Chapter 84: Socially Anxious Princess

"Prince of Southern Pacification?"

Liang Shitong was very puzzled.

He had no connection with this Prince, so why would he come?

However, since the visitor was a member of the Imperial Clan, Liang Shitong still took Yang Yu out to welcome him.

"Master Liang, I've visited suddenly; I hope I haven't disturbed you?"

A middle-aged man with an elegant temperament said to Liang Shitong with a smile.

It was indeed the Prince of Southern Pacification, Li Zhen.

Li Zhen didn't bring many people on this trip; besides a few attendants, there was also a girl of seventeen or eighteen.

He didn't show any airs, and Liang Shitong also said politely:

"Prince, you joke; your visit makes my place shine."

"Haha, Master Liang, can we go inside to talk?" Li Zhen said.

"Naturally." Liang Shitong made a gesture of invitation.

Soon, they arrived at the reception room.

Li Zhen said: "Master Liang, I'll get straight to the point. I would like to ask Master Liang to take my daughter as a disciple."

Then he gave a wink to the girl beside him.

This girl had been timidly hiding behind Li Zhen from the beginning, appearing quite introverted.

Only then did she blush and say softly: "This junior, Li Xiangwan, has... has met Master Liang."

"So it's the little Princess..." Liang Shitong laughed dryly and said, "But I have just taken a disciple, so I'm afraid I cannot agree to your request."

Li Zhen was unimpressed and said: "With Master Liang's ability, taking one more disciple shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Liang Shitong said: "Yang Yu will likely be my closing disciple; I am honored by the Prince's regard, but I truly do not have the energy to take another."

"Closing disciple? Him?"

Li Zhen glanced at Yang Yu.

Liang Shitong nodded: "Exactly."

Li Zhen said again: "Master Liang, can you really not give me face and take my daughter as well?"

"This isn't a matter of face; I must be responsible for my disciples and cannot take them lightly," Liang Shitong said sternly. "There are so many apprentices outside who also want to apprentice, and I haven't agreed to them either."

Li Zhen's expression turned ugly.

He had personally brought his daughter here, giving this old man plenty of face, yet the other party had refused him repeatedly.

"If the Prince is willing, the Princess can stay here as an apprentice. Although not a formal disciple, she can still learn a lot."

Liang Shitong added.

Slap!

Li Zhen slammed the table and said angrily:

"My daughter, the Princess of Southern Pacification, how can she just be a lowly apprentice? Liang Shitong, my daughter has exceptional talent and possesses the noble Imperial bloodline; her being your disciple is also a good thing for you!"

"As long as you take her as a disciple, I will immediately have the best alchemy furnace forged for you. Furthermore, I will help you collect the rare materials you need for alchemy in the future."

"You say Yang Yu is your closing disciple? You won't take any more disciples? That's simple; just chase this Yang Yu away and let my daughter replace him!"

These words were spoken without any politeness, almost with a tone of command.

Liang Shitong was also a bit unhappy.

However, since the other party was the Li Imperial Clan, Liang Shitong couldn't directly flip out.

So he suppressed his anger for the moment and said: "Prince, matters of taking a disciple are about fate; a twisted melon is not sweet."

"Don't give me that; is my daughter not as good as him?" Li Zhen said loudly. "Do you know what physique my daughter has? The Yanyang Sacred Body!"

"Yanyang Sacred Body? Indeed not simple." Liang Shitong praised.

Yang Yu was quite curious and immediately scanned Li Xiangwan.

There was an entry!

Yanyang Sacred Body, Super Social Phobia.

Yang Yu became interested immediately.

The Yanyang Sacred Body was on the same level as the Red Flame Sacred Body; both were top-tier alchemy physiques.

He had just obtained Ding Yan's "Red Flame Sacred Body" entry and had deeply felt the benefits.

First, his physical body and cultivation talent had greatly improved.

Second, the side effects of taking medicine to improve his cultivation had been completely resolved.

His damaged foundation was not only fully restored but even improved.

Although his realm hadn't directly broken through, his actual combat power had increased due to the enhancement of his basic qualities.

In addition, the improvement in his alchemy level went without saying. The Red Flame Sacred Body was born for alchemy.

After understanding the benefits of the Sacred Body, Yang Yu certainly didn't mind having another one.

Moreover, this Yanyang Sacred Body was of the same type as the Red Flame Sacred Body and wouldn't appear on the same person.

Yang Yu couldn't help but be curious: if he possessed both the Yanyang Sacred Body and the Red Flame Sacred Body, would it achieve a 1+1 > 2 effect?

Li Zhen continued:

"My daughter's physical advantage was only discovered recently, and I came to find Master Liang immediately because I admire your alchemy level. Your refusal to take her as a disciple is not only not giving me face but also a loss of such an excellent seedling."

Li Xiangwan blushed and felt even more embarrassed:

"Father, I... how could I be that good? Since Master Liang is unwilling, then forget it."

She seemed to have used a lot of effort just to say so much.

As soon as she finished speaking, she lowered her head silently, not daring to look directly at the Saint.

Yang Yu thought to himself: This little girl is indeed a super social phobic... but much cuter than her father.

"Daughter, don't speak," Li Zhen said seriously. "Liang Shitong is the best alchemist in the Southern Region; since I want to find a master for you, I will definitely help you achieve it!"

Liang Shitong had a headache and said: "Prince, Yang Yu is my closing disciple; I truly have no heart to take any more."

Li Zhen retorted: "Hmph, I don't believe that this Yang Yu's physique can compare to my daughter's?"

"Uh..."

Liang Shitong was speechless for a moment.

Just talking about Yang Yu's "Fire Affinity Physique," it certainly wasn't as good as the Yanyang Sacred Body...

"Hmm? Wait."

But suddenly, Li Zhen's expression changed, and he exclaimed: "He... is he the Red Flame Sacred Body?"

Just now, when he retorted, he subconsciously felt Yang Yu's Xuanqi fluctuations.

He actually faintly sensed that this kid's physique was also extraordinary!

"What? Red Flame Sacred Body?"

Liang Shitong was also taken aback.

Last time at the Bai family, he saw that Yang Yu had a Fire Affinity Physique, and he hadn't paid attention since.

How could the Prince say it was the Red Flame Sacred Body?

With suspicion, Liang Shitong placed his hand on Yang Yu's back, secretly sending a burst of Xuanqi to check Yang Yu's body in all directions.

"It really is the Red Flame Sacred Body?! That's not right, it wasn't like this last time..." Liang Shitong exclaimed.

Yang Yu feigned confusion and said: "Ah? I don't know either? Perhaps Master saw wrong last time? After all, you only felt it casually at the time, maybe it wasn't very accurate."

"That must be it." Liang Shitong was both surprised and happy, "Good, good, the Red Flame Sacred Body is good!"

He had already been very satisfied with Yang Yu, and now that his physique had become the Red Flame Sacred Body, it was simply perfect among perfections!

Then it was even more impossible to take anyone else...

"Prince, you have also seen that Yang Yu is the Red Flame Sacred Body, not inferior to the Princess. How about you two please return." Liang Shitong stood up directly.

Li Xiangwan blushed even more and said softly: "Father, let's go..."