Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"Mr. Mo, you are joking. How could I know about such things? However, the news that has been spread did mention one thing. The immortal master not only wants to accept disciples, but also plans to find a suitable location in Wufeng Mountain to build a palace and temple. After that, he will not leave." The village chief thought for a moment and then replied.

"Build a temple and never leave?" Hearing this, Mo Juren was slightly surprised, thinking that this person was going to establish a sect? However, in such a remote place, the spiritual environment was so poor that there was no condition at all!
The so-called Wufeng Mountain refers to the mountain near Sujia Village. It is a mountain range formed by five peaks combined together, stretching only about a hundred miles from east to west.

This is just an ordinary mountain. The possibility of the existence of spiritual veins is extremely small. Even if there are any, they must be the worst kind and are not suitable for establishing a sect at all.

However, the so-called immortal planned to live here for a long time and build a mountain gate to train disciples, which was really unreasonable.

If it were in the lower world, these cultivators who mingled among mortals would usually have no future, but this was most likely the spiritual world, and he couldn't be sure of the specific situation.

But for some reason, I had a bad feeling deep in my heart that this matter might not be that simple.

"Is there a specific location for the suitable place that person pointed out?" Mo Juren asked again after collecting his thoughts.

"It is very likely that they will choose us." When the village chief mentioned this, he was obviously a little excited.
"Of course, this is all speculation by people in the county, and the details are still unknown. However, Sujia Village is located in the middle of Wufeng Mountain, and the environment is considered to be the best, so it is most likely to be selected."

"This is a good thing, so what are you worried about?" Mo Juren smiled.

"It is indeed a good thing, but this kind of thing is really beyond my understanding, so I am unsure. Mr. Mo should be from an extraordinary family, and perhaps he can give me some advice.

There are also several children under ten years old in the village, including my youngest grandson and Xiaoya. I am thinking of taking them to Xuyang County in a few days. What do you think?"

"This opportunity is indeed not to be missed. Besides, whether it's Xiaoya or other children in the village, they are all members of the Su family. Naturally, you should make the decision. I, an outsider, have no right to object."

"Since Mr. Mo has come to Sujia Village, it is fate. You must not be so formal." The village chief waved his hands hurriedly. It was natural for him to make decisions on Su family's affairs, but the person in front of him had a mysterious origin and his knowledge was naturally far beyond his reach. He naturally needed to ask for the other party's opinion.

Besides, there was Xiaoya involved. The two of them were already tied together, so who knew what the other party would think? These were all things he needed to pay attention to.

Not hearing any objection from Mo Juren, the village chief was completely relieved. He continued chatting for a while and then got up to say goodbye.

When he walked into the yard, he saw Xiaoya's thin figure busy at the stove, obviously preparing lunch. He sighed.

This girl has a very strong personality. When she ran to my house before, the food was already prepared. I wanted to persuade her to eat together, but she ended up not agreeing and insisted on coming back to cook it herself.

It makes people feel distressed and helpless. In fact, similar things have happened more than once. The other party is the same every time, and he has gradually gotten used to it.

"Girl, I'm leaving." The village chief did not waste any more words to persuade her. He said hello and walked outside. The little girl was polite and also replied, "Goodbye, Village Chief Grandpa," and then continued to busy herself with her own affairs.

Although the little girl is only seven years old, she is very capable of taking care of herself, especially in cooking. She is very skilled at it. Even though she has diseases in her legs and feet, it does not affect her at all.

Before long, a lunch that could be called "sumptuous" was ready.

Of course, the richness here is only relative, because with the addition of meat, it can indeed be called rich compared to the previous diet of mainly wild vegetables.

"There is meat today, Uncle Mo, why don't you eat?" Xiao Ya asked again as she entered the room carrying the bowl of rice.

"My situation is special. I don't need to eat." Mo Juren smiled. Even though he was seriously injured, he still had the ability to practice fasting and didn't need to eat these mundane foods.

The little girl had long been accustomed to this, and her inquiry just now was only because there was more meat.

