I'm unhappy!
I'm throwing a tantrum!
Hao Ren is displeased, very displeased!
He had been thoroughly tricked by the system!
What kind of dogshit "super explosive, super awesome disciple-recruiting special effect" was that? Hao Ren felt it was a total rip-off and he didn't want it at all!
As a cultivator who preferred to keep a low profile, Hao Ren needed to be discreet, discreet, and even more discreet.
The seven-layered phenomena that had just occurred were far too ostentatious, and Hao Ren found them completely unacceptable.
*Swish!*
A beam of rainbow-colored light descended.
Liu Xiuer's figure appeared outside the cave.
"Master!"
Liu Xiuer, holding the "Nine Dragon Imperial Seal," bowed respectfully towards the cave.
At this moment.
Han Mo, kneeling by the side, looked at Liu Xiuer with an incomparably complex expression.
Envy!
Jealousy!
A touch of disappointment!
Han Mo had witnessed the seven-layered phenomena just now.
He was extremely envious of Liu Xiuer.
To gain the favor of a senior, who showered his disciple with such immense power, this person was truly blessed!
And then he thought of himself, kneeling outside the cave for so long, yet the senior hadn't even bothered to spare him a glance.
Sigh!
Han Mo let out a deep sigh.
However, the dejected aura around him vanished instantly.
Han Mo rallied himself.
His eyes blazed with resolute light.
A test!
Yes, this must be the senior testing my state of mind!
I cannot be affected, nor can I give up halfway. I must hold firm to my beliefs!
Han Mo knelt even straighter.
He firmly believed that the senior would surely take him as a disciple!
...
Hao Ren slowly walked out of the cave.
He had a stern face, his mood quite unpleasant.
Having been messed with by the system, Hao Ren now had the urge to lash out.
"So dignified!"
Liu Xiuer, seeing Hao Ren's dark expression, felt immense awe!
Master is indeed a mighty cultivator, radiating profound dignity that commands respect.
Liu Xiuer lowered his head respectfully.
Hao Ren looked at him, opened his mouth, and was about to speak.
Just then, a familiar voice rang out.
"Senior!"
Huh?
Hao Ren frowned and looked in the direction of the voice.
He saw Yun Zhenting, accompanied by Yun Tianzhong and the Little Spirit Monkey King, walking over quickly.
Yun Zhenting was the same as ever. The moment he saw Hao Ren, he immediately transformed into a "little fanboy," his face wearing a "creepy admirer's" smile.
"Senior!"
Yun Tianzhong, following Yun Zhenting, was deeply influenced by Yun Zhenting's "fanatic emotions." He had a tense expression and an air of devout reverence. Seeing Hao Ren was like seeing a god in his heart, his eyes shining with unspeakable adoration!
As for the Little Spirit Monkey King beside them...
The damned monkey glared fiercely at Hao Ren, filled with indignation.
"Damn human!
You just wait!
One day, I'll pin you to the ground and use my size 38 monkey paws to give you a taste of size 48!"
Why did these guys show up?
Hao Ren grumbled inwardly, annoyed.
Could it be trouble caused by the "seven-layered phenomena"?
[Ding! Your friend "Yun Zhenting," entrusted by several cultivators, has come to ask if you would receive them...]
Hao Ren checked his "friend dynamics" and immediately understood the cause and effect.
As expected, Yun Zhenting's visit this time was due to the situation created by the "seven-layered phenomena."
Hao Ren's mood instantly worsened.
[Ding! Your friend "Su Muxue" has arrived nearby and is hiding in the shadows observing you!]
Huh?
Hao Ren suddenly saw the dynamic message about "Su Muxue."
He hadn't expected this woman to come "peeping" at him.
Speaking of which, Su Muxue was no ordinary woman.
She possessed three great destiny endowments, was a genius alchemist, a genius in manipulating fire, and a once-in-ten-thousand-years optimal dual cultivation partner.
Tsk, tsk, tsk...
In a cultivation novel, she'd be the female lead!
However, Su Muxue was a rather tricky woman.
To this day, her favorability towards Hao Ren remained at a mere 1 point.
Earning her affection was difficult!
While contemplating Su Muxue, Hao Ren activated his spiritual power and channeled it into his eyes.
His eyes gleamed like lightning, radiating divine light!
Hao Ren carefully scanned his surroundings and finally detected a slight anomaly.
In a bush not far away, the light seemed slightly distorted, appearing unnatural.
This must be where Su Muxue was hiding!
She's hidden well!
Hao Ren stared at that spot and revealed a meaningful smile.
In truth, he didn't have any particularly profound meaning; it was purely for a bit of swagger!
Heh, I see you, but I won't expose you!
We reclusive masters have a style of seeing through things without saying anything, maximizing our aura!
At this moment, Su Muxue's heart was churning like a stormy sea.
I've been discovered?
Impossible!
My "Mystic Robe" is an eighth-grade artifact that can distort light and conceal my form. Even a "Nascent Soul stage ancestor" might not be able to detect my presence!
But, but... the "senior" was just looking in my direction and revealed a meaningful smile.
To say the "senior" discovered nothing would be self-deception!
Su Muxue thought it over and finally reached a conclusion.
The "senior's" realm might have surpassed the "Nascent Soul stage" and reached the legendary "Integration stage."
Furthermore, the "senior" had already discovered her whereabouts!
So powerful!
The "senior" is even more powerful than the legends!
Su Muxue was filled with admiration!
...
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, your friend "Su Muxue" has developed awe towards you, favorability +100, current favorability: Two Hearts (Heartfelt Affection).]
Hearing this system notification, Hao Ren's previously dejected mood immediately improved.
Not bad, not bad, Su Muxue's favorability has finally increased.
As expected, swagger is king!
Hao Ren's spirits immediately lifted.
He felt this was an excellent opportunity!
He could put on a good show!
If he could swagger well enough, Su Muxue's favorability would skyrocket!
Hao Ren could already see the three great destiny endowments – "Innate Pill Seed," "Lord of Ice and Fire," and "Innate Nascent Phoenix" – beckoning him!
Let's go!
Let's swagger magnificently!
Hao Ren instantly entered the zone.
With his hands behind his back, a solemn expression, and a "sage mode" tone, he asked Yun Zhenting.
"What is it?"
Yun Zhenting was completely taken in by this act.
Every time Hao Ren put on a show, he felt the "senior" was unfathomably profound and incredibly awesome, making him want to kneel and worship.
"Senior, uh... Today, at the Immortal Sect Gathering, I obtained a treasure and specifically came to give it to you!"
Yun Zhenting was a smart man. He didn't directly make a request but first offered a gift to Hao Ren.
"He who takes gifts has short hands and a soft mouth!"
As long as Hao Ren accepted the gift, it would be difficult for him to refuse Yun Zhenting's subsequent "request."
Yun Zhenting took out an ancient scroll from his storage bag.
The Eastern Star Chart!
This item was obtained as spoils of war from True Lord Azure Dragon!