Chapter 50: Apprenticing Under Qian Jun

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"May I ask which lord you are? It's not appropriate for a senior to joke with a junior like this."

Li Luochen's mind raced. This person shouldn't be from the Haotian Sect; the only middle-aged Title Douluo in Haotian Sect were Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.

Tang Hao was still watching Tang San, and Tang Xiao definitely wasn't at level ninety-six yet.

Li Luochen guessed that this should be another Title Douluo. He was particularly nervous about the ninety-sixth level Title Douluo. The only one he could think of was Sword Douluo, but this person's overwhelming soul power lacked the sharpness of a sword, ruling him out immediately.

Could it be one of these two...

"Ho ho, I'm not here to take your life. I just found you interesting, boy. However, your performance and combat strength have earned my approval."

Qian Jun Douluo said with a smile as he put Li Luochen down and took off his black robe.

In front of Li Luochen stood a man with a black bun hairstyle and gray-blue eyes. He had a scar on his right eye, handsome features, and a tall stature. Wearing golden armor, draped in a purple robe of an offering, and a purple headscarf representing his status, distinct from the black robes worn by Soul Douluos and the red robes worn by elders.

"I am the sixth offering of the Spirit Hall, titled Qian Jun. According to our intelligence, there is a genius soul master whose spirit is a mutated dragon-patterned staff who has come into conflict with the granddaughter of Poison Douluo. His second soul ring is a thousand-year soul ring.

At twelve years old, he became an advanced soul master. Intrigued, I came to see if you're worthy of inheriting my legacy. So far, you've met my expectations."

Qian Jun Douluo said heartily. Unlike his younger brother, Demon Subduing (Jiang Mo) Douluo, he was calm and reserved, knowing how to keep his cards close and seize opportunities cleverly.

Li Luochen's earlier use of sarcasm to create opportunities pleased him.

"Respected Lord Qian Jun, I apologize for my earlier inappropriate words."

Li Luochen immediately performed a soul master's salute to Qian Jun Douluo, showing basic respect to the strong as usual, since politeness never hurt anyone.

"Rise. There's no need for such formalities with me. I intend to take you as my disciple. What do you think?"

Qian Jun Douluo got straight to the point.

"My Lord, what are the conditions?" Li Luochen wasn't stupid; a ninety-sixth level super Douluo wouldn't offer to be a teacher without conditions.

"Of course, joining the Spirit Hall!" Qian Jun Douluo was straightforward.

"I know that, but I don't really like the current Pope Bibi Dong. I don't want to work under her."

Li Luochen spoke frankly. He preferred to stay away from that crazy woman Bibi Dong. Their internal strife within the Spirit Hall was endless, so why get involved?

"Hmm, our Offering Hall is not aligned with the Pope. You will serve the Qian family of the six-winged angels of the Spirit Hall. Our young mistress is very interested in you, so she wants to recruit you. I saw this information and came to check it out."

Qian Jun Douluo didn't say much, but Li Luochen already understood. He wanted him to pledge allegiance to Qian Renxue.

He felt quite sorry for Qian Renxue. Her talent was extraordinary, born with a golden spoon, having twenty levels of innate full soul power, a divine spirit of the six-winged angel, and extremely high cultivation potential.

Unfortunately, she couldn't beat the external support of three others, her family was killed, her home destroyed, her godhood shattered, and her soul power stopped at eighty-nine levels.

"Pledging allegiance to her isn't impossible, but I don't want to appear openly now. Supporting her from the shadows is best. I guess she should be in Tiandou City, or perhaps she has already contacted me, which is why she wants to recruit me.

However, she hasn't explicitly stated it, probably due to her difficulties, so it's better I don't get too close to her to avoid suspicion. Just tell her I agree. We can discuss the specifics later. After all, I'm just a genius now, not a powerful master."

Li Luochen's words surprised even Qian Jun Douluo. From just this, he deduced that Qian Renxue was in Tiandou City and had seen him. He probably already had a rough idea of who she was. Such a smart person didn't say everything outright; if he couldn't be recruited, it would be better for him to disappear.

"It's fine. I'll tell Miss Qian. Boy, bow and become my apprentice," Qian Jun Douluo agreed, directly letting Li Luochen apprentice under him.

"Disciple Li Luochen pays respects to Master." Li Luochen deeply bowed to Qian Jun Douluo.

"Good, good, good. This is my self-created staff technique, Qian Jun Staff Technique, along with my cultivation insights and staff technique experiences. Practice them when you return. I'll come to check on your progress occasionally." Qian Jun Douluo handed a book to Li Luochen.

"Thank you, Master." Li Luochen accepted it. He was currently most lacking in progress in staff techniques. He had already mastered his grandfather's dragon-patterned staff technique thoroughly, and creating his own staff technique left him somewhat confused.

One could say that Qian Jun Douluo arrived just in time, truly a timely rain.

"Hehe, that's all for today. I'm leaving. I'll periodically check on your staff technique. Don't disappoint me."

Qian Jun Douluo's stern voice rang out again before he disappeared.

Li Luochen didn't think much and directly returned to Shrek Academy. Tonight was indeed novel.

After Qian Jun Douluo left, he headed straight for Tiandou City to inform Qian Renxue that Li Luochen had been subdued.

Tiandou City, Crown Prince's Residence

Qian Renxue finally finished work after a long day. Handling state affairs was exhausting, especially after eliminating two princes consecutively. As the crown prince, she had accumulated many responsibilities.

"Young Master, the sixth offering has arrived. He has something to discuss with you and is waiting in the secret room."

A voice transmitted into Qian Renxue's ear, surprising her. "Sixth Grandpa is here? Could there be something important?"

Qian Renxue directly went to the secret room she had built, the most hidden place in the Crown Prince's residence, where she practiced, relaxed, and handled crucial matters.

Entering the secret room,

"Sixth Grandpa, why have you come?" Qian Renxue immediately reverted to her original form, grabbing Qian Jun Douluo's hand and shaking it.

The offerings of the Offering Hall treated her exceptionally well, each regarding her as the apple of their eye. Therefore, Qian Renxue was always polite to them, considering them her beloved grandfathers.

"Ho ho, Sixth Grandpa just happened to pass by to see how our little snowflake is doing. Alas, you've grown thinner. If you're too tired, just return to the Offering Hall. The plan to usurp the country is not essential."

Qian Jun Douluo gently rubbed Qian Renxue's head and spoke warmly. (Li Luochen: Why are you so stern with me? I'm your dear disciple!)

"No, Sixth Grandpa. Xue'er isn't someone who likes to give up halfway. I can definitely achieve it. By the way, Grandpa Qian Jun, did you have something to discuss?"

Qian Renxue asked curiously.

"Yes, remember the information you sealed about a prodigy? Our Offering Hall sees it this way..."

Qian Jun Douluo recounted the events from leaving the Spirit Hall, traveling to Suotuo City in the Barak Kingdom, making Li Luochen his disciple, and pledging allegiance to Qian Renxue.

"I see. I was thinking about how to recruit him, and it seems it has succeeded. Regarding the specific negotiation details he requested, I agree. Such a prodigy shouldn't be exploited; we must leave him some dignity, otherwise, it might backfire.

Not only do we need his loyalty, but also his heart, to serve me wholeheartedly!"

Qian Renxue said solemnly.

"Hahaha, Xiao Xue has grown up!" Qian Jun Douluo affectionately patted Qian Renxue's head.

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