Another Low-Level Puppet Upgrade Card

Qi Yunshu was not surprised that Lu Yang chose an uninhabited mountain peak.

To be honest, this option was specifically proposed by him considering Lu Yang's special circumstances.

Ordinary disciples who receive direct instruction are not qualified to establish their own schools and sects on their own.

Since she had already made up her mind to establish a good relationship with this Young Master Lu, she should naturally give generously and in a practical way; being hesitant would only make her seem petty.

Moreover, this mysterious young nobleman must be hiding secrets he doesn't want others to know.

Rather than having him live on the main peak where there are too many people and too much attention, it would be better to give him a quiet, secluded hilltop, which would be convenient for both of us.

Qi Yunshu stroked his beard, his tone gentle and straightforward. "Since Young Master Lu has made his choice, then I will personally take you to find a suitable mountain peak and entrust it to you."

Lu Yang solemnly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, True Lord."

It must be said that this True Lord leader is indeed a very decent person.

He had always had a pretty good impression of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

It is a righteous sect with strict rules and good order.

Throughout Lu Yang's many years of training, even during the most ordinary period before the system awakened, he never suffered any unfair treatment. His monthly salary was always paid on time, without any deductions.

This is quite rare among sects in the cultivation Immortal Realm.

Now, the True Lord Leader has generously presented such a great gift.

Lu Yang's impression of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect improved even further.

If the opportunity arises in the future, it wouldn't hurt to help this sect.

Seeing Lu Yang's satisfied expression, Qi Yunshu also smiled from the bottom of her heart.

He continued, "Young Master Lu, I suppose you wouldn't be interested in the meager monthly stipend of a personal disciple, so I'll forgo that. However, the privileges of a personal disciple will be fully granted to you. Furthermore, you won't be forced to complete sect missions. I have only one small request: if the sect ever faces a crisis, I hope Young Master Lu will lend a helping hand."

Lu Yang nodded readily. "No problem."

To be honest, given Lu Yang's current earning speed, he really doesn't care about that small monthly salary.

In the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, the monthly salary of high-ranking disciples only accounts for a small portion of their income; the real profits come from mission rewards.

Having the necessary permissions is sufficient.

This means that Lu Yang can exchange for Earth Grade Cultivation Method and Law Technique!

He can finally change his pitiful Heavy Sword Instruction!

Does anyone in the family understand this?!

His Cultivation Method are even inferior to those of his own puppet bodyguards!

It's so heartbreaking that anyone who hears it would be saddened, and anyone who sees it would be moved to tears!

As for lending a helping hand when the sect is in danger, it's not a big problem for Lu Yang.

He has a very good impression of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect now, and as long as it's not a situation where he has to go to his death, he is naturally willing to help.

Qi Yunshu seemed to remember something, glanced at Lu Yang, and said carefully, "By the way, according to the rules, a normal direct disciple has an elder as their master. However, Young Master Lu, your status is special. Whether or not you become a disciple is up to your own wishes. If you are willing, even the Supreme Elder, or even this old man, can be your master."

Under normal circumstances, a disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect must formally become an apprentice.

After all, the master-disciple relationship is one of the most stable and intimate relationships in the cultivation Immortal Realm, maintaining the inheritance and balance within the sect.

However, Lu Yang's situation is truly exceptional!

His background is shrouded in mystery; who knows if he has a powerful and influential figure guiding him?

If he rashly appointed an elder as his master, and in the event of offending that unknown being, wouldn't he be creating trouble for himself?

Therefore, Qi Yunshu simply handed the choice over to Lu Yang himself.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision, "Then I won't become an apprentice."

To be honest, Lu Yang didn't need his master at all for cultivation.

The purpose of an ordinary cultivator seeking a master is quite simple.

Firstly, the Cultivation Resources provided by the Master.

But let alone Golden Core elders, even Nascent Soul Realm elders probably aren't as wealthy as him.

Secondly, the master acts as a support for the disciple.

However, Wang Da was stronger than the Supreme Elders of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, so this point was of no use to him either.

Thirdly, the Master can answer questions and resolve doubts in cultivation, and impart knowledge and skills.

This was originally the only thing Lu Yang might need.

However, his current comprehension is astonishingly high. He can directly add points to his Cultivation Method using experience. Most importantly, he can experience every detail of the breakthrough in advance through the "Power of Money".

If he didn't have this unique skill, he might have considered becoming an apprentice.

In this way, I can learn from my master's breakthrough experience and accumulate some foundation for my own breakthrough.

But Lu Yang doesn't need that now.

Since becoming an apprentice would bring Lu Yang no benefit, there would naturally be no need for him to do so.

Qi Yunshu was actually a little disappointed when she saw that Lu Yang refused so decisively.

After all, if Lu Yang really became a disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, then he would have a genuine bond with the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

However, besides disappointment, he felt more relieved than anything else.

The fact that this Young Master Lu has no interest in becoming an apprentice precisely proves that there is indeed a lineage behind him.

He nodded, not pressuring him. "Since Young Master Lu is unwilling to become a disciple, then let's drop the matter. The authority of the personal disciple remains unchanged, and the position of master will remain vacant."

