Chapter 001: The Fortuitous Encounter Brought About by a Slip of the Foot

Introduction to this volume

The harmony within the sect and the brotherly relationships among the disciples were ideally suited for a time of laziness and rest. Unfortunately, with Master’s lifespan drawing to a close, Lu Yuan had no choice but to exert himself diligently

Moreover, Lu Yuan discovered that when looking at the sky from the ground, he had thought there was nothing in the sky. It was only now that he realized there are various turbulent flows, dust, and rain in the sky, which are not devoid of substance.

It is said that he was accepted as a disciple by the immortal because of his good nature and his willingness to sacrifice himself to save others said Aunt Zhao

Although I am not a bad person, I have never been a person of great benevolence either. I would not sacrifice my life to save others; this is entirely a misunderstanding caused by a slip of the leg

The leg slipped

This turquoise bowl is likely the size of a horse-drawn carriage

In legend, those immortals can lift mountains and split peaks, carrying Mount Tai across the North Sea

This child is naturally the mischievous spirit known as Lu Yuan in the mouths of many, and the elder beside him, with an air of immortality, is indeed the immortal that everyone has been talking about this time

Let us begin by recalling from the very beginning

This is indeed a fateful encounter!

Li Yuanbai entered with a jade-green bowl, holding a spell in his hand. In the center, there was an endless glow of rosy light, boundless restrictions, and a spectrum of colors. Surrounding him were clouds and winds, within which a corner of a palace could be faintly seen. In that moment, Lu Yuan was dazzled by the boundless brilliance, unable to see anything clearly. It could only be said that the methods of the immortals were indeed extraordinary.

In the future, if I become an immortal, I will have as much money as I desire, and if I wish to hold an official position, I shall do so. I will certainly marry a beautiful wife, just like the young daughter-in-law of the Xie family. At that time, I will undoubtedly lead a very joyful and happy life. The more Lu Yuan thought about it, the more he smiled, and before he knew it, a smile appeared on his lips.

Viewing from the ground and viewing from the sky are indeed completely different

However, regardless of the circumstances, that little rascal Lu Yuan and the librarian have obtained a celestial opportunity and become disciples of immortals said a young lady in summary

"No way, that little brat Lu Yuan, he would sacrifice himself to save others?" an elderly woman said. "I only remember that this little brat usually runs around with a large group of children, stealing fruits to eat. He is indeed a troublemaker; he has even peeked at young women bathing. Would he really sacrifice himself to save others?"

In the azure bowl, an elderly man with white hair is sitting cross-legged, while a curious child around ten years old is looking around with a sly expression.

At this moment, the white-haired elder Li Yuanbai pointed to the towering mountains ahead and said: "This place is Huashan, where our Huashan Immortal Sect is located. Huashan has dozens of peaks, but the five peaks are the highest. These five peaks are the East Peak, Chaoyang Peak; the South Peak, Luoyan Peak; the West Peak, Lianhua Peak; the Central Peak, Yunu Peak; and the North Peak, Yuntai Peak. The Huashan Immortal Sect is also divided into five branches, each residing on one of the five peaks. I am the elder of the North Peak, Yuntai Peak, and in the future, you will also be the tenth generation disciple of the North Peak, Yuntai Peak."

Thus, amidst astonishment, a day passed, and a massive mountain appeared ahead. This left Lu Yuan in great surprise, for the mountains he had seen before were like mere small mounds. This mountain, viewed from the sky, appeared extraordinarily tall, and it was likely that its height was no less than 10,000 zhang, seemingly capable of blocking the sky. It truly was a magnificent mountain.

The white-haired immortal actually believes that his desire to descend from the tree, where he has been comfortably residing, stems from his chivalrous heart, wishing to save the plump third son of the Jia family. Thus, he considers his own character to be commendable and takes him as his disciple

Earlier today, I went with a group of friends to play in the woods outside the town. I spotted a large insect from a distance, which frightened me greatly. However, I quickly regained my composure and called out to the others, who all climbed up a big tree. Unfortunately, Jia's chubby third brother was unable to climb the tree due to his weight and excitement.

In such a town, whenever something extraordinary occurs, news will travel from the beginning to the end of the town, just like at this moment

You have already bid farewell to your parents, and now it is time to set off, the elder with white hair said

Above the sky, there is a large azure bowl suspended among the vast white clouds

In the future, if you come under my tutelage, you will become the tenth generation disciple of the Huashan Immortal Sect

From a vantage point in the air, one can see that this mountain is steep and towering, with sheer cliffs rising a thousand fathoms, and the peaks stand out elegantly.

At this moment, Lu Yuan was filled with astonishment; the immortal was indeed an immortal, truly a master of celestial arts. Just now, he had seen the white-haired immortal take out a normal-sized blue bowl from his bosom, throw it into the air, and the bowl continuously enlarged until it reached the size of a horse-drawn carriage in no time. After that, he sat inside it, and during the ascent, it was remarkably stable, not swaying at all, and he could not feel the strong wind rushing towards him.

