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Chapter 163 - Gaining Master's Permission Part 2
Chapter 163 - Gaining Master's Permission Part 2
Everything that his master had done for him and could still do for him was incredible and Adam didn't want to anger his master or cause him to no longer wish to teach him. Even if it wasn't for his own benefit, Adam's master had already spent enough time on him and he wanted to repay him however he could.
However, assisting Angela and the Maxwell Family was also a big opportunity for Adam and he also didn't want to miss out on it and go back against what he had already promised Angela.
??He was in the middle of a dilemma and he was hoping that his master would see that and grant him the permission that he was looking for, so that he could keep both the tie with Angela and his master.
As soon as Adam's master heard him mention being friends with someone from the Maxwell Family, his face suddenly tensed up and he suddenly sat up from his previously slumped position.
"Master I do not wish to go against you or do something that may anger you, but can you listen to my perspective before you judge my situation" requested Adam before his master could say anything.
"Go ahead" permitted his master who had calmed down.
"Master, I claim to be your disciple that you can trust and will assist you in the future, but I think disallowing me from forming an alliance with a friend from the Maxwell Family would be limiting my growth. If you have a vendetta against them, you will probably be disappointed to find that all of those that you were enemies with, have probably passed away. It is the modern day and age, we can communicate worldwide at the click of a button and I think that everything you once knew had completely changed" stated Adam.
"I think I am capable of making wise decisions and I will not be submitting to anyone or becoming anyone's lapdog. All that is happening is that I am assisting a friend in becoming the Maxwell Head and in the process gaining a useful and powerful ally. With it, I will be of greater use to you and will be able to assist you more in the future, rather than me staying as a lone cultivator that has no connections" continued Adam confidently but respectfully.
After Adam had finished what he had to say, his master sat there quietly and was deep in thought, while Adam sat silently opposite him, waiting for him to speak.
'The boy is growing and developing quickly and he has come into direct contact with the large families sooner than I expected. Yet he was somehow able to become friends with a candidate for the next family head without needing to submit to them or join the family. He is right about the changes and maybe I should give him a chance. But I still can't allow my possible disciple to join that family. As long as he keeps his distance and keeps it merely as a mutually beneficial friendship, it should be okay' thought the old man to himself as he looked at Adam's red eyes.
Everything Adam had said made sense and wasn't unreasonable as he also saw something that was slightly different about Adam's red eyes that had become much calmer.
After his Bloodlust had been relieved by killing the triad members, Adam had complete control over the Bloodlust characteristic and his killing intent no longer affected others through his eyes and his aura.
Killing beasts in the Dungeon no longer relieved his Bloodlust and if there was a good reason for it, Adam would kill in reality to help him keep his Bloodlust under control.
He thought of it as an unhealthy craving, similar to how a vampire would have to drink blood, and as long as he satisfied craving every once in a while, it would no longer affect him or how he acted.
"I still haven't officially accepted you as my disciple and successor, but you are my student and must follow my rules. However, as long as you do not officially join the family or submit to their control, I can accept that you want to help your friend. But if you go against that, I will cut ties with you" decided his master after thinking about it for a short while.
"Thank you very much, master" thanked Adam respectfully as he bowed to his master.
Adam was very grateful for his master and his master had never asked for anything apart from snacks, yet was willing to spend as much time as Adam wanted to teach him.
"Master I cannot stay now and must take my leave as I have some urgent matters to attend to" said Adam as he prepared to leave.
"But before I leave master, I would like to remind you that I want to become your disciple and would also like to help you and repay you for your teachings. I am also willing to hear about your past and your worries and help you in solving them if you would like to do so. I know you probably do not trust me yet, but right now I do not pose a threat to you, yet am offering my help. I just want to repay you and help you, since you have helped my training greatly" stated Adam who knew that most of his cultivation and fighting fundamentals were thanks to his master.
Without much time to waste, after telling his master that he was willing to offer him his help, Adam carried his motorcycle out of the dojo and drove off, back towards the city.
"He, we will see if you are capable and trustworthy enough in the future" scoffed the old man to himself after Adam left, as he smiled slightly for the first time in centuries.
Adam had become very accustomed to driving the motorcycle, especially with his Hunter's mind that enhanced his memory and focus, as he drove back to the city, weaving through the traffic.