their ranks many times, but they had never succeeded.
The second, third, and fourth princes were taken aback when they saw Yun Qingxuan.
His eyes immediately filled with shock and ecstasy, and he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him: "This junior greets Mr. Yun! I had no idea you were here, my apologies!"
They never expected that this legendary master would appear in the capital and become so close to Pei Wuwang's son, Pei Nian'an.
To their even greater surprise, Yun Qingxuan reached out and helped Pei Nian'an up, speaking gently, "Nian'an, that's enough for today's lessons. We'll continue tomorrow."
As he spoke, he reached out and ruffled Pei Nian'an's hair, his expression full of affection. Pei Nian'an obediently responded with a "Sir," and the interaction between the two was intimate and natural, clearly indicating a close relationship.
"Mr. Yun, you...you and this child are..." The Second Prince suppressed his shock and asked cautiously.
Yun Qingxuan smiled faintly, his gaze falling on Pei Nian'an with a hint of admiration: "This child is exceptionally intelligent and has outstanding potential. He is a rare talent. I have decided to take him as my disciple and personally teach him in the future."
Upon hearing this, the three princes were completely stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
The peerless master they had been searching for so desperately actually took Pei Nian'an as his disciple.
Pei Nian'an is just the son of a merchant's daughter. What merit or ability does he have to win Yun Qingxuan's favor?
The Third Prince blurted out, "Sir, are you mistaken? This child... he's just Shen Qingtang's son!"
Yun Qingxuan frowned slightly, his tone instantly turning cold: "One's background is not important; what matters is character and talent. Although Nian'an is young, he is exceptionally courageous, calm, and intelligent, far surpassing many adults. Why can't he be my disciple?"
His tone carried an unquestionable authority, instantly silencing the Third Prince, who dared not utter another word.
The Second Prince was even more shocked. He never expected that Pei Wuwang and Shen Qingtang would have such a powerful backer.
Yun Qingxuan's strength is unfathomable. If he is protecting Pei Nian'an, and even Pei Wuwang and Shen Qingtang, then I can deal with them.
It is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to heaven.
For a moment, the Second Prince's expression changed unpredictably, his mind a mix of calculation and anger, yet he had no choice but to be wary of Yun Qingxuan's power.
He could only suppress his dissatisfaction and bowed to Yun Qingxuan again: "It was my mistake. Sir has a discerning eye. It is truly a blessing that my young friend Nian'an can receive your guidance."
Yun Qingxuan ignored his flattery, simply nodded slightly, and then turned and left with Pei Nian'an.
The three princes were left standing there, their expressions complex, their hearts filled with shock and resentment.
When Shen Qingtang learned that Yun Qingxuan had indeed accepted Pei Nian'an as his disciple, she was filled with surprise and curiosity.
She had long realized that Yun Qingxuan was no ordinary person.
The ethereal aura emanating from him, along with the unintentional pressure he exuded, all indicated his extraordinary nature. Little did anyone expect that he was actually a legendary master in the martial arts world, whose appearance was rarely seen.
To her even greater surprise, this master took a liking to Nian An and offered to take her on as a disciple. Nian An was intelligent and sensible.
She had always known that she might be valued by such a person, which still surprised and delighted her.
These days, Pei Nian'an goes to Yun Qingxuan's place to practice every day. The two have a deep master-disciple relationship and get along very well. After Nian'an returns...
He would always talk with great enthusiasm about the breathing techniques Yun Qingxuan taught him, the skills for identifying herbs, and strange tales from various places, his eyes full of admiration.
As Shen Qingtang watched her son grow more composed and confident, she felt more grateful to Yun Qingxuan. Her curiosity grew stronger, and she wanted to learn more about this mysterious master.
To express her gratitude to Yun Qingxuan for his meticulous guidance of Nian'an, Shen Qingtang specially hosted a banquet at the mansion and personally cooked a table full of dishes.
The table was laden with classic Central Plains dishes, such as sweet and sour pork ribs, braised fish, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables, as well as modern snacks she brought, including golden and crispy fried chicken nuggets that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with special chili powder.
The aroma is irresistible; the soft, sweet pearl milk tea is served in a transparent glass cup, with the round pearls rolling around in the cup, sweet but not cloying.
There were also chewy takoyaki and crispy-on-the-outside-and-soft-on-the-inside egg tarts. A table full of novel dishes were laid out, their colors tempting and their aromas irresistible.
Yun Qingxuan was invited and looked at the dishes on the table, which he had never seen before.
A hint of surprise flashed in his amber eyes.
After they were seated, Shen Qingtang warmly greeted him: "Mr. Yun, please try these dishes. They are all home-style dishes, as well as a few novel little gadgets. I wonder if they suit your taste."
Yun Qingxuan picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of fried chicken. The moment it entered his mouth, the crispy skin and tender chicken meat blended perfectly. The aroma of the special seasoning exploded on his tongue, creating a unique flavor that caught his eye.
He took another sip of the bubble tea. The sweet milky aroma mixed with the tea fragrance, and the soft and chewy tapioca pearls had a novel taste that was unlike any other tea drink he had ever had before.
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