The Holy Daughter turned around, her gaze firm: "Gu Sheng is exceptionally talented. His joining us is a rare opportunity for the Yaochi."
"But the rules of the Yaochi cannot be broken for just one person. It is tradition to teach women, not men," another elder said, frowning.
The Holy Daughter sighed gently, "Rules are dead, people are alive. Why not make a small change for the future of the Yaochi?"
The elders were all abuzz with differing opinions, but the Holy Daughter was determined.
Gu Sheng stood by, observing everything attentively.
He stepped forward, bowing deeply to the Holy Daughter: "I appreciate your kindness, Holy Daughter. But I do not wish to become the target of the Yaochi, nor do I want to make things difficult for you."
The Holy Daughter, upon hearing this, felt a tinge of emotion in her eyes: "Gu Sheng, you..."
"I would like to stay in the Yaochi as a friend, to train and grow with everyone," Gu Sheng said with a smile.
