Jiuyang Zongshan Gate, Danxia Blessed Land Piaomiao Hall.
There are thousands of auspicious mists in the hall, and the fresh air is lingering. Three people are sitting on the jade platform.
Everyone's appearance is blurry, as if light and shadow are floating, as if they are real or illusory. At a glance, you can tell that they are here in the form of scattered light.
Huo Enrong, who was sitting in the middle, glanced at the other two people and said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Li and Daoist Yu, I believe both of you have heard about Lin Shen's incident."
Master Li, who was on the left, nodded slightly and said with a smile: "That's natural. Jiuyang Sect is the first monk to achieve a first-grade spiritual vein. The whole sect has already spread the news. How could I not know?"
Dean Yu on the right also nodded slightly.
Huo Enrong muttered: "To become a monk with a first-grade spiritual vein, even the real person in charge was not as good as it was at first. What's more important is that this boy has no background and relied on his own hard work all the way. In this way, he can still achieve a first-grade spiritual pulse, no matter in terms of qualifications or
The character of your mind is truly breathtaking!”
"This son has a great future, and he has formed a connection with my master and disciples early on. In my opinion, it would be best to join my disciples as soon as possible. What do you two fellow Taoists think?"
Master Li stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Very good, the Three Sects Competition will be coming soon. If there is one more genius in my master-disciple lineage, one more person will be able to participate in the Three Sects Competition."
"I have no objection either." Dean Yu said slowly.
The voice was unexpectedly melodious and melodious, as sweet as the sound of mountain springs. She was actually a Taoist nun.
Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Huo Enrong showed a smile on his face and said calmly:
"In that case, let one of the three of us accept Lin Shen as his disciple."
Dean Li was about to speak, but Dean Yu beside him had already spoken.
"I'm here to take Lin Shen as my disciple."
As soon as these words came out, Huo Enrong and Master Li both looked surprised.
Although Master Yu is one of the three masters in the master-disciple lineage, he is obsessed with cultivation on weekdays and rarely pays attention to external affairs. Even if he comes to attend talks like this time, he rarely speaks out on the affairs within the sect. He usually
It was decided by the two of them through discussion.
This is the first time that I have taken the initiative to take over affairs like this!
But after thinking about it, Huo Enrong and Dean Li were relieved again.
After all, he is a spiritual cultivation genius with a bright future, so it is not surprising that Yu Yuan takes the initiative.
Huo Enrong and Master Li have many true disciples, but Master Yu and the dignified Master of the Alchemy Academy have only one true disciple left.
It was rare that she wanted to accept Lin Shen as her disciple, and Huo Enrong and Dean Li couldn't compete with her for a while.
The two looked at each other, thought for a moment and then agreed.
"Then leave it to fellow Daoist Yu!"
After staying in the East District for two days, Lin Shen bid farewell to Xiao Ai and returned to Jiuyang Taoist Temple.
As soon as I stepped into the Taoist temple, I saw a paper crane flying towards me.
Lin Shen reached out and took it, opened it and saw that it was a flying letter from Si Yuanpei, telling him to come see him as soon as he returned to the Taoist Academy.
"Speaking of which, once a Taoist disciple is promoted to a monk, he or she will automatically graduate from the Taoist Academy."
Lin Shen couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
It was said that he had only been in the Taoist Temple for about two years, and most of that time was either practicing outside or practicing in seclusion. The time he actually spent in the Taoist Temple was less than one-fifth.
Even he himself never expected that he would become a monk so quickly.
But soon, Lin Shen regained his composure.
Looking back in the future, Jiuyang Taoist Temple is just one of the countless stopping points on his way to the top of his spiritual path, so there is no need to dwell too much on it.
When they arrived at the courtyard where the Master of the Superior Courtyard lived, Xie Jingsheng was already waiting in front of the door.
When he saw Lin Shen, a smile appeared on his face.
"Master Lin. Lin."
Seeing that Xie Jingsheng looked like he didn't know how to call him, Lin Shen smiled and said, "Senior brother, just call me the same as before."
I saw Lin Shen during the expedition against the Tiger Division a year ago. At that time, Lin Shen was just a disciple of the Lower Court with some reputation.
Who would have thought that within one year, Lin Shen would have become a monk.
It almost makes you feel like you are in a dream!
Looking at himself, he has not even reached the ninth level of Mingqiao, let alone condensed spiritual veins.
Thinking of this, Xie Jingsheng couldn't help but feel complicated.
Fortunately, he quickly collected his thoughts and turned around to lead the way.
"Let's go, Junior Brother Lin, Master is waiting for you inside!"
The two of them walked in side by side.
It is still the classic and quiet tea room.
Xie Jingsheng arrived in front of the tea room and turned around to leave.
Lin Shen pushed open the door and entered.
