"Zhao Lianyun greets Gu Immortal Great Master!" Zhao Lianyun, standing behind Ma Hong Yun, knew exactly when to act, so she bowed respectfully to him without hesitation.
Liu Chen smiled faintly at this, pleased with Zhao Lianyun's obedience. He then turned to Bian Sixuan and said slowly, "No need for such formality. Bian Sixuan, I've been watching you closely since the Hero Assembly, and I believe you have great potential. Are you willing to become my Disciple?"
Bian Sixuan was ecstatic upon hearing this. She knew what an honor it was to gain a Gu Immortal's favor, so she immediately knelt and performed the three kowtows and nine bows of the Discipleship ceremony. After completing the ritual, she looked up and respectfully asked, "Disciple greets Master, may I know Master's esteemed name?"
Everyone present, including Hei Lou Lan, was unaware of Liu Chen's true identity. They all waited quietly for Liu Chen to reveal the mystery.
Liu Chen looked at Bian Sixuan expressionlessly and replied indifferently, "You are not yet qualified to know my name. I will tell you when you successfully ascend to Immortality. Before then, you only need to call me Nameless."
Bian Sixuan quickly responded, "Yes, Nameless Master!" She dared not show any disrespect and knelt again to express her reverence for her Master.
"This is my Discipleship gift to you. From now on, you will be the Senior Sister." Liu Chen said with a slight smile and a relaxed tone. With a wave of his hand, three Gu were instantly activated, transforming into three silver streaks that shot out like lightning, accurately striking Bian Sixuan, Ma Hong Yun, and Zhao Lianyun.
"Ah!" Ma Hong Yun suddenly cried out in surprise, clearly startled by the sudden turn of events. He frantically patted himself all over, trying to check for injuries, but strangely, he felt no pain or discomfort. There was just a silver triangular pattern on his chest, glowing faintly.
"This is..." Hei Lou Lan stood by, her gaze sharp, instantly recognizing the Gu. Her expression changed slightly as she exclaimed in surprise, "This is Three Watches Gu!"
"Many thanks, Master, for bestowing the Gu!" Bian Sixuan reacted quickly, immediately kneeling to salute Liu Chen and express her gratitude. Her movements were elegant and respectful, clearly indicating her delight with the gift.
Ma Hong Yun grew even more confused after hearing Hei Lou Lan's words. He turned to Zhao Lianyun and asked, "What is Three Watches Gu?"
Zhao Lianyun rolled her eyes at him and chided, "You idiot! Hurry up and kneel to return the Rei!" With that, she kicked Ma Hong Yun's leg, making him wince in pain.
Zhao Lianyun had already knelt first, her voice clear and melodious: "Zhao Lianyun greets Nameless Master, thank you, Master, for bestowing the Gu, and greets Senior Sister Bian."
"Oh, greets Nameless Master, thank you, Master, for bestowing the Gu, and greets Senior Sister Bian." Ma Hong Yun looked at everything before him in confusion, but he quickly reacted, imitating Zhao Lianyun and respectfully saluting Nameless Master.
Liu Chen nodded slightly in response. His voice was deep and authoritative: "This is my Legacy. From now on, you will look after these two. When they both achieve immortal aperture, I will personally instruct them. If you need anything, you can find it at the Living Treasure Window. Alright, you may leave now."
With that, Liu Chen took out a small Bookworm and an exquisite Sword Embryo Gu from his embrace and gently placed them in Bian Sixuan's hand. Bian Sixuan carefully took them, as if holding two priceless treasures.
Liu Chen then explained, "This Bookworm contains a Nameless True Inheritance. You must keep it safe and not lose it." Bian Sixuan nodded repeatedly, clutching the Bookworm and Sword Embryo Gu tightly in her hand.
Finally, Liu Chen pointed in a direction, signaling Bian Sixuan to take Ma Hong Yun and Zhao Lianyun away. Bian Sixuan bowed deeply, then turned and led the two away, and the restriction on Bian Sixuan was lifted, allowing her to activate Gu in the immortal aperture.
"It's settled then, I became a Disciple before you, so you'll have to obediently call me Second Senior Sister from now on, understand, Junior Brother!" Zhao Lianyun stood with her hands on her hips, looking at Ma Hong Yun smugly, like a little tyrant.
After the three of them had walked a certain distance, far from Liu Chen, Zhao Lianyun immediately showed her true colors and spoke fiercely to Ma Hong Yun. After all, Liu Chen had been present earlier, so she had been somewhat restrained, but now that there were no outsiders, her true nature was fully exposed.
Ma Hong Yun, however, looked confused by Zhao Lianyun's words. He blinked his large eyes and asked doubtfully, "Little Yun, but I'm older than you, and I met Master Uncle a long time ago. Even if it's about achieving immortal aperture, I'll definitely be earlier than you."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Lianyun immediately became furious. She jumped up like a little rabbit and repeatedly patted Ma Hong Yun's head, muttering, "Call me Little Yun Senior Sister! I say I'm Senior Sister, so I'm Senior Sister! Why so many questions!"
Only after the three figures had completely disappeared from Liu Chen's sight did he slowly turn his head and fix his gaze on Hei Lou Lan.
Hei Lou Lan possessed a beautiful face, with features as delicate as if carved, exuding a heroic and valiant aura; her figure was graceful and curvaceous, yet beneath that seemingly delicate exterior, there seemed to be immense power capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks.
Even now, trapped within Liu Chen's immortal aperture and unable to use her Gu, Hei Lou Lan remained composed and fearless. Her gaze, like two cold beams of light, stared intently into Liu Chen's eyes, as if engaging him in a silent confrontation, or as if she were the true owner of this place, and Liu Chen merely an uninvited guest.
Liu Chen gazed at Hei Lou Lan, and after a moment of silence, he spoke, "Alliance Leader, I wish to make a deal with you."
However, Hei Lou Lan's reaction was beyond his expectation. She snorted coldly and replied indifferently, "Now that I am your prisoner, what right do I have to refuse? Furthermore, you are a dignified Gu Immortal, and I am but an ordinary person. Whatever you wish to do, I am powerless to resist. If you desire it, I will simply consider it a dog bite."
"The Alliance Leader's body is indeed very tempting!" Liu Chen's gaze roamed over the Alliance Leader, as if wanting to examine every part of him. However, his tone carried a hint of playfulness, as if he didn't take this so-called "temptation" seriously.