That concludes our discussion of the important matters.

The two strolled slowly down the spiral staircase, and once the atmosphere relaxed, they began to chat about trivial matters.

Qi Yunshu asked Lu Yang about his time at the entrance of the mountain peak.

After all, Lu Yang was a registered disciple of the sect, and his trajectory since entering the sect was clearly traceable. He had stayed on the initiation peak for more than four years.

He was indeed curious as to why a young man of such high status had stayed in the outer sect for so long.

Lu Yang could naturally tell that the old True Lord's words carried a hint of probing.

He simply smiled and said that his talent was limited, and he had only managed to break through to the Mid-stage Qi Refining after giving it his all.

Then Lu Yang clearly noticed that Qi Yunshu's expression was a bit stiff and her lips were twitching, so he quietly changed the subject.

Lu Yang felt completely innocent.

He's telling the truth!

Qi Yunshu then asked Lu Yang about his views on some of the sect's systems.

They even discussed their profound insights into the Metal Dao and the Dao of Sword Dao.

The Golden Sun Mountain Range are rich in golden energy, making them a blessed land for cultivators of the Metal Dao. Qi Yunshu himself is a Nascent Soul True Lord mainly cultivates the Metal Dao, so he is naturally more interested in talking about this than anything else.

Lu Yang had been diligently studying the Dao patterns of the Metal Dao and the Dao of Sword Dao, and took this opportunity to humbly seek guidance on some issues that he had not yet fully grasped.

When Qi Yunshu heard Lu Yang express his understanding of the Metal Dao, her heart was in turmoil.

Even though he had lived for over seven hundred years and seen countless brilliant geniuses, this was the first time he had ever seen a young cultivator in the Mid-stage Qi Refining who could have such a clear understanding of the Principle of the Great Dao!

He even made a comparison in secret and finally came to a conclusion that left him somewhat bewildered: many of the elders in the sect who were at the Golden Core Realm were probably not as good as this outer disciple in terms of their understanding of the Metal Dao!

Since Lu Yang took the initiative to ask for guidance, Qi Yunshu was generous in sharing his insights, recounting his accumulated understanding from hundreds of years of cultivating the Metal Dao.

He majored in the Metal Dao and did not delve into the Sword Dao, so all his lectures focused on the Way of Metal Dao.

Each point is presented in a simple and easy-to-understand way; a few words picked up casually are equivalent to the effort an ordinary Golden Core Realm cultivator would put into figuring things out on their own for several years.

Lu Yang listened with great eagerness.

Every word Qi Yunshu uttered corroborated the Dao patterns in his mind that he had not yet fully digested.

Those previously somewhat blurry areas gradually became clear and distinct under the personal guidance of Master Jin Hong.

Those parts that had already been understood, when interpreted from different perspectives, gave rise to new insights.

With his astonishing comprehension brought about by his near-ten-point intelligence, he was able to deduce new insights in his mind almost within moments of Qi Yunshu finishing a passage.

[The host engaged in a profound discussion with Qi Yunshu, the True Lord of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, gaining many insights and experiencing a surge of inspiration. The host has obtained: 1 Low-Level Puppet Upgrade Card, and the Fortune Trait: Gold-Thread Robe.]

Lu Yang's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

I never expected to receive a reward just for discussing True Lord with the Sect Master!

And to make matters worse, they even rewarded me with a Low-Level Puppet Upgrade Card!

Lu Yang has personally verified just how powerful this thing is!

Without any side effects, it directly elevates a puppet to a higher realm!

Wang Da is now able to stand at the Peak Nascent Soul stage and be on equal footing with Qi Yunshu, all thanks to this!

Now, with another one, he can create another Nascent Soul Realm puppet!

Not only that, there's also a new Fortune Trait!

Judging from the name, it should be a term for the Metal Dao that was summarized by the author during this discussion, combining Qi Yunshu's guidance with his own insights.

It has to be said, this Sect True Lord is truly his lucky star!

Lu Yang's gaze towards Qi Yunshu couldn't help but carry a hint of genuine kindness.

That gaze was even warmer than before.

As Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, Qi Yunshu naturally possessed extremely keen senses.

He noticed Lu Yang's change in mood almost immediately.

Lu Yang's mood seemed to inexplicably improve, and even the way he looked at him became more affectionate.

Qi Yunshu assumed that the two had hit it off and that this Young Master Lu had developed a better impression of him, which naturally pleased him.

He stroked his beard and casually made a small joke, "Young Master Lu seems to be in a good mood. Could it be that after discussing the Dao with me, you've gained some new insights into the Metal Dao?"

Lu Yang paused slightly, glancing at Qi Yunshu with a hint of surprise, then nodded with a light laugh, saying, "Sect True Lord, you truly have keen insight! You noticed that? I have indeed gained some understanding. It's all thanks to your guidance, True Lord."

Qi Yunshu: "?"

His smile froze instantly, and the finger twirling his beard hovered in mid-air for a long while before slowly lowering it.

No...

I was just joking around, and you actually took it to heart?!

And judging from your expression, it seems you've gained quite a bit of insight?!

Why don't I have any new insights of my own?!