The stupid son of Chongba

Chapter 57: Beat him up before accepting him as a disciple?!

"That's all for your Tan Jing. Since His Majesty has asked me to teach you well, I will use all my means to guide you onto the right path."

Peng Xuan didn't delve into it and said with a smile,

"As long as you can endure the grievances and hardships, I can also teach you the way to immortality."

Zhu Ju's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.

"Master, please stay here with me. This way it will be convenient for me to teach you every day!"

he said quickly.

When he heard the word "eternal life", he couldn't even walk anymore. He was willing to endure any hardship!

"Nonsense!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was displeased when he heard this, and said with a dark face,
"You, the King of Wu, belong to the harem. How can you allow outsiders to live there?"

"We will arrange a place for your master to live. He can enter the palace during the day, but must return to the inn to rest at night. This is the palace rule!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ju couldn't help but curl his lips.

"How about...I can also stay out of the palace for a few days?"

he asked tentatively.

The inner courtyard of the imperial palace is actually very boring. Ending the house arrest is nothing more than changing to a different prison. The only difference is that the conditions in this prison are better, and there are many people around to serve you.

Therefore, Zhu Ju was so quiet that he wanted to move around. He also wanted to see the outside world and visit the prosperous Yingtian.

However, when Zhu Yuanzhang heard his words, his eyes widened in anger!

"We see you are itching for trouble!"

Hey!
The jade pendant on my chest vibrated and became slightly hot.

Zhu Ju touched his nose and calmed down.

In a place he had not noticed, Peng Xuan's eyes swept across his chest, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Let me make the arrangements. Let Master Peng live closer so that he doesn't have to go in and out."

In the end, it was Ma Xiuying who made the final decision and settled the matter.

As they were chatting, there was a commotion in the yard.

"Master? Master is there!"

"Disciple kowtows to Master!"

Zhang Baiquan and others followed Zhu Biao in and were originally walking behind, but when they saw Peng Xuan, they could no longer suppress their excitement. They stepped past Zhu Biao and ran up to him, bowing down!

"Heaven, Earth, Sovereign, Parents and Teachers. First pay homage to the Sovereign, then to the teacher."

Peng Xuan raised his eyelids but did not accept the greeting.

The Taoists then saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was also there. They were frightened and turned around to pay their respects to the Emperor and Empress.

"See Your Majesty."

"See the Queen."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted lightly, raised his head and said nothing.

Fortunately, this old man has a good sense of justice, otherwise these Taoists would be severely punished for ignoring his actions!

"Get up, everyone, get up."

Ma Xiuying smiled and raised her hand.
"Come and pay your respects to your master."

Zhang Baiquan and other Taoist priests finally breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up, lined up in a row, and kowtowed to Peng Xuan one by one in order.

Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom!
Zhu Ju was watching from the side with his teeth bared, and couldn't help but whispered:

"Won't I also kowtow like them?"

When these Taoists saw Peng Xuan, they treated him like their own father. No, they were much more respectful than to their own father. They bowed three times and kowtowed nine times in a proper manner.

It’s almost like worshiping the Lord of Heaven!

You know, I just bowed and kowtowed to the emperor just now!
"I've taught you the way to immortality and I've suffered a few blows from you, and you still feel like you've lost out?"

Peng Xuan glanced at him and snorted.
"How many people want to kowtow to me and learn from me, but I am still not willing to teach. Do you think these kowtows are for nothing? They are to teach you real skills!"

Zhu Ju quickly closed his mouth.

This old Taoist has really good ears. He can hear me even when I speak so quietly...

Boom boom boom!
When the last disciple finished bowing, all the disciples immediately surrounded him, and with excited eyes, they asked Peng Xuan about his well-being and poured out their hearts to him.

However, Peng Xuan just waved his hand and ignored him. "Master is very kind."

He said,

"During this period, I will stay in Yingtian to teach King Wu. You can rest for a night and return to Sanqing Mountain tomorrow. The mountain is windy and dusty, and it will become deserted if you don't take care of it for a few days."

"You must practice well and take it as your responsibility to protect the Taoist temple and promote the Taoist lineage."

"Baiquan."

"Master, please give your orders." Zhang Baiquan responded and stepped forward.

Peng Xuan leaned close to his ear and whispered a few words. Zhang Baiquan looked at Zhu Ju with a strange look in his eyes and nodded repeatedly.

"Go ahead. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has shown great kindness by allowing you to come in. You are not to stay in the palace any longer."

Peng Xuan waved his hand.

"Master, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Please at least let us, your disciples, show some filial piety to you!"

"Yes, Master, let's at least have a meal together and let your disciples toast you with a glass of wine!"

"Master, I miss you..."

The disciples begged repeatedly, and some of them who were more emotional could not help but shed tears.

During this period, they were escorted from Sanqing Mountain to Yingtian Prefecture. Although they did not suffer any abuse or punishment, they were under tremendous psychological pressure and were in great torment inside!
Now that they saw their master, their anxious hearts suddenly found a support. How could they bear to part with him?
Seeing their sincere request, Peng Xuan was slightly moved.

"You Taoist priests are truly filial and kind-hearted. I was moved by them just now, so I brought them all into the palace."

Zhu Biao laughed and said,

"How about this, I'll go arrange a banquet for you two to talk about your relationship as master and disciple. After not seeing each other for so long, you two must have a lot to talk about."

Upon hearing this, the Taoists immediately showed expressions of gratitude.

"...That's fine."

Peng Xuan hesitated for a moment and said,

"I went to Wudang this time and learned a new set of boxing techniques that are very beneficial to the body. I'm just going to pass it on to you."

After saying this, he turned to Zhu Biao and bowed:
"I am here, thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The disciples also bowed in thanks.

"You're welcome. You are my sixth brother's master, and you are also my elder. It is only natural for me to do this."

Zhu Biao smiled and replied,
"please."

Peng Xuan nodded, led his disciples to pay their respects to Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying again, then turned and left.

"Master, when will you come to teach me?"

Zhu Ju hurriedly asked
Peng Xuan tilted his head slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Tomorrow at noon."

"Although you are my registered Taoist child, you have not yet officially entered my sect. I will hold a simple disciple-taking ceremony tomorrow to officially accept you as my disciple."

"Also, I have heard a little bit about what you have been doing in the palace these days. Before I officially accept you as my disciple, I need to give you a lecture and a beating. Be prepared!"

When Zhu Ju heard this, the smile on his face froze.

Why do we have to fight?

It’s too strict!
Watching Peng Xuan and his fellow disciples leave, Zhu Ju frowned and felt a little worried.

"Why, little orange, are you scared?"

Ma Xiuying walked up to him, touched his head, and said with a smile,

"How about I go talk to him and ask him to be gentler tomorrow?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood aside with his hands behind his back and said in a muffled voice:

"Some people keep saying they want to learn Taoism and cultivate immortality, but they become cowards when they encounter such a small difficulty! That old bull nose is not like us and your mother who raises us high and puts us down gently. He will not indulge you!"

"Let's see, let's just forget about it! Just read some books honestly, why study those vague things?"

Zhu Ju's face changed.

"It's not necessary!"

He raised his hand towards Ma Xiuying and refused.

"I can definitely handle it, just wait and see!"

(End of this chapter)