"Senior, please — you must accept this."
Chu Feng then handed another Universe Bag to the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace.
"Young friend Chu Feng, there's no need to be so polite with me, is there?"
The Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace's first reaction upon seeing the Universe Bag was to refuse.
"Senior, the help you've given me is far beyond what any small gift could compare to. But if you accept it, the guilt in my heart will ease a little."
Chu Feng said to the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace with a solemn expression.
Previously, Chu Feng had entrusted the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace with protecting Chu Lingxi and the mother-daughter pair, Gu Mingyuan.
And the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace had been extremely diligent in that duty — to the point that even when his own life and the safety of his entire clan were threatened by Sacred Light Xuanye, he had never handed over Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi.
For such kindness, Chu Feng was naturally immensely grateful.
"You brat, honestly… fine, fine, I'll accept it, alright?"
"Your important task right now is to focus on your cultivation. Forget about me — in the future, this entire Sacred Light Galaxy will be counting on you."
As the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace spoke, he accepted the Universe Bag into his hands.
But upon opening it, his brow furrowed — not for any other reason than that the items inside were simply far too valuable.
"Why is this so valuable? Is it too late for me to refuse now?" the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace said.
"It's too late, Senior. You'll have to accept it."
Chu Feng replied with a grin.
"Take it. You've truly earned it."
White Brow of the Sacred Light added as well.
"Since Lord White Brow has spoken, then this subordinate humbly accepts."
In the end, the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace put the Universe Bag away.
After accepting it, he joked: "This investment is an absolute steal — not a loss at all."
Hearing this, everyone laughed.
It was a joke, but it was also the truth.
They had all witnessed Chu Feng's growth, and because they knew what he had been like before, they understood that the Hall Master of the Myriad Monster Palace's words rang true.
Befriending Chu Feng was indeed a deal where you could only profit, never lose.
"Young friend Lingxi, this old man would like to take you as his disciple. I wonder if I have such good fortune."
Suddenly, Daoist Niantian addressed Chu Lingxi.
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. No one had expected Daoist Niantian to make such a request out of the blue.
Gu Mingyuan, after a brief moment of surprise, quickly broke into a beaming smile. She kept shooting meaningful glances at Chu Lingxi, and was no doubt transmitting her voice secretly as well.
Daoist Niantian — what kind of figure was he? To become his disciple would be an extraordinary honor.
Chu Lingxi clearly understood this as well, and was overjoyed.
But before Chu Lingxi could even open her mouth, White Brow of the Sacred Light spoke first.
"Niantian, don't fight me for this, will you?"
When White Brow of the Sacred Light said this, everyone was stunned once more.
What did that mean? Was White Brow of the Sacred Light also wanting to take Chu Lingxi as a disciple?
Setting aside barrier techniques, in terms of both status and strength, White Brow of the Sacred Light was a far more powerful existence than Daoist Niantian.
"Lord White Brow, you wish to take my sister as your disciple too?" Chu Feng asked curiously.
"This girl catches my eye. Bringing her back to the Sacred Valley would also make a fine companion for my granddaughter."
"But rest assured, Chu Feng — since she's your sister, I will definitely teach her diligently and pass on everything I know."
"Though she is not a member of the Sacred Light Clan, she will most certainly receive the true legacy of our Sacred Light."
As White Brow of the Sacred Light spoke, he looked toward Chu Feng.
His intentions were obvious — he simply found Chu Lingxi agreeable; it was not because he believed her talent was extraordinary.
Put plainly, he wanted to take Chu Lingxi as a disciple only for Chu Feng's sake.
"Lord White Brow, but I was the one who spoke first."
Daoist Niantian spoke again, and from his tone it was clear he had no intention of letting Chu Lingxi go to White Brow of the Sacred Light.
"What, Niantian — you'd still dare compete with this old man?"
White Brow of the Sacred Light looked toward Daoist Niantian with a displeased expression.
His gaze carried a hint of threat, however subtle.
But Daoist Niantian was a stubborn one as well, and clearly would not give up easily.
"Lord White Brow, Senior Niantian — why not let my sister decide for herself?"
Seeing the situation, it was Chu Feng who stepped in to smooth things over.
"Very well. Let this girl Lingxi make her own choice."
White Brow of the Sacred Light swept his great sleeve aside, brimming with confidence.
And Daoist Niantian, along with everyone else, turned their gaze toward Chu Lingxi.
At that moment, all the pressure fell upon Chu Lingxi's shoulders.
Gu Mingyuan broke into a cold sweat on her daughter's behalf.