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Upon hearing that Chu Sheng wanted to become an apprentice, Mao Xiaofang didn't even have time to speak.

A young man in his early twenties, wearing a t-shirt and with bright eyes, rushed up to Chu Sheng and patted him on the chest:

"Young man, my master doesn't just take on disciples casually."

"It needs to be tested."

Chu Sheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "And you are?"

The man in the t-shirt said smugly, "Easy, I'm my master's third disciple... Yu Chuda!"

"oh……"

Chu Sheng suddenly realized why this kid looked so stupid; he was the idiot from the Sun Moth.

Yu Chuda asked curiously, "What did you say 'oh'? Do you know me?"

Chu Sheng pointed to his own discerning eyes, then to Yu Chuda:

"I can see through your past and present lives."

"I know you'll do something inhuman in the future."

Yu Chuda blinked, puzzled, and asked, "What do you mean by 'not human resources'?"

Chu Sheng chuckled, then said mysteriously, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!"

As he spoke, he patted Yu Chuda on the shoulder and said earnestly, "In short, it will make you very happy and unforgettable."

Aside from being cunning, Yu Chuda is actually a fairly simple person.

Having been fooled by Chu Sheng, he immediately ran to Mao Xiaofang to complain:

"Master, is what this person is saying true or false?"

"Will this disciple truly be happy from now on?"

Mao Xiaofang glared at him, annoyed.

"I always tell you to train hard, but you just slack off and try to cheat."

"If I had known, I would have brought Xiao Hai out."

Chu Sheng laughed at Yu Chuda. Mao Xiaofang now has a total of three apprentices:

"Big Disciple" Xiao Hai.

"Second disciple" Afan.

The third disciple, Yu Chuda.

There was also a most remarkable "fourth disciple," Zhong Bang, a five-generation prodigy.

However, it hasn't happened yet.

"I'm sorry, Master."

Yu Chuda was scolded by Mao Xiaofang and admitted his mistake with a pout.

Mao Xiaofang walked up to Chu Sheng, looked him up and down, and suddenly his pupils widened:

"You truly have discerning eyes."

"but……"

He changed the subject, speaking seriously, "Why do I smell a very strong ghostly aura on you?"

Chu Sheng said modestly, "To be honest, Master, I encountered a little devil on my way here."

"The insightful eye was a gift from him."

"Oh?" Mao Xiaofang found it even more interesting. "I've only ever heard of ghosts bewitching, harming, and killing people."

"I've never heard of a ghost bestowing wisdom upon a person."

Madana stepped forward and explained, "Senior Brother Mao, he wasn't lying."

"On the way here, he... he used inhuman means to extort money from a wild ghost."

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "This lad has a deep affinity for the Dao and is indeed suitable to join my Xuanmen."

"However... he's too cunning. You should be careful if you take him as your disciple."

Upon hearing Ma Danna's words, Mao Xiaofang felt a secret joy in his heart.

His three apprentices are really too stupid.

Either you're being played by others, or you're being played by ghosts.

If a smart one doesn't come along soon, his legacy might be lost in their hands.

As for getting into trouble... he got into quite a bit of trouble when he was young.

Furthermore, accepting apprentices is all about fate.

"Master, I sincerely wish to become your disciple. Please accept me."

Seeing that Mao Xiaofang remained silent, Chu Sheng assumed that he was hesitating.

At the same time, he mentally cursed Madonna's ancestors several times.

Instead of calling it compensation, they called it extortion. The women in the Ma family are all petty.

Mao Xiaofang stroked his beard and said solemnly:

"In our Maoshan lineage, the most important thing is one's character. Techniques can be learned, but the Daoist heart is difficult to cultivate."

"If you truly wish to become an apprentice, you must pass three tests."

Chu Sheng immediately bowed: "Please give me your instructions, Master."

"The first test is enlightenment." Mao Xiaofang took out an ancient-looking copper coin from his pocket. "This is the 'Inquiry Coin.' Hold it in your hand and silently contemplate the reason for your apprenticeship."

