The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 266 Becoming a Disciple of the Maoshan Sect Leader
Daiyu greatly admired the way Li Jingxiao and her cousin got along.

He secretly wished he had an older brother like his cousin-in-law.

Not only can she help her father, but she also has an older brother who cares about her.

Thinking of this, Daiyu's gaze towards Li Jingxiao became three degrees closer.

Before Ping'er knew it, the head maid came over and told her that lunch was ready.

Upon Ping'er's report, Li Jingxiao instructed Qin Keqing, Yuan Chun, and others to take good care of Lin Daiyu.

He then ate alone in a side room.

Afterwards, I went to the study and drew some talismans to aid digestion.

Not long after, Ping'er came over with two maids, carrying a bowl of ginseng soup.

Although Li Jingxiao had said long ago that ginseng no longer had any effect on him.

However, Qin Keqing and Yuan Chun still frequently prepared tonics for themselves and even had people collect ginseng that was a hundred years old or more from Liaodong.

After finishing the ginseng soup in his bowl in one gulp, Li Jingxiao threw away the talisman brush in his hand, smiled, and hugged Ping'er tightly.

Li Jingxiao never abused his power or bullied others.

He also liked his kind-hearted and handsome concubine very much.

Ping'er, in particular, is very thoughtful and considerate, much more so than the second and third sisters of the You family who had always served her in the study.

Often, this girl will prepare everything without you having to say a word.

Moreover, during the time he helped Wang Xifeng manage the household affairs, everything became more organized than before.

He lowered his head and kissed Ping'er's fragrant lips.

Ping'er was naturally very satisfied with Li Jingxiao.

She was completely obedient to Li Jingxiao, blushing as he pulled her to sing opera.

Ping'er's two maids outside heard the sounds of opera singing coming from inside the house.

While feeling envious, I was also very happy.

If their mistress can win the master's favor, then the maids will naturally have a better life.

It's just a pity that the master is sometimes too serious.

He had never touched a single maid.

Half an hour later, Ping'er, dressed neatly and with a charming expression, left the study to go to Wang Xifeng's place.

Suddenly, his nose twitched.

She immediately smelled Li Jingxiao's unique scent, and her face, which had already recovered, flushed red again.

He hurried to his room in the backyard of the West Mansion to wash up.

She changed her underwear, put on her previous Suzhou embroidered dress, and hurried back to the main room.

Qin Keqing and Yuan Chun only glanced at her, and seeing Ping'er nod, they knew that the ginseng soup had been sent over.

I don't care anymore.

But Wang Xifeng immediately noticed the difference.

He made an excuse and took Ping'er out of the house.

However, unlike in the original novel, Wang Xifeng did not keep a close eye on Ping'er, to the point that Jia Lian rarely had the opportunity to touch her.

Instead, she asked eagerly, "Does the master spoil you?"

Ping'er blushed and nodded shyly.

Then Wang Xifeng murmured, "I hope good things will come our way."

Ping'er could certainly understand what Wang Xifeng meant.

The first and second wives have been married into the family for three years, but they still haven't conceived.

Even the two of them, master and servant, had been in the Li family for almost half a year.

Unfortunately, like the first and second wives, none of them had any babies.

Therefore, Wang Xifeng now truly hopes that she can get pregnant first.

I really don't have that kind of luck, even if Ping'er gets pregnant, that would be fine.

Although the chances of using children to compete for the positions of Qin Keqing and Yuan Chun are basically zero.

But if she had a child with the Li family first, she could rightfully become the third wife, and that would definitely be fine.

It's not impossible for a mother to gain status through her son and ask her master to grant her an imperial title.

Although the probability of a concubine becoming a wife is very small, there is a precedent in the Jia family.

Lady You was a concubine who was promoted to the rank of second wife.

Other noble families in the Great Zhou Dynasty also had similar examples.

But the possibility of Wang Xifeng becoming the principal wife is extremely low.

She was well aware of this, and could only hope that her son would help her earn an official title.

That way, it can be included in the family genealogy.

No longer will there be no record of your existence in the family genealogy after your death.

Ping'er thought for a moment and then whispered, "Grandma, could it be Master...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Wang Xifeng glared fiercely at Ping'er.

Ping'er realized her mistake and knew she had said the wrong thing, but she was indeed very loyal to Wang Xifeng.

Otherwise, given Ping'er's intelligence, she would never have said such a thing.

Wang Xifeng probably knew this too, and sighed.

"The master is in excellent health; if it weren't for having so many sisters, he simply wouldn't be able to manage."

In that case, the master's health cannot be the problem.

It's simply not the right time yet.

Ping'er nodded, though she wasn't the only one with doubts.

Even Qin Keqing and Yuan Chun secretly wondered if their husbands didn't want children for the time being.

If Li Jingxiao were an ordinary person, people wouldn't think this way.

But since Li Jingxiao is practically an immortal with special methods of contraception, it seems quite likely.

Otherwise, it simply doesn't make sense that out of so many women, not one of them has that good fortune.

Wang Xifeng sighed, "Forget it, it's not necessarily a good thing if we, mistress and servant, get pregnant first."

