"Bai Suyuan, given your outstanding aptitude, you won't have to start off as an outer sect disciple like all other new disciples. Let me ask you this: are you willing to accept me as your master and become a direct disciple of mine?" Deputy Dao Lord Xiong asked in a gentle voice?

Bai Suyuan's mouth gaped open in shock, and she was completely rooted to the spot.

Right at this moment, a hazy voice suddenly rang out before spreading through the hall like waves of gentle, rippling water. "Xiong Shan, you're cultivating the laws of metal, while this child possesses the Moonlight Immortal Physique, so you're not suitable to serve as her mentor. Hand her over to me instead."

As soon as Han Li heard this voice, he felt as if had fallen into a boundless sea of flowers. His mouth and nose were completely filled with a floral aroma that intoxicated the mind.

However, he was able to instantly return to his senses thanks to a sudden jolt from his enormous spiritual sense.

A hint of frustration flashed through Deputy Dao Lord Xiong's eyes in the wake of this turn of events, but he quickly regained his composure.

Right at this moment, a ball of white light appeared out of thin air within the hall,...