From stable boy to peerless immortal

Upon hearing the first half of Shen Yuan's sentence, Hua Qinglian's gaze softened as she looked at him, and she was very pleased.

The fact that Shen Yuan was able to refuse this great opportunity to become an apprentice of a Golden Core master for her sake is enough to show that Shen Yuan is a grateful and loyal person.

Such people who uphold loyalty and righteousness and never forget their original aspirations are truly rare in a place like Hua Rong Mansion, where materialism runs rampant and intrigue abounds!

This also proves that she has a unique vision and discovered such a talented person.

However, upon hearing the second half of Shen Yuan's sentence, a strange glint immediately flashed in Hua Qinglian's eyes.

Shen Yuanbie's words may have been somewhat exaggerated, but he was absolutely telling the truth about his longing to get married and have children.

Although this fellow was talented, he was quite lecherous and often secretly flirted with his maid, Silver Bell, taking advantage of her.

Although Yinling'er verbally resisted, she was actually coyly welcoming him, blushing and biting her lip as she let him do as he pleased, clearly a little aroused... Did he really think she didn't know all this?

The divine sense of a Golden Core cultivator is profound and subtle. With a single sweep, everything is meticulously detailed and clearly visible. What can't be seen clearly?

However, out of consideration for her own status and for Yinling'er's feelings, she pretended not to know.

Not to mention their intimate relationship in private, even if Shen Yuan was incredibly audacious and would secretly stare at her waist and hips whenever she turned around or wasn't paying attention, she was well aware of it.

However, lust is human nature, and Hua Qinglian was too lazy to investigate it.

Moreover, she was well aware of the attraction her looks and figure held for men.

Even in her childhood, she was already famous, and many powerful and wealthy families came to propose marriage, but her parents refused on the grounds that she was too young.

Later, when she joined the Shenshui Palace, a sect of her own, many of her fellow disciples admired her and frequently tried to curry favor with her. Among them were grandsons of the Supreme Elders and sons of the sect leaders, but she always ignored them.

Now that she has achieved the highest rank in alchemy and has a bright future, some people, feeling ashamed of their own inferiority, have become much more obedient and no longer seek further humiliation.

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"Very well... Since you are unwilling, this humble monk will not force you."

Seeing Shen Yuan's refusal, the withered tree monk sighed softly, clearly somewhat disappointed, but did not continue to persuade him. He simply said, "This humble monk lives in the Golden Sandalwood Courtyard. If Benefactor Shen is interested in the profound truths of Buddhism, you may come to this humble monk for clarification at any time."

The implication was clear: they hadn't completely given up.

Shen Yuan returned the greeting: "Thank you very much, Senior Kumu. I will definitely have the opportunity to learn from you!"

The withered monk said nothing more, then clasped his hands together in a salute to Hua Qinglian. Immediately, golden Buddhist light emanated from the surrounding area, and he disappeared completely.

Once the withered monk left, the people around them suddenly realized what had happened and looked at Shen Yuan with disbelief.

"Has this kid gone mad? He actually rejected Master Kumu! Doesn't he know what an incredible opportunity this is?"

"What a pity... If it were me, I'd agree without hesitation, let alone refuse!"

"What's there to regret? Can't you all see that Miss values ​​this young man surnamed Shen exceptionally much? It's certainly a great opportunity for the withered tree monk to take on a disciple, but how could Miss possibly mistreat him?"

"That's true..."

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As soon as the withered monk left, Hua Qinglian looked at the people gathered around her and said in a calm tone, yet her words resonated clearly in everyone's ears: "All of you, step back."

No one dared to disobey, so they all bowed and left obediently.

Old Man Niu knew that the young lady must still have something to ask Shen Yuan, so he also turned to leave. However, before leaving, he secretly transmitted his voice to Shen Yuan and said:

"Young Shen, now that you've become Master Ma, you'll have one chance to enter the Musashi Armory. When that happens, remember to go to the third floor and choose a martial art called 'Taiyin Nirvana Blade Chapter'!"

After saying that, he didn't offer any further explanation and turned to leave.

"The third floor of the Musashi Armory... the Taiyin Annihilation Blade Chapter?"

Shen Yuan was puzzled, but remained outwardly calm. He noticed that Hua Qinglian glanced at Old Man Niu's back and then looked at him with a strange look in her eyes, as if she had sensed something. Shen Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

After everyone left, Hua Qinglian asked softly, "Did Niu Chuanxi pass down your horse-training skills to you?"

Although it was a question, the tone was full of certainty.

Pfft! So Old Man Niu's full name is Niu Chuanxi. That name is quite comical... Shen Yuan couldn't help but nod seriously and said, "That's right, it was Old Man Niu who passed it down to me."

"Um."

Hua Qinglian lightly touched her snow-white chin, not continuing the topic, and looked at the red-scaled horse in the stable. Her red lips parted slightly: "Now that you have raised a spirit horse and become a horse master, what are your thoughts?"

The Crimson Scale Horse had just completed its bloodline transformation, and its tail was still somewhat restless as it swung back and forth. However, it immediately quieted down after just one glance from Hua Qinglian.

Even the two spirit horses not far away, Jiao Ma and Ta Xue Ling Ju, which had been neighing and snorting incessantly as if they felt threatened, were now as quiet as chickens and extremely obedient.

In an instant, the once noisy stable became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

This woman is a bit fierce... Shen Yuan clicked his tongue inwardly, but he understood what she meant. He said seriously, "To be honest, Miss, I've always been lazy. Besides raising horses, I practice martial arts. I think I'm fine as I am now."

"However, if there is anything you need me to do, please feel free to give the order, and I will do my utmost!"

The message was clear: loyalty, loyalty, and more loyalty!

However, considering his decisive refusal of the withered tree monk's offer to take him as a disciple, it subtly conveyed another meaning—I've been so loyal, shouldn't you at least show some appreciation?

"very good."

Hua Qinglian flicked her finger, and a ray of light landed in front of Shen Yuan, revealing a long, sheathed sword.

"This sword is called Azure Dragon. It is made primarily of Azure Blood Cold Gold and forged from various spiritual irons. It is about to develop its own spirit. It is a top-grade weapon that I obtained by chance. I will give it to you for self-defense. Next month, you will go with Mingfei to hunt foxes in the Western Mountains. It will come in handy then."

"Azure Dragon...a supreme weapon..."

Shen Yuan was initially shocked, then overjoyed, and quickly thanked her, "Thank you so much for your generous gift, Miss!"

Cultivators and martial arts practitioners are equivalent to mages and warriors, respectively.

Immortal cultivators use talismans, magical artifacts, magical treasures, and spiritual treasures, with endless uses and ever-changing applications. Martial cultivators excel in close combat and use bladed weapons.

Martial artists' weapons are also classified into levels, from low to high: ordinary weapons, sharp weapons, spiritual weapons, and divine weapons.

Ordinary, unranked weapons forged from common iron pose little threat to martial artists, and are barely better than wood to innate martial artists. Only high-ranking weapons can cause sufficient damage.

Even the most ordinary low-grade weapon is a blade forged from precious iron, capable of cutting through iron like mud. It is a weapon suitable for martial arts practitioners and is worth a hundred gold!

Top-notch weapon...

This is a priceless treasure!

Even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it.

Hua Qinglian is such a magnanimous woman!