Desiring to Pass On a Divine Ability
"Tsk tsk!" Nong Zhu exclaimed in amazement. She circled him several times. With Bi Changchun's more than two thousand years of experience, he could accurately judge the quality and grade of any elixir once it reached his mouth. There was no doubt about it; he was absolutely right.
"With his half-dead, pathetic state, how could his alchemy skills reach such a transcendent level?" Nong Zhu glanced at Yue Qianchou on the ground and asked incredulously.
You look like a half-dead, pathetic creature! Yue Qianchou looked at Nong Zhu with resentment in his eyes and quickly got up from the ground.
Knowing the situation clearly, Bi Changchun wouldn't argue with Nong Zhu about it. His expression had returned to calm as he asked Yue Qianchou, "Didn't you say you had some ideas when you came back this time? Tell me your ideas!"
The surroundings were a mess, which didn't attract his attention. Instead, he was more concerned about Yue Qianchou's matter. It seemed that Yue Qianchou's elixir hadn't been given in vain; the gift's value and the timing of its delivery were perfect.
Recalling the conversation that had been interrupted when he first arrived, Yue Qianchou composed himself and solemnly replied, "Master, this is what I'm thinking. I'm not well-liked by either side in the Huaxia Cultivation World. Rather than that, I'd like to go deep behind enemy lines and travel to countries outside of China. Perhaps I can play a greater role there."
Upon hearing this, Nong Zhu was stunned for a moment. After realizing what he meant, he sneered, "I think you're really courting death. Your master went to great lengths to turn China into a forbidden zone for Spirit Transformation stage experts, so you could act all high and mighty inside. Heh heh! And you, with nothing better to do, want to jump out of that zone and into their lair. Kid, let me tell you, they won't be as polite to you as your master and I are. They could take your life with a flick of their wrist. Don't think you're so great. The experts in this world are far more powerful than you imagine."
"No matter how powerful he is, he can't possibly be more powerful than my master," Yue Qianchou retorted dismissively, while also flattering his master.
"Hey! Good, good, good!" Nong Zhu turned around and sneered at Bi Changchun, "Old Bi, your apprentice doesn't know his place and needs to be disciplined! You have to keep an eye on him! Don't let him die young."
Bi Changchun frowned. In terms of overall strength, the Huaxia Cultivation World was at a disadvantage in conflicts with Cultivation World from other countries. The reason he had Yue Qianchou assist the Huaxia Cultivation World was to temper him. Now, Yue Qianchou wanted to break out of the circle he had drawn for him, willing to take greater risks, which was truly unexpected. But undeniably, the more arduous and risky the place, the more it tempers a person...
After weighing the two options for a long time, Bi Changchun slowly opened his slightly lowered eyelids, stared intently at Yue Qianchou, and said indifferently, "I will not interfere with your choice, but have you thought it through? If you leave the circle of China, your danger will greatly increase. If an emergency occurs, even if I want to save you, I'm afraid it will be too late."
Nong Zhu was stunned and asked in astonishment, "Old Bi, what do you mean?" At this moment, Ziyi, who was standing to the side, had also recovered from her shock and was listening intently with wide eyes and pricked up her ears.
"Master, you are wise!" Yue Qianchou bowed and said, "Although my cultivation is not high, I have fought against two experts at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage Realm without being defeated. I believe I have not disgraced Master's reputation as the Number One Expert Under Heaven. Master is renowned throughout the Cultivation World and is my idol. However, there is no reason for me to hide under Master's wing for the rest of my life. If one day, I also want to be like Master, standing at the top of the Cultivation World and looking down on all the mountains below."
The arrogance in his words was unmistakable, leaving Nong Zhu, a carefree person, completely stunned. Bi Changchun, however, was full of admiration. Yue Qianchou's words struck a chord with him. With such a disciple, what more could he ask for! He immediately nodded and smiled, "I'll say it again, I won't interfere with your affairs. Just go ahead and do it."
These words were tantamount to agreeing to Yue Qianchou's request to leave China. Yue Qianchou immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Master, for granting my request!"
"Madmen, two madmen, one big and one small." Nong Zhu was at a loss for words when she saw the two of them, and she pointed them out.
Ziyi, standing to the side, was filled with admiration. Not only Yue Qianchou yearn to be on top of the world, but she also admired Bi Changchun and wanted to be as powerful as Bi Changchun. She longed to go out and explore, hoping that one day she might become a peerless master like the Elder Bi.
When Nong Zhu noticed his daughter's unusual expression, he was startled and knew something was wrong. He immediately said in a deep voice, "Old Bi, it's not that I don't want to cooperate with you, it's just that this kid's trip is too dangerous. He could lose his life at any moment. I can't let Ziyi go on this risk with him to realize his bullshit dream of reaching the pinnacle. Let him go by himself, don't drag my disciple into it."
Upon hearing this, Ziyi's cheerful mood instantly wilted, and she tugged at Nong Zhu's sleeve with infinite grievance, pleading, "Master, please have mercy!"
"Shut up!" Nong Zhu flicked her sleeve and shouted angrily, "You have no right to speak here. Do you think your master can't control you anymore? You even dare to disobey your master?"
