57 Disciple 2 (1/2)

”Because of this, I am making an exception. I will accept you as my disciple.” she said and Ed paused.

”No need to be shocked. You may be just a spirit picking junior, but with me on your side, you may get lucky enough to reach the spirit merging stage.” she said calmly.

”I have a master.” those words from Ed's mouth were more burning for his ears than for the first elder. A master? He never even took the one he had seriously and this was a should realization grandmaster. Talk more of she who was merely a spirit awareness master.

”You don't think me worthy?” she asked.

”Worthy or not, I cannot have two masters.” Ed said.

”Your master, if he truly cares about your well being, would understand why you should not let go of this opportunity.” she said.

”When you meet him, you two are welcome to talk it out.” Ed said and she frowned.

”What level of cultivation is your master?” she asked.

”Why does it matter?” Ed had no intention of telling her such a thing. There were very few soul realization grandmasters. She may not believe it now, but if someone came looking for him, they would know exactly who he was. He had not intention of getting mixed up in politics for power.

”It does.” she said.

”Is this all you wished to say? If so, I will take my leave.” Ed said and turned away.

”I don't make this kind of offer twice! You walk out that door and your chance goes with you.” she said.

As far as she was concerned, there was no way Ed could walk away from such an opportunity, master or no master. But Ed could care less about her pride, as he opened the door and walked out.

Her calm face fell into a frown. This boy was far too arrogant. A mere spirit picking sapling dares to look down on her?

Ntia walked in and stared at her master's frowning face.