Bowing to the Old Dojo Master, Becoming Family!

The Old Dojo Master's voice rang out through the training hall.

For a moment, whether it was Wang Lin, Lan Linglong, or even the Outer Disciples of the Heaven and Earth Dojo peeking in from outside the hall, all of them had their pupils abruptly contract.

One had to know... Arhat Fist was a Blood Refining Martial Art!

Even some martial artists in the Blood Refining Realm needed to spend some time before they could get started with it, yet this fellow before them was merely at the Fourth Layer of Blood Qi.

And he had mastered its basics in less than a quarter of an hour!

Such talent...

Everyone's hearts and minds trembled slightly at that moment.

It was simply... too terrifying!

A gleam of sharp light flashed through the Old Dojo Master's aged eyes, and the aura around him slowly receded.

The way he looked at Lu Sheng was filled with even greater appreciation.

"Not bad, not bad. His foundation is so solid, his talent is first-rate, and among those with Martial Arts Talent, he stands alone like a single tree in the forest."

"Perhaps..."

The Old Dojo Master already had his own plans in mind.

At that moment, Lan Linglong also recovered from her shock and returned to her previous tranquil demeanor.

She gently set down the book in her hands, her gaze falling upon the Old Dojo Master as she softly said, "Teacher..."

The Old Dojo Master nodded slightly.

At that moment, Lu Sheng also awoke from his earlier state of enlightenment. Feeling the countless new insights in his mind, delight surfaced in his eyes.

"As expected of a martial art. Simply getting started with it has raised my combat strength by several levels. If I faced a Martial Arts Puppet at the same realm again... I could even crush it in a single move!"

Martial arts were an exceedingly important means for a martial artist, especially powerful ones. Although Lu Sheng did not know what grade of martial art Arhat Fist was, judging from how it felt, it was at least no ordinary thing.

Thinking of this, Lu Sheng came back to his senses, turned to look at the Old Dojo Master, and gave a slight bow.

"Thank you, Dojo Master, for granting me this martial art!"

Lu Sheng knew very well that if not for the Heaven and Earth Dojo, he might have had to wait quite some time before obtaining a martial art. And even if he could buy one with the financial rewards provided by the Martial Arts Class, it would most likely be some ordinary product.

It could be said that the Heaven and Earth Dojo had helped him greatly.

Seeing Lu Sheng's manner, the Old Dojo Master grew even more appreciative. He stroked his beard, his eyes continually sizing Lu Sheng up.

A moment later...

"Cough, cough, cough. Boy, are you willing to take this old man as your master?"

The Old Dojo Master's aged voice reached Lu Sheng's ears. Upon hearing his words, Lu Sheng froze.

Become the Old Dojo Master's disciple?

One had to know that this Old Dojo Master of the Heaven and Earth Dojo was an extremely mysterious figure in Cloud City. Even the higher-ups of the Cloud City Martial Alliance, the government, and even the Military had to show him a measure of respect.

And such a person actually wanted to take him as a disciple?

For a moment, even with Lu Sheng's composure from having lived two lives, he could not help becoming agitated.

It was not only Lu Sheng. Wang Lin and those Outer Disciples of the Heaven and Earth Dojo peeking in from outside the hall were likewise shaken to the core upon hearing the Old Dojo Master's words.

"Th-this... Master is taking in another disciple?"

"You have to know, although Master established the Heaven and Earth Dojo and has countless disciples, apart from Senior Sister Lan, the only one he personally accepted was that First Senior Sister."

"I never expected that today... he would take in another disciple!"

"It seems... there will be another Third Senior Brother above us!"

Outside the training hall, the Outer Disciples of the Heaven and Earth Dojo whispered among themselves.

Their eyes were filled with intense envy.

Of course, beyond envy, they had no other expressions.

After all...

If they searched their own hearts, none of them could do what Lu Sheng had done—master a Blood Refining Martial Art in merely a quarter of an hour while possessing only the cultivation of the Fourth Layer of Blood Qi.

With talent like this... it was only natural for the Old Dojo Master to be moved to take him as a disciple.

After a brief daze, Lu Sheng gradually came back to himself. Looking at the Old Dojo Master before him, he did not hesitate in the slightest.

He immediately bowed to the Old Dojo Master.

"Master above, please accept this disciple's bow!"

With that, Lu Sheng performed the ceremonial bow of a disciple before the Old Dojo Master.

Lu Sheng had not hesitated at all over this matter. Whether it was the Old Dojo Master's exceedingly mysterious identity or his strength,

both were undoubtedly an enormous help to the current Lu Sheng.

Moreover...

Just from the Heaven and Earth Dojo's willingness to bring out martial arts without selfishness, Lu Sheng's heart was already filled with respect for this Old Dojo Master of the Heaven and Earth Dojo!

After all, martial arts were exceedingly precious. Many martial artists would rather let their own martial arts rot away at their side than be willing to bring them out for others to learn.

Naturally, Lu Sheng was overjoyed to be able to become the Old Dojo Master's disciple.

"Good, good, good! From today onward, you are the third disciple under this old man's tutelage. I never expected that after emerging from seclusion this time, I would encounter a genius like you. Heaven truly has not treated this old man poorly!"

The Old Dojo Master laughed loudly, and a flush even appeared on his aged face.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Immediately afterward, perhaps because he was too happy, the Old Dojo Master actually began coughing.

Seeing this, Lan Linglong's expression changed slightly. With a trace of concern, she asked, "Teacher, you..."

The Old Dojo Master waved his hand. "It is nothing, just an old ailment. Only..."

The Old Dojo Master's gaze dimmed slightly at that moment before settling on Lu Sheng.

"Boy Lu, from today onward, you will study at your Second Senior Sister's side. This old man... still has other matters to attend to!"

Lu Sheng nodded, then turned and gave Lan Linglong a slight bow. "Lu Sheng greets Second Senior Sister!"

Lan Linglong smiled gently and softly said, "Junior Disciple Brother, there is no need for such formalities. From now on, we are family!"

Family...

When he heard those two words, warmth could not help rising in Lu Sheng's heart. Whether in his previous life or this one, he had always been alone.

He had never expected that today... he would hear someone say such words to him.

"Yes, family!!"

Lu Sheng nodded heavily.