Hearing this, Tang Youyou smiled and said, "I know, but I just want to be the disciple of the Fourth Elder. Thank you for your reminder, Young Master Shichu."
Seeing that Tang Youyou didn't appreciate his advice, Xiaojiu beside Shichu patted Shichu on the shoulder and said helplessly, "Since Young Master Tang has already made up his mind, don't force it anymore."
Tang Youyou naturally heard Xiaojiu's words. She raised her eyes to look at Xiaojiu, nodded slightly, and then turned to look at the Fourth Elder.
The old man was wearing a magnificent robe, a rare sight. Among the four elders, he looked the most noble.
It had to be said that except for the First Elder who didn't take in disciples and Rong Xun who had already left, the remaining three elders showed great respect for the Fourth Elder.
This surprised Tang Youyou.
She didn't know that the old man had such great influence that he could make these stubborn old men follow his lead. This was really interesting.
The old man on the stage saw Tang Youyou's meaningful look and couldn't help but cough twice.
However, Tang Youyou's attention was not on the old man, but on the person slowly walking down from the stage.
The Second Elder came up to Tang Youyou and asked coldly, "Are you Tang Wuxie?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou nodded. "I am. May I ask what advice the Second Elder has for me?"
She didn't have a good impression of the Second Elder in the first place, let alone talk to him nicely.
The Second Elder took out a delicate jade bottle from his sleeve, handed it to Tang Youyou, and then asked, "Did you refine this yourself?"
The moment the Second Elder opened the bottle, Tang Youyou smelled the fragrance of the pill. She was sure it was hers.
However, she didn't expect that this man would preserve such an ordinary pill for her so carefully.
However, judging from the man's appearance, it seemed that he had more to ask. Seeing this, she explained, "I'm not sure if this is the pill I refined myself. It might be left by my master."
The old man wondered, "What do you mean? Could it be that your pills are mixed with those refined by your so - called master?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou nodded. "Exactly. I always thought there was no need to distinguish pills so clearly, so..."
However, Tang Youyou's explanation didn't convince the Second Elder. He looked at Tang Youyou with a determined look and said fiercely, "Fine. Now refine a new pill for me. I'd like to see what skills your master has taught you."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou was angry but didn't show it directly. It wasn't the right time yet.
So, she nodded to show her agreement. "Of course I can, but I still need to ask if my master is willing to see his disciple running around for other elders."
Hearing this, the Second Elder frowned, and then saw Tang Youyou walking step by step towards the Fourth Elder on the stage.
Tang Youyou showed a naughty smile, raised her eyes and looked at the old man sincerely, and then said, "Master, do you think it's okay for your disciple to go and refine pills for the Second Elder for a while?"
Hearing this, the Second Elder, who was originally imposing, instantly deflated like a balloon. He immediately put on a smiling face, looked at the Fourth Elder, and respectfully walked back to the stage.
Coming to the side of the Fourth Elder, the Second Elder slowly explained, "Fourth Elder, the pills refined by this child really surprised me, so I wanted to verify them. I didn't know when this child became your disciple. Why wasn't I informed about this?"
Tang Youyou looked at the old man expectantly. The Fourth Elder felt Tang Youyou's plea for help and said angrily, "Do I need to inform you specifically when I choose my disciple? Do all the things I do need to be approved by you old fogeys?"
Hearing the old man say this, Tang Youyou was shocked. This old man was openly going against these people. He was really something!
However, these old men weren't very angry. Instead, they all put on smiling faces and looked at the old man amiably, apologizing one by one. "Fourth Elder, you're being too polite. We just over - thought some things, so... please don't blame us anymore."
Hearing this, the old man calmed down a bit. But this scene made Tang Youyou even more determined to be the disciple of the Fourth Elder.
After all, she understood the principle of "bullying others under the protection of a powerful backer". Such a good opportunity was in front of her, and she would surely cherish it.
Then, she said, "It's just that the Second Elder was constantly urging me to refine pills just now. He probably thought there was something wrong with the pills. I always feel that the pills belong to my master..."
The pause in her words made the Second Elder, who was still apologizing, blush instantly.
The Second Elder immediately looked at Tang Youyou and said, "Child, what are you talking nonsense about? I was just discussing what kind of expert refined this pill..."
Hearing this absurd defense, a rare smile appeared on Tang Youyou's face.
Tsk tsk tsk. A real man can bend and stretch. She, Tang Youyou, admired such a person!
However, in a flash, she felt a sense of unease. She always felt that something big was about to happen. At the same time, the senior sister on the stage spoke again to maintain order. "Alright, everyone, be quiet. Now we will officially start the ceremony of entering the sect."
On Chang'an Street, in the imperial city.
Rong Xun was sitting on the imperial throne. He looked down at the crowd below, taking in every minister's expression.
The ministers looked at the man who had been absent for a long time and felt even more frightened.
Rong Xun glanced at Su Ningde, who was bending over beside him. With a wave of his hand, Su Ningde cleared his throat and shouted, "State your business if you have any. If not, the court is adjourned."
Hearing this, every minister in the crowd was eager to speak. Among them, only one man strode forward to the right and came to the center of the main hall. "Your Majesty, I have something important to report."
Rong Xun glanced at Xu Songming below and said casually, "Speak."
Xu Songming slightly raised his head but didn't dare to look into Rong Xun's eyes. He said respectfully, "Your Majesty, some days ago, an envoy was sent from the Western Regions. Since the two countries have been allied through marriage for a long time, the king of the Western Regions intends to pay a visit..."