Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

Even this old man can't see through his cultivation level?

To elaborate, Lu An discovered that his physique was rather strange, namely that almost no one could see through his cultivation level.

However, Lu An felt that it must be because they were not strong enough. If it were some real big shots, they definitely wouldn't be able to hide it from them!

This master is none other than Li Podao, the sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect, who is said to be at the Tribulation Transcending stage, so he must be extraordinary.

But he actually asked me that question, asking about my cultivation level!?

Is this old man's Tribulation Stage a fake? Or is it all an act?

As soon as Li Podao uttered those words, Zhao Mengyuan frowned and looked at Lu An.

Only then did she realize that she also seemed unable to see through Lu An's cultivation level. When she released her divine sense onto Lu An, his body was like a fog, and she could not detect anything at all.

This junior brother's cultivation is so profound? What kind of cultivation technique does he practice? I can't even detect his strength.

“I… am at the Foundation Establishment stage, level seven,” Lu An said hesitantly.

Let's be honest, after all, there are Void Refinement experts and Tribulation Transcending experts around us.

Why am I the only weakling?! Why am I only at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment?!

"Seventh level of Foundation Establishment?"

Not only Li Podao, but even Zhao Mengyuan showed an expression of disbelief.

How could this junior brother only be at the Foundation Establishment stage?! If he were at the Foundation Establishment stage, why would Master have accepted him as a true disciple?!

There's a ghost! There must be a ghost!

"My disciple, don't deceive your master!"

"Your disciple would never dare to conceal this, even at the cost of your life!"

The entire council chamber fell silent for a moment, and none of the three spoke.

What? Have I become a conversation killer? Why is everyone so quiet?

“Disciple, there are some things you don’t want to say, and I understand…” Li Podao said slowly, “How about this, come to me during this period, and I will personally teach you cultivation.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mengyuan looked up, shocked.

Go to Master's residence and receive personal instruction!

I rarely had the chance to receive this kind of treatment back in my day, and this guy just got it like that!?

What's going on?! What's going on here?!

“Then… thank you very much, Master…” A hint of joy flashed in Lu An’s eyes.

Is it finally Lao Tzu's turn to rise to power?

Chapter Six, This kid definitely has a problem!

Zhao Mengyuan was a little surprised and a little curious.

Although this is his junior brother, a junior brother whose strength cannot be seen through is truly surprising and intriguing.

The main issue is that if he were truly at the Foundation Establishment stage, why would his master accept him as a true disciple? How many true disciples are accepted at this age or at the Foundation Establishment stage?

Even the elders and vice sect leaders below wouldn't choose someone with such poor aptitude to be a true disciple, would they?

Something's fishy! Something's definitely fishy! Master and Junior Brother Lu must be hiding something! She has to find out! She has to figure out what's going on!

“From now on, you will come here to learn cultivation from me personally,” Li Podao said. “After all, you are my true disciple, and I cannot leave you with nothing and only let you remain at the Foundation Establishment stage. That would be my fault.”

If Li Podao remembers correctly, this kid was at the Foundation Establishment stage when he was recruited, which he knows.

However, he always felt that the kid was hiding his strength, and that this kid should be more than just a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Moreover, his body was indeed a bit strange. When I probed him with my divine sense, I found a layer of mist on his body. He was neither a mortal nor a powerful cultivator.

Mysterious, so very mysterious.

This is one of the reasons why he accepted him as a true disciple; a disciple whose strength cannot be seen through might give him a pleasant surprise.

However, Li Podao soon realized that this cheap disciple who was suddenly picked up was actually a shock, a blatant shock.

Lu An was overjoyed. Was he finally going to have a powerful figure personally guiding him?!

So what if I don't have a system?! So what if I don't have a cheat system?! As long as I have a powerful cultivator to guide me, even if it's the demonic path, I can still become a big shot!

Hahaha! My luck has turned! My luck is about to change! I'm not going to be a simp anymore! I'm going to stop being a simp legitimately!

"Master, what about me..." Zhao Mengyuan asked with a hint of jealousy.

“Your strength has already reached the Refinement Void stage. I have been guiding you into the sect for many years, but your cultivation has all depended on yourself.” Li Podao looked at Zhao Mengyuan and said, “So you need to go out and seek opportunities. However, the sect has been busy with many affairs recently, so I will have to trouble you.”

"Should I also guide my junior brother's cultivation? After all, we're close in age, so maybe it would be better," Zhao Mengyuan asked, still somewhat unwilling to give up.

She wanted to see if this junior brother was truly at the Foundation Establishment stage or if he was faking it.

If we can't get it out, then we'll have to find another opportunity to take action against him next time.

"No need. You have limited time each day, I'll teach you." Li Podao turned to look at Lu An and said, "Lu An, you'll start coming here tomorrow, understand?"

"I will obey your orders, Master!" Lu An replied happily.

"Alright, you can leave now. I need to discuss the next steps with your senior sister."

