Chapter 1158: I Accept Disciples Solely by Fate
Chapter 1158: Chapter 1158: I Accept Disciples Solely by Fate
"Bang!"
Mu Zifan was kicked to his knees in front of Gu Jin by his own father.
Mu Zifan felt utterly bewildered.
He turned back with a confused gaze at his father, his usual cold demeanor filled with astonishment.
Even Gu Jin, Linda, and Kasi, who was tidying up the room not far away, were dumbfounded by this scene.
They did not understand the meaning behind the Mu family head’s actions.
The Mu family head had a smile on his face as he watched Gu Jin, his tone gentle: "Young Master Nine, your two elixirs have brought my daughter back from the verge of death. You are our Mu family’s great benefactor.
For such a benefactor, there’s nothing my Mu family can repay; I’ll just give you this brat, and from now on let him serve by your side as a token of our family’s sincerity."
He pointed at his son kneeling on the ground, tossing him towards Gu Jin like a commodity.
"..." Gu Jin’s face showed difficulty in suppressing her feelings.
She lowered her eyes, meeting the gaze of the kneeling Mu Zifan, both of them showing confusion and surprise in their eyes.
The Mu family head kicked his eldest son, rebuking: "What are you dazing about, kneel and pay respects to your teacher!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zifan finally understood that his father wanted him to acknowledge Gu Jin as his master.
To be honest, he had indeed envied Wanqi Jingyi before.
The great Wanqi Young Master had once fallen from grace, but after he became Gu Jin’s disciple, he ascended to Cloud Peak, standing at a height everyone looked up to.
The Mu family received news that Wanqi Jingyi, as Gu Jin’s eldest disciple, had now reached the peak cultivation of Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, just a step away from Golden Core Stage Cultivation.
Even Wanqi He, the fourth young master and disciple of Darwin leader An Mingji, had now reached Foundation Establishment Third Layer.
Only he remained stuck at Qi Refining Eighth Layer with no progress for years.
Just thinking about this, Mu Zifan overlooked the oddity of Gu Jin being younger than him and respectfully knocked his head on the floor towards her.
"Master, please accept my respects!"
With that, he knocked his head loudly.
"Wait!"
Gu Jin tried to avoid it, but it was too late.
By the time she dodged, Mu Zifan had already finished kowtowing.
Her expression was complex and indecipherable, feeling somewhat forced into a transaction.
Is it trendy nowadays to rush to have children become apprentices?
Gu Jin pressed her hand against her forehead, showing a bitter smile: "The Mu family young master is a prominent figure here in Beijing, having great influence over many family circles. If word spreads that he acknowledges me as his master, it may damage his reputation."
The Mu family head disagreed, his voice stern: "Young Master Nine, this statement is too harsh for him. He is just an unpromising brat; under your guidance as a master, feel free to discipline him, whether it’s beating or scolding, just consider him as an additional servant."
The kneeling Mu Zifan had unspeakable bitterness at this moment.
He was already grown up, the notion of beating or scolding seemed out of place applied to him.
Yet he didn’t retort, his heart filled with unease.
In fact, he internally hoped Gu Jin would take him as a disciple.
Gu Jin observed Mu Zifan, noting the complexity and expectancy in his expression.
She spoke softly, "I take disciples based purely on fate."
The Mu family head maintained his smile, quickly speaking: "Young Master Nine, you are our Mu family’s benefactor, we definitely have fate.
If you truly find Zifan unsuitable, the Mu family has other juniors; feel free to select, choose as many as you like, it would be their honor to be chosen by you, and you can train them as you please!"