章 486: Chapter 496: Testing

Yue Rujing was reprimanded and didn't dare to reply, but still muttered with his head lowered, "How am I ignorant? I am Master's proudest disciple. Alas, isn't it because I've always stayed in the Taoist Temple serving Sanqing that my prime years have slipped by."

Although his voice was soft, the emperor heard it clearly and scoffed, "You're still not convinced? You deserve to be under your father's control. You say you have studied at Qi Mountain for many years, now tell me, how many skills from Qi Mountain have you learned? The State Preceptor is getting on in years, and the selection for the next State Preceptor might not be far off. As Master Tianjizi's proudest disciple from Tianzong, do you have the confidence to compete with Huo Li?"

Yue Rujing chuckled, "Do I even need to take action myself? My master's disciples are many and talented, we have..."