Weird Cultivation, I have a five-organ temple

Chapter 408: What should we call him after he leaves the Witch Academy?
"Brother Shang!"

At first, Shang Lu didn't react when he heard someone calling him senior brother.

After all, he was a new member of Neishan. People of the same generation called him "Junior Brother", while people of the older generation called him by his name. No one called him "Senior Brother".

When the other party saw that he did not respond, he called out a few more times and introduced himself.

"Brother Shang, I'm here. I'm Sha Wanli from the outer courtyard."

Hearing the words "Outer Courtyard", Shang Lu finally realized that he had already left the Inner Mountain. In the Outer Courtyard, there were indeed people who entered later than him, so they should call him Senior Brother.

Shang Lu looked in the direction of the voice and saw a group of outer courtyard disciples walking out of the classroom.

Some of them were walking towards him quickly, waving as they walked.

Shang Lu felt that these people looked familiar.

After a little recollection, he remembered.

It was these few people who had previously set up an organization similar to a study group and wanted to invite him to join.

But at that time, Shang Lu had already successfully refined his Qi and ascended to the inner mountains, so naturally he did not join.

"I was wondering who was calling me. It turned out to be Junior Brother Sha and the others."

Shang Lu stopped, led the horse, and greeted the visitor with a smile.

Sha Wanli and his companions came up to Shang Lu and said, "We thought that Senior Brother Shang was forgetful and had forgotten about us. Oh, by the way, it seems that we haven't seen Senior Brother Shang come to the Witch Academy recently?"

"I am also working part-time in the Thieves' Office. I went there a few days ago to inspect the area with the help of the thieves."

Shang Lu answered casually.

This was not a lie. He did take Qiu Dao around the area and smashed a gang of bandits and solved several cases.

It just didn't mention going to Guling County.

While Shang Lu was perfunctorily responding, he was also guessing in his heart what the intention of Sha Wanli and his friends was in looking for him.

He was not confused for too long. After a few pleasantries, Sha Wanli and his companions boasted about their recent situation:
"Brother Shang, we are now trying to refine our Qi. Once we succeed in refining our Qi, and move from the acquired to the innate, and enter the Qi Refining Stage, we can ascend to the Inner Mountain. When the time comes, please take good care of us, Brother Shang."

"I can't say I'm taking care of you. I've only been in the inner mountain for a short time. When you guys come, we'll work hard together."

Shang Lu agreed with his words, but he was secretly laughing in his heart.

These guys obviously started to practice Qi and felt that they had surpassed many of their brothers in the outer courtyard, so they became arrogant and wanted to compete with him.

If it were in the past, Shang Lu wouldn't mind pouring some cold water on these fellow brothers and sisters to let them know that there are always people better than you.

But now, Shang Lu's knowledge and realm have greatly improved, and he no longer has the heart to play with these fellow brothers and sisters.

And even if Shang Lu didn't pour cold water on them, it wouldn't be long before they would put away their arrogance.

From starting to try to refine Qi, to actually refining Qi, and then stepping into the Qi Refining Realm, it seems very close, but in the Outer Courtyard, there are many people who waste years and are unable to cross this hurdle.

Sha Wanli and his companions had no idea what Shang Lu was thinking, and they were very happy to see him being so polite.

They even brought up the idea of ​​inviting him to join the "study organization".

However, this time, Shang Lu was not asked to agree immediately. Instead, he was told that after they were promoted to the inner mountain, Shang Lu was welcome to join.

Faced with the repeated invitation from Sha Wanli and others, Shang Lu still flatly refused.

He is now a law enforcement officer of the Discipline Department. How can he join any organization or society casually?
Sha Wanli and his companions did not notice the Xiezhi totem on Shanglu's wizard robe, nor did they know that he was a wizard from the Discipline Department. When they heard his flat refusal, their expressions froze.

For a moment, I didn’t know whether I should say “Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don’t look down on the young and poor.”

Just then, several teachers from other colleges came out of the classroom.

When they saw Shanglu, their eyes lit up.

"Shang Lu, you haven't been to the Witch Academy for some time."

"Where's Heiyun? Why didn't you bring Heiyun here?"

"Could something have happened to it?"

Shang Lu bowed to the teachers from the external colleges.

"Thank you teachers for your concern. Black Cloud is doing well. I will bring him to the Witch Academy in a while so that he can continue to listen to the teachers' teachings."

Several teachers from the external colleges wanted to hear Shang Lu's words, and they all said:

"That's a deal!"

"These days when Black Cloud is not here, we feel uncomfortable scolding students."

The outer courtyard disciples on the side had resentful expressions, recalling the days when their teachers used Heiyun as an example and scolded them for being dumber than a horse...

