Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stopped their actions, and the sounds of clinking glasses and conversation also fell silent.
Within the private room, only Chu Huai’nan's voice remained.
These influential figures, who held sway in Cang Town, all turned their gazes towards Chu Huai’nan, their expressions serious.
Chu Huai’nan then spoke leisurely, "Heh heh, this trip to Cang Town has been very rewarding for this old man."
At these words, Chen Zhanpeng and Lin Yuansheng’s hearts rejoiced. If they could serve such an important figure to his satisfaction, they could latch onto this powerful connection and climb their way up.
While the tiny figures in their hearts were dancing joyfully, Chu Huai’nan’s gaze had already locked onto Lu Fei, who was by the song selection console.
The latter’s face was flushed, having consumed a considerable amount of alcohol.
Chu Huai’nan’s voice was gentle, "However, the greatest gain from this journey is meeting young friend Lu Fei."
After a pause, his voice deepened, "This old man has decided to take young friend Lu Fei as a disciple!"
"What?" Everyone was stunned.
Silence fell upon the entire hall!
After a long while, they finally reacted. The attendees exchanged glances, as if questioning each other.
One asked: Did I hear that wrong?
Another replied: You didn't hear wrong! Elder Chu said he wants to take a disciple!
Everyone present suddenly fell silent, envy flickering across their faces.
Among them, Chen Zhanpeng felt the most regret. He had two sons, both exceptionally talented, with his eldest son, Chen Yan, being particularly outstanding!
"It's a pity Yan’er isn't in Cang Town, otherwise, such an opportunity wouldn't fall to this child from below the mountain!" Chen Zhanpeng felt a pang of heartache.
Lin Yuansheng, the dean of the Beast Taming Academy, had mixed emotions.
"This is incredible! Whether the Cang Town Beast Taming Academy can flourish in the future depends on Lu Fei!" He regretted not having paid enough attention to this student before.
The various magnates had different feelings, but they generally fell into two categories.
One was envy, jealousy, and hatred, while the other was already planning how to curry favor with the young man.
They were acutely aware of what it meant to become a disciple of the Ten Elders.
It was possible that in a decade or so, this young man named Lu Fei would soar to the heavens, standing at the pinnacle of the world and looking down upon all living beings.
No matter how respectable everyone at this table was, in time, they would be no different from ants before Lu Fei!
All eyes turned towards Lu Fei.
In their hearts, they had already accepted Lu Fei as Chu Huai’nan's disciple, for who would refuse such an opportunity!
As the person at the center of it all, Lu Fei was currently bewildered, completely stunned!
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His thoughts churned like a tidal wave, but there was no excitement or joy, only a sense of collapse!
When he arrived, he had already planned to distance himself from Chu Huai’nan after the banquet. Once this old man left Cang Town, some troubles would naturally leave with him, and he wouldn't attract the attention of that hunter organization.
But plans couldn't keep up with changes. Chu Huai’nan's move had directly pushed him into the spotlight.
After this banquet, if these influential figures spread the word, let alone Cang Town, the significant event of the Ten Elders taking a disciple might soon be broadcast throughout the entire Beast Taming Continent…
Lu Fei felt like he was going to scream. He could already foresee what would happen next.
Every other day, someone would show up saying, "Yo, the Ten Elder's disciple? I challenge you!"
Or a dark organization leader would find him, "You're the new disciple my master took? Let me see how capable you are!"
"What! You actually possess an unknown creature from the First Generation Star Domain!"
"Kill him, kill him!"
...
Lu Fei violently shook his head, snapping back to reality.
He now understood. During the meeting, when he asked if there was any way to survive, Chu Huai’nan had mysteriously said he would tell him at the banquet.
At the time, he had been harboring a little excitement. Now, it seemed this so-called method was to become his disciple!
This wasn't helping him survive; it was making him die more gracefully... Lu Fei felt too weary even to complain.
He glanced around at everyone, his gaze briefly meeting Chu Huai’nan's.
In that instant, Lu Fei understood the meaning behind Chu Huai’nan's eyes.
"Surprised! Aren't you!" Chu Huai’nan felt he had a flair for the dramatic and enjoyed creating surprises.
But Lu Fei absolutely refused to let his premonitions come true!
Whoever wants to be this disciple can have him; Lu Fei certainly wouldn't!
With this thought.
Lu Fei staggered his way towards everyone.
He appeared listless, as if completely drunk and out of his senses, smiling as he asked, "Who? Who wants me, Lu Fei, to take them as a disciple?"
Everyone present was stunned.
Lin Yuansheng was the first to react, quickly trying to smooth things over, "Haha, Elder Chu, please don't mind. Lu Fei is drunk." He lunged to Lu Fei's side, supporting him and whispering, "Elder Chu said he wants to take you as a disciple, not for you to take a disciple..."
Damn it, I don't need you to tell me... Lu Fei secretly shot Lin Yuansheng a look.
He stumbled, leaning entirely onto Lin Yuansheng's shoulder, and held out a hand to his ear, feigning attentiveness.
"What? Elder Chu wants to be my brother?" Lu Fei deliberately raised his voice.
Everyone present instantly turned to stone.
In the blink of an eye.
Lin Yuansheng reached out and covered Lu Fei's mouth tightly! His face contorted in pain as he frantically signaled Lu Fei with his eyes.
Please, please, for the love of all that is holy, stop talking, ancestor... Lin Yuansheng cried inwardly.
The air around them fell into a deathly silence.
They fidgeted uncomfortably, cold sweat beading on their foreheads…
They never expected that a situation that was supposed to be perfect for everyone would turn out like this. Chen Zhanpeng had lost all other thoughts, his lips twitching, only hoping this ancestor wouldn't say anything more foolish!
Chu Huai’nan's brow furrowed, a sense of indescribable bitterness filling him.
His attention had been on Lu Fei all evening. The young man had only had a little to drink, not even as much as a single urinating session. How could he possibly be drunk…
This act of feigning drunkenness was clearly an evasion; he didn't want to be his disciple.
His intentions were good. With his protection, Lu Fei could rise rapidly, and even Huangfu Chenyi would show some leniency out of respect for him.
However, he hadn't considered that while the King of Hell might be approachable, his minor demons could be troublesome. Once the identity of Chu Huai’nan's direct disciple was established and spread by these magnates, Lu Fei would immediately become a target. It was inevitable that some, out of jealousy, would deliberately cause trouble.
After a long period of contemplation, Chu Huai’nan seemed to understand a part of it and felt a sense of release.
He looked at Lu Fei again, and the latter met his gaze.
His eyes pleaded.
Chu Huai’nan understood, shaking his head with a wry smile.
But he also felt a genuine sense of injustice. After living for so many years and suddenly wanting to take a disciple, he was actually refused…
He began to doubt himself, questioning what kind of "Ten Elder" title this was…
Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes, he picked up his wine cup and drained it in one gulp.
This small action sent everyone into a panic! Their hair stood on end!
They could already imagine Chu Huai’nan slamming his cup down and storming out of the room!
He had offered his good intentions to take a disciple, only to be rejected by a mere youth. He had to reclaim his dignity!
"Elder Chu… please calm down…" Chen Zhanpeng stammered, his voice trembling.
He got halfway through his sentence.
Then, Chu Huai’nan suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter resonant and hearty.
"Since young friend Lu Fei wants to be brothers with this old man, that can be arranged!"