I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

Tian Lin didn't have any intention of seeking fame or unwillingness to part with Cui'er.

He simply didn't want to treat people as commodities, and in fact, he didn't need anyone to serve him.

He gave the choice to Cui'er, and so everyone's eyes turned to her.

"I've been living well with the master, and I have no plans to change homes!"

She was a bit agitated, fearful that Tian Lin would truly give her to Mei Xianfu.

Among cultivators, giving away sword holders to each other was a common thing.

Not to mention, Cui'er and her sister were Tong Family's homegrown girls given to Tian Lin. If he truly wanted to give them away, what power did they have to resist?

"Why, is following me not better than following him? I'm about to become a True Disciple, and the treatment you'll receive with me is certainly better than with him!"

Mei Xianfu's tone was slightly displeased; over the past few days, she'd been relying on Cui'er and her sister to tend to her wounds, and she rarely found someone's temperament suited her taste.

Now, she was asking for Cui'er, thinking she was honoring her, but who would have thought Cui'er would disagree?

"Good or bad, I only follow the master. If the master doesn't need me as his sword holder, I can stay and be a menial maid."

Her words amused Mei Xianfu, who said, "No need to show loyalty to me. I can't believe being my sword holder is inferior to being his menial maid! What benefit does being his menial maid bring you?"

Not only did Mei Xianfu see Cui'er as possibly attempting to curry favor, but even Tian Lin thought being Mei Xianfu's sword holder was better than his own.

To be honest, he didn't care much for Cui'er and her sister. When embarking on adventures, he mostly left them in the cave mansion.

Strictly speaking, he treated the two sisters as tools for guarding the house.

But, nobody knew that Cui'er's words weren't flattery at all.

In the Immortal Sinking Pond, Tian Lin was the only cultivator who would protect his servants.

As for Mei Xianfu?

Mei Xianfu had had sword holders, but they all died. It couldn't be said that Mei Xianfu was bad to them, but in her eyes, she never treated them as equals.

Tian Lin was said to treat Cui'er and her sister poorly, yet he could give Creation Water to Cui'er without reservation.

Bear in mind, Creation Water wasn't something easily obtained even by children of aristocratic families.

For someone like Tian Lin, with no background, to be so generous with his servants, could he be said to be stingy?

So, emotionally speaking, Cui'er, having been with Tian Lin for so long, recognized him as her master from the heart.

Or, considering interests!

Tian Lin's cultivation talent wasn't inferior to the scions of aristocratic families, and though his future might not be as bright due to his status,

in terms of kindness to his servants, Tian Lin probably could offer more.

After all, the aristocratic families had batches of candidates as sword holders. If some sword holders died, they could replace them with others.

But Tian Lin wasn't someone who discarded the old for the new, and Cui'er and her sister wouldn't fear being abandoned by Tian Lin, nor worried about others coming later to overshadow them.

"Well, whether you're truly unwilling or just pretending, when I move to the Wanzhang Peak later, I'll need you to come help me for a while."

Cui'er didn't refute but looked at Tian Lin.

Tian Lin nodded and said, "As long as you are willing in private, there's no need to consult me. If Senior Sister Mei needs anything at Wanzhang Peak, you or both of you can go to help without issue."

The matter was settled, and Elder Mei, pressed for time, didn't want to waste effort on this trivial issue.

He glanced at Mei Xianfu, saying, "Now you go change your clothes and accompany me to Wanzhang Peak to meet Elder Zhang."

Mei Xianfu knew her attire was somewhat undignified, but fortunately, every cultivator was prepared with a Dao robe.

After she bathed and changed, it was already late.

However, cultivators usually didn't care about day or night, and as soon as the two left Tian Lin's residence, they headed toward Wanzhang Peak.

"Master, Elder Mei said you might have a chance to become a True Disciple, is this true?"

After the two left, Cui'er couldn't help but step forward and ask.

If Tian Lin became a True Disciple, it would greatly benefit her and her sister.

Before the reform in Wenda Sect, there were already quite a few official disciples within the sect.

After the reform, besides the original disciples, with the addition of those brought in by various aristocratic families, the inner and outer disciples were numerous.

Even though the number of inner and outer disciples increased dramatically, there were still only about a hundred True Disciples.

These were the individuals of the highest status, aside from the Nascent Soul Elders.

If Tian Lin became a True Disciple, though his sisters might not be able to act dominantly, no one would dare to bully or belittle them.

"The opportunity Elder Mei mentioned is one given by Tang Zhi. However, whether Tang Zhi has the ability or is willing to exert effort for this is uncertain—if you ask me, it's already good if Tang Zhi doesn't hate me. His recommendation for me to become a True Disciple—"

Tian Lin wondered, if Tang Zhi truly intended to recommend him as a True Disciple, what hidden motives were there?

If the sect indeed offered him the chance to become a True Disciple, should he take it?

He couldn't help but think of the corpse on Dao Seeking Mountain at Yao Yue Sect.

The old man reached the Golden Core Realm yet couldn't become an Inner Sect Disciple, resulting in a lifelong regret.

Now that he had also reached the Golden Core Realm, did he truly have the opportunity to become a True Disciple?

——

Elder Mei returned with Mei Xianfu when the moon hung on the treetops; from her expression, Tian Lin could see that the matters had gone smoothly.

As expected, as soon as Mei Xianfu entered the cave mansion, she said, "Three days later, there will be an apprenticeship ceremony at my master's place on Wanzhang Peak, and you can come watch."

Tian Lin said, "I will inform Senior Brother Ju and Junior Brother Zhou about this, and I'm sure we'll be there to support you, Senior Sister Mei."

Mei Xianfu had few friends in Wenda Sect, and the North Wilderness was too far from the Goddess Sect.

Becoming an apprentice was a significant event, especially becoming a closed-door disciple. Without attendees, it would be somewhat embarrassing.

She valued face more than others, so she asked Tian Lin to ensure the ceremony wasn't too lonely.

In truth, if she really became a True Disciple, she wouldn't need Tian Lin to spread the word; many opportunists would immediately attend.

Although Mei Xianfu had a grudge with Elder Wu, he was already dead.

Moreover, others knew that her apprenticeship to Elder Zhang was orchestrated by Tang Zhi, so they wouldn't have any concerns.

After all, if even those directly involved were so magnanimous, why would outsiders offend others for their sake?

"Three days later, Tian Lin, you should wear a Dao robe and go to Wanzhang Peak for apprenticeship. If you can't become a True Disciple, at least become Elder Zhang's direct disciple—this way, you'll have the status of an Inner Sect Disciple."

Elder Mei didn't intend to stay long in Wenda Sect; he planned to settle matters swiftly and then help Mei Xianfu in securing Tang Zhi's Dao Artifact.

Regardless of the outcome, he wouldn't stay long in Wenda Sect.