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

Chapter 47: My Uncle's answer was too dry.

After receiving the three marks, Yuanshi Tianzun said nothing more.

After his initial joy, Yu Ding soon realized that he and his master were now the only ones left in the entire Jade Void Palace.

Yuan Shi remained silent; whether he should leave or stay was also problematic...

He looked very unnatural.

"Um... May I ask if there is anything else you wish to instruct your disciple, Master?"

Yu Ding said cautiously, "If not, then this disciple will take his leave."

“Go!” Yuanshi said.

"This disciple takes his leave, wishing Master a long and healthy life."

Yu Ding breathed a sigh of relief, then bent down and knelt down to kowtow again.

The master knew that Yuan Hong was his disciple, so he had long concealed the secret from him, which moved him deeply.

Yu Ding turned around and carefully walked out of the palace.

He glanced at the back of the figure who, though trying his best to conceal it, still revealed obvious restraint in his words and actions, and slowly closed his deep eyes in the chaotic aura.

There are some things he doesn't say.

But that doesn't mean he didn't know.

He could tell from the moment Yu Ding came to Yu Xu Palace to become a disciple that Yu Ding was different from the others.

However, he did not choose to investigate further.

In this primordial world, from the innate deities to ordinary beings, including himself, who doesn't have some secrets?
He chose to take Yu Ding as his apprentice because Yu Ding met his requirements in terms of aptitude and character.

The most important thing for a teacher is to impart knowledge and skills, not to idly explore the secrets of their students.

He didn't investigate then, and he certainly won't now.

As long as I know that this apprentice is still the same boy he was back then, with only a slight change, that's enough.

What worries him now is the great calamity that is brewing.

Now, coincidentally, the deadline he left for his disciples to sever their three corpses vaguely coincides with the starting point of this great calamity.

From this perspective, Xiao Shi's luck is not bad. Although his foundation has been destroyed, he no longer needs to worry about the three corpses being severed and the impending calamity.

……

Yuxu Palace, at the palace gate.

"Uncle-Master Yu Ding, have you finished comprehending the Dao?"

The White Crane Boy waited at the palace gate, but Yu Ding came out and asked curiously.

He had a fair complexion and wore a pure white feather robe. He looked about the same age as Qingyun.

"Ok!"

Yu Ding smiled, in a very good mood.

This time he gained a lot, his mental state improved greatly, and he no longer had any doubts about cultivation in the Qi Refining field.

In other words, he has thoroughly mastered this stage of the Qi Refining field, and has also gained some understanding and insight into the Immortal Dao field through Yuanshi's teachings.

The White Crane Boy said enviously, "Uncle Yu Ding is truly amazing. No wonder my master often praises Uncle Yu Ding for having the best comprehension."

"Ahem, Baihe Tong'er, you've gone astray, you've even learned to flatter." Yu Ding coughed lightly, feigning displeasure.

But it must be said,

It feels so good to flatter someone like that.

White Crane Boy blinked his big eyes and said, "That's what Master said. I was just repeating Master's words. Can that be considered flattery?!"

"This……"

Yu Ding glanced at the innocent-looking White Crane Boy and silently waved his hand, saying, "Senior Brother Antarctica is too kind. Tell me, is there something you need from me?"

Baihe Tongzi looked surprised that his thoughts had been seen through: "As expected of Uncle Yuding, your insight is indeed sharp."

"Say it!"

Yu Ding rubbed the little brat's head in annoyance.

He's small but incredibly clever!

But I must say, this kid's hair does feel like feathers to the touch—silky, smooth, and so comfortable. If only I could pluck some feathers and make a down jacket for him…

The White Crane Boy, unaware of Yu Ding's thoughts, simply said, "It's nothing serious, just some problems I've encountered in my cultivation, and I'd like to ask Uncle-Master Yu Ding for advice."

"Why don't you look for your other uncles? Didn't they come out earlier?" Yu Ding asked curiously.

The White Crane Boy chuckled slyly, "I trust Uncle-Master Jade Cauldron the most, don't I!"

You see, everyone else came out early to listen to the sect leader's sermon, but only Uncle-Master Yu Ding entered into enlightenment and only came out after many days of comprehension.

Everyone in the Jade Void Palace knows that this Uncle-Master Yu Ding's comprehension is the highest among the Twelve Golden Immortals, and he has been personally praised by the Sect Leader.

Why would he not consult his most insightful senior master, but instead seek guidance from others? Wouldn't that make him seem foolish?

"You kid..."

Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he instantly understood the situation. He then ruffled the kid's hair and chuckled, "So, what's the problem?"

To be honest, he didn't want to answer, but Bai He Tong'er's words were just too sweet.

In addition, he had just attained enlightenment, which greatly improved his mental cultivation, and he was full of confidence.

