Swan Palace

This True Lord is truly strange, even stranger than Liu Bang!

This was Lü Yuan's thought after a brief moment of surprise, and after accepting that he really was one of the two people he had thought of.

At first, following him along country lanes and through villages, before Lü Yuan could even wonder if there was another "Wu Guang" here...

His expression puzzled Lü Yuan.

That's why he frankly asked that question, but Chen Sheng then said it wasn't because of him...

Rather, it's because he regrets things he can't understand right now.

It's really baffling.

However, Lü Yuan didn't press the matter, but simply fell silent and followed him somewhere else.

After walking for a while, Chen Sheng suddenly spoke up, "I heard from your father that you are a child who is curious about everything."

"What, you're just following me around without even asking where we're going?"

"Is it because you're afraid?"

"But how dare you ask my name just now in the name of so-called thanks?"

"No--" Lü Yuan shook his head. With the Immortal Book in hand, he wouldn't say he was fearless, but he could at least say he could advance or retreat at will.

So, just like when he first confronted Liu Bang, he showed no fear of the Golden Core True Lord: "It's not that I dare not."

After saying that, he sighed again and said in a relaxed tone, "I was going to ask, but you were acting so strangely that I found it all very confusing."

"So I think it's better not to ask."

Strangeness?

Am I already this how children see me today?

Moreover, to dare to say it so openly—is it due to innate naiveté, or because of Liu Bang's existence that one feels unafraid of the Golden Core?

Chen Sheng lowered his head. "Interesting. Did Liu Bang tell you about my identity?"

Lü Yuan replied, "No... In fact, I'm also very curious about this; it just depends on whether you're willing to answer me."

Chen Sheng looked at him. "Do you know that I am a Fruit Position True Lord? Although I only know a little about the common knowledge of immortality, you should know what that means."

"Now I understand." Lü Yuan nodded his thanks, "And I also know what it means."

Chen Sheng began to find Lü Yuan interesting. "Apart from the very beginning, and later when I told you that I would enlighten you on the path of immortality, and when I told you my name, you showed a little respect, excitement, and gratitude."

"It seems that in your eyes, I, Golden Core True Lord, am no different from anyone else—"

"Why?"

Lü Yuan found this man increasingly strange. "You helped me and those refugees in the beginning, so I respect you."

"After that, I finally had a mentor, so I was happy."

Finally, isn't it perfectly normal to ask for their names to express gratitude?

"Besides that, do you think I should feel any unfounded fear or other emotions towards you, whom I've only met once?"

Before Chen Sheng could answer, Lü Yuan continued, "Do you want me to treat you this way?"

He wasn't deliberately defying Chen Sheng; he genuinely meant what he said and respected and thanked Chen Sheng for his actions.

They would not be intimidated or fawn over him because of his status.

Lü Yuan treated everyone this way; even when he didn't have the Immortal Book, he never behaved so disgracefully in front of that immortal.

And he has no intention of changing.

Although such a personality trait is probably not popular in this day and age.

However, Chen Sheng's next words surprised him somewhat:

"You're really bold... Your father didn't tell me this. It's rare to see a child like you who is so unmoved and indifferent to me."

Upon hearing this, Lü Yuan felt that this True Lord might have some problems, just like Liu Bang.

After this exchange, he thought his personality might displease this True Lord who lived in the Ancient Immortal Cultivation Realm.

Unexpectedly, Chen Sheng's initially calm gaze did not show any dislike; instead, it began to soften.

Lü Yuan was already prepared to be disliked and forced to change his first teacher.

This...

Just as Liu Bang in the Ancient Immortal Cultivation Realm truly lived up to his Liu Bang, shouldn't we also say that Chen Sheng truly lived up to his Chen Sheng?

However, in the history he knew, Chen Sheng had betrayed his own words.

Will the person in front of you do the same?

Lü Yuan didn't know, nor did he intend to worry about, but he met Chen Sheng's gaze with a hint of helplessness and asked:

"So, is this good or bad for you? Can I still receive your guidance?"

"Of course... In fact, you'd be the most suitable person for your early education here—"

As Chen Sheng spoke, a positive emotion gradually appeared on his face, and he smiled slightly:

"Besides me, among the cultivators your father could find, the others were either too young and lacked experience, or their cultivation was insufficient and their level too low."

"They're either arrogant and rude because of their status, or rigid and strict, unable to tolerate you—"

"I'm probably the only one who has both knowledge and cultivation, and who won't think you should do whatever I say just because of your status, nor will I demand that you deliberately change your current state..."

"What, are you happy?"

Lü Yuan nodded blankly. This... was going too smoothly, and this mentor was just too good!

He thought he was bound to be rejected no matter what.

Then it'll be a classic case of fortunes changing every thirty years; they'll wait for the Dao Embryo to return and slap this person in the face again.

The outcome, however, unfolded in a way that was both unexpected and perfectly logical.

"You... you're too... too down-to-earth." Lü Yuan thought for a long time before coming up with this somewhat inappropriate word, and couldn't help but ask.

Down-to-earth...

Chen Sheng lowered his eyes and did not answer.

Haha, it seems that when I was a beginner, I also said the same thing when I couldn't find the right words.

And back then, He was just like me now...

Chen Sheng briefly reminisced about the past, but only for a moment, because they had already arrived at the passage to the Dharma Realm.

It was a giant tree, ten meters wide and a hundred meters high, which only cultivators could see.

Entering here will take you directly to [Swan Palace].

When Lü Yuan saw Chen Sheng stop, he knew they had probably reached their destination, and there was something wrong with the giant tree.

Does it lead to other places?

"Liu Bang brought you here through the Dharma Realm, right?" Chen Sheng said to Lü Yuan before Lü Yuan could even have any doubts.

"So, does this lead to the Dharma Realm?" Lü Yuan asked knowingly.

Chen Sheng nodded. "Do you know why Liu Bang didn't just take you directly to the corresponding area of the Dharma Realm of Great Marsh Mountain and then bring you out?"

"Why?" Lü Yuan had never actually asked Liu Bang this question before, because he had too many doubts on the way, and this question hadn't even come up in his mind.

Now, Chen Sheng gave him the answer, "Because the area corresponding to the Dharma Realm of Great Marsh Mountain is where the academy I once founded is located—"

"It is named [Swan Palace]."

"And for the next few days, I will be there to begin your education."