Chapter 1291: Sudden Parting

Ling Feng saw the sincerity on Mo Qiuhua's face and understood that the old woman truly valued talent. He smiled and said, "Senior, your goodwill is appreciated. The final decision still depends on Yan'er."

He turned toward Tuoba Yan and added with a gentle smile, "Yan'er, Senior Mo is a peak Human Emperor and her physique is similar to yours. If she guides you personally, it will help you greatly. Even so, I respect your choice. Whether you leave or stay is up to you."

A faint bitterness rose in Tuoba Yan's chest as she looked at Ling Feng with complicated emotions. She found it impossible to make a final choice, for the memory of their two years together, and the dread of even one more year of separation, was precisely what made her so conflicted.

She wanted Ling Feng to ask her to stay by his side. She even wanted him to tell her to remain in this manor. Yet Ling Feng pushed the choice back into her hands.

She never wished to part from him, but she also knew that her strength continued to fall further behind Ling Feng's. A chance to acknowledge Mo Qiuhua as her master and learn the secret arts of Moxue Mountain Manor was an invaluable opportunity.

She remembered how useless she felt inside the Xianyao Pavilion when she could not assist Ling Feng at all, which left him severely injured. That memory made her feel small and powerless. She felt like nothing more than a burden at his side.

"I..." Tuoba Yan took a deep breath, suddenly turned toward Mo Qiuhua, and bowed deeply. "Disciple wishes to take you as master!"

"Good! Very good!"

Mo Qiuhua could barely contain her excitement. "I have finally found a successor. Hahaha! Child, there is no need to worry. I will teach you everything I know as your master!"

Ling Feng stared for a moment. As he looked at Tuoba Yan's back, a sudden emptiness spread through his heart as if he had lost something important.

"Very well, Yan'er. Train well under Senior Mo. Once you master her teachings, we will meet again at the Dongling Immortal Pool. When that day comes, nothing will change between us. We will still roam the world together!"

Ling Feng's smile carried a trace of bitterness. He could not shake the feeling that something precious had slipped from his grasp.

When he finally gathered his thoughts, he realized he had grown used to Tuoba Yan's presence at his side. Their occasional bickering had become an unexpected source of warmth.

This sudden parting felt like someone had torn away a piece of his heart.

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Tuoba Yan turned her back to him and refused to look again. She knew that even one more glance would make it impossible for her to leave.

"Young Master Ling, you truly are the only one who can make that girl change her mind."

Mo Qiuhua was proudly pleased with her new disciple. She said with a smile, "Do not worry. Under my care, that child's strength will rise quickly. With her physique, I am confident she can reach the king-tier within three months."

Ling Feng's eyelid twitched. As expected, Tuoba Yan's Profound Yin Physique was extraordinary. She had simply never received targeted training. With proper guidance, her growth would be astonishing.

"Then I thank Senior on Yan'er's behalf." Ling Feng smiled lightly. As he looked at Tuoba Yan's back, he could not tell whether he felt happy or sad.

"By the way, Young Master Ling, according to what I know, the Three Divine Hall will issue qualification tokens in three days. As for the Five Spirit Hall, their selection will take place half a month later. You may stay at Moxue Mountain Manor during this time while I prepare a letter of recommendation. With it, the Three Divine Hall is uncertain, but the Five Spirit Hall should at least give me face."

"Thank you, Senior."

Ling Feng bowed. Because of Elder Qingxuan and Qin Wuyang, he had no fondness for the Blazing Sun Divine Hall. He also felt no particular desire to join the Illusory Moon Divine Hall or the Starry Sky Divine Hall.

Since he got along well with Lin Mu, the Earth Spirit Hall was his first choice. As long as no one interferes again, a recommendation letter from Moxue Mountain Manor should secure him a place.

"You are welcome."

Mo Qiuhua smiled and chatted briefly with Ling Feng, asking about his condition before leaving with her attendants.

As she stepped out, she used spiritual consciousness to speak privately to Ling Feng. "Young Master Ling, the Profound Yin Physique is extremely special. Before that girl completes her secret art, I hope you will restrain yourself and avoid taking her maiden body. Though a little affection like kissing will not cause trouble."

"

Ugh...

"

Ling Feng felt thunder crack inside his skull. What was she even talking about?

He wanted to explain, but Mo Qiuhua had already given him a teasing smile and slipped away.

"This old woman!"

Ling Feng cursed.

What maiden body? Huh? Ridiculous!

"

Ahem...

well..."

After the chaos she caused, Ling Feng felt his face warm. He looked at Tuoba Yan and forced an awkward laugh. "Yan'er, train well here. One or two years will pass quickly!"

"Right, right. You finally got rid of your burden, you must be very happy."

Tuoba Yan glared at him with reddened eyes, leaving Ling Feng scrambling in panic. "No, that is not what I meant. I only thought that training under Senior Mo would be good for you. If you do not want to stay, I can thicken my skin and go explain to her."

"Idiot!"

Seeing Ling Feng scratch at his head in confusion, completely different from his usual domineering strength before Human Emperors, she could not help laughing softly. "Oh, forget it, why are you even trying to explain? I have a great master now, you can stop meddling."

"

Hehe...

" Ling Feng grinned. "As long as you are not upset."

Tuoba Yan rolled her eyes. She cursed silently inside.

If I got angry with a blockhead like you, even a few hundred Tuoba Yans would be dead from anger!

...

In a separate courtyard on the west side of Moxue Mountain Manor.

"What? Manor Master plans to give this year's recommendation spot to a stray brat she picked up from the roadside?"

A young man in black robes with a sword on his back frowned tightly. Once the servant finished speaking, the young man slammed the table into pieces with a single strike.

"Unbelievable. She already promised to recommend me, yet she changed her mind at the last moment!"

He glared at the servant, his voice cold. "Explain everything clearly. Do not leave out a single word!"

"T-Third Young Master, Manor Master found a direct disciple and became excited. So she gave the spot to that boy named Ling."

The servant was so frightened his soul nearly fled. He repeated what he had overheard outside Ling Feng's room.

"Unacceptable!"

The third young master's expression darkened until fire seemed to leak from his eyes. "My spot can be taken by some nameless brat? He must be tired of living."

Before the servant could respond, the third young master vanished from sight and rushed toward the courtyard where Ling Feng resided.