Mainly Because His Pick-Up Skills Are Lacking

But as if guided by fate, Ian Song's gaze landed on the young woman who had arrived with Elder Faye Moon. She looked about eighteen or nineteen, wore a pale-green dress, and was breathtakingly beautiful, though still a bit innocent.

Sensing Ian Song's gaze, her cheeks flushed and she shyly lowered her head.

Seeing this, Elder Faye Moon was delighted. She quickly beckoned the girl over, then warmly introduced her to Ian Song: "Little Song, this is my closed-door disciple Jasmine Jiang. Her talent may not match yours, but she's still a once-in-a-millennium cultivation genius."

"Greetings, Senior Sister Jiang." Ian Song smiled and saluted her.

"Greetings, Junior Brother Song." Jasmine returned the salute, then quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at Ian Song again.

Watching this, Elder Gideon Skyreach grew tense and said, "Elder Moon, the Phoenix Line has never accepted male disciples. Are you planning to break the rules?"

Elder Faye Moon shot Elder Gideon Skyreach a disdainful look. "Rules are dead, people are alive. If Little Song is willing to join my Phoenix Line, we can change the rules for him."

Hearing this, Elder Gideon Skyreach couldn't keep up his composure and said seriously, "Too bad you came a step late, Elder Moon. Ian Song already intends to acknowledge me as his master!"

"The formal ceremony hasn't happened yet, has it?" Elder Faye Moon waved her hand nonchalantly, then stared at Ian Song. "Little Song, as long as you're willing to join my Phoenix Line, you can choose any of our young ladies as your Dao-partner. If you fancy someone, I'll personally act as matchmaker. My closed-door disciple isn't bad either—what do you think? If you like her, let's settle it right now!"

"Master, how could you say that...!" Hearing her teacher's words, Jasmine's face turned crimson and she grabbed her master's arm, shaking it in protest.

Elder Moon, I appreciate your kind intentions, but I've already formally joined the Male Phoenix Line and acknowledged my master, so I can't accept your offer. Please forgive me, Elder Moon!

Hearing this, Elder Gideon Skyreach was overjoyed and looked at Ian Song with praise.

Elder Faye Moon looked a bit disappointed when she heard Ian Song's reply, but quickly smiled and said, "Since you've made your choice, I won't force you. But the doors of the Female Phoenix Line are always open to you. Come visit sometime—the scenery is nice, and my Little Jasmine is even prettier than the scenery."

Master, you…! Jasmine was mortified again by her master's teasing.

I'll definitely visit the Female Phoenix Line and pay my respects to Elder Moon and Senior Sister Jasmine when I have time!

Alright, with your word, I'm relieved. Little Jasmine, let's go!

Watching Elder Faye Moon and her disciple come and go in such a hurry, Ian Song couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.

Elder Grace Foxwell joked, "Elder Faye Moon's temperament is truly eccentric, but who would've thought she'd be so warm to you, Ian! You're something else!"

Elder Foxwell, you're teasing me again. I haven't met Elder Moon before!

Heh, I actually know the reason!" Elder Adrian Zhou suddenly spoke up.