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Shang Zhengliang and the others felt a sudden chill run down their spines. Why hadn't they thought of saying that? This was really bad.
The leaders who had just been arguing with them instantly realized that they should be arguing for Lin Jingyu!
How did it turn into a struggle for Li Qing'an?
“Junior Brother Cangsong is right. Let Lin Jingyu become your disciple.” Dao Xuan had long been dissatisfied with the noisy crowd and made the decision directly.
"Thank you, Brother."
"Who would like to take this disciple under their wing?" Dao Xuan then pointed to the sleeping Zhang Xiaofan.
Upon hearing Dao Xuan's words, the chief disciples closed their eyes again, pretending not to have heard.
Seeing that no one responded for a long time, Dao Xuan was helpless and thought he would find a scapegoat to end today's affairs as soon as possible.
At this moment, Li Qing'an used the Thousand-Mile Transmission Technique to send a message to Tian Buyi's ear.
“Master, I think this Zhang Xiaofan has potential.”
Tian Buyi was somewhat surprised to hear the familiar voice beside him. He was surprised that his disciple had so many good things. He didn't even know when Dazhu Peak had developed a similar method of transmitting sound.
No wonder that group of people almost started fighting over Li Qing'an.
Although he trusted his disciples greatly, he refused to allow it. Most of his disciples were of average talent, and now that one had come along with exceptional talent, how could he turn back the clock?
Seeing that Tian Buyi did not reply for a long time, Li Qingan had no choice but to secretly ponder: "Although Dao Xuan will most likely still let Zhang Xiaofan join Dazhu Peak, there is now a huge variable, which is himself."
Just as Li Qing'an was about to speak, he heard Dao Xuan say something.
“Junior Brother Tian, I think you will teach Junior Nephew Qing’an very well. This disciple should become your disciple of Dazhu Peak.”
???
Tian Buyi looked puzzled, jumped up, and stared at the plate of Dao Xuan.
"I barely taught Li Qing'an, so how do you think I taught him well?"
Just as Tian Buyi was about to retort, Dao Xuan, having found a way out, laughed and agreed, cutting off Tian Buyi's words.
"I also think this disciple is most suitable to become a disciple of Dazhu Peak. Perhaps Junior Brother Tian can even train another 'Li Qing'an'."
Shang Zhengliang and the others hurriedly echoed, as if they would become disciples if they had waited any longer.
Of course, the main reason was to disgust Tian Buyi. They had been itching to see him so smug these past few days.
However, he wouldn't take his anger out on Li Qing'an and the others, since Li Qing'an had helped them.
Seeing that the die was cast, Tian Buyi had no choice but to swallow his anger.
“Fellow disciples, this matter is now closed, but further investigation is needed.”
In high spirits, Dao Xuan ended the topic abruptly.
Cangsong and the others replied in unison, "Yes."
"By the way, Qing'an, what did you come to see me about yesterday? Is there anything I can help you with?" Dao Xuan asked Li Qing'an after seeing that no one objected.
"Sect Leader, I usually want to read more books to draw inspiration during my cultivation. Yesterday, I wanted to visit the library on Tongtian Peak."
This was an excuse he had thought of long ago, and it also allowed him to take care of his own problems at the same time.
"In that case, I will give you a token, which will allow you free access to my Tongtian Peak Library."
"Furthermore, since you need to read books to draw inspiration, although the other branches have some overlap in their collections, they also have their own collections. You can ask your senior brothers and sisters for advice."
As Li Qing'an stated his needs, the library of Tongtian Peak was readily available. However, to his surprise, Longshou Peak was the first among the other branches to agree.
"I, Longshou Peak, agree," Cangsong said decisively, without much hesitation.
“I, Luoxia Peak, also agreed.”
"Our Chaoyang Peak and Fenghui Peak also agreed."
The other leaders of the various factions also agreed.
"Disciple thanks the Sect Leader and all senior masters." Li Qing'an hadn't expected that the difficult matter he had been pondering for so long could be resolved so easily.
Zeng Shuchang, the head of Feng Hui Peak, said casually, "No need for formalities. Come and exchange ideas with my disciples from Feng Hui Peak more often in the future. I also have a disciple who loves reading. When you come, I will have him show you the way."
"You are welcome to Chaoyang Peak as well."
Li Qing'an quickly reassured the leaders of the various factions about their enthusiasm.
"When I have time, I will visit them one by one."
Even Cangsong first encouraged Li Qing'an, and then made a few sarcastic remarks about Tian Buyi.
“I heard that you practice for a few days and rest for a few months. Cultivation is your own business, so you should set a good example for the younger generation and not be like your master, who has made no progress in the past few decades.”
"Cangsong, what do you mean? Do I need your guidance to teach my disciples?" Tian Buyi, losing face, angrily retorted to Cangsong.
"Enough! What kind of behavior is this in front of your disciples?" Seeing that the two were about to get really angry, Dao Xuan directly mobilized his own aura to cool down their anger.
Li Qingan was also dumbfounded. To be able to stop two Shangqing Realm experts with just his aura, and these were even top-ranking experts in the Shangqing Realm:
"The sect leader is truly domineering," Li Qingan remarked, looking at the two who had calmed down.
