Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

From then on, in this world of cultivation, he not only had senior disciples and senior brothers and sisters, but also his first disciple—his sect's chief disciple, Ayan.

The path of spiritual practice has become more complicated, with an added layer of concern and a heavy responsibility.

"Now that you've joined my sect, you no longer need to do menial tasks or rough work. You can focus on your cultivation." Lin Ye raised his hand and channeled a wisp of gentle star power into A Yan's body, helping to soothe the damaged meridians left by years of hard labor. "Your foundation is solid, and your bones are strong; you are excellent material for cultivation. I will pass on to you the orthodox Star Technique of our sect, which has five levels. You must remember them well and cultivate diligently—Star Guiding → Star Condensation → Spirit Star → Star Bridge → Star Core. This method suits your star cultivation physique. You must proceed step by step and never be impatient for quick results, lest your foundation become unstable."

Feeling the warm starlight flowing through his body, Ayan felt so comfortable he almost groaned. He nodded vigorously, his head bobbing like a rattle-drum, his voice booming, "Disciple will heed Master's teachings! I will cultivate diligently and strive for improvement every day, never failing Master's expectations!"

Xingjin jumped onto Ayan's shoulder and patted his head with his little paws, as if acknowledging his new identity. This made Ayan stiffen, but then he showed a憨厚 smile and carefully protected the little guy, afraid that he might hurt him with his strength.

Under the setting sun, two figures, one tall and one short, stood side by side, with a dazzling starry sky behind them and a wide-open road ahead. Lin Ye's cultivation path was enriched by this redeeming master-disciple bond, adding a warm and passionate touch.

Looking at his first disciple's sturdy and reliable appearance, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

With such a capable, loyal, and devoted first disciple, I'm afraid no one will be able to bully me easily on my path of cultivation in the future.

What he didn't know was that this seemingly honest and simple first disciple would later become his strongest support, helping him overcome countless difficulties and spreading this small act of kindness throughout the entire cultivation world.

Lin Ye, with a delighted Ayan and Xingjin bouncing on his shoulder, walked towards the side hall of Qingxuan Immortal Mansion. This side hall was specially prepared for him by his master, Daoist Xuanzhen. It was quiet and elegant, and the surrounding star power was quite rich. It was just enough to make room for Ayan to use as a cultivation residence.

As soon as he stepped into the Immortal Abode, Jiang Xubai and Shen Qingyuan came to greet him, clearly having calculated the time of his return and waiting for him here.

Jiang Xubai immediately spotted Ayan, who was following behind Lin Ye. Ayan was stocky and dark-skinned, with a hesitant yet respectful expression. A hint of doubt appeared in Jiang Xubai's eyes, but he still smiled gently and said, "Junior brother is back. And who is this?"

Shen Qingyuan's gaze also fell on Ayan. Seeing that he was dressed simply and had a rough look after working, yet he stood straight and had a sincere and honest look in his eyes, she couldn't help but nod slightly.

Lin Ye stepped forward and introduced with a smile: "Senior Brother, Second Senior Sister, this is Ayan, my first disciple whom I just accepted today. She will stay by my side and cultivate with me from now on."

Although it was Ayan's first time meeting Lin Ye's senior disciples, he was not intimidated. He followed the etiquette Lin Ye had taught him and bowed respectfully to Jiang Xubai and Shen Qingyuan, his voice deep and sincere: "Disciple Ayan greets Grand Master Uncle and Second Master Uncle."

His manner of bowing to the priest was meticulous; his broad body bent down, showing utmost respect, without the slightest hint of the awkwardness of someone from a menial background.

Jiang Xubai was taken aback at first, then laughed loudly, his eyes full of approval: "I didn't expect that Junior Brother has already taken on a disciple. This is a joyous occasion for my Qingxuan Immortal Mansion. Ah Yan, right? From now on, you can cultivate here in peace. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come to me or your Second Uncle."

Shen Qingyuan also spoke softly, her tone gentle: "Junior Brother's judgment has always been excellent. Now that you have become his disciple, you must devote yourself to diligent cultivation and not slack off. I have a few spiritual fruits here to strengthen your foundation and nourish your vital energy. Take them and consume them to solidify your cultivation foundation." As she spoke, she took out a jade bottle and handed it to Ayan.

Ayan dared not accept it. He subconsciously looked at Lin Ye, and seeing his master nod, he accepted the jade bottle with both hands, bowing again: "Disciple thanks Grand Master Uncle and Second Master Uncle for the gift. I will remember your teachings and cultivate diligently!"

Xingjin jumped down from Linye's shoulder and ran to Ayan's feet, rubbing his little head against Ayan's trouser leg as if to remind him that he was also his "elder". Ayan smiled innocently, carefully squatted down, and gently stroked Xingjin's fur, his movements so gentle that he was afraid of hurting the spirit pet.

Jiang Xubai watched this scene with increasing satisfaction: "Junior Brother has just stabilized his cultivation realm and has taken on new disciples. He must have many matters to arrange. Your Second Senior Sister and I will not disturb you any longer. If you lack cultivation resources, spiritual materials, or pills, feel free to go to the Immortal Mansion's treasury to obtain them. Do not be shy."

