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Chapter 225 Becoming an Apprentice to Kick the Mountain
"Come out."

As the poisonous smoke that had filled the area around the bronze furnace completely dissipated, a shout came from the top of the furnace.

Upon hearing the greeting from the Peak Master of Refinement, Yu Que's expression relaxed, and he let out a long breath.

Without hesitation, he leaped up, stepping on the massive bronze furnace, and soared upwards.

Before long, in the main hall of Liandu Peak, Yu Que saw the peak master of Liandu Peak, who was wearing a single-layered Daoist robe and had his chest exposed.

The other party looked pleased and seemed to be in excellent condition. When Yu Que appeared, the other party immediately looked at him with bright eyes, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

Yu Que felt somewhat uncomfortable under the intense gaze of the Refinement Peak Master. He quickly turned his head left and right, looking at himself, worried that he might have done something improper.

Fortunately, the Peak Master of Refinement didn't beat around the bush and directly stated the reason for his burning gaze:

"You have been able to cultivate diligently at the foot of the Refinement Peak for so long. Not only have you not neglected your task of observing the furnace and watching the fire, but your cultivation and the true fire within your body have also become much purer and have made great progress."

The other party said with relief, "It wasn't for nothing that I've supported you and taken good care of you all these years. You really are a promising child."

"I've taken a liking to you and wish to take you as my disciple, to teach you with utmost care. If you ever encounter any trouble in the palace, you can always come to me!"

Yu Que's expression immediately changed from astonishment to delight.

The reason he came to this Refinement Peak was simply to obtain an identity there, making it easier to obtain ghost materials in the future.
Now, the peak master of the Refinement Peak is personally taking him as his disciple, and it sounds like he is a highly valued personal disciple.

These benefits far exceeded his expectations.

"It wasn't for nothing that I've stayed home all these years watching the fire for this person!"

Yu Que pondered, calmed himself, and came to his senses.

Although he was overjoyed and had a strong urge to bow down in worship, he remembered that he was in the Huangshan Taoist Palace and did have his own mountain.

Previously, when he entered the bottom of the Refinement Peak, he had specifically sent a message to Gong Dongxue of the Xuan Tu Temple.

Yu Que hesitated for a moment, then said:
"I am honored that you have taken a liking to me, teacher. I am more than willing to do so. Although I do not have any teachers in the palace, I do have seniors to protect me."

This is such a big deal…

Before he could finish speaking, the Peak Master of Refinement waved his hand and said, "The Xuan Tu region, right?"

"You and that fellow have no official relationship, and Xuan Tu hasn't given you any benefits, so why worry about that? Besides, you are a true disciple, not an ordinary one, and have considerable autonomy. If you want to become a disciple, all we need to do is agree!"

Seeing that Yu Que still looked hesitant, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

He paused for a moment on the peak of refinement, then spoke:

"However, since Xuan Tu is considered your elder, I should naturally take you to visit him and ask him to be a witness for the matter of accepting a disciple and becoming your master."

Upon hearing this, Yu Que's expression relaxed, and he immediately nodded.

The person on the peak of refinement looked at him with a smile and spoke:

"Since that's the case, why don't you come forward quickly and pay your respects to your master?"

Although he said he would take Yu Que to visit Xuan Tu, the Refinement Peak Master dared not be careless anymore. Establishing the master-disciple relationship between the two was the most important thing.

To avoid wasting any more time, he might completely miss out on this promising talent.

Yu Que was urged on by the Peak Master of Refinement. Although he felt somewhat uneasy, it was indeed as the Peak Master of Refinement had just said. At most, he and Xuan Tu Shangren were only nominally related, and it would be good enough if he could be called "teacher".

Whether or not one becomes a disciple in the Taoist temple is not up to the other party to decide.

Moreover, after two or three years of training together, Yu Que himself was quite inclined to join the sect of the Refinement Peak Master.

Without further hesitation, he immediately bowed and kowtowed, performing the proper apprenticeship ceremony: "Disciple Yu Que greets Master."

With a single kowtow and the address of "Master," their titles and statuses were officially established.

Unless something truly terrible happens in the future, the only way for the two of them to completely sever ties is to either "clean house" or "betray their master and ancestors."

Otherwise, even if Yu Que takes another immortal as his master in the future, or even if he becomes an immortal himself, the Refinement Peak Master will still be his master.

"Sigh!" The gaze directed at Yu Que from the Refinement Peak softened considerably.

"I heard you."

With an unusual agility that belied his stout build, he swiftly reached Yu Que and helped him up.

Supporting Yu Que, the Peak Master of the Refinement Peak waved his palm-leaf fan and laughed loudly:
"My Dharma name is 'Du Mie'. Now that you have entered my sect, you are the third in line."

There is a senior brother and a senior sister ahead of you, whose Dharma names are 'Qinglu' and 'Xuehe' respectively.

"But since you haven't yet established your foundation, I won't give you a Dharma name yet. I'll bestow the title and name upon you in the palace after you've traveled the world and completed your foundation-building process."

When Yu Que heard that there were two senior brothers and sisters ahead of him, and that they had all taken Dharma names, he was immediately delighted.

"Disciples who have Dharma names are all at least at the sixth rank of the Buddhist order."

Moreover, both of these Buddhist names sounded vaguely familiar, suggesting they weren't unknown figures in the palace.

By becoming a disciple of Peak Master Du Mie, Yu Que not only gained Peak Master Du Mie as a powerful backer, but also gained two more senior brothers and sisters.

Judging from the temperament of the Peak Master Du Mie, and considering that he currently only has three disciples, the atmosphere within his sect must be quite good.

Yu Que suddenly felt that he had transformed from a disciple with little foundation into a direct descendant of a true lineage with considerable foundation!
"Yes, disciple will certainly strive to establish my foundation as soon as possible and live up to the expectations of my sect." He immediately bowed respectfully.

Peak Master Du Mie waved his palm-leaf fan and said with a smile, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Immortal cultivation is like rowing against the current, where you either advance or fall behind. But it's not a sprint. Just follow the steps."

As your teacher, I will do my best to help you and save you some trouble.

Yu Que heard the other party reiterate that he would help him.

Even though his apprenticeship was brief and he couldn't yet discern the truth in the other party's words, Yu Que felt a surge of warmth in his heart and couldn't help but think of his master, Huang Guishan, in the county town.

"Yes, disciple understands."

"Alright. Without further ado, I'll take you to find that Xuan Tu fellow and have a word with him."

The Peak Master of Du Mie strode out of the hall.

The moment he turned around, he suddenly flicked his palm-leaf fan, and the bronze incense burner in the hall split into two groups, each sending out six orbs of light that gathered into his sleeve.

Yu Que stared at the gleaming light, pondered for a moment, and then, unable to contain his curiosity, asked the Peak Master of Du Mie Peak:

"May I ask, Master, what exactly is it that you have been cultivating over the years?"
The Peak Master of Du Mie smiled and simply said:

You'll find out soon enough.

The master and disciple left the main hall, rode the clouds and mist, and in an instant arrived at Xuantu Peak, ascending to the front of Xuantu Temple.

Because the two did not come in person, no one on Xuantu Peak greeted them, nor did anyone inform the Xuantu Master in time.

The two of them, without paying any attention to themselves, arrived at the main hall of Xuantu Temple, startling Gong Dongxue, who was waiting inside.

(End of this chapter)