Ch 133: Becoming a Disciple

Lu Qing’an, as instructed, took a seat beside Du Weiwei. He looked up and saw Du Feng studying him with an air of authority and assessment. However, Lu Qing’an remained unfazed, simply offering a faint smile, meeting Du Feng’s gaze without hesitation, respectful yet unyielding.

Their gazes met for a moment, then Du Feng suddenly laughed heartily, “I like your confidence, your boldness, your exceptional talent.”

Du Feng, as a peak Saint Spirit Realm cultivator, was only a step away from the Huan Yu Realm. For a young junior of the Xuanguang Realm to meet the gaze of such a powerful cultivator with such composure was truly remarkable.

“Father, I told you, this Martial Friend is extraordinary!” Du Weiwei, a smile of appreciation on her face, looked at Lu Qing’an with evident admiration.

In all of Wangxu City, only Lu Qing’an could defeat her in both combat and alchemy.

Even more remarkable, Lu Qing’an was also quite handsome, with refined features and an extraordinary temperament.

He clearly had the potential to become a Top Expert.

Lu Qing’an looked at the father and daughter. He had thick skin, but even he felt a little overwhelmed by such praise.

They were practically heaping praise upon him.

Of course, that was precisely the effect he desired.

It was clear that Du Feng was very pleased with him.

“You little rascal, this is the first time I’ve seen you praise another man so highly,” Du Feng said with a knowing smile, looking at his daughter with pride.

Honestly, seeing his daughter so immersed in cultivation and showing no interest in men had worried him.

While diligent cultivation was good, if she were to follow in her senior martial sister’s footsteps, devoting herself solely to the Dao and shunning worldly affairs, what joy would there be in life?

He wanted his daughter to experience the happiness of being a woman.

He didn’t want his daughter’s life to consist solely of cultivation, accompanied only by loneliness throughout the long years.

Now, seeing her show some fondness for Lu Qing’an, he was naturally pleased.

Du Weiwei, startled by her father’s words, quickly looked away, saying, “I don’t know what you mean.”

“Haha, then I won’t say anything,” Du Feng, seeing his daughter’s reaction, felt a playful urge, but didn’t want to upset her. He turned to Lu Qing’an, his smile widening.

“There’s a generation gap between us. From now on, I’ll call you Xiao Wu. How does that sound?”

Lu Qing’an bowed and smiled, “Such kindness from a senior, how could I refuse? Many would envy such a title.”

“You’re quite eloquent, young man,” Du Feng’s smile grew wider.

He was becoming increasingly satisfied with Lu Qing’an.

The next step was to assess the young man’s character and conduct.

He couldn’t rely solely on his daughter’s assessment of Lu Qing’an; he needed to form his own opinion.

“Xiao Wu, I hear you have a close relationship with Zhen Yongfu? Are you also from Panlong City?” Du Feng decided to probe Lu Qing’an’s background.

Lu Qing’an, having decided to become Du Feng’s disciple, had prepared his response. He smiled slightly, bowed, and replied, “Senior, I must admit, my past was not unlike Zhen Yongfu’s; I too am from Shouquan.”

At these words, both Du Feng and Du Weiwei were taken aback.

Du Weiwei looked at Lu Qing’an in surprise.

She had only recently learned that Lu Qing’an was from Shouquan!

But if Lu Qing’an was from Shouquan in Panlong City, how could he have achieved such success?!

Lu Qing’an knew that hiding his Shouquan origins would ultimately be impossible for Du Feng. After all, to take on a disciple, Du Feng would likely investigate his background.

Perhaps Du Feng had already sent someone to investigate.

Since that was the case, there was no need to hide it any longer; openly admitting it was a testament to his talent.

Du Feng’s gaze towards Lu Qing’an became intensely focused.

“So you’re like Zhen Yongfu and Xu Qingying in origin?”

