Mushroom Man

Chapter 168 The True Man Accepts Disciples, I Am Xiao Yan?
broken……

Wu Liang was startled.

He knew perfectly well that he had forgotten to conceal the change in his expression, which had given the guy away.

as predicted!

The next moment, the Bone Immortal, who had been like a lifeless object with a stiff body, moved his head slightly.

A series of cracking sounds, like bones grinding together, followed.

Wu Liang felt as if facing a formidable enemy and silently urged the Corpse-Driving Mushroom.

He has now reached the peak of the second stage of cultivation.

With his profound and pure true energy, he could easily activate the three-stage mushrooms several times.

However, the expected scene unfolded...

Wu Liang's true energy flowed continuously into the Corpse-Driving Mushroom, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea, failing to create the slightest ripple.

Just as he had suspected, Bone Master had indeed hidden his methods and secretly broke free from the constraints of the Corpse-Driving Mushroom.

"Young friend, I am very curious..."

"My soul was hidden perfectly, without revealing even the slightest trace of life."

"How did you figure out that there was something wrong with my skeleton, young friend?"

Perhaps because he had turned into a corpse, the Bone Immortal looked like a dead person, with a stiff expression and slow speech.

Even so, no one dared to underestimate this guy.

After all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; he is, after all, a fifth-level mushroom master, and who knows what other tricks he might be hiding.

Wu Liang remained calm and composed on the surface as he listened to Gu Zhenren's question, but his heart sank suddenly.

Are you kidding me?
Did he actually guess right by accident?
How did he discover it? Of course, it was the blue-haired boy who told him!

But it's obvious that this can't be told to Bone Master.

Wu Liang's eyes flickered slightly, knowing that this time things were unlikely to end well.

With a thought, his true energy surged forth, and he attempted to unleash the sword energy mushroom to launch a sneak attack on Master Bone.

However, before he could make a move, Master Bone had already seen through his little scheme and spoke first.

"Young friend, don't be nervous."

"I'm not a bad person. If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."

As Gu Zhenren spoke, a stiff, deliberate smile appeared on his face.

"Young friend, to be honest, I was previously a fifth-level mushroom master named Bone Master."

"I was unfortunately deceived by some bastard, which is why I ended up like this."

"Now all his cultivation has been destroyed, leaving only this weak and frail body."

"In order to protect themselves and avoid being targeted by others, they pretend to be mindless and are driven to buy and sell."

"Since you have bought my services and discovered me, then you must be destined to meet me."

"I am looking to take on a disciple. I wonder if you, young friend, are interested in becoming my apprentice?"

"Become an apprentice?" Wu Liang was taken aback at first, then pretended to be surprised.

At the same time, he felt a sense of relief.

It seems that this Bone Immortal is not as terrifying as he thought.

At the very least, the fact that this guy was willing to lie to him with his eyes wide open shows that he must be somewhat wary of him.

In other words, this Bone Master is very likely already exhausted and has very few tricks left.

After all, if this guy had any other powerful methods, he wouldn't be wasting his time here.

It's estimated that they had already taken him down with a swift and decisive move just moments ago.

Having figured these things out, Wu Liang suddenly felt more confident.

However, he did not let his guard down, nor was he foolish enough to actually believe what the guy said.

With Wu Liang's shrewdness, how could he not realize that this guy wasn't telling the truth at all?

According to Jian Shouqing, Gu Zhenren had some interaction with Abbot Shanren and they had done business together.

Since he can get along so well with Abbot Shanren, it means that he can't possibly be a good person.

What else is there? In order to protect themselves and avoid being targeted by others, they pretend to be completely mindless.

Obviously, this is also a lie.

Wu Liang had a vague suspicion that if he hadn't noticed the problem with the skeleton, this guy probably wouldn't have revealed it on his own initiative.

Who knows, one day this guy might take advantage of his moment to do something untoward.

Such as ruthless killing, turning the tables, possessing and enslaving, etc...

As for the idea of ​​taking on a master or not, that's utter nonsense.

Wu Liang is neither a prodigy whose fortunes change every thirty years, nor is he the old man in the ring.

Master Gu suddenly and inexplicably wanted to take him as a disciple; there must be some ulterior motive behind it!
Wu Liang's thoughts raced, and in just a few moments, he had thoroughly analyzed Bone Master.

At this time, Bone Immortal was completely unaware of this.

His expression was stiff, but he still slowly began to speak, eloquently.

"That's right, it's about becoming an apprentice."

"I have seen all the discussions among the younger generation along the way."

"If I'm not mistaken, you probably bought me because you wanted to win that Eight-Cornered Saint Tournament, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Liang nodded slightly.

It seems this guy overheard the mushroom masters of the White Horn Tribe discussing him, the Third Young Master, and thus misunderstood something.

When Gu Zhenren saw his reaction, he was not surprised, as if it was all within his expectations.

