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Chapter 637 - 634: Snatching Disciples (2)

Chapter 637: Chapter 634: Snatching Disciples (2)

After hearing his Master’s teaching, Song Yi lowered his head with an expression of being taught, and said, "Master, rest assured, I will definitely bear in mind your instruction."

"Alright, you may leave now, I want to chat with Ling Chen and the others."

"Yes." Song Yi nodded, turned, and left the room.

Once Song Yi had left, Huang Zheng looked at Ling Chen and said, "Song Yi is my disciple, normally there’s nothing that can’t be said in front of him. But his character is too proud, so I sent him away."

"Elder Huang, what is it you wish to say?" Ling Chen asked curiously.

"I would like to take you as my disciple, are you interested?"

Ling Chen was immediately taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Huang Zheng to make such a request. Song Ge’s eyes lit up excitedly at Ling Chen’s side. Though Elder Huang was not the most formidable figure in the Yangxin Pavilion, he was still a top expert on the Earthly List with very strong abilities. Becoming his disciple was bound to be extremely beneficial.

Seeing Ling Chen not responding, Huang Zheng asked, "Well, don’t you wish to accept?"

"That..." Ling Chen touched his nose, hesitating, "Elder Huang, it’s an honor to be acknowledged by you, it’s just... I currently have no intention of taking a master."

Upon hearing this, Huang Zheng’s face immediately darkened, and he frowned, "By the sound of it, are you looking down on me?"

"No, no, no!" Ling Chen, afraid of a misunderstanding, quickly waved his hands, "I absolutely did not mean that. Elder Huang, being respected and held in high esteem in the Yangxin Pavilion, your willingness to take me as your disciple is an honor for me. But I genuinely don’t have such thoughts right now. You might not be fully aware of my current situation. I have too many things to deal with and no time to stay at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Song Ge; he knows my situation best."

Although Song Ge did not understand why Ling Chen was refusing Huang Zheng, he still helped explain, "Elder Huang, Ling Chen indeed has a lot of things he is busy with. When Ling Chen became the top of the Newcomer List, he originally had the chance to join the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but he refused because he was unable to leave other duties. The Pavilion Master is aware of this too and thus did not compel him. Otherwise, with how much the Pavilion Master values talented individuals, he wouldn’t have easily let him go."

Hearing both of their statements, Huang Zheng’s temper settled down a bit, he nodded and said, "Well then, I won’t press the matter. However, I could take you as a registered disciple for now, and when you have time later on, you can stay at Yangxin Pavilion and receive my guidance. What do you say, is that too much to ask?"

Ling Chen inwardly sighed with resignation. Not too much? It is indeed too much!

He had already refused, yet the other party was not willing to let go. Could it be that Elder Huang truly values him that much?

At that moment, not only did Ling Chen feel it was inappropriate, but so did Song Ge. What Elder Huang said was clearly putting someone in a difficult position.

Just as Ling Chen was unsure how to reply, the door outside suddenly was pushed open violently. Following steady footsteps, a silver-haired elder appeared within Ling Chen’s line of sight.

Seeing the elder’s arrival, Huang Zheng’s old face changed, and he barked sharply, "Liang Tian, what are you doing here? Did I agree to let you in?"

The elder named Liang Tian waved his hand dismissively and coldly said, "Huang, you old man are no good, we agreed to meet together, yet you secretly invited him alone, what’s the meaning of this, are you trying to take all for yourself?"

"What do you mean ’take all for myself’?" Huang Zheng stood up from his chair, raising his voice, "Liang Tian, this is my home, mind your language."

"You don’t respect our decision, yet you expect me to respect you? No way! Let me tell you, you already have a disciple, don’t even think about Ling Chen."

After saying that, Liang Tian turned his gaze toward Ling Chen, grabbed his arm, and started walking out.

"Liang Tian, let go of me!"

Elder Huang’s voice turned icy as he strode forward, blocking the path of Liang Tian and Ling Chen.

"Let go!"

The fierce wind of the punch approached, and Liang Tian’s gaze turned cold as he struck back with a palm, clashing hard against Huang Zheng’s steel fist.

Bang!

Accompanied by a muffled sound, Huang Zheng and Liang Tian’s bodies instantly split apart, each retreating five steps. Hit by the impact of both their internal energies, Ling Chen’s body was sent flying uncontrollably, fortunately, Song Ge was behind him to prevent him from crashing into the wall.

Seeing that Liang Tian and Huang Zheng were about to go at it, Ling Chen and Song Ge hurriedly stepped back, fearing the implications of their clash. After all, a fight between Earthly List experts is nothing like one between Dragon List masters. The slightest carelessness could result in them getting severely wounded by the stray Qi Force.

"Stop, all of you!"

Just then, a low and slightly enraged voice came from outside.

Hearing that voice, Huang Zheng and Liang Tian, who were about to make their move, immediately stopped and turned their attention towards the door.

Seeing Huang Zheng and the other man walk out, Ling Chen and Song Ge exchanged glances before quickly following their steps, simultaneously leaving the room.

Outside, a person stood in the spacious courtyard, or more precisely, a young man.

Ling Chen examined the youth, who seemed to be in his twenties, with handsome features, fair skin, and fine bangs draped over his forehead, exuding an air of elegance.

However, what surprised Ling Chen the most was the change in Huang Zheng and Liang Tian’s demeanor upon the youth’s arrival; their eyes even held a trace of wariness when they looked at him.

How strange!

Huang Zheng and Liang Tian, as Earthly List masters, why would they be wary of a young man? Could he be an important figure from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? But he had been dealing with the Pavilion for so long and had never seen this person before.

"Song, who is he?" Ling Chen nudged Song Ge with his shoulder and asked.

Song Ge shook his head in confusion and replied, "I don’t know, I’ve never seen him before."

"Huang Zheng, Liang Tian, you’re practically veterans of Yangxin Pavilion. Don’t you even have this much self-control? If outsiders saw this, they’d think the people in Yangxin Pavilion can’t get along. I hope you take this as a warning and that there won’t be a next time."

Huang Zheng nodded, showing no intention of arguing.

Watching the youth turn to leave, Ling Chen felt incredibly surprised. What kind of background did this youth have to make Huang Zheng bow his head?

Once the youth disappeared from sight, Huang Zheng and Liang Tian exchanged glances and each snorted lightly.

"Ling Chen, come with me." Liang Tian waved at Ling Chen, signaling for him to follow.

"Listen, Ling Chen, don’t blame me for warning you, but if you dare go with him, I won’t be polite with you in the future," Huang Zheng added.

"Don’t be afraid of him, if he dares to touch you, I’ll back you up."

"You think you’re capable of that?"

As he listened to their back-and-forth, Ling Chen’s face was filled with a bitter smile, unsure of what he should do.