Chapter 6, Inclined Towards the Old Mountain Path

Looking at this scene, the Liu couple could not help but recall a year ago, when he arrived at the village entrance, it seemed to be just like this

Jing Jiu said: "Such matters are certainly determined by talent; one's disposition changes with the passage of time, so how can one judge? Moreover, do you really believe that the benevolent are invincible?"

Here is the South Mountain Gate of the Qing Shan Sect

Jing Jiu looked at the starry sky outside the window and said: "Nature of the heart."

Do not mention those aristocratic youths from Chaoge, even the junior sisters on Qingrong Peak, nor the renowned beautiful female disciples in Shuiyue Monastery can be compared to her

Liu, who was ten years old, uneasily said: "Master Lü... what brings you here to us?"

Master Lü stood outside the courtyard, observing this scene with a slight frown

Is this really enough ... ...

At present, he does not expect to accomplish any significant feats; he merely hopes to cultivate a few good disciples or perhaps receive elixirs as rewards from his mentors, and finally make one last attempt to reach the realm of Wu Zhang.

The inconspicuous rural boy on ordinary days was taken away by the immortal master of the green mountains, a story that has been passed down through countless generations in the mountain village. ... He grew up listening to these stories, becoming completely foolish, with no intention of opposing them. It was just as he said in his words, just ...

The mountain gate is tranquil, and the birdsong in the dense forest is not bothersome

Whether it is cooking porridge or steeping coarse large-leaf tea, the water used is, of course, from the jar

Liu, who was ten years old, said with some unease: "Really?"

The sound of footsteps emerged as Jing Jiu walked out of the room, the morning breeze gently brushing against his white attire, his hands empty, carrying nothing at all

Jing Jiu was well aware that this third-generation disciple of the Qingshan Sect had now reached the realm of Chengyi, which theoretically allowed him to wield his sword with ease, even while carrying two people.

Three individuals followed the stone-paved mountain path towards the peak, and before long, they came upon a stone gate

The total number of inner and outer disciples of the Qing Shan sect amounts to several thousand. Apart from the old men on Shang De Peak and the women from Xi Lai Peak, who can recognize all of them clearly

Hearing the term "immortal master," Liu Shisui instinctively glanced at Jing Jiu.

Master Lü spoke gently: "Indeed, I am the practitioner of the Way residing in the Green Mountains, commonly referred to by you as the Immortal Master."

Liu, at the age of ten, patted his head and said, "Isn't that so? The book says so."

Liu, at the age of ten, was packing his luggage. He was a very diligent child, but it was his first time packing. However, the confusion on his small face was not due to this; rather, it stemmed from the overwhelming mental shock he had experienced, which had not yet fully worn off. Perhaps it was precisely for this reason that he did not realize that Jing Jiu was not a celestial master.

Beneath the mountain gate, there is a wooden table, on which are placed writing brushes, inkstone, and paper. A man dressed in a gray sword robe is sleeping with his head resting on the table

The Shimen style is simple, covered with moss, exuding an ancient charm, and the words 'Nan Song Ting' can be faintly seen on the horizontal plaque

Through a wall, the voices of the Liu couple's conversation and their weeping occasionally drifted in. However, remembering the reminder from the immortal master, they dared not disturb the village, thus keeping their voices very low

It was not until this moment that Liu's mother realized that something was missing from the room

Master Lü felt a tinge of regret, no longer looking at the young man, he turned to Liu Shijiu and asked, "Do you know my identity?"

From the attire and sword-carrying method of this middle-aged practitioner, Jing Jiu deduced that the other party should be a third-generation disciple, with a realm still far from the Unmarked Realm, but he did not know the other party's name

At the age of ten, Liu did not understand this sentence, but as he looked at his back, he suddenly felt a sense of loneliness

Liu, ten years old, wore a joyful expression and said, "Yes, young master"

"Nothing is the matter," Jing Jiu said

Liu, who was ten years old, stood there in a daze for half a day before coming to his senses, stammering in response: "... ... Of course I ... ... am willing, it's just that ... ... "

This is a very natural thing

The reason he felt a sense of alertness was that while observing the young boy from a distance, he had not noticed the presence of this teenager

In simpler terms, it can be said: When matters reach an extreme, there must be something unusual.

Master Lü's accident turned into astonishment

Such exquisite jade and fine materials, not to mention the surrounding areas of Daqingshan, even in those prosperous states and counties, and even in Chaoge City, it is feared that it would take several years for one to appear. As for Master Lü, he was hardly concerned about whether it would frighten that child, as he emerged directly from the night. However, before he could utter a word, he was distracted by another matter.

Mr. Liu cast a warning glance at her and respectfully said: "Young Master, would you like to bring some useful items for the journey? A ten-year-old can carry them."

Master Lü was somewhat surprised

At the first moment, his sword intent fell upon the young man in white, only to discover that the other party was merely an untrained mortal, devoid of any innate spiritual essence, which left him somewhat astonished

The legendary Qingshan Nine Peaks lie within it

When his gaze fell upon the face of the young man in white, he was even more astonished

Master Lü believed that he was too tense, and with a slight smile, he said: "You may call me Master Lü"

Jing Jiu ignored it and walked out of the courtyard with his hands behind his back

On the third day, passing through a thick fog, the visibility suddenly became clear

Regardless of height, weight, or any other external characteristics, as long as one is sufficiently unique, that person must possess extraordinary qualities

Master Lü smiled and said: "I will explain this to your parents later, and in the future, you will also have time to return home to visit. If you are unable to enter the inner door in the future, you will need to manage the mundane affairs of the sect, and you will not lack for silver or money. Moreover, you can often return home and take care of your hometown; it is merely a matter of raising your hand... However, I feel that you will not have such an opportunity."

