My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Without the slightest hesitation, Gongsun Qingling immediately performed the formal apprenticeship ceremony for Yue Lingxi in front of everyone.

"Disciple Gongsun Qingling greets Master!"

Yue Lingxi stepped forward to help her up, her smile warm and friendly.

"it is good."

With a wave of her right hand, an exquisite spatial ring appeared in her palm, which she handed to Gongsun Qingling:

"This is your apprenticeship gift from your master. It contains resources suitable for your cultivation, as well as some soul-based cultivation techniques. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me."

Gongsun Qingling accepted it with both hands and bowed again:

"Thank you, Master."

Yue Lingxi smiled and nodded, then stepped back to Gu Changyuan's side.

Gu Changyuan watched this scene and nodded in satisfaction.

He also waved his right hand, and another spatial ring floated to Gongsun Qingling's front:

"Now that you've joined my sect, as your grandmaster, I naturally can't be stingy with a gift. Here, take it."

Gongsun Qingling accepted it and respectfully said:

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Gu Changyuan waved his hand, then looked at Gongsun Qingling and instructed her:

"You should stay with your father for the next few days and spend more time together."

"When your Gongsun family sets off to return, you and Lingxi will go back to the Holy Land to cultivate together."

Gongsun Qingling nodded:

"Yes, Grandmaster."

Seeing this, Gu Changyuan did not linger any longer:

"Alright, I'll be going now."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared.

Yue Lingxi nodded to Gongsun Qingling, then gave a slight nod to Dugu Qirong, Gongsun Yangguang, and the others before transforming into a streak of light and leaving the courtyard.

After the two left, the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became much more relaxed.

Dugu Qirong stepped forward and cupped her hands in congratulations to Gongsun Yangguang:

"Congratulations, Brother Yan! Qingling has been chosen by a senior to become a disciple of the Celestial Sacred Land; his future is sure to be bright!"

Gongsun Yangguang's face was full of smiles as he returned the greeting with a cupped hand:

"Brother Qi is also one of us! Shiling is also a disciple of our sect, so her future achievements will naturally be remarkable."

Gongsun Zhihe was so excited that his face was flushed. He looked at Gongsun Qingling, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride:

"Qing'er, from now on you and Shiling will be fellow disciples."

From now on, as fellow disciples, we must look after and support each other.

Dugu Qirong also looked at her daughter:

"Yes, Ling'er. You and Qingling should get along well and help each other from now on."

Dugu Shiling and Gongsun Qingling exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously.

"Yes, Father."

Dugu Qirong said:

"In that case, we old folks won't bother you young people any longer. You two chat and get to know each other."

After saying this, he went into the house with Gongsun Yangguang and Gongsun Zhihe, leaving the two young women in the courtyard.

Gongsun Qingling then had time to probe the two spatial rings given to her by her master and grandmaster with her divine sense and examine them carefully.

The cultivation resources given by Master Yue Lingxi were mostly materials that the Gongsun family also had but were extremely scarce, as well as several volumes of soul-type cultivation techniques.

These techniques are far more refined than similar techniques collected by the Gongsun family, clearly the work of a master.

But when her divine sense swept over the ring bestowed upon her by her grandmaster Gu Changyuan, an expression of undisguised shock instantly appeared on her face.

Inside, there were absolutely top-grade rare and precious materials, each one so valuable it made one's heart tremble.

Even if the entire Gongsun clan were to use all their resources, they might not be able to produce many of these items, yet their grandmaster casually gave them to them as a greeting gift.

Gongsun Qingling stood there, stunned, her face filled with disbelief and shock.

Dugu Shiling noticed her unusual behavior and asked softly:

"What's wrong, Qingling? Did something surprising happen?"

Gongsun Qingling finally came to her senses. She took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, and looked at Dugu Shiling with a complicated expression:

"I was just... wondering what kind of person my grandmaster was, that he could be so powerful."

Dugu Shiling was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Then, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

She guessed it—Gongsun Qingling must have seen the gift her grandmaster had given her.

When she first glanced at the ring, the shock she felt was no less than that of Gongsun Qingling.

But when she heard Gongsun Qingling ask about her grandmaster, the image that came to her mind was the scene of her first meeting with her grandmaster.

They passed through the Ascension Platform without any obstacles and reached the ninety steps.

Then, while passing by, she also helped heal the injuries she had sustained from performing on stage.

And just now at Yaomeng Residence, when my grandmaster and my master were bickering, he looked so casual and teasing.

"My grandmaster was actually quite kind."

She spoke slowly, her voice soft.

"Especially towards your own disciples. So when you're with them, you don't need to be so reserved."

Gongsun Qingling nodded thoughtfully.

Dugu Shiling looked at her, a smile appearing on her face:

"By the way, Qingling, your cultivation is higher than mine, and your physique is also superior to mine."

"From now on, I'll need your help to look after me among my fellow disciples."

This was said playfully, with a hint of a joke.

In fact, Dugu Shiling's usual personality is rather aloof.

She doesn't smile much when she's with acquaintances, and she certainly doesn't joke around.

But having just witnessed the interaction between her grandmaster and her master, she suddenly felt—

I felt I should be more outgoing, so I tried making a joke.

Otherwise, I won't know how to get along with that seemingly very lively master in the future.

Gongsun Qingling couldn't help but laugh when she heard her words:

"It's not that exaggerated. We're fellow disciples, so naturally we take care of each other."

Besides, you started learning the profession earlier than me, so I should call you senior sister.

Dugu Shiling blinked:

"Then it's settled, we'll take care of each other from now on."

Gongsun Qingling nodded, her smile bright:

"It's settled."

......

Gu Changyuan arrived at Lin Jingyu's courtyard.

Several green bamboos grow in the courtyard, and the leaves rustle in the breeze.

There are two side rooms in the courtyard, one in the north and one in the east, each independent and undisturbed by the other.

Lin Jingyu lived in the north wing, and Wang Yutang lived in the east wing.

As for why they didn't live together, on the surface it was Wang Yutang's suggestion, but in reality it was for Lin Jingyu's sake.

Over the past century, Wang Yutang has spent more time with Lin Jingyu than anyone else.

She knew his personality all too well—aloof and taciturn, not good at expressing himself, and even if he had feelings for her, he couldn't adapt to such an intimate relationship in a short time.

The two had just confirmed their relationship as Daoist partners, and Lin Jingyu was naturally delighted. However, the thought of him immediately adapting to living in the same room with another person and spending every day together might make him feel lost and uncomfortable.

Therefore, Wang Yutang took the initiative to suggest living separately.

Ostensibly, it was because they were "used to cultivating alone and were afraid of affecting each other," but in reality, it was to help Lin Jingyu out of a predicament and prevent him from suggesting living separately because he was not used to it. If he accidentally displeased his master, it would be even worse.

Gu Changyuan naturally saw this clearly.

But he won't say anything.

As for the feelings between disciples, they should naturally be allowed to develop gradually on their own.

As a master, what right do I have to interfere?