The hidden joy in Ryan Li's eyes did not escape the sharp gaze of Darren Fang Easton.
At that moment, Darren became even more certain of his suspicions and couldn't help but feel disappointed in this disciple.
Just then, Cole Chong Duan arrived, smiling as he said, "Old Darren, I heard that Leon Huang doesn't want to acknowledge you as his master. In that case, why not hand him over to me?"
"Keep dreaming!"
Annoyed by Cole's attempt to take advantage, Darren snapped, "I'll go see him myself and take him as my disciple in person!"
Ryan Li, who thought the matter was settled, was shocked to hear that his own master was going to meet Leon Huang personally. At the same time, a surge of jealousy welled up in his heart. Why? Why did Leon deserve such attention from their master?
Turning this over in his mind, Ryan said to Darren, "Master, isn't it a bit much for you to go yourself just for Leon Huang? How about I go again instead?"
Upon hearing this, Darren paused slightly and shot Ryan a piercing look. "Ryan, you've really disappointed me!"
"Ah!"
Ryan's face froze, then turned pale. He knew his master had seen right through his thoughts.
With those words, Darren Fang Easton hurried off, leaving Ryan Li standing there, his expression shifting uncertainly.
"Ryan, playing petty tricks in front of your master will only make him disappointed in you. Don't do such foolish things again!" Cole Chong Duan walked over and patted his shoulder, speaking with a meaningful tone.
Ian Song and the other two left the Elite Disciple area, each preparing to go their separate ways.
But just then, a deep voice rang out: "Leon Huang, stop right there!"
In a flash, the three saw a white-robed elder appear before them.
Ian Song was a little taken aback and looked curiously at the elder in front of him. "Senior, may I ask who you are...?"
"Greetings, Elder Easton!"
Harriet Gu, standing to the side, was the first to step forward and salute the elder.
"So it's you, Harriet. No need for such formality." Darren Fang Easton casually raised his hand and helped Harriet Gu up.
The Pristine Way Sect has many elders: Outer Sect Elders, Inner Sect Elders, Elite Elders, and the exalted Supreme Elders.
Although this elder didn't let out a single trace of aura, Ian Song could tell he was formidable—definitely a Grandmaster-level martial artist. That made his identity clear...
At the same time, Ian was surprised that Harriet Gu actually knew the Supreme Elder. Clearly, her background was not simple either.
"Senior Yoon, Junior Huang, this is our Pristine Way Sect's Supreme Elder—Elder Easton!" After rising, Harriet Gu introduced him to Ian and Yoon Zhengyang.
Upon hearing this, Yoon Zhengyang quickly bowed deeply, his manner extremely respectful.
Ian privately thought, "As expected," and hurried to bow as well.
Darren Fang Easton waved his hand casually, signaling that there was no need for formalities. Then he fixed Ian with a burning gaze. "Leon, I'm planning to take you as my disciple. Are you willing?"
Ian was stunned for a moment. The Supreme Elder wants to take me as a disciple?
One must understand, Supreme Elders hold an exalted position in the Pristine Way Sect—even the Sect Master treats them with utmost respect.
Anyone accepted as a Supreme Elder's disciple instantly gains a status far above the ordinary within the sect.
Meanwhile, Yoon Zhengyang and Harriet Gu reacted quite differently as they stood to the side.