Chapter Nine: Filial Piety and Parental Kindness

Jiang Sibai said: "The 'health preservation technique' he left behind is actually called 'The Method of Preserving the Center and Strengthening the Origin'. I have been practicing according to what is recorded in it for ten years, and only then did I achieve some success with the slight guidance of my esteemed teacher"

Despite the difficulty, Jiang Sibai could only brace himself and ask: "Then may I ask what Father King wishes to know?"

Jiang Mingwu asked unwillingly, "So there are no shortcuts?"

The air between the two seemed to be suspended.

However, after Jiang Sibai spoke these words, he instead felt a sense of relaxation

Having lived two lifetimes, how could he have such limited aspirations

Jiang Mingwu nodded: "Of course I remember"

Xiao Bai, do you know that I have been waiting for you to arrive this morning? Because I believe that among the royal family, only you and I have not given up hope.

How has your father brought you great pressure

For selfish individuals, it may be quite simple to continue to appease and flatter King Ji during the time of Ji Guo, and once they enter the immortal gate, they can simply disregard him.

He sighed and said, "Only now do I realize that the paths of humans and immortals are different"

Jiang Mingwu asked in surprise: "Then can you tell me... tell me how to get started?"

Jiang Mingwu nodded in understanding and looked at Jiang Sibai with a hint of admiration in his eyes

That feeling of being full of energy and spirit truly stands out from the crowd

Instead, once my son has achieved his studies and mastered the texts, it would be even better to prepare some longevity elixirs for the king to nourish his health

Thus, the calm and composed attitude with which Jiang Sibai faces things is, in fact, a way of honoring Jiang Mingwu

Jiang Sibai took a deep breath; he did not want these worries to overwhelm him, so he said candidly: "Yes, Father, my mentor has been like a rebirth to me, and I cannot do anything that would cause him difficulty"

Jiang Sibai replied: "This question has been addressed by my esteemed teacher. It is necessary to exercise restraint during the initial stage of refining essence into qi. Once one has successfully cultivated qi and can preserve the original essence without leakage, there will naturally be no issues."

Jiang Sibai had long anticipated this question, and then candidly replied: "Does Father still remember the immortal master from Yuandao Peak twelve years ago?"

By the way, where is your fief located

Jiang Sibai accompanied the awkward laughter throughout, feeling extremely uncomfortable, especially after sensing his father's thoughts, which made him feel even more embarrassed

To speak frankly, his original aspiration for seeking the Dao was very pure, but now King Ji is imposing some other things upon him

Jiang Mingwu looked at him and said, "Tell me, is it truly impossible for me, as a monarch, to cultivate the Dao and become an immortal?"

Jiang Mingwu was taken aback; he carefully examined his child and discovered that Jiang Sibai's skin was crystal clear and rosy, indicating excellent health. Coupled with his delicate features and gentle temperament, he resembled a refined young gentleman, as warm and smooth as jade

He asked incredulously, "Xiaobai, don't tell me you have grown up without knowing the taste of a woman?"

If one cannot master the elegance of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, then one can only be...

The imperial pressure emanating from the other party became nothing more than a gentle breeze brushing against his face.

Eventually, it was no longer referred to as being solitary and lonely, but rather as 'I'.

However, for Jiang Sibai, whether it is to sever ties with Jiang Mingwu for the sake of his mentor Qingjing, or to disclose the secrets of his sect for Jiang Mingwu, it is a burden on his soul

Jiang Sibai was taken aback for a moment, then said: "As far as I know, everyone can cultivate, but not everyone can achieve success in their cultivation."

The Welcoming of Immortals Ceremony, also known as the Master-Apprentice Ceremony, concludes at noon

Moments later, Jiang Mingwu sighed and said: "In fact, I know that I have been neglectful in caring for you over the years. It is already quite rare that you can still treat me sincerely now."

Father need not be overly disappointed; the path to immortality is inherently elusive. Even my esteemed teacher has candidly expressed a sense of hopelessness in achieving ascension.

Jiang Mingwu could not discern his thoughts and asked with a serious expression.

