"Apprenticeship..."

Gu Shen looked at Xie Zheng and smiled, "You didn’t come to Changye just for this, did you?"

Xie Zheng awkwardly smiled, "Of course... not entirely."

He and Mu Qingyang met during difficult times; Mu Qingyang was then a lesser-known member of the Mu Family, and he was also unknown... Later, Mu Qingyang gradually made a name for himself in Jiuning District, as courageous brothers, he provided him with many resources, many help.

Gu Shen saw through it.

This Xie Zheng carried an extremely mysterious "Forging Inheritance."

"Brother Mu invited me back to Changye."

Xie Zheng whispered, "I just arrived at an unfortunate time..."

Qi He had previously looked down on Xie Zheng, thinking he couldn’t speak well.

But that wasn’t the case.

It’s just that Xie Zheng didn’t think he needed to be careful when speaking with Qi He.

At this moment, he knew when to hold back.

Because he knew that sometimes saying half of something is enough.

"I see."

Gu Shen smiled, already understanding Xie Zheng’s meaning... After arranging joint matters back then, he hurriedly went south to carry out the Sangzhou Cave mission.

That was a "final farewell."

Mu Qingyang clung to Gu Shen’s support, but Xie Zheng was a step late.

Although under the Mu Family’s arrangement, Xie Zheng entered the Judgement Institute and became a Judge, his original hope for follow-up... did not materialize.

Gu Shen died in the Sangzhou Cave.

"Mr. Xiao Gu... I have some secrets on me, it’s inconvenient to speak of them now. These secrets, even to Brother Mu, I haven’t spoken much."

Xie Zheng lowered his gaze and secretly transmitted, "I hope for your ’sanctuary.’ In Changye City, apart from you, it’s hard for me to trust anyone else."

Gu Shen calmly transmitted, "You seem to have some understanding of Divination Skill?"

Xie Zheng raised his head in shock.

But then he remembered, Mr. Xiao Gu in front of him was a master of Divination Skill.

"Yes..."

Xie Zheng sighed, "Indeed, nothing can be hidden from you, but regarding divination and related matters, I only know a little and cannot compare to you, the true successor."

True successor?

Gu Shen faintly smiled, hiding merit and fame, without explaining anything.

It was obvious that destiny gold thread had wound around Xie Zheng himself; Chu Ling told him through observation that using any "destiny-type divination technique" leaves corresponding traces.

Some things cannot be hidden.

"I have high hopes for you, but you don’t need to call me teacher; you can freely enter and exit Qingzhong Cemetery."

Gu Shen slowly said, "Whether it’s Divination Skill, or other things... as long as you want to learn, I can teach you."

This remark made the whole dojo boil over.

"..."

Zhou E and Qi He fell silent.

Isn’t this accepting a disciple? Isn’t this accepting a disciple!!

Xie Zheng raised his head, unbelievingly looking at Gu Shen.

He immediately whispered, "Thank you... Mr. Xiao Gu!"

Gu Shen didn’t want him to call himself teacher, perhaps because of their similar age?

But he wanted to apprentice not for seeking fame.

In other’s mouths, these words are merely respectful titles... but from Xie Zheng, these words mean teacher.

How others think, he doesn’t care.

"Today’s ’recruitment trial,’ this situation needs an explanation for everyone –"

Gu Shen turned around, waved away Pure Land and Chi Huo, the oppressive atmosphere covering the dojo from the Great Achievement Domains dissipated instantly.

He looked towards the young man not far away tightly clutching the black folding knife, transmitting soothing Divine Thought.

After accepting Xie Zheng.

Gu Shen casually flicked a strand of Chi Huo, that floated in front of Liu Quan, the little guy couldn’t believe what happened today, it’s like a dream, he didn’t just gain a teacher, but also... a teacher’s teacher?

Should he call him master grandmaster?

Liu Quan anxiously held that strand of flame, his mood instantly calmed like flowing water.

"Mr. Du Wei, long time no see."

"I guarantee Liu Quan won’t have ’spirit out of control’ symptoms."

Gu Shen turned his head to Du Wei, smiling as he asked, "If this is the case, is monitoring and control necessary? If not possible, I’ll apply for a ’pardon order’ from the council."

"Of course, it’s unnecessary."

Du Wei hurriedly shook his head, sincerely said, "You’re willing to vouch, there’s no need for a pardon order."

He understood the implied meaning in Gu Shen’s words.

Back then Zhou Jiren applied for a "pardon order" to protect Gu Shen.

Now history repeats.

The sapling from back then has grown into a Sky-reaching Tree, what Gu Shen did today is what Mr. Shu did a decade ago.

Except now Gu Shen’s influence far exceeds Zhou Jiren!

Mr. Shu was powerful, the disciples he trained were also strong... but he had ordinary relations with several families in Changye, leading to him being a Grand Judge pushed out of the power core by Zhu Wang, now Gu Shen personally facilitated East Continent’s internal merging and a strong alliance between two continents.

The five families, including Huazhi Nanwan, must give Gu Shen respect.

His voice is equated to a pardon order!

"Good."

With the affirmative answer of the vice president of the Security Committee, Gu Shen nodded, continuing, "One matter not related to another, today in the Judge’s challenge, Xie Zheng also used ’Taboo Seal’... according to Changye law, without a guarantor, he needs inspection and supervision, am I qualified?"