Chapter 5: Taking on Disciples
Zhang Zhongjun nodded obediently, silently remembering the name of his sect: Lintianmen
The big frog was directly blown into the poisonous mist clouds in the sky. By the time it fell back down, its body was completely black, yet it still roared with great spirit: "Damn it! I actually forgot that the life-and-death contract includes a master-servant agreement! I cannot take him as my disciple! Damn it! Street punk! You continue to bow and worship your master! I will take you in as a disciple on behalf of my master!"
Who would practice diligently to level up if they have a bit of capital? There is a risk of overdose with drugs, but there is no such issue with consuming Yuan Zhu. Only a fool would choose to take a shortcut that has no future repercussions, instead opting to endure the hardships of climbing a rugged mountain path.
In the end, the great frog made up its mind. What compelled it to do so, aside from that strange contract, was more about its weariness of staying in this cursed place. It could not escape, and the hidden resources were of no use at all. It would be better to invest in Zhang Zhongjun, as at least he could take it out, right? Moreover, this investment was not without returns; it was just that the time required was a bit too long and the investment a bit too large.
Upon witnessing this scene, Zhang Zhongjun could not help but reveal a curious expression, intently staring at the mouth of the large frog. He could not help but murmur to himself: "Lord Sacred Beast, oh, it should be Senior Brother, how strange it is! Could it be that there is a legendary storage space within its belly? It should be, after all, many things have been spat out from Senior Brother's mouth. It is indeed quite peculiar to have this storage space in its belly, but since Senior Brother is a Sacred Beast, that seems normal, right?"
The big frog paid no attention to Zhang Zhongjun's strange gaze and waved his hand directly: "Get up, from now on you will be my junior brother. You do not need to understand other matters for now, just know that our sect is called Lintianmen. There is no mountain gate, nor any other disciples; the entire sect consists of just the two of us."
Zhang Zhongjun looked up at the big frog with a somewhat dazed expression, unable to comprehend what was happening. Wasn't this a master-disciple ceremony? Why did the Holy Beast suddenly leap into the sky?
My heart is cursing: "Damn it! I have inexplicably become your servant, and it's stipulated by a contract. If you dare to take advantage of me, I will take you as my disciple and make sure to torment you properly!"
However, no one expected that when he bumped his head down, the big frog was blasted into the sky as if it had sat on a cannon!
The large frog casually flicked its hand back, and dozens of pearl-sized milky white beads fell in front of Zhang Zhongjun
Think carefully about this, the big frog opened its mouth and a black mat appeared. It awkwardly knelt on the mat, pressing its claws against its thighs, and said with a tense expression: "Kid, pay your respects to your master."
Holding this large bead, I attempted to separate it with both hands, and it easily split into two smaller beads, each half the size of the original. Continuing to divide, it effortlessly transformed into dozens of tiny beads, each the size of a fingertip. However, when I tried to further divide those fingertip-sized beads, no matter how I tried, I could not do it; the beads felt harder than stone.
Since I have taken on disciples on behalf of my master, I will naturally teach you the techniques and also help you grow rapidly. Our sect has few rules; there is only one: you must not betray your master or harm your fellow disciples. Aside from that, you are free to do as you wish; there are no issues with killing, arson, or any other acts of violence or crime.
With this guarantee, the investment will not incur losses; however, such an investment requires continuous input over a long period, and the absence of any income during this time will undoubtedly instill fear in any investor
After the big frog murmured, it opened its mouth, and that seemingly ordinary black mat naturally shrank and flew back into its mouth
The big green frog spoke while carrying its claws on its back, swaying back and forth as it paced with a wobble.
Although our sect consists of only the two of us, and you are indeed a poor fellow, your senior brother is not a poor man; in fact, I am quite wealthy. Now that you have advanced to a higher level, I won't dare to say much, but when you were at a lower level, the Yuan Pearls were definitely in ample supply. Here, take ten to enjoy for now
Without saying a word, he joyfully knelt down and bowed his head, exclaiming: "Disciple pays respects to the Master!"
As the story goes, with a splash, the big green frog fell into the swamp, but it quickly floated back up, leaping once again onto the white jade floor. With a shake of its body, the black color was shaken off, and it returned to its green and white complexion.
Whether it is to take the Great Green Frog as his master or to take the master of the Great Green Frog as his master, it is something that Zhang Zhongjun yearns for but cannot attain, so he continues to bow without a second thought
At this moment, the big frog had already wobbled over, glancing at its bare hips, and muttered with a grimace: "Damn it, at least I don't have any eggs; otherwise, that last jolt would have definitely hurt! But I brought this suffering upon myself; if I’m going to pay my respects to a master, then so be it, but to flaunt this standard master’s seat is just ridiculous! Fortunately, it’s like this; otherwise, when I want to teach this little brat a lesson as a master, I might find out about the identity issue, and that would be an even bigger problem!"
Zhang Zhongjun hurriedly caught it, instinctively cradling it together, and out of fear of it falling, he slightly pressed down on it. To his astonishment, these dozens of beads effortlessly coalesced into a slightly larger bead.
Damn it! Why is it that I can't find other memories, yet knowledge about the Wan Lou body comes flooding in without even searching for it! Gosh, I am so conflicted! The prospects are enticing, especially since this Wan Lou body is intertwined with my very existence; when it excels, I will also be incredibly impressive! But just the thought of the resources I need to invest makes me reluctant!
Moreover, such matters are irreversible; it is impossible to refrain from giving. Even if one party possesses the strength akin to the cosmic will, it remains ineffective. At that point, either you will pull the other party up to maintain your prestige, or you will descend to a state of equality between both parties
In your current situation, it is utterly impossible to achieve the first level of Qi training through hard work alone, so you might as well consume the Yuan Pearls desperately. Some cultivation sects strictly require their disciples to train diligently to level up, allowing the consumption of Yuan Pearls only as a last resort for breakthroughs. They claim it is to cultivate the disciples' resilience, but in reality, it is just a matter of being financially constrained
The big frog is in a state of great entanglement; the notion of living and dying together is not as simple as everyone living and dying together, but rather about evenly distributing power to both sides. Currently, the big frog can only helplessly transfer power when Zhang Zhongjun encounters trouble, but once Zhang Zhongjun fills the gaps, it will be the big frog that receives power in return.
Zhang Zhongjun was initially taken aback, and then he was filled with immense joy. He had already dismissed his previous fantasy of apprenticing under the Sacred Beast, yet unexpectedly, such an opportunity had just fallen into his lap
One could say that this contract spell is incredibly impressive, akin to making grand wishes with the will of the universe. The great frog, despite racking its brains, has no idea how it learned such a terrifyingly high-level spell; it simply manifests it so naturally.