(MC POV)
"And I thought you weren't interested in getting a disciple, Master Lin," Elder Qing mused, walking with me to the Grand Courtyard.
"Haha, I was, it's just that you came to call me at a rather bad time."
I had to keep reminding myself that he was not the current Sect Master.
"Ah, Master Lin! Elder Qing! You're just in time! We are just about to start!" Sect Master Long greeted us.
Yeah, you're still alive here. I feel like your death was quite anticlimactic to be honest. Even if I could revive you back in my original timeline, I don't think I would be doing it anyway, sorry.
He smiled at me and I already knew what he was going to suggest before he even opened his mouth.
"Master Lin, how about you start the newcomers off with a few words?"
This time I didn't protest and simply nodded before stepping out onto the courtyard.
My eyes immediately found the cloaked figure standing by themselves amongst the throng of prospective students. Everyone had their eyes on me and most of them recognised me for who I was.
Can't believe I was confused about them looking up to me when I first came back.
I've already forgotten what I've said back then but good thing I have omniscience to remind me. Thus I delivered the same speech before delivering my final line.
"Now, without further ado, here is your first test! Receive my Elemental Pressure!"
I let loose the stored Elemental Quarks like before and this time, I wasn't surprised to see almost the entire courtyard fainting from the pressure. I even nodded to myself when I saw it happen.
Lian Li withstood it as I thought she would, although she did collapse to her knees she still remained conscious unlike most of the people around the Courtyard.
With that done, I simply went back and received the applause from the other Elders and Master's, letting them take over the selection.
The events after that continued as I remembered and Lian Li was tested to be talentless with her absence of Pure Elemental Quarks.
Thus, I went ahead to take her in, trying my best to avoid acting too familiarly with her for the moment.
A quick healing pill later, she was restored back to health and I simply used omniscience to pass her the best cultivation skills suitable for her.
I even showed her the potential she had and assured her that she would definitely ascend to godhood in the future if she were to follow me.
"Is… Is that true? Could I… Could I really be more than just a nobody destined to die in a ditch?"
"Of course, you will definitely spread your wings and soar through the skies. There will be no one else to hold you back."
"... This… This Lian Li swears to forever follow Master!!"
Unexpectedly, she cried and hugged my legs, swearing herself to me with even more fervour than the last time. I don't really feel like I did much though? Oh well, first disciple get.
The next morning, I didn't even wait until the request came and went directly to Manami's village, simply telling the others that I 'felt a disturbance in the World' before taking Lian Li along with me.
Seriously, her genius was put on show again when she had already learned the basics in a single night.
When we arrived, Manami was there at the entrance but she was less welcoming than the previous time considering we basically just showed up unannounced.
"Ara ara? What could the famed Master Lin be doing here?"
"I consulted the stars and it told me that you were facing quite a predicament, thus I came over to help you out."
"Ara? What could that possibly mean?"
I handed over another one of my healing pills, "Your meridians are crippled aren't they? Take this and you'll be fine again. In fact, I know your village head got captured too, so I'll help you go rescue her as well."
Without waiting for her answer, I left with Lian Li right after I placed the pill in her palm, moving directly towards the monster's lair.
Manami stared at the pill for a few seconds before she finally shook herself out from her confusion, chasing after me.
"What is the meaning of this, Master Lin?!" She asked after catching up to us.
"Hmm? I thought I had explained it quite clearly? Eat the pill, it will heal you."
"Yes, eat it and go away you damned vixen," Lian Li added.
Woah, what's with the hostility, Lian Li? Were you upset that Manami was doubting me? I don't hold it against her though? I remember back then you were even scared of her but now you're openly hostile?
Manami ignored Lian Li, "I meant how did you even know about our village head?! Are you working together with the monsters?!"
Lian Li scoffed at her, "Master, this vixen seems to be quite stupid. I do not think she's worthy enough of your God pill."
"Manami, if I wanted to take over your village, I won't need to work together with the monsters to do that," I sighed.
She frowned but relented since what I said was true.
Then she stopped, "How… How did you know my name?"
Oops.
Time to use my next best skill that I have trained myself to be proficient in!
"Who do you think I am, Manami?"
"Ah… Of course. I suppose it's natural for Master Lin to know about me…"
Oh, it worked. Perfect.
We eventually came to the monster's lair and the moment the monsters stepped out of the cave, I deleted them from existence, clearing the way to the village head and bringing her back to the village safely.
The whole trip took less than ten minutes.
Once we were back to the village and Manami finally took the pill…
"Master!! It must be fate!! You are my fated mate!!" She squealed, trying to hug me.
Yeah, that was something I already expected… The thing I was not expecting though was Lian Li stepping in front of her to block her way.
"You bitch, who are you calling your fated one? You must be utterly delusional to even think that. Go back to your little vixen den and never come back. Master does not belong to you."
"Ara, ara? Whatever could you be talking about? Master had come here because the stars themselves have willed it so, do you think you can get in the way of fate?"
"I'll kill you. If you die, that's also considered fate, isn't it?" Lian Li sneered
An emotionless smile materialised on Manami's face, "Ara? Not if I kill you first~"
"Oh? In your dreams that may happen. Even then, it would be a really delusional dream."
"Ufufufu~ Shall we test that out right now?"
"Are you sure you're up to the task, granny? I wouldn't want you to hurt your back or something. Maybe you should just lay down and I can end your miserable existence that way."
"Ara? How considerate of you. But I can save you the trouble by burning you into cinders right here. You can leave dearest mate to me and be on your merry way."
"Come on then!!"
"DIE!!!"
Ummm… Excuse me but what the fuck?