This was the first time Ziyi had ever seen her master be so fierce to her since she was a child. So she turned around and looked at Bi Changchun with pleading eyes, saying, "Elder Bi, please help Ziyi persuade my master!"
"Shut up! No one can persuade me otherwise, I absolutely will not agree. Unless you kill Master right now and walk out over his corpse." Nong Zhu roared almost like a madman. Ziyi had never seen him like this before, and immediately shut up obediently, glancing at Yue Qianchou from time to time, looking very pitiful.
"It's none of my business!" Yue Qianchou lowered his head and counted the blades of grass, one, two, three, four... He didn't want to take this girl with him anymore. To protect their privacy, having this girl around made many things inconvenient to do!
Bi Changchun understood Nong Zhu's feelings. The initial purpose of bringing Ziyi out was to protect Yue Qianchou; however, it seemed even he had underestimated Yue Qianchou's abilities. Now that Yue Qianchou was about to leave the Huaxia Cultivation World, he would face the true masters of the era. If those Spirit Transformation stage were to attack Yue Qianchou, Ziyi would be far beyond their protection. Therefore, bringing Ziyi along was no longer necessary. If anything unexpected happened, he feared his relationship with Nong Zhu would be over.
Bi Changchun turned to face Yue Qianchou, stared at him for a long time, and suddenly said, "Be careful when you're alone from now on!"
These words completely extinguished Ziyi's hope of joining the fun. Ziyi wilted upon hearing this, knowing there was no hope. Nong Zhu breathed a sigh of relief, her gaze towards Bi Changchun seeming to say, "Old man, you're smart to know what's good for you!"
However, upon hearing this one sentence, Yue Qianchou suddenly felt a sudden pang of sadness, gritted his teeth, and stiffly replied, "Disciple will obey Master's instructions!"
Bi Changchun smiled slightly at him. He brushed past the group, strolled slowly to the lakeside, gazed at the vast expanse of sky and earth, his clothes fluttering in the wind, and stood with his hands behind his back, lost in thought for a long time...
The group gazed at the slender figure standing against the wind, none disturbing him. They didn't know what he was looking at or thinking, but they sensed a profound loneliness emanating from his silhouette. It was the kind of loneliness that comes from being invincible, finding no equal—a loneliness that has persisted for over a thousand years...
"Yue Qianchou!" Bi Changchun suddenly spoke up, his back to the group.
Yue Qianchou was taken aback, not knowing what he wanted to say, and quickly walked behind him and bowed, saying, "Disciple is here!"
"Although you are full of confidence on your journey, it is an undeniable fact that your cultivation is shallow. There is no doubt about the mystery of the Water and Fire Techniques, but with your current cultivation, you cannot unleash much power. Facing many experts, you are truly in a precarious situation. I have cultivated for many years and am about to summarize some small insights, which may be of some help to you. Are you willing to learn?" Bi Changchun said calmly, but his words were no less than a thunderclap.
Upon hearing this, not only Yue Qianchou and Ziyi, but even Nong Zhu's eyes lit up. Nong Zhu knew that this old man was extremely protective of his knowledge and had never passed on anything to anyone, but there was no doubt about his skills. Whatever he was about to teach must be extraordinary!
"This disciple is willing to learn!" Yue Qianchou quickly bowed and said. He thought to himself, "It's good that the elixir was given as a gift! At least I got something out of you, sir."
Just moments ago, Nong Zhu putting on a show of hostility, but now he was rubbing his hands together and approaching with a cheerful smile, saying, "Old Bi, what do you want to pass on? I have a pretty good eye for things, so when you finish making something, why don't you let me take a look? Maybe I can find some flaws for you."
Despicable and shameless! Yue Qianchou's gaze towards him was very unfriendly, as if someone was about to snatch away the meat that was about to be eaten.
The Ziyi next to her also stuck out her little tongue and licked her lips, her eyes sparkling. What an amazing Divine Ability of Elder Bi!
As an observer, Yue Qianchou saw everything clearly and felt utterly contemptuous. He cursed inwardly. Truly, they were father and daughter; their character was exactly the same.
Bi Changchun Nong Zhu, Bi Changchun turned to Yue Qianchou and said, "I need to go into seclusion for three days. You and Wood Lady Mu tidy up the island and come find me in three days."
"Disciple obeys!" Yue Qianchou suppressed his excitement and bowed respectfully. Upon rising, he noticed Bi Changchun was gone. He glanced towards the large house in the center of the island, then began to imagine, winking and gesturing wildly. What kind of unparalleled martial arts technique would he teach me? In any case, I disdain learning the 'Sunflower Manual,' sigh! I'm looking forward to it...
His delusional, utterly lewd expression drew utter contempt from the father and daughter beside him. Nong Zhu slapped him on the back of the head and sneered, "You haven't even learned any skills yet, and you're already indulging in wishful thinking. What a disgrace!"
Yue Qianchou stumbled, turning back to give him a mocking look, then quickly relented. "Damn it! This handsome old man must be jealous of me. I won't stoop to his level." He then shook his head and swaggered towards the plantation, muttering as he walked, "Sigh! Even my master had to go into seclusion for three days to summarize such a profound Method Formula. I really don't know if I can learn it. It's too painful! Heartbreaking! Absolutely too painful! Heavens!"
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