Am I the old man who's always by my apprentices' side?

Chapter 1: I've Become an Old Man?

The snow is falling heavier.

On a blue stone halfway up Baishi Mountain, Zhang Chengdao finally captured the last trace of spiritual energy around him and entered the first level of Qi Refining.

Although strictly speaking, one can only be considered a true cultivator after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, once one draws Qi into the body, one enters the Qi Refining stage, which is already quite different from ordinary people, and also means that Zhang Chengdao can use spiritual power.

According to the "Elementary Qi Refining Book", once you reach the first level of Qi Refining, you can abstain from grains and rely solely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to sustain your life.

In other words, Zhang Chengdao has already taken the first step towards immortality.

If it weren't for the boy kneeling beside him, almost buried in snow, Zhang Chengdao would have been laughing in his dreams at such an incredible start to his transmigration story.

however……

"Master! Please...accept me as your disciple!"

Perhaps realizing that Zhang Chengdao had finished meditating, the kneeling boy next to him kowtowed again earnestly, his tone full of longing.

Zhang Chengdao looked at the boy who had been chasing him for most of the day and fell silent.

This morning, when he had just transmigrated, he casually used a bowl of [Kudzu Root Soup] and a bottle of [Traumatism Powder] that he had brought with him in his backpack to save a boy who had fallen off a cliff. Unexpectedly, this caused the boy to have a huge misunderstanding, and the boy became like a leech that he couldn't shake off, insisting on becoming his disciple!
Zhang Chengdao said with a hint of helplessness, "I already told you I'm not some grandmaster!"

The boy remained silent, head bowed, kneeling on the ground, his figure resolute.

He came from a poor background and lost his father at a young age. He was finally selected to work at the Sword Forging Manor, but because his natal sword was destroyed and his true energy meridians were severed, he was completely cut off from the martial arts path and could only become the lowest-ranking sword forging apprentice.

If he's lucky, he might be able to become a swordsmith and make a living through a lifetime of hard work.

If you're unlucky, you'll only die from exhaustion after countless attempts to forge a sword and deplete your life essence.

Even this fall off the cliff was for money; he was digging for a precious mineral growing on the cliff face when he accidentally slipped and fell.

If it weren't for the rescue by this "deity," he would probably have frozen to death in the tree long ago.

That's right. Although he was lucky enough to land on a snow-covered tree when he fell off the cliff, the prolonged fractures and the cold from not having food in his stomach were enough to kill him.

Not to mention the "divine medicine" that the "immortal" gave him actually restored his severed true qi meridians!

Simply unheard of!

If this isn't a deity, then what is?

If he doesn't seize this opportunity, does he really want to go back to that damned sword-making manor and live a mediocre life?
Thinking of this, the boy became even more determined, and despite his thin clothes, he remained kneeling in the snow.

After an unknown amount of time, the "immortal" let out a long sigh.

Zhang Chengdao finally gave up explaining to the boy and instead inquired, "Do you know the current name of the country? And who is the current emperor?"

The boy was taken aback, but then became overjoyed. He respectfully replied, "This mountain is located in Baozhou, more than 400 li west of Daming Prefecture, the capital of Xiao Kingdom. It is called Baishi Mountain. The emperor of Xiao Kingdom is named Zhen, his royal surname is Murong, and his reign title is Chongxi. This year is the fourth year of Chongxi."

The question about "immortals" was very strange, but it was precisely because of its strangeness that the boy explained each one in detail, even adding that there was a Zhou Kingdom in the south and a Bohai Kingdom in the east.

Zhang Chengdao was dumbfounded after hearing this.

Never heard of it at all!
What Xiao Kingdom? And the royal surname is Murong? Did such a country even exist in history? What kind of time and space did they transport it to?!

Although he was inwardly complaining, Zhang Chengdao remained outwardly calm.

He coughed lightly and continued, "Ahem, what's your name? And why do you insist on becoming my disciple?"

