The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1169 - 1168: Forced Apprenticeship

"Just because of your family, and not because you're interested in the Star Formation? Young man, although your honesty is commendable, I'm sorry to tell you, I only discuss these matters with people genuinely interested in the Star Formation. You should know there are too many in the Divine Realm who seek my help."Elder Lin's attitude was even more apparent than Tang Rao's. What he was looking for was someone fated, not someone who constantly sought favors. Someone like Elder Lin, if he had people coming to him every day, would surely be exhausted.

"I understand, but Elder Lin, this is really too important for me."

Isn't it important to everyone?

Tang Rao couldn't find a reason to persuade Elder Lin at that moment.

"Where do you want to go? You think you can leave just because of your family? Do you think the Divine Realm is a place where you can come and go as you please?"

Elder Lin's tone was even harsher than before, so much so that even Zhang Wang felt embarrassed.

The Lin Lao he knew was always kind; when had he ever got this angry, like he did towards Tang Rao?

"Elder Lin, the place where we live is different from yours. Our place values emotions, whereas the Divine Realm is all about interest. Having experienced the realm of interest in the Divine Realm, I feel that my place is better, so I would like to go back for a while."

Tang Rao's reasoning was very far-fetched.

A reason that couldn't even convince himself—how could it persuade Elder Lin to help?

"I know the reason is lame, how about thinking that I'm just looking for an academic exchange, perhaps you could give me some guidance on this book?"

Tang Rao had come this far, if Elder Lin still disagreed, perhaps he would choose to give up.

"No, knowing your real intention, I will not engage in academic exchange with you, as this would disrupt the entire Divine Realm's order."

Well, Tang Rao retrieved the book and prepared to leave.

"Why don't you persistently plead?"

Elder Lin's question was rather odd.

I'm not in a romantic relationship with you, you're planning on breaking up with me, so why should I cling to you?

As much as I want to go back, the thought of losing all dignity makes Tang Rao prefer to find another way to study.

"Forget it, Elder Lin won't tell me, maybe because we're not destined. Meeting again later wouldn't be bad."

After saying this, Tang Rao turned and left.

"Zhang Wang, your friend's temper is quite high, just as arrogant as when he was in the Land of Immortals, which isn't a good thing for him now."

When Tang Rao turned his head, he happened to hear Elder Lin talking to Zhang Wang.

He actually knew about Tang Rao's affairs in the Land of Immortals.

A mere star reader seemed like a fortune teller?

"Foster father, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Wang felt he was understanding Elder Lin's thoughts less and less.

"Zhang Wang, is this your foster father?"

Tang Rao felt he'd been toyed with.

Zhang Wang only mentioned he knew Elder Lin, but never mentioned their relationship. If he had known earlier, he would have sweetened his words and leaned on the connection to get Elder Lin to spill some secrets—it would have been great.

"Yeah, did I never mention it?"

Zhang Wang thought everyone should know that.

"You didn't say, so are you coming with me or staying with your foster father?"

"Of course, I'm going with you, boss. Foster father is getting old, he's not as nice to me as he used to be."

A minute ago, Elder Lin thought he had Tang Rao in his grasp, the next moment he realized what a joke it was.

They weren't really taking Elder Lin seriously; if things weren't dealt with, Tang Rao would just lack help, while Elder Lin would be utterly isolated, without even his only godson in the Divine Realm willing to talk to him anymore.

Knowing nobody would talk if he didn't help, this lonely old man's words softened.

"Alright, since he's Zhang Wang's leader, whatever you want to know, I'll explain it to you."

At this moment, Elder Lin felt inexplicably wronged.

"Explain to me, you'll explain to me?"

Having experienced extreme ups and downs in a short time, Tang Rao was shocked. He had been disappointed and ready to leave, yet here was such an unexpected development.

"What, don't you want to hear?"

Of course Tang Rao wanted to listen.

He quickly placed the two books back in front of Elder Lin.

"I want to know when I can return to the Land of Immortals, what's really written on these books, and what those esoteric parts mean."

What is expressed and what is not expressed in the books, Tang Rao wants to know it all.

"Opportunities, the places mentioned in the book are clues for you, where you think there are gaps are actually opportunities you need to wait for."

He wanted to slap himself, wondering if he had been dreaming.

Maybe Elder Lin said it on purpose.

Anyway, without having tried, Tang Rao thought all of this was somewhat impossible.

He, someone who hadn't even researched the Star Formation, guessed it all accurately.

"Tang Rao, you got it right, you already knew it was an opportunity. I initially thought you were just talking nonsense, but now I see it's all true, Tang Rao, I truly admire you."

Jixing only heard the last part, fortunately, Tang Rao didn't let Jixing hear the earlier words.

"Jixing?"

Because Jixing appeared too suddenly, Tang Rao didn't have time to hide, making him feel quite helpless.

"Yeah, this little troublemaker really gives me headaches."

Tang Rao said, spreading his hands helplessly.

"Jixing said earlier that you had mentioned the lack was actually an opportunity, is that true?"

Elder Lin's eyes were shining, almost swallowing Tang Rao whole.

"No."

"Yes."

Tang Rao's and Jixing's words were completely contradictory, yet Elder Lin chose to believe Jixing.

"Great, I've always wanted to find a successor in the Divine Realm, after all these years of searching, I think I've found him."

No, it's all an illusion, I was just guessing.

Tang Rao felt embarrassed, as this whole matter was just his luck playing out.

"No, I believe you're the one, I believe in your strength and potential!"

Elder Lin's attitude towards Tang Rao changed as if he were a different person.

This contrast was truly uncomfortable.

"Tang Rao, my young friend, I wish for you to become my heir, become my Closed-door Disciple. Would you be willing to study the Star Formation diligently with me in the future?"

Become a Closed-door Disciple?

Tang Rao hoped everything he had just heard was a joke.

"Elder Lin, you've misunderstood, I'm an Alchemist, the most awesome occupation under the starry sky. My dream isn't to watch stars all day, I'm not the fated person you're looking for."

Tang Rao was there for answers, not to become an apprentice.

"Elder Lin, you haven't told me what the missing opportunities are, how do I obtain them?"

Tang Rao steered the conversation away from apprenticeship.

"Tang Rao, won't you reconsider?"

Even the 'young friend' was omitted this time, and Elder Lin's attitude was more determined than Tang Rao had imagined.

"I just want to be a quiet Alchemist, Elder Lin, what's the point, right?"