This kind of thing was naturally a little unusual, so Mo Juren had already specifically told the little girl not to tell this matter to anyone to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

"Okay then." The little girl knew that persuasion was useless, so she walked to the seat next to her and sat down, then started eating by herself.

Apparently, he seldom ate meat, but he ate it with great relish today. While eating, he would glance at Mo Juren from time to time, with a hint of curiosity and hesitation in his eyes.

"What's wrong? Are you worried about something?" Mo Juren had a sharp sense and he immediately noticed something without even looking, and asked with a smile.

"Uncle Mo, you are an immortal, right?" the little girl suddenly asked after a pause.

"You also know about immortals?" Mo Juren looked slightly surprised.

"I didn't know it before, but just now when I went to the village chief's house, I heard Brother Xiaoshan say that an immortal had come to the county town, and he was going to become the immortal's disciple." The little girl explained everything.

"I see." Mo Juren smiled.
"Then why do you think I'm an immortal?"

"If you are not an immortal, why don't you need to eat?" The little girl nodded her head confidently and said,

"But don't worry, Uncle Mo, I have never told anyone about this."

"You are quite clever." Mo Juren laughed.
"The immortal wants to recruit disciples. All children under ten years old in the village can sign up. Not only Xiaoshan, but you are no exception."

"I'm not going." The little girl shook her head without even thinking.

"If I go to the county town, I will leave here. What if Daddy and Mommy come back and can't find me? Besides, I have to take care of Uncle Mo, so I can't go."

"So that's what you're worried about." Mo Juren couldn't help but laugh, and then he explained to the other party,

"The immortal intends to live in Wufeng Mountain for a long time. Even if you become his disciple, you don't have to go too far away. You can come back at any time. Moreover, if you become his disciple, you can learn skills, and your leg disease can be cured."

"Then I won't go either." The little girl continued to shake her head.

"I don't know that immortal. What if he is a bad guy? Instead of worshipping him, I might as well worship Uncle Mo."

"Are you so sure that I am also an immortal? How can you be sure that I am not a bad person?" Mo Juren turned his head to look at the other party, and he liked the cleverness of this little girl more and more.

He is only seven years old. It is really rare for him to have such meticulous thinking and vigilance at such a young age. Even some adults may not be able to compare with him.

"I am sure, and I believe, that Uncle Mo is definitely not a bad person." Xiao Ya put down her chopsticks and said seriously.

"Okay, then let's make a bet." Mo Juren laughed and stopped arguing with the other party. Besides, spiritual roots are something that are rare, and the little girl may not have them. Even if she goes, she may not be selected.

Of course, if it were him, it wouldn’t matter. It didn’t matter whether the other person had spiritual roots or not. As long as he was willing, he could still take the other person on the path of cultivation.

……

The news that an immortal had appeared in the county and was planning to accept disciples quickly spread throughout the village. Families with children of school-age were naturally very excited, but those without could only beat their chests and stamp their feet.

Everyone only breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that the immortal would not leave and would most likely build a mountain gate in Wufeng Mountain.

It doesn't matter if you don't have any now, just hurry up and have a few more children, so that you can still have time to become a disciple in a few years. Suddenly, all the young couples in the village became restless, and it was not just Sujia Village, the situation in the whole Xuyang County was similar, and every household had the same idea.

After all, immortal cultivators need spiritual roots, and they are rare among ten thousand. Only when one has many descendants will the possibility of becoming an immortal's disciple be higher.

A few days later, the village chief planned to take all the children of appropriate age to the county town. As for Xiao Ya, she had followed Mo Juren's instructions a few days ago and told him that she did not want to become his disciple.

The village chief was naturally extremely surprised. After all, he was unsure in the first place. It was only after consulting Mo Juren that the other party did not object to the decision just made.

But now the little girl chose to refuse, which naturally made him feel chilly.

He immediately visited her again to ask the reason, but Mo Juren could not tell the truth and just said that it was Xiaoya's own decision.

Besides, he was also unsure about the immortal, so it was better to be cautious. Since the other party was planning to establish a sect, it was impossible for him to only accept disciples this time. So what was the harm in waiting?
After hearing these explanations, the village chief fell silent.

