This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

"Knock knock knock..."

There was a knock on the courtyard gate, and Qingfeng immediately went to open it.

When Qingfeng saw Chen Jing, dressed in a black outfit, standing at the door, he showed no surprise. Instead, he smiled and said:

"Young Master Chen has arrived? Please come in, the master has been waiting for you for a long time."

Chen Jing was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

How did Mr. Li know that he would be coming today?

With this question in mind, I entered the house and saw Li Daoxuan sitting in the courtyard, with tea and snacks on the square table in front of him, clearly waiting for someone.

Chen Jing stepped forward a few paces, cupped his hands, and said:

"I've seen Mr. Li before. It's been a long time. How are you?"

Li Daoxuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"I am doing well. It has been almost half a year since I last saw Young Master Chen. I haven't yet congratulated you on your great progress in martial arts. You have a bright future ahead of you."

Upon seeing Chen Jing again, Li Daoxuan immediately noticed the purity in his eyes and the strength of his blood and energy, which was far greater than when they last met, even surpassing that of Master Luo, a second-realm martial artist whom Li Daoxuan knew well.

The key point is that Chen Jing is only sixteen or seventeen years old this year, and he still has a lot of potential to continue to improve.

Chen Jing was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Li Daoxuan could see at a glance that his martial arts had greatly improved.

This made Chen Jing somewhat suspicious that Li Daoxuan might be the legendary martial arts master who had already begun refining his spirit.

Only martial arts masters who have concentrated the power of their souls can see through the inner workings of others.

Chen Jing dared not presume and quickly replied modestly:

"It's just a few steps, I don't deserve such praise from you, sir."

Li Daoxuan smiled and gestured for Chen Jing to sit down and have some tea.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Daoxuan got straight to the point:

"Young Master Chen has just arrived. I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."

Chen Jing quickly replied:

"Please speak freely, sir."

Li Daoxuan turned to look at Qingfeng not far away and waved.

Qingfeng immediately understood what Li Daoxuan was talking about.

I couldn't help but feel a little excited.

As the breeze approached, Li Daoxuan smiled gently and said:

"Young Master Chen should still remember him, right?"

Chen Jing glanced at Qingfeng and nodded.

Although only a few months had passed, he was genuinely surprised to see Qingfeng again.

The young man now exudes an air of otherworldly refinement, a complete transformation compared to a few months ago.

Li Daoxuan didn't mince words and said directly:

"I have taken him as my disciple and given him the name Qingfeng. It was Young Hero Chen who bought Qingfeng. I would like to trouble you to take Qingfeng's indenture to the yamen to remove his slave status and restore his freedom. I wonder if that would be convenient?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jing immediately stood up and said:

"Now that you are my esteemed student, it is only right that you do so. Let's go, let's go now."

Qingfeng glanced at Li Daoxuan somewhat nervously, and Li Daoxuan smiled and nodded, saying:

"Go."

Qingfeng then went out with Chen Jing.

Around noon, when it was almost lunchtime, the two returned together.

Qingfeng's eyes were red-rimmed, but there was an indescribable sense of ease in his gaze.

Upon seeing this, Li Daoxuan knew that the matter was settled.

Li Daoxuan was about to invite Chen Jing to continue drinking tea when Chen Jing stood in front of the table, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:

"No, I came here today not only to see you, but also to tell you that... I may not be able to visit you again in the future."

Li Daoxuan paused upon hearing this, and asked in confusion:

Why is that?

Chen Jing sighed and replied:

"Our Flying Cloud Sect has received an imperial decree that all members of the sect, except those under the age of fifteen, regardless of gender, must accompany the army on the expedition."

Li Daoxuan was somewhat surprised.

"Is war about to break out?"

Chen Jing nodded and said:

"Yes, the Great Zhao and the Great Li in the northeast have been in constant conflict for years. The imperial court started preparations last year, it seems they are preparing to start a national war..."

After saying that, Chen Jing smiled helplessly and said:

"On the battlefield, even a second-level martial artist can die at any moment. I don't know if I will be able to come back alive, so I came to see you, sir, and also to say goodbye."

Li Daoxuan remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

He then reached into his robes and pulled out two talismans from his system space.

"This is a Taoist talisman. It is a protective amulet. Keep it close to your body. If you encounter a life-or-death situation, it may save your life."

"This is a Rejuvenation Talisman, which can be used to treat injuries and illnesses. Keep it safe."

Chen Jing was somewhat doubtful. These were just two pieces of paper. Could they really have the effects that Li Daoxuan had described?

However, he did not refute it, but instead kept it close to his body as Li Daoxuan had instructed.

"Thank you, sir."

Li Daoxuan took a deep breath, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:

"Since the country is in trouble, a good man should naturally defend his country. I will not say anything more."

"May you travel ten thousand miles and return...still a youth at heart."

A warm feeling welled up in Chen Jing's heart, and he clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying:

"If I return safely, I will come to visit you again."

Chen Jing left, and his fellow disciples and fellow students lived outside the county town.

He Ying, riding a chestnut horse, watched Chen Jing emerge alone and couldn't help but ask:

"Mr. Li didn't come?"

Chen Jing said expressionlessly:

"I did not ask you to come out of retirement..."

He Ying's expression changed slightly, and her eyes sharpened as she said:

"Junior brother, the General has given specific instructions..."

However, upon hearing this, Chen Jing, who was usually gentle, glared angrily at his senior sister and said:

"If you hadn't revealed this, how could the General have ordered the recall of you, sir?"

He Ying was taken aback. This was the first time in all her life that Chen Jing had spoken to her in such a defiant tone.

This left He Ying momentarily stunned.

The other disciples were also visibly stunned. It turned out that their junior brother could also get angry, and for the sake of an unrelated outsider.

A moment later, He Ying's expression darkened, and he turned his horse around, facing away from Chen Jing, and said:

"He has the means to deal with vengeful ghosts, which might have a surprise effect on Da Li's army of undead."

"This is a matter of great importance concerning the lives of all people."

"Since you're unwilling, Junior Brother, then go and explain to the General yourself. Just don't involve my Flying Cloud Sect."

Having said that, He Ying squeezed the horse's flanks with both legs and rode away.

Another fellow disciple brought Chen Jing a horse and sighed, saying:

"Sigh, junior brother, senior sister is only doing this for the good of our Flying Cloud Sect..."

Chen Jing silently mounted his horse without uttering a word.

He understood that his senior sister wanted to use Li Daoxuan to help the Flying Cloud Sect gain a great deal of merit in this national war, thereby changing the current decline of the Flying Cloud Sect.

However, for his own selfish reasons, he had to involve an innocent person, who was disabled in both legs.

Chen Jing asked himself, and he knew he couldn't do it.

The Feiyun Sect members spurred their horses and left Anyi County.

On a hill not far from the city, Chen Jing silently looked back, his hand gripping the sword unconsciously tightening.

He muttered to himself:

"Even without Mr. Li, I can still lead the Flying Cloud Sect to fight my way out..."