The two gave a few more instructions, then turned and left, leaving Lin Ye and his apprentice alone.

Lin Ye led Ayan into the side hall, tidied up a clean room on the west side, and took out a set of plain-colored disciple robes that he had never worn before, handing them to Ayan: "Change into these clothes first, settle down and stay here. This will be our residence from now on."

Holding the disciple's robes, Ayan's eyes reddened again. This was the first time he had worn clean and tidy clothing belonging to a cultivator disciple, and his gratitude towards Lin Ye deepened. He quickly changed his clothes. Although the plain-colored disciple's robes were slightly tight on his tall and strong body, they made his posture even more upright, and his honest face gained more of the spirit of a cultivator.

After settling everything in, Lin Ye sat down in the courtyard of the hall. Xing Jin curled up on his lap, while A Yan stood respectfully opposite him, looking intently at his master with anticipation in his eyes.

"Let me ask you, the path of cultivation is long and arduous. Now that you have become my disciple, you must cast aside all distractions and focus on the path. Even if you encounter difficulties and obstacles, you must not give up halfway, nor should you bully the weak or go against your conscience. Can you do that?" Lin Ye's expression was solemn and his tone serious. This was his first admonition as the master to his first disciple.

Ayan immediately straightened up, knelt on one knee, and said in a firm and resolute voice without the slightest hesitation: "This disciple can do it! This disciple swears that in this life I will follow Master's teachings, uphold my true nature, cultivate diligently, never bully the weak, and never betray the sect. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning!"

His vow was simple yet firm, without flowery words, but every word came from the bottom of his heart, revealing an unwavering tenacity.

"Let's find a place to cultivate!" Lin Ye said.

Ayan's eyes grew even brighter: "Disciple will remember Master's teachings and will now go to cultivate!"

Having said that, he walked to a corner of the courtyard, found a clean spot, sat cross-legged, and began to try to absorb the sparse star power around him, following the techniques his master had taught him. Although he had never cultivated immortality, he possessed a perseverance and endurance that was beyond the reach of ordinary people. Even though absorbing star power was extremely slow at first, he was not impatient at all, trying again and again, his whole body exuding an indomitable spirit.

Lin Ye looked at A Yan's focused and diligent cultivation, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. With such a disciple, this encounter was not in vain.

Xingjin also climbed up from Linye's lap and ran to Ayan's side, curling up into a little ball of fur to cultivate with him. The small golden mark on his forehead glowed slightly, emitting wisps of pure star spirit power that lingered around Ayan, helping him to draw star power into his body more quickly.

As the sun gradually sets and the moonlight climbs the branches, in the courtyard, the master and disciple and their spirit pet are each cultivating in peace. The starlight around them flows slowly, creating a tranquil and warm atmosphere.

Lin Ye circulated the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" and a massive amount of star power continuously flowed into his body. His initial stage of star power formation became more and more stable, and the star in his dantian became more and more lustrous. A Yan, who was beside him, also finally succeeded in drawing a trace of star power into his meridians. Although it was weak, it was the first step on his path of cultivation. He couldn't help but show a simple and honest joy on his face.

A night of arduous practice passed in the blink of an eye.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed into the courtyard, Ayan opened his eyes, feeling refreshed. Although the star power within him was small, it was undeniably present. He quickly got up, ran to Lin Ye, and excitedly exclaimed, "Master, I've successfully absorbed star power!"

Lin Ye looked at the light in his eyes, smiled and nodded: "Well done. The key to cultivation is perseverance. Keep it up."

No sooner had the words been spoken than footsteps sounded outside the hall. Disciples from the Immortal Abode brought breakfast, consisting of spiritual porridge and spiritual cakes containing a faint trace of star power.

Looking at the delicious food on the table that he had never seen before, Ayan couldn't help but swallow, but he still stood obediently to the side. Only after Lin Ye started eating did he carefully pick up the food and eat it in small bites.

Xingjin jumped onto the table, hugged a piece of spirit cake, and gnawed on it until his face was covered in crumbs. When Ayan saw this, he quickly took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the crumbs off Xingjin's face with a gentle and careful gesture.

Lin Ye looked at the heartwarming scene before him and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

His cultivation journey, which was once a solitary one, has now been transformed into one where he has a loyal first disciple, a spirit pet that never abandons him, and elders who cherish him. This is the kind of home he wanted most after transmigrating here.

He put down his chopsticks, his eyes resolute: "From today onwards, in addition to my own cultivation, I will accompany you to hone your foundation and teach you basic star techniques. Once your cultivation is stable, I will then guide you onto the true path of cultivation."

Ayan nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

The sun shines brightly, the stars shine long and bright, and the master-disciple inheritance of Lin Ye begins. His path of cultivation becomes even more brilliant because of this new bond. The road ahead is long, but there is warmth to accompany him, and he is no longer alone.