Chapter 914
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, exchanging surprised glances.
It’s well known that the criteria for accepting disciples from Nascent Soul stage experts are exceedingly stringent!
Especially for closed-door disciples.
This implies that Master Lei He is prepared to devote all resources to nurture Qin Qi.
Yet Qin Qi remained indifferent, with a calm expression, seemingly uninterested in apprenticing under Master Lei He.
After all, he has the mysterious woman personally guiding him.
"How come this kid doesn’t seem interested in apprenticing under Master Lei He..."
"You know, for Wei Ling’Er to become a disciple of Master Lei He, it’s only due to her privileged status as the Wei Family heiress. Without carrying this Wei surname, even her outstanding talent wouldn’t have caught Master Lei He’s attention!"
"Apparently, this kid doesn’t appreciate the value of the Nascent Soul stage. Even within the entire Northwest District, cultivators reaching the Nascent Soul stage are extraordinarily rare!"
Many experts, noticing their own prospects dwindling, were curious about which faction Qin Qi might join.
But unexpectedly.
Even with Master Lei He offering discipleship, the kid remained unmoved.
Seeing this, Master Lei He paused slightly before upping the ante, "Besides, young Ling’Er hasn’t yet married."
"If you’re willing to join my ranks, I can consider betrothing Ling’Er to you!"
Upon hearing this, the entire place erupted!
Especially Wei Ling’Er, who was blushing furiously, "Master, what do you mean? If you want to recruit Qin Qi, recruit him, why involve me!"
Master Lei He chuckled, "You little girl, always causing trouble, it’d be a good thing if someone could keep an eye on you. I think Qin Qi is quite suitable."
His gaze was amicable, quietly observing Qin Qi.
Wei Ling’Er felt anxious too.
Though her acquaintance with Qin Qi hadn’t been long.
But within the Secret Realm, marriages between cultivators were mostly arranged by elders, meeting each other was about all there was to it.
Toward Qin Qi, she wasn’t sure how she felt. However, few geniuses caught her eye, and Qin Qi was indeed one of them!
Listening to this, Qin Qi was intrigued, silently reflecting, "Finally someone knows how to exploit my weakness."
"Wei Ling’Er, Tier Nine Foundation Establishment, conquering her would surely enhance my cultivation!"
Quite a few experts naturally noticed Qin Qi’s captivated expression.
This scene, of course, was also noticed by Feng Xiao Xiao and Bai Qingrou.
"This guy really is a little lecher!" Feng Xiao Xiao gritted her teeth, "Upon hearing Master Lei He wanted to betroth his disciple to him, his eyes changed!"
"No good, Master Lei He himself is highly cultivated, comparable even to my sect’s master!"
"He’s willing to betroth his disciple, he might truly lure Qin Qi away!"
Bai Qingrou similarly frowned, "This Qin Qi really is a little lecher, so caught up in women... No way, I can’t let Qin Qi leave at any cost."
"His departure would be a significant loss to both Tianqing City and Tianlan Sect!"
Her mind raced.
Various factions had paid such a hefty price to recruit Qin Qi, she knew if she didn’t add some incentive, keeping Qin Qi by her side would be impossible!
But what could she offer now to recruit Qin Qi?
Meanwhile, Master Lei He pressed on, "Young friend Qin Qi, may I know your thoughts?"
"Uh..." Qin Qi pondered deeply.
Honestly, he felt quite tempted.
But just then, Feng Xiao Xiao’s voice suddenly chimed in, "Master Lei He, regardless of whether Qin Qi agrees, shouldn’t he be given some time to consider?"
Master Lei He didn’t hurry to reply, instead calmly watching Qin Qi.
Qin Qi smiled, "Yes, please allow me some time to deliberate!"
"I need consideration for marrying me?" Wei Ling’Er’s eyes widened in anger, "This guy is simply infuriating!"
"I didn’t even say I needed consideration, and he does?"
Amid Qin Qi’s contemplation!
Feng Xiao Xiao’s voice reached his ears.
"Qin Qi, if you’re willing to follow me, I can introduce you to my sect’s master, who’s also a Nascent Soul stage expert, no weaker than Master Lei He!"
"He can also accept you as a disciple!"
Qin Qi glanced at Feng Xiao Xiao.
However, she wasn’t the only one reaching out.
Soon, another voice echoed in his mind, it was Bai Qingrou.
"Qin Qi, if you agree to return to Tianqing City with me..."
"Earlier during dual cultivation, what you did to me, I-I can let you do it again!"
Even through telepathic communication, Bai Qingrou’s hesitance was evident.
Qin Qi, hearing this, his eyes gleamed.
Damn.
Clearly, Bai Qingrou understood his weakness.
This indeed made his choice difficult.
On one hand, a Nascent Soul stage master, plus a talented female disciple.
On the other, a Core Formation stage female cultivator...
"Wow, this is really tough!" Qin Qi sighed deeply.
Just as he was hesitating, suddenly, the mysterious woman’s voice sprinted in, "Go back to Tianqing City!"
Upon hearing the mysterious woman’s words, Qin Qi had no other hesitation, he promptly bowed to the gathered experts.
"Thank you, esteemed seniors, for your kindness!"
"Especially Master Lei!"
"Although I’m tempted to join your ranks and the offers made by various seniors are enticing, since my initial arrival at the Secret Realm, I’ve been part of Tianqing City’s ranks!"
"Senior Bai hasn’t been unkind to me either. I don’t wish to abandon her, so I’d like to return to Tianqing City!"
"I hope all the esteemed seniors can understand!"
Hearing these words, the gathered experts exchanged incredulous glances, clearly surprised by Qin Qi’s decision.
Bai Qingrou pursed her lips, secretly muttering, "This brat, telling lies without a shred of shame!"
"Claiming not to abandon, I spit!"
Feng Xiao Xiao heard this and similarly paused, secretly pounding her long legs!
She didn’t believe Qin Qi was genuinely unwilling to depart from Tianqing City and Bai Qingrou.
Wondering, "What did Bai Qingrou offer Qin Qi that truly lured him back!"
"I did dual cultivation with Qin Qi too!"
"This..."
Master Lei He and others wore somewhat somber expressions.
Despite being a Nascent Soul stage expert personally recruiting, nobody expected him to come away empty-handed.
But given the fair competition, there wasn’t much they could say.
None were angrier than Wei Ling’Er.
"This guy, he rejected?"
"He didn’t accept my master’s offer!"
Her master promised her in marriage, yet he didn’t agree?
Does Qin Qi really have no interest in her? Doesn’t he want to marry her? Why on earth!