Rui Lian, still reeling in surprise, glanced at him "Tian.. is that you?"
Looking at her, Zhao Tian also instantly recognized her as he remembered Rui Lian coming to the middle star and he also helped her.
Eh? Yao Jing raised an eyebrow, glancing between Rui Lian and Zhao Tian with mild curiosity. "You know her, Tianāer?"
Yan Zijinās indifferent eyes squinted as she looked at her disciple "Liāer? You know him?"
Turning to her, Rui Lian hurriedly nodded "Of course, Master... do you remember I went to a middle star but was stuck there because of the Space pirates?"
She paused, her voice softening with gratitude "Tian was the one who helped me while I was there... he saved my life that day."
Huh? Only then did Yan Zijin remember and her gaze narrowed slightly āThat āTianā was this Tian?ā
āI didnāt see him clearly that day... so I couldnāt recognize at all. What a... coincidence.ā
Rui Lian hurriedly looked at Ji Shuang "Sect master, do you remember... my master borrowed your ark and came to save me."
"And later you were asking about him. That Tian is this Tian... but I didnāt know his full name was Zhao Tian."
Ji Shuang also acted as if she finally remembered and nodded her head "I do remember now.. yeah, that young man who saved you, Tian."
"I see.. this world surely is small."
Eh? What is happening?
Meanwhile, Yao Jing was totally confused and looked at the three of them back to back.
What?
Rui Lian hastily walked to him "Itās been a while since I last saw you... Do you remember me?"
With a nod, Zhao Tian replied "I remember you, Rui Lian."
A faint smile appeared on Rui Lianās lips "I am glad you still remember me... and I didnāt really expect to see you in Jade Eclipse Star and even here?"
Taking a deep breath, she grasped her temples "Haa... this is really a huge surprise for me."
Yao Jing stepped forward, her arms crossed as she stared pointedly at Rui Lian. "Tell me everything,"
"What happened? And how exactly do you know Tianāer?"
Her words carried a hint of irritation that didnāt escape Zhao Tianās notice.
He glanced at her, a slight smile tugging at his lips as it was clear that Yao Jing, as his master, felt an unspoken obligation to know everything about him.
Yao Jingās gaze quivered āAs his Master.. i should be the one knowing more about him.ā
Ji Shuang gestured to the couch "Letās sit and talk..."
One by one they took their seats and Rui Lian, sitting opposite them began to tell the story.
...
A few minutes passed as Rui Lian finished the story and Yao Jing nodded her head in understanding, "I see..."
Rui Lianās eyes flickered to Yan Zijin "And to think that he will also be my fellow disciple...."
Yan Zijinās expression remained composed, though a subtle glimmer of amusement danced in her heterochromatic eyes. "Hmmā¦" she mused, tapping her fingers lightly on the armrest of her chair.
"I must admit, I still had my doubts about accepting you as my disciple."
She paused for a moment before continuing. "But since Liāer knows you and speaks so highly of youā¦ I have no reason to refuse."
"Are you willing to accept me as your Master?"
Looking at her, Zhao Tian nodded her head "Yes, master..."
Pleased by his reply, Yan Zijin nodded her head while Ji Shuang leaned back on the couch with a sigh "I wonder how will other wing masters react to this."
Yan Zijin looked at her "Donāt worry, Sect Master. I know how to protect my disciples. If anyone dares to question this decision, theyāll have to answer to me."
Ji Shuang chuckled lightly, shaking her head. "I donāt doubt it, Zijin. But with Zhao Tianās reputation already spreading like wildfire after the tribulation, Iām certain tongues will wag regardless."
She glanced at Zhao Tian, a knowing look in her eyes. "Be prepared for the attention, young man. Itās inevitable."
Looking at her, Zhao Tian nodded with a smile.
Yao Jing, who had been silent for a while, finally spoke up, her tone laced with a mix of pride and protectiveness. "Tianāer is no stranger to adversity. Heās been through more than most. If anyone underestimates him, itās their mistake."
Yan Zijin glanced at Yao Jing, "It seems youāve taken a special interest in him, Elder Yao Jing,"
Yao Jing huffed, crossing her arms. "Heās my disciple. Of course, I care about him. If anyone dares to trouble him, theyāll have to deal with me first."
Rui Lian just had a small smile on her lips as she watched their banter.
With a light cough, Yan Zijin spoke in a stoic tone "Zhao Tian, come and meet me tomorrow.. so I can start your training."
Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow "Tomorrow is impossible, Master. I have plans tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Yan Zijin didnāt probe further and nodded her head "The next day then..."
"Hmm..."
With that, the discussions continued.
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The sun had already set and the cold wind rustled their faces as Zhao Tian and Yao Jing as they dashed in the air.
"Haa.. I am surprised that you are actually from a middle star, Tianāer."
Zhao Tian just chuckled and her gaze squinted in thought "But still, Tianāer, months before you were still in the Monarch Astral stage.. but now you are in the 1st level of Tribulation stage."
"Thatās a huge difference as it takes years to cross that even for the greatest prodigies."
Zhao Tian shrugged his hands "I guess I am just a great genius than them."
Upon hearing this, Yao Jing shook her head helplessly "Narcissistic brat... well what you said is true, you are more talented than others."
"By the way, what plans do you have tomorrow?"
"I have a date with Jia."
Yao Jing nodded her head in understanding "I see..."
He moved a little closer to her mid flight "And tonight, I am going to have sex with my Master..."
"Stop brat..."
"Hahaha..."
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