Zhuang Wudao was stunned for only a few breaths before he recovered. Things had already happened before his eyes, so no matter how unbelievable it seemed, it was useless not to believe it. It was better to face the reality as early as possible.
At this time, he had a vague sense of absurdity in his heart. Not long ago, he was preparing to enter the Taoist and Heavenly path, so as to get rid of his identity as a scoundrel in the market, become a disciple of the sect, and truly embark on the path of spiritual practice.
However, a few months later, he was already a true disciple of Li Chen. And the person who changed his destiny through Taoism and Heavenly Path was the former high-ranking Master Yuecheng Guijie.
After Gu Yueming paid homage to Jie Fa Zhenren and many golden elixir cultivators in the hall one by one, Yun Lingyue smiled and asked Jie Fa for instructions.
"This son has successfully entered the Taoist realm, and according to the sect's rules, he should be granted the status of a true disciple. I wonder, Master, do you want to accept him as a disciple?"
Master Jiefa on the stage smiled and shook his head: "I don't have much life left, so how can I still have the energy to train my disciples? I have already told you that Wudao is my closed disciple. Under him, I will not accept any more
only."
Zhuang Wudao saw Gu Yueming's body trembling slightly from a distance, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but he concealed it very well.
You may not be able to hide the secret of the festival, but your expressions and movements are all appropriate.
Anyone who cannot become a member of the Yuanshen Sect will feel disappointed. This Gu Yueming behaved appropriately, but also with great sense of proportion.
If it were Zhuang Wudao who was a virtuous person, he would probably feel guilty and try his best to make amends. This person is really profound.
Yun Lingyue was not surprised. Then she looked around the Sutra transmission hall and glanced at the many interested Jindan monks: "This boy is extremely talented and his character is unique. It would be a pity if he didn't have a famous teacher to train him.
.I wonder who Master thinks it is appropriate for this son to worship under?"
Jiefa frowned slightly, then smiled again: "Your sixth junior brother is withering under your seat and is still unconscious. I will make the decision for this son to worship under Huaying. I wonder what you think?"
There was a sudden silence in the lecture hall, and the Jindan elders who had originally intended to fight for Gu Yueming were all speechless.
Linghua Ying was originally the successor of Jie Fa, but now he is seriously injured and comatose. He is like a cripple and will undoubtedly fall.
In the past, this sixth disciple of Jie Fa, who still had six or seven hundred years of longevity, did not care about his own inheritance. He gave several talented disciples to his fellow disciples. So far, not even one of them has
He didn't leave any disciples or descendants, and he didn't leave any descendants of his own blood.
When Jie Fa was feeling sad at this moment, it was really meaningful for Gu Yueming to worship Ling Huaying.
Although everyone was moved, they really had no shame in fighting over the unconscious Ling Huaying.
Even Zhuang Wudao, at this moment, thought that Jiefa's move was probably to leave a legacy and a trace of incense for the sixth senior brother.
"Sixth Junior Brother, are you seated?"
However, Yun Lingyue did not respond directly, but mused: "Disciple does not think there is anything wrong. However, Junior Brother Huaying has been in a coma and has no signs of waking up. I am afraid that he will not be able to personally guide his disciples in practice. Such a situation
Come, I'm afraid I'll delay this child."
"This matter is simple. Lingyue, you have a lot of talents in recent years. Mu Xuan, Wu Huan and others are all temporary talents who are promising golden elixirs. They are obviously good at training children. Before Hua Ying wakes up, Gu Yueming temporarily
It’s up to you to teach me how to get started with Qi training.”
Jie Fa said nonchalantly, and then took a deep look at Gu Yueming: "I will also take care of him a little and take some time to teach him, and I can still do it."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall acted with understanding. They knew that at this time, although Gu Yueming had not truly worshiped Master Jiefa, his identity was not much different from that of Yuanshen disciple.
After the matter was settled, everyone in the hall dispersed one after another. Master Jiefa also got up early and left the table, returning to the summit.
Zhuang Wudao did not leave, knowing that Gu Yueming must have come to look for him. Sure enough, when the Sutra Hall was empty, Gu Yueming still stayed in the hall, looking straight at Zhuang Wudao.
Sikong Hong saw this and was surprised at first. Then he seemed to remember something and said with relief: "You two should be from Yuecheng, Soochow?"
"Exactly"
Gu Yueming said with a smile: "Uncle Zhuang and I have known each other for a long time. The Lichen Academy in Yuecheng is ranked low, and there are only three places for this competition. As a result, during the examination, the disciple was unfortunately among the top four.
I met Uncle Zhuang before and was eliminated. That battle is still fresh in my memory, and I am convinced that I lost."
"Is there anything else going on?"
Sikong Hong was even more surprised. He took a closer look at the two of them, then shook his head and laughed: "This little one who has crossed the city is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. Apart from you two, I heard that a female disciple under Chi Lingzi,
He was also born in Yuecheng, and also
You are gifted and enlightened. Since you two are from the same Yue City and have been classmates for a long time, you should be close to each other. In the future, you need to work together with one heart and one mind, and do not let down the high expectations of your elders. You must know that ten fingers are connected to the heart, and you will be prosperous and suffer losses.
The principle of loss."
