Cottage?
That sounds so familiar!
The two outer disciples guarding the mountain gate tilted their heads, looking at each other.
Then, the scholar added, "My master's name is Lu Changsheng."
Lu Changsheng?
etc!
Both outer disciples turned their heads and stared at the scholar.
"You're Senior Lu's disciple?!"
The scholar smiled and nodded.
However, one of the outer disciples asked skeptically, "What proof do you have that you are Senior Lu's disciple?"
After all, Lu Changsheng is now widely known.
Even the outer disciples couldn't help but ask.
Ning Chenxin and said, "My master didn't give me a token, but you two can go and inform him, and you'll know as soon as you see him."
The two disciples exchanged glances, but upon hearing that Ning Chenxin was Lu Changsheng's disciple, they dared not be negligent and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll go and inform him right away."
Just then, as the disciple finished speaking, three or four men walked over from a short distance away.
Seeing this scene...
One of the men asked, "Huh? What's going on?"
Upon seeing the man, the outer disciples immediately said respectfully, "Senior Brother Zhong Wu! This young scholar claims to be Senior Lu's disciple, so I wanted to inform him and verify his identity first."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wu looked Ning Chenxin up and down and said, "Alright, go ahead."
After the outer court disciples left, Zhong Wu looked at Ning Chenxin and asked in confusion, " Senior Lu has only had two disciples so far. I've never heard of him taking on another one."
Ning Chenxin smiled and said calmly, "I am a disciple that my master took in from outside, so it is quite normal that I do not know."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wu nodded; it wasn't that he didn't believe it.
After all, who would dare to impersonate Senior Lu's disciple!
Senior Lu's disciples are all prodigies on par with Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying.
Even an ordinary person couldn't impersonate him!
So, does that mean Ning Chenxin is also absolutely a prodigy with extraordinary talent?
Thinking of this, Zhong Wu couldn't help but say, "Then you must be very strong. I can't tell your level of cultivation. Could you please give me some pointers?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Chenxin shook his head and said, "I have no cultivation level."
"No realm of understanding?"
Zhong Wu and the two men behind him were both taken aback.
Just an ordinary mortal?
Ning Chenxin adjusted the book basket on his back and smiled, "I am but a humble scholar."
"A scholar?"
Zhong Wu smiled and said, "We are also scholars, practicing Confucian Dao and Daoism. May we ask for your guidance?"
Ning Chenxin nodded and smiled, "I wouldn't presume to ask for your guidance; let's discuss this together."
The two people behind Zhong Wu, watching this scene, couldn't help but say, "I wonder how Senior Lu's disciple compares in strength to Senior Brother Zhong."
"Senior Brother Zhong is a candidate for future elder of the Confucian Academy. His Confucian Dao cultivation is naturally profound. In this respect, he should not be weaker than Senior Lu's disciple, right?"
"It's hard to say, after all, Senior Lu's disciples are all too monstrous..."
"If this person is truly Senior Lu's disciple, then I'm afraid..."
"That's true."
At this moment, Zhong Wu asked, "Nowadays, people regard Martial Dao as the Dao of Life, alchemy and array formation as supplementary methods, and some even cultivate weaponry. However, Confucian Dao are not sought after by many, which has led to their decline."
Why do you think so, fellow Daoist?
Ning Chenxin smiled, showing no panic, her expression calm and her eyes extremely indifferent.
What's the difference?
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wu was taken aback, as were the two disciples behind him.
the difference?
Once Martial Dao are mastered, one can move mountains and fill seas, and even glimpse the Changsheng!
Dao of Alchemy is mastered, one can defy fate and change one's destiny, bringing rotten wood back to life!
Array Dao is mastered, it can incinerate seas, destroy cities, and annihilate the heavens and the earth!
Once the Artifact Dao crafting is mastered, one can command celestial soldiers and become incredibly wealthy!
And what about Confucian Dao and Daoism?
It's just reading, isn't it?
Going a step further, it is about self-cultivation and character building.
That's what I've been thinking about.
Zhong Wu and the other two even began to doubt their own Dao heart.
Why cultivate Confucian Dao?
However, Ning Chenxin's next words were like a wake-up call, waking the three of them up!
"As fellow Daoist has said, the Martial Dao of Alchemy Array Dao, and the Dao of Weapon Forging, along with Confucian Dao, all share the character 'Dao' (the Way).
There are many paths to enlightenment, but ultimately they all lead to the same destination.
"As long as one cultivates to perfection, one will attain the supreme path."
At this moment, Ning Chenxin recalled the words Lu Changsheng had once said to him.
Indeed, Martial Dao can move mountains and fill seas, but Confucian Dao can also determine the fate of the world with a single word!
Dao of Alchemy can defy fate and change destiny, while Confucian Dao can also lead to a clear mind and an immortal soul!
The Array Dao can incinerate seas and destroy cities, and Confucian Dao and Daoism can suppress with a single word!
Upon hearing this...
The eyes of Zhong Wu and the other two became increasingly clear, and even the aura around Zhong Wu began to slowly rise!
Immediately, the three of them sat cross-legged, their auras rising continuously!
Clearly, a breakthrough is on the horizon!
Seeing this, Ning Chenxin smiled and didn't say anything more to disturb her.
He had no spiritual cultivation; he was merely a scholar.
After a while, the outer disciples returned.
Behind them were a man and a woman.
The man had striking features, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes; his appearance was refined and elegant, making him extremely handsome!
The woman had teeth as white as melon seeds, a beautiful forehead and arched eyebrows, like a fairy in a painting!
The two walked up to Ning Chenxin.
The man smiled and asked, "Are you a disciple that Master took in from outside?"
Ning Chenxin nodded upon hearing this, saying, "Yes, Senior Brother."
Oh, you know me?
The man was somewhat surprised.
Ning Chenxin nodded and smiled, "Master mentioned you, saying that I have a senior brother, and this one should be my second senior sister, right?"
Hong Ying smiled and said, "Since you are a disciple accepted by our master, then please come with us."
Having lived through nine lifetimes, Hong Ying could naturally see whether Ning Chenxin was lying.
Ye Qiubai then looked at Zhong Wu and the others, and asked in surprise, "Why are all three of them breaking through?"
Ning Chenxin responded with an "oh," and said, "I just had a discussion about the Dao with this fellow Daoist."
Discussion of the Way?
Did they just break through?
Hong Ying and Ye Qiubai both glanced at Ning Chenxin.
Although it's impossible to tell that Ning Chenxin possesses any cultivation level, he seems to be quite extraordinary!
After saying that, the two took Ning Chenxin back to the Cottage.
And not too long.
All three of them, Zhong Wu, have broken through to a higher realm!
After opening his eyes, he looked at the outer courtyard disciple beside him, who was filled with admiration and envy, and asked urgently, "Where is that fellow Daoist from just now?"
A disciple from the outer courtyard said, "Ah, he was taken away by Senior Brother Ye."
Zhong Wu nodded, sighing, "No wonder they're all Senior Lu's disciples; they're all such prodigies..."
The two people behind him nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
On the other side.
Lu Changsheng cursed Ye Qiubai in his heart, thinking about what kind of punishment he should give him.
They arrived at the courtyard where Elder Pill Hall resided.
Elder Pill Hall seemed to have received the news beforehand and was already waiting outside the door.
Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, he immediately asked, " Changsheng, how did you refine those pills?!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng's face twitched.
What kind of elixir?
Neither of them told me!
You should at least let me see it!
PS: I'm experiencing some writer's block today, so I won't be adding any chapters. Updates will proceed as normal, with 1-2 more chapters to come (normal updates are two to three chapters a day).