As they were talking, several teachers from the external college walked up to Shang Lu and saw the witch robe embroidered with the Xiezhi totem on him.

They were all stunned for a moment, and then showed expressions of surprise or envy.

Afterwards, the teachers all bowed to Shang Lu and congratulated him: "Congratulations, Shang Lu. No, from now on, I should call you Shang Wu."

Shang Lu quickly turned aside, indicating that he did not dare to accept the teachers' courtesy.

At the same time, he cupped his hands and smiled bitterly: "Teachers, please don't do this. You are embarrassing the students."

The actions of both parties surprised the outer courtyard disciples around them.

This also made Sha Wanli and others who had just been rejected by Shang Lu feel vaguely uneasy.

After exchanging a few words with several teachers from the external college, Shang Lu said goodbye and left.

When he left, he did not forget to wave to the outer courtyard disciples around him, and nodded to Sha Wanli and others.

After watching Shang Lu lead his horse through the gate and leave the Witch Academy, the outer courtyard disciples gathered here and surrounded several outer courtyard teachers, asking curiously:
"Teacher, why did you congratulate Brother Shang just now? Is there any happy news for him?"

"Yes, teacher, why do you still call him Shang Wu?"

Seeing them talking so much and making so much noise, several teachers from the external colleges simply made hand gestures and shouted, "Quiet!"

These two words were like thunder, exploding in the ears of the outer courtyard disciples, shaking them so hard that they quickly covered their ears and closed their mouths.

The teacher from the external school snorted and asked them, "Didn't you notice the difference in the wizard robe Shang Lu was wearing?"

Most of the outer courtyard disciples were shaking their heads.

Only a few old-timers recalled it carefully and then exclaimed:
"Xiezhi totem! On Junior Brother Shang... ah, no, on the wizard Shang's robe, there is a Xiezhi totem embroidered on it!"

Several outer court disciples who had just been admitted to the Witch Academy asked in confusion, "What does the Xiezhi totem embroidered on the witch robe represent? Why are you so surprised, brothers?"

In fact, they were more than just surprised. These old foxes who bullied others in the outer courtyard even showed fear on their faces.

Several old-timers did not answer, but someone in the crowd exclaimed:
"What? Xiezhi totem?" "That's the wizard robe of the Discipline Department!"

"Why did Senior Brother Shang wear the robes of the Discipline Department? Did he join the Discipline Department?"

"I heard that to join the Discipline Department, one must at least reach the Zhoutian realm... Junior Brother Shang, ahem, Shang Wu has actually broken through to the Zhoutian realm?"

"He was admitted to the Witch Academy a few months ago, and successfully advanced to the Inner Mountain not long ago. Now he has actually broken through to the Zhoutian realm? He...how did he do it?!"

The outer courtyard suddenly exploded.

It took Shang Lu only a few months to complete the triple jump, from successfully refining Qi to breaking through the Zhoutian realm, and then joining the Discipline Department...

They have already reached a height that many of them will never reach in their lifetime!
At this moment, the outer courtyard disciples were not only shocked to the extreme, but also envious to the extreme.

"It turns out that Senior Brother Shang has already broken through to the Zhoutian realm and joined the Discipline Department... No wonder he flatly refused our invitation."

Sha Wanli and the others looked at each other, then sighed.

At this moment, they finally realized how big the gap was between themselves and Shang Lu.

While they were still feeling smug about themselves for starting to refine Qi, Shang Lu had already broken through to the Zhoutian realm!
The gap between them and something has not only not narrowed, but has widened.

After figuring out all of this, Sha Wanli and his companions no longer felt that Shang Lu was humiliating them by rejecting their invitation. Instead, they thought that it was their own blind arrogance.

They even couldn't help but think that Shang Lu is already in the Zhoutian realm now. When they really succeed in refining Qi and enter the inner mountain, to what level will Shang Lu's cultivation level be improved?
Before being admitted to the Witch Academy, Sha Wanli and his companions were all renowned geniuses in their hometowns.

Even after arriving at the Witch Academy, they still felt that they were extremely talented.

But at this moment, they suddenly felt that their previous selves were only looking at the world from a well.

There are many talented people in this world, and there is always a mountain higher than the one you are on!

Their proud mentality because of the start of Qi training was awakened by such a "wake-up call".

Look at Senior Brother Shang. Even though he has reached the Zhoutian realm and has joined the Discipline Department, when facing the outer courtyard disciples, he still smiles warmly and is very friendly.

Look at them again, they are just starting to try to refine their Qi, but they can't wait to lift their tails to the sky...

"No wonder Senior Brother Shang's cultivation has progressed so quickly. Just this state of mind is worth learning from!"