"Let's go! Back to Dazhu Peak, and take your eighth junior brother with you." Tian Buyi snorted at Cangsong and left with a flick of his sleeve.
Li Qingan and Du Bishu followed, with Du Bishu also carrying Zhang Xiaofan away together.
[Little White is so cute!]
Chapter 13 Formal Introduction
Dazhufeng Shoujing Hall
"Tell me, is the Zhang Xiaofan you mentioned in Your Highness true or false?"
Enraged by the pine tree, Tian Buyi looked at Li Qingan standing opposite him and asked.
Just now in the Jade Purity Hall, his old face was practically trampled under Cangsong's feet. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and his tone became increasingly stern.
Su Ru looked at the furious Tian Buyi and advised, "Buyi, speak properly. When has Xiao An ever caused us any trouble? Just let him explain himself."
"Besides, the matter is already settled, and I think that child is quite good."
Only Li Qing'an was in the hall. Zhang Xiaofan was placed in another room, and the other disciples went to see their newest junior brother.
Looking at Tian Buyi, who had gradually calmed down after being persuaded by Su Ru, Li Qingan offered an excuse.
"Master trusts my judgment, and I feel that Junior Brother is destined for greatness. Perhaps he can even make it into the top four in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament five years from now?"
Li Qingan told the truth, because Zhang Xiaofan had indeed made it into the top four, and he did so despite everyone's skepticism.
Tian Buyi looked at the serious Li Qingan helplessly: "Top four in five years? You can't even come up with a decent excuse."
Li Qingan shrugged. He knew that Zhang Xiaofan's current aptitude was indeed not good enough.
Perhaps this is the essential quality of a chosen one?
Tian Buyi didn't want to say anything more, so he could only speak to Li Qingan.
"Alright, I don't want to say any more. You seem quite lax lately, so I'll give you some proper guidance in a while."
"Yes, Master"
Seeing that this hurdle had finally been overcome, Li Qingan quickly echoed his sentiments.
Let's calm Tian Buyi down first. Anyway, he'll be going down the mountain to train alone soon. He's already struggling to make progress in the array formations he's been cultivating at Qingyun Sect. As a terrain array formation, he naturally needs to comprehend more of the earth's veins and understand more runes. He estimates that he'll be lucky if he can comprehend the entire Five Elements Runes at Qingyun Sect. He'll also need to find the Earth Vein Mystery Manual.
Although he also wanted to find a celestial book that explained the origin of all laws, he couldn't get his hands on any of them right now.
Therefore, Tian Buyi guided himself, and he also took the opportunity to see what stage his current strength and various Taoist techniques were at, so that he could act according to the circumstances when he went down the mountain.
Before he came to the mountain a few years ago, he mostly fought low-level fighters, emphasizing the words 'precision, accuracy, and ruthlessness'.
Sending someone away from worldly desires allows them to enter the Buddhist path.
At this moment, Song Daren and Du Bishu led Zhang Xiaofan in.
"Master, your disciple has brought your junior brother."
Tian Buyi looked at Zhang Xiaofan in the hall. Perhaps because he had already calmed down, he was not very impatient. He even carefully examined Zhang Xiaofan, who Li Qingan had said had the potential to be among the top four in martial arts.
Worried that her disciple Zhang Xiaofan might go hungry, Su Ru asked, "Did Da Ren take him out to eat?"
"Ate."
“Then let’s begin the apprenticeship process!” Tian Buyi said decisively.
Li Qingan watched as Zhang Xiaofan, guided by Zhang Xiaofan, kowtowed to Tian Buyi more than a dozen times.
Thump, thump, thump, and afterwards, he was left with a bloody head.
Tian Buyi looked at the dazed Zhang Xiaofan and thought he was incredibly stupid. He had originally thought that this disciple might have some merits that he hadn't discovered, which made Li Qing'an protect him so much.
Feeling deceived, Tian Buyi didn't want to see the joyful scene in the hall, so he taught Song Daren and Li Qingan the Taoist arts and then turned and left.
"Mother, now we have two junior brothers on Dazhu Peak, and this junior brother even blushes when he looks at me."
Why didn't Li Qing'an blush before?
Before anyone knew it, Tian Ling'er had darted in front of Zhang Xiaofan and looked at him happily.
"No fooling around."
Su Ru laughed and scolded Tian Ling'er, who was already 14 but didn't look like a girl.
Li Qingan said to Zhang Xiaofan, who seemed somewhat reserved:
"Junior brother, my name is Li Qing'an. From now on, I will be your seventh senior brother. Don't call me Immortal Brother next time."
Upon hearing this, the people in the hall burst into laughter, and Tian Ling'er even circled around Li Qing'an, looking him up and down.
Li Qing'an was dressed in a blue robe, with delicate features, straight shoulders like bamboo branches, and a slight smile on his face. He appeared clean and lively, yet also had a touch of languid charm.
As Tian Ling'er watched, she blushed instead.
"Why don't I look like a deity?"
Li Qingan glanced at everyone's gazes, turned around, and his clothes fluttered, making him look very dashing.
"Okay, it is quite good-looking."
Tian Ling'er's face turned even redder, but she didn't want to deny it, so she just whispered.