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Then, Ye Qingtang opened her space ring.

Perfected Xuanchen did not have any emotions on his face while Yan Shu’s expression darkened.

Does this Ye Chen fellow have any brains?

Master has already rejected him straightforwardly, but he still did not leave.

Apprenticeship gift?

Does he think that Master is an ordinary person and will be bribed so easily like Xiong Feng?

“Young Sir Ye, my master has already said that he is no longer accepting any disciples. You can bring your apprenticeship gift back…” Yan Shu wanted to chase away this young man who had no sense of propriety, but when he spoke halfway, he saw Ye Qingtang taking out a slab of metal… Instantly, Yan Shu’s words were stuck in his throat.

Ye Qingtang took out a slab of meteoric iron from her space ring.

In an instant, Perfected Xuanchen’s eyes flickered the moment he saw that slab of meteoric iron although there were no emotions on his face initially.

“Millennium Meteoric Iron?!” Xiong Feng’s eyes almost popped out as he stared at the slab of Millennium Meteoric Iron on Ye Qingtang’s hand.

What joke is this?

This fellow actually has Millennium Meteoric Iron?

Xiong Feng originally thought that the three items Ye Qingtang took out previously were already rare, and the apprenticeship gift she prepared for Perfected Xuanchen should also be a rare treasure.

Yet, unexpectedly…

This could not be generalized as rare.

“I heard that you’ve always wanted to forge a sword with Millennium Meteoric Iron. I happen to have some Millennium Meteoric Iron. I wonder if you like it?” Ye Qingtang looked up at Perfected Xuanchen.

Being by Perfected Xuanchen’s side for many years in her past life, she naturally knew how desperate his need was for the Millennium Meteoric Iron.

“As long as you’re willing to accept me as your disciple, I’ll offer this Millennium Meteoric Iron to you as a form of respect,” Ye Qingtang said.

Perfected Xuanchen frowned slightly.

He had been searching for the Millennium Meteoric Iron for nearly ten years to no avail. Yet unexpectedly… he would actually see it in this young man’s hands today.

Yan Shu was also dumbfounded.

His Master held the noble position of Falling Sky Valley’s Valley Master and had seen many precious treasures before.

If this young man took out any other thing, it would definitely be unable to move his Master.

But this Millennium Meteoric Iron…

Yan Shu had been following Perfected Xuanchen for a long time and spent a lot of effort with some senior and junior brothers to find this Millennium Meteoric Iron in recent years. Yet, they were not successful.

However, this young man took such a huge slab of Millennium Meteoric Iron and claimed that it was an apprenticeship gift.

At that moment…

Yan Shu did not dare to say anything and could only turn to look at Perfected Xuanchen silently.

Xiong Feng, who had not said anything all this while, started pondering. From the start, he felt that this Ye Chen’s background was not ordinary as the treasures in his hands seemed to be endless, whereby he even took out the Millennium Meteoric Iron now.

If he helped him again, this generous fellow might even give him some good things.

Xiong Feng, who originally intended to watch from the sidelines, was suddenly active. “Valley Master, I think that Ye Chen is pretty sincere in being apprenticed to you. This Millennium Meteoric Iron is extremely rare, yet he could bring it to you. It seems that he had been making preparations for a long time. Such mellow youths are rare already. You have always cherished talents. How about giving Ye Chen a chance?”

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Then, Xiong Feng looked at Ye Qingtang with a bright smile.

Ye Qingtang obviously knew what Xiong Feng was thinking.

Perfected Xuanchen was hesitant as he looked at the bright-eyed youth who had a trace of persistence in his eyes.

“You really wish to be apprenticed to me?” Perfected Xuanchen finally spoke.

Ye Qingtang nodded immediately.

“Yes!”

“Your apprenticeship gift is not small and is indeed what I need. However… even if I’m willing to give you a chance to become my disciple, I’ll still need to see your endowments.” Perfected Xuanchen finally relented, although he did not rashly agree to accept Ye Qingtang.

“Show me your spirit root,” Perfected Xuanchen said.

Although Xiong Feng was materialistic, there was something he said that Perfected Xuanchen thought made sense.

The Millennium Meteoric Iron was extremely rare, and many knew that he was searching for it. Since this young man came prepared, it seemed that he was indeed thoughtful.

To obtain the Millennium Meteoric Iron, he must have made painstaking efforts.

After hearing Perfected Xuanchen’s words, Ye Qingtang immediately opened her hands, where a yellow light bloomed in her palm, and a yellow spirit root appeared silently.

When the yellow spirit root was revealed, Perfected Xuanchen’s brows furrowed slightly, and even Xiong Feng, who had been helping to speak for her, had a stiffened expression.

Yellow spirit root?

Xiong Feng looked at Ye Qingtang in surprise.

He originally thought that Ye Qingtang was from a rather powerful background to directly ask to be apprenticed to Perfected Xuanchen, which suggested to him that his endowments should be relatively good; otherwise, he would not be so bold.

Yet, unexpectedly…

She was actually only a yellow spirit root?!

If it was in ordinary sects, a yellow spirit root was considered pretty good, but in Falling Sky Valley, a force comparable to super sects, it seemed rather shabby.