Du Feng’s heart stirred. He knew how special Zhen Yongfu and Xu Qingying were, and now there was another, Wu Ciren, all three from Shouquan. This meant Lu Qing’an must possess equally exceptional talent.

What is going on in Panlong City? Does coming from Shouquan guarantee exceptional talent??

Lu Qing’an smiled slightly, “Indeed, and therefore, I am good friends with them.”

“But didn’t you just meet Qingying yesterday?” Du Weiwei blinked her beautiful eyes.

Lu Qing’an smiled, “We’ve known each other for a while, but we hadn’t seen each other in a long time. Plus, with so many people around, we didn’t want everyone to know we were acquainted, so we pretended to have just met.”

Du Weiwei: “……”

Looking at Lu Qing’an, Du Weiwei felt a tinge of resentment. They must have been laughing at her when she introduced them.

You bad guys.

“Senior Sister Weiwei, please don’t be angry,” Lu Qing’an said.

Du Weiwei glared at him resentfully, “I don’t care. You two must treat me to a good meal to make amends.”

This was the first time Du Feng had seen his daughter in such a playful mood. Watching them, he couldn’t help but smile with amusement.

“Xiao Wu, your honesty today shows your integrity. You truly impress me.”

Du Feng knew Zhen Yongfu and Xu Qingying, and their friendship with Lu Qing’an spoke well of his character.

Lu Qing’an’s lack of concealment and open honesty were also appreciated.

Lu Qing’an bowed humbly, “Senior, your praise is undeserved.”

“You’re too modest. I like you more and more,” Du Feng, sensing the right moment, changed the subject, “I hear you have long admired me?”

Lu Qing’an smiled and bowed, “Since my time in Panlong City, I’ve heard tales of your greatness, Senior. Your exceptional strength and high standing, combined with your humility and politeness, make you a role model for us juniors.”

His words of praise flowed smoothly. Moreover, the intelligence Lu Qing’an had gathered confirmed Du Feng’s reputation.

Du Feng had reached the peak of the Saint Spirit Realm, on the verge of the Huan Yu Realm. Such strength was among the highest in the Immortal Realm. He also had a Top Expert senior martial sister, holding a high position within the Xianjian Sect.

Remarkably, he was also a successful businessman, with numerous businesses in Wangxu City founded by him, leveraging his advantageous position within the Xianjian Sect, as a Supreme Elder and powerful senior Martial Sister, his business thrived and prospered.

Most importantly, he was a man of impeccable character. Lu Qing’an had never heard any negative comments about Du Feng from Xu Qingying; instead, she often praised his kindness and amiable nature.

And observing Du Weiwei, one could also gauge Du Feng’s personality.

To have such a well-educated and accomplished daughter, suggested excellent parenting.

Pleased by Lu Qing’an’s flattery, Du Feng exclaimed, “Excellent! You have a way with words, young man. Would you be willing to become my direct disciple?”

He cut to the chase.

Although Lu Qing’an had not awakened any Special Constitution, his talent in alchemy and combat rivaled Xu Qingying’s. Taking him as a disciple would give him something to boast about to his senior martial sister.

Lu Qing’an smiled, about to nod in agreement, when a sudden interruption occurred.

In the quiet stone pavilion, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void, and a white figure materialized.

The newcomer wore a white dress, with flawless skin and an expressionless face, like a block of ice. Even so, her unparalleled beauty was undeniable, surpassing even Xu Qingying and Du Weiwei.

Her appearance was so swift that Lu Qing’an was caught off guard, his eyes narrowing in apprehension.

Du Feng saw the newcomer and his mouth twitched.

Why is she here?!

Wait!

Could she be here to steal my disciple?!

Du Feng quickly turned to the woman, saying, “Senior Martial Sister, why are you here? I’m just chatting with my new disciple.”

“He’s not your disciple yet, he hasn’t agreed to be,” the Xianjian Sect Sect Leader said coldly.

Du Feng: “……”

This was definitely an attempt to steal his disciple!