JSCMU-Chapter 169: Can I Join Them All?

Shen Yanye looked at Yun Jin, his face wearing a brilliant smile, “Yun Jin, is it? Then I’ll follow Ling Fei’s example and call you ‘Yun girl’.”

“Yes,” Yun Jin responded respectfully.

Shen Yanye was even more pleased with her. This girl understood propriety, and more importantly, she knew gratitude.

That made him even more determined to take her as a disciple.

People who had cultivated to their level would not easily accept disciples.

Ordinary disciples would only consume their energy and effort, with no guarantee of future achievement.

But someone with such a terrifying talent as Yun Jin was a different matter altogether.

Great talent often implied great fortune.

If he could take in a disciple with great fortune, then as her master, he would also receive some protection from her fate, possibly helping him break through his own bottlenecks.

Naturally, this was a mutually beneficial arrangement, with no harm to the disciple.

When Shen Yanye looked at Yun Jin now, he clearly saw someone carrying immense fate. If he could take her in, perhaps he himself could break through to Mahayana Stage.

Thinking of this, Shen Yanye softened his tone and said gently, “Yun girl, you’ve already awakened your beast taming talent and your talent level shouldn’t be low.”

Yun Jin looked somewhat confused, “I don’t really know what level my talent is.”

Shen Yanye waved a hand, “You don’t need to say anything. A beast tamer’s talent is their greatest trump card. If it’s a combat-type skill, it might be exposed in battle, so there’s no helping that. But if it’s a support-type skill, do everything you can to hide it. Often times, that’s a beast tamer’s final ace in the hole.”

“Understood,” Yun Jin replied seriously. These were the words of someone experienced, and she listened attentively.

Shen Yanye observed her response and felt that his chances of receiving her as a disciple were at least 80%. He cleared his throat and assumed the proper posture, “I believe you have decent talent as a beast tamer. Plus, with this connection through Ling Fei. How about this, become my disciple. I’ve never taken a disciple before, if you take me as your master, you will automatically join Beast Taming Sect! If you want to cultivate beast taming techniques, our sect is the only holy land for that. There, you’ll receive the greatest opportunities for advancement.”

After speaking, Shen Yanye simply waited for Yun Jin to joyfully accept him as her master.

Originally, he didn’t plan to take Yun Jin as a disciple.

The higher one’s cultivation, the more they cared about karmic ties. Taking on a disciple meant forming such a bond. If the disciple turned out to be useless, it could even bring ruin to the master.

Shen Yanye only intended to recommend Yun Jin to Beast Taming Sect as an ordinary disciple, and help her dispel the contract tribulation as a favor to Ling Fei, thus repaying his debt.

But who could’ve imagined.

Yun Jin’s talent was this terrifying.

If he let someone else snatch her away, he probably wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.

Ling Fei’s pupils contracted when he heard Shen Yanye’s offer.

His old friend was actually going to personally accept a disciple?

Ling Fei’s heartbeat even quickened a bit. He looked at Yun Jin expectantly.

As long as Yun Jin agreed, Shen Yanye would naturally help resolve her contract issue, and she’d gain entry Beast Taming Sect, officially beginning her path as a beast tamer.

Ling Fei even wished he could say yes on her behalf.

“Take me as a disciple?” Yun Jin looked a little dazed. “Join Beast Taming Sect?”

Shen Yanye assumed she was too happy to think straight, and patiently explained, “I know you still bear a contract, but if you become my disciple, I can remove it easily. Yun girl, this Tianxing Sect is far too small for you, too small to let you fully develop your talent. Only in Beast Taming Sect can you grasp the true essence of beast taming, only there can you reach its pinnacle!”

He felt a bit excited when thinking about the countless divine beast phantoms that appeared behind Yun Jin during her awakening.

This disciple’s future achievements in beast taming were sure to advance by leaps and bounds.

One day, she might even surpass him.

A master in the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

An invitation to join a Holy Land.

An opportunity to learn the secret techniques of beast taming.

It seemed Yun Jin had no reason to refuse.

She looked at Shen Yanye, then at Ling Fei, and suddenly understood.

This mysterious expert was clearly invited by Senior Ling. Ling Fei must’ve been worried about the upcoming Grand Sect Tournament and was trying to find her a life-saving guarantee.

Yun Jin’s heart warmed.

No matter what, being cared for like this felt really good.

But when she saw the anticipation in Shen Yanye’s eyes, Yun Jin still softly said, “Senior, I’m sorry. I still want to rely on my own strength to face Ruan Jun. And I already have a master. I cannot accept your generous offer.”

Already has a master?

Shen Yanye looked at Ling Fei.

Ling Fei hurriedly said, “Yun girl, Lin Ya’s cultivation has dropped drastically. He can’t even stay outside for too long. If you take Brother Shen as your master, I guarantee he’ll only be pleased.”

Then he explained to Shen Yanye, “Lin Ya is the Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak in Tianxing Sect. He used to be at Fusion Stage, but now he’s probably fallen below that.”

Not even in the Fusion Stage anymore?

Shen Yanye immediately relaxed.

He chuckled and said, “Yun girl, you’re still new to the world of cultivation, so you might not understand. We cultivators defy the heavens, and our lives are endlessly long. In such long cultivation lifespans, it’s common to have multiple masters. Taking me as your master doesn’t mean severing ties with your current one. It’s just that in the future, he won’t be able to guide you as much. You need a master who can lead you further.”

Yun Jin understood the logic, but she merely replied, “Senior Shen… but once you join one holy land, you can’t join another, right?”

Shen Yanye was briefly stunned, “That’s true.”

Yun Jin shook her head, “Then for now, I can’t join Beast Taming Sect.”

Shen Yanye panicked, “Why not? With your talent in beast taming, if you don’t join Beast Taming Sect, it’s a total waste!”

Yun Jin looked slightly embarrassed, “But I have other talents that are pretty decent too.”

“Other talents? How could they compare to this?” Shen Yanye was on the verge of a collapse.

She had drawn out countless divine beast phantoms during her awakening!

“Ling Fei, talk some sense into her!” Shen Yanye turned desperately toward his friend.

Even Ling Fei looked awkward now.

Previously, he had only been thinking about getting Yun Jin a safe path forward.

But in terms of talent…

She was exceptional with the sword as well.

“Don’t tell me, you want to go to Kunlun Sword Sect?” Ling Fei asked.

Yun Jin shook her head again.

“Then is it Xuandan Sect?” he guessed. Xuandan Sect accepted not just alchemists, but also botanists and with her skill in spirit planting, she could definitely get in.

One thing’s for sure, it wouldn’t be Qingxiao Pavilion.

With her intelligence, she would never throw herself into that tiger’s den.

Yun Jin still shook her head.

“Then what exactly are you…” Shen Yanye was about to go crazy from anxiety.

Yun Jin blinked, her expression innocent, “I was just wondering… can’t I join them all?”

Shen Yanye: “…”

Ling Fei: “…”