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"I want to ask you about something. Yesterday, someone approached you and offered you the chance to become an outer sect disciple. Why did you refuse This seems like a great opportunity for you." Eastern Wu Nian asked.

In fact, when he returned from that trial, Xianyao could have used his relationship with Eastern Wu Nian to become an outer sect disciple, but Xianyao didn't make any demands. And since the Heavenly Gate didn’t want anyone to misunderstand their intentions, they naturally wouldn’t offer him that status.

However, now more than a year has passed, and with his qualifications and performance, he could easily become an outer sect disciple; this is something all peripheral members of the Heavenly Gate aspire for.

"As long as you’re willing to accept the position of outer sect disciple and work hard, I will help arrange your promotion to inner sect disciple. This isn’t a difficult task!" Eastern Wu Nian said. Her indifference included this; she wouldn't cling to convention if she thought it necessary to take advantage of her connections for personal convenience.

Connections are a form of power—why not use them Of course, only within reason, not for harmful purposes. However, one could trust that Eastern Wu Nian would never consider such actions.

Xianyao knew he might become an inner sect disciple; the person who approached him earlier already hinted at this possibility. Considering his uniqueness, becoming an inner sect disciple wouldn’t be difficult, and other disciples wouldn't see him as a threat because of his cultivation of Shen Nong's Art.

The status of an inner sect disciple would essentially just provide Xianyao with an identity without any additional benefits!

Xianyao didn’t really care about this, and he had no intention of staying at the Heavenly Gate long-term. Thus, he wouldn't accept such a role, even though being an outer sect disciple was more convenient for leaving. He ultimately refused.

"I think things are best as they are: there's food to eat, work to do with pay earned. It’s pretty good!" Xianyao waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

"Being an outer sect disciple is no different; the conditions would actually be better," Eastern Wu Nian immediately countered.

"I understand that, but if the conditions are better, there will also be more responsibilities. I prefer things as they are!" Xianyao shook his head and said softly.

“” At this moment, Eastern Wu Nian was a little confused looking at Xianyao. After a while, she seemed to understand and didn't continue on the topic, for even before, she wouldn’t have delved deeply into it despite coming specifically to discuss it.

"What are your plans for the future Will you stay here or go somewhere else" Eastern Wu Nian asked. She had a feeling that Xianyao might leave and this impression was growing stronger after hearing his words just now.

"I want to travel around. A man’s ambitions should span all directions!" Xianyao smiled, not wanting to hide anything from Eastern Wu Nian regarding such matters.

“Oh, then when you leave won't I be left without food” said Eastern Wu Nian somewhat melancholically but she didn’t seem to intend to stop him.

"You will get used to it. Perhaps after a long time, you’ll eat other things and my absence might not necessarily be a bad thing." Xianyao smiled. He had thought about this; in his prolonged absence, Eastern Wu Nian might develop cravings for food that could overcome her psychological barriers, allowing her to accept eating again.

“I hope so!” said Eastern Wu Nian with a smile and without denial. Afterward, she chatted casually with Xianyao since she was already here anyway.

This time, she noticed that Xianyao actually sat down to brew tea for her and the two of them sat on small bamboo chairs in front of the house chatting, creating a serene atmosphere.

For Eastern Wu Nian, this was rare. She had chatted with Xianyao many times before, but usually while he did something nearby and she watched him, conversing casually. It was seldom that they sat to chat like this.

She liked the feeling; it seemed more harmonious and equal, almost like friends!

In the past, when Xianyao worked, it felt as though she were a lady chatting with her servant, but she didn’t really mind since they all had similar positions in their minds.

"Xianyao, what kind of person are you" Eastern Wu Nian looked at him and suddenly asked. They were talking about external matters just then.

Although Eastern Wu Nian was the daughter of the Heavenly Gate’s master, she had never left Heaven Heart Mountain or even ventured far from the area around the gate. Therefore, she often inquired about the outside world from Xianyao and seemed to yearn for it, wishing to travel.

However, at this time, her qualifications were still insufficient, as was her strength; so she couldn't leave yet. Of course, this insufficiency pertained to the Heavenly Gate’s standards. For most people in the world, her current prowess already placed her among the top experts, sufficient for wandering through martial circles.

