The sky was bright and clear.
Inside an elegant courtyard in the Jade Wave Immortal Market.
Gao Hao and his wife brought their three children with them.
His wife looked reluctant, but she knew that her husband's plan was for the Gao Clan and for their own sake. So she endured her reluctance and pushed one of the children forward to Chen Shuangbai.
Gao Hao married this woman when he Qi Refining Stage. They lived in harmony and had two sons and a daughter.
The one they chose to become Chen Shuangbai's disciple was his youngest son, named Gao Yi.
The child looked to be only eight or nine years old. Although he was still young, he had matured earlier due to his family background. Instead of the panic that his peers showed, he had a calm demeanor.
Under Chen Shuangbai's watchful gaze, the boy respectfully kowtowed three times to Chen Shuangbai, addressing him as "Master."
Chen Shuangbai had previously agreed to take one of Gao Hao's children as his disciple, both to solidify his friendship with Gao Hao and to strengthen the connection between Jade Wave Immortal Market and Jade Spring Sect.
There is naturally no intention to back out.
Chen Shuangbai smiled, and his handsome appearance gave Gao Yi the illusion that he had taken a real immortal as his master.
In front of Gao Hao and his wife, Chen Shuangbai accepted the child as his disciple and said earnestly, "From now on, you will be my fourth disciple. You have one senior brother and two senior sisters ahead of you. Come back to the Jade Spring Sect with me."
The child's movements were methodical, yet he possessed a mischievous and clever nature. He replied, "Disciple understands."
Gao Yi's aptitude wasn't actually that good.
She is neither as good as Lu Xiangyuan, nor as good as Chen Fuguang and Chen Yazhen.
But since you've accepted the apprenticeship, you must fulfill your duties as a teacher and give the proper apprenticeship gifts.
Since Chen Shuangbai didn't have time to refine it herself, she bestowed upon the child a Law Artifact she no longer needed, the [ Mystic Water Wave-Stilling Mirror ]. The child then stroked the precious mirror, looking very fond of it.
The Gao Hao couple finally felt at ease.
Gao Hao stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, " True Person..."
Seeing Chen Shuangbai's displeased expression, Gao Hao quickly changed his tune, saying, "Brother! My child is a bit unruly, please discipline him strictly. My wife and I will definitely not utter a word and will fully support him!"
Gao Yi, who had been relatively calm, widened his eyes upon hearing this and hurriedly retorted, "Father!"
Gao Hao glared at the child, and Gao Yi dared not say anything more.
His wife whispered something to him, as if she were instructing their child.
Gao Hao and Chen Shuangbai witnessed this, with the latter sighing, "The hearts of parents are always full of love and concern."
Gao Hao said with deep emotion, "I'll ask you, brother, to help me discipline this child. And don't worry... the caravan will bring all of his cultivation supplies every month."
I don't expect him to achieve great things, I just wish for him to be safe and sound, and for his family and friends to live in harmony.
Chen Shuangbai immediately realized that the position of the young master of Xian City was probably not easy to hold.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while...
Chen Shuangbai then took Gao Yi and prepared to leave.
Gao Yi was still a boy at heart. Although he was much more mature than his peers, he was still a little sad to part with his parents at this moment. He hugged his parents and older siblings for a long time and refused to let go.
"Father, Mother, I will come back to see you as soon as I finish my studies!"
Madam Gao stroked her child's head, tears welling in her eyes. Gao Hao's eyes were also slightly red, but he still nudged the child and said, "Go on, go on, don't keep your master waiting."
"Yes."
The two children looked at their disciple with equal reluctance as Chen Shuangbai light disappeared into the distance.
Jade Spring Sect, Sunken Jade Valley.
Gao Yi was born at sea and this was his first time visiting the mainland. Looking at the boundless mountains and rivers, the sadness in his heart was immediately dispelled.
He gazed curiously at the scenery within the sea, and Chen Shuangbai deliberately slowed down.
To avoid being caught in the conflict between Ning Country and Xu Kingdom, Chen Shuangbai deliberately flew around Ning Country's border this time.
What's the scenery like in China?
Chen Shuangbai asked with a smile.
Gao Yi pondered for a moment and replied, "While the scenery at sea is magnificent, after a while it becomes nothing more than blue skies and seas, all the same... But the scenery within the sea is much more spectacular."
"This is the first time I've ever seen so many different colors!"
Chen Shuangbai smiled and led him back to Sunken Jade Valley.
Upon returning to Sunken Jade Valley, Chen Shuangbai immediately went to the Myriad Phenomena Hall and delivered the Five-Colored Mystic Gui to its master True Lord Qingchen.
True Lord Qingchen remained as lazy as ever, lying in the side hall with a languid expression. With a wave of his sleeve, the treasure disappeared back into the room. He then looked at Chen Shuangbai and said, "You've certainly gained quite a bit from this trip."
"Good."
Chen Shuangbai responded.
True Lord Qingchen glanced at him and said bluntly, "If it's okay, it's okay! If it's not okay, it's not okay! What level of 'okay' do you mean?"
Chen Shuangbai was speechless for a moment, and was about to retort, but True Lord Qingchen didn't give him the chance, pressing, "Didn't you obtain a Spirit Embryo? Release it so I can see it!"
Chen Shuangbai did as instructed, and then saw Mystic Sea Avatar emerge from his body, gracefully bowing to the Nascent Soul True Lord before him, his tone gentle. " Zhanlu greets True Lord!"
True Lord Qingchen's peach blossom eyes widened, and he quickly sat up straight, scrutinizing the Mystic Sea Avatar from head to toe. After a long while, he finally managed to stammer, "Good heavens, you've already succeeded?"
Chen Shuangbai briefly recounted the events, omitting the details about the Dao Fruit.
True Lord Qingchen understood and didn't pursue the ambiguities, then lay back down and said, "Not bad, not bad! An external avatar formed by the Mystic Sea Spirit Embryo!"
"Your Mystic Sea Avatar at the Middle Golden Core Stage, and the aura emanating from her... tsk tsk, so pure and clear, without a trace of impurity! She's practically a born Water-type Dao Body! She's probably comparable to two Middle Golden Core Stage cultivators. My Jade Spring Sect has gained another Golden Core True Person! Congratulations!"
Chen Shuangbai felt a little proud, but she remained humble on the surface.
True Lord Qingchen had also figured out Chen Shuangbai's personality, so he didn't say much, only saying, "Since she is your avatar, she also needs to cultivate. You should consider whether you want her to cultivate the [ Golden Scripture of Heavenly One Generating Water ], which would be perfect for her Xuanhai expedition!"
Chen Shuangbai was slightly taken aback and said, "Isn't this a violation of the sect rules?"
True Lord Qingchen said, "She is your incarnation. It was your spirit that entered your life palace and gave birth to consciousness. In other words, isn't she yourself?"
"You are the Dao Child of my Jade Spring Sect, so why can't you be?"
Chen Shuangbai's thought moved, Mystic Sea Avatar reacted, bowing deeply and saying, " Zhanlu thanks the Sect Master for his kindness."
True Lord Qingchen waved his hand and said with a smile, "No need for formalities."
"Although you are the incarnation of Xuhong, now that you have developed independent spiritual intelligence, you can also be considered a member of my Jade Spring Sect."
"I have always treated everyone equally; you will naturally not be shortchanged from the fortuitous opportunity that are due."