bookbashuk Chapter 303 Heart-to-Heart Talk Between Master and Disciple
Chapter 303 Heart-to-Heart Talk Between Master and Disciple
"Phew... I'm back again."
At the foot of the mountain, the girl in green looked at the Green Cliff Mountain, which she hadn't seen for half a month, and sighed softly.
Ever since Song Siyu expressed her desire for her to join Xiaoyun Peak, he hasn't had a single day of quiet cultivation in the past year.
In order to secure the so-called quota, some clan members sent letters and gifts, all trying to persuade her to give up the quota. Some clan elders also advised her to accept it, saying that it would be a win-win situation for both herself and the clan.
Wang Menghan felt rather helpless, as she did not want to join the sect; otherwise, she would have expressed her desire to join back then.
After she only hinted at her idea, the elders who wanted her to join the clan came even more frequently, until she was tired of hearing about it.
There were even some rumors circulating in the clan, saying things like, "If you don't accept a gift from heaven, you will suffer the consequences," or "Wouldn't it be stupid to not seize such a great opportunity?" or "It's just that you're being asked to join the sect for cultivation, not that you're being chosen as a concubine by some high-ranking cultivator."
These rumors enraged Zhang Yuanlin, who severely punished a group of his clansmen before things calmed down briefly.
Left with no other choice, she had to ask for a job to go out and hide away, to clear her head.
Seeing that Menghan looked distracted, Zhang Yuanyao comforted her, "Don't worry, Menghan. As long as you express your thoughts, the clan leader will understand and won't force you to join the sect."
"That's what we say, but what if..."
The girl was very well-behaved, so Zhang Lingyu had almost never been harsh on her since she was a child, but under these circumstances, she was really unsure of herself.
He was his master, and also the head of his family.
Whether the family can gain a foothold in the sect and curry favor with the powerful in the future, this is probably the only chance they will have in the short term. For the sake of the family's prosperity, it is not something they cannot do by sacrificing disciples to join the sect.
"Meng Han, you think too highly of the clan leader..." Zhang Yuanyao shook her head after hearing this. She wanted to refute him, but then she remembered how this clan uncle had always been ruthless and heartless in handling family affairs.
It's quite possible, given the interests of the family.
The group remained silent the entire way until they reached the foot of the mountain. Then, one of the border guards said, "Meng Han, the clan leader has emerged from seclusion and said that if you return, you should go back immediately to discuss matters."
"Yes." The girl's heart suddenly raced. She exchanged a few glances with Zhang Xing and the others, then hurriedly said goodbye and headed towards the mountaintop.
Once they landed in the courtyard, they saw a man in blue sitting in a pavilion, savoring his tea.
"Master..."
"Han'er is back." Zhang Lingyu turned her head slightly, a smile on her face, and pointed to the seat opposite her, indicating that she should sit down.
Faced with this familiar figure, Wang Menghan would usually approach him with a grin and rub his shoulders, saying things like, "Master has been in seclusion for a long time, and Han'er has missed you a bit," or "How are your injuries, Master?"
Today, however, I felt somewhat uneasy and sat down cautiously.
"Han'er, did you encounter any trouble on your journey to Tianliu City?"
"Reporting to Master, with the Grand Elder and the others protecting us along the way, we didn't encounter any danger. Once we arrived in the city, we strolled around and bought some cultivation items."
"Is that so..."
Looking at his disciple whom he hadn't seen for two years, Zhang Lingyu's smile remained unchanged. He said softly, "Two years ago, I returned to Qingya Mountain, but due to my severe injuries, I didn't see you. I'm sorry to have worried you for those two years."
"As long as Master is safe and sound..."
"That's right. Your master is incredibly lucky. He's always escaped death. But you've already reached the peak of Qi Refining and will soon be able to start Foundation Establishment. Yuan Yao and the others are in the same boat."
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"yes..."
Seeing the girl's restless appearance, Zhang Lingyu felt quite helpless, knowing that his disciple was very conflicted. He sighed and said, "If you don't want to go, then don't go. I will go and persuade the clan leader myself."
"But..."
"But what? Are you afraid my words won't carry any weight, or that I can't protect you?"
Zhang Lingyu raised an eyebrow, a hint of anger appearing on her face, and said:
"You have the potential to cultivate the way of the sword. Sword cultivators value being straightforward; if you're going, you go; if you're not going, you don't go. Why be so hesitant? If you don't change your temperament, you won't achieve much even if you go!"
"Master's reprimand is correct..."
The girl was suddenly reprimanded. She first responded cautiously, then looked up and glanced at Zhang Lingyu before quickly getting up and going behind him to massage his shoulders.
Seeing that her depression had dissipated and she had returned to her former self, Zhang Lingyu smiled and shook her head.
He said:
"Entering the Jade Light Pavilion's Cloud Peak for cultivation is something many people dream of. Once you become a true disciple, you'll enjoy even more resources, and Song Siyu will take extra care of you. Are you really willing to give that up?"
"True teachings? This disciple doesn't care for that stuff!"
"You little rascal, you can't say this to anyone. It's not that you think you're so high and mighty, but I'm afraid some people might hear it and use it against you."
If a mere Foundation Establishment family dares to say they don't care about the true disciples of a Nascent Soul sect, what about the dignity of those true disciples?
"What about those Golden Core disciples? Aren't they rare? True Master Bai Yan is a confirmed Nascent Soul cultivator."
"Look at what Master is saying. You're about to form your core. Once you become a Golden Core cultivator, I'll be a direct disciple of the Golden Core lineage, so it won't sound so bad that I don't need to be formally registered, right?"
"I really don't know if you're being serious or saying it on purpose. How can the two be the same?"
Zhang Lingyu laughed and scolded:
"Then I will take your kind words into consideration, Master."
After a lecture, the master and disciple returned to their old ways. Wang Menghan said softly:
"This disciple does not wish to join the sect; I only wish to stay by my master's side..."
"If it weren't for my master bringing me out of that cave, I would probably have been devoured by the monsters long ago. After that, he took me up the mountain and treated me like his own son, passing on his teachings to me. I can never repay such kindness in my lifetime."
In fact, she had already decided before going up the mountain that she would agree if Zhang Lingyu expressed even the slightest desire for her to join the sect.
Once she has achieved success in her cultivation, she will repay the other party and the family with all her might. This affection will not fade with time, but will last until her death.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyu's thoughts immediately returned to the past, recalling the girl's timid and cautious appearance in the cave.
She recalled the time when her parents entrusted her to her before they passed away.
He also thought of his parents. Although the clan dared not neglect them and had never stopped giving them tonifying pills, mortals are mortals after all, and there will always be a day when they pass away.
Thinking about it, I realized that it had been quite a few years since I last visited them, and they must be quite old and frail by now.
Before I form my core, I should go and take a look. If I delay any longer, I'll miss my chance.
He exhaled softly, looked at the girl beside him, and said:
"Master has gained quite a bit from the ruins of the Spirit Puppet Sect on this trip. You may choose one first."
"We'll go pay our respects to your parents first, and then we'll take you to visit my father and mother."
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