It is indeed safer to wait a little longer, but it also means additional risks and costs.

After all, what Mo Juren said was just speculation. The other party might not really accept disciples many times. Besides, being the first to become a disciple also meant a huge advantage.

In short, the pros and cons are difficult to predict and require careful consideration.

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After all, among these children there are his grandchildren, so he cannot help but pay attention to them.

For the next two days, the village chief was still struggling with the decision. However, after careful consideration, he finally made a decision to let his grandson go as well.

Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk. Besides, there are so many people in Xuyang County, and no one is worried, so why should he worry about the consequences?
Two days later, in the early morning, all the children who wanted to become apprentices had gathered together. Then, led by the village chief and several sturdy villagers, they headed straight towards the county town.

This trip lasted for a full half month, and finally good news came back.

Actually, two children in the village passed the test and successfully became the immortal's registered disciples. As for the other children, they were all eliminated because they had no spiritual roots.

For a moment, except for the family with two children, the rest of the families were all filled with frustration.

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"I didn't expect that Brother Xiaoshan was not bragging that day and really became a disciple of an immortal!" In the room, the little girl muttered in surprise, and a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

"Do you regret it?" Mo Juren joked with a smile, but the little girl shook her head when she heard this.

"I don't regret it. I believe Uncle Mo must be more powerful than that immortal."

"Thank you very much for your trust." Mo Juren smiled, then raised his hand, and joy suddenly flashed in his eyes.

The effect of the Mu Sheng Zhu was indeed somewhat unexpected. It was not obvious in the first month, but as time passed, the recovery speed gradually accelerated.

By now he can move his arms freely. At this rate, he should be able to sit up and even walk in a few days.

He felt a sense of urgency in his heart. After all, being in such a strange world, no one could be sure what would happen next. Without sufficient strength to protect himself, it would be difficult for him to feel at ease.

However, he is in a very difficult situation now, and he has no better way except relying on the power of the Mu Sheng Pearl.

For now, I can only continue to endure for a while. When my body recovers to the point where I can practice again, then everything will be fine.

"What exactly is that spiritual root? Do I have it too? Can Uncle Mo check it out?" At this moment, the little girl asked again.

"Not yet. Let's wait a little longer." Mo Juren shook his head slightly. Now he had no magic power at all, and his spiritual consciousness had not recovered. It was almost impossible for him to perform any cultivation methods.

Of course, if you really want to know whether the other person has spiritual roots, there are ways to do so. For example, you can teach him some skills and let him try to practice them.

As long as you can draw the Qi into your body, then you can be sure of it.

However, after some thought, he decided to wait, not for any other reason, but just out of caution.

For some reason, he always felt that the immortal who suddenly appeared was a little strange. The other party was going to set up a mountain gate in Wufeng Mountain, and would inevitably come to Sujia Village at that time.

Once they realize that the little girl has magical powers, they will definitely come to investigate. Wouldn't it be troublesome if she has any bad intentions?

He had to be on guard against this.

However, even so, he was still not completely relieved.

I have not recovered yet, I don’t have enough means to protect myself, and there are too many uncertainties.

……

Before I knew it, another three months had passed.

During this period, many people came to Sujia Village, all of whom were specially sent by the county magistrate to build palaces and temples.

The immortal did not come. It was said that he had temporarily left Xuyang County due to some personal matters, and it was not certain when he would return.

As for the disciples he accepted, they were all arranged to study in the school in the county town to learn to read and write in preparation for their formal training.

Hearing this news, Mo Juren breathed a sigh of relief.

The later the other party appears, the better, and you will have more confidence.

His body recovered quite well during this period, and with the help of the 'Immortal Body' effect of the Wood Sheng Pearl, his broken meridians were repairing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Now he can walk completely and looks like a normal person.

Of course, this does not mean that he is well again, he is just "outwardly healthy". The situation inside his body is still not optimistic. Apart from a slight improvement in his spiritual consciousness, he is still unable to start practicing.

Just as he was racking his brains to think of a solution, a shocking piece of news suddenly came to him.

The Immortal Has Arrived! (End of this Chapter)