Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 80: Taking in a Disciple, Li Yourong

"If you're willing, you can call me 'Master'," Chen Daoxuan said with a light chuckle, waiting quietly for Li Yourong's response.

For a moment, aside from Li Yourong's dumbfounded expression, everyone else was taken aback. Especially Leng Yanran, who had thought she'd finally gotten rid of Li Shenruo and would be the only one to have her master's favor. Yet, suddenly there was Li Yourong, appearing to compete with her for their master's favor?

But… looking at Li Yourong's appearance—though beautiful, she seemed a bit simpleminded. In comparison to Li Shenruo, if she had to choose, she'd rather have the cute and foolish Li Yourong remain by her master's side!

Besides, as Leng Yanran looked at Li Yourong's clear and somewhat foolish gaze, she strangely felt a hint of fondness… If Li Yourong became a junior disciple, it could be an opportunity for her to gain more experience. She could accompany her master, while she herself remained by his side... Perfect!

Moreover, to revitalize the sect, relying solely on herself wouldn't be feasible. For her master and the sect's sake, she wouldn't obstruct her master from taking in disciples.

"Senior Chen... Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Although our Holy Mountain's two Saintesses don't have formal masters within the Holy Mountain, they will eventually travel to the Central Domain…"

The Grand Elder of the Holy Mountain hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

"No need for many words. Let her decide for herself. As for me, I'm the friendliest person around; I've never forced anyone," Chen Daoxuan chimed in. "What do you say?"

Chen Daoxuan didn't wait for the words of the Holy Mountain elder to finish before he gently raised his hand to signal him to stop. He then smiled at him and continued.

"This…"

The elder of the Holy Mountain wanted to refuse but upon seeing Chen Daoxuan's familiar smile, he felt a slight twinge in his heart. He couldn't help but keep his mouth shut in the end. After all, this guy had shown the same smile when he had rummaged through Patriarch Ren's heart… In the end, he could only keep giving signals to Li Yourong with his eyes, gesturing with his eyebrows and winking.

"Grand Elder, what's wrong with your eyes? Did that Fire Dragon just now hurt your eyes with its brightness? That Fire Dragon was so powerful just now; even Li Yourong, who was shielded from it, could feel the scorching heat."

"Oh right! Since Master is so amazing and was able to easily handle the Fire Dragon, why not let him help you with your eyes? Master, can you help the Grand Elder with his eyes?"

In Li Yourong's innocent and guileless big eyes, the address "Master" was directly used as Chen Daoxuan's name. After saying this to the Grand Elder, she looked at Chen Daoxuan with a pitiful and beseeching expression, hoping he could help treat the Grand Elder's eyes.

…

The Grand Elder's facial muscles twitched incessantly, and his eyelids were jumping nonstop. Indeed, they should have never brought Li Yourong here!

Although Li Yourong was Li Shenruo's sister, Li Shenruo was born incredibly intelligent, completely dedicated to cultivating the Immortal Dao. On the other hand, while Li Yourong had even better aptitude than Li Shenruo, she was too naive…

The few elders of their Holy Mountain had been constantly concerned about Li Yourong's cultivation. They had tirelessly urged her and put in a lot of effort in their supervision, which ultimately allowed Li Yourong to achieve her current Profound Sky Realm strength. However, her mind hadn't developed much along with her cultivation!

Now they were in trouble; the Grand Elder and the other two elders of the Holy Mountain were truly in a bind!

"Hahaha! Alright, since you called me 'Master,' I will naturally help you."

Chen Daoxuan didn't expect his disciple to be so easily fooled. Although they hadn't performed the formal ceremony of becoming master and disciple, once he proposed to take her as a disciple, Li Yourong agreed to the title "Master," and the system had already rewarded him!

[Ding, congratulations to the host for accepting the Second Disciple, Li Yourong. Rewards: Mythical-tier Chaos Saint Dragon Technique, Blood of the Ancient Dragon (One Bottle), 10,000 System Points.]

The reward prompt in his mind made Chen Daoxuan feel even more satisfied. It was another mythical-tier technique, and the second reward wasn't a Marrow-Cleansing Pill this time; instead, it was a bottle of Blood of the Ancient Dragon, more suitable for Li Yourong.

Even the system points had increased tenfold compared to when he accepted his first disciple, now reaching a full 10,000 points.

"Really? In that case, thank you, Master!"

Li Yourong's innocent eyes brimmed with pure joy upon hearing that Chen Daoxuan was willing to help. She looked forward to him treating the Grand Elder's eyes. Chen Daoxuan naturally understood that the Grand Elder didn't really have an eye problem; it was clear that he had been anxious earlier.

He casually extended his hand towards the Grand Elder of the Holy Mountain and lightly brushed over the area around his eyes, all the while conjuring a faint glimmer of starlight with his spiritual energy.

However, this simple action caused cold sweat to break out on the Grand Elder's forehead. Even the other two elders were on alert, fearing that this capricious fellow might kill them to keep them quiet after deceiving Li Yourong. After all, they had witnessed Chen Daoxuan's healing methods before!

Previously, when Patriarch Ren had mentioned feeling uncomfortable in his heart, his heart had been burst open by Chen Daoxuan... Although it indeed resolved the discomfort, still... Thankfully, Chen Daoxuan had no intention of doing so.

"It's done. Grand Elder, is your eyesight better now? If not, I can help treat you again."

Seeing the three elders so tense, Chen Daoxuan couldn't help but chuckle, but he also felt a bit puzzled. Was he really that intimidating? Did he resemble a villain? Why were these people so afraid of him? He felt he was quite approachable and amiable.

"Alright, alright… Thank you, Senior!"

The Grand Elder hastily bowed and saluted, as if he had genuinely been cured of some illness. Li Yourong, who was watching from the side, smiled even brighter. The Grand Elder's ailment had indeed been treated!

"Now that it's taken care of, you can all disperse. And as for the rest of you, go wherever you need to go."

Chen Daoxuan glanced at the progress bar for his Descending Avatar, which had a little over a minute remaining. Then, he swept his gaze over the various forces present.

No one dared to meet his gaze. Wherever Chen Daoxuan looked, those forces hurriedly bowed and paid their respects, then bid their hasty farewells and left. However, when Chen Daoxuan's gaze fell upon the people from the Xiaoyao Palace, the palace's master quickly bowed in respect. But unlike the others, he didn't take his leave.

"Senior Chen, I am the master of the Eastern Domain's Xiaoyao Palace. I wonder if Senior Chen is interested in expanding to the Eastern Domain? This Northern Domain is ultimately too small to accommodate a great power like Senior Chen!

"If Senior Chen comes to the Eastern Domain, my Xiaoyao Palace will definitely regard Senior Chen as the most esteemed guest!"

Seeing Chen Daoxuan's terrifying strength, the master of the Xiaoyao Palace had already formed a plan to win him over. If he could ally with such a powerful figure, the Xiaoyao Palace would gain unprecedented influence in the Eastern Domain!

"Well, Xiaoyao Palace, is it? If the opportunity arises, I might consider it."

Chen Daoxuan scratched his nose. It seemed that whenever he went to a sect, it wasn't to visit; it was to harvest system current novels on fre(e)w𝒆bnovel

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