"This disciple's surname is Chang, and his name is Chang Ping'an... To be honest, I was previously a disciple of the Baozhou Sword-Forging Manor, but later my natal sword was destroyed and my true energy channels were severed, leaving me with no affinity for martial arts, so I was demoted to a sword-forging craftsman..."

At this point, Chang Ping'an's expression was filled with excitement and gratitude. He bowed deeply again and said, "Thanks to the divine gift of medicine, not only was my life saved, but my stubborn illness was also cured, and my internal energy was restored! Such a great favor, I am willing to serve the divine by his side for the rest of my life to repay your kindness!"

Good guy!
Zhang Chengdao was slightly surprised.

Both Ge Gen Tang and Die Da San were items he brought with him in his backpack when he traveled through time.

The reason he thought he had a lucky start in the game was because his cheat code was the game panel of "Peach Blossom Spring 3", which he had just topped up and even bought a permanent membership for!

A survival and building game set in a world of cultivation!
Although this game has only just been released and has relatively few features, even with the existing features, it's enough for him to live a life of luxury!
For example, the cultivation technique he is currently practicing is from the upgrade gift pack that comes with the character as a first-time purchase bonus. In addition to the cultivation technique, there is also the Foundation Establishment Pill, which is essential for all characters to establish their foundation, as well as the character's own appearance and basic equipment.

In other words, apart from the character he got as a free gift with real money, he brought everything else from the game with him!
In addition, there are a bunch of materials given away for spending money, and daily member bonuses!
The member red envelope is actually a blind box, which can open to get all sorts of items. As long as it exists in the game, there is a chance to get it. It's just that the more precious the item, the lower the probability. When he was playing the game, the items he got most often were [Kudzu Root Soup] and [Traumatizing Powder], because these two things are the least valuable!

But he never expected that the two most ordinary, lowest-level medicines in the game would be so powerful!
While sighing, Zhang Chengdao recalled the details of his gaming experience and felt a sense of realization.

【Ge Gen Tang】is used to treat “internal diseases”, that is, internal injuries, while 【Die Da San】is used to treat external injuries.

In the game, when the little people in the village get sick or injured, they can slowly recover by taking medicine according to their internal ailments or external injuries.

In games, distinguishing between internal and external injuries is already quite detailed; how could they possibly go on to describe things like colds, fevers, fractures, or abrasions!
In other words, it turns out that as long as you distinguish between internal and external injuries, these two medicines are "panaceas" that can cure anything!
For a moment, Zhang Chengdao even regretted giving the few remaining medicines to Chang Ping'an, as he only had ten doses of each in his backpack!

But wait...

"What did you say your name was? Chang Ping'an?"

Zhang Chengdao frowned and asked.

"Yes, this disciple's name is Chang Ping'an."

"And your natal sword was destroyed, your true energy channels were severed, hiss..." Zhang Chengdao muttered to himself, unable to resist asking again and again, "Are you sure your surname is Chang, not Chen? And your name isn't Chen Ping'an?"

This time, it was Chang Ping'an's turn to be completely bewildered: "Disciple...disciple's surname is indeed Chang..."

"Alright..." Zhang Chengdao had a bit of a toothache: "So, has your so-called True Qi Meridian healed now?"

Speaking of this, Chang Ping'an was filled with gratitude. He even circulated his inner energy, and a light golden aura swirled around him. Although it dissipated quickly, it still...

That's not normal either!

Zhang Chengdao found it hard to understand.

Although he didn't quite understand the martial arts power system of this world, the fact that his severed true qi meridians could function normally once repaired seemed a bit odd, didn't it?
Why do you look like you're holding the main character's script?!
Then what am I, a dignified time traveler?
If you become my disciple, shouldn't I, as your master, give you opportunities, tools, and cultivation techniques?
Do you think I'm an old man?!
New author, new book!!! Please be kind, veteran readers, I'm really sensitive!!!

Please feel free to offer any suggestions, but please don't yell at me!
From now on, whether I can have braised pork every day depends on this!

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(End of this chapter)