From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 244 Li Qingqiu Accepts Disciples

As the year draws to a close, the festive season arrives.

In a courtyard, fourteen-year-old Hu Yan walked out of the house. He was wearing a slightly oversized blue robe, and his hair was casually tied up. As the sunlight shone down, he raised his head, revealing a fair and handsome face.

Not only him, but the other disciples in the courtyard also came out of their rooms one after another.

The Qingxiao Sect is different now than before. New disciples no longer need to live together; each person has their own room.

With warm bedding, steaming hot water, and flowers, fruits, and cakes in the room, Hu Yan had the most restful sleep of his life last night, making him feel like he was in a dream and couldn't believe it was real.

"Hu Yan, what are you planning to do today?"

A female disciple of the same age as him, Duan Xiaojuan, came over and asked. The two of them had passed the assessment together yesterday and become nominal disciples. Since they were both from Dongling Prefecture, they knew each other.

There are eight disciples in this courtyard, all of whom are new disciples.

Hu Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's wander around and learn about the sect first."

"Shall we go together?"

Duan Xiaojuan asked with a generous smile. Her skin was slightly dark and she wasn't particularly pretty, but she had big eyes and a big mouth, and her smile was very infectious.

Perhaps it was because other people gave Hu Yan a bad impression that he was quite close to Duan Xiaojuan.

He nodded and did not refuse.

The two walked out of the courtyard together. There was a main courtyard for disciples nearby where they could eat. As they walked, the buildings along the way were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.

"As expected of the number one sect in the world, they are completely unaffected by the chaos of the times," Duan Xiaojuan exclaimed.

When the topic of the chaotic era came up, Hu Yan's eyes held a complex expression.

Because of the chaos of the times, he lost his parents. His early life was so bitter. In order to reach the disciples of Qingxiao Sect, he stumbled and fell, covered in wounds. Even now, when he thinks back on it, he still feels it was too dreamlike.

He still remembers the scene where he knelt in front of that Qingxiao Sect disciple, begging him to save him.

The sunlight was too bright, and he couldn't see the Qingxiao Sect disciple's face clearly at first.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here, no one can bully you."

After saying this, the other party chased away the group of thugs who were chasing Hu Yan.

Afterwards, the other party gave him a lot of dry food and said that if he had nowhere to go, he should go south to find Qingxiao Sect, and Qingxiao Sect would take him in.

The Qingxiao Sect disciple seemed to have something to do, and before Hu Yan could even ask his name, he left.

However, Hu Yan had already memorized the face of that Qingxiao Sect disciple. There would be plenty of time in the future, and he would have the opportunity to repay the favor.

Recalling the past, Hu Yan and his companion went to the main courtyard to queue up and get their own food. They entered the courtyard and found an empty table to sit down.

While they ate, they listened to the other disciples discuss the sect's festivals, and they were full of curiosity about everything in the Qingxiao Sect.

"There are so many people from Qingxiao Sect."

Duan Xiaojuan suddenly sighed, and this was a heartfelt sentiment. She had never been to a place with so many people before, and they were all dressed cleanly and spoke warmly. There was no fighting or arguing. The disciples' descriptions of the life of cultivating immortality also made her yearn for it.

Hu Yan nodded; he was also thinking about the future.

Above the registered disciples are outer disciples, inner disciples, and true disciples. Only by becoming a true disciple can one be considered qualified to seek immortality.

The road ahead is long, and he must continue on it.

After finishing their meal, the two heard that some disciples were going to the martial arts arena to watch a duel, and they became interested and immediately followed.

Walking on the mountain path, they could see many disciples flying on their swords towards the neighboring Qingxiao Mountain. Hu Yan turned his head to look and saw that Qingxiao Mountain was much more lively than Ziyang Peak, like a fairyland. Even the snow falling all over the sky could not cover up the grandeur of Qingxiao Mountain.

He wondered when he would be able to set foot on that mountain.

With these thoughts in mind, Hu Yan withdrew his gaze, roused his spirits, and prepared to embark on his own cultivation journey.

……

Inside the cave, Li Qingqiu sat on the stone bed, feeling his own righteous energy.

That's right, he copied Hu Yan's "righteous spirit" into himself.

He was drawn to the ability to ward off curses. His intuition told him that as time went by, he would eventually encounter someone cursing him, since cultivation methods were constantly evolving and difficult to guard against.

The righteous energy can also protect the body on its own, thus preventing being attacked.

After inheriting the memories of his destiny, Li Qingqiu discovered that he was surrounded by a special aura. Moreover, he felt that the whole world had become clearer and he felt comfortable all over. This state was very rare.

Is this what they call "righteous spirit"?
This state alone made Li Qingqiu very satisfied; he was full of energy and his mind was clear.

He stood up and ordered Jinlang, "Jinlang, attack me."

Jinlang turned to look at him, tilting his head, somewhat confused.

"Don't worry, I just want to try out the spell I just learned," Li Qingqiu said with a gentle smile.

Upon hearing this, Jin Lang nodded and immediately leaped into the air, like a streak of green light, rushing to Li Qingqiu's side and slashing at his chest with his arm blade.

boom!
Jinlang felt as if he had crashed into an invisible wall of air, and was thrown out and slammed into the wall, feeling dizzy and seeing stars.

Li Qingqiu raised an eyebrow, impressed by the domineering and righteous aura, which was stronger than he had expected.