"I am a common house servant who knows many things because I often read books and enjoy gathering information." Xianyao smiled, thinking Eastern Wu Nian was asking about this.

At this moment, Eastern Wu Nian shook her head and said, "That’s not what I’m asking. I want to know why you can be so open-minded; even Snow Wolf wanted to follow you, but you refused!

To reject an outer sect disciple status is nothing compared to the matter with the snow wolf!

"That's because I already have Chi-chi!" Xianyao said nonchalantly, "A Life-bound妖獸 can only be one."

""There's no mistake that a Life-bound妖獸 can only be one, but Snow Wolf voluntarily followed you and became your attendant to protect you for life. This doesn't require a Life-bound契約! For you, it would be an additional powerful assistant, yet you rejected her!" Dongfang Wuniang said.

At that time, when the snow wolf learned that Xianyao already had a Life-bound妖獸, she requested to follow him as an attendant, at his disposal for any task without complaint. Even if it meant sacrificing its life, it would do so.

This was akin to having another Life-bound妖獸 without the契約, which everyone else would instantly agree to and not reject!

However, Xianyao then refused. Nobody knew why he rejected her; even when questioned, there wasn't a convincing answer.

The first reason was that Xianyao felt as an insignificant person didn't need such a powerful attendant;

The second reason was that he thought the snow wolf being female would make things inconvenient;

And the third reason, he said, was that he couldn't resist wanting to pluck her fur.

"Actually, I do want such a powerful妖獸. When she can transform into human form in a few years, it will be even better! But now isn't the time; she's currently a troublemaker. The troubles she might bring are more than those she could solve!" Xianyao slowly explained, giving a somewhat convincing reason for the first time that Dongfang Wuniang heard from him.

Indeed, the snow wolf was an excellent bodyguard who could protect Xianyao but also brought significant trouble. She would create problems even where there were none. This is why Xianyao didn't want to bring her along, at least for now.

"Understood. However, it seems she won't give up easily; she might come back for you, yet currently, she needs to train," Dongfang Wuniang said.

She needed cultivation to solidify her realm and should transform into human form as well, which could take a long time. Generally, demon tribes require several years of training to achieve this transformation. Therefore, even if she has the thought now, it will be gone by then," Xianyao said indifferently.

"Perhaps, she might still remember..." Dongfang Wuniang continued.

"Perhaps, perhaps even remembering won't help; she can't find me. It all depends on fate." Xianyao smiled, still not caring much. At that time, he might need the snow wolf and wouldn't reject her anymore.

But these were speculations, perhaps to be realized or merely speculation...

The days passed again for ten days or so. The fuss about Xianyao rejecting outer sect disciple status subsided since not many knew about it initially.

Despite this, everyone was somewhat surprised that he turned down such a good opportunity and wondered why he gave up the chance. However, considering his previous rejection of Snow Wolf, this wasn't unusual either.

Everyone also knew Xianyao practiced Shen Nong’s Art and had the hindering Chi-chi as a Life-bound妖獸; in cultivation, it was practically impossible to compare with others. His peak would be General Rank at best under normal circumstances.

Anyone knew that having a Life-bound妖獸 slowed down one's progress by half, so for Xianyao, who is still at Human Rank now, reaching General Rank is already fortunate!

However, they didn't know that he had reached Scholar Rank by then. If they did, it would be shocking to them.

To break through from Human Rank to Scholar Rank in less than two years was practically impossible for ordinary people; only a genius could achieve this.

Xianyao's accomplishment here undoubtedly qualified him as a genius, but the issue is that he had an encumbrance. Chi-chi ate half of his cultivation progress, so what he accomplished wasn't something even geniuses could achieve!

This was because Xianyao not only had good talent but also had solid basics. Remember, Xianyao spent more than ten years on the basics, and even with Chi-chi's hindrance, his foundation was exceptionally solid, unprecedented!he grand hall.But thinking about how the Princess Chengzhuang was already somewhat abnormal, this matter seemed to become normal again!"When the servants can feed themselves!" Daoist逍遙 replied."Are yo...