Venerable Yuanshi Does Not Accept Duobao

"Once a teacher, always a father..."

Despite being clearly rejected, Yuanshi wasn't annoyed; instead, he liked Xian Junyu even more.

He had offered such good terms, yet Xian Junyu refused to leave Tongtian even if it meant death. Such loyalty was truly enticing.

"Fine, there's no rush for this matter. If you change your mind later, you can always come find me. These things will remain unchanged!"

"Tell me, why have you come this time?"

Although he already knew the reason, he still asked.

Seeing that his Second Martial Uncle was no longer trying to poach him, Xian Junyu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to speak about Duobao.

"It's like this, Second Martial Uncle. That Daoist Duobao passed through the mountain's formations and wishes to join the Saint's Discipleship..."

Knowing the situation, Yuanshi rejected him before Xian Junyu could even finish.

"Hmph! Creatures with fur and horns, those born from wetness or eggs, aspiring to join the Saint's Discipleship? How laughable!"

"Junyu, you know my personality. I won't take in guys like that!"

Yuanshi clearly looked down on Duobao. Even though the other party's cultivation talent was decent, he simply couldn't stand transformed demonic beasts.

Xian Junyu wasn't surprised by his Second Martial Uncle's rejection. If he had actually accepted Duobao, he would have been truly shocked.

"Disciple knows Second Martial Uncle looks down on Duobao, but Duobao insists on taking Second Martial Uncle as his master. Disciple cannot refuse on your behalf, so I had no choice but to bring him..."

Saint Yuqing, Yuanshi, valued his reputation highly. If he were to make the decision for his Second Martial Uncle, it would be overstepping his bounds and might anger him.

Rather than offending his Second Martial Uncle, it was better to let Duobao see the reality for himself.

However, Xian Junyu had completely underestimated his importance in Yuanshi's heart.

Yuanshi said dismissively:

"There's no 'can' or 'cannot.' You know my personality, Junyu. From now on, if any creatures born from wetness or eggs come, you can directly refuse them for me!"

"My Mount Kunlun is an immortal mountain; it cannot accommodate so many demonic beasts. In the future, try not to keep those with fur and horns, even if they pass through the great formations!"

Because he disliked these creatures, Yuanshi specifically instructed Xian Junyu.

Xian Junyu also knew that not just anyone could be accepted as a disciple. His Second Martial Uncle's Heavenly Origin Sect was like this, and his Intercepting Sect should also be selective.

He couldn't let his Master do as he pleased, or it would only accelerate the Intercepting Sect's demise.

"Yes, disciple will certainly keep this in mind. Disciple takes his leave..."

"Mm, go on, go on!"

Yuanshi waved his hand gently, sending Xian Junyu away.

On the Daoist field, while Duobao waited for a long time, Xian Junyu instantly appeared at the gate. Seeing this, he immediately jogged over.

"Fellow Daoist, how is it? Did the Saint agree to see me?" Duobao asked expectantly.

The two Daoist boys at the gate didn't think highly of Duobao at all. They knew Saint Yuqing's personality all too well. How could he possibly take in a rat like him as a disciple?

Xian Junyu's next words confirmed this.

Xian Junyu slowly stood up, looked at Duobao, and shook his head, saying:

"The Saint is unwilling to see you. Furthermore, the Saint said you have no master-disciple fate with him and advised you to seek another renowned teacher elsewhere!"

He didn't say anything about "born from wetness or eggs," as such words would be too hurtful to a transformed demonic beast like Duobao.

Moreover, since his Second Martial Uncle was unwilling to accept him, his Master would surely be willing. He didn't want to make things too absolute.

No master-disciple fate meant he wasn't favored.

For a moment, Duobao was filled with melancholy. When he came to Mount Kunlun, his best option was Saint Taiqing, followed by Saint Yuqing.

But now, Saint Taiqing didn't accept disciples, and Saint Yuqing wouldn't take him either. Only the last option remained.

The two Daoist boys showed no surprise. They looked at Xian Junyu and said:

"Martial Brother, since the Saint has made his decision, we won't see Martial Brother out!"

"Yes, Martial Brother. Please don't blame us for not entertaining you properly. You know how our Master is..."

The Daoist boys didn't explicitly state it, but their meaning was clear. Saint Yuqing disliked such creatures, so they should leave.

And their Master was waiting for their service, so they wouldn't entertain them further.

"Mm, no blame, no blame. No need to mind us; we'll leave immediately. You have your own matters to attend to!" Xian Junyu said nonchalantly.

"Thank you, Martial Brother!"

After bowing, the two Daoist boys went inside, closing the door behind them.

Without the two Daoist boys, Xian Junyu looked at Duobao and asked:

"How is it, Duobao? Since you have no fate with Saint Yuqing, do you want me to take you to see Saint Shangqing, or will you leave now?"

Duobao, upon hearing this, was naturally unwilling to leave. He had come to Mount Kunlun precisely to join the Saint's Discipleship. As long as the three Saints hadn't refused him, he wouldn't leave.

"Please, Fellow Daoist, take me to see Saint Shangqing..."

Duobao spoke, a hint of uncertainty creeping into his voice.

He had initially thought that since he had arrived so quickly and his cultivation talent was decent, joining a Saint's discipleship shouldn't be difficult. But now, he had already missed his chance with two Saints.

If Saint Shangqing also looked down on him, then he truly wouldn't know where to go.

"Since that's the case, let's go!"

Xian Junyu was not surprised by Duobao's decision.

Duobao already had a connection with the Intercepting Sect and his Master. If Duobao were to leave now, he would be the one surprised.

And so it was.

After being rebuffed by Jade Clarity, Venerable Yuanshi, Xian Junyu brought Duobao to his own Master's dojo.

"Disciple Xian Junyu, along with Daoist Duobao, requests an audience with Master!"

Xian Junyu cupped his hands in greeting. With Duobao present, he didn't swagger in as he usually would, but instead put on the air of a refined gentleman.

Duobao, meanwhile, stood by nervously, bowing.

He was afraid Saint Shangqing would also reject him.

Soon, Saint Shangqing Tongtian's voice echoed from within.

"Stop putting on a show. The door isn't closed, just bring him in!" Tongtian's tone was very easygoing.

Seeing this, Duobao breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to Saint Jade Clarity, Saint Shangqing spoke in a more amiable manner and was willing to see him. This was a good start.

With his Master's words, Xian Junyu also dropped the pretense and swaggered in with Duobao.

Upon entering, Xian Junyu saw his Master seated on a high platform and quickly bowed.

"Disciple Xian Junyu pays his respects to Master!"

"Duobao greets Saint Shangqing!"

Tongtian glanced at Xian Junyu, recalling how his disciple had loudly cursed on Mount Kunlun a few days prior, and felt quite speechless. He then shifted his gaze to Duobao.

"Sit."

With a wave of his hand, two futons instantly appeared before them.

"Thank you, Saint!"

Xian Junyu sat down without a word. Duobao, however, thanked the Saint before sitting down somewhat stiffly.

Seeing his disciple sit down so casually without even a word of thanks, Tongtian glared at him.

Xian Junyu was a little puzzled.

Why was his Master glaring so intensely? Was he perhaps surprised by Duobao's talent?

That's right. Duobao was originally the Senior Disciple Brother of the Intercepting Sect, and had even been made into a Buddha by those two shameless fellows from the West.

If those two shameless individuals took notice of him, Duobao's talent must be extraordinary. It was only natural for his Master to be a little surprised.

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