Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 254 It seems he already knows... (Happy New Year)

Boo!
On this day, a fire crow carried Li Jing and soared into the sky, flying higher and higher.

Li Jing suppressed his sorrow at parting and did not look back, feeling only a deep sense of loss.

Judging by his age, he seems to be twenty-five years old, and he has only been in Feiyu Mountain for about three years at most, not even as long as he stayed in Yuquan Mountain.

However, in those three years, he underwent a complete transformation, which, without exaggeration, completely changed his destiny.

In the past, even though he was in love with a girl, he was also aware that the gap between his status and that girl was as vast as an insurmountable chasm.

That girl might become an unattainable dream in his life...

And now, he probably has the ability to make dreams come true... right?

Li Jing looked down at his hands, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He knew he was no longer the person he used to be.

But just how powerful he is now... he still doesn't have a clear idea.

After all, in the past few days he had faced either the claws of a demon god, or some celestial-level demon king, as well as his master who easily suppressed these beings...

Compared to these extraordinary beings, his power was truly insignificant.

"Master, we..." The Fire Crow King wanted to say something, but when he turned his head, he saw that Li Jing was lost in thought and did not react at all.

Suddenly, a fierce glint flashed in the Fire Crow King's eyes. He thought to himself, "Now that I'm far away from that old bastard Taoist priest, I should throw this brat off my back from ten thousand feet in the air. He'll definitely be smashed to pieces..."

"Hmm, what is it?" Li Jing came back to his senses.

But as he came to his senses, he suddenly found himself in a place he had never seen before.

A great sun shone with golden light upon him, below him lay clouds as solid as the ground, the sky clear and deep, time seemingly standing still. The light air swayed and rolled like waves, as if it too felt a sense of freedom high above…

For a moment, Li Jing stared blankly at the scene before him.

This was a scene he, an ordinary person, had never seen before.

He never imagined that such a beautiful view was hidden above the thick clouds.

Seeing that Li Jing had come to his senses, the Fire Crow King immediately concealed the fierce look in its eyes and said with a fawning smile, "Master, what's so interesting about these clouds!"

“You don’t understand!” Li Jing murmured.

He understood that these sights were commonplace in the eyes of gods and demons, but for him, who was ascending to heaven for the first time, they were the first things he had ever seen.

"Then, Master, please tell us where we're going before we go to see?" the Fire Crow King said with a smile.

"Higher, higher, let me get a good look..."

Li Jing gazed at the beautiful scenery before him and murmured to himself, worried that he would never have such an opportunity again.

"Higher? Okay, okay..." The Fire Crow King just wanted to complain that this kid was being stupid, but now that he was under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head.

This kid has such a powerful master, and he hasn't gone far yet, so for now... it's better for him to be more obedient.

……

On the ground, after Li Jing left, Yu Ding turned around, looked at the sky, and felt somewhat lost.

It's said that a mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles, but in his case, it's become that he worries even when his son travels a thousand miles...

Of his apprentices, the ones he couldn't let go of the most were Yuan Hong and Xiao Fei.

Yuan Hong was his first disciple, and also the first one he sent down the mountain to make his own way in the world. They didn't even have a formal master-disciple relationship. Xiao Fei was someone he watched grow up, and in the end, both of Xiao Fei's parents died...

In comparison, Longji and Yang Jian were better at fortune telling and could meet with him frequently.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your disciple's... departure from the mountain!"

Just then, a figure in white robes approached slowly from afar, smiling. Though his steps were neither hurried nor slow, each step seemed to cause mountains and rivers to recede. In an instant, he stood before Yu Ding and smiled meaningfully. "You..." Yu Ding was startled upon seeing the newcomer, and his eyes immediately became wary.

After that chance encounter, he later learned that this so-called Mr. Bai was actually Bai Ze, one of the Ten Great Demon Saints of the Ancient Heavenly Court.

The Ten Great Demon Saints were the foundation of the ancient Heavenly Court. Back then, they were already Dao-proving beings. The so-called Demon Gods of today were all inferior to the Ten Great Demon Saints.

Honestly, even if Yu Ding Zhenren were at his peak and had the Immortal-Slaying Sword in hand, the outcome would still be unpredictable in front of Bai Ze.

"I've met fellow Taoist!"

Bai Ze walked over and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist, you are renowned, yet we are complete strangers who have met by chance today. I am truly flattered by your great courtesy!"

Yu Ding replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I wonder what brings you here, my friend?"

This time, he revealed the disguise of Master Taixu as a disciple, so he wasn't afraid that Bai Ze would see through him.

"Oh?" Bai Ze's eyes flashed, and he looked at the jade cauldron and suddenly laughed: "Nothing much, I just couldn't help but come to celebrate when I saw that your disciple has come out of the mountain again."

"again?"

Yu Ding's expression shifted as he met Bai Ze's gaze.

Their eyes met for a moment in mid-air...

It seems he already knows my identity... Mr. Bai looked at the jade cauldron, his smile undiminished, but he felt a slight headache.

Nowadays, not only are the demons looking for him, but he is also being hunted down by the Heavenly Court, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans because his stories of love between various races have been widely circulated and have had a profound impact.

It seems he already knows that I know his identity, and even guesses my identity... Yu Ding looked at Bai Ze, lost in thought.

Although the word "again" was used lightly, Yu Ding sighed inwardly when he thought of Bai Ze's abilities.

Nine times out of ten, this dead Aries knows who's using an alternate account.

"Hahaha……"

Suddenly, the two looked at each other and laughed, as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

Yu Ding stood up and raised his hand, saying, "Long time no see, fellow Daoist, please have a seat."

Bai Ze smiled and said, "Thank you, fellow Daoist!"

Then, the two sat down facing each other.

Yu Ding laughed and said, "I had nothing to do, so I took on a disciple to pass the time. I hope you won't laugh at me, fellow Daoist."

"How could I dare? Fellow Daoist, you have truly gone to great lengths to treat your disciple."

Bai Ze said with some emotion, "Your disciple's aptitude is somewhat lacking, yet you went so far as to tell lies to encourage him and even arranged such a help for him... This is truly beyond my expectations. I admire you!"

This dead goat seems to know a bit too much… A murderous glint flashed in Yu Ding’s eyes. Suddenly, he thought of the rumors and what he had seen before, and laughed: “In front of the number one romance master in the prehistoric world… my little bit of effort is not worth mentioning.”

Hmm... Bai Ze's eyes narrowed suddenly, and Yu Ding immediately extended a finger imbued with sword intent, staring at the other side, ready to confront him head-on.

"Ah, hahaha, hahaha, fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand, this is just a habitual action of mine, I have no other intention."

Bai Ze's expression changed slightly, and he smiled and said, "Everyone thinks I'm cunning and treacherous, and that I love to scheme and plot. But that's a huge misunderstanding, haha."

P.S.: Wishing everyone peace, joy, and fulfillment in 2022.

I'm so glad I only missed two updates last month and sent out two red envelopes. I'll go into seclusion again after my cousin's wedding is over in the next couple of days.

Also: I hope there won't be any more pressure to get married this year...

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