Chapter 131

The most core disciple of a cultivation sect, the top-tier genius of the entire sect.

Perhaps even the candidate for the next Sect Master.

Even the major elders had to treat the Sect Master's direct disciple with courtesy.

They joined Shushan just to enter the sect, but Klee was formally taking a master.

The titles of "Master" and "Sect Master"—which one was more important and intimate was obvious.

Moreover, Jiang Yan was a powerhouse at the late stage of Spirit Refinement and Void Return; Klee following him was like finding an invincible, thick thigh to cling to.

In the future, even if Teyvat were turned upside down, it wouldn't affect Klee.

Taking Jiang Yan as a master was far beyond Alice's expectations.

She had originally only hoped for Klee to join a branch, even if it were taking a master on behalf of another.

Alice looked at Klee anxiously, even wanting to urge her to agree quickly.

Klee didn't understand what taking a master meant; she just blinked and looked at Jiang Yan curiously:

"Does Klee have to recognize you as a teacher, big brother? Will big brother also teach Klee how to make bombs?"

Jiang Yan laughed and nodded.

"As the Sect Master's direct disciple, you can naturally learn whatever you want. After completing your own cultivation, all the techniques in Shushan will be open to you."

"As the Sect Master's direct disciple, you don't need to make contributions to obtain cultivation resources."

"As long as you complete your daily cultivation, the Sect Master's direct disciple will have the most suitable resources delivered for free every month."

"So, little Klee, your only task is to cultivate and become stronger."

Hearing this treatment, Venti felt a bit sour.

As the Peak Master of Dragon Head Peak, although his monthly resources were also given for free, he still needed to fulfill his Dragon Head Peak duties.

The Sect Master's direct disciple didn't have to do anything; just sitting and cultivating would get her everything.

As expected of a top-tier genius being cultivated as the next Sect Master.

"Then... if Klee recognizes big brother as a teacher, can she be with mommy often in the future?"

Jiang Yan glanced at Alice, who was somewhat moved, and nodded slightly.

"Your mommy has become a Law Enforcement Elder of the Dragon Head Peak Law Enforcement Hall, monitoring the disciples' cultivation, words, and deeds."

"Naturally, you will see each other often."

"Moreover, since you are both in Shushan, as long as you complete your daily cultivation, you can often go find Alice."

Hearing this, Klee was overjoyed and nodded excitedly.

"Klee is willing! Klee is willing to be big brother's student!"

"Disciple."

Jiang Yan gently rubbed Klee's head with a warm expression and continued:

"From now on, you must address me as Master."

"Okay! Master!"

Although Klee didn't understand what "Master" meant, she placed extremely high trust in Jiang Yan.

The system's prompt appeared simultaneously when Klee's first "Master" rang out.

The Red Emperor Burning Heaven Art and the World-Purifying Glazed Bottle had been delivered.

It was a pity that, for the time being, even with Venti and the others joining the sect,

and even with the Chaoyang Peak Master returning to his post, it hadn't accelerated Shushan's prosperity enough to trigger a system response.

It seemed that simply recruiting disciples wasn't enough.

Shushan's prosperity was likely related to the comprehensive growth of all aspects of Shushan.

For example...

The first time alchemy was performed?

The first time artifact refining was performed?

But regardless, it was all good news.

Jiang Yan beckoned for Klee to sit beside him and then looked at Zhongli, nodding.

Zhongli understood and stood up to walk outside.

The next moment, three earth-shattering bell tolls spread throughout the entire Shushan cave heaven.

Whether it was Ningguang and Pingzi, who had just moved the resources in,

or Ganyu and the others, who were immersed in cultivation,

all looked up toward the peak of Tongtian Peak.

Zhongli's solemn voice, influenced by the jade chimes and golden bells, spread throughout the Shushan cave heaven.

"Three bell tolls, disciples return quickly."

"Today, the Sect Master has accepted a peerless prodigy; all disciples come quickly to observe the ceremony."

Hearing this, the disciples throughout Shushan were shocked.

The Sect Master has taken a disciple?

Then that means...

The Sect Master's direct disciple?

This was a major event that shook all of Shushan; in an instant, everyone put down what they were doing.

They hurriedly rode their flying swords toward Tongtian Peak.

Not long after, Ganyu and the others arrived at the sect's great hall in a hurry.

They were guessing who had taken the Sect Master as a master, but upon entering, they saw Klee sitting beside Jiang Yan, calling him "Master" in a sweet, sticky voice.

Instantly, Ganyu and the others understood.

"Greetings, Sect Master, Peak Master Zhongli."

Everyone cupped their hands in unison, and Jiang Yan looked up and said:

"Today is a memorable day for Shushan. Venti has joined Shushan and has been promoted to the acting Peak Master of Chaoyang Peak, temporarily in charge of Shushan's Star-Plucking Tower."

"Shaoyue, as the head disciple of Chaoyang Peak, you must cooperate with Peak Master Venti to rebuild the Star-Plucking Tower as soon as possible and flourish Shushan's formation path."

Shaoyue was stunned for a moment, seemingly not having reacted to suddenly having a direct leader.

But Shaoyue had no objections to Venti becoming the acting Peak Master of Chaoyang Peak.

Venti's strength was evident, he was a first-generation archon, and he was also an old friend of Zhongli.

He was not resistant to it.

"I will strictly follow the Sect Master's decree. Chaoyang Peak disciple Shaoyue greets Peak Master Venti."

Venti seemed unable to accept this feeling yet and waved his hand awkwardly.

"I will trouble you in the future, Shaoyue."

Shaoyue nodded solemnly and said no more.

Jiang Yan continued to introduce:

"Lisa has joined Bamboo Peak as the second disciple of Bamboo Peak. Lishui, although you haven't been in Shushan for long, you understand more about cultivation than Lisa."

"I will trouble you to worry more about it. In the future, Lisa will also study alchemy, and you two must revive Shushan's alchemy path as soon as possible."

Lishui cupped his hands solemnly and said:

"I will strictly follow the Sect Master's decree."

"Alice has joined the Dragon Head Peak Law Enforcement Hall, serving as a Law Enforcement Elder. Dragon Head Peak concerns Shushan's sect rules, and the Law Enforcement Hall monitors the cooperation of all departments in Shushan."

"Peak Master Zhongli, I won't say much more about this; I leave it to you."

Zhongli nodded slightly and said softly:

"Please rest assured, Sect Master."

Jiang Yan smiled, reached out to rub Klee's cheeks, and said seriously:

"Finally, I have formally accepted Klee as my disciple, as the Sect Master's direct disciple."

"Klee has peerless talent; by practicing the Red Emperor Burning Heaven Art with her Fire Spirit Body, she can evolve into the Red Emperor Burning Heaven Body."

"It is one of the Divine Bodies."

"I ask all disciples to take care of Klee in the future."

Seeing Jiang Yan's intimate appearance with Klee, Ganyu, Ningguang, and the others couldn't help but feel a bit sour.

After all, a personal disciple is closer.

But Klee's talent was truly excellent, and she was so obedient and sensible, so they also had a lot of affection for Klee.