Outside the bamboo house, Han Shuangjiang watched the two figures depart, then glanced at the bowls and chopsticks on the wooden table, muttering to herself:
“Aren't we eating first?”
She was actually a little hungry.
As night fell, many fireflies could be seen on Medicine Mountain.
Chu Huaixu strode ahead, with the young handyman following quickly behind him.
Xu Ziqing wanted to say something several times but was not good with words.
He didn't understand how he had become a registered disciple in such a muddle-headed way, nor why this master of his had suddenly helped him.
Was it really because he cherished talent?
But that day, when he was learning the palm technique, his master had shown no expression and had only said flatly: “Hmm, pretty good.”
The delicate-featured youth shook his head. If he couldn't figure it out, he would stop thinking about it for now.No matter what, I must seize this opportunity for cultivation.
“Father, Mother, Little Sister, Grandma… Ziqing will definitely avenge you!” he swore again in his heart.
At this thought, a hint of gratitude appeared in his eyes as he looked at Chu Huaixu.
On the other side, Niu Yuanshan was pacing back and forth in his room.
“Should I go check on the bamboo house?” Old Niu was incredibly conflicted.
Since everyone had been driven away from the cold pond by Li Chunsong, no one knew what had happened afterward.
Although Niu Yuanshan had tactfully led the retreat, he was still preoccupied with the matter.
Thus, he had kept his Divine Sense spread out, monitoring the path Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang would take back to the bamboo house from the cold pond.
As it turned out, Han Shuangjiang returned alone first.
This allowed Niu Yuanshan to be completely certain that the phenomenon was caused by Chu Huaixu!
“I wonder what kind of opportunity the boy got?” A gratified smile appeared on Old Niu's face.
From the perspective of 【The Organization】, this time, Chu Huaixu had even alarmed the Sect Master!
“This newcomer, in such a short time after joining, has already left an impression on the Dao Sect's Sect Master.”
“And he successfully seized an opportunity that originally belonged to the Dao Sect, which was then assimilated by one of our 【Organization】 members!”
“Truly a great merit!” Niu Yuanshan exclaimed inwardly again and again.
“Good, good, good!” A look of utmost relief appeared on Niu Yuanshan's face with its thick brows and large eyes. He couldn't help but raise his hand and gently pat Chu Huaixu's shoulder.
Then, he immediately reacted and asked, “Have you taken the Profound Heaven Fetal Breath Pill? Do you need me to stand guard for you?”
“I have already taken it and benefited greatly,” Chu Huaixu replied with a smile.
“That's good, that's good.” After a moment's thought, Niu Yuanshan didn't ask how much he had improved.
Xu Ziqing, with little knowledge of cultivation, was completely bewildered by what he heard.
But he could vaguely understand that his master, whom he should call “Milord,” had probably just accomplished an astonishing feat!
A few more shades of reverence were added to the young handyman's heart.
“Come in and sit for a while,” Steward Niu invited.
“I won't disturb the Steward. Disciple has come at this time on official business,” Chu Huaixu said.
“Oh? Tell me about it.”
Chu Huaixu raised his hand and pointed at the young handyman behind him, saying: “The Sixth Elder told me to find Steward Niu to arrange Xu Ziqing's status as a registered disciple.”
Hearing this, Xu Ziqing's heart tightened with nervousness.
“Hmm? Isn't this the handyman from your courtyard?” Old Niu recognized him at a glance. After all, he had gone with Liu Tianfeng to pick up Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang in the morning.
“Indeed. He learned that Eight Trigrams Palm instantly, grasping its essence after just a few viewings. Disciple feels it would be a pity for him to remain just a handyman,” Chu Huaixu said with a straight face, implying that he was the one who had recommended him.
These words, falling into the ears of Old Niu the undercover agent, made him wonder if this kid was trying to develop his own subordinate?
He's already consciously started to cultivate his own team?
Although he also didn't think much of mortal martial arts, he felt that it was excellent for Chu Huaixu to have such an idea.
The two exchanged a look, a perfect understanding passing between them.
Niu Yuanshan immediately took out a registered disciple's token and said, “I will personally file his records tomorrow. For now, give me a drop of blood. I will forge the 【Life Token】 as well.”
Chu Huaixu turned to look at the young handyman behind him and said with a displeased expression: “What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank Steward Niu!”
Xu Ziqing quickly did as he was told and went through the initiation process.
While helping to forge the Life Token, Niu Yuanshan also checked his Spirit Embryo.
“Pseudo Spirit Embryo?” Old Niu was a considerate person. After understanding the situation, he didn't say it out loud to avoid embarrassing the youth.
After everything was done, the delicate-featured youth looked at the registered disciple token hanging from his waist, still feeling a bit dazed.
“Just like that… I've entered the Dao Sect?” He felt as if he had been struck dizzy by happiness.
Seeing that everything was settled, Chu Huaixu planned to slip away: “Steward Niu, Shuangjiang is still waiting for me. We'll head back first and trouble you another day.”
“Good, no problem, no problem.” Niu Yuanshan's smile was as gentle as ever.
After they parted, he returned to his room. A while later, he remembered something.
“This new disciple, he hasn't chosen an open acupoints cultivation method yet.”
“Never mind, he can go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose one himself tomorrow.” This 'willing ox' didn't worry about it too much.
Little did he know that Chu Huaixu already had a plan in mind.
On the way back, Chu Huaixu looked at the little tail following him. He couldn't help but feel that this World Protagonist seemed a bit timid and cowering, which he found quite annoying!
“Can you stop being so timid and cowering, always hiding behind people all day long.”
“Listen up, from now on, straighten your back and stand further forward! Don't embarrass me when you're out there, you hear me?” He acted like a complete big brother.
A World Protagonist should look like a World Protagonist! Why does he seem so sensitive and insecure?
The delicate-featured youth, whose shoulders were slightly hunched, was suddenly reprimanded. He flinched and immediately, as if by reflex, raised his head and puffed out his chest.
“Yes!” he replied loudly. Then, the former handyman tentatively lowered his voice and said very softly, “Senior Brother.”
“Mm.” Chu Huaixu nodded in satisfaction, accepting the title, and continued to stride forward.
Han Shuangjiang is probably still waiting for me to come back for dinner. I'm hungry, I'm hungry.
Xu Ziqing watched his tall back, silently repeating the other's instructions in his mind.
“Straighten your back and stand further forward…”
After returning to the bamboo house, the three of them began to eat as usual.
After dinner, Xu Ziqing went to wash the dishes as usual, while Chu Huaixu sat around like a lord, doing nothing.
After the chores were done, he called the delicate-featured youth into his room.
As soon as Xu Ziqing walked in, his heart skipped a beat.
Because he saw a jade slip and a small booklet placed on the wooden table in front of Chu Huaixu.
Three large, flamboyant characters were carved on the jade slip.
—《Sword Refinement Art》!