"Disciple accepts the order!"

Lu An bowed and left the council hall.

…………

"Your Highness, you're back..."

"Hmm, where is Junior Brother Lu?"

"He didn't come to play the flute."

“Didn’t come…?”

"He said the sect leader wanted him to come to him tonight, that it was important."

Zhao Mengyuan's heart skipped a beat when she heard Xia Wan's words.

Master actually called Junior Brother Lu away ahead of time without telling her!?

Isn't it tomorrow?! Isn't it tomorrow?

"By the way, Your Highness, Senior Brother Lu left you a letter."

"Faith? What faith?"

"It seems to be another love letter..."

"Love letter? Where is it?"

Zhao Mengyuan raised an eyebrow, her eyes subtly shifting.

Ziyue pointed to the table, and Zhao Mengyuan immediately followed her finger to see the letter on the table.

It was that familiar envelope again. This kid, he really couldn't bear to part with me.

He said he had written too many things before and wanted to show them to his senior.

"Is there too much accumulated from writing before?"

Zhao Mengyuan clearly didn't understand the meaning of that sentence, and of course, she didn't really want to understand it. She just wanted to open the letter and see what it said.

I must say, Junior Brother Lu's poems are truly excellent. I only read his love poems to appreciate their beauty, not to see the cheesy sentimentality in them!

Upon opening the letter, another poem came into view.

"Looking at the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk, I think of you when I walk and when I sit down."

Zhao Mengyuan unconsciously read it aloud again, and the two people beside her silently memorized it.

Senior Brother Lu's poetic talent is truly remarkable!

But she stopped reading the next letter, leaving the two of them itching to read it, though they dared not say anything.

Read it! Why aren't you reading it?

Xia Wan and Zi Yue's eyes revealed their anxiety; they didn't want to miss the love poem written by Senior Brother Lu.

Even if it wasn't written for them.

"What are you looking at?! What are you thinking?!"

Zhao Mengyuan seemed to notice the two people's gazes, so she glared at them sharply and shouted.

The two immediately lowered their heads, not daring to look at Zhao Mengyuan.

Zhao Mengyuan raised her head and looked at the moonlight outside the window and the dark bamboo forest.

The moonlight and bamboo forest were quite nice, but something seemed to be missing, making her feel a little lonely.

Outside the window, the bamboo swayed in the wind, making creaking and rustling sounds.

…………

"Master! Is there a problem?"

Lu An looked at Li Podao, who had just removed his hand from him, and asked with a mix of nervousness and worry.

"You brat, you actually are in the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Podao used his spiritual power to examine Lu An's body and was somewhat incredulous.

This seemingly mysterious guy wasn't lying to me; he really was at the Foundation Establishment stage.

This kid is way too honest!

"Master, is there any hope for me?"

Lu An knew his own problem. Although his physique was like a blind box, if he really tried to fix it, he would be completely useless.

"You are, after all, my true disciple who is about to break through to the Dao stage, so naturally I will help you to get past the Foundation Establishment stage!"

Li Podao flicked his sleeves, turned his back to Lu An, and looked like a hermit master.

Looking at Li Podao's appearance, Lu An's eyes instantly revealed a hint of excitement.

There's hope! My Foundation Establishment stage is finally showing signs of a breakthrough!

Even with the worst aptitude, being guided by a powerful expert in the Tribulation Transcending stage should be enough to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, right?

Have faith in the strength of your master who has reached the Tribulation Transcending stage.

What Lu An didn't know was that Li Podao was in deep distress.

Although this guy's physique can hinder the detection of his cultivation level, his talent and cultivation physique seem to be those of a complete waste...

It looks like a big blind box, but it seems to be a useless piece of junk. Compared to Zhao Mengyuan, it's like the difference between gold and rusty scrap iron.

I was too hasty. I thought it was a treasure, but it turned out to be a piece of real trash.

So is it too late to expel him from the list of his true disciples?

No, we have to at least get him to the Golden Core stage. Otherwise, if word gets out that we're just going to let him do nothing, our fellow disciples will laugh us to death!

We need to find a way to get rid of this hot potato.

Let's try to make this garbage seem less garbage first.

"Master! I'm willing to do anything to improve my cultivation! I'd go through fire and water for you!"

Suddenly, Lu An knelt down, his sincere attitude evident.

Li Baidao was speechless. He hadn't even said anything yet, and this kid was already professing his loyalty.

"Take this pill and use it to build a solid foundation."

Li Podao pondered for a moment, then took out a bottle of pills and handed it to Lu An.

"Master, what kind of pill is this...?" Lu An asked curiously as he took the pill.

"Take the Yuanli Pill first, and digest its effects well tonight. I will protect you."

Upon hearing the name of the pill, Lu An looked up, his eyes filled with excitement!

It's a Yuanli Pill! Such a precious pill, and my master gave it to me on the very first night. It seems I have a chance to break through to the Golden Core stage!