The layout of the tea room is still very simple, with nothing else except a coffee table and two futons.
Si Yuanpei sat behind the coffee table opposite the door.
Different from the past, when he saw Lin Shen this time, he no longer sat down quietly, but stood up and bowed his head as a courtesy.
"Fellow Daoist Lin is so polite."
Lin Shen was slightly startled and returned the favor with a strange expression.
This subtle change in demeanor did not escape Si Yuanpei's eyes. He smiled faintly and said:
"A successful monk is a member of my generation. You and I are both Yunling Stage monks, and we should get along with each other as equals from now on."
After a pause, he said again.
"As for how you and Jingsheng want to get along with each other in private, that is your freedom."
Apparently I heard the conversation between Lin Shen and Xie Jingsheng outside.
Lin Shen nodded thoughtfully.
Monks are the backbone of a sect.
Being promoted to a monk means that he has broken away from the ranks of ordinary disciples and begun to enter the ranks of high-level people.
Si Yuanpei, who was as high as the master of the Taoist Academy, now had to treat him as an equal.
This is the status of a monk!
Once you are freed from the prison, you will have the rights and status that ordinary people dream of!
After Lin Shen sat down, Si Yuanpei's sleeved robe waved across the surface of the coffee table, and instantly he saw an exquisite tea set on the coffee table.
Si Yuanpei then flicked his fingers, and a golden bean fell to the side, turning into a boy with red skin and white teeth and horns on his head. He knelt down obediently and started making tea.
Soon the tea room was filled with the faint fragrance of tea.
when.
A cup of tea was gently placed in front of Lin Shen. The fragrance of the young leaves in the cup was refreshing.
"This is the best Yunlong Pu tea. Try it."
Lin Shen picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He felt that the spiritual energy was clear and moistening his lungs, and the fragrance lingered between his teeth and cheeks. He nodded unconsciously and said to himself that the tea was good.
With the tea in his stomach, Si Yuanpei finally got down to business.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, what grade of spiritual veins have you created?"
"First grade." Lin Shen put down the teacup and said.
Si Yuanpei nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "First-grade spiritual veins are of great importance, so fellow Taoist Lin, please don't ask me more questions if you think I'm too troublesome."
Seeing Lin Shen smiling and shaking his head, he continued:
"According to the rules of the Taoist Academy, disciples who become monks automatically graduate from the Taoist Academy and are given the status of true disciples. Therefore, from today on, Fellow Daoist Lin is the true disciple of the sect!"
Lin Shen took another sip of tea and did not answer.
These are all things that should be done, the really important things are yet to come.
Sure enough, Si Yuanpei's voice sounded again, this time a little more solemn.
"According to the sect's rules, true disciples will generally join the sect of a certain elder, become his direct disciple, and be able to teach the Tao, or join a certain court and receive the position of deacon."
What Si Yuanpei said are the two most common ways for disciples of Jiuyang Sect to be promoted to monks.
The former is actually apprenticeship.
Those who can embark on this path are either children of aristocratic families and have elders of the same clan or elders who are close to the aristocratic families as elders. As long as they are promoted to monks, they will naturally have channels to become disciples and teach them the secrets of Taoism and Xuan Gong.
Or he is a civilian child with outstanding qualifications who is appreciated and valued by a certain elder, and thus takes over his mantle.
And this is also the origin of the formation of the master-disciple line of power!
Only those monks who have neither background nor outstanding qualifications will choose the second way out.
This kind of people often have mediocre qualifications. They have wasted decades in the sect and were promoted to monks by chance. However, their spiritual veins are inferior and they are old. Their future is almost cut off. No one will accept them if they want to become disciples, so they have to lead in the courtyard.
He took up a deaconship to spend his remaining years.
"No one in the sect has ever created a first-grade spiritual vein before. Your incident has caused quite a stir in the entire sect. Many elders have expressed their intention to accept you as a disciple. However, under the influence of Elder Zhao and Principal Yu,
After taking action, they all retreated." Si Yuanpei came slowly.
"Who are these two?" Lin Shen expressed doubts at the right time.
In fact, he didn't know much about many high-level relationships in the sect.
Si Yuanpei also knew this and patiently explained it.
"Zhao Quan, the head of the Zhao family, one of the three major surnames, is a ninth-level monk of Xuanguang. He is one of the monks in the sect who is most promising to succeed in returning elixirs. Speaking of which, his daughter is in the same class as you. Zhao Xueying, you should know her."
Zhao Xueying’s father!
Lin Shen was slightly surprised, but he did not expect that aristocratic family would also extend an olive branch to him, and it would also be the Zhao family, one of the three major surnames.
Si Yuanpei was not surprised at all.
The potential shown by Lin Shen is really amazing!
As long as the powerful family members are not stupid, they will definitely not miss the opportunity to win over Lin Shen.