In Falling Sky Valley, yellow spirit root was the lowest-grade spirit root of ordinary disciples in all the peaks, and one had to possess at least a green spirit root to be apprenticed to a Peak Master.

All the disciples under Perfected Xuanchen had green spirit roots and above.

Xiong Feng’s lips twitched for a moment. He never thought that this ostentatious young man would actually have such mediocre endowments.

Perfected Xuanchen frowned slightly while Yan Shu’s expression turned strange.

He originally thought that this young man’s endowments would be pretty good since he was so stubborn and insistent, but in the end…

Perfected Xuanchen took a deep breath and looked up at Ye Qingtang.

“You can return. I cannot accept you.”

While Millennium Meteoric Iron was hard to obtain, Ye Qingtang’s endowments were insufficient to be apprenticed to him. If he was accepted as an exception, there would be many criticisms.

Ye Qingtang kept her spirit root while looking at Perfected Xuanchen. He had just taken on the position as the Valley Master not long ago, and the valley’s internal affairs were rather messy. However, in her past life, Ye Qingtang had met Perfected Xuanchen many years later when he was calm and indifferent and had way fewer areas of consideration.

If Ye Qingtang came to be apprenticed to Perfected Xuanchen a few years later like in her previous life, he probably would not refuse given his future personality.

However…

She did not wish to wait for such a long time.

After hearing Perfected Xuanchen’s rejection, Ye Qingtang was not anxious at all, and a glint flashed across her eyes instead. She looked up and said, “There’s no hurry. I know that my spirit root isn’t good, but my heart is sincere. This Millennium Meteoric Iron is the first apprenticeship gift I prepared. If you accept me, I naturally have a second apprenticeship gift.”

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“I’ve already said it clearly that I cannot accept you. There’s no need for you to say anything further. Please return.” Perfected Xuanchen shook his head, evidently unwilling to speak to Ye Qingtang anymore.

“Ye Chen, my master has made his stand clear, and you should not insist anymore. If you’re unwilling to leave, I can only ‘invite’ you out.” Yan Shu warned immediately after understanding his Master’s intention.

Completely ignoring Yan Shu’s warning, Ye Qingtang looked at Perfected Xuanchen and said, “Don’t you wish to know what my second apprenticeship gift is?”

Perfected Xuanchen remained silent, making clear his intention for Ye Qingtang to leave.

Yan Shu’s brows were slightly furrowed as he took a few steps forward, preparing to personally shoo this ignorant young man away.

However…

“My second apprenticeship gift is to invite a blacksmith master, Master Du, to tailor a sword using the Millennium Meteoric Iron just for you,” Ye Qingtang said immediately.

Both Perfected Xuanchen and Yan Shu were stunned by Ye Qingtang’s words.

“You said Master Du?’ Perfected Xuanchen asked.

“Yes. Master Du from the Bliss Forging Workshop.” Ye Qingtang nodded

“Don’t kid around!” Yan Shu’s face darkened immediately. “It’s not a lie that you have the Millennium Meteoric Iron, but if you said that you can request Master Du successfully, it is impossible.”

Yan Shu naturally knew of Master Du.

Perfected Xuanchen wished to forge a Millennium Meteoric Iron sword and had to first find a blacksmith master who could forge the Millennium Meteoric Iron. In the Nine Nights Dynasty, there was only one person who possessed such a craft, which was Bliss Forging Workshop’s Master Du.

To request his help, Perfected Xuanchen had sent his disciples to Master Du countless times and even personally looked for him just to seek his promise in forging a sword for him. Yet despite so, Master Du still refused to meet Perfected Xuanchen, much less agree to make a sword.

Everyone knew that Master Du was aloof and had a weird personality. There were numerous people who requested for his service, but the number of people who succeeded could be counted with one’s fingers. In recent years, Master Du had never agreed to forge a sword for a single person.

Perfected Xuanchen was not the only one who was given a cold shoulder; even the Nine Nights Dynasty’s premier, Ouyang Family Clan Master, and Tiangang Sect’s Sect Master were also rejected plenty of times.

This man was so young. How could he possibly request for Master Du’s service successfully?

Not mentioning Yan Shu’s disbelief, even Perfected Xuanchen thought that Ye Qingtang spoke recklessly out of anxiety.

“I’m not kidding around,” Ye Qingtang said calmly.

Perfected Xuanchen said in a low voice, “If you really can ask Master Du to forge a sword for me, I’ll accept you. If not, don’t stay here any longer.” While Millennium Meteoric Iron was precious, it was nothing but a useless metal if no one could forge it.

If Ye Qingtang could really ask Master Du successfully, one would really be astonished.

However, Perfected Xuanchen did not believe it and merely wanted the stubborn young man to leave as soon as possible.

A trace of a smile emerged within Ye Qingtang when she heard, and she confirmed with him calmly. “Is what you said valid? If I can request for Master Du’s service successfully, will you really make an exception and accept me as your disciple?”

“My words are naturally valid.” Perfected Xuanchen nodded.

Ye Qingtang beamed and immediately bowed. “Please wait for a while then. I’ll invite Master Du over.” Then, Ye Qingtang walked out of the hall herself without waiting for Yan Shu to chase her out.

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