"Eh?" Ji Ruxue cut in, her disbelief clear. "Father, didn't you promise you would only mentor me in this lifetime and not take any other disciples?"
"What? When did I ever say that?" Ji Mingxiu responded smoothly, pretending he didn't know what she was talking about. He turned his attention back to Jiang Chen, insisting, "Jiang Chen, ignore Ruxue's baseless comments. I never made such a promise. Now, tell me, do you want to be my disciple?"
Hearing Ji Mingxiu's unexpected offer, Jiang Chen was genuinely surprised, but quickly, a burst of happiness sparked in his heart, lighting up his face with a bright smile. "I, Jiang Chen, am willing," he stated sincerely. "Being a disciple under the Holy Lord is a dream for many. How could I possibly say no?"
