Li Mingke followed silently behind Jinyun Immortal Venerable, the two walking at a moderate pace, maintaining a distance of about three steps.
She had a strange feeling, as if she had done this countless times before. There was no one else, just the two of them. The leaves rustled in the wind, and she didn't have to think about anything. She could completely rely on the person in front of her and follow him wherever he went.
"Master, what about the other examinees...?" Shouldn't we wait a bit?
So many people want to become disciples of Immortal Venerable Jinyun, what if someone else passes the test?
“There is no one else.” Immortal Venerable Jinyun said without pausing for a moment.
There was no one else.
So, from beginning to end, was this assessment arranged just for me?
"You know, I decide the assessment content myself." His voice was devoid of emotion, as if he were stating something perfectly ordinary.
“…Thank you, Master.” Li Mingke lowered his eyes.
fair……
She laughed. Why think about these things? Fate has been unfair from the very beginning.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable finally brought her to the public eye, and the appearance of Li Mingke caused an uproar.
"This is my new disciple—Li Mingke."
Li Mingke bowed to the crowd.
"Brother, I knew you could do it!" Wang Jingyuan shouted excitedly.
Li Mingke smiled and waved to him, while Jinyun Immortal Venerable glanced at him indifferently, seemingly finding him too noisy. But that one glance made Wang Jingyuan shrink back.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable is terrifying! I hope he never finds out about the bad things I said about him before!
But someone immediately jumped out to object.
"I refuse to accept this! The questions in the Hundred Jade Book are so difficult that it's impossible to finish them all within the allotted time! Let alone 100 questions, I didn't even finish half of them!"
"There are so many evil spirits in the second level, it's impossible to kill them all!"
"Li Mingke definitely cheated!"
During her five years at the Foreign Languages Institute, everyone had witnessed Li Mingke's abilities, and they didn't believe she could pass the assessment.
"Immortal Venerable Jinyun, please investigate!" A disciple clasped his hands, knelt on one knee, and pleaded loudly.
"Please, Immortal Venerable Jinyun, investigate this matter!" Before long, a large group of disciples knelt down on the ground.
Li Mingke: It seems I haven't been very popular in the Foreign Languages Department these past few years. Too many people look down on me, even though I did get in through connections...
She was actually a little guilty.
Wang Jingyuan was furious. "Why do you look down on my brother? My brother usually hides his true abilities, only showing them when it matters!"
He was about to get into a fight with several people.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable, however, did not take these farces seriously. "I set the test and I was the judge. I saw Li Mingke's every move, and she did pass all the tests."
Of course, he wasn't entirely right. If he had truly been watching Li Mingke's every move, he would have known what she looked like in the Xuanfang Mirror, when she had shed all pretense and was at her most authentic.
If he really knew, he wouldn't be standing here.
In fact, he didn't take the matter of taking on a disciple to heart at all; it was just to repay a favor to the Li family.
Are you... questioning me, Jinyun?
But he needs to maintain his dignity and status as the head of the immortal sect.
The voice of the Immortal Venerable Jinyun suddenly turned deep, and an immense pressure enveloped the people below. Some people immediately vomited blood, while only a few were still struggling to hold on.
"This disciple... dares not."
Immediately, other elders stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Jinyun, why are you so angry? These disciples are still young and don't know the rules." Then they praised Li Mingke, saying, "The one you chose is clearly a good prospect. If he can cultivate with you, he will definitely achieve great things in the future."
Only then did Immortal Venerable Jinyun withdraw his terrifying pressure. Those below felt as if they had escaped death, but they also began to scrutinize Li Mingke once again.
Could it be that she really was hiding her true abilities? Does she possess something special that made Immortal Venerable Jinyun take her as his disciple and protect her so much?
Snap—Snap—Snap—
"What a show!"
Li Mingke looked in the direction of the sound and wondered who was so bold.
It was none other than the Demon Lord Luan Hua.
He clapped his hands as he walked towards the two of them, saying, "Congratulations, Jinyun, it seems you've found a disciple who suits your taste!"
He looked at Li Mingke and his first impression was that it was a rather thin and small bird. The bird's feathers were beautiful, but it looked like it hadn't eaten enough.
As if guided by some unseen force, he reached out his hand to the little bird.
Li Mingke looked at the large hand that was about to touch her face and didn't know how to react.
Should I avoid him? But wouldn't that be impolite? He's the Demon Lord! What if I anger him? Will he just kill me?
She wanted to ask her master a question with her eyes, but unexpectedly, Immortal Venerable Jinyun had already stood in front of her with a flick of his sleeve.
"How dare you be so rude, Demon Lord!" Immortal Venerable Jinyun blocked her way completely.
"This is such a treasure, can't I even take a look?" Demon Lord Luan Hua was also a little unhappy.
“These are my people. If the Demon Lord is interested in taking on disciples, he can go back and take on a few himself.”
"Heh, forget it, I won't make trouble for myself." Demon Lord Luan Hua withdrew his hand, and his gaze, which had been searching for Li Mingke, also disappeared.
One after another, the other disciples who participated in the inner court assessment also completed their apprenticeship. During this time, Immortal Venerable Jinyun was at the very front, and Li Mingke stood silently behind him.
Demon Lord Luan Huashou carefully observed each disciple who passed the test, especially the female disciples, but he gradually revealed a disappointed expression.
Even after the last person's apprenticeship ceremony was completed, Demon Lord Luan Hua could no longer sit still.
Where are you, Banjian?
He no longer focused his gaze on the people in the immortal sect, but instead looked into the distance.
He was very familiar with the entire Immortal Sect. It was here that he and Banjian met and spent that difficult time together.
"I'm leaving." He stood up, leaving only those words behind.
Since the immortal sect could no longer sense any trace of his presence, there was no need for him to stay any longer.
"No need to see me off." Immortal Venerable Jinyun didn't even lift his eyelids.
When Li Mingke looked over, Luan Hua of the Demon Clan had already disappeared.
She was walking so fast, she thought.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable also stood up, "Now that the apprenticeship ceremony is over, I'll take my people back with me."
Then, without looking at the reactions of the others, he left on his own.
Li Mingke immediately followed.
"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Immortal Venerable!"
The voices of these people gradually faded into the background.
"Master...why did the Demon Lord come?" And he seemed to come and go so freely. Haven't the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm always had a bad relationship? She thought they would fight when they met. Now it seems that's not the case.
"Who knows him?" Jinyun Immortal Venerable declined to elaborate.
"If you run into him in the future, and I'm not around, don't confront him directly. He's a madman, and who knows what he might do."
"Yes, Master," Li Mingke replied obediently.
She wasn't familiar with the Demon Lord, so why would she exchange pleasantries upon meeting him? Besides, he was a powerful being who was only half a step away from ascending to immortality. Let alone meeting him, she would run away the moment she saw his figure in the distance.
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