Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

Gu Meng'er sheathed her longsword, but her gaze remained fixed on Shen Shanshui with vigilance, and a jade talisman appeared in her hand at some point.

Shen Shanshui naturally took full notice of the other party's subtle actions.

That small jade talisman actually made him feel a sense of crisis.

The young woman before them seemed to have an extraordinary background. Of everyone present, besides Tang Yan, she was the most composed.

"Young lady, I meant no harm. If I hadn't intervened just now, your brother Tang Yan would be dead by now," Shen Shanshui explained with a smile.

Just as the atmosphere was tense, Shen Lingxi's shouts came from afar.

"Senior brother, oh senior brother!"

Shen Lingxi, carrying pastries in both hands, ran over anxiously.

She was happily eating when, in a flash, her senior brother disappeared, startling her so much she almost choked.

"Well……"

Seemingly sensing that something was amiss, Shen Lingxi took a bite of her pastry and looked at her senior brother.

"Senior brother, I'll just sit here and eat, I won't disturb you."

"Ahem... This is my junior sister."

"Master Tang, I apologize for my rash action."

As Shen Shanshui spoke, he took out the official residence certificate from his sleeve and handed it to Tang Xiao while it was suspended in mid-air.

"This... Senior accepted the bounty that Tang posted at the official residence."

Tang Xiao looked at the voucher in his hand, then at Shen Shanshui, and finally felt a little relieved.

"Indeed, the situation was critical just now. If we hadn't acted in time, your son would likely have been in grave danger."

Upon hearing this, the white-haired old man's cheeks flushed.

Doesn't this mean he almost killed someone? The person in front of him is strangely young; even if his cultivation is higher than his, he can't be slandered out of thin air.

"Uh... I was being reckless."

Despite his resentment, the old man felt he should be more magnanimous, after all, the other party was a senior with profound cultivation.

Ignoring the other person, Shen Shanshui turned her gaze to Tang Yan.

After resting for a while, the other person's pale complexion improved slightly, but the dense cracks on their body were still hideous and terrifying.

"Tang Yan, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Shen Shanshui looked at Tang Yan with a warm smile.

In an instant, the entire room fell silent. Tang Yan stared at Shen Shanshui with an even more incredulous expression.

Just as he made his move, pointing a finger at Tang Yan's brow, the system notification appeared.

[Tang Yan, Pure Yang Dao Body (with a deficiency in Yuan Yang)]

Would you accept me as a disciple?

The system's description of Tang Yan explained why, despite his strong physique and normal circulation of spiritual energy, he was unable to cultivate.

As the only one among all the top talents who relied on forcing himself to cultivate, having exhausted his vital energy, what makes him so arrogant and domineering?

Of course, since the system had given a hint, Shen Shanshui believed there must be a way to remedy the situation; otherwise, it wouldn't have asked him to accept the other party's offer.

It's unclear whether Tang Yan's deficiency in virility stemmed from his experiences with illicit affairs or from using his hands to show off.

"Senior, you want to take me as your disciple?"

"But I..."

Tang Yan stared at the other person in disbelief.

In the past, if a mysterious master offered to take him as a disciple, Tang Yan would be overjoyed, as it would mean the master had a way to help him cultivate.

Having nearly faced death today, and still unable to draw qi into his body, Tang Yan finally couldn't help but begin to doubt himself.

"You only need to answer yes or no. You were incredibly confident before, so why are you doubting yourself now?"

Shen Shanshui looked at Tang Yan calmly.

Their eyes met, and Tang Yan took a deep breath and forced himself to sit up.

"Master, please accept my bow!"

Thump, thump, thump! Three resounding thuds, without the slightest hint of force.

"Yan'er".

Tang Xiao felt a pang of heartache watching this. The cracks on Tang Yan's body had reopened in several places due to the movements just now.

"Brother Tang Yan." Gu Meng'er quickly helped Tang Yan up.

Young geniuses are the true foundation for the long-term development of a sect!

Tang Yan is exceptionally talented, kind-hearted, and steadfast in his Daoist beliefs.

