Chapter 1310: Junior Sister

Chapter 1310: Chapter 1310: Junior Sister

"That, that won’t do! We’re too far apart in age! Besides, arranged marriages aren’t our thing anymore!" Pei Yan listened to Lin Ruxue’s words and then looked at the little girl she was holding. Was he really going to become a victim of this so-called arranged marriage? Even if it were an arranged marriage, it should be with someone like Lin Xunrou. What was this supposed to be? Raising a loli? Ugh! He didn’t have such peculiar tastes and quickly declined the idea.

"You think too much, always letting your imagination run wild! She’s asking you to pass down your skills as a mentor!" Lin Junzhao, who couldn’t take it anymore, rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Huh? What? What does ’passing down skills as a mentor’ mean?" Pei Yan asked, utterly confused.

"My disciple here will be sent to your Daoist Plane in the future. She’ll grow up there like ordinary kids, going to school, learning your knowledge. Your master agreed to all of this. During this time, you’ll be responsible for her daily needs and teach her how to use supernatural abilities." Lin Ruxue turned to Lin Junzhao worriedly and said, "Are you sure it’s okay to entrust the child to him? I’m starting to regret this decision."

"Aside from occasionally having a brain malfunction, he’s mostly normal and has a decent sense of responsibility. His character is also somewhat trustworthy. Mainly, both you and I might have to go through a long period of seclusion after the war, so he’s the most suitable candidate to take care of this child." Lin Junzhao glanced at Pei Yan and sighed.

Listening to the two, Pei Yan finally understood what they meant. It was evident that the collaboration with the Investigation Hall had made Lin Ruxue more aware of the importance of the Daoist Plane. Although her incarnation spent a long time in the Daoist Plane and somewhat understood it, she lacked such talent among her subordinates. Sending older people, whose mindsets were set, wouldn’t help them grasp the essence. So, by sending a child to fully experience life in the Daoist Plane, they could better understand the world Pei Yan was in. This seemed to be a result of Lin Junzhao’s compromise after the two discussed it.

"It’s not impossible to take care of her daily needs, but I really don’t have the time right now. And teaching supernatural abilities?" Pei Yan scratched his head, feeling a bit troubled.

"We’re not asking you to take care of her right now. The impending war’s duration is unknown, so we’ll temporarily lock her age. Then, when she’s handed over to you, your Investigation Hall can teach her the things she needs to know about living in the Daoist Plane. After lifting the restrictions, we’ll send her to school in the Daoist Plane. With the time difference between the two planes so vast, by the time we finish this war, she might not have even completed a school year. You can take care of her after that. During this period, she’ll be fostered at your place!" Lin Ruxue said, looking at Pei Yan as she continued to instruct, "As for the supernatural abilities, I will personally split the fragments to her. We will find a way to make her the Child of Origin. You don’t need to worry about the transaction involved. Just make sure to talk to the Investigation Hall to arrange an identity for her and enroll her in school. After the war, Lin Daozi will also head to the Daoist Plane. You two will pass down your skills and teach her the techniques of the Daoist Plane and the usage of supernatural abilities. This is my decision, and you cannot refuse!"

With Lin Junzhao putting it that way, what else could Pei Yan say? He had no choice but to nod and accept his fate, "Alright then! I have no issue! It just depends on whether the little girl agrees. If she does, I have one more request."

"She naturally agrees. Tell me your request." Lin Ruxue made the decision for her disciple.

"Where I study, we have winter and summer vacations. During those times, she should be sent back to reunite with her parents for a while. With the time difference between the two planes and the means to lock her age, letting her reunite with her parents for three or four months a year shouldn’t be a problem."

"Is that really necessary? Since she’s going to learn skills, she should be prepared to be apart from her family. The road to cultivation is long, and her family are cultivators too. In the future, they’ll be reunited inevitably..."

"It is necessary!" Before Lin Ruxue could finish, Pei Yan interrupted decisively in the face of everyone’s astonished expressions, "A child’s growth cannot be without the company of their parents. If she had no parents, our family could give her that love. But since you said she’s a family descendant, I assume her parents are still alive. For her mental and physical health, especially during her childhood when she needs her parents the most, I must create opportunities for her to reunite with them. Sending her to the Daoist Plane to learn is meant to make her love this world and bridge the gap between our two planes. I don’t want her to come to my world with displeasure and pressure. That’s my bottom line. If you don’t agree to this request, then this matter is off the table!"

Pei Yan’s firm attitude left Lin Ruxue silent. After a moment, she glanced at Lin Junzhao, who nodded at her. Hesitating for a moment, she nodded in agreement, "Alright! You do have a point. Perhaps this is the difference between our two planes. Sometimes, in pursuit of cultivation, we can be too inhumane. We’ll go with what you said this time!"

After speaking, Lin Ruxue nudged the girl in her arms gently, "Ruoqin, go and meet your Senior Brother Pei. From today onwards, you’ll be under his care."

"Wang Ruoqin greets Pei Yan, Senior Brother Pei." Perhaps it was Pei Yan’s previous words that relieved the little girl of her recent worries. Wang Ruoqin’s gaze towards Pei Yan was no longer as resistant as before. After the formal greeting, she shyly added in a low voice, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Seeing this, Lin Ruxue felt pleased. She patted Wang Ruoqin on the shoulder, signaling her to go rest. How this drinking session would end, not even she knew. This little girl being here was perhaps too dangerous.

After having her disciple leave, Lin Ruxue looked at the people in the pavilion, smiling, "I’ve finished discussing my personal affairs. Now, let’s talk about public matters. If I don’t, I’m afraid nobody will feel at ease eating this meal. I think everyone here understands the current situation. The war with the Bloodblade is inevitable, but as the war approaches, our Immortal Palace faces many internal problems."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions grew serious except for Pei Yan and Lin Junzhao, who remained unchanged. So, it was finally time for the main event of this meal?

"First, the Celestial Sword Manor was falsely accused and imprisoned. Then, Peach Blossom Spring was found to be secretly colluding with the Bloodblade. Now, there have been two public attacks within our Immortal Palace, and under such strict scrutiny, they come and go freely! Previously, I was confident when facing the Candle Dragon, believing that once the war started and my heavenly soldiers arrived, the enemy would crumble. But now? Hehehe! My own residence has been infiltrated and riddled with holes, making me doubt if we still have hope of winning this war. Am I really that incompetent as the Lord of the Immortal Palace?"