Let's just let things take their course.

Ping'er nodded hurriedly, acknowledging that scheming too much was indeed not a good thing.

Besides, no matter how clever I and Sister Feng are, can they be as clever as the master?

Moreover, the First Madam and the Second Madam are no less than Sister Feng in any way, and they also hold the status of Madam.

The master's affection for his two wives never wavered.

The advantages are too obvious.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Baoqin came to the study and said that Miss Lin wanted to go home.

Yuan Chun sent Bao Qin over to ask if they should send Lin Daiyu away.

Li Jingxiao shook his head directly.

When I read Dream of the Red Chamber before, I felt that Jia She and Jia Zheng, the two maternal uncles, were very cold towards Daiyu when she first entered the Rongguo Mansion.

But it took me more than three years after I came into this world to realize that even when relatives meet, there are many rules and regulations to follow.

Moreover, Lin Daiyu was only six years old when she first entered the Rongguo Mansion, so it was enough for her uncle to say some words of concern.

Unlike in modern society, it's impossible to hug someone, praise them, or even kiss their forehead.

Moreover, this was the first time Jia She and Jia Zheng had met Lin Daiyu; they hadn't watched her grow up, so it was impossible for them to be that close.

That night, Li Jingxiao slept in Yuanchun's room, and the couple chatted for a while before finally resting.

After Yuan Chun and Bao Qin fell asleep from exhaustion, Li Jingxiao, of course, did not forget to go find You Erjie and You Sanjie.

If it weren't for his exceptionally strong physique, Li Jingxiao's lack of self-control would have caused his health to collapse long ago.

Fortunately, not only was there no problem, but the playful interactions with his wives actually brought harmony to his body.

It is also beneficial for those who cultivate the Pure Yang attribute of the Longevity and Immortality Technique.

Not to mention the experience I'm gaining from my wives.

Although it gives much less experience than grinding monsters in the Demon-Sealing Tower, it's still experience.

The next day, my morning exercise ended.

Amidst the envious gazes of Jingxi, Jingyue, Qin Keqing, and others, Jingrong was led by the hand by Li Jingxiao and flew into the sky invisibly.

They rode on clouds to Maoshan.

Upon landing in the main hall, Master Xuanming indeed took a liking to the lively Jingrong. He also heard from Li Jingxiao that his younger sister had already mastered the basics of the Lightning Thunder Fist and Palm Thunder techniques.

Although Master Xuanming had heard Li Jingxiao mention him before.

Now that the person is right in front of you, you can only truly believe it when you see it with your own eyes.

As soon as Jing Rong unleashed his palm strike, a bolt of lightning shot out.

He performed another set of boxing techniques, his fists crackling with electricity. He had not only mastered the basics but had already achieved a minor level of proficiency.

The way they looked at Jing Rong was as if they were looking at a rare treasure.

Jing Rong was so scared that she almost hid behind Li Jingxiao.

Master Xuanming snapped out of his daze and quickly gave Jingrong a kind smile.

Then he said to Li Jingxiao, "Junior brother, I'd like to take this kid as my last disciple, is that alright?"

Li Jingxiao shook his head without even thinking.

The last disciple is usually the most favored apprentice, but this is the one who will inherit the mantle.

So being an ordinary disciple is fine; it also serves as a new backer for Jingrong.

Seeing that he did not object to him taking Jing Rong as his disciple, the old Taoist Xuanming stopped arguing about whether he was a closed-door disciple.

She simply wouldn't allow Jing Rong to stay on Maoshan Mountain all the time.

Li Jingxiao didn't actually need Xuanming Zhenren to teach Jingrong the Thunder Technique.

The Lightning Thunder Fist alone would be enough for me to practice for many years.

Moreover, he possesses a considerable number of supernatural powers and Taoist techniques.

Many martial arts techniques in the world of Wuxia are also highly practical.

Jing Rong could practice his whole life and only achieve a little or two of the required level.

The sect leader now understood that Li Jingxiao was finding a powerful backer and a proper identity for his younger sister.

He shook his head in dissatisfaction, but then thought about it again and realized it was a good thing.

It could even be a great thing.

Not only did he become closer to Li Jingxiao, but it is highly likely that Li's descendants will also only join Maoshan in the future.

Just think of Li Jingxiao's unparalleled talent.

And then there's Li Jingrong, this little kid, only six years old, who's already mastered the Lightning Thunder Fist.

The talents of the Li family's descendants are certainly not much worse than those of the brother and sister.

The old Taoist Xuanming even considered taking Jingxi and Jingyue into Maoshan as well.

Unfortunately, Li Jingxiao refused without even thinking about it.

The reason Li Jingxiao would send Jingrong to join Maoshan was simply because he estimated that his little sister, once she grew up, would definitely not be a well-behaved person.

It's not like I'm the one with the cheat code. If I really cause big trouble, I and Maoshan will step in together.

The difficulty of solving the problem will be much less.

Jingxi and Jingyue are much more composed than Jingrong, so they don't need to find a backer.

Moreover, since Jing Rong is a disciple of the Maoshan Sect Leader, Jing Xi and Jing Yue can also benefit from this.

