Chu Mo nodded, "Of course."

"So, while I managed to delay the matter this time, I'm afraid they won't wait for long and will soon send someone here." Lu Tianyue sighed lightly. "When that happens, who knows what might occur."

"What? Can they force you to the altar?" Chu Mo questioned Lu Tianyue, "Even if the influence of the Lingyue Sect is much more significant than Lingdong Mountain, they have to save some face, don't they?"

"True, they can't force me into marrying, but they can pressure me by continually threatening the Lu Family." Lu Tianyue looked at Chu Mo. "You don't know the lengths that person is willing to go; there is hardly anything he wouldn't do. He has no bottom line."

"Stop overthinking. We will cross that bridge when we come to it." Chu Mo looked at Lu Tianyue encouragingly, "Don't worry, I will help you."

Lu Tianyue had been waiting for Chu Mo to say those words, but she was too embarrassed to ask for help, considering how much the Lu Family already owed him. The moment Chu Mo offered, Lu Tianyue's face broke into a smile.

"Thank you so much, Brother Tianming!" Lu Tianyue spoke sweetly.

"Well, since you're my sister, who else would I help if not you?" Chu Mo replied with a smile.

Lu Tianyue didn't stay for long before she excused herself. With the Lu Family still in slight turbulence, there was much left for her to do. She needed to help her sister appease everyone.

Before leaving, Lu Tianyue looked at Chu Mo and said, "My sister is actually a good girl."

Chu Mo looked startled, "What?"

"Nothing." Lu Tianyue finished her sentence and left with a smile.

It was only after she left that Chu Mo muttered softly, "I already have somebody I like. Plus, I have no interest in tomboys. Even if she has returned to being a lady."

In the morning, Chu Mo continued his silent cultivation of the Versatile Technique. Jin Ming and Fang Lan arrived in the afternoon.

Upon seeing Chu Mo, Jin Ming immediately paid his respects, "Brother Lu, I apologize for intruding!"

"Don't worry. Please come in." Chu Mo warmly invited them inside.

Not even pausing for refreshments, Jin Ming immediately bowed to Chu Mo.

He gave a deep bow.

"Brother, what is the meaning of this? If you have anything to say, be straightforward." Chu Mo reached out and helped Jin Ming up.

Indeed, Chu Mo's impression of the young master of the Jin Family, Jin Ming, had evolved tremendously from unfavorable to appreciable. Essentially, Jin Ming wasn't a bad person, much better than most of the other sons of wealthy homes that Chu Mo had encountered.

"Well, didn't you mention earlier that you wanted to help Fang Lan develop her ability?" Jin Ming asked awkwardly while scratching his head, "I discussed it with Fang Lan. She wants to become stronger too."

While speaking, Jin Ming chuckled, "She said once she becomes stronger, she can help me manage some of the Jin Family businesses."

Chu Mo glanced at Fang Lan and asked with a smile, "Has Miss Fang finally come to a decision?"

Fang Lan's face turned red, but she respectfully greeted Chu Mo, "Fang Lan pays her respects to Mr. Lu!"

"Please don't be overly formal." Chu Mo smiled and gestured her up.

Fang Lan continued, "I'm not an ungrateful person. Father Jin has always been good to me, and I've always felt hugely indebted. But I didn't know how to express my gratitude. Father Jin's untimely death led to significant changes in the Jin Family. Plus... I also... I've seen the true colors of Wang Wu. I fear that he may return for revenge in the future. Thus, I want to become stronger. I can't let the Jin Family bear the consequences because of me."

Chu Mo nodded. This Fang Lan was indeed a smart woman. She didn't explicitly accept Jin Ming, but it was akin to a tacit agreement.

Moreover, the desire to become stronger was every cultivator's common dream.

Who wouldn't want to go further on this path?

Added to the fact that Fang Lan was now aware of her special abilities, she would naturally want to become stronger as soon as possible.

Considering these things, Chu Mo couldn't help but glance at Jin Ming a bit worriedly and thought to himself: A cultivator with a spiritual body like Fang Lan would progress at an unimaginable speed. It might not be much slower than his own. In a few years, Fang Lan might enter the Primordial Infant realm or even higher. By then... would she still keep her heart with the Jin Family? It's hard to tell.

However, Chu Mo naturally wouldn't voice out these concerns. At least for now, Fang Lan hadn't shown any signs of shifting her loyalties. Even if one day she did, it would be her decision.

While thinking, Chu Mo looked at Fang Lan and said, "Alright, I got it. Here's what we'll do: I will pass onto you a set of practices. And then, I will give you some elixirs..."

While Chu Mo was speaking, he noticed Fang Lan kneeling before him and was momentarily stunned.

Fang Lan knelt in front of Chu Mo and spoke solemnly, "Only a Master can bestow the gift of wisdom and knowledge. Please accept me as your disciple, Mr. Lu."

"This..." Chu Mo hesitated. He had thought about establishing his own force in the Spirit Realm. After eliminating the Blood Demon Sect in the future, he planned to consolidate this force with the people like Miao Yi Niang. This move would provide a backing and protection in the Spirit Realm for Piaomiao Palace in the Mortal Realm.

However, he had never considered taking on disciples here!

It was entirely different from taking disciples in the Mortal Realm.

Jin Ming interjected, "Mr. Lu, please accept her. Otherwise, Fang Lan would have no way to justify accepting such great kindness from you."

"But our age difference..." Chu Mo instinctively wanted to decline.

Fang Lan earnestly said, "One who excels becomes a master. I've witnessed your strength, Mr. Lu. Please don't refuse." As she spoke, Fang Lan bowed her head.

Chu Mo looked at Jin Ming, "Brother, if this happens, your seniority... will decrease by a rank."

Jin Ming chuckled, "No problem. It would be an opportunity for me to shine."

"..." Chu Mo was speechless, thinking to himself that Jin Ming was indeed very dedicated to Fang Lan. After a moment, Chu Mo finally nodded, "If that's the case, I will accept you as my disciple. However, once you are part of this family, you must follow the rules."

The opportunity to have a disciple with a spiritual body like Fang Lan made Chu Mo very happy.

Such an excellent disciple was hard to come by even if you were searching with a lantern.

Although Fang Lan was not young, being in her early twenties, her spiritual body ensured that her future accomplishments were destined to be excellent.

Fang Lan solemnly vowed, "Today, Fang Lan worships Chu Mo as my Master. I promise to follow my master's teachings for the rest of my life, and I will never betray my sect. If I break my vow, I fear the wrath of both heaven and earth!"

With these words, Fang Lan completed the ceremony of respecting the master.

She then proceeded to offer Chu Mo tea.

The whole process, simple as it was, was carried out with utmost solemnity and severity.

Once the ceremony was finished, Chu Mo thought for a while, looked at Jin Ming and said, "You may leave first. I have something to discuss with her."

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