NOVPUBUpon hearing this, Ma Shengxu reproached immediately:
"Why didn’t you mention this earlier...."
Wang Ba was somewhat embarrassed: "It’s a trifling matter, I didn’t want to bother Martial Uncle with it."
"Nonsense, your companion is loyal and righteous, being able to stand by your side like this, she must be a trustworthy person... I was actually considering taking her as a disciple."
Ma Shengxu’s words took Wang Ba by surprise.
"Take her as a disciple?"
Wang Ba was somewhat incredulous.
"What? Can’t bear to let your companion follow me and toil in the fields?"
Ma Shengxu jested.
"No, no, no, how would your disciple dare have such thoughts, it’s really... it’s a wish come true!"
Wang Ba was overjoyed, even happier than when he himself had become an apprentice. He looked around, suddenly realized something, and hurriedly said:
"Martial Uncles, please rest inside the peak."
Ma Shengxu waved his hand, saying sincerely:
"That’s not necessary, we have too many things to do now. Why don’t you go back and think about whether your companion wants to become my disciple."
"No need to think, I’ll go get Bu Chan right now."
Wang Ba said promptly.
If Bu Chan had a master, even if he himself had to go away someday, Bu Chan wouldn’t be left helpless.
Martial Uncle Ma had helped him many times and was a trustworthy elder. If Bu Chan were to become his disciple, she wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.
Having said this, he immediately leapt down.
He let Bu Chan tidy up a bit, carried Liu Jin himself, and flew with Bu Chan in front of Ma Shengxu and the others.
Bu Chan also had good situational awareness. As soon as she saw Ma Shengxu, she immediately took the initiative to bow:
"Bu Chan, greetings to Master."
Seeing Bu Chan a bit nervous, yet not shy, and very dignified, Ma Shengxu was pleased. Especially the occasional spark of abundant green life energy on top of her head, which surprised him.
He was very pleased and said:
"Excellent! I have six disciples who have all finished their apprenticeships. From now on, you will be my seventh disciple…"
Glancing at Liu Jin sleeping soundly in Wang Ba’s arms, Ma Shengxu pondered a little, "The child is still small, I will first teach you the cultivation methods of our Lishu Peak, you can start cultivating, and when the child is older, you can focus on your cultivation, so neither will be neglected.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master."
Bu Chan quickly expressed her joy.
As a mother, she naturally worried that if she started cultivating, she wouldn’t be able to take care of her child.
And now it seems a lot more convenient.
"Okay, I won’t delay any longer, Bu Chan. In a few days, you can go to the Spirit Plant Department to find me, and I will take you to Rende Hall to register."
Ma Shengxu instructed.
"Yes, Master!"
Bu Chan quickly replied.
Having said that, Ma Shengxu and a few of his fellow martial brothers left in a hurry.
Seeing that Bu Chan now also had a master, Wang Ba felt relieved, but couldn’t help thinking about the figure who often bared his upper body.
He suddenly remembered the words of Sect Master Shao Yangzi.
"Safe for ten years... but what about after ten years?"
Wang Ba’s heart suddenly grew heavy.
He didn’t dare to disturb him rashly.
The path to Immortal Ascension is a drastic choice between life and death. If his petty interruptions caused his master’s ascension to fail, he would never forgive himself.
But what if, what if his master’s self-ascension fails?
If he was there, would there be another chance?
Even if the chance is small... at least, even in the case of Martial Uncle Xumi, he did not explode.
With the master’s talent and cultivation base, perhaps chances are even bigger.
With this thought, he could not help but feel an imminent urge to rush to West Sea Country.
However, when he looked at Liu Jin, who was sound asleep in his arms, and Bu Chan beside him, he suddenly hesitated.
The West Sea Country was fraught with dangers, was he really going there?
He had just said he would not leave, but was he now about to leave Bu Chan and Liu Jin behind again?
If everything went smoothly, it would be fine, but... what if he died there?
Liu Jin was so small, if he lost his father, and although Bu Chan had a master, without him, how sad she would be...
For the first time, he found himself hesitating, unable to make a decision.
Perplexed as he was, he stopped his usual cultivation routine for the first time, no matter how busy or exhausted he had been before.
He did not even set foot in the chicken coop.
Every day he stayed by the side of Bu Chan and Liu Jin.
His constant presence made Bu Chan somewhat disoriented.
However, Liu Jin quickly got used to Wang Ba’s company.
Meanwhile...
Some news would inevitably leak out bit by bit.
One day, when Gu Wen came to Wanfa Peak to find Bu Chan, after their secret talk...
Bu Chan came over with a complicated look on her face.
Before Wang Ba could register what was happening, Bu Chan suddenly hugged him and gave him a long kiss.
Liu Jin, who was crawling on the ground, looked up at this scene; he did not understand what was happening, but he could not help furrowing his brow, and he uttered a few "ah-ah" sounds.
Seeing that no one was paying him any attention, he got upset and stuffed a handful of grass into his mouth.
After a while...
Wang Ba rubbed his slightly sour lips, enjoying the aftertaste but also feeling puzzled:
"What’s up today? Why are you so forward..."
Bu Chan instantly blushed and glared at Wang Ba, but the tenderness in her eyes spoke volumes. She couldn’t help but say:
"How come you didn’t tell me, you had actually rejected a commandery princess from the royal family!"
Wang Ba was stunned for a moment, then he laughed it off: "Why the fuss about it, it’s not a big deal."
"It’s not just a big deal, Gu Wen said her great-grandfather is an immortal ascendant!"
With that, Bu Chan couldn’t help but glare at Wang Ba again.
Then she hesitated: "Actually... having one more person isn’t a big deal, why make a fuss and get on bad terms with others."
Wang Ba burst into laughter and looked at Bu Chan: "Is that what you really think? If so, I’ll go after her right away."
Bu Chan gave Wang Ba a disdainful look and pouted in annoyance:
"Who can be so magnanimous... Anyway, I can’t."
"But... are you worried about something, senior brother?"
All of a sudden, Bu Chan looked at Wang Ba.
Wang Ba was startled, then laughed and said: "What could I possibly worry about? I’m overjoyed to be with you guys."
But Bu Chan gently shook her head:
"You’ve never stopped cultivating for such a long time... Senior brother, Liu Jin and I are not a burden to you. If you want to do something, I will always support you, just like every time before."
Hearing Bu Chan’s words, the smile on Wang Ba’s face gradually faded, and he fell into silence.
In a soft voice, Bu Chan said: "The master has gone to the West Sea Country, I know you’re worried, I know you want to go... Brother, as I said before, Liu Jin and I are not a burden to you. I will always support you."
Of course, the master she was referring to was Yao Wudi.
Looking into Bu Chan’s eyes, Wang Ba sighed slightly in his heart:
"I knew I couldn’t hide it from you... but... let me think about it a little longer."
He glanced at Liu Jin, who was pulling up grass on the ground, a touch of tenderness flashed in his eyes.
Several days later...
Wang Ba received a Sound Transmission Talisman from Xi Wushang.
"Senior Brother Zhao is about to join the sect?"
