After exchanging a round of hollow flatteries, Daoist Qingyang let his gaze drift intentionally or otherwise toward Daoist Yunhe, who was standing on the far left. Wearing a thoroughly hypocritical smile at the corner of his mouth, he softly remarked, "Senior Brother, surely you aren't planning to compete with me for this disciple as well, are you?"
Recalling the past, Daoist Qingyang felt a deep surge of resentment. As Elder Yuankun’s personal direct disciple, the Senior Brother had always had first pick of the finest resources available.
Not only that, but Song Yifan—who possessed the rare grade-ten three spiritual roots—had been personally bestowed upon him as a disciple by the Master. To make matters worse, the Master had even intended to betroth Junior Sister Ziying, whom Qingyang cherished above all others, to the Senior Brother! Every bit of this history left Daoist Qingyang burning with envy.
Chapter 22