Sha Wanli said with emotion, and the others nodded in agreement.

At the same time, the teachers from the Foreign Affairs College warned these students:

"In the Witch Academy, you can call Shang Lu "Shang Senior Brother" or "Shang Junior Brother", and no one will blame you. But outside the Witch Academy, what should you call him?"

One student remembered that the teacher from the Foreign Affairs College had called Shang Lu before, and asked tentatively, "Shang Wu?"

"Yes."

The teachers from the Foreign Affairs College nodded repeatedly, showing a look of relief that you guys are not that stupid after all.

Shang Lu has already left the Witch Academy.

After burning incense to the stone statues of the dragon and tiger, Shanjun and Yunjun, he mounted his war horse and rushed to Chengfeng County, aiming to return to the city before dark when the city gates were closed.

So he didn't know that after he left, the teachers in the front yard actually helped him to show off and show off in front of others.

If he knew, he would definitely complain to those teachers: If you want to help me show off, you should help me in front of me. But you only help me after I leave. How can I feel happy then?
Shang Lu rode his war horse at lightning speed and returned to Chengfeng County before the city gate closed.

After entering the city, he got off his horse, but did not rush home. Instead, he went to the thieves' office first.

As soon as he entered the government office gate, he handed the warhorse to Qiu Dao who came up to him and asked him to take it to the stable.

The thieves in the Thief Cao's Office have much better eyesight than those in the outer courtyard.

Moreover, they had been in Chengfeng County for a long time and had a wide range of knowledge. They recognized at a glance that Shang Lu was wearing the Xiezhi witch robe.

After a brief moment of daze, the thief asked in surprise: "Sir, are you... joining the Discipline Department?"

"You know a lot. Yes, I am now the law enforcer of the Discipline Department."

There was nothing to hide about this matter. Shang Lu smiled and nodded, admitting it generously.

"Congratulations, sir. Congratulations, sir. I have been in the county for a long time, but this is the first time I have seen a young law enforcement officer like you."

The thief congratulated him repeatedly.

His voice attracted more people who were still in the office.

Then everyone knew that Shang Lu joined the Discipline Department and was promoted to Law Enforcement Officer.

The power of the Discipline Department is much greater than that of the Thieves' Office, and everyone congratulated them.

Shang Lu clasped his fists and turned around as a return gesture.

He took out a bag of silver from his pocket and threw it to Du Feng and Tu Pi who came to inquire.

"Take this money and go to the restaurant to buy a few tables of banquets. Treat all the brothers in the government office well for me, so that everyone can share in the joy."

Shang Lu then said to everyone, "The situation in the Discipline Department is rather special, so I will not attend the banquet, in order to avoid people gossiping behind my back and causing unnecessary trouble to all the brothers. I hope you will forgive me."

Du Feng and Tu Pi took the money bags and said yes loudly.

The clerks and thieves around him felt honored after hearing Shang Lu's words and expressed their understanding.

At the same time, his gaze towards Du Feng and Tu Bin also became a little more eager.

Although everyone knew that these two people were brought back by Shang Lu, after Shang Lu brought them back, he hurried to the Witch Academy, so they didn't know what position these two people held in Shang Lu's heart.

Of course, no matter what, Du Feng and Tu Pi were brought back to the thief Cao's office by Shang Lu himself, and no one was stupid enough to establish their authority for them, and some even tried to win them over and get close to them.

At this moment, seeing that Shang Lu asked Du Feng and Tu Pi to host a banquet for him, the people in the thieves' office immediately confirmed that Du Feng and Tu Pi were Shang Lu's trusted confidants, and their attitude immediately improved.

Shang Lu came back this time, in addition to returning the war horses, also to support Du Feng and Tu Bin.

This is to prevent someone in the Cao's office from looking down on them or even targeting them because they were transferred from the county government below.

Shang Lu did not stay in the yamen of the Bandits' Office for long and soon left and went home.

Du Feng and Tu Pi invited those who were not on duty to go to the restaurant together. At the same time, they did not forget to comfort those who were on duty at the yamen, saying that once they arrived at the restaurant, they would have someone send wine and food to the yamen, so that everyone could share in the joy of the merchant thief Cao.

A group of people surrounded Du Feng and Tu Pi, complimenting them as they walked.

Du Feng had experienced such a situation when Shang Lu was promoted to deputy chief constable and county lieutenant.

He did not act proudly and responded appropriately while chatting and laughing.

Although Tu Bin had never experienced such a thing, he was a calm person and would not get cocky because of other people's compliments.

The reactions of the two were seen by everyone in the Thief Cao's office, and they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts: He is worthy of being the merchant thief Cao, not only is he highly skilled, but he can even judge people so accurately!
(End of this chapter)