Chapter 2372 - 2375: Probing

As they watched the graceful figure of Yan Lingshuang fly away, many disciples of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect swallowed hard, even the Eldest Young Master and Fourth Young Master couldn't help but keep their eyes fixed.

"Qin Tian, what is your relationship with Yan Lingshuang? How do you know her?"

The Fourth Young Master looked at Qin Tian curiously.

"A chance encounter, purely by chance."

Qin Tian had no fondness at all for the Fourth Young Master, who was also a fierce rival to Xuanyuan Shenyue, so he didn't bother to show him any respect.

What he hadn't expected was that Sect Leader Xuanyuan Ting would appear at this moment and would go so far as to tear off faces with Du Yunlong to support him.

"You're even able to injure Du Yunjiang, not bad."

Xuanyuan Ting glanced at Qin Tian with a sharp gaze and nodded slightly, "Since you've already formed a grudge today, Qin Tian, go back and get some good rest. Tomorrow, don't bring disgrace to the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Qin Tian cupped his hands towards Xuanyuan Ting and then departed, with Xuanyuan Shenyue quickly following after Qin Tian.

Everyone went back to their own places, Xuanyuan Ting and Wang Tianqing wandered and chatted leisurely within Qiankun Mountain.

He asked Wang Tianqing, "This child Qin Tian, even I find him somewhat enigmatic. How did you come to think of taking him as your disciple?"

"Oh, that day during the Elder's meeting, I went and saw all the elders had taken in the disciples who came forward, leaving only Qin Tian alone unwanted, so I was curious."

Wang Tianqing said, "Then, I observed Qin Tian, seeing that although his cultivation immortality talent appeared very ordinary, especially since at that time his cultivation was still at the Flying Immortal Realm... But within his Dan Tian Qi Sea, I could see fluctuations of an ancient aura, so, I concluded he was definitely not as average as he appeared to ordinary people, and thus took a risk in accepting him as my disciple."

"Unexpectedly, his later performances indeed confirmed my suspicions. When his cultivation immortality talent gradually unleashed, he encountered many fortuitous encounters, and all of a sudden, he rapidly rose, standing out to become one of the Xuanyuan Four Masters."

Wang Tianqing spoke with a smile on his face.

Xuanyuan Ting, however, seemed to smile mysteriously and said, "Is that so? I thought the Seventh Young Master recommended him to you, urging you to take him as a disciple... Haha, seems not."

This casual conversation apparently held deeper meanings, and Wang Tianqing detected the undertones in Xuanyuan Ting's words.

His face grew slightly stiff, he glanced sideways at Xuanyuan Ting, contemplating the meaning behind Xuanyuan Ting's words.

Could it be, he suspects I have some connection with the Seventh Young Master?

If that was the case, he must have gathered some evidence, otherwise, why speak so openly?

After thinking for a moment, Wang Tianqing, who originally intended to conceal the Seventh Young Master's recommendation of Qin Tian, spoke directly, "Sect Leader, actually, the Seventh Young Master did recommend Qin Tian to me. I heard that after returning, he recommended Qin Tian to many elders within the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, so Qin Tian received the Silver Token and directly applied to become an Inner Sect Disciple... Unfortunately, none of the elders chose Qin Tian, but I did."

"I heard about the Seventh Young Master's recommendation of Qin Tian too."

Xuanyuan Ting said.

With those words, Wang Tianqing took a deep breath, thinking to himself, fortunately, fortunately, I've revealed it. Had I not mentioned it, would the Sect Leader have speculated further?

Were he to speculate further, perhaps the good impression the Sect Leader had of the Seventh Young Master would have been ruined by me?

Wang Tianqing hadn't yet had time to gather his thoughts when Xuanyuan Ting spoke again, "Tianqing, what do you think of the Seventh Young Master's performance this time after returning from the Spiritual Domain?"

Upon hearing Xuanyuan Ting's sudden question, Wang Tianqing's heart abruptly skipped a beat.

This unexpected inquiry regarding the Seventh Young Master, what does the Sect Leader mean?

It's known that previously, the Sect Leader rarely interacted with Wang Tianqing, not to mention the fact that they never exchanged words alone.

Regarding conversations about several young masters, that was even more unlikely.

Wang Tianqing was practically cast into the cold by Xuanyuan Ting, and topics concerning the young masters were taboo, so how could they be brought up with a faded elder like him?

But this time, Xuanyuan Ting brought it up, and even initiated the question!

Wang Tianqing was immensely shocked inside, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The Seventh Young Master… I rarely concern myself with his matters. How he is, I truly have no idea..."

"Really? Aren't you quite close?"

Before Wang Tianqing could finish his words, Xuanyuan Ting's remark directly blocked the latter half of Wang Tianqing's reply.

The two stood still.

Wang Tianqing looked at Xuanyuan Ting in surprise.

Xuanyuan Ting was certain of his intentions, his gaze deep and steady, watching Wang Tianqing, "Elder Wang, much I know, there's no need to hide it, just speak candidly."

Wang Tianqing was stunned.

His gaze met Xuanyuan Ting's, Xuanyuan Ting's gaze met his, the four eyes exchanged a look. Wang Tianqing could see that today Xuanyuan Ting came to this chat with a purpose!

That makes sense, for no reason, why would the Sect Leader summon him and talk alone?

What was his intention?

What does he wish to know?

Different possibilities floated through Wang Tianqing's mind.

In the end, he speculated from Xuanyuan Ting's friendly expression and slight smile that, Xuanyuan Ting found him likely due to plans to begin placing more emphasis on the Seventh Young Master within the sect!

Qin Tian's rise brings great light to the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect.

He is Qin Tian's master, the Seventh Young Master publicly supports Qin Tian, even persuading Qin Tian from the Spiritual Domain to join the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect in the Immortal Domain, so naturally, Xuanyuan Ting sees the three as a group!

At this moment, Xuanyuan Ting keeping Wang Tianqing alone likely meant he wished to understand the situation?

Taking a deep breath, Wang Tianqing decided to take a gamble, "Sect Leader, actually, since returning from the Spiritual Domain, the Seventh Young Master recommended Qin Tian to me. After much hesitation, due to the Seventh Young Master helping me during my hardest times, I decided to take Qin Tian as my disciple. Later, I taught Qin Tian in Grotto Heaven, and the Seventh Young Master often showed concern for Qin Tian's cultivation. I could see that during their time in the Spiritual Domain, the Seventh Young Master and Qin Tian should have formed a deep friendship."

Wang Tianqing directly expressed what he knew in an appropriate manner.

His purpose was to make Xuanyuan Ting aware that the Seventh Young Master and Qin Tian were inseparable.

Now, Qin Tian has risen, even surpassing Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's first Senior Disciple Ouyang Wudi in strength, becoming the face of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect; the Sect Leader must emphasize Qin Tian, and also the Seventh Young Master, as their relationship is intertwined.

After hearing that, Xuanyuan Ting paused momentarily, then smiled slightly, "I understand. Let's see, I find that this child Qin Tian is not simple; let's see how high he can fly at this upcoming seven sects competition."

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"Qin Tian, now, we're bound together."

On the way back to Qiankun Immortal Sect, Xuanyuan Shenyue said to Qin Tian, "My father surely knows, so this time your performance in the seven sects competition will determine my future status within the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect."

Xuanyuan Shenyue looked at Qin Tian, smiled slightly, "But don't feel pressured, regardless of the result, I'm ready for anything."