Lu Li went back to the yard. Long Xuesha and the others had returned. Qian Huanhan was delighted to see Lu Li back safely. He didn't say much since Long Xuesha and the others were here.
Long Xuesha's face was clouded. He raised his head and his beard was standing up. He threw Lu Li a look and snorted, "Lu Li, why did you go to the Xingmang City for no reason?"
This time, it was Long Xuesha who led the team and he almost made a big scene. The compensation of tens of thousands of artifact slaves was a huge sum, not to mention everything else.
If it were not for the fact that Lu Li was Patriarch Gu's protégé and that he had helped Qian Huanhan win the third place in the Tournament of Craftsmen, Long Xuesha would have punished Lu Li severely and wouldn't even have saved him.
"I am sorry, Patriarch Long!"
Lu Li apologized sincerely. He bowed and said, "I am not experienced enough. I was tricked by Ling Hong and Yan Tiangang. Next time, I will be more careful. I will ask Patriarch Long before I do anything."
Long Xuesha looked better. Patriarch Gu threw Long Xuesha a look and pretended to be angry. "Lu Li, this is not the end. I will report to the Chief. You and Qian Huanhan will not be rewarded for what you and Qian Huanhan have done. Maybe the Chief will be angry and put you in detention again.
Remember this. If there is a next time, nobody will save you. "
"Yes, yes!"
Lu Li bowed and said, "Patriarch Gu, you are right. I will bear it in mind."
Long Xuesha waved his hand. He didn't want to say more and asked Lu Li to leave.
However, at that moment, there came some footsteps. Long Xuesha and the others checked with psychic power. They were taken aback. They all stood up and went out.
Lu Li checked with psychic power and found it was Patriarch Eagle. He frowned. He had a bad feeling. Was Patriarch Eagle going to take him as a protégé?
Lu Li went out as well. Patriarch Eagle and Long Xuesha chatted with each other on their way in. They didn't even look at Lu Li.
When they sat down, Patriarch Eagle turned to Lu Li and Qian Huanhan and said, "You are both young talents, geniuses in forging artifacts. Xuesha, I wonder who you two are apprenticed to?"
"Eh …"
Both Long Xuesha and Patriarch Gu's expressions changed. Patriarch Hawk had asked Patriarch He to go and rescue Lu Li, which in itself was a great gift.
Needless to say, he was here for Lu Li.
Patriarch Eagle must have found out that Lu Li was not apprenticed to anyone. Otherwise, Patriarch Eagle wouldn't have come to Lu Li's door. Patriarch Eagle would not do something like snatching someone else's apprentice.
Long Xuesha winked at Lu Li and said with a smile, "Qian Huanhan is Shanhe's favorite disciple. Lu Li has been with Shanhe all this time. You can say that you are Shanhe's apprentice."
"Half a disciple?"
Patriarch Ying smiled lightly. He looked at Shan He and said with a smile, "Shan He, I think this Lu Li is not bad. I happen to be in need of a closed-door disciple. How about letting him go with me?"
"Uh …"
Elder Gu and the others were visibly moved. Although they had guessed Elder Ying's intentions, they had not expected him to be so straightforward.
He wanted to take Lu Li as his disciple in front of so many people, and a last disciple at that?
Lu Li's breaths were short. This Patriarch Ying was a master craftsman. Putting aside everything else, Patriarch Ying was a disciple of the Craftsmen's Sect.
What was more, Lu Li would enjoy a high status in the Craftsmen's Sect. He would have all kinds of cultivation resources and treasures. His status would be much higher than before.
A master craftsman's influence was extraordinary. Many powerful warriors would need a master craftsman to customize weapons and they would owe the master craftsman favors.
As the closed-door disciple of Patriarch Ying, Lu Li's status could be compared to a core disciple of a major sect. His status was similar to that of Chou Qianjun, the future master of the Palace of Evil Spirit.
Many young ladies from prestigious families would throw themselves at Lu Li. In the future, no matter where Lu Li went, nobody would dare to lay a finger on him.
