Chapter 261 - A Half-Finished Painting (1/2)

Yu Jin took a deep breath and stood up, once again cupping his hands and bowing in front of his Master. ”Master, I understand. Please give me a bit of time to think things through. I'll give you my answer then.”

”Mn. Very well. But Yu Jin …”

Yu Jin looked up and was met with a smile on his Master's lips.

”I'm already happy that you're willing to consider it because of the things I said. So don't force yourself. If you feel like this isn't your way, then don't do it. Everyone has their own fate. Maybe yours … will truly be outside of our sect.”

”Thank you, Master.” Yu Jin straightened and actually reciprocated his Master's smile. In all honesty, he also had good feelings for him. It seemed like it had been an eternity since he last saw his own parents. Now, they weren't even alive anymore. Maybe even their bones had become dust by now. Having someone who cared so much about him and put this much trust in him … it really felt good.

”About the matter regarding Zhong Jing Yi, I'd suggest sending Qiguan Cheng Da instead.”

Yuchi Bing Xia lifted his brows. ”Qiguan Cheng Da?” He needed a moment to remember who that actually was. ”Didn't you say he lacked moral integrity?”

”Mn. I definitely think he's unsuitable as a spy but he is someone who has risen to prominence. He should get some opportunities to prove himself.”

”That is true.” Yuchi Bing Xia nodded slowly. ”Well, there isn't much he could do wrong with that assignment. In the end, it's just being a messenger, even though it's a bit dangerous going into their territory. You know him better. How about you bring it up?”

Yu Jin nodded. ”Then I'll take my leave now.” Yu Jin turned around and went back to his own house.

Yuchi Bing Xia watched him leave and sighed. He had put the matter with Qiguan Cheng Da and Zhong Jing Yi to the back of his head already. The thing that really troubled him was still the question of who would become his successor.

”Ah, let's hope for the best. The sect definitely needs a capable Sect Master. If I choose just anyone, it will definitely continue to decline. Well, if Yu Jin doesn't want to do it, there would still be the Grandmaster's disciple. I don't know about his personality but his aptitude is high. Even higher than Yu Jin's considering his constitution. Well, I still hope it's going to be Yu Jin.”

He poured himself another cup of tea and looked down at the outer sect again. Leaving all this in his disciple's hands … he wouldn't have to be worried.

Meanwhile, Yu Jin went to his study room. His Master had provided him with a house all to his own. He had protested back then since he didn't need more than one room but Yuchi Bing Xia had been thrilled at the opportunity of teaching this last disciple thus no matter what he said his Master had insisted.