Chapter 80

"Since that's the case, then it's fine. I will investigate the matter in the future and give you an explanation. Xiaoyu, there's one more thing I need to tell you. The grand ceremony for taking on disciples will be held tomorrow. When the time comes, come directly to me." Zhan Longxing stared at Lu Tianyu for a while, found that he wasn't lying, and immediately gave him instructions.

"Alright, Senior, I will remember it." Lu Tianyu immediately nodded.

"Alright, go play with Xiaoyu. During the days I was drunk and unconscious, that girl stayed by my side without leaving, watching over me. She must have been quite bored these few days." After saying this, Zhan Longxing called out loudly, summoning a maid from the mansion to take Lu Tianyu to find Xiaoyu.

In fact, Zhan Longxing also had a small hope in his heart, hoping that Xiaoyu could get along well with Lu Tianyu. This way, she would have a good future.

But Xiaoyu was still young, and Zhan Longxing couldn't rush things. So now, letting them cultivate some feelings would make things go smoothly in the future.

As he left the back garden with the maid, Lu Tianyu's mind was still full of Zhan Longxing's last words, feeling quite puzzled. Could it be that Zhan Longxing didn't go to the competition three days ago because he was drunk? Did I misunderstand him?

"Brother Tianyu, I've been waiting for you. Come over quickly." At this moment, a familiar sweet voice suddenly came to Lu Tianyu's ears.

Lu Tianyu quickly shook his head, dispelling his thoughts, and looked up. He saw Xiaoyu playing happily with the crane Hong'er in the front yard.

A person and a crane were running and playing in the courtyard. Xiaoyu often opened her mouth to let out a series of silver bell-like laughs, exuding a youthful and lively aura.

This aura instantly infected Lu Tianyu, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"Brother Tianyu, come over quickly. Let's ride the crane and play in the sky." Xiaoyu quickly stopped running, leaped onto the crane's back, and waved to Lu Tianyu with a smile.

"Alright." Lu Tianyu couldn't help but laugh out loud and quickly jumped onto the crane's back, standing side by side with Xiaoyu.

These days, in order to participate in the Luiyun Sect's disciple selection competition, Lu Tianyu's nerves had been constantly tense, without a moment of relaxation. Now that he had successfully advanced to become an inner disciple of the Luiyun Sect, it was time to relax. Otherwise, he might end up with some problems.

A gentle breeze blew through the courtyard, instantly lifting a strand of Xiaoyu's black hair, which brushed past Lu Tianyu's face. A faint, pleasant scent of a young girl quickly entered his nose.

Lu Tianyu couldn't help but blush slightly and turned his face away.

"Let's go, Hong'er." Xiaoyu, unaware of his reaction, patted the crane's head with a smile.

The crane under them immediately spread its wings and flew high into the sky, soaring over the outer sect of the Luiyun Sect, piercing through the thick fog, flying higher and higher.

Looking down at the continuous buildings of the Luiyun Sect, Lu Tianyu couldn't help but feel deeply amazed. This was the first time he had observed the outer sect of the Luiyun Sect from the sky so clearly.

Although he had also ridden the crane with Xiaoyu in the sky before, at that time, his mind was focused on finding Sima Ye, so he didn't pay much attention to these things.

"By the way, Xiaoyu, I have a question for you." While observing the scenery below, Lu Tianyu casually asked.

"Go ahead, Brother Tianyu, what is it?" Xiaoyu immediately asked with a smile.

"Three days ago, why was your grandfather drunk? According to reason, a person of his cultivation would never get drunk and neglect his duties." Lu Tianyu immediately asked lightly.

"Hmph, isn't it because of you?" Xiaoyu immediately pouted and said with a huff.

"Because of me? Xiaoyu, you're confusing me. What does your grandfather getting drunk have to do with me?" Lu Tianyu couldn't help but laugh bitterly.

"Three days ago, after the second competition, Grandfather came back very happy, repeatedly saying he had found a treasure and that he must take you as his last disciple. Then, coincidentally, Grandfather Li came over with a few jars of fine wine, saying he wanted to celebrate with Grandfather. You don't know, my grandfather is a heavy drinker, especially when he's in a good mood, he drinks without restraint. So, after a few jars of wine, Grandfather got drunk and remained unconscious for three days and three nights. Isn't it all because of you?" Xiaoyu explained in detail and immediately pretended to be angry, giving Lu Tianyu a glare.

"Oh, I see." Lu Tianyu suddenly understood, and the knot in his heart was instantly untied. It seemed he had indeed misunderstood Zhan Longxing. All of this must have been premeditated by Li Xiao, and Zhan Longxing had unknowingly fallen into the trap.

"Li Xiao, I'll remember you." A flash of killing intent quickly crossed Lu Tianyu's eyes but disappeared just as quickly, hidden deep in his heart. He knew that he wasn't yet in a position to confront Li Xiao, so he could only keep this matter deep in his heart and wait until he had enough strength to settle the score.

