Chapter 47: A New Bond

Yao Xiangli regarded him in silence.

The more silent he became, the more Bai He knew that he was angry.

Bai He had never been particularly bold, but now that Ye Shiyuan had spoken this way, how could he allow him to face it alone?

"Yes, Senior Brother. Ye Shiyuan is already my disciple. Moreover, last time you said that you and Ye Shiyuan were no longer master and disciple. Master taught us that we must keep our word. If Ye Shiyuan were not my disciple, that would be one thing, but now that he has entered my sect, he is my person. Master also said that fellow disciples must not compete to snatch people from one another."

Bai He spoke at length, unsure whether any of what he said would be effective.

However, he had certainly grasped the key point, that was the word "Master."

The master he referred to was the one shared by both him and Yao Xiangli.

Yao Xiangli had always held great respect for their master.

"Bai He, for the future of Lingguang Sect..."

Bai He hurriedly interrupted, "Senior Brother, that is where you are mistaken. We are all members of Lingguang Sect and equally disciples of Master. Naturally, we will consider the future of Lingguang Sect. Ye Shiyuan has not gone to another sect. By remaining at my Baize Peak, is he no longer part of Lingguang Sect?"

For a moment, Yao Xiangli was rendered speechless by Bai He’s words.

An elder who had usually been obscure, muddling along without ambition, was now speaking so much at this moment and leaving him without rebuttal.

Ye Shiyuan... had been unable to break through for five years, yet now he had suddenly succeeded.

Yao Xiangli had tried countless methods in the past.

Why was it that after Ye Shiyuan went to Bai He’s Baize Peak, he managed to break through in such a short time?

For the first time, Yao Xiangli felt regret... Regret that he had let such an outstanding talent slip away.

Standing there now, Ye Shiyuan who had overcome the barrier in his cultivation made Pan Yi seem utterly dim and insignificant in comparison.

"Master, this disciple knows he was wrong. I beg Master to give me another chance."

Pan Yi was truly panicking now.

Not only had he been stripped of his position as the Sect Master’s chief disciple, he was even about to be demoted to a second-generation disciple.

In truth, Yao Xiangli had his reasons for doing this.

In the past, Pan Yi had framed Ye Shiyuan countless times.

Now that Yao Xiangli hoped Ye Shiyuan would return to Yaoxing Peak, he would naturally punish Pan Yi severely as a way to bring Ye Shiyuan back.

Bai He and Ye Shiyuan then left Yaoxing Peak together.

In his heart, Bai He let out a long breath of relief.

Fortunately, Ye Shiyuan had not chosen to go back.

"Little Elder Bai... No, Master..."

"Master?" Only then did Bai He react. "What you said just now... were you serious?"

Ye Shiyuan nodded with a solemn expression. "Yes, Master. I wish to take you as my master."

Bai He had never entertained such a thought before.

Moreover, with his level of ability, how could he possibly be Ye Shiyuan’s master?

"Weren’t you just saying that to deceive Senior Brother? And besides, you want to acknowledge me as your master? I can’t really teach you anything."

"Master’s kindness toward me is as heavy as a mountain. Everything I said came from the bottom of my heart; it was not to deceive the Sect Master. Unless... you think my aptitude is insufficient and that I am unworthy of being your disciple."

Ye Shiyuan dropped to one knee.

Bai He hurriedly bent down to help him up.

Could he stop kneeling at the slightest turn?

A man’s knees were worth gold...

"Get up first. We can discuss this matter."

Besides, how could he possibly have the qualifications to look down on Ye Shiyuan?

He was far too modest.

If even Ye Shiyuan’s aptitude was considered insufficient, then no one in this world would qualify.

While supporting Ye Shiyuan, Bai He helped him to his feet.

"Master!"

Bai He braced himself and finally nodded. "Fine. From now on, you will be my disciple and properly become Xiao Feng’s senior brother. But let me make one thing clear first, if one day you wish to take someone else as your master, you must tell me in advance. I absolutely will not stop you."

Stopping the male protagonist from growing would truly be a sin.

"Master, please rest assured. This disciple would never do such a thing."

Ye Shiyuan was not that kind of person.

If Yao Xiangli had not repeatedly chilled his heart time and time again, he would never have completely severed the master-disciple relationship.

Did this mean that Ye Shiyuan would not casually leave him anymore?

After returning to Baize Peak, Bai He sat there, unable to suppress a secret smile.

Suddenly, a voice flashed through his mind.

[ Congratulations, Host. You have completed the side quest: taking the male protagonist as your disciple. Would you like to claim your reward? ]

Bai He looked around to make sure no one was nearby, then quickly returned to his room.

"Claim the reward."

He was genuinely curious about what kind of reward a side quest like this would bring.

All at once, his mind felt muddled and chaotic.

He did not know how much time had passed.

When his eyes finally cleared, he saw a dark little creature with tiny fluttering wings hovering in front of him.

What was this thing?

Bai He could not help but extend his hand.

The small cute black ball landed on his palm.

"Hello."

It could actually speak.

"Who are you?" Bai He asked warily.

He had no choice but to be cautious.

After all, in this place, everything was unfamiliar to him.

He was alone here.

In order to survive, anyone or anything could potentially have a tremendous impact on him.