Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law-Chapter 600 - 603: Becoming a Disciple

Generally speaking, people who do this are just looking for compensation. But come on! I’m the victim here, so why should I be the one to compensate him? This is against all reason.

However, Liu Ergou thought it through and realized it was the only path available to him. If that Swallow Li stays here, he’ll only cause more trouble.

Thinking of this, Liu Ergou decisively caved.

"Ahem, Senior Swallow Li, let’s cut to the chase," he said. "Just tell me what you want. We’re both straightforward people, so let’s speak plainly and not hem and haw about it! If you keep beating around the bush, this conversation is over!"

Hearing Liu Ergou speak so bluntly, Swallow Li’s eyes lit up, and he slapped the sofa. He boomed, "Alright! Since you’re being so direct, I’ll get straight to the point too! My only demand is that you become my disciple! If you become my disciple, I’ll act as if nothing happened. I won’t pursue the matter of that Great Restoration Pill, and I’ll leave immediately!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Ergou’s jaw nearly hit the floor. He looked at Swallow Li and couldn’t help but clean out his ear. Did I hear that right? Swallow Li wants me to become his disciple? This... this isn’t right! Something isn’t just a little off; it’s completely and utterly wrong! There’s definitely a scheme here.

Seeing Liu Ergou’s skeptical expression, Swallow Li harrumphed. "What, you’re not willing? Although my Flying Swallow Sect is just a third-rate sect now, it was once a renowned orthodox sect! We had at least a thousand disciples under our banner. We may have fallen on hard times, but a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse! We still carry some weight in the world of the Ancient Martial Sects. I’m telling you, you won’t be at a disadvantage with me as your master! Of course, you can refuse. But if you do, I can’t guarantee what might happen in the future!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou couldn’t help but press a hand to his forehead. That’s not an explanation, it’s a blatant threat. The meaning is crystal clear: if I refuse, I might suffer an ’accident.’ But I still don’t understand why this Swallow Li is so dead set on me becoming his disciple. Could he be after my Body Cultivation Technique? That... seems like a plausible reason...

While Liu Ergou was lost in thought, Swallow Li was already growing impatient. "Kid, stop overthinking! A simple yes or no will suffice!"

Hearing Swallow Li press him, Liu Ergou hesitated for a moment before asking, "It’s not impossible for me to accept you as my master, but there’s one problem! Sun Gang is your disciple. If I also become your disciple, then wouldn’t that mean..."

Swallow Li immediately understood Liu Ergou’s concern and waved his hand dismissively. "That Sun Gang is merely a nominal disciple, so don’t you worry about him. Once you become my disciple, you’ll be a formal one, far above a nominal disciple like him. He wouldn’t dare lay a finger on you! So, are you going to become my disciple or not?"

By this point, Swallow Li’s patience was wearing thin. His gaze on Liu Ergou began to fill with murderous intent.

Seeing this, Liu Ergou knew he couldn’t stall any longer. Any further delay would put his life in jeopardy. Right now, the most important thing was to stay alive. So, despite his extreme reluctance, Liu Ergou bowed deeply to Swallow Li.

"I... I am willing to take you as my master!"

"Master!"

Hearing Liu Ergou address him as ’Master,’ Swallow Li’s gloomy expression brightened like the sun breaking through the clouds.

"Hahaha! Good disciple!" he laughed heartily. "As for your initiation gift, consider it already given! So don’t even think about asking for one!" With that, Swallow Li stood up and headed for the door. "I have matters to attend to, so I’ll head back to Jingdu first. I’ll tell your senior martial sister to come find you, and she will train you on my behalf! I’m off!"

After saying his piece, Swallow Li strode out the door. All that remained on Liu Ergou’s face was a bitter smile.

Just then, as if remembering something, he shouted, "Wait, Master! Don’t go yet, I have a question! You haven’t told me how many people are in the Flying Swallow Sect! I’m afraid I might not recognize fellow disciples if I run into them!"

Hearing Liu Ergou’s question, Swallow Li replied without turning back, "Don’t worry, you won’t run into any fellow disciples. Including Sun Gang and now you, the Flying Swallow Sect has a grand total of four members!"

With that, Swallow Li’s figure vanished from Liu Ergou’s sight.

Liu Ergou was left utterly dumbfounded. Now I’m one hundred percent certain I’ve been press-ganged onto a pirate ship. Swallow Li definitely has some ulterior motive for forcing me to become his disciple. Damn it! A sect with only four people? What kind of joke is this?

Thinking this, Liu Ergou felt tears welling up. But what was done was done; it was too late for regrets. Besides, he had only done it to save his life.

However, what Liu Ergou didn’t know was that once Swallow Li was downstairs, he turned and looked up at the floor where Liu Ergou’s apartment was, the corners of his mouth curling into a smirk. Then, in a voice only he could hear, he muttered, "You little rascal, your lie is riddled with holes. Did you really think an old fox like me couldn’t see through it? Eating a random fruit and having an old man teach you Ancient Martial Arts in a dream? Why didn’t you just say someone flew to you on a sword and offered to take you away to cultivate immortality?

"But, it’s precisely this clumsy lie that confirmed it for me. You are from the main branch of the Xuanyuan Family. Only a true Xuanyuan can learn the Xuanyuan True Qi! After all these years... I can finally fulfill my destiny."

At this, Swallow Li’s expression turned sinister. "So what if a bunch of side branches rebelled? This world of the Xuanyuan Family was never yours to take! The main branch will return sooner or later. You’ve all enjoyed your wealth and glory for long enough!"

Sneering, Swallow Li shook his head and walked away.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Liu Ergou was in agony.

"Ah, it’s over! I’m so screwed!" he wailed, his head resting on Lu Shuangyu’s lap. "I actually accepted Sun Gang’s teacher as my master! What in the world did he see in me? Can’t I just change it, whatever it is?! I’m doomed, completely doomed!"

Watching him wail, Lu Shuangyue smiled. "Alright, Er Gou, don’t be like this. Things might not be as bad as you think. There’s still a chance to turn this around."