The Star River Era! The Dimensional Freedom Demon

"Skinny Monkey, look who's here!"

Perhaps having received news of Ji Chen's awakening, the two who had been waiting impatiently in the guest room rushed over immediately. Before they even arrived, Instructor Chen's voice could be heard from afar.

Wow!

The burly old man lifted the curtain and stood firmly in front of Ji Chen's bed, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Your name is Skinny Monkey, right?"

"Yes."

Ji Chen hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the unpleasant name.

"This name is too common. From now on, your surname will be Lu, and your name will be Lu Xiao!"

"Xiao means new life, hope, and light. I hope you can live up to my expectations in the future."

The bestowal of a surname and a given name left not only Ji Chen dumbfounded, but also Instructor Chen behind the old man in shock.

In this era, bestowing a surname was equivalent to bringing a "new person" into one's own lineage. If a given name was also bestowed, it was a sign of adopting a son.

No, it's a test and a situation assessment for you, sir. Why is it so big as soon as we meet?

Although Master Lu did not know what Instructor Chen was thinking, he could guess some of it.

There were reasons why he made the decision to name Ji Chen.

The moment he entered, this veteran martial artist, who had undergone three transformations in Qi and Blood, used his sharp eyes to see through Ji Chen, who was lying in bed.

Ji Chen's injuries were all self-inflicted. Master Lu could tell at a glance that these were injuries caused by overloading his body after mobilizing all his strength and unleashing his full power.

Putting everything else aside, his ability to mobilize his entire body and unleash his full potential alone is enough to warrant his attention.

What is the Qi and Blood Realm in martial arts?

It is through repeated training that martial artists mobilize the energy absorbed and stored in their bodies to temper their skin, muscles, tendons, bones, and even internal organs, thereby generating qi and blood, and gradually manifesting supernatural abilities.

Therefore, regardless of other factors, based on Ji Chen's demonstrated aptitude, achieving the third transformation of Qi and Blood is a certainty.

"There's someone to carry on the torch."

Master Lu was satisfied, but his face remained solemn and serious.

Lu Xiao!?

Ji Chen propped himself up, his gaze carrying a complex and indescribable meaning.

Is this to take me as a son or a disciple?

Ji Chen felt somewhat uncomfortable. Having lived two lives, both in prosperous and flourishing times, he found it difficult to accept matters involving personal dignity.

Although he tried to adapt to local customs as much as possible, the power of the main world and his transcendent attitude, similar to that of a player, gave him a faint sense of arrogance when facing people from this world.

However, he is a dimensional demon, a player destined to experience countless identities across the myriad worlds in human form and as an apostle. It is important for him to learn to accept a low starting point.

Moreover, he wanted to gain extraordinary power, and this old man in front of him was a very powerful ally.

Having spent several days at the martial arts school, he was naturally familiar with the identity of the person before him.

Lu Dongsheng!

The true owner of Zhenyang Martial Arts School is said to be the strongest martial artist in Yuezhou Prefecture.

This is a truly important person.

Lu Dongsheng bent down slightly, thinking that perhaps he had been too serious and frightened the child, and smiled:

"What, you don't want to?"

Upon hearing this, Instructor Chen behind him was almost frantic. His eyes were wide open like copper bells as he desperately tried to signal Ji Chen with his eyes. If he wasn't worried about angering Master Lu, he would have been tempted to press Ji Chen down and bow down.

In a daze, Ji Chen realized that it was the skinny monkey who was being worshipped, so what did it have to do with him, Ji Chen?

Ji Chen immediately lowered his head and said in a muffled voice:

"Disciple Lu Xiao thanks Master for bestowing upon me this name!"

As the saying goes, a disciple is half a son. He didn't want to be someone's son, so he used a clever trick and called himself a disciple.

Lu Dongsheng frowned, then thought again:

This skinny monkey was just a fisherman's boy, probably didn't understand these things, which is why he recognized him as his master instead of his father. But this result is not bad.

Lu Dongsheng's joy faded somewhat, but he still bent down to help Ji Chen up. "Alright, alright, there's no need for such formalities between us, master and disciple. Your injuries haven't healed yet, so lie down and rest."

Unable to resist the invisible guiding force of those broad, rough hands, Ji Chen could only lie down obediently.

Instructor Chen then chimed in, giving Ji Chen a thumbs-up and congratulating him:

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations on acquiring another fine talent!"

Altar Master!

Ji Chen's heart skipped a beat. Could this name refer to a religious sect?

Lu Dongsheng, who was initially quite happy, had his good mood immediately ruined by the two calls of "altar master".

Can his identity be described like this? This Chen Xianli is really getting worse as he gets older.

"Since you, Instructor Chen, have already told me, then I will not hide it from you anymore."

Lu Dongsheng glared at Instructor Chen, then solemnly said:

"I am the head of the Yuezhou Prefecture altar of the White Lotus Sect, descended from the Luo Sect. Now that you have joined my sect, you shall be the seventh generation disciple of the Luo Sect."

Seeing that his disciple was not too panicked, Lu Dongsheng praised his character in his heart, but his face suddenly became stern.

"However... Xiao'er, in principle, now that you've become my disciple, you can freely learn all the martial arts manuals I possess, but these are extraordinary times..."

Lu Dongsheng left the rest of his sentence unfinished, leaving it for his disciple to ponder.

Originally, Ji Chen should have been taught the "Heaven-Shaking Limitless Palm" when he recognized Ji Chen as his father.

But now that they are only master and disciple, it is naturally inconvenient to pass on this unique skill that is the foundation of the sect.

As the saying goes, "Teach your apprentice, and you'll starve."

The apprentice was ultimately inferior to his son, and Lu Dongsheng's mindset at this moment shifted to that of a master who would hold back his true teachings.

If this disciple's next actions still don't satisfy him, then although he will pass on the [Heaven-Shaking Limitless Palm], it will be an abridged version.

Ji Chen didn't know what his master was trying to tell him, but given the rigid nature of feudal times, it was probably something like asking him to pledge his loyalty or pay a price for his service.

Although he knew that recognizing this old man as his father might solve the problem, he simply couldn't accept having an extra father.

Therefore, no matter how easy or correct the choice is, Ji Chen will not consider it.

Ji Chen took a deep breath, his expression more solemn and sacred than ever before.

Isn't it just about risking your life? In this era...

Lu Dongsheng looked expectant. "Good boy, have you understood what I wanted to convey before?"

I knew it! The fact that a genius like you has come before me is because even the heavens are pitying this old man who hasn't been able to continue his family line.

Come on, be my son...

"Instructor Chen, bring me a knife!"

"Hmm," Lu Dongsheng stared in astonishment at the little guy on the bed. He figured he wouldn't need a knife to acknowledge him as his father.

Instructor Chen was taken aback, wondering what the kid was up to.

But it's just a knife, what harm is there in giving it away?

Given Ji Chen's physical abilities, even with weapons, he would be no different from a little kid with a toothpick in Ji Chen's eyes, posing no threat whatsoever.

Moreover, there's also the great master Lu watching over things.

Before long, Instructor Chen brought out a fine sword that could be considered a masterpiece.

Ji Chen took it.