Moreover, Huo Wuya's purpose is merely to take disciples without any malice.
"Master Huo, this..."
"Young friend, there's no need to worry."
Huo Wuya guessed what he wanted to say, waved his hand and interrupted: "I have figured it out. Since young friend has inherited from Martial Saint Mountain, then you are family, why adhere to the formalities of master and disciple? Previously, I was blinded by vanity, still plotting against a junior despite my old age; how truly shameful..."
This confession was sincere, and indeed heartfelt.
Chen Mo, having absorbed the Sword Intent left by the Ancestor, was already considered a sect descendant.
Whether formally apprenticed or not, this bond is real and irreplaceable by anyone.
