Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

That evening, Uncle Jiu and Mama Di, unusually, sat down and ate a quiet meal together.

"By the way, senior brother, how did you end up in this town?" Mama suddenly asked during the meal.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine put down his chopsticks: "My eldest brother has broken through to the Celestial Master realm. I'm going back to attend the Celestial Master Ceremony."

Mama was taken aback: "Senior Brother's Celestial Master Ceremony? What Celestial Master Ceremony?"

Seeing his bewildered expression, Uncle Nine knew that this guy had no idea about Shi Jian's breakthrough, so he had no choice but to tell him the whole story.

After listening to this, Ma Ma froze on the spot, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses before she stammered, "Senior Brother... has broken through to the Celestial Master level?"

"You think I'm joking with you?" Uncle Nine glanced at him.

"You haven't had any contact with your sect for so long, and you don't even know anything about your senior brother."

"Then...then I'll go back too!"

Mama suddenly stood up, "How could I be absent from such a big event as Senior Brother breaking through to the Celestial Master realm!"

Uncle Nine glanced at him and said, "Alright, when you go back this time, pay your respects to the patriarch properly, and don't continue to drift around like this outside."

Mama didn't argue, which was unusual; she just kept eating her rice in silence.

But the hand he was using to eat rice... made Uncle Nine furious.

The next morning, everyone packed their belongings and left Renjia Town.

Mama still exchanged occasional sparring words with Uncle Jiu along the way, but at least they didn't argue to the point of falling out again.

After traveling for more than ten days, we finally saw the outline of Maoshan in the distance.

Maoshan has been completely transformed, with red lanterns hanging from the foot of the mountain all the way to the top, and various flags fluttering in the mountain breeze.

Bright red wedding invitations were pasted on both sides of the mountain gate, with the words "Congratulations to Master Shi Jian on attaining the status of a Celestial Master" written in gold lettering.

A large number of cultivators from various sects had already gathered in front of the gate to watch the ceremony, with people coming and going in an endless stream.

Several Maoshan disciples dressed in brand-new Taoist robes were standing at the mountain gate, welcoming the guests. Upon seeing Uncle Nine and his group, they quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Uncle Lin is back! Please come in!"

As the group walked up the stone steps, they encountered many cultivators from various sects along the way.

Among them were many who recognized Uncle Nine, knowing that he was the famous One-Eyebrow Taoist of Maoshan!

They all bowed and greeted Uncle Jiu and Mama.

"So many people..." Mama felt a little scared.

Uncle Nine glanced at him: "What, scared?"

"What am I afraid of?"

Mama straightened her back slightly. "I'm just... reflecting."

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian walked ahead, passing through the mountain gate and going up the stone steps.

Along the way, many cultivators recognized Lin Bei, and some whispered among themselves, "Isn't that Lin Bei, the Little Thunder King and second disciple of Master Shi?"

"I heard he reached the peak of the mage level after only a few years of cultivation."

"A pure Yang Dao body is one in ten thousand... Maoshan has truly struck gold."

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian followed behind, and people nodded to them from time to time.

The two returned the greetings one by one.

"Junior brother, when did you get the title of Little Thunder King?" Shi Shaojian said enviously.

Lin Bei laughed heartily: "We've been together all along, and you didn't even know? Do you think I would have known?"

"Little Thunder King...it would be better if you removed the 'Little' part!"

At the Nine Heavens Palace of Ten Thousand Blessings, Master Qingwei was receiving several elders from various sects who had arrived earlier in the main hall.

Upon seeing Uncle Nine and the others, he scanned the crowd with his gaze, finally pausing on Lin Bei with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"It's good that you're back."

"Peak mage, just one step away from becoming a true mage. You haven't been idle these past six months."

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian bowed simultaneously: "Disciples pay respects to Grandmaster."

Master Qingwei nodded slightly, "Let's go in and pay our respects to the patriarch first."

As the group entered the main hall, the statue of the Three Mao Patriarchs sat in the center, with three sticks of sandalwood incense burning in the incense burner.

Uncle Nine led everyone forward, and each person offered incense and paid their respects.

Lin Bei knelt on the prayer mat and respectfully kowtowed three times before standing up.

After leaving the main hall, Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian each released the little fox from their arms.

"Grandmaster, I have a request."

The two little foxes huddled together as soon as they landed, trembling all over.

