Chapter 771: Promotion to Direct Disciple (Please Subscribe)_1

Gu Linruo's Beautiful Eyes gazed at the woman who was in no way inferior to herself and, holding her fists in respect, said, "Yes, Peak Master."

Then, with a tone of puzzlement, she asked, "May I ask why the Peak Master has summoned me here? Is there something you need?"

Ling Luoyan summoning her alone usually meant something very important; otherwise, she could have had another disciple relay the message!

With a teasing expression spreading across her face, Ling Luoyan spoke softly, "Indeed, I have a question for you. What do you think about that Xu Sheng from Tianlan Peak?"

Gu Linruo first paused, then thoughtfully said, "Junior Brother Xu? His talent is remarkable, his strength is formidable, and most importantly, he has great judgment, able to make the most effective attacks and defenses during a duel."

Surprise flickered in Ling Luoyan's Beautiful Eyes, "I did not expect such a high evaluation of Xu Sheng from you, Linruo."

Like back then with Mo Li, Gu Linruo's answer had only been that he had decent talent, but was very scheming and not particularly intelligent...

In comparison, the difference between him and Xu Sheng was like heaven and earth!

A perplexed Gu Linruo furrowed her brow, "What do you mean, Peak Master? Linruo is just telling the truth!"

Ling Luoyan waved her hand magnanimously and said, "Alright, Linruo, actually, I didn't call you here to discuss Xu Sheng, but to talk about another matter!"

Gu Linruo said nothing and just stared straight at her, waiting for what was to come...

Ling Luoyan's demeanor turned serious as she began, "You have a strong talent, and your strength ranks among the top within our Misty Peak's disciples. Therefore, I have decided to make an exception and take you on as a Direct Disciple. Would you be willing?"

Gu Linruo's pupils suddenly dilated, "Peak Master, did you just say, take me on as a Direct Disciple?"

One must know that within Miao Miao Peak, there were still several female disciples stronger than her, but Ling Luoyan only had one Direct Disciple!

She never expected that she would be willing to take her on as a Direct Disciple, something completely unforeseen!

Seeing Gu Linruo's astonished expression, Ling Luoyan nodded and asked again, "That's right! What is your decision?

Once you become a Direct Disciple, you will truly become her disciple, and you cannot change your main peak from then on!"

Gu Linruo nodded and accepted, saying, "Thank you, Master, for your promotion. I am willing!"

Ling Luoyan responded with satisfaction in a soft voice, "Very good!"

She then slowly stood up, her jade hand gently clapping twice, "Clap, clap!"

The female disciple who had been waiting outside for a long time, hearing the sound, came over with great respect carrying a set of even more exquisite robes exclusive to Direct Disciples, walking towards Ling Luoyan...

"Congratulations, Senior Sister Gu, on becoming the second Direct Disciple of Misty Peak. Please..."

With that, she presented the robes in front of Gu Linruo...

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The next day, the news of Gu Linruo becoming the second Direct Disciple of Miao Miao Peak spread throughout the sect...

And the sparsely populated Tianlan Peak, of course, was not surprised...

Yun Cong looked towards Xu Sheng beside him and said, "Junior Brother Xu, did you know? Yesterday, Gu Linruo became a Direct Disciple of Misty Peak!"

Surprise flickered in Xu Sheng's eyes, then he responded very calmly, "Senior Sister Gu has become a Direct Disciple? That really is good news."

With suspicion on his face, Mu Yun took a roundabout approach, "I am saying, Junior Brother Xu, don't tell me you have some unusual feelings for Gu Linruo?"

Xu Sheng gave him an annoyed look, "I simply regard Gu Linruo as a Senior Sister, nothing more! Don't overthink it."

Not giving up, Mu Yun pressed on, "What about Mo Junior Sister? Do you think the same about her?"

As he voiced this question, he felt a chill rise behind him and sullenly closed his mouth...

Suddenly, Mo Qingyue slowly approached, gently handing over a cup of freshly brewed fruit wine, softly saying, "Junior Brother Xu, please try this. It's personally

Xu Sheng paused, too embarrassed to refuse, and took the cup of fruit wine, bringing it to his lips for a gentle taste...

As soon as the fruit wine touched his mouth, it released the delicate fragrance of fruit, constantly stimulating the taste buds. Then, the strong flavor of the wine quietly unfolded, bringing a spicy sensation to the entire mouth...

He vaguely felt it travel down to his chest, and right after that, Xu Sheng felt a wave of dizziness hit his head, and everything before his eyes began to blur...

He furrowed his brow and his face flushed as he said, "What... what's happening?"

He wanted to use his Spiritual Power to expel the drunkenness from his body, but found that he couldn't summon his Spiritual Power at all!

The feeling of vertigo grew stronger, and his body started to sway unsteadily...

Yun Cong instinctively caught the fainting Xu Sheng and said with a light chuckle, "Junior Brother Xu, you're drunk after just one cup of fruit wine! I didn't expect you to be so unmanly!"

Mu Yun also said, "You've got the same tolerance as our Master! Mo Junior Sister, is there any more of that fruit wine? I want to try it!"

Mo Qingyue's cheeks flushed a bit more, as she quickly shook her head and said, "No... there's none left, this is a new batch I made. If Senior Brother wants to drink, you'll have to wait a few days."

As a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage, Xu Sheng wouldn't get drunk so easily. He definitively realized that someone had drugged the fruit wine—and the dosage was substantial!

She shook her head and hurriedly said, "I didn't expect Junior Brother Xu's alcohol tolerance to be so poor. Senior Brother, you should first help him to his room!"

Yun Cong glanced at Mo Qingyue and then at the unconscious Xu Sheng, slowly nodded, and then helped Xu Sheng towards his room...

Mu Yun seemed to have noticed something and whispered, "Mo Junior Sister, you wouldn't have put something in the wine, would you?"

Mo Qingyue's cheeks flushed even redder, "Senior Brother Mu, what are you talking about! How could I possibly drug..."

After she finished speaking, she immediately closed her thin lips...

Mu Yun's eyes grew sharp, and then he spread his hands and said, "Is that so? Well, it's none of my business anyway! I'm going out for a walk!"

From Mo Qingyue's nervous demeanor, it was highly likely that she had indeed drugged the wine...

But he believed no serious harm would come from it, and he couldn't be bothered with it...

Then, he walked out of the courtyard...

Seeing Mu Yun leave, Mo Qingyue finally let out a sigh of relief, "Huff~~"

Today, her woman's intuition told her that something was amiss, convincing her to take such a drastic measure!

But just then, she faintly heard voices conversing from outside the courtyard...

"Senior Sister Gu, are you here to look for Junior Brother Xu?"

"Yes! I hope the Senior Brother here can tell me, where is Junior Brother Xu?"

Upon hearing these two sentences, Mo Qingyue's Beautiful Eyes narrowed, and she walked straight towards the courtyard entrance...

As expected, she instantly saw Gu Linruo, clad in the attire of a Direct Disciple, appearing completely refreshed and transformed!

Seeing Mo Qingyue come out, Mu Yun asked in confusion, "Mo Junior Sister, why have you come out?"

Mo Qingyue showed a smile and said, "Senior Brother Mu, weren't you going out for a stroll? Leave this place to me!"

Mu Yun hesitated for a moment, "Well... alright then,"

He then turned to Gu Linruo and said, "Well then, Senior Sister Gu, I'll take my leave first!"

After his words fell, he stepped away and left...

Soon after, only Gu Linruo and Mo Qingyue were left standing there...

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