Ch. 21Taking on Disciples
Key Plot Points and Events
- Baili Qingfeng meets Ran Tianchi in Xia City to buy medicinal materials.
- Ran Tianchi invites Baili Qingfeng to join his martial arts hall after learning of his expertise.
- Baili Qingfeng demonstrates his cultivation methods to the hall's members, impressing them with his skills.
- The hall members express their desire to learn from Baili Qingfeng, offering a monthly apprenticeship fee of 10,000.
Character Developments
- Baili Qingfeng: Shows his expertise in martial arts, impressing the hall members with his cultivation methods. He demonstrates integrity and uprightness, earning their trust.
- Ran Tianchi: Recognizes Baili Qingfeng's skills and invites him to join his martial arts hall. He shows respect and eagerness to learn from Baili Qingfeng.
- Wang Zheng: Initially skeptical, he is impressed by Baili Qingfeng's demonstration and offers a high apprenticeship fee to learn from him.
Significant Themes
- Expertise and skill: Baili Qingfeng's demonstration highlights the importance of skill and expertise in the martial arts world.
- Trust and integrity: Baili Qingfeng's upright and honest demeanor earns him the trust of the hall members.
- Respect for elders and experts: The hall members show respect and eagerness to learn from Baili Qingfeng, acknowledging his superior skill and knowledge.
Character Interactions
- Baili Qingfeng and Ran Tianchi: They meet as business partners and quickly form a mentor-mentee relationship.
- Baili Qingfeng and Wang Zheng: Wang Zheng is initially skeptical but becomes eager to learn from Baili Qingfeng after seeing his demonstration.
- Hall members: They interact with Baili Qingfeng with respect and eagerness to learn from him, showing unity and shared goals within the martial arts hall.