Sect Leader Ye Qingyun frowned slightly, "Junior Brother, please speak first!"
"If they really want my Heavenly Sword Sect to be linked with the imperial court, then we have one stance: the imperial court can send people to the Heavenly Sword Sect to cultivate, but my sect will never interfere in mortal affairs. What do you think, fellow disciples?"
The sect leader pondered for a moment, then asked, "What do you all think, fellow disciples?"
Second Senior Brother Liu Jiantang sat on the spot with his sword in his arms. After thinking for a moment, he said, "As long as it doesn't harm the sect, whatever you say is fine!"
Third Senior Sister Shen Huairu seemed to be thinking about something, and said: "If Senior Brother Headmaster agrees, I have no objection, but I believe in fate when it comes to teaching disciples. It's not that just anyone can become my disciple!"
Junior Sister Nangong Ling'er ate her pastries without a care in the world. When she realized everyone was looking at her, crumbs of pastries still clung to the corners of her mouth. "Ah? I think it's great! If Senior Brother Xiao says it's good, then it's good!"
At this moment, Sect Leader Ye Qingyun nodded, "Since everyone has no objections, let's do it this way! Alright, Junior Brother Xiao, you should get some rest. Starting tomorrow, you are not allowed to miss the regular sect meetings!"
"Junior brother understands!"
After saying that, the senior brothers and sisters left one by one, but Xiao Yuhan called out to the sect leader alone. The two talked privately for a long time before the sect leader Ye Qingyun left with a worried look on his face.
"System notification: The conspiracy between the host and Ye Qingyun has rewritten the plot. However, considering that it was a secret meeting, the system cannot estimate the impact. But after evaluation, it is determined that it does not conform to villainous behavior. Considering that it may significantly change the plot, the host is now given two options: First, deduct 2,000 points now, and the impact will not be investigated in subsequent plot changes. Second, do not investigate the impact now, and the deduction will be calculated based on the impact of subsequent plot changes."
This time, Xiao Yuhan readily chose first place because he knew that deducting 2,000 points today would change many subsequent plot developments, so he didn't hesitate at all.
"System notification: 2000 points have been deducted. The system will not pursue the impact of today's conspiracy on the subsequent plot. You have 7500 points remaining!"
Xiao Yuhan laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased, knowing that he had come out on top.
As dusk approached, someone suddenly knocked on the door.
"Go in!" Xiao Yuhan said, reclining on the couch with an ancient book in one hand.
The person who came was Bai Yao. She brought over a bowl of fragrant hot dishes and carefully placed it in front of her master.
"What are you doing here?" Xiao Yuhan habitually gave Bai Yao a cold look.
“Master… I noticed you don’t eat properly, so I made you some stewed chicken.”
"What!?" Xiao Yuhan sat up in surprise, then opened the lid, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. "Wow, it smells so good... Did you make this?"
Seeing that his master seemed to like it, Bai Ya cautiously revealed a slight smile: "Yes!"
Xiao Yuhan quickly picked up his chopsticks and took a bite. It was absolutely delicious, but he still had to keep a straight face and show his disdain for Bai Yao. "This is really delicious... cough cough... not bad, not bad."
The little girl beamed and immediately knelt on the ground. "This disciple thanks Master for his teaching and guidance. I have no way to repay Master's great kindness. If Master likes Yao'er's cooking, Yao'er can cook for you every day from now on!"
Seeing how well this young girl knew how to handle things, and knowing the saying "he who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding," Xiao Yuhan couldn't bring himself to scold her anymore. He then said, "Get up! You shouldn't be thinking about how to cook. How's your cultivation going?"
Bai Yao stood up and replied, "Master, I understand the profound meaning behind your request for me to go to the Lotus Platform. I have laid a solid foundation these days and have successfully advanced to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Realm!"
"Have you practiced your swordsmanship?" Xiao Yuhan asked, a chicken leg still in his mouth.
"Master, I practice day and night without slacking off!"
"Alright! Go down now!"
"Then... Master, are you satisfied with Yao'er's cooking skills?" The little girl looked at Xiao Yuhan with big, expectant eyes.
Xiao Yuhan was about to say it wasn't very good, but looking into those big, watery eyes, she couldn't bear it and said, "It's not bad."
"If Master likes me, I'll cook delicious food for you every day!" The little girl smiled broadly and got up to leave.
"Wait! Has anyone been bullying you lately?" Xiao Yuhan suddenly asked.
Bai Yao was also somewhat surprised, then replied in a low voice, "Master... no one bullied me."
"Hmph! Still unwilling to talk? Then I'll only tell you once today. I've even passed on my own unique martial arts techniques to you. If you still get bullied, you only have yourself to blame!"
At this moment, Bai Yao seemed to understand something, and a different kind of light flashed in her eyes: "Disciple understands!"
"Alright! Go down!" Xiao Yuhan said, and started eating the stewed chicken.
The little girl walked out the door. Having been bullied since childhood, she was actually somewhat timid, but the meaning behind her master's last words seemed to have a deeper significance.
"Master wants me to fight back myself? No way... Never mind, my senior brothers and sisters aren't nice to me, but they haven't gone too far..." The little girl shook her head and left.
...
On the morning of the third day, Xiao Yuhan got up early, changed into a white shirt, stood in front of the bronze mirror, looked at himself, and said with great self-admiration, "Tsk tsk tsk... This face, this figure, I wonder which young lady will be lucky enough to marry him in the future... Perfect!"
Today marks the beginning of the second chapter of the story. The royal family of the Great Yan Dynasty will come to the Heavenly Sword Sect to discuss the Dao, and the male protagonist, Murong Zhi, will become their disciple. According to the original work, he will have to secretly make some deals with people from the Great Yan Dynasty.
In the reception hall outside the Sanqing Hall, the five elders of the Tianjian Sect sat in the main hall, with their respective disciples standing behind them. Outside the mountain gate, ten thousand imperial guards waited in front of the sect. Emperor Murong Zheng of the Great Yan Dynasty appeared in front of the sect in brocade robes, accompanied by the Great Yan National Preceptor and his youngest son, Murong Zhi.
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