"If you are sincere, the coins will warm themselves; if you harbor evil thoughts, they will burn your hand."

Chu Sheng took the copper coin; it was icy cold to the touch.

He closed his eyes, his mind constantly focused on completing the mission, completing the mission.

He kept muttering, "Heaven and earth were dark and chaotic, the universe was vast and boundless, Mao Xiaofang is righteous and protects all living beings..."

As he spoke, the copper coin suddenly became slightly warm.

Yu Chuda craned his neck to watch, muttering, "It's hot! Master, he has ulterior motives!"

Mao Xiaofang waved his hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The heat was gentle and sustained, not burning, but rather like a resonance.

This young man may have a complex mind, but at his core lies a rare sincerity.

"The second test: Seeing one's true nature." Mao Xiaofang pointed to a cage covered with a black cloth in the corner of the Taoist hall.

"Inside is a filthy-eating 'wind-sniffing weasel' that can detect the sins and karmic debts on a person's body."

"If you get within three feet of it and it becomes agitated and attacks, it means you are burdened with karmic debts and are not suited to enter the path of Taoism."

Chu Sheng did as he was told.

The black cloth was lifted, revealing a small animal in the cage that resembled a mink or a mouse, with blue eyes and a pink nose.

It twitched its nose, turned sharply towards Chu Sheng, and suddenly let out a sharp "squeak".

"Brother Mouse, don't get agitated."

The wind-sniffing weasel was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in its eyes, and it squeaked:

"Brother Di, can you understand me?"

Chu Sheng was also stunned, blinked, and couldn't believe that he could understand the words of the Wind-Sniffing Weasel.

"Ah, I know, it's the Multiverse Language Translator. It's what allows me to understand animal language."

He nodded to the wind-sniffing weasel: "Brother Di, are you from Guangdong?"

Seeing that Chu Sheng could understand its words, the weasel jumped around excitedly and bowed to Chu Sheng, saying:

"Brother Di, please, please tell Mao Xiaofang to stop feeding Di Songguo."

"I'm not a squirrel, I eat meat."

"I'm so exhausted these days."

Everyone saw the Wind-Sniffing Weasel stand upright in its cage, its two front paws clasped together, bowing repeatedly to Chu Sheng like a human.

There was a moment of silence.

Yu Chuda scratched his head frantically, "Evil magic, it must be evil magic!"

Madana frowned deeply: "These 'Wind-Sniffing Weasels' hate evil spirits the most, how could they...?"

Mao Xiaofang gave Chu Sheng a deep look, and seeing that he showed no abnormality, only making random squeaking noises, she instantly understood:

"Beast language?"

He nodded and said, "Those who cultivate the Tao speak of their innate wisdom and affinity with the Dharma; this child is truly extraordinary."

Chu Sheng chatted with the Wind-Sniffing Weasel, then stood up and said:

"Master, this weasel says it's craving meat and a female weasel."

"I hope you can find it a companion soon, white or yellow, as long as it's not black."

Yu Chuda glanced at the wind-sniffing weasel and spat, "Why is it looking down on black weasels?"

The weasel in the cage squeaked twice more, and everyone turned to look at Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng smiled and translated truthfully: "He said the ferret smells bad and is disgusting; even dogs wouldn't touch it."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this and ignored it.

"Master, what is required for this third trial?" Chu Sheng asked.

"The third challenge requires a test of courage," Mao Xiaofang said without further ado.

"Since you just drove away a ghost, you've passed this test."

Chu Sheng was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to Mao Xiaofang, imitating what he saw on TV:

"Master, please accept my bow."

Mao Xiaofang stood still, examining Chu Sheng's face. He was satisfied. "His face is like a red date, and he has a dignified bearing. He is decisive and resolute. He is quite clever."

Immediately, he said:

"The Dharma should not be passed on lightly, and the Way should not be sold cheaply; a formal apprenticeship ceremony is required for the teachings to be considered complete."