Is There Really Someone Who Thinks Cultivating Immortality is Difficult?
Chapter 12

My Qingyun Dao Sect Has Produced a Dragon! [Seeking Everything for the New Book]

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Qingyun Grand Hall.

"Sect Master, I'm really not lying to you. Our junior disciple's sword talent is heaven-defying."

Su Changyu explained to Grand Hua Daoist, fidgeting like an ant on a hot pan.

"Heaven-defying sword talent? How is it heaven-defying?"

Grand Hua Daoist still didn't believe him.

A disciple he'd randomly picked up from outside was actually a genius?

That was less likely than gold falling from the sky.

"Sect Master, you know the sword technique I practice, the Four Thunder Sword Technique, right?"

Su Changyu asked.

"I know. I bought the sword manual myself. It cost over two hundred taels of gold. I thought you'd practice diligently and bring glory to the sect, but..."

Grand Hua Daoist trailed off, afraid of crushing Su Changyu's confidence.

Su Changyu felt a bit awkward but ignored it, continuing, "Sect Master, you should be aware of this Four Thunder Sword Technique. The day before yesterday, I casually drew a sword mark for Junior Disciple and told him to try and comprehend it. Do you know which stage Junior Disciple comprehended it to?"

Su Changyu lowered his voice, making it sound mysterious.

"He could comprehend from that?" Grand Hua Daoist was slightly taken aback. If Su Changyu's casual sword mark could lead to comprehension, then he truly was a genius.

"Beginner's Insight?"

Grand Hua Daoist guessed boldly.

"Sect Master, guess a bit bolder."

Su Changyu shook his head.

"Proficient?"

Grand Hua Daoist's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Bolder still."

Su Changyu continued.

"Damn it, Changyu, are you trying to swallow needles?"

Grand Hua Daoist didn't answer.

Perfected Completion?

That was impossible.

He'd had the fortune to study the Four Thunder Sword Technique himself. He couldn't even learn it with his feet, let alone achieve Perfected Completion. He'd consider someone a genius if they could even reach Beginner's Insight in the entire Four Thunder Sword Technique.

Let alone Perfected Completion, and in just one day?

This wasn't a genius; this was a Sword Immortal reincarnated.

"Sect Master, you might not believe me when I say it, but I even feel like I'm dreaming. Our Junior Disciple comprehended the Four Thunder Sword Technique to Perfected Completion overnight, and even condensed some Sword Momentum!"

After saying this, Su Changyu didn't know what else to say.

The Four Thunder Sword Technique, all comprehended to Perfected Completion?

And condensed some Sword Momentum?

Grand Hua Daoist was stunned.

He couldn't imagine what kind of person could comprehend the Four Thunder Sword Technique to Perfected Completion overnight.

Grand Hua Daoist fell silent.

But after a moment, his laughter rang out.

"Hahahaha, a dragon has emerged! A dragon has emerged! Our Qingyun Dao Sect finally has a dragon!"

Grand Hua Daoist clenched his fists excitedly, brimming with joy.

Su Changyu, standing beside him, was bewildered.

What did that mean?

"Sect Master, what do you mean?"

Su Changyu didn't quite understand.

"What do I mean? Our Qingyun Dao Sect has a dragon, shouldn't you be happy? Why the long face?"

Grand Hua Daoist beamed, his face flushed with excitement.

"No, Sect Master, Junior Disciple is a genius, but the problem is, if our small sect keeps him, won't it hinder him? My conscience won't allow it."

Su Changyu spoke his true feelings.

It was one thing not to know he was a genius before, but now that he knew, his conscience felt troubled.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Grand Hua Daoist's voice rang out.

"Changyu, you're overthinking it. This junior disciple of yours participated in fifty Ascension Conventions, and not a single sect wanted him. I, on the other hand, chose him from the vast sea of people. This is a blessing for him, and it's also a good thing for our Qingyun Dao Sect. Where's the problem?"

Grand Hua Daoist said earnestly.

Hearing this, Su Changyu thought for a moment, then couldn't help but say, "But we didn't know he was a genius before, and now that we do, isn't it different?"

Su Changyu said this.

"How is it different?" Grand Hua Daoist asked seriously. "Are you saying that now we should tell this junior disciple that you're a genius and hurry him off to another sect? Changyu, I ask you, if he goes to another sect, how will he prove he's a genius?"

"Will he just display the Four Thunder Sword Technique? Even if he succeeds, which sect in Qingzhou would be worthy of him?"

"Even if he joined the Four Thunder Sword Sect, what trouble would he encounter there? With such exceptional talent, wouldn't the geniuses of the Four Thunder Sword Sect become jealous when they see him?"

"Besides, we cultivators value destiny. So many sects didn't choose him, and yet our Qingyun Dao Sect did. This is destiny."

"Are you feeling guilty, thinking that our sect has nothing and is hindering his cultivation? But have you ever considered, would he have everything he wants if he went to another sect?"

"Moreover, major sects are rife with internal strife. To hinder your sect's development, they might even resort to assassination. This sort of thing isn't unheard of, Changyu. Don't be so saintly."

As expected of the sect leader, Grand Hua Daoist, who had lived for fifty to sixty years, spoke with great conviction.

This made Su Changyu suddenly enlightened.

When he thought about it carefully, it was indeed true.

So what if he was a genius?

If your background is unknown, would people dare to accept you?

Even if they did, would those sects lack a single genius like you?

Furthermore, were the great sects always great? They all climbed up from small sects, born from the efforts of countless geniuses.

They didn't appear out of thin air.

For a moment, Su Changyu felt that he was indeed being a bit too saintly.

"Changyu, as long as we do these things, we will have a clear conscience."

"We will teach him cultivation honestly and give him all the sect's resources. Then our Qingyun Dao Sect will have no regrets."

"Of course, there's one more thing: we must continue to maintain the facade of a reclusive master. We must keep him in the sect. I'm not greedy. I'll tell him the truth only when the sect is promoted to second rank. Whether he stays or leaves then will be his own decision. What do you think?"

Grand Hua Daoist continued.

Su Changyu nodded immediately.

"Sect Leader, your words are reasonable."

"It's good that you understand, Changyu. In two days, you'll accompany me down the mountain. Since your junior disciple is a genius, I'll buy a couple of sword manuals for him to study diligently. Even if it bankrupts me, I won't mistreat him."

"You can go back and rest now. Remember, don't tell anyone else. The more people know, the easier it is for things to be exposed. And stay calm, Changyu. Just imagine you are a true peerless master. Don't let the facade slip!"

Grand Hua Daoist gave a few more instructions.

Su Changyu then left the main hall.

After Su Changyu left, Grand Hua Daoist couldn't help but chuckle, but he covered his mouth, not daring to laugh too loudly.

As for guilt?

Honestly, why would there be guilt?

It was like in the mortal world, buying a priceless antique for ten coins. How many people would be willing to return it to the seller?

Besides, there are many swift horses, but few Bole.

After more than fifty Ascension Conventions and hundreds of immortal sects not choosing Ye Ping, shouldn't our Qingyun Dao Sect be allowed to pick up a treasure?

But then again, it's only those who haven't experienced hardship who like to preach kindness.

Changyu still needs to be tempered properly in the future.

Soon, bursts of laughter could be heard from the main hall from time to time, leaving several disciples utterly bewildered.

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