He looked at Jing Jiu and suddenly said, "What about you? Are you willing to follow me in cultivating the Great Way and seeking immortality?"

Liu, at the age of ten, was greatly frightened by this suddenly appearing stranger and did not dare to show his face. Listening to the questions, he did not have the courage to speak, but merely clutched tightly at Jing Jiu's sleeve.

The other party is sitting on a lounge chair by the pool

Jing Jiu did not understand; in his view, although the current generation of the Qingshan Sect is not as good as the previous ones, it should not be to this extent

At the age of ten, Liu certainly could not have imagined these things, as he had never considered that there were people in the world who could wield a sword and move with it

Master Lü was unaware of what Jing Jiu was thinking, as he led two boys, one large and one small, towards the misty peaks, in silence and with a low profile

The mountain village is no more than a hundred miles from the gate of Qingshan Sect, and for the disciples of Qingshan Sect to be so cautious in such a place is nothing short of cowardice

Liu, at the age of ten, gazed at Jing, who was nine.

The Liu couple sent Liu, who was ten years old, to the front of the courtyard, silently wiping their tears, feeling somewhat sad, but more so, they were happy

I come to ask you, are you willing to cultivate the Great Way in pursuit of immortality

Jing Jiu stood up and said, "If you want to go, then go"

Jing Jiu did not turn around and said, "Of course not, only the invincible are invincible"

Jing Jiu sat by the window, gazing at the stars in the night sky, silent and contemplative, lost in thought.

The age of the young man in white is much greater than that of the boy, yet his Dao heart is far inferior, and naturally, their innate talents and qualities differ even more.

He gazed towards the small courtyard, a hint of hesitation and struggle evident on his youthful face

For reasons unknown, Master Lü chose not to fly back to Qingshan Sect on his sword, but instead walked.

As for the word "beauty," it has always been highly esteemed by practitioners. Whether it is the green pines between cliffs or the flying swords of light, as long as it is extremely beautiful, it must possess extraordinary inner qualities

When he swept through with his sword, the surprise was beyond measure— that little boy was actually a natural-born Dao seed

He has not seen such beauty in a young man in the realm of cultivation for many years

Mr. and Mrs. Liu walked back into the courtyard with tears in their eyes, suddenly unsure of what to do. They stood in a daze for a while before getting up to start cleaning the courtyard, boiling water, and preparing meals

Master Lü has arrived

Countless green peaks appeared before me, some graceful, some steep, some with cliffs as smooth as a mirror, completely unscalable, yet there were signs of human habitation at the summit

Listening to these words, Jing Jiu felt a sense of emotion, thinking that after so many years, it was still this same sentence, not a single word had changed

It is evident that he holds a very favorable view of Liu's talent and aptitude at the age of ten, and he is unwavering in his belief.

In such a remote little mountain village, how could there be such a handsome young gentleman

Looking at the exquisite features of the young man in white, how could Lu Shi not be moved? Strengthening his sword insight, he examined once more and found that the young man's Dao heart was still immature, let alone the existence of Dao seeds.

For some reason, upon hearing this sentence, Liu Shisui felt much more at ease, yet still somewhat nervous. He stood up and looked at the middle-aged practitioner, trembling slightly as he said, "Could it be that you are..."

The bamboo chair has gone missing

When he heard the news from a certain place in Jiufeng that this remote little mountain village was worth a visit, he soon arrived

Master Lü led Jing Jiu and Liu Shisui into the morning mist, and soon they vanished without a trace

The fellow named Lu Shi will come to take Liu Shisui tomorrow morning ... and he will also go to the Qingshan Sect

Liu, aged ten, said: "Yes, that is the word."

The little boy still stuttered: "Does that immortal master not need time to assess my ... ... character?"

The realm of cultivation has always adhered to a principle: the extraordinary arises from the ultimate.

The middle-aged practitioner is named Master Lü, hailing from the De Peak on the Third Peak of Qing Mountain. He has now attained the realm of Complete Understanding. However, due to two unsuccessful attempts to break through the Unmarked Realm, he has been compelled to temporarily halt his progress. Currently, he serves as the master at the Nan Song Pavilion, responsible for the training of newly admitted outer disciples.

Liu, at the age of ten, was filled with wonder, while Jing, at nine, did not even glance at it.

Why does this person insist on walking? Is it because they are concerned that other cultivators might see the traces of the flying sword, which could lead to trouble

In the early morning, the sky is dimly lit, and the rising sun is still far beyond the peaks, leaving one to wonder when it will finally rise.

Given his status, there was no need for him to personally recruit disciples. However, in recent years, the disciples of Nansongting have shown rather ordinary qualifications, far inferior to those from other places, which has placed a great deal of pressure on him

The little boy, frightened, hid behind a young man in white clothing

Liu Mu glanced at Liu Fu, hesitating to speak.

Upon seeing the mountain gate, a smile appeared on Lv Shi's face, and he clearly relaxed a great deal

Master Lü not only did not feel angry, but instead felt even more comforted: "Although cultivating the Way is not an ordinary matter, we are not those monks; we can also tread the mundane world, and naturally, we will not sever our familial ties"

No one knows that in the water tank behind the compartment, there is half a pale blue elixir slowly melting away until it disappears into the water, never to be seen again

He hid among the green trees, observing the boy of about ten years old, and confirmed that the information was accurate. Even from a distance, he could sense that the boy was indeed a promising talent