Jiang Sibai felt an overwhelming sense of pressure

Jiang Mingwu speaks earnestly about certain wishes of his through language and the essence of books

He suddenly understood why the various immortal masters from the peaks and valleys had previously ignored the royal offspring, for once a royal offspring was chosen, it would signify an enormous trouble

Jiang Sibai was manipulated by the ceremonial officials like a puppet for a long time, and at the same time, it was the first time he met the kind gaze of Jiang Mingwu

Jiang Sibai even felt a vague sense of detachment, as if observing this scene from a third-party perspective, remaining remarkably calm.

To find a girl, one must certainly cultivate the "Huangdi Neijing"... The premise is that this world has such a path

Jiang Sibai said: "Father, think about it, if there were truly any safe and reliable shortcuts, those immortal masters would have used them themselves long ago"

Thus, Jiang Sibai's practice of maintaining her purity is considered exemplary among the royal nobility, easily earning the admiration of Jiang Mingwu

The Welcome Immortals Festival later directly transformed into the grand ceremony for the old Taoist priest to accept disciples

It can only be said that Jiang Mingwu is capable of becoming the King of Ji, as the ability to climb up the ranks in such a manner is essential

Jiang Sibai blinked, so did my father give up because of this challenge of abstinence

Thus, he honestly said: "Returning to my father, I do not indulge in the company of women"

In this era, life is so dull, and the nobility does not have to worry about making a living. What then are their forms of entertainment?

The man on the website wwwhetushu.com looked at Jiang Sibai with profound meaning, then returned to the side hall on his own, and no one would have any remarks about his choice

The Daoist on the road initially planned to take Jiang Sibai back to the mountain before accepting disciples, but now that Jiang Mingwu is so enthusiastic, he can only agree somewhat reluctantly.

In simple terms, it is a matter of too many temptations and a lack of self-discipline

It was only then that he realized that in terms of appearance, Jiang Sibai had already surpassed all of his offspring

Jiang Mingwu immediately felt it made sense; there is no such thing as something so cheap in this world

Jiang Sibai nodded and said, "My esteemed teacher has seen it and said that I have already entered the threshold."

It can also be seen from this that the traveler on the road has a considerable status in the Luo Yun Immortal Realm: he is able to directly decide on accepting disciples without needing to report back to the mountain, and coupled with his appearance and age, his seniority in the Luo Yun Immortal Realm should be quite high

Perhaps for Jiang Mingwu, Jiang Sibai's ability to enter the immortal sect is also the beginning of an opportunity for him, the King of Records, to attain immortal fate

In fact, this is another factor contributing to the disdain that the realm of Luo Yunxian has for the royal nobility, which is that these individuals find it difficult to restrain their own desires

"Xiao Bai, come with me, I have something to ask you"

Because he had no feelings for Jiang Mingwu and never expected anything in return

This Duke Ji seems to have suddenly lost interest in the matter of cultivation, and he asked again: "Must one necessarily practice self-discipline and abstinence in order to cultivate?"

However, Jiang Sibai is different; behind him are the whispers of his siblings, accompanied by either envy or gloating gazes.

Jiang Sibai felt somewhat inclined to roll her eyes at that moment

After all, we are bound by blood as father and son. Can you truly bear to let me die without understanding the reason behind it?

This is something that no one anticipated

Jiang Mingwu nodded and smiled, saying, "Your filial piety is sufficient."

Jiang Sibai followed King Ji to another side hall, where he quietly stood in front of King Ji, waiting for his father to speak

Thus, he is burdened with many thoughts

Jiang Mingwu pressed on: "So, Xiaobai, have you made any progress in your studies?"

On one side is the master who has imparted the teachings and knowledge, and on the other side is the king who places his hopes upon you. How should one choose between them

Thus, Jiang Sibai officially became a disciple of the Master of the Unknown, and could now proudly address the Master of the Unknown as 'Master'.

This roughly indicated that Jiang Sibai truly embodied a demeanor of being unyielding due to a lack of desires, prompting Ji Wang to adopt a different approach to discuss emotions

Before him stood King Ji

After all, Jiang Sibai is also a disciple he holds in high regard. In his heart, compared to the little infant whose future character is uncertain despite the title of master and disciple, Jiang Sibai is much more reliable.

Jiang Mingwu fell silent, a silence that sent a chill to the heart