Chapter 301: A Grand Spectacle
As she munched on another spirit fruit, the host announced the beginning of the apprenticeship ceremony. Ye Wenxin stood up with everyone else, watching as Long Qing'er appeared once more to present tea to Fairy Feng Ya, who sat on the high dais.
In the royal family, one bows to no one but the sovereign, yet this was a special exception for a master. Long Qing'er wore a serious expression, awaiting Fairy Feng Ya's response.
Fairy Feng Ya seemed distracted, her gaze drifting to Ye Wenxin in the distance, as if hoping she might disrupt the ceremony. But this wasn't a wedding-just a master-disciple ceremony-so Ye Wenxin had no intention of interference.
Yet if Fairy Feng Ya were truly getting married, Ye Wenxin thought she might just crash the wedding to snatch the groom and rile Fairy Feng Ya.
"Master, please accept your disciple's bow," Long Qing'er repeated, raising her voice to emphasize her sincerity, though she felt uneasy.
The Cang Yu Sect leader signaled frantically to Fairy Feng Ya, making it clear to Ye Wenxin that this ceremony was not of Fairy Feng Ya's choosing but orchestrated by the sect leader.
Seeing no reaction from Ye Wenxin, Fairy Feng Ya finally accepted the tea, taking a sip to signify her consent. Long Qing'er exhaled in relief and proceeded to present her apprenticeship gift from her storage ring.
Unlike the Qiankun bag, which could hold only about a cubic meter, a storage ring could contain anything with seemingly limitless capacity, though it was exceedingly expensive.
"Master, this is my apprenticeship gift," Long Qing'er announced, stepping back and retrieving the item from her storage ring. All eyes were on her, and gasps echoed as the gift was revealed.
Even Ye Wenxin was surprised to see that Long Qing'er gifted a flying artifact.
The flying artifact was shaped like a phoenix, its fiery gemstones blazing vividly, as if alive. The materials and craftsmanship could rival a kingdom's worth. Such opulence and grandeur, akin to half the Shèngxīng Dynasty's wealth, were embodied in Long Qing'er's gift.
"Ah, suddenly I feel so inadequate," Ye Wenxin mused, recalling her tireless work that had only earned enough to buy a small town, while Long Qing'er's gift was astoundingly lavish.
Despite the evident value of the flying artifact, Fairy Feng Ya's expression remained unchanged. Without any reaction, she simply stated, "No need. Ceremony complete," and stood up, uninterested in lingering a moment longer.
Long Qing'er was stunned, as was the Cang Yu Sect leader, and others held mixed feelings, yet all were impressed by Fairy Feng Ya's aloofness.
Unfazed by the spectacle, Fairy Feng Ya continued forward, seemingly intending to leave the hall. Two guards immediately blocked her path. Only then did Ye Wenxin realize that the guards were meant to stop Fairy Feng Ya, not the onlookers.
Watching Fairy Feng Ya being forced into this situation, Ye Wenxin found it even more entertaining. She grabbed another plate of spirit fruits to enjoy the unfolding drama.
Long Qing'er was prepared but hadn't anticipated Fairy Feng Ya's cold indifference. Now, with the situation as it was, Long Qing'er could only try to leave a lasting impression on Fairy Feng Ya, hesitantly adding, "Master, how will I find you in the future?"