Such a town consists of a long street, which can be traversed from one end to the other in the time it takes to burn a stick of incense

"Indeed, the young daughter-in-law of the Xie family, I heard that this little rascal Lu Yuan once peeked at you while you were bathing. Who knows, after becoming an immortal, he might come looking for you again." This statement immediately caused the charming young daughter-in-law of the Xie family to blush deeply. The young daughter-in-law was merely eighteen years old, having been married for only six months, and was at an age where her complexion was tender and could not withstand such teasing. She was also quite lovely, with an oval face and two long, black braids.

Although some fairies are somewhat cunning, Lu Yuan is still just a ten-year-old child and cannot hide too many thoughts

Indeed, Lu Yuan was already filled with immense joy

However, since this white-haired elder holds such a view, I naturally will not be foolish enough to explain it clearly to him

"Indeed, I also think it is impossible. This little rascal has been growing up watching him since he was in split-crotch pants; he is not that kind of person," said another aunt who was clearly very familiar with Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan is currently reflecting on what exactly has transpired

As for the Huashan Immortal Gate, it is one of the five great immortal gates of the Great Jin Kingdom, founded five thousand years ago by the revered master Tongxiao Zhenren.

This slide unexpectedly went down to the tree.

As I saw the fierce tiger right in front of me, I felt a wave of fear. I had heard about the terrifying reputation of the tiger before, often hearing stories of how certain uncles and elders had fallen victim to its claws, but I had never witnessed it firsthand until now. Even though I was up in a tree and the tiger was below, I could still sense its menacing presence. A sudden gust of a bloody wind swept through, and I was at a loss for words. The tiger's piercing gaze was fixed on me, and I felt my legs weaken under the intensity of its stare. This was indeed my first encounter with such a creature, and even from my vantage point in the tree, the ferocity of the tiger was palpable. The air was thick with tension, and I could hardly comprehend the situation as the tiger's eyes bore into me, leaving me feeling somewhat unsteady.

Heaven knows, at that moment I merely slipped my leg

Oh, immortal, tsk tsk

As for the Huashan Immortal Gate, its location is at Huashan, which is still several hundred thousand miles away, and it will take some time to reach.

The methods of the immortal family are indeed extraordinary and unparalleled

At this moment, neither alive nor dead

In the future, I will also become an immortal master. Lu Yuan's eyes sparkled with anticipation for the life that lay ahead.

It was precisely because he envisioned himself becoming a legendary immortal in the future, and thought of the joyful life that awaited him, that when Lu Yuan bid farewell to his parents, he felt no sadness at all; instead, he was filled with excitement, and any feelings of homesickness were completely absent.

... ...

Sometimes, a person is just so fortunate that a slip of the foot leads to a misunderstanding, resulting in a fateful encounter.

When I came to my senses again, the tiger was already in front of me. At that moment, I was so frightened that my soul nearly left my body; all I wanted was to escape for my life. However, a typical strong man cannot outrun a tiger, let alone a child like me. Even if I moved at my fastest speed, the result was that a beam of white light appeared and struck the tiger dead. Then, this white-haired immortal made his entrance.

Indeed, he will become an immortal from now on

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Above the sky, white clouds drift gently

Now, I have the opportunity to become a disciple of an immortal, and perhaps in the future, I too may become an immortal

The daily life in the town is quite mundane

As the white-haired immortal fell silent, Lu Yuan curiously looked around. Standing in the sky and gazing down at the earth was entirely different from viewing it from the ground. From this vantage point, the vast expanse of the earth seemed to shrink significantly. The towering mountains appeared as mere mounds of dirt, the towns transformed into small toy-like patches, and the rivers resembled tiny ditches.

It is truly a novel experience, and I consider it an eye-opening one.

Have you heard about the books? At the eastern end of the town, Doctor Lu's ten-year-old son, Lu Yuan, has been taken as a disciple by an elderly man with white hair, who possesses an ethereal and otherworldly demeanor, and has thus gained a connection to the divine. Aunt Zhao, who was washing clothes by the river, said this

"Yes, what is going on?" a woman asked Aunt Zhao.

The white-haired elder called out, "Let’s go." The large green bowl immediately flew towards the southeast. The white-haired elder said, "There are some things I need to explain to you. You mortals refer to us as immortals, but in truth, we are not deities; we are merely cultivators. We cultivators absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, refining ourselves, and possess various means that astonish mortals. We can soar into the sky and burrow into the earth. To mortals, these abilities may seem divine, but we are not true deities. Since you have been accepted as my disciple, you should understand this. My surname is Li, and my given name is Yuanbai. I am the ninth-generation elder of the Huashan Sect."

"That little rascal has been accepted as a disciple of an immortal; what a fortunate event," said a young woman beside her.

At this moment, at the eastern end of the town, there is a child with large eyes, who appears to be quite astute. Beside this child stands an elderly man with an ethereal demeanor, sporting a long white beard.

In Lu Yuan's small heart, the town mayor is already a remarkable official. However, it is said that above the mayor is the county magistrate, above the county magistrate is the prefect, above the prefect is the chancellor, and above the chancellor is the emperor. Moreover, it is said that immortals are even greater than emperors, not bowing to the emperor at all; what an extraordinary figure that is

Hehe, since that is the case, why should I explain this misunderstanding myself

That little rascal, Lu Yuan, is indeed quite lucky

Donglin Town is neither particularly large nor particularly small

What is meant by character? This is what is meant by character