Incense smoke filled the main hall, and the statue of the Three Mao Ancestors exuded a powerful aura.

For these uncivilized little demons, it was more terrifying than any malevolent aura.

"explain!"

"This disciple wishes to tame them as spirit beasts, but this disciple does not know the spirit contract method of Maoshan."

The little white spirit in Lin Bei's arms seemed to understand his words, and timidly poked its head out to look at the old man in front of it who exuded an unfathomable aura.

"Don't be afraid," Lin Bei said softly, and Bai Ling snuggled closer to him.

Bai Chen also huddled in Shi Shaojian's arms, both little foxes looking trembling with fear.

"So it's this little thing." Master Qingwei reached out and beckoned, and Bai Ling was lifted in front of him by a gentle force.

Bai Ling trembled all over, but when Qingwei Zhenren gently touched its forehead with his finger, it slowly calmed down.

"Not bad, the potential is decent."

"Since we're destined to meet, let's stay."

He raised his hand and pointed, and a beam of spiritual light shot into Lin Bei's sea of ​​consciousness.

"This is the Spiritual Contract Return to Origin Technique."

"Practicing this method can transform demonic beasts into spiritual beasts, cleanse them of their demonic energy, form a symbiotic bond, and restore their original Qi. All three steps are indispensable."

Master Qingwei slowly explained, "The first step is to mix cinnabar with spiritual spring water and draw a purification talisman on the forehead of the demon beast."

"Draw upon the water and wood energies of heaven and earth to cleanse the demonic energy and malevolent energy in one's mind."

"The second step is to bite your fingertip and draw the Three Mao Seal on the top of the monster's head, while silently reciting the Shangqing Spiritual Contract Mantra to establish a symbiotic bridge."

"The third step is to place your palm against the spirit platform acupoint of the demon beast and slowly transfer a wisp of your own true qi into it to clear its meridians."

"Guide the originally violent demonic energy in its body to circulate along the meridians and gradually transform it into gentle spiritual energy."

"This process needs to be carried out continuously for forty-nine days, without interruption every day."

Lin Bei carefully noted down each step: "Disciple understands."

Bai Ling seemed to sense something and nudged his palm with her head.

Master Qingwei smiled and said, "Cultivate diligently these few days before the ceremony, and don't run around aimlessly."

In the following days, people from various sects of the cultivation world arrived at Maoshan one after another.

Lin Bei was temporarily assigned to help receive guests, and he was busy running back and forth between the mountain gate and the main hall all day long.

Many people came from the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain. Leading them was a powerful Celestial Master from the mansion, Master Zhang Jingxu, a highly respected senior member of the mansion.

Their appearance caused a stir, and the status of the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain in the cultivation world needs no further explanation.

The arrival of Master Zhang Jingxu added even more weight to this grand ceremony.

Lin Bei was entertaining a customer when he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind him: "Brother Lin! Long time no see!"

Turning around, I saw a figure in a white Taoist robe emerge from the crowd; it was Zhang Zhiling from the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain.

The man had an ancient-looking magic sword hanging at his waist and was looking at him with a smile.

Lin Bei was also somewhat surprised: "Brother Zhang, it's been more than half a year since I last saw you, and your cultivation has improved again!"

Zhang Zhiling chuckled: "Hey, my aptitude is a bit lacking, only at the early stage of True Person..."

He then looked him up and down, marveling at him.

"Brother Lin, you're not bad either. It's only been half a year, and you've already reached the peak of the mage realm?"

"My master said you have extremely high talent, but I didn't believe it at first. Now it seems he was right."

"Even I'm only slightly better than you..."

Zhang Zhiling gestured with her little finger!

Lin Bei: "..."

Can't you speak properly? Don't you even know how many more years of cultivation you have compared to me?!

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, but it was clear that Lin Bei was the one who was getting the short end of the stick...

At this moment, Zhang Zhiling noticed Bai Ling perched on Lin Bei's shoulder: "Hey, this fox is nice! Where did you get it?"

"Found it on the street..."

"Found it...? You're incredibly lucky."

Zhang Zhiling reached out to touch Bai Ling's head, but Bai Ling flinched warily and bared her teeth at him.

"He's pretty fierce!" Zhang Zhiling laughed and withdrew her hand.

Shi Shaojian then joined them, carrying Bai Chen. Zhang Zhiling's eyes lit up: "Two more? You've stirred up a hornet's nest!"