Published: February 25, 2025
Dantai Xuanzhong held Dantai Xian'er’s hand and smiled, saying, “Xian'er, Tan Yun dared to challenge Gongsun Yangchun for the position of meritorious chief. Of course, this is somewhat reckless, but from my perspective, it shows more of a fearless attitude towards authority.”
“Moreover, he stayed in the Temporal and Spatial Star Moon Scroll for a whole five years before he began his leisurely alchemical refinement, ultimately defeating Lu Yi using the sixteen series alchemical arts. Even now, Tang Xinying's alchemical skills would have to bow down before him!"
Dantai Xian'er raised her brows playfully, "Hmm, after this observation, I think he is passable. However, I will need to continue to get to know him in the future."
Knowing his daughter well, Dantai Xuanzhong could tell from her expressions and words that Tan Yun had piqued her interest. This meant that Tan Yun had made an excellent first impression in her heart!
"Xian'er, how about you leave the Holy Spirit Lineage and join the Meritorious Lineage instead?" Dantai Xuanzhong suggested indulgently. "This way, you will have more opportunities to interact with Tan Yun and get a clearer view of his character."
After a moment of silence, Dantai Xian'er softly replied, "I will follow father's arrangement."
"Hahaha, good!" Dantai Xuanzhong said, "Change your appearance again."
"Okay." After she replied, her features began to change, and soon she transformed into another youthful appearance.
Just as beautiful as before, she now looked even more stunning, surpassing even many women!
...
The Spirit Vessel flew through the azure sky. Inside the spirit vessel training room, Tan Yun stood respectfully before Shen Subing, informing her of all the rewards granted by the sovereign.
Shen Subing, filled with excitement, looked at Tan Yun. Her previously cold demeanor softened as she smiled and said, "The sovereign truly values you. For your sake, he even agreed to establish the tenth vein."
"Chief, you flatter me." Tan Yun replied with a humble expression, "Establishing the tenth vein is also because the sovereign believes in your exceptional abilities. You managed the Danmai in the Inner Sect with such ease, didn't you?"
"Enough of the comforting words. I know my own capabilities." Shen Subing added, "Alright, I want to be alone for a while. If there's something, I'll call for you. You can leave now."
"Disciple obeys, I take my leave." Just as Tan Yun turned to leave, Shen Subing's voice called him back, "Tan Yun, don't you have anything to say to me?"
At that moment, Shen Subing held back the urge to reveal that Tan Yun was actually her disciple. She fixed her gaze on him as he slowly turned.
Tan Yun bowed his head and said, "I will do my utmost to serve you, and I will fulfill my promise to the sovereign, making sure that within a century, both the Immortal Sect Meritorious Lineage and the Inner Sect Meritorious Lineage become the strongest presence among the ten veins under your leadership."
Shen Subing looked at Tan Yun, her beautiful eyes revealing a fleeting softness. She asked, "Why are you helping me so diligently?"
Her heart was in turmoil.
If given a choice, she would rather wish that Tan Yun helped her out of affection rather than simply because she was his master!
It was certainly not because her father entrusted her to him before passing away, which led him to confront Gongsun Yangchun head-on to protect her!
Unaware of Shen Subing's thoughts, Tan Yun continued, "Your subordinate Shen Qingfeng is the grandfather of Dreamtalk, who is also my grandfather. Furthermore, Elder Qingqiu has shown great affection towards me. Since you are their lady, I naturally wish to bring you prosperity."
"You are indeed thoughtful." A hint of disappointment flashed in Shen Subing's eyes. "You may leave now."
Just as Tan Yun was about to respond, a wave of respectful voices came from outside the training room, "Disciples pay their respects to the sovereign!"
Inside the training room, Shen Subing immediately called for Tan Yun and walked out, bowing to Dantai Xuanzhong, "Subordinate pays respects to the sovereign."