Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul

Lu Lin didn't understand the depth of his grandfather's thoughts. He came to his senses and said, somewhat lost in thought:

"Grandpa, I'm fine, it's just..."

He was indeed fine; not even a scratch on his skin.

But the fact that he wasn't injured was more worrying to him than if he had been.

How could the gap in strength be so large?

Even the reverse growth state was forcibly stopped.

If being captured earlier could be explained by the difference in strength, then...

That finger strike just now showed that the two of them were not even on the same level.

He wanted to see the difference in strength clearly.

But after seeing it, I realized that I couldn't see the end at all; the difference was too great.

He didn't understand why Senior Brother Chang'an was so strong right after his breakthrough.

Everyone is clearly practicing the same technique!

Seeing his great-grandson looking so devastated, Lu Jin patted him on the shoulder and said:

"Silly boy, what's there to be discouraged about?"

"Didn't your grandfather tell you that the most important thing about the path to rebirth is finding a way?"

"Your senior brother Chang'an has forged a new path."

"What you just felt is the result of that new road."

"As fellow disciples, you should be happy!"

"Then, you should humbly learn from him and make progress together."

"This is the breadth of mind and attitude a spiritual practitioner should have!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lin felt much better.

A new approach!

He had been thinking about it over and over in his mind.

How can the same method result in such a large difference?

Am I really that bad?

But if it's a new approach...

Although this disparity is still painful, it's not unacceptable.

This at least shows that it wasn't that I was incapable, but rather that the approach was flawed.

Having figured out this knot in her heart, the disappointment in Lu Lin's eyes vanished.

He took a deep breath, walked up to Li Chang'an, and bowed respectfully.

"Senior Brother Chang'an, I admit defeat wholeheartedly. Please teach me."

Li Chang'an looked at him, smiled, neither agreed nor refused, but instead raised his hand and patted Lu Lin's head three times.

Lu Lin scratched her head, looking bewildered, not quite understanding what Li Chang'an meant.

Lu Jin, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer and laughed as she scolded:

"Silly boy! Haven't you read 'Journey to the West'? This is a code message, telling you to go to his room at midnight!"

Lu Lin suddenly realized what was going on and nodded repeatedly.

Li Chang'an couldn't help but laugh.

Surprisingly, of all the people in the courtyard, only the centenarian Lu Jin was able to catch the joke.

Then, Lu Jin turned around, looked at the Lu family members around him, and announced in a loud voice:

"Since you've all seen what happened tonight, that's perfect, it saves me the trouble of notifying you one by one."

"The Lu family will hold a formal apprenticeship ceremony in a week."

"I will announce to my fellow practitioners that Chang'an has been brought under my wing. You should go back and prepare invitations to gather with people in our circle."

Upon hearing this, everyone present instantly understood what the old man meant.

This is to officially push Li Chang'an into the limelight and create momentum for him.

Everyone clasped their hands in response.

at the same time.

The way they looked at Li Chang'an changed.

Because of Li Chang'an's aloof personality and poor social skills.

They thought Li Chang'an was a recluse who didn't understand social etiquette, was aloof and arrogant, and spent his days indulging in his own world.

People tend to judge a person who doesn't fit in with worldly standards.

Although the Lu family members were well-mannered and never showed it in front of Li Chang'an, they inevitably had a stereotype in their hearts.

But now.

After witnessing Li Chang'an's strength, those preconceived notions were completely overturned, like pancakes being flipped over.

What do you mean by not participating in social interactions and being ignorant of human relationships?

That's because he was single-minded and focused on his own path.

Why are you just sitting in your little courtyard all day grinning like an idiot?

He found joy in his own way, finding a peace in the world of cultivation that ordinary people could not comprehend.

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The most deadly thing is the unspoken assumption made in one's mind.

Even if an excellent person has some bad habits, those around them will automatically make up for it and turn it into the so-called demeanor of a superior person.

Li Chang'an has now transformed from someone who doesn't fit in with others into someone with the demeanor of a wise man.

Li Chang'an keenly sensed this change in attitude.

Previously, although everyone was polite on the surface, he could sense the deep-seated indifference, and some even seemed quite unwelcoming to him.

But now, the indifference and unwelcomeness have disappeared, and those old people who were unwelcoming to him even have admiration in their eyes.

Li Chang'an found this pure gaze quite appealing.

After blocking out those vain thoughts from the outside world, he felt a joy that came from the bottom of his heart.

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Although Lu Lin lost badly in the competition, the Lu family kept their mouths shut and did not spread the news.

Of course, neither Lu Lin nor Li Chang'an have yet made a name for themselves in the martial arts world, so even if word got out, it wouldn't cause much of a stir.

After all, not many people would pay attention to the fact that Lu Jin's two disciples had a fight in the backyard.

After the competition ended, the elders of the Lu family began to busy themselves with preparations for the apprenticeship banquet.

Generally speaking, the usual apprenticeship banquets in the circle are not very large in scale, and are usually just small gatherings of relatives and friends, unless it is a major event such as selecting a successor of a sect.

But this time was different for Lu Jin. This was the first time in nearly a hundred years that he had formally accepted a disciple. It was also an important moment for him to announce to the people in the circle that the Sanyi Sect had successors. It was of extraordinary significance, so it had to be held in a grand manner.

Since it's going to be a big event, we definitely have to invite all the big names in the industry, such as the Dragon and Tiger Celestial Masters, the heads of the four families, and the leaders of various sects.

With so many experts gathered together, there's no need to elaborate on the drinks and venue; the Lu family is large and powerful, so these are not problems for them.

The key is to report to the company, and the process will only be allowed after the company approves it.

When it's being held, the company will also send people to the site to maintain security...

Each and every one of these is a hassle.

Once the old master Lu Jin gives the order, the younger generation naturally have to run themselves ragged.

Of course, these things cannot be expected from the group of elderly people in their seventies and eighties in the Lu family compound.

Although they are still in relatively good health, it would be quite difficult for them to actually do it.

They all took out their phones and called their younger colleagues who were busy outside, urging them to come back and take charge.

Therefore, the core members of the Lu family, such as Lu Lin's father and Lu Linglong's father, all began to rush back.

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Meanwhile, at the Lu family compound.

After defeating Lu Lin, Li Chang'an returned to his courtyard.

He sat cross-legged, entered a meditative state, and quietly waited for Lu Lin to arrive.

At midnight, the courtyard gate was knocked on time.

Li Chang'an casually waved his hand, creating a gentle breeze, and the courtyard gate opened in response.

There were two people standing outside the door: Lu Lin and Lu Jin.

Lu Jin stood at the door and coughed lightly: "You don't mind if your great-grandfather comes to listen in for a bit, do you?"

Li Chang'an rose to greet him: "Grandpa, what are you saying? If I had known you were coming, I would have gone straight to your courtyard."

Lu Jin waved his hand and stepped over the threshold: "It's the same wherever we go, we don't care about these formalities."