"If that's the case, what are you waiting for?"

"As long as you become my disciple, I can help you win the so-called Eight-Cornered Holy War and sit on the throne of the leader."

"Of course, becoming my disciple means you'll have a future that's more than just becoming the leader of a small tribe."

"I can guide your cultivation, allowing you to surpass all those who once looked down on you step by step." "Until you become a respected and revered Fifth-Rank Mushroom Master."

"And if I'm not mistaken, you should be a genius with a Grade A Dantian, right?"

"With your talent, as long as I guide you, you might even have the chance to ascend to immortality in the future..."

Master Gu talked on and on, making grand promises.

If Wu Liang hadn't learned some of this guy's background beforehand through Jian Shouqing, he might have actually been fooled by him.

After all, if it were an ordinary person, who could resist the temptation to become an apprentice of a fifth-level mushroom master?
It's important to understand that what Bone Zhen said wasn't all just empty promises.

A top-tier prodigy, carefully nurtured by a fifth-level mushroom master, might actually be able to achieve what he described.

Even if one is not a top-tier prodigy, having a fifth-level mushroom master as a close teacher will make one's cultivation journey smoother than ever.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Master Gu has no ill intentions and is genuinely intending to take on disciples.

However, Wu Liang believed that this was obviously impossible.

"This really is the script written by Master Yao..."

A barely perceptible, strange look flashed in Wu Liang's eyes.

If only he hadn't met Shouqing and hadn't replaced the Third Young Master.

So the person who has now obtained this 'opportunity' is probably the Third Young Master.

At that time, the Third Young Master, with the help of Bone Master, will slap the faces of those mushroom masters in the White Horn Tribe who look down on him, overpower his two older brothers, and take the position of leader.

No matter how you look at it, this is definitely the 'protagonist'.

Unexpectedly, he also caused the premature death of a future 'protagonist'.

"Little friend..."

"I wonder what you think?"

Just then, Bone Master's voice came, interrupting Wu Liang's wild thoughts.

"I don't want anything from you."

"As long as you know how to be filial to your master and help me return to the peak of the fifth level, that will suffice."

"Although I have fallen to such a state and become a third-stage corpse zombie, I am not completely without hope."

"As long as you can find me a large quantity of the mushrooms I need."

"I can still rely on my zombie body to return to my former peak, and even go further, to refine the legendary incorruptible bones and become an immortal zombie."

"At that time, with me protecting you, you can go wherever you want in this vast world."

Immortal Zombie!

No bones!
This pie is quite huge.

It should be noted that only zombies that have reached the sixth level of transformation can be called immortal zombies.

Even if such a being is just a living dead, he is far superior to a mushroom master.

Unfortunately……

Wu Liang shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, senior, I cannot become your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Master Bone was taken aback.

Clearly, he had no idea that Wu Liang would refuse him.

He, a dignified fifth-level mushroom master, wanted to take a second-level mushroom master as his apprentice, but this kid was unwilling.
Refusing a toast means you'll have to drink a penalty shot...

Bone Master frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.

"Oh?"

"Young friend, what is the reason for this?"

"Does young friend look down on me?"

Gu Zhenren's face was expressionless, his stiff face revealing no change in emotion.

Upon hearing this, Wu Liang smiled faintly.

He spoke with a hint of apology, saying, "It's not that I look down on you, senior, but I already have a master."

You have a master now?

What master could possibly be better than him?
Looking at the composed Wu Liang, Gu Zhenren gradually realized that something was wrong.

That kid is so calm!
It was one thing to discover him, but to remain so nonchalant after learning he was a fifth-level mushroom master was another.

There's definitely something wrong here, and it's a big problem!

After all, based on his understanding of the journey he had taken, this young man was merely the third young master of this small tribe.

Logically speaking, given his abilities, he shouldn't be so calm and composed in the face of him.

Something unusual must be going on, especially considering the master this child mentioned...

Could it be that this kid's master is also a fifth-level mushroom master?

At this moment, when Master Gu thought of this, he felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

If that's really the case, then his move to come forward and reveal his identity seems a bit hasty!

What if this kid really has a fifth-level master? Wouldn't he be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, destined to be captured and completely transformed into a mindless zombie?
The more Gu Zhenren thought about it, the more nervous he became. He stared intently at Wu Liang and tentatively asked, "Young friend, is your master... a fifth-rank cultivator?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Liang shook his head without hesitation.

Upon seeing this, Master Gu breathed a sigh of relief, and a disdainful smile immediately appeared on his face.

But the next moment...

Wu Liang's voice rang out softly, causing Gu Zhenren's disdainful smile to freeze on his face.

"Senior is wrong."

“My master is not a fifth-level cultivator, but a sixth-level cultivator.”

"My master never changes his name or surname."

"It is none other than Zhuge Huowang, who was famous in the Western Regions decades ago and ascended to the heavens!"

(End of this chapter)