"Well, now that the oath binds us, there's little point in secrets. I want the remaining fragments of the Great Void Art," he said, voice calm but earnest. "I only have the first three, but the path ends abruptly. I need the rest."
Tian Lei's gaze sharpened, but after a pause, he nodded.
"Fine," he said. "Protect me. Back me up until I'm strong enough to stand on my own... and I'll give you what you want."
Elder Haiyun gave a slow nod of agreement. "Very well."
But then he added with a wry grin, "That also means, whenever you're out of the sect, I'll be tailing you like a loyal shadow. Can't have anyone laying a finger on my precious disciple now, can I?"
"you will be my disciple, this will be your identity even if its only in name" he added.
Tian Lei chuckled softly.
"Just don't get in the way when I kill someone."
"Hoho! I like your spirit."
