Jing Yuan was also startled.
The Lord Yingyue was also a highly revered figure; now he was willing to join another organization and become someone else's subordinate?
"I just casually gave it a name with my beloved apprentice; the Reach Heaven Agent is not an organization, and you can't just join it whenever you wish."
Oliver's expression was calm and unreadable.
It was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
"Then please accept me as an apprentice, even if I only occasionally receive a little guidance, it would be enough."
Dan Feng's eyes were firm; he absolutely had to learn some skills from Oliver.
Jing Yuan tugged Teng Xiao's arm and whispered, "General, this is a good thing. With this relationship, Xianzhou Luofu will get a discount when hiring the Reach Heaven Agent in the future."
Teng Xiao suddenly realized.
That's right!
In that case, they could save a lot of money!
And also get closer to Oliver.
"Brother, I need a favor."
Teng Xiao came to Oliver again to discuss: "Help me take in two people, just as apprentices. We'll pay you tuition every year."
If he weren't a general, he would also want to become Oliver's disciple and learn his Immortal's Kneel.
Oliver was always having his perceptions shattered by this man.
Outsiders all said that General Teng Xiao was invincible and brave, capable of suppressing Evil Creatures and slaying Abundance.
But look at what he was doing in private.
So many ulterior motives.
Oliver: "You want to push Jing Yuan onto me too?"
Teng Xiao chuckled, "Hehe, I also want to see him get stronger. You taught Jingliu so well, teaching Jing Yuan will definitely be a piece of cake."
Oliver: "It's Jingliu's high talent; I didn't teach her anything."
Teng Xiao: "Don't be modest, big brother. Two people, two tenths of the profit annually as tuition."
Oliver didn't know how to respond.
He really didn't know how to teach.
Seeing Teng Xiao's persistent demeanor, he was also difficult to deal with.
"Alright, since you've called me brother, what more can I say? Jing Yuan and Dan Feng can be apprentices, and there's no need for tuition."
Oliver himself felt embarrassed to ask for so much tuition.
Coming to Xianzhou Luofu, he inexplicably gained two apprentices, and two of the High-Cloud Quintet at that.
Teng Xiao grinned, then shouted, "It's settled, hahaha! Jing Yuan, Imbibitor Lunae, from now on you are Oliver's apprentices, study hard!"
Jing Yuan and Dan Feng came before Oliver together, bowed and saluted: "Student Jing Yuan / Student Dan Feng, greetings, teacher."
Oliver's expression was calm.
But inwardly, he was quite pleased.
The future General of Xianzhou Luofu, the Vidyadhara Lord Yingyue, were both his students.
Just then.
Yingxing also quickly came before Oliver and saluted: "I also wish to become your apprentice."
He was exceptionally talented, but his lifespan was too short, and everyone on the Immortal Vessel of Cangcheng refused to let him take charge of the Artisanship Commission.
Yingxing wanted a place where he could shine.
That place was by Oliver's side.
Seeing others become apprentices, he naturally wanted to seize the opportunity.
Oliver was just wondering if gathering the High-Cloud Quintet would be a condition to complete the script.
And Yingxing just presented himself.
"Hmm, alright."
Oliver smiled and nodded.
Yingxing's eyes widened, and he smiled, quickly saluting: "Student Yingxing, greetings, teacher!"
Ah ~
Now they were all gathered.
The High-Cloud Quintet.
Jingliu as his apprentice, Bai Heng as his close friend, and Jing Yuan, Dan Feng, and Yingxing as his apprentices.
Oliver sighed inwardly: If reality were like this, it would be wonderful.
When he went to Xianzhou Luofu, the General of the Immortal Vessel would respectfully call him 'teacher'.
How delightful.
This time, Abundance gained a huge advantage.
Over the next decade, Oliver often led the High-Cloud Quintet to hunt monsters and level up, achieving numerous remarkable feats.
For example: driving away the Borisin fleet that invaded Thalassa; breaking the alliance between the Huai'an and Winged Builders within the Abundance Coalition Army; rescuing Cloud Knights controlled by the Puppet Octopi; annihilating millions of Void Rangers... they earned countless merits, and the reputation of the Reach Heaven Agent reached its peak.
In this history, there would be no High-Cloud Quintet, only the legend of the Reach Heaven Agent.
Star Calendar Year 7378.
Azure City.
In Jingliu's large residence.
Five people sat around a round table, drinking and chatting.
Oliver sat at the head of the table, with Jingliu beside him.
Jing Yuan, Dan Feng, and Yingxing consciously sat opposite them.
The three of them weren't fools; they could tell that Jingliu and Oliver's relationship was unusual.
And Bai Heng too.
"Speaking of Bai Heng, why hasn't she returned from buying clothes?"
Jingliu asked, worried.
Just as she spoke, Bai Heng appeared at the doorway, grinning.
"Sorry, I went to get a career fortune slip and got delayed. I'll drink three cups as punishment!"
Bai Heng was straightforward, downing three cups of wine without a pause.
"Seeing you so happy, was the career fortune slip highly auspicious?"
Jing Yuan asked.
"You got it right, but there's no prize!"
Bai Heng smiled broadly.
Oliver saw the five of them gathered together, drinking merrily, and couldn't help but exclaim, "To see all five of you so complete, it's like a wish fulfilled."
"Teacher, what do you mean? Will we fall apart later?"
Jing Yuan asked, his gaze fixed on Oliver with confusion.
Through years of interaction, Oliver had always been able to solve all problems with miraculous methods.
Jing Yuan often observed and pondered Oliver's words.
"You brat, always picking apart my words."
Oliver smiled, taking a sip of wine, "Since you want to hear it, I'll tell your fortune."
Oliver: "Among the five of you, one will not live long."
Everyone looked at Yingxing.
Because he was a short-lived species.
Yingxing gave a bitter smile: "Don't worry, I'm already content."
Oliver: "One person's life will be immortal."
Dan Feng held his wine, his expression indifferent: "No surprise."
Because he was an immortal Dragon Scion, capable of continuous reincarnation.
Oliver: "One person will board the Astral Express and travel far and wide."
Bai Heng laughed, raising her wine glass: "A dream come true!"
This was her pursuit.
Oliver: "One person will accept a legacy and protect the Xianzhou."
Jingliu felt this was referring to herself.
Wasn't she the legacy of a Sword Immortal? Protecting the Xianzhou, protecting Oliver.
Oliver: "And one person will leave the Alliance and scheme against the Arbiter."
As soon as'scheme' was mentioned.
Everyone knew it was Jing Yuan.
He was the only strategist here, with a sharp mind.
They hadn't expected him to be bold enough to scheme against an Aeon in the future; he had some potential.
At this moment, Jing Yuan asked again: "Since we all get what we desire, why would we separate then?"
Clearly, this was Oliver's joke.
No one took it too seriously.
Everyone had achieved their ideals and aspirations, and with Oliver bringing them together, they would surely not separate.
Oliver shook his head:
"Well, what if everyone's wishes go against what they desire?"
"The one who dies early is Bai Heng, the immortal one is Yingxing, the one who boards the Astral Express is Dan Feng, the one who accepts the legacy is Jing Yuan, and the one who leaves the Alliance is Jingliu."