Qin Tian knew that Qiao Zheng's words didn't have any intention of looking down on him. On the contrary, giving some gold to a stranger like a slave to leave the mountain showed, at least to Qin Tian, that this seemingly very rigid Qiao Zheng actually had a kind heart within.

"Sir, meeting is destiny. I've come to Qilin Mountain and want to stay here. If you want me to leave like this, I'm not going anywhere."

Seeing Qiao Wenxuan and the others afraid to speak, Qin Tian finally spoke up.

However, as soon as he spoke, he startled Qiao Wenxuan and the others. Especially with the way Qin Tian addressed Qiao Zheng, it was not at all the tone a slave would use!

Sure enough, Qiao Zheng's gaze instantly sharpened as he said, "What did you call me?"

"Sir, you're older than me, is that title incorrect?" Qin Tian looked boldly into Qiao Zheng's eyes, and his words left Qiao Zheng momentarily speechless.

"You want to stay in Qilin Mountain, that's fine. It has a Main Vein and a Right Pulse. Those two mountains have many slaves, and you can go there if they accept you. But here at the Left Pulse, we don't keep slaves."

Qiao Zheng said, "You should leave."

"I'm really not leaving," Qin Tian said stubbornly, "Even if people from the Main Vein and Right Pulse come begging me, I wouldn't care. I like staying at the Left Pulse."

Whoosh!

With these words, not only Qiao Zheng, but even Qiao Wenxuan and the other three, were dumbfounded.

They had never heard anyone say something like this before!

The Main Vein and Right Pulse have always looked down on the Left Pulse with their strong power.

Today, this slave actually said he wanted to stay at the Left Pulse and looked down on the Main Vein and Right Pulse, which made Qiao Zheng feel a slight stir in his heart.

"Why are you so insistent on staying in my Main Vein?" Qiao Zheng frowned.

Qin Tian looked towards Qiao Wenxuan and said, "Because, I like her."

Hiss!

As soon as he said this, Qiao Zheng's face turned green!

Qiao Wenxuan's face blushed bright red, thinking of the time at Duan Hun Cliff when Qin Tian had peeked at her. Although she felt nothing for Qin Tian, hearing this made her heart beat faster.

"You..."

"And her! And you, sir, I like everyone at the Left Pulse."

Just as Qiao Zheng was about to explode in anger, Qin Tian continued, leaving Qiao Zheng a bit stunned.

"I think you're all very kind people. The Main Vein and Right Pulse folks are arrogant, and I can't stand it or feel worthy of associating with them," Qin Tian continued.

"Pfft, a small slave could actually say such words."

Qiao Zheng's lips twitched, "I don't know what gave you the confidence to say this. Don't you know? In the eyes of the Main Vein and Right Pulse disciples, a slave is just an ant they can kill or bully as they please."

"That's exactly why I can't possibly stay in the Main Vein or Right Pulse. At least here in the Left Pulse, you won't humiliate me like that, will you?"

Qin Tian retorted and then said, "Sir, I'll help cook at the Left Pulse. Firstly, it increases manpower in the Left Pulse, and secondly, it can help Da Zhuang reduce stress. If Da Zhuang doesn't have to cook, he'll have more time for cultivation, and won't his cultivation level improve faster?"

This set of words managed to strike a chord in Qiao Zheng's heart.

Then, seizing the moment, Qin Tian added, "Now that I'm here and I've already cooked a meal, even if you want to chase me away, at least eat my cooking first. If you find it doesn't suit your taste, then chase me away, right? Then I'd leave willingly."

With his words reaching this point, Gao Dazhuang couldn't help but agree, "Yes, Master, try his cooking; it's really good."

"Eat, eat, eat? You still eat?" Instantly, Qiao Zheng gave Gao Dazhuang a glance and said helplessly, "If you devoted as much energy to your cultivation as you do to eating, would you still be at the Middle Stage of Qi Refinement now?"

"Oh, Master, I realize my mistake. In the future, I'll definitely..."

"Alright, alright, I've heard this a hundred times. When have you ever followed through?"

Qiao Zheng was quite exasperated with Da Zhuang. He turned his head to glance at Qin Tian again, saw the food on the stove, and knew it was Qin Tian's cooking, so he went straight in.

Qiao Wenxuan and the others followed closely.

Liang Xiaoyu walked in last, gave Qin Tian a sly smile and said, "Wow, Qin Tian, you really have a way with words. You even made our master speechless... Hee hee, I like you, slave, you're interesting."

Qin Tian was speechless and said, "You better not tease me. The master said one should focus on their aspirations."

Qiao Zheng walked into the kitchen and stared at the dishes for a few seconds before picking up his chopsticks.

He tried one dish after another, drank the soup, and eventually ate the cold rabbit dish.

"Master, how is it?" Gao Dazhuang quickly asked after seeing he finished eating.

Qiao Zheng's eyes brightened, startling Gao Dazhuang.

However, Qiao Zheng didn't speak but bit his lip, and a bead of sweat trickled down his forehead.

"Dad, I think Qin Tian's cooking is good. You can let him stay," Qiao Wenxuan suggested.

Qiao Zheng still didn't speak and just stared at Qiao Wenxuan.

"Are you afraid he'll cause trouble? Or that he doesn't know the rules?"

Qiao Wenxuan said, "If so, Dad, then I guarantee, if Qin Tian causes any trouble in the future, punish me along with him!"

Qin Tian, standing in the back, felt a warmth in his heart hearing this.

The people at the Left Pulse are truly kind-hearted...

But as the saying goes, kind people are often taken advantage of, and good horses are often ridden. They're too kind, and likely, they've been humiliated and bullied by the Main Vein and Right Pulse many times.

"Dad, say something."

"Master, you're not really going to chase Qin Tian away, are you? It's so late, and he's just a slave. There are so many fierce beasts on the mountain, I'm afraid..."

Qiao Wenxuan, Liang Xiaoyu, and Gao Dazhuang each spoke up for Qin Tian, but Qiao Zheng remained silent, not saying a word.

After about five or six seconds of duty, Qiao Zheng then glanced at Qin Tian and faintly said five words: "Trial period of one month."

Having said this, Qiao Zheng hurriedly walked out of the kitchen, making a hissing sound with his mouth.

Hearing this sound, Qiao Wenxuan suddenly realized and smiled softly, "I forgot, my dad never eats spicy food. He's afraid of it..."

"Hahaha, no wonder the master didn't say anything just now; he was breaking out in a sweat..."

"Ahahaha..."

Liang Xiaoyu and Gao Dazhuang laughed, but quickly lowered their voices, fearing Qiao Zheng might hear them.

"Trial period of one month, Qin Tian, my dad decided to keep you. From now on, you're one of us at Qilin Mountain's Left Branch." Qiao Wenxuan said to Qin Tian with joy.

Liang Xiaoyu and Gao Dazhuang also expressed their congratulations, making the atmosphere in the kitchen warm and pleasant.

Qin Tian glanced over Qiao Wenxuan, Liang Xiaoyu, and Gao Dazhuang, smiling gratefully and said:

"Thank you all for speaking up for me today, and for valuing a slave like me. From now on, we're all people of the Left Pulse, sharing joys and hardships together!"

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