Chapter 108: Chapter 108: A Familiar Old Friend Arrives (Part 4)
The Chairman chuckled, stroking his beard as he glanced at Elder Wu Yu, “Let’s not speak of that, Elder Wu Yu. When you lost to me all those years ago, I knew something went wrong on your end. I’ve always felt it was a hollow victory and yet you refused to compete with me again. That’s why I thought it would be nice to let our younger generations have a go at it, and now I must admit, your disciple truly is more exceptional than my grandson.”
This time, the Chairman admitted defeat willingly and wholeheartedly. The girl had willingly acknowledged the Phoenix Tripod as her master—what grievances could he possibly hold onto?
“Of course,” Wu Yu said proudly, stroking his white beard, “My disciple is naturally exceptional. What, old man, you’re aiming to take a shot at my disciple? I’ll have you know, my disciple is already betrothed, and they get along quite well. They should be getting married in a few months, right? Although I do hope my disciple would find the most outstanding spouse, as long as she’s happy, I, as her master, am happy for her.”
Hearing this, the Chairman was momentarily taken aback, “So she’s already betrothed. It seems my grandson really has no chance. But your disciple, even though her strength is only at the Earth-level Intermediate, possesses knowledge that even surpasses ours. It really makes me doubt if you’re truly her master, old man.”
Wu Yu’s face turned red with embarrassment—he also found it strange. There were things he hadn’t taught her, so why did she understand them so clearly? This disciple was too clever; sometimes she grasped concepts from the slightest hint. So later on, he no longer bothered to teach her much about the Elixir Medicine Technique, only instructing her in the cultivation of Martial Arts.
“What do you mean by that? If I’m not her master, are you then?”
“Alright, alright, I won’t argue with you. Since my grandson has no chance, I would like to hire her as a Recorded Elder for our Alchemy Conference. She would not only be without any restrictions but also enjoy all the privileges of an Elder of the Pill Association.”
Upon hearing this, Wu Yu fell silent, contemplating. If she became a Recorded Elder, the benefits were indeed considerable, at least she wouldn’t have to worry about lacking medicinal materials anymore.
“I’ll discuss it with her when I get back. As you all know, my disciple has always been very independent. As her master, I don’t have much authority over her—she has her own ideas. Whatever decision she makes, I will support her.”
However, since Elder Wu Yu wasn’t opposed to it, the matter was likely to be settled.
The Chairman smiled contentedly, “Then I’ll await your good news. By the way, you should know about our Alchemy Conference’s Phoenix Tripod. Your precious disciple has already contracted it, so it’s only natural that she becomes a Recorded Elder for our Alchemy Conference.”
Wu Yu gave him a sharp look, “I heard about this before I came. Are you scheming against my disciple? Trying to bind her with the Phoenix Tripod? But if my disciple is unwilling, I’d like to see how you intend to coerce her.”
Despite his words, the others still saw the pride in Wu Yu’s eyes.
The Phoenix Tripod was an incredible treasure, the Alchemy Conference’s ancestral heirloom that was said to await its destined owner. And unexpectedly, his disciple was the rightful owner of the Phoenix Tripod.
Especially since the Phoenix Tripod was a treasure of the Alchemy Conference—to see them at a disadvantage, how could Wu Yu not be thrilled?
Whether it was indeed a disadvantage was yet to be determined, but the Chairman considered it a worthwhile transaction. At least the Phoenix Tripod, sitting idle in the Alchemy Conference, was of no use. Giving it to Mu Ruyue was a way to earn her goodwill.
One must know, as the owner of the Phoenix Tripod, her future was immeasurable.