He can control his righteous energy with ease, and when he encounters danger, his righteous energy can resist it on its own. This feeling is very strange, like an instinct.

"Master, what kind of magic is this?"

Nangong E stood not far away and asked cautiously. Not only her, Lin Chuan also looked terrified. The righteous aura made them feel very dangerous, and they dared not approach.

"It's not really magic, it's a kind of power of heaven and earth that I recently comprehended, and it still needs some improvement."

Li Qingqiu gave an ambiguous answer, after all, he could not pass on his righteous spirit to others.

His righteous spirit grows stronger over time, which is why he values ​​it; he likes things that can continuously influence his destiny.

"Jinlang, are you alright?" Li Qingqiu asked, looking at Jinlang.

Jinlang had already reached the sixth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, but it was just now shaken by the righteous energy, which made it a little dizzy.

"Master, I'm fine," Jinlang replied in a muffled voice, shaking his head and standing up again.

Li Qingqiu was relieved after hearing this, and then he walked towards the stone gate of the cave.

"I'm going out for a walk."

Nangong E and Lin Chuan were then pulled into Li Qingqiu's body.

Jinlang chose to stay and continue its cultivation.

Those who don't know it might think it carries a deep-seated blood feud, but in reality, it simply enjoys cultivating immortality.

After leaving the cave, Li Qingqiu arrived at Lingxiao Courtyard. The courtyard was bustling with activity. The high-ranking officials had set aside their affairs and were sitting there drinking and chatting, with laughter and merriment filling the air.

"Senior Brother, where are you going?"

Seeing that Li Qingqiu walked straight past them without stopping, Li Sijin asked curiously, and the others all looked at Li Qingqiu.

"I'm going to take a stroll around the sect. I'm in a good mood today and I'm planning to take on another disciple. I'll see who catches my eye."

Li Qingqiu said it casually, but his words shocked everyone in the courtyard.

Apprentice?

How many years has it been since Ji Ya took on a disciple?
Even geniuses like the three Xiao brothers were not worthy of his attention, yet now he wants to personally take on disciples.

Shen Yue became interested and vanished from the spot.

Yang Jueding looked at Zhang Yuchun and asked curiously, "Has your sect recently produced any extraordinary geniuses?"

Zhang Yuchun wondered, "There are indeed many geniuses, but there is a big gap between them and his disciples."

Li Dongyue laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. Didn't our senior brother say that he was just in a good mood? He might not be after the genius."

“Impossible, he must have foreseen something,” Zhang Yuchun said, shaking his head.

Even Yuan Li, who had the worst cultivation aptitude, managed to cultivate his body.

Every time Zhang Yuchun saw Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin, he felt a deep sense of malice. He felt that his senior brother was playing a trick on him, but he had refused them more than once and was too ashamed to complain to his senior brother.

The others echoed this sentiment, believing that the sect leader must have been attracted by some unparalleled genius.

the other side.

Shen Yue followed beside Li Qingqiu, wanting to see how Li Qingqiu would select people.

"Did you get some advance notice?" Shen Yue asked suspiciously.

"How could that be? If there really were a peerless genius, do you think those guys would bother with me? They would have taken him in beforehand."

Li Qingqiu smiled helplessly, referring to the current state of Qingxiao Sect. If a disciple were to display exceptional talent, all the halls would vie for him, leaving no room for Li Qingqiu to collect him.

He wasn't sure if Hu Yan had been recruited by the department. Even if he had, he wasn't afraid. He was the sect leader, the most powerful person. If he spoke up, anyone who had objections would have to be dealt with seriously.

“That makes sense. I’ll accompany you around and see how you choose people.” Shen Yue agreed, nodding in agreement.

Although he didn't want to take on any apprentices, he was very curious about Li Qingqiu's judgment.

He wanted to know how Li Qingqiu discovered those unparalleled geniuses.

The two chatted casually as they descended the mountain.

Along the way, disciples who had seen Li Qingqiu and Shen Yue greeted them with great enthusiasm, and Li Qingqiu responded with a smile, showing no airs of a sect leader.

Shen Yue could only nod at most, unlike Li Qingqiu.

He suddenly realized that no matter how high Li Qingqiu's cultivation level was or how powerful his sect was, Li Qingqiu's attitude towards others had never changed.

Prestige grows with a person's power. The higher-ups in the sect, including Li Sijin, have all developed their own aura, and the disciples are always nervous in their presence.

When facing his disciples, Li Qingqiu had no imposing manner and gave people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

Shen Yue could only sigh inwardly at this, but he didn't want to learn it, after all, he wasn't the sect leader.

The two walked from the top of the mountain to the bottom, but Li Qingqiu did not choose to take on any disciples. During this time, Shen Yue encountered several disciples with obviously extraordinary talents, but Li Qingqiu did not take a liking to any of them.

The disciples were unaware that they had missed the opportunity to become disciples of the sect leader, but the mere fact that they could speak with him was enough to excite them.

The two arrived at Ziyang Peak and climbed the mountain. Once they reached the peak, fewer disciples recognized them, and the area around them suddenly became quiet.

"If someone is a genius, they will be admitted to Qingxiao Mountain through special admissions. Most of the disciples who remain on Ziyang Peak are of mediocre talent. Do you want to create a genius?" Shen Yue asked curiously.

Li Qingqiu rolled her eyes and said irritably, "I've said it several times, I'm just taking on disciples because I'm in a good mood and I feel a connection with them. Why make it so vulgar?"

(End of this chapter)