Chapter 35: The Youngest Disciple

Before dawn, Little White ventured into the mountains to find Big Yellow. The two, one large and one small, lingered together for a long while, reluctant to part.

"Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow," Little White gently rubbed against Big Yellow, speaking softly: Big Yellow, I am going off to cultivate. Wait for me to return and teach you.

"Roar, roar," Big Yellow replied, licking Little White’s fur: Go ahead, Little White. If I’m not by your side, take care of yourself.

"Meow, meow," Little White bid farewell with much reluctance: Big Yellow, wait for me.

Big Yellow watched Little White depart, tears brimming in his eyes—a tiger shedding tears.

When Jiang Yan saw Little White return, he immediately brought him before the little dragon.

"Little Dragon, tell me, how should Little White cultivate? Do you have any good methods?"

"I am a divine beast; my cultivation methods aren’t suitable for Little White. From what I know, ordinary animals cultivate in ways similar to mortals."

"Then let’s first test Little White’s spiritual root."

Jiang Yan used his communication jade to contact Ji Chuxue.

"Junior brother? What’s the matter?" Ji Chuxue’s voice came through.

"Senior sister, does our sect have a way to test animals for spiritual roots?"

There was a long pause, then Lin Qi’s voice suddenly sounded, "My dear disciple, our sect certainly has methods to test animals for spiritual roots. But why didn’t you contact your master first?"

"Master, you’re here too! I thought you were away again, hehe. That’s wonderful! Could you bring the testing device, please?"

"Wait there, I’ll be right over."

Lin Qi didn’t keep Jiang Yan waiting long. He arrived swiftly, accompanied by Ji Chuxue and Xie Lingzhou.

"Junior brother, we meet again," Xie Lingzhou said with a smile.

"Hehe, third senior brother, it’s true, we do meet quickly. Master, senior sister, it’s been a while!"

Jiang Yan greeted them all and invited them inside.

Lin Qi produced a crystal ball and handed it to Jiang Yan. "My dear disciple, this is for testing spiritual roots. Just place your hand on it."

"Thank you, Master." Jiang Yan accepted it with a grin.

"Little White, come here."

Little White, a worldly-wise cat, needed no guidance. He placed his paw on the crystal ball of his own accord.

Moments later, the crystal ball radiated a dazzling deep blue light.

Everyone in the room was astonished. They hadn’t expected this seemingly ordinary cat to possess a spiritual root—let alone a top-tier water spiritual root.

"Master, is Little White’s spiritual root really top-tier water?" Jiang Yan asked, uncertain.

"My dear disciple, I’ve decided to take Little White as my pupil."

"What? So casually? Then Little White would become the youngest junior brother!"

"Junior brother—no, sixth junior brother—you’ll be our sixth now. Take good care of our youngest," Xie Lingzhou said, patting Jiang Yan on the shoulder with a smile.

"Heh, senior brother, just call me Six," Jiang Yan accepted, albeit helplessly, the fact that Little White was now his junior brother.

Truthfully, he had never imagined such a day would come. He, Dragon Proud Sky, and his own cat—now brothers in the sect. What a twist of fate...

Even Ji Chuxue quickly accepted it, gently stroking Little White’s head. "Junior brother, cultivate well. Strive to speak human language soon."

Little White wagged his tail excitedly. "Meow, meow, meow." Master, I have a master!

Lin Qi stroked Little White’s head as well, smiling. "My dear disciple, yes, I am your master now."

Little White stared in amazement—Master understood his words!

Of course, Jiang Yan hadn’t noticed this.

The little dragon observed Lin Qi closely; he felt this human was no ordinary person. The aura was strangely familiar...

"Master, how should Little White cultivate?" Jiang Yan asked, puzzled.

"Why, I’ll teach him myself," Lin Qi replied.

Everyone present was surprised—Master had never personally taught any of them!

Jiang Yan mused inwardly: Little White, you’ve really made it. Master is giving you his precious first time... truly, beasts fare better than men...

"My dear disciple, for now, follow me in cultivation," Lin Qi said to Little White.

"Meow, meow, meow," Little White replied, delighted: Yes, Master.

"Six, have you forgotten something?" Lin Qi looked at Jiang Yan.

The word ‘Six’ stabbed Jiang Yan’s heart—Master was now using his affectionate nickname for Little White as well. Wait, what had he forgotten?

Jiang Yan thought for a while—oh no, he still hadn’t finished the motorcycle for Master...

"Master, great works require patience. Your unique mount is in progress. Rest assured, the moment it’s done, I’ll deliver it to you."

"Oh? Is that so? Then hurry, I’ve been waiting for days now."

With that, Lin Qi and the others departed Jiang Yan’s cottage.

To restore his reputation with his client, Jiang Yan worked through the night to build the motorcycle. This time, he planned a blue one. The little dragon, unable to sleep from all the commotion, ended up assisting him.

"Little Dragon, hand me the wheel over there."

"Little Dragon, I’m thirsty."

"Little Dragon, pass me what’s on the table."

...

As the saying goes, one monk fetches water, two monks carry water—this motorcycle was finished quickly, completed in a single night.

"Hehe, Little Dragon, you’re my apprentice now. Stick with me and you’ll have plenty of spirit stones!" Jiang Yan patted the little dragon’s head.

"Oh..." The little dragon had stayed up all night with Jiang Yan, stumbling sleepily to the bed, where he immediately began to snore.

Jiang Yan, on the other hand, was thrilled. This blue motorcycle was inspired by Batman’s ride, only the color was deep blue. Jiang Yan thought blue was incredibly cool!

Master, your motorcycle is finished. I’ll deliver it right away, Jiang Yan contacted Lin Qi via the communication jade.

"Oh? Six, you finished so quickly? I’ll come pick it up at once."

The words had barely left his mouth before Lin Qi rushed over in a hurry.

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up the moment he saw the flashy blue motorcycle.

"My dear disciple, this blue motorcycle has a different style from the last red one, but I think it’s even more eye-catching!"

There it was—Master’s affectionate nickname for him had returned. Clearly, he was very satisfied!

"Master, this is designed especially for you. Unique and stylish!"

"My dear disciple, I’ll try it now."

With those words, Lin Qi took off like the wind on the motorcycle, attaching four acceleration talismans.

"Yoohoo!"

Xie Lingzhou and Ji Chuxue were discussing plans for a gathering when suddenly they heard their master’s joyful cry.

"Was that a blue wind rushing past? And Master’s voice!" Xie Lingzhou wondered aloud.