Congratulations, Sect Leader, on accepting an outstanding disciple.

It was detected that disciple Tang Yan's Dao body had a deficiency. He was issued the Crimson Spirit Pill (which can repair the damaged Yuan Yang in a pure Yang Dao body).

The cultivation method, "The Supreme Yang Immortal Scripture" (cultivation with a pure Yang Daoist body can achieve twice the results with half the effort).

The supernatural power "Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique" (tailor-made according to the disciple's temperament.)

Depend on!

Shen Shanshui inwardly complained that this cheap disciple was eating better than him.

Not to mention the Crimson Spirit Pill, which can repair the deficiencies of a top-tier physique.

Just by hearing the name, you can tell that this technique and its supernatural powers are of extremely high status.

Before he could finish complaining, a massive amount of information suddenly appeared in Shen Shanshui's mind. It was the cultivation method for that supernatural power and that technique.

Only then did Shen Shanshui's mindset become more balanced, and he was able to practice on his own.

"Don't worry, since you are my disciple, I will definitely find a way to solve your problem of being unable to cultivate."

"Really?" Tang Yan was overjoyed. He really wanted to cultivate immortality; he dreamed about it all the time!

"Brother Tang Yan, how can you trust him so easily? This person's identity is unknown; who knows if he has malicious intentions?"

Gu Meng'er remained vigilant and tried to dissuade him from the side.

"Meng'er, you mustn't be rude to your senior!" The white-haired old man thought to himself, speechless. His disciple was usually quite clever, so why couldn't she see the situation clearly today?

Even if the other party has malicious intentions, what can a mere Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator do? Just unleash a full-force sword strike and make them laugh to death.

Shen Shanshui didn't mind and said gently, "I am from the Tianyi Sect, and my surname is Shen and my given name is Shanshui."

"And me, my name is Shen Lingxi."

Shen Lingxi, who had been eating pastries on the side, raised her hand high, making her presence known. She was quite happy now; if her senior brother accepted a disciple, wouldn't she be considered an elder?

Tang Yan has to call her Martial Aunt! Finally, he's no longer the lowest-ranking disciple in the Heavenly Dao Sect.

"The Heavenly Dao Sect? Never heard of it. Elder, how many disciples does it have? Where is its sect located?"

Gu Meng'er clearly wanted to get to the bottom of things.

Shen Shanshui touched his nose. This girl was a bit annoying; she just kept rubbing salt into his wounds.

"Our Heavenly Dao Sect follows an elite path, and our mountain gate is yet to be built..."

"Not even third-rate..."

"Girl, you're being a bit too noisy."

Gu Meng'er was about to speak when Shen Shanshui finally couldn't hold back any longer and flicked his finger. Gu Meng'er froze instantly, her eyes wide, unable to utter a single word.

"Master, please don't be offended. Meng'er and I are very good friends. I only acted this way out of concern." Tang Yan quickly spoke up, fearing that Shen Shanshui might be unhappy and that Gu Meng'er might be hurt.

"Um."

Shen Shanshui nodded, revealing a meaningful smile:

"You will be best friends for life."

After a pause, Shen Shanshui glanced at Tang Xiao, who was unable to get a word in edgewise, and then, as if remembering something, suddenly frowned and said:

"However, your girlfriend is right. Your agreement was a bit hasty."

My Heavenly Dao Sect is indeed unknown, and we have been cultivating in seclusion in the deep mountains for many years. The former sect leader recently passed away, and apart from you, there are currently only my junior sister and I left.

My purpose in coming down the mountain is to rebuild the temple.

Furthermore, there is a price to pay for setting you on the path of cultivation. I will tell you about it later.

"You will have three days after that to discuss it with your father and consider it carefully."

As soon as Shen Shanshui finished speaking, Tang Yan replied almost without hesitation: "No problem, I have considerable wealth. I can help Master."

"As for the cost..."

Tang Yan let out a long sigh of relief, looked up and laughed:

"The wind and snow have oppressed me for two or three years, and then another three years after that, but they have never changed my ambition, Tang Yan."

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