Chapter 103

Master!

Xiao Long'er stared with a pair of big, watery eyes, looking at their master.

What Xiao Long'er didn't expect was that their master, who had always doted on them, now had no intention of 'saving' them.

Cihang, I've come this time because I have a matter that I need your help with.

Ao Yifan said.

Upon hearing this, Cihang Daoist furrowed her brows and said, "Didn't I say that already? The last time with Xuannü was the final one—don't come bothering me again."

Hehe, don't be so heartless!

Ao Yifan held Xiao Long'er, smiling as they said, "Don't forget how you treated me last time; to maintain the power balance of the three corpses, you treated me that way, and I didn't resist at all."

Upon hearing this, a flash of annoyance crossed Cihang Daoist's face.

However, to be frank, that time it was indeed her lack of decency, letting the good and evil corpses...

Cihang Daoist, realizing she was in the wrong, wore a helpless expression and said, "Spit it out—what exactly do you want?"

Bin'er, Ji'er!

Ao Yifan summoned Ao Bin and Ao Ji, saying, "I plan to have these two children of mine become disciples under your senior brother, Jade Cauldron True Person; could you help me recommend them?"

Is that the matter?

After glancing at Ao Bin, Cihang Daoist's eyes flashed with a strange color, then she deeply gazed at Ao Yifan.

If it's this matter, I can help you—let's go!

Saying that, Cihang Daoist waved a hand, summoning a ribbon of auspicious clouds that flew up into the sky.

Children, let's follow!

Ao Yifan held Xiao Long'er, scooped up the three children, and in an instant landed on the auspicious clouds beneath Cihang Daoist's feet.

You, why don't you ride the clouds yourself?

Sensing the aura coming from Ao Yifan's body, Ci Hang Daoist's heart tightened; there was no way around it— that swath of auspicious clouds was only so large, and as Ao Yifan stepped onto it, he almost pressed up against her.

I don't yet know how to ride the clouds; please trouble yourself to bring us along.

Ao Yifan said, then immediately took out a few toys he had prepared for his own children and handed them to Little Dragon.

Little Dragon, do you like toys? If you do, I'll often bring you more.

Looking at the toys in Ao Yifan's hand, Little Dragon's eyes flashed with a hint of joy.

After stealing a glance at his own master and seeing she had no objection, Little Dragon then took the toy from Ao Yifan's hand and began to play happily.

Strange, the time hasn't arrived yet—how did my disciple come in person?

Jade Spring Mountain's Golden Radiance Cave is the cultivation ground of True Person Yu Ding, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Teaching.

At that moment, True Person Yu Ding, who was cultivating inside the cave, suddenly felt a stir in his mind, then calculated with his fingers—only to unexpectedly discover that his predestined disciple had already shown up at his door.

This left True Person Yu Ding quite puzzled, after all, the master‑disciple affinity between them had not yet arrived.

Senior Brother Yu Ding, Ci Hang has something to discuss!

Just then, Ci Hang Daoist's voice came from outside the cave.

With a sweep of his whisk, the cave's barrier opened the next moment.

Immediately afterward, a patch of auspicious clouds descended; upon seeing the group of people descending from the clouds, True Person Yu Ding couldn't help but stare.

Why are there so many people?

True Person Yu Ding muttered to himself, then immediately bowed to Ci Hang Daoist.

Junior Sister Ci Hang, I don't know what brings you to my Golden Radiance Cave this time.

Senior Brother Yu Ding, I've come this time to deliver a disciple to you.

Ci Hang Daoist said with a smile.

Oh?

True Person Yu Ding said, his gaze naturally falling on Little Ao Jian beside Ao Yifan.

Just a glance, and True Person Yu Ding's eyes flashed with a barely concealed joy.

There was no helping it; with True Person Yu Ding's discernment, it was easy to see that Ao Jian's foundation was superb, far exceeding his expectations.

Although the Twelve Golden Immortals take on disciples, they all have the thought of warding off calamities for themselves.

But who wouldn't like a good disciple?

True Person!

At this moment, Ao Yifan held Little Dragon, bringing Ao Jian and Ao Ji forward a step, saying: "These are my sons Ao Jian and Ao Ji; they admire your divine powers and have come specially to become your disciples. I hope you will accept these two children."

It's you!

Ao Yifan spoke, and True Person Yu Ding finally recognized him.

In an instant, True Person Yu Ding's expression turned somewhat strange.

For he clearly remembered that the other's children, Jin Tu and Mu Tu, had already become disciples respectively of Manjusri Guangfa Heavenly Venerable and Ci Hang Daoist, both of whom are also Twelve Golden Immortals.

Now, his fated disciple turns out to be this person's child as well.

What the heck is going on with this guy? Why are his children all our fated disciples?

True Person Yu Ding muttered to himself.

But before True Person Yu Ding could think further, Ao Jian and Ao Ji had already stepped forward and began the disciple‑acceptance ceremony.

After all, this was what Ao Yifan had instructed before setting out.

Ao Jian, greet your master!

Ao Ji, greet your master!

This familiar sight made Mu Tu's eyelids twitch, after all, it was all too familiar—when he first took Ci Hang Daoist as his master, it was exactly like this.

It seems the two younger brothers also received their father's guidance.

Mu Zha secretly thought to himself.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Jade Cauldron True Person was suddenly lifted up.

To be honest, deep down he only wanted to accept Ao Han as a disciple; he wasn't very interested in Ao Ji.

But now, the two children are still brothers becoming disciples together; if I only take one and not the other, I reckon the situation would look a bit awkward.

Good, good, good, you two disciples, quickly rise; this is the treasure I, as your master, give you—keep it safe!

He took out two treasures with some reluctance; the Jade Cauldron True Person thus acknowledged these two disciples.

Congratulations, Senior Brother Jade Cauldron!

At this time, Cihang Daoist also smiled and offered congratulations.

Hearing that, the Jade Cauldron True Person smiled, but didn't know what to say.

There's nothing to be done; he always felt that taking on disciples this time was really too rushed, like forcing ducks onto a shelf.

Han'er, Ji'er, from now on you will follow the True Person diligently in cultivation; you must not be lax.

Ao Yifan looked at Ao Han and Ao Ji and said.

Hearing that, Ao Han and Ao Ji nodded seriously together.

Don't worry, Dad; we will definitely follow our master closely to learn skills.

They came with a mission, namely to drain the Jade Cauldron True Person's family wealth.

Then I can rest easy!

Ao Yifan held little Long'er, then looked at the Jade Cauldron True Person and said: "In that case, please trouble the True Person."

Having said that, Ao Yifan left together with Cihang Daoist, without any delay.

Watching Ao Yifan and Cihang Daoist riding the same auspicious cloud, the Jade Cauldron True Person couldn't help but stare.

However, he soon stopped thinking about those things and began teaching his two newly accepted disciples.

There's nothing to be done; the death of Puxian Zhenren gave considerable stimulation to the remaining twelve Golden Immortals.

It also made them realize the terror of the killing calamity; thus, teaching a formidable disciple to ward off the killing calamity for themselves has become the most important task of the twelve Golden Immortals nowadays.

What are you still following me for? Why don't you return to your Chen Tang Pass?

Seeing that I myself am about to return to Luojia Cave, Ao Yifan still shows no intention of leaving, and Cihang Daoist couldn't help but frown.

Don't be so heartless; I, too, miss Long'er.

Ao Yifan said, blinking his eyes at Long'er, who was playing with a toy in his arms.