Chapter 518: His Little Disciple (II)

Old Master Xu had to admit that Zhai Muchen did something good after using the back door for the first time in his life. This young woman he brought with him was really good and skilled when it came to knowing her way around the sea; to think she was able to detect so many flaws in just one small study of the map that Shen Lingxue brought with her.

Hearing Old Master Xu’s words, Shen Lingxue could not hide the change in her expression.

Shen Lingxue was confident when she came to Old Master Xu’s residence; she even brought her documents with her. Many had heard that Old Master Xu would soon retire from the political and military scene. Given his ability and experience, as well as the numerous disciples under him, many people had designs on him. Otherwise, there would not be so many people crowding at the entrance of the Xu residence. Shen Lingxue also came to the Xu residence for the same reason. She hoped to take this opportunity to request that Old Master Xu accept her as his youngest and last disciple.

If she could become his last disciple, then it would be of great use to the Shen family. Most importantly, she could raise her own status and reputation. However, these were all one-sided wishful thinking of outsiders. In fact, Old Master Xu had never released the news that he would take in another disciple in his final years. Nevertheless, no one was willing to give up.

They sent their sons and daughters to the Xu family’s residence, hoping that Old Master Xu would be willing to meet them. If Old Master Xu happened to take a liking to them, then their child and family could attain great success. Initially, Old Master Xu had maintained the same stance toward these people’s harassment during the period.

Sorry, I am old and want to rest, and I am not accepting any little disciple.

Shen Lingxue had been racking her brains over how to move Old Master Xu’s heart, trying to use her strength and ability to win his favour. Unexpectedly, she met someone who obstructed and thwarted her good plan. Old Master Xu even took in that person on the spot and directly addressed her as his little disciple.

Once she heard the words little disciple, Shen Lingxue knew that all her hopes were lost.

"Then I must really congratulate Old Master Xu for accepting such an intelligent disciple this time around." Han Ruochen’s words were beautiful, but the smile on her lips was a little distorted and scary. She did not look happy for Old Master Xu at all.

"Thank you, thank you, everyone, for your blessing. True enough, when one is old, they will be too bored to rest and do nothing. It is the right time to accept a disciple."

Old Master Xu was nonchalant, chatting and laughing despite noticing Shen Lingxue’s distorted expression.

"Old Master Xu, it’s getting late today. I will go home first; I will visit you some other day." Shen Lingxue gritted her teeth. If Old Master Xu was unwilling to accept her as his disciple, she would not pester him shamelessly either. Old Master Xu was a formidable personality, but he was not the only one in the country. It was not difficult for her to find another master.

"Alright, come and have fun again." Old Master Xu naturally did not miss the unjustified anger, humiliation and hatred in Shen Lingxue’s eyes. But he still smiled at her kindly and then waved his hand goodbye to Shen Lingxue and allowed her to leave at a leisurely pace.

"Goodbye, Old Master Xu. Brother Muchen, when you have time, you can come to my house and play with me. Can I look for you when I visit the old master?" There was no longer any hope left for her when it came to Old Master Xu, but she could not forget about Zhai Muchen’s matter.

Zhai Muchen knitted his brows. "The army is not a place that allows people to enter and leave as they wish. I dislike being disturbed by strangers as well, so please don’t come looking for me for no reason."

"..."

Shen Lingxue’s face turned red in embarrassment when she heard his response. Earlier, he said that he had no idea who Shen Lingxue was, but now he was telling her that he did not like it when strangers disturbed him. These two things made her really embarrassed. She was not the thick-skinned type. With these piercing and sarcastic words from Zhai Muchen, her face turned red with shame. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she covered her face.

Shen Lingxue wanted to cry, but she refused to cry in front of Han Ruochen. That woman had already embarrassed her enough. She could not allow herself to be embarrassed any further. "Grandpa Xu, I am going back." Thereafter, Shen Lingxue turned around and rushed out of the mansion as fast as she could.

"Tsk, tsk, you bullied another woman to tears once again." Old Master Xu shook his head. Though he spoke as if he were filled with regret, he seemed like someone who was watching a show as an onlooker.

"Again?" Han Ruochen’s eyes widened in surprise. Did that mean that Zhai Muchen had bullied someone else to tears? But he looked so honest and kind.

"It’s nothing." he turned to look at Old Master Xu and asked, "How come you suddenly agreed to take in a disciple?" As far as he knew, Old Master Xu had been quite adamant about refusing to take in Han Ruochen as his disciple. He even said that he was only meeting with her because he was sorry for what he did to her. He never accepted her as his disciple, so why was he suddenly agreeing to let Han Ruochen follow him?

Old Master Xu pursed his lips and glared at Zhai Muchen. "Don’t think too much. I am only doing what I think is right." Han Ruochen seemed like a strong woman who could face all kinds of storms after becoming his disciple.