Karen!

"YOU WISH!" Shen Bing had just taken a few steps before Elder Han grabbed her hand with a firm grip.

"She's my daughter, who do you think yo-"

"And she's my direct disciple," a female voice came from above, not far from where they stood. "Elder Han, who granted you a right to question my direct disciple? Do you mean to say I am not accomplishing my job well as her master?"

"Greetings, elder Karen!" just after she landed, everyone bowed at her.

Elder Karen had long black hair slipping on her back, with her short hair covering her forehead.

She has a lean figure but a kingdom-topping beauty; she looks even more perfect in the inner court Elder robes, fluttering when she was standing gracefully with elegance before the man, who, despite his large body, seemed fearful before her!

She's the elder in charge of the cultivation Hall on the inner court!

"Master!" with all her hands-free, Shen Bing saluted her master with a deep bow.

"I-I didn't mean it like that. It's just that my d-" Elder Han stuttered in the presence of Elder Karen.

"There's nothing like a daughter in this sect! I, her master, am the parent she has; only when she's outside the sect will you have authority over her as a parent, hmph!" she darted her blue eyes to the new handsome disciple who was the cause of all the chaos happening here.

At the same time, elder Han also disappeared when Karen had her attention off him.

"This unpretentious disciple greets elder Karen!" he bowed.

Karen had heard so much about him and what he had accomplished in the little time he had been in the sect.

She had to admit she was curious about him, but who told him he was unpretentious? She chuckled with the back of her hand covering her sweet pink lips.

"You're quite a troublemaker, little boy," she said. Phate just laughed; this strict elder would be fun to hang out with.

"Don't be convinced by those baseless rumors, elder Karen; I am the best and most disciplined disciple in this sect. Luckily, I have met you soon; this will help me clear my name!" he said, uttering humbleness before Karen how good he was.

"Don't act naughty or I will..." she pocked him on the head with her gentle white finger. "Bing'er, come here!" obliging to her master's wish, Shen Bing went close.

She was acting carefree now that her father was away; from the way, she stood shoulder to shoulder with Karen, the two women seemed closer, not just a disciple and her master.

"Yes, master!" her eyes never left Phate, even when talking to her master.

"Ayi...look at what you're doing to my disciple; anyway, I am here officially giving my little girl to you; take care of her from now." the words shocked everyone!

"What are you saying, master?" shen Bing said in embarrassment. Why was her master giving her away before everyone? Couldn't it be more private?

Karen waved her to be and disappeared, not saying anything to answer Shen Bing.

"Wait, I did not even agree!" Phate shouted at the disappearing light streak, only to shake his head. ___

"Wait...senior sister Shen was given away by her master just like that? What about her partner?"

"It's okay to change partners in the sect, given that it is junior brother Phate; I would also wish to be his. He would step up against Elder Han for Senior Shen Bing!"

"But still, ayiiii...I bet he's not going to stand and watch!"

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"Disciple Phate, y-" Phate put his hand on her shoulder, making her stop in sentence.

"Call me Phate! There's no need for all that now you're part of us; calling me disciples makes us feel distant." she nodded; Shen Bing was not timid; she didn't act like a young maiden when he touched her shoulders.

But his gentle and warm hands gave her a sense of security. 

"Phate, you did a lot for me today. Am so confused about how to repay your kindness!" said Shen Bing, looking directly at his eyes. 

"Silly! Who told you I need to be paid back? I merely helped you as I could have done to any of my other customers." he knocked on her forehead slowly. 

She giggled, enjoying his touch, "but this is something I want to do myself as a token of gratitude."

"But I don't have anything to give, perhaps...my heart can cover the gap?" she wasn't sure what his reaction would be after those confident, direct words from her. 

"This girl is so bold!" Qiang Ming said from the sideline, watching the girl confessing in such an open place. 'Maybe offering yourself to a man like this can be a thrill on its own! I should maybe think of doing it more proactively.' Qiang Ming covered her cheeks after thinking of the most aggressive way to give herself to Phate. 

"I will gladly accept but take things slowly..." Phate advised. 

"But I want to be your cultivation partner!" her words sent a wave of shock to everyone present at this place. 

"Wait, What?" Qiang came between them immediately. 

"What is it, sister Qiang?" Shen asked. 

"Heh, all of you, let's go inside," Phate pulled the hands of the two beauties, bringing them inside his quarters!

What was going on today? Many disciples wondered. 

"Hey, do you think he's going to cultivate with them? I mean, senior Shen Bing has already proposed her request to become his partner."

"You forgot to add the way Senior Qiang interrupted them, as though she wanted to be his first partner, or am I the one just overthinking her actions?"

"No, you're right. It feels the same for me."

"Do you guys think Disciple Phate is strong enough for two death matches? I dare say those two men are going to request a death match if they know what's happening to their partners."

"You're right; let go to the ring immediately before all the nearest spots are occupied. 

Like that, they all ran away to the death match ring. 

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