The disciples looked at each other in surprise, wondering who this elder was who could raise such a monstrous disciple all on her own.
Shen Yuan looked at her in surprise, but he nodded his head in understanding as it was understandable that she would come up with such an excuse when she already knew that he was the son of Shen Yuxin.
Mei Hua changed the topic as she didn’t want to discuss about Shen Yuxin right now, “So disciples, who will you choose as your master?”
She lightly asked them, wondering who they would choose as she looked at her back to the elders gathered.
Who all stood straight to look more elegant and majestic for the disciples.
Wan Ling and the others looked at each other, their eyes firm with resolve as from the looks of it, they had already decided on their choice.
Mei Hua nodded her head and said, “Alright, let’s start with Wan Ling. Come forward and tell us which elder you want your master to be.”
Everyone focused their eyes on Wan Ling as she took a deep breath, her steps firm as she took a couple of steps forward.
Shen Yuan nodded at her with a smile to encourage her, Wan Ling nodded back as thanks before turning toward Mei Hua and greeting her with a light bow.
“Thank you for the generous awards, Sect Leader.” She stood straight as her eyes roamed over all the elders gathered here.
The disciples felt their breath stopping in anticipation, the elders also looked at her curiously.
She finally rested eyes on one individual, before taking a deep breath and asking, “May I have the honor of being your disciple, Elder Bing Rong?”
The disciples widened their eyes as they didn’t expect her to go for such a young elder, they thought she would choose one of the more older and experienced elders among them.
The elders, likewise thought the same as this choice was truly unexpected for them.
But Shen Yuan chuckled softly, ‘Well, at least she knows what is best for her.’
Bing Rong looked at Wan Ling with surprise, she didn’t expect that someone would choose her, not with her icy personality.
She looked towards Shen Yuan for advice, hesitating to accept someone as her disciple if Shen Yuan held them in high regard.
Shen Yuan nodded his head with a smile and messaged her through Harem Connect, [Do as you wish, no need to consider it from my perspective. It won’t affect my plans for the future either way.]
Bing Rong looked at him in surprise, as he had yet to tell her what those future plans were. But nonetheless, she agreed internally before speaking, “Very well. I formally accept Wan Ling as my first disciple.” freewebnσvel.cm
The other elders’ eyes widened as they didn’t think she would accept Wan Ling as her first disciple. As it was a special position that not just anyone could take inside the sect.
There were many trials and tribulations set up by the master before a person could become their first disciple.
And Wan Ling also widened her eyes as she didn’t expect this result. But she soon beamed into a happy smile as she kowtowed in front of Bing Rong.
“Disciple greets Master,” she said energetically, forgetting all her shyness and nervousness from before.
Bing Rong came forward and picked her up as she sent her a message using her Divine Sense, “No need to kowtow to me in the future, just a bow will be enough.”
Wan Ling looked at her in surprise but nodded her head, she stood up and stood behind her.
Bing Rong nodded her head at Mei Hua to continue the process.
“Well, it was a surprising choice but since Wan Ling has decided on one of the elders, now it’s your chance, step forward, Chen Yue.” Mei Hua continued as she was curious about what the rest of the disciples would choose.
Chen Yue slowly stepped forward, looking at Shen Yuan with a smile.
Shen Yuan’s lips twitched as he had a feeling he knew who she might choose.
She stood in front of the elders, but didn’t look at them as she turned to Mei Hua and gave her a respectful bow first, “Greetings, Sect Leader.”
Mei Hua nodded her head as Chen Yue stood straight and asked, “Do we have to choose from the elders gathered here or can we select any of the other Inner Elders who are not present here?”
Mei Hua raised an eyebrow at her question, her lips curling upward in amusement as she said, “No, you can choose from the other elders as well, as long as they are Inner Sect Elders and not the Core Elders or higher.”
Chen Yue nodded her head, “Thanks for clarifying that, Sect Leader.”
The rest of the elders looked at her curiously, as they knew she had someone else in mind when she asked this question, but the question was, who was this elder?
Chen Yue took a deep breath before saying, “Then I would like to become the disciple of Elder Huo Rong.”
Shen Yuan’s eyebrow twitched as what he had expected came true. Yet he felt good as this was good for his future plan.
Mei Hua raised an eyebrow as she looked at Shen Yuan first, she spoke with a soft smile, “Looks like your family will gobble up all the disciples this time.”
Shen Yuan chuckled softly and denied the claims, “You surely jest, Sect Leader. How can our small and weak family even hope to achieve something like that? There are not that many people in our family.”
“But they seem to be increasing now,” Mei Hua remarked with a smile.
While the other elders felt like cursing, ‘If your family is weak then we all are trash.’
That’s what most of them were thinking, yet none spoke it out loud as they turned their heads away to not curse Shen Yuan in the face.
“Elder Yun Lan,” Mei Hua addressed one of the elders.
Who took a step forward and asked, “Yes, Sect Leader.”
“Invite Elder Huo Rong here. Tell her that the Sect Leader has something important to discuss with her,” Mei Hua ordered as she turned around to look at Yun Lan.
Yun Lan nodded her head and took out her Identity badge before utilizing the formations engraved on it to send a message to Huo Rong.
Huo Rong’s reply soon came in as her voice echoed in the hall, “Ehhh?? Sect Leader is asking for me? But I’m at the other corner of the sect for some work. It will take me some time to get there.”
Yun Lan released a helpless sigh and looked at Mei Hua for further instructions.
Mei Hua shook her head as she massaged her temples, “These troublesome brats.”
Shen Yuan chuckled as he heard how Mei Hua was addressing Huo Rong.
But in the next second, Mei Hua unleashed a monstrous amount of energy, prompting the elders to step forward, shielding the disciples from the overwhelming pressure.
“Looks like I will have to bring her here myself.” Mei Hua spoke with a light smile.