And the candidates they recommend are also very particular.
Not only is Zhao Quan himself a powerful person at the ninth level of Xuanguang, it is said that his daughter Zhao Xueying also has a good relationship with Lin Shen.
If you accept Lin Shen as your disciple, if things go well in the future, you might be able to transform from master and disciple to son-in-law.
Binding talents through marriage has always been the specialty of aristocratic families!
After taking a sip of tea and waiting for Lin Shen to digest the news, Si Yuanpei continued:
"Yu Siyu, the master of the Yu Academy, is at the ninth level of Xuan Guang. He is also one of the most promising monks in the sect to succeed in returning alchemy. He is also the master of the Alchemy Academy!"
"Master Yu rarely accepts apprentices, and he has only had two apprentices over the years. This time he offered to accept you as his apprentice, it is enough to show that you have excellent qualifications!"
Speaking of this, Si Yuanpei, who was as indifferent as he was, couldn't help but feel a sigh in his heart.
Ordinary true disciples who want to learn from a famous teacher would not ask for it a thousand times and go to great lengths to exhaust their connections.
Wherever Lin Shen was like this, before he even opened his mouth to become a disciple, a lot of elders had already jumped out to accept him as a disciple.
Among them are even powerful monks at the level of Elder Zhao and Master Yu!
Neither of them knew how many years they had had a direct disciple.
"Elder Zhao and Master Yu are both masters of the sect and have profound cultivation. No matter which sect you become a disciple of, it will be of great benefit to your future growth. You might as well consider it carefully!"
Although Si Yuanpei belongs to the master-disciple lineage, he still speaks relatively objectively and does not take the opportunity to belittle the power of the family and promote the master-disciple lineage.
He didn't even bother to do it.
Lin Shen fell into deep thought.
He actually didn't care much.
For him, becoming a disciple is actually just to make it easier for him to obtain the cultivation techniques.
So it doesn't seem to make any difference to him who is his disciple.
Even though he and the aristocratic family seemed to be at odds with each other, in the final analysis, the only ones who really had a problem with him were the Yan family and the Kuang family.
The former has been cleared out, while the latter is just a prominent family and far from representing the power of the family.
If he really wants to worship Zhao Quan as his disciple and become a member of the family's power, if the Kuang family wants to take revenge on him, other families will probably be the first to refuse!
Of course, it seems good to worship the Master Yu.
"On one side are the aristocratic family forces, on the other side are the master and apprentice lineage. Rather than becoming a disciple, it is more like choosing a camp."
Lin Shen secretly shook his head.
Unless he doesn't want to acquire more powerful cultivation techniques and is willing to slow down the speed of his cultivation, standing aside is unavoidable.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Shen had an idea in his mind and asked in a deep voice:
"Which one, Master Si, Elder Zhao or Master Yu, is good at flying swordsmanship?"
Si Yuanpei was stunned, not expecting Lin Shen to ask such a question.
After reacting, he took a deep look at Lin Shen.
"Do you want to become a swordsman?"
"Some interest."
Si Yuanpei nodded, without asking any further questions, and said, "Prince Yu is famous for her powerful swordsmanship, and her two disciples were also famous sword cultivators among the younger generation."
After hearing this, Lin Shen no longer hesitated and made a decision immediately.
"I choose Dean Yu!"
"Okay, let's go, I will take you into the mountain gate to meet Master Yu!"
The head of the department stood up and walked out of the tea room.
Although he would not belittle the power of the family, he was not a pedantic person either. Seeing that Lin Shen had made a decision, he immediately decided to finalize the apprenticeship as soon as possible to avoid long nights and many dreams and complications.
Like Jiuyang Taoist Temple, the mountain gate of Jiuyang Sect is also located in a different space, or in the blessed land of cave heaven.
The location is somewhere above the central area of Linlong City.
When Si Yuanpei used the talisman to open the entrance and a gap opened in the sky, Lin Shen immediately felt the abundant spiritual energy leaking from it, which was much richer than Jiuyang Taoist Temple and Xuandu Mountain.
"It is indeed a blessed place-level cave!" Lin Shen secretly sighed.
"True disciples are already qualified to get an exclusive training cave in the mountain gate. Once you become the master of Yuyuan, you can go to Gongde Academy to choose a training cave." Si Yuanpei said casually.
Lin Shen's heart moved when he heard this.
The Jiuyang Sect's mountain gate is a blessed land-level cave-heaven blessed land, and the caves opened in it are at least as good as the Qi Palace level.
Even if it is not as good as the place with the richest spiritual energy in Jiuyang Taoist Temple, it is almost the same.
"Let's go."
Si Yuanpei flew into the entrance first.
Lin Shen came to his senses and followed without hesitation.
After his eyes flashed, Lin Shen looked again and found that the scenery in front of him had changed dramatically.