However, if all three sisters were to become disciples of Maoshan, the Li family's relationship with Maoshan would be too close, which might not necessarily be a good thing.

Lee Kyung-hyo was worried that someone would be hostile to him and his three younger sisters.

To prevent Maoshan from becoming a sect passed down through generations of the Li family in the future.

If that's the case, I wonder how many people it will block.

No matter how capable Li Jingxiao was, he worried that his descendants would be unsuccessful.

He and the sect leader chose an auspicious day and agreed to formally become disciples seven days later.

Li Jingxiao left Jingrong in the main hall and went to the Demon Locking Tower to gain experience.

When Jing Rong returned to the main hall, he had a new peach wood short sword in his hand, which looked quite antique.

She also had a jade pendant hanging around her neck.

Upon seeing Li Jingxiao return, Jingrong immediately presented the peach wood sword and jade pendant to him as if they were treasures.

After receiving it, Li Jingxiao immediately put it into his inventory.

Unfortunately, just like the magic weapons from Maoshan before, you can't see their attributes unless you strengthen them.

After thinking about it, I figured these two magical treasures were definitely a gift from Master Xuanming to my little sister as a formal apprenticeship present.

After the enhancement, it was also our own girl who benefited.

Moreover, I did manage to get quite a few +1 spirit stones.

Command the little game character to go to the blacksmith shop to upgrade.

Immediately, the attributes of the two magical artifacts were visible.

+1五百年雷击桃木剑——镇邪+6、降妖+6、锋利+3，对雷法加成20%。

+1 Sanmao Ancestor's Protective Talisman -- Cultivation speed +15%, with Divine Strike Technique, can summon a wisp of the Sanmao Ancestor's divine thought to descend to the mortal realm.

After Li Jingxiao finished reading, he took out two magical treasures and handed them to Jing Rongshi.

He couldn't help but look at Master Xuanming in surprise.

The lightning-struck peach wood sword meant nothing to Li Jingxiao.

However, considering the original attributes of the Demon-Subduing Mace, it was only +10 in Demon Subduing and +10 in Evil Extermination.

It was already the signature weapon of the Gezao brand.

When enhancing a magic item with +1 and +2 spirit stones, the attribute is increased by 1 point.

If the attribute increases by a percentage, then each enhancement level will increase the attribute by 5%.

In other words, the initial attributes of the lightning-struck peach wood sword are +5 for suppressing evil, +6 for subduing demons, and +5 for sharpness, with a 15% bonus to lightning magic.

For Jing Rong, the Thunder Magic buff is like a tailor-made solution.

The original attribute of the 'Sanmao Patriarch Protective Talisman' is +10% cultivation speed.

Don't underestimate 10%; anything that can increase cultivation speed is a treasure.

Not to mention, it can also summon a wisp of the divine thought of the Three Mao Ancestors.

In the future, if Jingrong encounters a formidable opponent and cannot defeat him, he can summon the patriarch.

Anyone who is a disciple of the Taoist sect or a member of the Heavenly Court's forces, such as the Underworld, immediately has to back down.

As for demons and evil spirits, even a wisp of divine thought from the Three Mao Ancestors is enough to kill most monsters and strange creatures.

If Jingrong, a disciple with exceptional talent, were truly injured, the Three Mao Ancestors might be enraged.

That would be more than just a wisp of divine thought descending.

Li Jingxiao patted his little sister's head and instructed her, "These two items are precious treasures. Don't lose or break them."

Jing Rong nodded hurriedly, and when she looked at the old Taoist Xuanming, her smile brightened considerably.

She even said in a charmingly coquettish tone, "Thank you, Master."

This made the old Taoist priest burst into laughter.

Good teachers are hard to find, but good apprentices are just as rare.

The old man even felt that his disciple would definitely become a pillar of Maoshan in the future.

After all, no one in the entire Maoshan sect could master the Lightning Thunder Fist to a minor level by the age of six.

Li Jingxiao thought for a moment and took out a Binding Immortal Rope from his inventory.

With a flick of his wrist, the Binding Immortal Rope instantly transformed into an iron chain 1 finger wide and 10 meters long.

Then it automatically moves and rotates in the air, and can be any size you want.

Finally, it became a bracelet and was wrapped around Jingrong's left wrist.

On Jing Rong's right wrist, he wore a Yellow Turban Warrior summoning bracelet.

Jing Rong was overjoyed. Following the method taught by Li Jingxiao using the sound transmission technique, he refined the chains and had a great time playing with them.

Xuanming, the old Taoist, was somewhat envious of the Immortal Binding Rope.

Although Maoshan also has magical artifacts such as chains.

But the size of the scepter can be adjusted and rotated in the air according to one's thoughts.

There is indeed no magical weapon that can grab people from mid-air with chains.

However, since it was his precious disciple who obtained this magic weapon, the old man was very happy.

After thinking for a moment, Li Jingxiao simply took out his level 20 Wind Chasing Boots, which increased his speed by 20%.

There's also a level 20 Soft Armor, which grants +5 defense and reflects 30% of the attack damage.

He gave it all to Jingrong at once.

(End of this chapter)