Chapter 2: The Celestial Fate of the Daoist Disciple

However, upon seeing this group of young men, Su Li completely abandoned the thought of competing with those flamboyantly dressed young ladies

The next day, the courtyard where the disciples resided was cleaned thoroughly, almost free of any dust.

Indeed, he is a disciple of the Sword Sect's Symbolism School. Even with his cultivation nearing the Golden Core stage, he can only be considered a peripheral member within the Sword Sect, and cannot be compared at all to those young inner disciples from earlier.

The young Taoist disciples all recoiled, and the young maidens, even more so, lowered their heads, showing no intention of paying any attention.

After all, they are still so young, and there are plenty of opportunities ahead; there is no need to compete with others for such "opportunities".

The young men beside him were either downcast, secretly wiping away tears, or gritting their teeth in determination, embodying the essence of 'Do not underestimate the youth in poverty'.

Everyone looked over with curiosity, and all the young disciples displayed expressions of anticipation

After a brief pause, he added: "Now, who is willing to go with me?"

However, just when he thought that today would be just like this, and that he would return to his monotonous life as a servant, a scruffy old Taoist suddenly burst in with great urgency from outside the door

Perhaps the mindset in 'The First Chronicle of Memories' is too sordid? Nevertheless, let us wish him well

However, Su Li felt that these individuals were truly short-sighted and foolish. In fact, compared to those earlier young hotheads, this decision to make a final effort by the seasoned veteran was the real 'fate of immortals'!

Su Lixin looked at the cheerful gentleman with a sense of empathy, unsure of what to say

The old man immediately burst into laughter and said, "Good lad, I like your temperament, so come with me!"

Su Li felt a slight stir in his heart upon hearing this request. He understood that what the old Taoist needed was a true servant who could handle his miscellaneous affairs, completely different from those inner disciples who were likely filled with some restless thoughts.

I am not afraid to tell you that I am a disciple of the Sword Sect's Talismans. This year, I am 209 years old, and my time is drawing near. This journey is essentially my last chance to seek an opportunity for breakthrough... If you choose to accompany me, it goes without saying that you will endure hardships, and there is a high possibility that you may die far from home alongside me

Su Li, possessing the mindset of a middle-aged man, observed a group of flamboyantly dressed female disciples. They continuously manipulated their bodies, either singing or dancing, in an effort to attract the attention of the young inner disciples.

Very well, that settles it. You have a quarter of an hour to pack your things, and then we shall set off. The old man acted decisively, making the decision on the spot and determining the itinerary directly.

Their goal is these girls, which has nothing to do with boys like him

However, the brief experiences of his life have taught him that this is quite normal and nothing to be surprised about. Thus, in this contradictory mindset, he instead displays an unperturbed demeanor in the face of honor and disgrace.

He has already realized that this courtyard is likely intended for recruiting servants and maidservants for the disciples of the Sword Sect

It is no wonder that each year, the disciples sent out to the outer gates are generally boys of a certain age, with very few girls. It seems that they are all 'internally digested'.

At this moment, Su Li's mindset was quite contradictory; his memories from his 'previous life' told him that such matters were wrong and extremely shameful

The so-called celestial fate is something they will likely never witness in their lifetime. Among the Taoist disciples, it is said that the most successful ones become the partners of inner disciples.

The old Taoist said with a hint of impatience in his tone, indicating that he was not very patient with such matters

This mature expression stands out remarkably among a group of young children, especially when the old Taoist has been observing the young disciples in front of him since the moment he entered. Naturally, Su Li's behavior has not escaped his notice.

On this day, Su Li's celestial destiny began...

Thus, under the complex gazes of the steward and his companions, Su Li gracefully bowed and said

And those young men who had previously been indignant and resentful of the injustice of heaven also retreated

He decided to wait another four years until he turned twelve to try the unified method of Qi cultivation and breathing techniques. If it did not succeed, he would return home early to farm. He believed that with his past life experiences, he should be able to do quite well.

Honorable Sir, the child possesses no belongings and is ready to set off at any time

But he could not tell if it was an illusion; he suddenly noticed a gaze sweeping over towards their small path...

This group of young men, who have clearly not seen much of the world and evidently have had little experience with women, immediately set their sights on the 'female disciples' who are around fifteen or sixteen years old as soon as they entered the room

If Chi Lao knew the feelings and reasons that Su Li had for him at this moment, he would probably be infuriated beyond measure

Clearly, accompanying the old Taoist on his outings is not a good choice for them either

If one can successfully cultivate, then one should proceed step by step to strive in the outer sect; relying on the Sword Sect, life will undoubtedly be better than that of ordinary people.

Moreover, following him would likely mean never returning, which no normal person would be willing to do

In considering this, he did not think at all about what the broken ring on his hand could bring him, because the wisdom from his past life told him: this is an 'old trickster'

Thus, he decisively raised his hand and said: "I am willing"

Not long after, the young brother beside him quietly expressed his gratitude with a look of appreciation, and then happily got chosen by someone else

There is no need for pleasantries; you should have a clear understanding of my situation. This time, I am looking to choose a clever and quick-witted child who can assist me in preparing ink and setting up my bed as I travel away from the mountain. Do you have any good recommendations

Su Li immediately felt a chill run down his back and quickly hid behind a younger brother

Moreover, although these young brash individuals appear to be quite imposing and formidable, they clearly lack experience and seem somewhat impetuous.

Then, Su Li calmly watched as each young lady, whether with joy or shyness, found the person they would be serving for the next period of time, and happily left.

Subsequently, the old Taoist, not knowing what mindset he was in, paid no heed to what the steward had said, and simply spoke to himself:

He thought for a moment and then gave up on his current expectations; indeed, the thinking of middle-aged individuals tends to be more stable and pragmatic

"So young!" He sighed with the mentality of a middle-aged man, observing that these inner disciples all appeared to be around twenty years old, in Su Li's eyes, they were merely a bunch of inexperienced youngsters.

Then Su Li saw the inner disciples who had come to select their companions

"Master, what brings you here..." The steward in charge of managing Su Li and the other disciples quickly approached with respect and inquired politely.

Only Su Li, with his psychological maturity, naturally noticed a detail

The old master, after finishing his words, calmly scanned the many young disciples around him, and indeed, he saw numerous expressions of fear and trepidation

However, this is also the significance of the Sword Sect allowing them to venture into the mortal world to refine their hearts

Master Uncle, you are unaware of this. All the young disciples present are skilled and industrious, not only proficient in washing clothes and cooking but also adept at various chores. When necessary, it is also quite beneficial for Master Uncle to have them warm the bed.

The steward listened without anger, merely smiling as he spoke to the old priest

He actually said it... Su Li felt a wave of nausea in his heart, realizing that the place he was in truly had such a function.

The other person is short, and from that angle, one can just see the slightly tilted corner of the steward's mouth, which reveals an expression of apparent indifference as he bows his head in greeting.