Chapter 168: Third disciple!

Zhang Yuan frowned slightly at the unexpected request and Long Yue who was sitting on the bed was surprised "Father?"

Long Xian glanced at his daughter and asked "Yue'er... if you became his disciple, I am sure he can teach you well.. and help you control your blood lust."

He pressed his palms together, bowing deeply to Zhang Yuan. "I know this request is sudden, and I know that I'm asking a great deal from you, but please..."

His voice wavered slightly as he continued, "Please take Yue as your disciple. You've already shown such kindness to her... I know she would be in good hands with you. You're the only one I can trust with my daughter's future."

Zhang Yuan remained silent for a moment, as he understood the gravity of what Long Xian was asking.

By accepting Long Yue as his disciple, he would be taking full responsibility for her, not only teaching her but also guiding her dangerous bloodlust.

Ming Yuelin, who had been silent up until now, stood up from the chair and walked to him, her face a mix of confusion and slight concern. "Master..." she began, her voice hesitant. "Are you really considering this?"

She didn't want to seem selfish, but she was protective of her Master's time and energy. She knew how much he had already done for them, and the idea of him taking on another disciple, especially someone with such a dangerous condition, made her uneasy.

Xue Hua, still leaning against the wall, cast a glance at Long Yue, who looked utterly conflicted.

She understood Long Xian's reasoning. There was no better teacher than Zhang Yuan, and if anyone could help Long Yue manage her demonic bloodlust, it was him.

Long Yue, still sitting on the bed, looked at her father, her heart racing.

On one hand, she didn't want to burden Zhang Yuan with her condition, but on the other hand, she knew her father was right.

She needed help, and Zhang Yuan was the only one who could provide it. Her gaze shifted to Zhang Yuan, who still hadn't responded.

Zhang Yuan glanced at Long Yue, meeting her gaze, then shifted his focus back to Long Xian "If I accept her as my disciple, it means I'll take full responsibility for her training and her condition. But I need to know that this is something Yue wants as well."

He turned to Long Yue, as his gaze softened. "What do you think, Yue? Do you want to become my disciple?"

Long Yue hesitated, her heart pounding in her chest and she could feel her father's hopeful gaze on her, but this wasn't just about what her father wanted... it was about her future.

Slowly, she nodded, her voice barely a whisper. "I do... Master Yuan."

Zhang Yuan smiled faintly, "Then it's settled."

He looked back at Long Xian, giving a nod. "I'll take her as my disciple."

Long Xian bowed deeply again, gratitude filling his heart. "Thank you, Master Yuan. I am forever in your debt."

"After sight seeing tomorrow, we can leave..."

"Hmm..."

...

Next day morning:

Zhang Yuan was sleeping on his bed as the the warm glow of the morning sun filtered through the thin curtains, casting a soft, golden light across the room

As he was sleeping peacefully, he heard a sudden knock on his room's door...

"Master!"

"Master!"

Hearing a series of knocks, his eyes fluttered open and his hand brushed his face as he sat up, blinking against the brightness

With a soft breath, he stretched his arms relaxing his muscles and turned to look at Ming Yuelin who was sleeping beside him.

Huh?

However, Ming Yuelin was not beside him and hearing the knock, he slowly got down from his bed.

Zhang Yuan wrapped a robe around himself and padded across the room.

Walking to the door, he opened it to see Xue Hua standing there, her usually composed face marked with clear worry.

"Hua?"

"Master.. Senior Sister is about to fight that Chen Zin..."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow "She is about to fight Zen?"

With a nod, Xue Hua replied "Well, they had a bit of animosty.. and today morning their bickering turned into a fight."

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