This World Does Not Lack Geniuses [New Book, Please Collect]

Inside the modest living room.

Qingyun Zhenren sat quietly, tea set before him, and looked at Lu Changsheng, saying slowly, "Changsheng, refrain from drinking alcohol, drink more tea. Drinking doesn't suit your temperament."

"Does drinking tea or alcohol change anything?"

Lu Changsheng sat down, looked at Qingyun Zhenren, and said calmly.

If it were someone else facing Qingyun Zhenren, they might be apprehensive, but Lu Changsheng was very casual.

After all, when they first met, his master seemed quite abnormal.

Whether it was because he had cultivated for thousands of years and had mental issues, or whether he had returned to simplicity too much, his mentality was very young, and he didn't speak with so many formalities, which relieved Lu Changsheng of much pressure.

Qingyun Daoren glanced at Lu Changsheng.

Indeed, whether drinking alcohol or tea, Lu Changsheng's indescribable temperament was unparalleled.

When drinking alcohol, he was unrestrained to the extreme, the wine didn't intoxicate the person, the person intoxicated themself.

When drinking tea, he was as still as a virgin, refined and approachable, showing extraordinary qualities.

However, thinking that this was his disciple, Qingyun Daoren couldn't help but chuckle.

"Changsheng, I have arranged everything. In ten days, the Great Luo Gathering will be held, and you will be established as the Great Luo Holy Land's Eldest Senior Brother. You must perform well then."

Qingyun Daoren revealed his intention, which surprised Lu Changsheng somewhat.

"Eldest Senior Brother?" Lu Changsheng shook his head. He felt somewhat helpless and conflicted, and finally sighed, "I may disappoint you, Master. Your disciple is not that kind of genius."

Lu Changsheng didn't want to hide anything; he directly stated the fact that his aptitude was mediocre.

Hiding it would only bring greater trouble.

Of course, Lu Changsheng was also very clear that doing so might bring him other negative effects, such as disappointing Qingyun Daoren.

But to his surprise, Qingyun Daoren showed no surprise at all. On the contrary, he nodded calmly and said, "I know."

Now it was Lu Changsheng's turn to be surprised.

He had thought that his master would be very surprised, then disappointed in him, and finally expel him from the sect, after which he would awaken the system and complete his face-slapping.

But he never expected that his master wouldn't be surprised at all, and even seemed to have known it all along, which was puzzling.

"Master!"

Lu Changsheng was curious. He looked at Qingyun Daoren, his eyes full of doubts.

Qingyun Daoren picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then spoke.

"Changsheng, let me ask you, what was the name of the dynasty you were in three years ago?"

Qingyun Daoren asked a strange question.

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and answered directly.

"It was called Yan Country."

"Well, Yan Country, do you know how many people live in Yan Country?"

Qingyun Zhenren continued to ask.

"About one hundred million people."

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and gave his answer.

After saying this, Qingyun Zhenren nodded and continued.

"The place where Yan Country is located is called Li Province. In Li Province, there are countless countries like Yan Country. To describe it with numbers, there are at least thirty thousand. However, the Central Land has seventy-two provinces, and Li Province is just one of them. Above the Central Land, there are also the Eastern Wilderness Southern Ridge and the Northern River Western Desert."

"In this way, the human race in this world is more than trillions, and among mortals, sixteen is the age to marry, twenty to have children, and forty years is another cycle. Among mortals, the average lifespan is one hundred and fifty years, constantly multiplying, with generations of descendants."

"So, Changsheng, let me ask you, is this world lacking in geniuses?"

Qingyun Zhenren's words made Lu Changsheng silent.

He thought seriously for a long time, then shook his head and said, "No shortage."

At this point, Qingyun Zhenren stood up and looked out the door into the distance, saying, "Yes, this world is not lacking in geniuses. Take the Great Luo Holy Land, for example. Even the lowest-level handyman disciples are one in a hundred among mortals. Looking at the outer disciples, any one of them might be a royal relative of some dynasty. As for the inner disciples, which one is not a leader among the young? Which one is not a prodigy of a country?"

"Not to mention those core disciples, aren't each of them a genius in their own right? If they were willing, they could completely open up territory and create a millennium-old family."

"As for the true disciples, each of them is a well-known peerless genius in the cultivation world, with unparalleled wisdom, pointing their swords at the Great Dao."

"Without boasting, your teacher was also a peerless genius who shook the cultivation world back then, otherwise, I wouldn't have become the Great Luo Sect Leader. But whether it was your teacher, or your grandmaster, or even your grandmaster's grandmaster, all have seen countless geniuses, but none of them have ever encountered someone like you."

Qingyun Zhenren's words subverted Lu Changsheng's worldview.

"Someone like me?"

Lu Changsheng was a little curious.

"That's right, someone like you."

"What's wrong with me?"

Lu Changsheng's curiosity grew even stronger.

"You are too different. All the geniuses your teacher has seen don't wear the word 'genius' on their faces. Every genius needs to rely on their own cultivation, break through to realms, cultivate supreme mental techniques, and break the records of the ancients to be recognized as a genius. But you are different."

"You just stand there, and people can't help but think that you are a genius, and a peerless genius at that."

"Others need to work hard, but you don't. That's what makes you different. So whether you are a genius or not doesn't matter. As long as others believe you are a genius, that's enough."

"The Great Luo Holy Land has not had a senior brother for thousands of years, not because there is no suitable candidate, but because no matter who is chosen, there will be people who are not convinced. But you are different. If you are chosen as the senior brother, no one will question you, and no one will doubt you. Even if someone doubts you, you don't need to explain it yourself. Your supporters will unconditionally help you, like Ziyun."

"Ever since she met you, she has believed that you are her True Dragon Son of Heaven. You should know that Ziyun is very likely a reincarnation of an immortal. She is proud and looks down on everyone, but only towards you does she have feelings of love. That is your extraordinary quality."

"So, does it matter whether you are a genius or not? If everyone in the world thinks you are a genius, then you are a genius. Disciple, do you understand?"

Qingyun Zhenren gave a long speech, speaking logically and reasonably, almost convincing Lu Changsheng.

"But, relying solely on appearance, one day, won't I be exposed?"

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but ask.

After all, this is a cultivation world where the strong prey on the weak. Strength is the foundation of everything. Without strength, everything is empty talk.

"Not so, not so." Qingyun Zhenren shook his head and said, "People only believe what they see and are deceived by illusions. They can't see through them, nor do they want to. Those who can see through them won't expose them. Most importantly, your grandmaster, who is also my master, once told me a profound saying that has benefited me for life. I will tell you this sentence, and you should comprehend it well."

"Disciple is all ears."

Lu Changsheng perked up and listened attentively.

Soon, Qingyun Zhenren stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of high status. He stood in front of the gate, pondered for a long time, and then slowly opened his mouth.

"If you're handsome, you'll have good luck."

Lu Changsheng: ""