Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: The 11th Core Disciple

Hearing Lin Yun’s account, neither Lu Bingning nor Lan Xi had expected Caiyi to agree to his request so easily.

However, the two of them didn’t know that when Lin Yun asked for her help, he had also promised to grant her two unconditional requests in the future. That was the real reason Caiyi had agreed to intervene.

Lin Yun didn’t tell Lu Bingning and Lan Xi about his agreement with Caiyi. The three of them chatted for a while. ’Now that I’m back in Flawless Palace, their safety shouldn’t be an issue. The next thing to deal with is Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing.’

After bidding farewell to Lu Bingning and Lan Xi, Lin Yun made a point to ask if Elder Puzhu had returned. In response, Lu Bingning shook her head, signaling that her master was not yet back.

"Sigh, I wonder where Elder Puzhu has gone to find Spirit Medicine." With a soft sigh, Lin Yun headed toward his courtyard.

Because Lin Yun had not yet formally become Luo Feng’s disciple, he didn’t have his own courtyard. As he returned to his temporary residence and stepped through the gate, he saw Caiyi sitting on a stone bench inside.

"Go on and play, Little Ape," he said to the creature in his arms. Lin Yun then sat down across from Caiyi.

Seeing Lin Yun again, Caiyi commented with a wry smile, "You’re quite something, aren’t you? Getting the Palace Master and all Six Supreme Elders to come out and resolve your little crisis."

"Haha, you’re too kind, Caiyi. I am a disciple of Flawless Palace, after all. And speaking of which, I really do have you to thank for your help this time," Lin Yun said with a smile.

"No need. Just remember what you promised me." Waving a dismissive hand, Caiyi rose and left the courtyard.

Back in Flawless Palace, Lin Yun’s life returned to a state of peace. With Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing still at Jingsi Cliff, the other Core Disciples didn’t come looking for trouble. Lin Yun spent his days cultivating, following a steady routine.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, the main plaza of Flawless Palace was a veritable sea of people. Disciples from the Outer Sect, Inner Sect, Direct Disciples, and Core Disciples—everyone was present. Furthermore, all the Elders and Main Seat Elders currently in the palace had also gathered.

The reason for the bustling crowd was twofold: today, Luo Feng was holding a ceremony to accept a disciple, and it would also be announced that Mo Qingshui was to become a Main Seat Elder of Flawless Palace.

A high stage had been erected on the massive plaza the day before. At this moment, Luo Feng, the various Main Seat Elders, and the Ten Core Disciples were all seated upon it according to protocol.

Notably, because today was the day the Master of Flawless Palace was accepting a disciple, Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing had been released from Jingsi Cliff early.

Lin Yun, who was also seated on the high stage, silently glanced at the pair. Gong Lingqi had fair skin and delicate, effeminate features, while Chang Jing looked quite ordinary, with no particularly memorable traits.

’Hm? A Half-step Celestial Spirit Realm...’ Sensing their cultivation, Lin Yun was surprised to find they had both already taken a half-step into the Celestial Spirit Realm.

Although they were weaker than the Five Great Demon Fiends like Song Tianyang, it was clear that Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing were worthy of being the two strongest of the Ten Core Disciples. After all, no one else among the Core Disciples had yet reached the Half-step Celestial Spirit Realm.

As Lin Yun was sizing up Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing, He Yuntian, unbeknownst to him, was doing the same. He was extremely curious about Lin Yun, wondering what was so special about the man that the heir to the Li Family would willingly serve him.

Each of the Ten Core Disciples harbored their own ulterior motives. Today, Lin Yun would be promoted to the eleventh Core Disciple, yet he could read nothing on their faces. Every single one of them appeared perfectly calm.

When the appointed hour arrived, Luo Feng rose and announced to the crowd of disciples and Elders below, "Today, we of Flawless Palace have two joyous occasions to celebrate! First, Mo Qingshui, formerly the young lady of the Mo Family, will now join us and become a Main Seat Elder of Flawless Palace!"

Luo Feng first announced Mo Qingshui’s appointment as a Main Seat Elder. A wave of cheers rose from the disciples, and upon seeing Mo Qingshui’s beauty, many of them went completely wild.

But no matter how wild they went, Mo Qingshui’s cultivation was at the Celestial Spirit Realm. It was unlikely any of them would ever have the chance to even speak a single word to her in this lifetime.

After Luo Feng’s announcement, Mo Qingshui said a few simple words before returning to her seat. Then, it was time for the main event of the day: Luo Feng’s disciple induction ceremony.

As a Main Seat Elder announced the start of the induction ceremony, the gazes of the Ten Core Disciples sharpened, and as one, they all turned to look at Lin Yun.

This was especially true for Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing, whose eyes held a hint of killing intent as they stared at Lin Yun.

The Six Supreme Elders did not make an appearance for Luo Feng’s ceremony, but this was only natural. The Supreme Elders rarely showed themselves at any of Flawless Palace’s celebrations. For an ordinary disciple, even catching a glimpse of one was next to impossible.

The ceremony began. Today, Lin Yun was dressed in the uniform of a Flawless Palace Core Disciple: a long, golden robe. As the saying goes, clothes make the man. The golden robe made Lin Yun look both noble and dashing.

Approaching Luo Feng, Lin Yun held a cup of tea in his hands. The first step, naturally, was to offer it to his new master.

Following this came the three bows and nine kowtows and an oath sworn to the heavens. With the ceremony complete, Lin Yun had officially become Luo Feng’s sole disciple and the eleventh Core Disciple of Flawless Palace.

Once the induction ceremony was complete, the plaza erupted in another wave of cheers. The Ten Core Disciples also came forward to offer Lin Yun their congratulations.

"Brother Lin Yun, congratulations! A Core Disciple and the Palace Master’s disciple, no less. You must come to my place when you have the time, so we can share a good drink." The first to congratulate him was Bai Zhicheng.

Lin Yun returned his smile. He had long known about this man’s actions regarding Lu Bingning and Lan Xi, but he had never called him out on it.

"So you’re Lin Yun? I’m He Yuntian." He Yuntian was not as hypocritical as Bai Zhicheng; he simply came up and stated his name coolly.

Looking at He Yuntian, Lin Yun recalled what Li Tian had told him about the He Family. He knew, of course, that He Yuntian had already submitted to him. He smiled and said, "I will be sure to pay you a visit one day."

After everyone had offered their greetings, only Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing remained. They approached Lin Yun together, and Gong Lingqi leaned in to whisper coldly in his ear.

"Lin Yun, Lu Bingning and Lan Xi are not women you can have. You should know your limits. It would be a real shame if some... accident... were to happen."

It was a naked threat. Hearing Gong Lingqi’s words, Lin Yun just smiled dismissively. "I’ve always been hard to kill. I don’t believe in accidents."

At Lin Yun’s response, both Gong Lingqi and Chang Jing flashed cold smiles. Chang Jing said coolly, "If that’s how it is, then we’ll just have to wait and see."

With that, the two of them turned and returned to their seats.

The lively celebrations lasted the entire day, with the disciples finally dispersing as evening fell. From this day on, Lin Yun was officially Luo Feng’s disciple and the eleventh Core Disciple of Flawless Palace.

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