Shi Mingyi patiently explained a lot to Li Shiyao, and only then did Li Shiyao understand.
"Does Elder Shi mean that we should serve our master as we would our father?"
"That's right. Think about why Sect Leader Su values your Sister Qinghan so much and gives her all the good things. Isn't it because she is very devoted to Sect Leader Su?"
"Shiyao didn't want anything good, and she's never met her father. She just wants to be with Qinghan."
Ye Qinghan walked over with tea and happened to overhear the conversation between the two. To be honest, she wasn't surprised by Shi Mingyi's words, but Li Shiyao really touched her.
Master knows all this, which is why he was willing to accept her. If that's the case, Qinghan can naturally accept her as well.
Ye Qinghan didn't think he was possessive of his food, well... if he had to say, he was a little possessive of it...
But more than anything, she wanted to protect her master, the master she had finally managed to obtain.
Ye Qinghan disliked Dongfang Jue because he knew very well that the guy had ulterior motives and didn't care about Lingxian Palace or becoming a disciple.
Perhaps Dongfang Jue will never realize the difference between herself and Li Shiyao, but because Dongfang Jue doesn't understand this, Ye Qinghan will never truly accept her.
"Shiyao, pour tea for Elder Shi."
"Second Elder doesn't like tea, so Sister Qinghan, you don't need to worry about him." Li Shiyao didn't stand on ceremony with the Second Elder and was used to being informal with him.
Ye Qinghan didn't mind. This was always the style of Lingxian Palace, and Li Shiyao was also satisfied with Lingxian Palace's requirements in this regard.
That means they won't give face to anyone!
"Elder Shi, Master's intention is that Qinghan will preside over the apprenticeship ceremony tonight. We hope you can understand."
Elder Shi was taken aback. Did this mean that the Holy Mountain could not participate in the Holy Maiden's apprenticeship ceremony?
Seeing that Shi Mingyi remained silent, Ye Qinghan smiled and continued.
"Elder Shi, don't overthink it. Qinghan's apprenticeship was the same way. It was just a ceremony for the Holy Mountain. If the Holy Mountain needs it, Master can give the Holy Mountain face."
"How could that be? With such extraordinary abilities as Sect Leader Su, it is a blessing for the Holy Mountain to accept the Holy Maiden."
Ye Qinghan smiled; Shi Mingyi was quite sensible.
"There is one more thing. As for the apprenticeship ceremony, Master's opinion is that it is already sufficient. No matter how much it is, Master will accept Shiyao."
Upon hearing this, Shi Mingyi truly began to look at Ye Qinghan and Su Cheng with new respect. He could see from Ye Qinghan's eyes that this was not just polite talk.
"Senior sister, the Second Elder said that we should give more betrothal gifts, otherwise people will look down on us."
Li Shiyao peeked her little head in and squeezed between the two of them, making Shi Mingyi look extremely embarrassed.
Ye Qinghan smiled and ruffled Li Shiyao's hair, then looked at Shi Mingyi and said seriously.
"Once you join the Lingxian Palace, no one will look down on Shiyao. Senior Sister came empty-handed and gave Master nothing, yet she is still the eldest disciple."
Although she was looking at Shi Mingyi, she referred to herself as her senior sister, which clearly meant more than just Li Shiyao.
"When you're insignificant and your voice carries little weight, this kind of approach won't earn you respect. Only when you're strong enough will people listen to you and take you seriously."
At this moment, Shi Mingyi's opinion of Ye Qinghan had truly changed; Ye Qinghan was far superior to the Holy Maiden.
With her youthful arrogance, her innate intelligence, and her formidable strength, it must be said that Su Cheng indeed has a good disciple.
Shi Mingyi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I have learned a lot."
Ye Qinghan nodded slightly. As the eldest disciple of Lingxian Palace, she would only bow to one person: her master.
"Elder Shi, you flatter me."
Led by Li Shiyao, Shi Mingyi toured Lingxian Palace, visiting almost everything except Wanyue Pavilion and the three's sleeping quarters.
Li Shiyao even took the Second Elder to visit the Spirit Pool Hall to prove that she hadn't fooled him and that she really had bathed in the spiritual liquid.
However, he decided against experiencing it; he didn't have the privilege. The Spirit Pool Palace only had a changing room for the master and a changing room for the disciples.
Although Ye Qinghan had already said that the apprenticeship gifts were sufficient, Elder Shi still brought two more batches of apprenticeship gifts, which suited Ye Qinghan's taste perfectly, as they were all valuable treasures.
Antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver, and other valuables—it has everything! I must say, Lingshan is truly rich!
Li Shiyao only calmed down after nightfall and Shi Mingyi left with his men.
Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao sat in the pavilion in the courtyard. Ye Qinghan felt that it was about time, so he spoke.
"Shiyao, do you really want to join the Lingxian Palace?"
Shi Yao was stunned. Was her senior sister dumbfounded?
"Senior sister? What's wrong? Of course, Shiyao truly wants to join the Lingxian Palace."
"Does Shiyao know what it means to become an apprentice?"
"Does that mean Shiyao can be with her senior sister forever?" Li Shiyao tilted her head, noticing Ye Qinghan's emotional change but still completely confused.
"Once you join the Lingxian Palace, you will be Master's personal disciple and my junior sister."
Ye Qinghan paused, seeing that the little fool seemed to be thinking, and then continued.
"From the moment you become a disciple, your master will treat you as his own son and impart all the knowledge he has ever acquired to you."
"From the moment you become my disciple, your senior sister will take good care of you and love you like a younger sister."
"From the moment you became my disciple, Master and I have been the closest people to Shiyao. Senior Sister and Master will protect you with our lives."
"Becoming an apprentice means respect; you must respect your master and senior sister. Becoming an apprentice means responsibility; you must bear the name of a direct disciple of Lingxian Palace. Becoming an apprentice means growth; Shiyao must strive to cultivate and continuously grow."
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