Temporary Stay at the Lu Family

As Li Zhōujūn entered the room where Lu Zhining was with the two elders, he immediately noticed that the young girl lying on the bed seemed to have an unusual constitution.

"Old Mr. Lu, is your granddaughter a Taiyin Body?" Li Zhōujūn asked in surprise.

"You are correct, sir. My granddaughter is indeed a Taiyin Body," Lu Wuhen replied with a somewhat apprehensive expression. He knew that his little scheme could no longer be hidden from this True Immortal.

As Lu Wuhen had expected, Li Zhōujūn then smiled and said, "It seems, Old Mr. Lu, that your true intention is not for the wine, but rather to have me take this young girl as my disciple, isn't it?"

Seeing that Li Zhōujūn had seen through his plan, Lu Wuhen rubbed his nose awkwardly. "Mr. Li, this old man doesn't have much time left. I just want my granddaughter to have a strong backer after I'm gone."

"I see," Li Zhōujūn nodded.

At this moment, the System chimed in.

[Ding: Taiyin Body detected. Recommend host take as disciple. Generous rewards will be granted!]

Li Zhōujūn paused for a moment upon hearing the System, then looked at Lu Wuhen and smiled, "Since that's the case, Mr. Li cannot refuse."

"So, Mr. Li, are you going to take my granddaughter as your disciple?"

Lu Wuhen's expression flickered upon hearing Li Zhōujūn's words, and he felt his breathing quicken. If his granddaughter could truly become a disciple of a True Immortal, her future safety would at least be guaranteed.

"That's right," Li Zhōujūn nodded with a smile.

"Thank you, Mas— Sir!" Lu Wuhen bowed respectfully to Li Zhōujūn.

Yu Ziyue, witnessing this, also felt a sense of emotion. The Lu family girl was truly fortunate to be able to become a disciple of a True Immortal. Her future might not be entirely bright, but it was certainly secure.

"Old Mr. Yu, please help summon back my granddaughter's three souls," Li Zhōujūn said to Yu Ziyue.

The System had not prompted that the disciple acceptance was successful. It likely required the individual's consent.

"Please wait a moment, sir," Yu Ziyue said with a smile. He then used his fingertip like a blade and made a small cut near Lu Zhining's ear, taking a single strand of hair. He then placed the hair in the air.

In the next moment, the entire room was illuminated by a blood-red light. As the light shone down, Li Zhōujūn looked at Lu Zhining on the bed. Her face had regained its color.

Concurrently, a voice echoed in Li Zhōujūn's mind.

[Ding: Host successfully observed. Mission complete!]
[Ding: System issuing rewards. Host has obtained the Spirit Formation realm, 'Ninth-Rank Grandmaster of Spirit Formations!']

As the System's voice faded, Li Zhōujūn felt countless pieces of knowledge appear out of nowhere in his mind. When he looked at the residual formation in the air, Li Zhōujūn could instantly see through its structure and memorize it. If he wished, he could set up this formation with a single thought.

"Phew, that was close. The Soul Summoning Formation the old man set up was successful," Yu Ziyue exhaled a long breath.

"Ziyue, does that mean my granddaughter is alright?" Lu Wuhen asked Yu Ziyue with great joy.

"Precisely," Yu Ziyue chuckled. "Even if my skills are lacking, isn't Mr. Li here? What are you panicking about?"

"Right, right," Lu Wuhen slapped his forehead and laughed. "With Mr. Li here, of course, everything is fine. Hahaha, I was just getting too worried."

At this moment, Li Zhōujūn smiled slightly and then looked at Yu Ziyue. "Old Mr. Yu, it seemed like you were struggling a bit when you were casting the formation."

"You have sharp eyes, sir, but my strength is just about this much," Yu Ziyue said with a wry smile.

"Then allow me to discuss with you, Old Mr. Yu, a few places where the formation could be slightly improved. Consider it repayment for your help in dealing with that grass," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile. Now that he was a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster of Spirit Formations, pointing out the flaws in that Soul Summoning Formation and offering methods for improvement was quite easy for him.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!" Yu Ziyue's old face lit up with joy. Receiving guidance from a True Immortal was worth more than a hundred years of his own cultivation.

"The first area that needs improvement..." Li Zhōujūn chuckled and began to describe the few places in the Soul Summoning Formation that he thought could be modified.

Half an incense stick later.

"Thank you for your guidance, sir. I will never forget this kindness!" Yu Ziyue bowed to Li Zhōujūn with an emotional expression. The knowledge Li Zhōujūn had imparted was enough for him to avoid a thousand years of detours! How could Yu Ziyue not be moved? He realized that opportunities were indeed everywhere. His and his disciple's small act of kindness had brought them an unimaginable opportunity. Furthermore, Yu Ziyue was certain that this True Immortal surnamed Li not only possessed True Immortal cultivation but was also a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster of Spirit Formations!

"Old Mr. Yu, you are too kind. Li Zhōujūn hopes to see a new Ninth-Rank Grandmaster of Spirit Formations in the near future," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile.

"You flatter me, sir," Yu Ziyue replied with a wry smile. Becoming a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster of Spirit Formations wasn't that easy.

Some people couldn't even grasp the threshold of spirit formations in their entire lives.

"As a person, one must dare to think and dare to act," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile. He then glanced at Lu Zhining on the bed before asking Lu Wuhen, "What's this little girl's name?"

"Answering sir, this girl's name is Lu Zhining," Lu Wuhen replied respectfully.

"Good, let's go out. We shouldn't disturb her. Let her get a good night's sleep," Li Zhōujūn said.

"As you say, sir," Lu Wuhen quickly agreed.

The group left the room and went to a great hall to drink tea.

But wasn't Li Zhōujūn here in Jiang City to have fun?

So, Li Zhōujūn put down his teacup and asked Lu Wuhen, "Old Mr. Lu, are there any scenic spots in Jiang City?"

Lu Wuhen was taken aback. He thought for a moment and said, "In three days, Jiang City will be holding a lantern festival at night. Many people will go to the riverside to release lanterns, creating a sea of lights. It's truly a breathtaking sight."

"Oh?" Li Zhōujūn's interest was piqued.

Lu Wuhen continued, "If you're interested in seeing the lantern festival, sir, I'll have the girl personally take you once she wakes up."

"That would be excellent," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile.

That evening.

Yu Ziyue bid farewell to Lu Wuhen and Li Zhōujūn, and with his disciple Xiao Shi, prepared to roam the martial world, drawing his sword to help those in need.

Li Zhōujūn, meanwhile, stayed at the Lu family's residence.

"Ah Shi, answer your master honestly. Have you fallen for the Lu family girl?"

On the road, Yu Ziyue asked Xiao Shi.

Upon hearing his master's question, Xiao Shi's honest yet tender face instantly flushed red.

Seeing this, Yu Ziyue said earnestly, "It seems you've truly fallen for that girl from the Lu family. Your master supports you, but from now on, you must cultivate even harder. After all, if you want to marry her, you can't even lack the strength to protect her, right? How can you marry someone if you can't even protect them? I must remind you, that girl has become Mr. Li's disciple. In the future, reaching the Void Immortal realm will be the least she can achieve."

"Disciple understands," Xiao Shi said solemnly.

However, he felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, as it wouldn't be easy for him to reach the Void Immortal realm with his current aptitude.

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