CHAPTER 263
Congratulations, Host, on Completing the Mission!
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"To seize the opportunity to fulfill her ambitions, Jue'er needed a sufficiently elevated platform. She chose me as her master."
Dongfang Juer was momentarily bewildered. Upon realizing what Su Cheng implied, she hastily defended herself!
"Master, that's not it! Juer never intended to use you! No! Please let me explain!"
Su Cheng smiled, gently patting Dongfang Jue's head as he spoke calmly.
"Becoming a disciple is precisely this. Since I accepted Jue'er, I pay no mind to such matters."
In Su Cheng's eyes, becoming a disciple was a mutual selection process. He didn't care why a disciple sought power.
What mattered to him was whether the other was sincere in their request and whether he could trust this direct disciple.
"Jue'er's aspirations are commendable, but you still have much to learn and must practice relentlessly."
"To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to carry on the lost teachings of the sages of old, to open an era of peace for all generations."
"Jue'er's path won't be any easier than that of your two senior sisters, you know~"
Dongfang Jue was utterly dumbfounded. His master…
To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to carry on the lost teachings of the sages of old, to usher in an age of peace for all generations…
This…
Master, he truly is no ordinary man!
Her aspiration—merely to ensure the world's people had enough to eat—pales before her master's…
"Why are you staring at me like that, Jue'er?"
Dongfang Jue snapped back to reality: "Forgive me, Master. Jue'er has been disrespectful. That you hold such expectations for me… Jue'er…"
Su Cheng chuckled awkwardly. It seemed he should refrain from quoting classical texts so often in the future…
"These words aren't mine. They come from my own studies in my youth…"
Dongfang Jue didn't believe a word of it!
She'd heard Shi Yao say it before—Master was putting on an act!
Besides the Master, who else in this world could utter such bold and grand words?
"Jue'er, remember your master's teachings! Disciple! Will! Never! Disappoint the master, will not betray the master's expectations!"
Tears unexpectedly slipped down her cheeks. Dongfang Jue didn't know if it was because of her own childishness or because her master had agreed to take her in, but these inexplicable tears overflowed from her eyes just as inexplicably.
"General of the Northern Frontier, why are you crying?" Su Cheng smiled as he gently brushed away her tears, his expression filled with affection. From this moment onward, she would be his third disciple.
She was someone Su Cheng would protect with her life!
"Your master has prepared the Six Rites for Jue'er. See if you like them."
The first three gifts were: the personal Jade Pendant, the Godslayer Spear, and the customary skirt.
Dongfang Jue nodded, barely glancing at the skirt or the Godslayer Spear. His gaze remained fixed on the jade pendant!
That was the jade pendant symbolizing the direct disciple of the third disciple!
It was the very jade pendant she had longed for and envied for so long!
Among all the beautiful jades in this world, none could compare to it!
The white jade was smooth and lustrous, free from impurities. Though it bore no intricate carvings, only the single character "Jue," in Dongfang Jue's eyes, it was already the finest gift imaginable!
It wasn't merely a symbol of her status as a direct disciple; it also embodied the profound bond between her and her master!
This was Ye Qinghan's reliance, Li Shiyao's support—and now, she possessed it too!
The next three gifts followed the usual pattern: two top-tier immortal-grade magical treasures plus 999 All-Purpose Elixir!
One treasure was the Heaven and Earth Pagoda, seemingly borrowed from Li Jing, though with distinct differences.
The other resembled an imperial jade seal. Dongfang Jue dared not be disrespectful before his master and planned to examine the system upon returning to understand its use.
"With Jue'er's innate talent, I needn't elaborate further. Should anything remain unclear, consult your two senior sisters."
"The treasures I impart to you, especially this God-Slaying Spear, must never leave your side, Jue'er."
Dongfang Jue bowed deeply once more. "Jue'er will remember."
"Are you at ease now, Jue'er? As for the formal initiation rites, let us wait for Qinghan's return to preside over them. How does that sound?"
"Jue'er obeys whatever Master commands."