Not even Ling Wanjian could do it openly. If he did it secretly and the Craftsmen's Sect found evidence, Ling Wanjian's family would be doomed.
In other words!
As long as Lu Li agreed to Patriarch Ying's request, he would be able to make the great leap from a mortal to an immortal.
All his problems would be solved. Finding Lu Ling would not be a problem. Going back to the Heaven Reverse Universe and the Earth Imperial Universe would be a piece of cake …
The temptation was so great that Lu Li could not control his emotions. He was so excited that he could not control himself. He was trembling.
Patriarch Gu pulled a long face. He truly saw Lu Li as his disciple, or even … his son.
Now, someone important wanted to take Lu Li away from him?
In the world of forging artifacts, apprenticeship was a serious matter. The first rule of the Chamber of Relics was that one should not betray the master.
In other words, a disciple could not be apprenticed to two masters. Patriarch Gu's pride would not allow Lu Li to be apprenticed to two masters, let alone Patriarch Ying.
The more Patriarch Gu looked at Lu Li, the more he liked him. What was more, Lu Li was going to avenge Patriarch Gu.
That being said, there was one thing that was beyond doubt — if Lu Li was apprenticed to Patriarch Ying, he would be of greater help.
Patriarch Gu's eyes flickered. Soon, he made up his mind. He forced a smile and said to Lu Li who was tense, "Patriarch Ying, it is useless to ask me. You have to ask Lu Li if he is willing.
If Lu Li is willing, personally … I have no objections. "
In the end, Patriarch Gu chose to let Lu Li go. If Patriarch Gu made it clear that Lu Li was his personal apprentice, Patriarch Gu would not do something like this.
By giving Lu Li the choice, Patriarch Gu was letting Lu Li go. If Lu Li wanted to be apprenticed to Patriarch Ying, Patriarch Gu would grant Lu Li his wish.
Patriarch Ying nodded. Looking at Lu Li with a smile, he said, "Lu Li, what do you think?
I cannot give you too many guarantees. All I can say is that I will do my best to teach you how to forge artifacts and try my best to help you improve your abilities. I will create better conditions for you to grow. "
Patriarch Ying's words were sincere. Even though he said he could not give Lu Li too many guarantees, his words had given Lu Li plenty.
Once Lu Li said yes, he would soar to the sky.
Qian Huanhan could not believe his eyes. His heart was pounding.
If it were him, he would say yes without any hesitation. Patriarch Ying was a master craftsman.
Lu Li's breaths were short. He did not give an answer. Instead, he bowed to Patriarch Ying and then lowered his head in silence.
If he said yes, he would soar to the sky and all the problems he was facing would be solved.
It would be good for him, for the Lu Family and for everyone around him.
But … was it fair to Patriarch Gu?
It would be unfair to Patriarch Gu. Patriarch Gu had placed all his hopes on Lu Li. Lu Li had to turn his back on Patriarch Gu, which was a stab in Patriarch Gu's heart.
Patriarch Gu had not recovered from the pain of losing his son. If Lu Li were to turn his back on Patriarch Gu, Patriarch Gu would be heartbroken …
What was more, this was against Lu Li's principles. It was not in his character to forget morality at the sight of profit.
What was more, following Patriarch Ying would mean that Lu Li would spend the rest of his life forging artifacts. He would be labeled as an artifact craftsman.
What was more, Lu Li longed to be a warrior and become a powerful one.
On the one hand, there was a glorious future. On the other hand, there was his morality!
Lu Li was torn. He threw a glance at Patriarch Gu from the corner of his eye. Seeing the sadness on Patriarch Gu's face, Lu Li's heart ached. At this moment, Lu Li suddenly made a decision.
There were all kinds of temptations in life. If Lu Li could not stay true to himself, would he still be who he used to be?
If Lu Li had lost his principles and the heart of a warrior, how far could he go even if he was offered generous conditions?
Jiang Yi's eyes regained their clarity, and he bowed to Elder Ying with a determined expression. Then, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Elder Ying. I am very grateful for your kindness, but I still … wish to stay in the Divine Weapon Pavilion!"