"Hmph, a bunch of women who've never seen the world, daring to underestimate a rebellious disciple. Let's see how you handle this eye-opener."
Sure enough, moments later, the group chat exploded.
[Su Li: Damn, it's really the 'Reincarnation Yin-Yang Disc' Heaven-and-Earth Phenomenon. How did that kid suddenly unleash such power? No, no, I need to head back right now.]
[Feng Jiuge: Wow! I can't believe Little Lin has reached this point. That's amazing. Once I finish my inheritance, I'll definitely go back and make him treat me to ten roast chickens.]
[Leng Ruoxue: Hmm, that's quite impressive. I take back what I said earlier.]
One by one, they stopped messaging and switched to voice messages. Though their tones varied, there was a shared sense of surprise and delight in their words.
Even Leng Ruoxue, who had always looked down on Lin Yu, softened her tone considerably.
[Liu Xue: Haha... Why is it just the three of you? The rest of our sisters should chime in too!]
Liu Xue proudly called out in the group, her tone as if she herself had awakened a Sacred Body.
[Yue Lingxi: Alright, Fifth Sister, stop showing off. You're the only one at the peak right now, so speak well on our behalf. Lin Yu probably doesn't have a good impression of us.]
[Xia Zining: Lingxi is right. Whatever resources are available at the peak, make sure to supply them. Don't rush into breakthroughs, and try to improve your relationship with Lin Yu.]
With these words, the group fell silent.
They had been so caught up in their joy that they almost forgot this crucial point.
Before this, they had never fulfilled their duties as mentors. Now that he had awakened a Sacred Body, they wanted to curry favor. But where in the world does such a thing happen?
Each of them was at a loss for words.
[Lin Shiyin: Alright, stop discussing this here. Lin Yu joining our sect was an accident. Over the past three years, apart from Jiuge, who is somewhat familiar with Lin Yu, we've almost forgotten about him.]
[Now that he's awakened a Sacred Body, that's his own achievement and has nothing to do with us. Fourth Sister, our sect is too small to keep him. Don't try to force him to stay if he wants to leave.]
Finally, it was Lin Shiyin, the eldest, who sent a voice message.
She felt helpless.
Having attended meetings at the Lingxiao Pavilion on behalf of the sect, she had broadened her horizons and understood what the emergence of a Sacred Body meant.
Even in the Lingxiao Pavilion, a top eighth-grade sect with a history of hundreds of thousands of years, she had never heard of a disciple with a Sacred Body.
One can imagine how rare it is.
If the Ethereal Sect had a Sacred Body, it would shine in the upcoming Thousand Prefectures Tournament, bringing countless resources and rewards to the sect.
But this was beyond her control, as she had just stated the facts.
Why should he stay in the Ethereal Sect?
His heart wasn't here, and forcing him to stay would have the opposite effect. Who knows, the first thing he might do when he grows stronger is destroy the sect!
Moreover, as far as she knew, about a year ago, Lin Yu had tried to escape the sect, only to be caught by their Fifth Sister and almost died at Sword Cliff.
With such a master-disciple relationship, she saw no hope.
That's why she said what she did earlier.
Now, they could only try to minimize Lin Yu's resentment towards them and the sect.
[Feng Jiuge: I promised Little Lin we'd have roast chicken together...]
After Lin Shiyin finished speaking, only Feng Jiuge, who had the best relationship with Lin Yu, expressed her emotions.
The others remained silent.
They truly had no face to say anything else. Claiming they had no regrets would be a lie.
But now, nothing could be undone. The eldest sister was right; his awakening of the Sacred Body had nothing to do with them.
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They hadn't guided him, cared for him, or even provided a decent cultivation technique.
He was probably practicing techniques that even the Inner Disciples found worthless.
Though the others felt guilty, at least they had said a few words. But Xia Zining had only met him once during the apprenticeship ceremony and never again, let alone spoken to him.
At this moment, she truly wanted to abandon the exploration of this dangerous place and return to see this disciple.
Honestly, she had almost forgotten she had a disciple. As for what he looked like, she only had a vague impression.
Unfortunately, returning required teamwork, and she wasn't alone here. She couldn't return on her own.
Liu Xue didn't rush to reveal Lin Yu's words but let her sisters stew in their emotions.
The stronger their guilt, the more they would cherish and be moved when she finally spoke.
She wasn't just one of the sisters; she was also Lin Yu's... fiancée.
After all, she had accepted the Token of Love, so calling herself his fiancée wasn't an exaggeration.
It was only natural to strive for more goodwill and affection for her fiancé.
[Hehe... I knew you'd react this way. I've thought of everything you have. Let me play a voice message from Little Yu for you!]
A moment later, seeing no new messages in the group, Liu Xue decided to play her trump card.
After speaking, she sent a voice message she had kept, the one that had moved her to offer herself.
Of course, she removed the first half about herself, leaving only the latter part.
This recording was like a depth charge, instantly causing an uproar in the group.
[Feng Jiuge: I'm so moved. Little Lin is just too wonderful. When I get back, I'll let him touch me all he wants...]
[Leng Ruoxue: Sigh, I never thought I'd have a day where I'd shed tears. From now on, Little Yu will be my only disciple. Whatever he wants, he'll get!]
[Su Li: ... Tch, stop talking big. I'm already on my way back. That brat made me cry, so when I get back, I'll steal a bunch of good stuff from my sister to give to Yu as gifts.]
[Lin Shiyin, Yue Lingxi, Xia Zining: ... Take good care of Little Yu for us.]
The last three couldn't return anytime soon. Though eager to return, they were unable to leave.
[Liu Xue: Don't worry, I'm taking great care of Little Yu. I'm giving him the best of everything at the peak!]
Liu Xue beamed with joy. This was the effect she wanted.
And she truly had given the best of the peak to the rebellious disciple.
Wasn't she the best herself?
However, why did she feel that Fifth Sister Feng Jiuge's words had such ambiguous meanings?
What did she mean by "touch all he wants"? What was he touching?
Could it be that the rebellious disciple had bullied Fifth Sister, who was underage?
Never mind, she'd let it go this time.
With the stifling atmosphere gone, the sisters chatted happily, with no particular aim.
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