Judging from the kid's young age, his level of understanding shouldn't be very high, so the questions he asks shouldn't be too difficult.

Besides, these disciples are often away from home, and only this little devil can stay by his master's side and learn firsthand secrets...

Therefore, it is quite necessary to maintain a good relationship with the master's secretary.

The White Crane Boy was overjoyed and said, "Thank you very much, Uncle-Master. May I ask, Uncle-Master:"

Heaven and earth are eternal, stretching back through the ages without end. Humans live to be a hundred, but even seventy is rare. What principle exists uniquely within heaven and earth, yet remains distant from humankind?

After asking,
The White Crane Boy gazed expectantly at the jade cauldron.

What is this brat saying...? Yu Ding's expression remained unchanged, but a look of confusion flashed in his eyes.
"White Crane Boy, may I ask you one more question? How many years have you been cultivating?" Yu Ding asked calmly.

Bai He said with a face full of shame, "I am ashamed, my junior brother. After three thousand years of cultivation, I have only reached the True Immortal realm and have not been able to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm. I am far inferior to my master's Golden Immortal realm..."

True Immortal Realm… Jade Cauldron fell silent.

The crane that Taiyi gave him was also a celestial crane, but it was only at the Earthly Immortal realm.

Then, for some reason, the hand that was rubbing Baihe Tong'er's head suddenly felt a little numb.

"Uncle-Master, what's wrong?"

The White Crane Boy asked in surprise.

Yu Ding calmly removed the hand that was rubbing the White Crane Boy's head, pondered for a moment, and took two steps, saying, "It's nothing, Uncle-Master is thinking about something. Let me think about it. Hmm, listen carefully:"

The Dao is not far from man, but man himself distances himself from the Dao. Therefore, those who distance themselves from the Dao do not know the methods of nourishing life. Therefore, those who do not know the methods do not know the opportune time for putting in effort. Therefore, those who do not know the opportune time do not understand the workings of Heaven and Earth.

Cultivation is divided into magical power cultivation and mental cultivation. Magical power cultivation involves absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and circulating the energy according to the cultivation method.

Therefore, most problems encountered in cultivation are theoretical and require personal comprehension.

Well, Yu Ding didn't understand it before, but he remembered every word of Yuan Shi's sermon, as if he had a textbook and Yuan Shi's explanation in his mind.

However, he only memorized the content. Cultivation, like learning, requires a gradual approach. Pursuing speed at all costs is a shortcut.

If you haven't reached that level of mastery, you simply can't grasp the essence of it, but you can still search for the answers and explain them.

Upon hearing this, the White Crane Boy was initially delighted and quickly memorized the words, but then frowned.

My uncle's answer was... too dry!
"May I ask, Uncle-Master, what does this sentence mean?" the White Crane Boy asked.

Just as Yu Ding was about to speak, he suddenly saw a figure in black standing at the bottom of the steps not far away, gazing in this direction with a look of delight on his face.

So he quickly explained the origin of the Dao. After listening, the White Crane Boy's brows relaxed. This time it was easier to understand, but he still needed to comprehend it carefully.

Yu Ding then waved to the young man in black.

Shen Gongbao quickly came over, his face flushed with excitement and gratitude, and cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings...Greetings...Senior Brother Yu Ding!"

"It's you. How did it go? Did those people give you any more trouble afterward?" Yu Ding smiled.

Shen Gongbao shook his head.

"That's good!" Yu Ding nodded with a smile, then looked at the young man in black and asked gently, "What's your name?"

Shen Gongbao was about to speak, but his expression darkened and he decisively shut his mouth.

He recalled the subconscious frowns that had appeared on the brows of the senior students when he introduced them to his predecessors.

The senior brothers didn't say anything harsh, and none of them mocked him, but their frowns sometimes made him more nervous than their words.

Even those few were no exception...

Yu Ding smiled and said, "Stuttering is not a big flaw. You don't need to feel inferior or afraid because of it. Speak boldly."

The young man in black looked up and stared blankly at his senior brother.

This senior brother is... glowing!

Under Yu Ding's encouraging gaze, Shen Gongbao gradually became inspired, his eyes brightened, and he took a deep breath: "Reporting to Master... Senior Brother, my name is Shen Gong... Gongbao!"

What? Shen Gongbao… Yu Ding’s smile froze.

Shen Gongbao, the one in Investiture of the Gods who sent countless fellow Daoists to the top of the list with the line "Fellow Daoist, please stay"?
He was a little confused. In his imagination, Shen Gongbao, who asked "Fellow Daoist, please stay," should be a very eloquent person. How could he be a stutterer?
How did he manage to persuade those fellow Daoists?
Shen Gongbao gazed at the jade cauldron, the light that had just shone in his eyes gradually dimming again.

(End of this chapter)