Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter 88: Anger Unrestrained
Shen Subing looked down at the disciples and couldn't help but joyfully announce, “Heavenly Blessing to our Danmai, Tan Yun is not dead.”
“Now, the one who has created a myth for our Danmai, Tan Yun, has returned!”
Upon hearing this, the disciples looked up at Tan Yun, and in unison shouted, “We have met Senior Brother Tan!”
“There’s no need to stand on ceremony, Junior Brothers and Sisters.” Tan Yun cupped his fists towards everyone from a distance.
At this moment, Tang Xinying slightly raised her jade hand, and the disciples immediately quieted down, the sound of a falling needle could be heard in the silence.
With a solemn expression, she asked, “Tan Yun, do you wish to acknowledge me as your master?”
The disciples felt a storm brewing in their hearts; Senior Brother Tan had received the favor of the chief of the Immortal Sect Danmai, and from now on, he would surely ascend smoothly!
Shen Wende and Shen Qingfeng smiled on the outside, but couldn't bring themselves to be truly happy inside. Previously, Tan Yun had rejected the young lady, and if he agreed to Tang Xinying now, it would mean they had misjudged him!
Shen Subing, standing behind Tang Xinying, smiled unnaturally, as if lost in thought. It must be related to Tan Yun rejecting her.
Tan Yun knelt from a distance towards Tang Xinying and said, “Thank you, Chief, for your favor, but before I joined the Huangfu Sacred Sect, I already had a master, so…”
Before Tan Yun could finish his sentence, Tang Xinying smiled and said, “This matter is of no consequence; I don’t mind.”
“Chief, before I acknowledge a master, my master instructed me not to take another master, so I cannot acknowledge you as my master.” Tan Yun's expression was earnest.
Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile appeared in Shen Subing’s beautiful eyes, recognizing Tan Yun's character.
Shen Qingfeng and Shen Wende felt the same.
“Since that’s the case, it seems I have been a bit abrupt.” Tang Xinying also smiled, although a flicker of unwillingness and bitterness crossed her eyes, “You can rise.”
“Thank you, Chief.” Tan Yun got up.
“Speak, what reward do you want? As long as I have it, I will agree to it.” Tang Xinying stated.
“Chief, I want a fire seed.” Tan Yun replied without hesitation.
Tang Xinying showed an embarrassed expression, “I don’t have a fire seed at the moment; choose something else.”
The fire seed had already been refined into her destiny true fire, so she indeed did not have it.
Tan Yun thought of Shen Subing, who would certainly apply for the elder position for Shen Qingfeng in front of Tang Xinying in the future. Therefore, in order for Shen Qingfeng to smoothly ascend to elder, Tan Yun said, “Chief, as a disciple of the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden, if it weren’t for Elder Shen’s cultivation, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I humbly request that my reward be given to Elder Shen.”
“You little brat, I didn’t cultivate you; don’t be ridiculous.” Shen Qingfeng immediately retorted.
Tan Yun ignored him and looked at Tang Xinying, saying, “Please agree.”
“Well, I agree.” Tang Xinying couldn’t help but regard Tan Yun with more admiration. A person who sacrifices for others like this is truly rare!
“Chief, if there’s nothing else, I will take my leave.” Tan Yun was eager to enter the 108-story pagoda to refine the sword embryo.
“Mm.” After Tang Xinying responded, Tan Yun walked straight into the pagoda's entrance, and soon, the pagoda door slowly closed.
“Qingfeng, speak; what reward do you want?” Tang Xinying smiled slightly.
Before Shen Qingfeng could open his mouth, Shen Subing took the lead and said, “Chief, more than a year ago, the one who wanted to put Tan Yun to death was Elder Three, Pang Shiyuan. Now that Pang Shiyuan is dead, there is no one managing his disciples.”
“Since Qingfeng has contributed to Tan Yun’s cultivation, and he is also a mid-level grand alchemist, I request you allow Qingfeng to temporarily serve as Elder Three.”