With the knot in his heart untied, Lu Tianyu's face no longer had any gloom. He spent a happy half day in the sky with Xiaoyu, and only returned to his residence when the sun set.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten and the first rays of the sun appeared, Lu Tianyu heard a huge sound of bells and drums coming from the distant sky, echoing throughout the Luiyun Sect.

"What's happening?" Lu Tianyu jumped out of bed, quickly washed his face with the water in the room, and then went out to the courtyard.

Others, like Sima Ye and Gu Xineng, also had the same reaction and were now in the courtyard, looking up at the direction from which the sound of the bells and drums was coming.

"Everyone, good morning." At this moment, a person suddenly rushed in from outside the courtyard, smiling and greeting everyone.

"Senior Brother, good morning!" Everyone, seeing Li Xiang, couldn't help but smile and bow in greeting.

"Alright, everyone, today is the day of the grand ceremony for taking on disciples. Gu Xineng, Xie Qing, Sima Ye... you six, come with me to meet the sect leader." Li Xiang pointed at Sima Ye, Gu Xineng, and others, but did not mention Lu Tianyu's name.

"Senior Brother, Brother Lu is also an inner disciple. Why isn't he going to meet the sect leader?" Gu Xineng couldn't help but ask, puzzled.

"Ha ha, to be honest, Brother Lu has already been chosen by Senior Uncle Zhan as his last disciple. Therefore, he only needs to go directly to Senior Uncle Zhan to become his disciple. As for you, after meeting the sect leader, the sect leader will assign you a master, or he might take you as his own disciple if he sees potential in you. If you are chosen by the sect leader, your future will be boundless. Of course, the chance of being chosen by the sect leader is very slim, as he hasn't taken any disciples for over a hundred years. Alright, everyone, follow me to meet the sect leader. It wouldn't be good to keep him waiting." After explaining in detail, Li Xiang immediately smiled and led the way, guiding Sima Ye and the others towards the inner sect of the Luiyun Sect.

Lu Tianyu also moved and quickly headed towards the direction of Zhan Longxing's residence.

After yesterday's long talk with Xiaoyu, Lu Tianyu had basically figured out that Zhan Longxing did not participate in the life-and-death trial he went through three days ago. All of this was a scheme by the Wang family and Li Xiao. Therefore, he was willing to become Zhan Longxing's disciple.

Before reaching the gate of Zhan's residence, Lu Tianyu saw that the gate was already open, and Xiaoyu was standing at the entrance, looking around, clearly waiting for someone.

"Who are you waiting for, Xiaoyu?" Lu Tianyu suddenly shouted, playing a prank.

"Ah? You scared me to death, Brother Tianyu. You're so mean. I was standing here early in the morning waiting for you, and you deliberately scared me. I won't talk to you." Xiaoyu was startled by the sudden appearance of someone, leaped back, and then relaxed when she saw it was Lu Tianyu, pouting in displeasure.

"Ha ha, it's my fault. I apologize, Miss Xiaoyu. Please don't be angry and forgive me." Lu Tianyu immediately smiled and bowed.

"That's better. Come on, I'll take you to see Grandfather." Xiaoyu, being a very straightforward and innocent girl, immediately giggled and quickly led Lu Tianyu into the residence.

Xiaoyu was right; Zhan Longxing had been waiting in the main hall for a long time. Today, he looked very solemn, dressed in formal attire, sitting on the main chair, looking at Lu Tianyu and Xiaoyu as they entered the hall.

"Greetings, Senior." Lu Tianyu entered the main hall and immediately bowed respectfully to Zhan Longxing.

"No need for formalities, Xiaoyu, come to me." Zhan Longxing immediately beckoned to Lu Tianyu.

Lu Tianyu quickly moved forward a few steps, stopping three meters in front of Zhan Longxing, looking at him respectfully, waiting for his instructions.

"Xiaoyu, I have only one question for you. Why do you practice cultivation?" Zhan Longxing thought for a moment and then slowly asked.

"To be honest, Senior, I practice cultivation for two reasons. First, to become strong and independent, so I won't be bullied. Second, to avenge my family who died unjustly." Lu Tianyu immediately answered truthfully.

Zhan Longxing couldn't help but laugh, quickly stood up from the chair, and placed his hand on Lu Tianyu's shoulder, nodding repeatedly. "Good, good, I like it. That's the spirit of a true man. From now on, you are my last disciple. I will use the rest of my life to cultivate you and make you a great talent."

Zhan Longxing was also a straightforward person who disliked empty talk. Lu Tianyu's words were very much to his liking, so he was very pleased.

"Um, Senior, does this mean I have become your disciple?" Lu Tianyu couldn't help but be puzzled.

"Of course. In my place, becoming a disciple is just a matter of a few words. Remember, don't call me Senior anymore; call me Master." Zhan Longxing immediately glared and pretended to be serious.

"Master!"