Ye Qinghan cradled Li Shiyao's little head in his hands, his face full of doting affection.
"Of course, my sister likes Master, loves Master very much, loves him very much."
Li Shiyao stared thoughtfully into Ye Qinghan's eyes, as if trying to find some clues.
However, those fox eyes held nothing but love and adoration for their master.
After saying that, Ye Qinghan turned around and went back to the main hall to meet his master.
"Qinghan, has everything been explained clearly?"
Ye Qinghan straightened his clothes briefly, composed himself, and nodded. "Qinghan has explained everything to her and given her time to think."
“You seem to like her very much.” Su Cheng sat to the side, counting the six gifts prepared for his second disciple’s apprenticeship.
As the senior sister, Ye Qinghan naturally had to prepare a gift for Li Shiyao. Compared to Su Cheng, Ye Qinghan didn't think Li Shiyao would have any intention of backing down.
The gift had been prepared long ago and was now lying quietly in the box.
Hearing his master's words, Ye Qinghan turned to look at him, giving him a meaningful look in return: "Is that so?"
Isn't it obvious? If it were anyone else who dared to make me wait for her, you'd probably have already lost your temper!
However, seeing that Qinghan has a close friend and Shiyao is also a good girl, it's quite nice.
[But this guy's a little bit arrogant? What's there to be ashamed of in something like this?]
After a long while, Li Shiyao slowly stepped into the main hall, her face firm and her eyes sharp, having shed her usual childishness and naivety.
Ye Qinghan and Su Cheng remained silent, but not out of arrogance. Since it was a ceremony to formally become disciples, there was no reason for the master to speak first.
She gracefully moved to the center of the hall, gazing at Su Cheng, who sat high on the throne, and then at Ye Qinghan beside him.
She had made up her mind, and all that was left was this one kneel!
"Master, I, Shiyao, will drink first as a sign of respect!"
"..." I thought Li Shiyao was serious when she walked in, and sure enough!
"Uh...it's that...Sister Qinghan..."
Su Cheng smiled, thinking that Dai Yao's apprenticeship ceremony would be more formal, but it seems he was overthinking it.
"Good, that's more like you. If Daiyao really became serious, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sleep."
"Shiyao, there's no need to rush. Take your time. The apprenticeship ceremony is just a formality, and I don't care about it."
"Thank you, Master." Li Shiyao was extremely nervous at the moment, and of course she knew she had said the wrong thing.
Ye Qinghan smiled, not expecting that this silly Yao could be nervous, and stepped forward to guide his junior sister Li Shiyao.
Ye Qinghan skipped all the complicated steps; Lingxian Palace didn't care about such things, and neither did his master.
"Please have your personal disciple, Li Shiyao, perform the three-kowtow ceremony to formally become your disciple."
"One bow is to show respect for teachers and to establish oneself as a person of virtue."
This was Li Shiyao's first time becoming a disciple, and she had never thought so much about it. However, she did not hesitate at all and simply followed her senior sister's instructions to perform the kowtow ceremony properly.
"Second bow, to impart knowledge and to dispel doubts."
Li Shiyao looked serious, but she couldn't help but think of the wedding ceremony, which seemed to involve three bows.
Clearing her mind, Li Shiyao bowed respectfully, as if making a pinky promise. Since she had become an apprentice, she would be a good disciple.
"I bow three times to express my gratitude to my teacher, with heaven and earth as my witness."
Hmm? Don't we need to bow to each other? Shouldn't it be bowing to heaven and earth first, then to the parents, and then... the husband and wife bowing to each other?
Li Shiyao felt it was a bit unfair; why was she the only one to bow after all that time? But then she remembered what Sister Qinghan had said about respecting one's master, and it seemed that made sense...
"Get up." Ye Qinghan smiled and stepped forward to help his junior sister up, his face full of doting affection.
Su Cheng understood that it was his turn, so he sorted out his thoughts and began to speak.
“Disciple Shiyao is kind-hearted, quick-witted and eager to learn. I wish to accept you as the second disciple of Lingxian Palace.”
"The way of a teacher lies in imparting knowledge, teaching skills, and resolving doubts."
"The way of being a disciple is to avoid arrogance, impatience, respect teachers, and be eager to learn."
"Once he has become my disciple, I will treat him well, impart all my knowledge to him, teach him by example, and set strict requirements for him."
"Wang Shiyao diligently cultivated herself, respected her teachers and valued the Dao, and learned immortal techniques to attain the Great Dao."
"Master—Su Cheng."
These words actually moved Li Shiyao to tears. She felt a pang of guilt for not taking it seriously back then.
Despite the fact that her master and senior sister valued her so much, and that the Holy Mountain also took the matter of becoming a disciple very seriously, she only just realized what it meant to become a disciple.
Li Shiyao bowed again in gratitude, and this time she officially acknowledged this master.
Ye Qinghan gave a fleeting, almost imperceptible smile before handing over the tea that had been prepared.
"Please, disciple, serve tea to your master."
The two disciples stood together, their pretty faces each with their own unique features: one a scourge to the nation, the other a symbol of peace and prosperity.
Li Shiyao adopted the demeanor of a contented wife, carefully carrying a teacup as she gracefully approached. At that moment, she genuinely exuded the air of a virtuous wife, leaving Su Cheng momentarily lost in thought.
Slowly accepting the teacup, Su Cheng smiled with satisfaction.
It seems everything is predetermined, that fate is beyond human control, but human determination doesn't necessarily preclude the triumph of destiny.
"The apprenticeship ceremony is complete!"
The apprenticeship ceremony at Lingxian Palace is unique, with some changes to the procedures. For example, the master's return gift is given after the ceremony is completed.
To be honest, Su Cheng wasn't really interested in the apprenticeship ceremony; it was too much of a dreaded thing for someone like him who hated trouble.
But since it involves taking on an apprentice, it is perhaps an indispensable part for both parties, and perhaps every time they recall this moment, it will be a meaningful memory.
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