"Alright, go play now~" Su Cheng smiled. Dongfang Jue had been staring at that jade pendant for quite some time. "Go on. Tomorrow, I shall teach you the cultivation techniques."
"Thank you, Master. This disciple takes his leave."
Holding the treasure given by his master, he exited the grand hall only to bump into Yu Lan head-on.
Upon seeing the God-Slaying Spear, Yu Lan instantly understood. From this day forward, she was truly the Third Young Miss of Lingxian Hall!
Watch as Yu Lan curtsied with utmost propriety and spoke.
"Yu Lan greets the Third Young Miss."
Though Yu Lan had always addressed her as Third Young Miss, such a formal bow was unprecedented!
Returning the bow, she hurriedly replied, "Elder Yu Lan, how could Jue'er possibly deserve such honor? I've only just entered the sect and have much to learn. I'll need your guidance—how could I bear such a grand gesture?"
"Hehe, Third Young Miss, Yu Lan was just teasing you~"
Yu Lan chuckled, patting Dongfang Jue's shoulder before continuing.
"Today, Yu Lan can prepare some of Third Miss's favorite dishes. Remember to come help later~"
Dongfang Jue scratched her head and laughed, "Alright!"
Dongfang Jue's room was next to Second Senior Sister's. She had only recently moved in. Before Su Cheng agreed to take her in, she had to stay with Li Shiyao.
Fortunately, Li Shiyao didn't mind and was willing to share the space.
Now, she finally had her own room. This room would henceforth belong to Dongfang Jue, the third direct disciple!
Both senior sisters' rooms were right next to the Master's. She couldn't very well live right above the Master's quarters, so no matter how she chose, she could only end up next to either Ye Qinghan or Li Shiyao.
She dumped all her treasures onto the bed in one go, but singled out the precious jade pendant. No matter how she looked at it, she loved it. How wonderful~
She held the jade pendant to her chest a couple of times…
"Hmm…"
"You don't have to keep it tucked inside your clothes, do you? Didn't Elder Yulan just wear his on his waist?"
"So what if it's big? Jue'er isn't jealous at all!"
【Congratulations, Host, on completing the task: Apprenticeship at Lingxian Hall!】
【Ding~ Unlocked features: System Storage, System Store…】
【Ding~ Main Quest Updated: Conquer Su City, Progress 12.7%】
Dongfang Jue twirled the jade pendant, hanging it at her waist as she stood before the mirror, twisting this way and that. She seemed to be searching for the perfect position—one where her jade pendant would catch the eye at a glance.
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【Name: Dongfang Jue】
【Race: Human】
【Gender: Female】
【Identity/Social Background: Third Direct Disciple of Lingxian Hall, Daughter of the Human Emperor of the Southern Realm】
【Cultivation Level/Technique: Mid-Golden Core, Ninth Layer / Cloud-Shattering Art】
【Possessed Treasures: Innate Divine Treasure Godslayer Spear (Reforged Form), Heaven-Slaying Tower (Immortal Grade Supreme), ■■ Jade Pendant (Immortal Grade Supreme), Nine Radiance Heaven-Earth Seal (Mythic Equipment Lv20), Soaring Dragon Immortal Emperor Robe (Immortal Grade Supreme), Meteorite Spear (Earth Grade High) 】
【Affinity: None】
【Danger Assessment Level: Safe】
Li Shiyao mentioned that the primary weapons bestowed by the Master cannot be stored within jade pendants. She had just discovered this herself—while the others posed no issue, the Godslayer Spear truly could not be sealed within the pendant.
Swords or similar weapons were manageable, but carrying the Godslayer Spear on her back was undeniably inconvenient…
She tried it on a whim, and to her surprise, it actually worked!
Though the Godslayer Spear couldn't be stored in the jade pendant, it could be stored in the system warehouse.
Compared to her two senior sisters, only one of her Six Rites garments—a robe—could be worn.
Dongfang Jue didn't want to make an exception. Aside from the Godslayer Spear stored in the system warehouse, all her other magical treasures were kept within the jade pendant.
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