In the last sentence, Sikong Hong deliberately emphasized his tone. He would not pay attention to what happened between the two of them and what kind of grudges they had between them. Since they are all in the same lineage of Xuanling Mountain at this time, they should work together.
, can no longer think of him.
Seeing Zhuang Wudao and Gu Yueming, they both leaned forward with respectful expressions, but Sikong Hong walked out of the hall with his hands behind his hands: "You must keep this in mind, Master Gu Yue, your Uncle Yun has asked someone to arrange it for you."
The place of practice and the matter of receiving the monthly salary for the exercises. You can come to the peak to find him later."
When Sikong Hong's figure disappeared outside the palace gate, deathly silence returned to the Dharma Transfer Hall.
Zhuang Wudao gradually felt that the atmosphere here was so depressing that it was even difficult to breathe, but he still smiled slightly and did not feel stiff at all.
"I haven't congratulated Master Nephew Gu Yue yet on his second path to heaven. Among the disciples of the Lichen Outer Sect, no one has been able to cross it in decades."
“Just a fluke”
Gu Yueming nodded slightly, with the same smile, and was not rude at all: "Uncle Master is probably very surprised? Taoism is a heavenly path. I just held on to the hope of what might happen, but luckily I crawled out of the dust.
Come up. I'm so lucky."
"It was a bit unexpected, but it will be cleared up. You, Gu Yueming, are definitely not someone who is willing to give up easily, and you will not give up easily. I already knew your character during the examination."
Zhuang Wudao sighed in his heart. He should have expected that Gu Yueming would never wait to die with the Gu Yue family after losing to him.
In a sense, they are actually quite similar.
"So now, how do you want to treat my nephew Gu Yue, who is lucky enough to have made his way to heaven?
However, Gu Yueming shook his head and avoided answering: "Uncle Zhuang is joking, but I don't believe it. With my uncle's wisdom, I can't see that there is no conflict between you and me. Qin Feng is far away, and you can worship me, uncle."
Li Chen had already withdrawn from the whirlpool in Yuecheng. That day on the pier, he was even thousands of miles away from Beitang's home. How could he
Not expressly? I had no enmity with my uncle in the past, and we have no grudges recently. In fact, there are no casualties between us. The battle for the examination is a thing of the past. But now, we are in the same lineage of Xuanling Mountain, just as Uncle Sikong said, you and I
When one is prosperous, both are prosperous, and when one is harmed, both are harmed. Why can't some conflicts be resolved?"
"So if division is beneficial, enemies will be enemies, and if unity is beneficial, then we will become closer?"
Zhuang Wudao sighed secretly in his heart, Gu Yueming was really brilliant. With just these words, he could no longer be hostile to him.
Even if there is still vigilance in the heart, one can only keep it in mind.
"Uncle Master, if you think so, it's not a bad idea."
Gu Yueming said calmly: "Just for you and me to be in the Xuanling Mountains, we need to work together and work together with one heart and one mind."
"Then let's work together—"
Zhuang Wudao smiled freely and walked towards the outside of the palace gate.
"My nephew has just started his career, and his affairs are complicated. Zhuang took his leave first. If my nephew has any problems in the future, he can come to Banyuelou for a small gathering."
His Zhuang Wudao magnanimity cannot be inferior to that of Gu Yueming, a person who was once defeated by him.
At this moment, Gu Yueming, who was behind him, looked at Zhuang Wudao's leaving figure with extremely complicated eyes.
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On the way back to Banyue Tower, Zhuang Wudao frowned all the time. Nie Xianling was pulled by Zhuang Wudao and followed behind him, with an expression of both anxiety and curiosity.
When he came a few days ago, although Zhuang Wudao didn't speak, he was far from as silent and preoccupied as he is today. He was also half-hearted when performing escape techniques, and almost made mistakes several times.
"Sir, do you know Gu Yueming? This man is really powerful. The second path to heaven is death and nine rebirths."
When Zhuang Wudao was talking to Gu Yueming, Nie Xianling was already waiting outside the palace, so he didn't know what happened.
"More than just acquaintances? They are also enemies."
Being brought back to his senses by Nie Xianling's words, Zhuang Wudao smiled sarcastically to himself: "There used to be some old grudges between you and me, my master, which almost made them unable to stand up. Now it's better, the two of them have become uncles and nephews.
.”
Nie Xianling was surprised: "Is he an enemy? Are you worried that he will take revenge?"
"I won't take revenge. This man is extremely smart and will not do such stupid things. Even if he really hates me, he doesn't have the guts for the time being."
Zhuang Wudao's eyes flashed, and his bitterness became stronger: "It's just that there are some things that I would be very embarrassed to be caught in the middle of, and I don't know what to do. Forget it, why should I tell you this?"
Nie Xianling was silent for a moment. Although she was more curious, she obediently stopped asking any questions.
The Half-Moon Tower in the distance was already in sight, and when Zhuang Wudao stopped his escape in front of the peak lake, he was not surprised to find two more figures in front of his building.
One of them is Beitang Wan'er. The other one is Xia Miao.
Zhuang Wudao sighed again in his heart, and turned around to leave, but he knew that he could not escape. But just as he approached, Beitang Wan'er asked, "Who did Gu Yueming worship in the end?"