"Do you all think I deserve to be this young man's master?"

Hu Yiqiu glanced at Jiang Chen's wooden hut, his eyes revealing a touch of emotion: "His talent is so extraordinary, and he is a disciple of that figure. Yet now, I haven't even given him a proper master ceremony, while he...has given me this Spirit Grass and the Sword Canon, I..."

"The Sword Canon?!"

"What?!"

"This Spirit Grass is..."

Jian Cangqiong and the others widened their eyes, full of incredulity.

But in an instant, everyone fell silent, exchanging glances, and showed a wry smile.

If they had wicked intentions, they wouldn't feel anything, but they were all pure-hearted people. Now, upon hearing Hu Yiqiu's words, they felt quite troubled.

A disciple with such talent is rare to encounter in a millennium, and now they have received such a great favor, this...

"Old drunkard, why did he choose you as his master back then?"

Li Yukun spoke softly.

"Hm? Didn't I say? At that time..."

Hu Yiqiu blinked and softly responded.

"Indeed! He chose you as his master because you truly cared for him, and you also said he called that senior 'teacher.' What does this mean? It means to him, a master is only you! He has already acknowledged you, so why are you still hesitating?"

Li Yukun patiently advised.

Hu Yiqiu was momentarily stunned, a hint of contemplation in his eyes, which finally turned into relief: "Yes! Since he willingly chose me as his master, I will do everything I can to make him a peak powerhouse. What is the point of being tangled up in this?"

"A promising young man indeed!"

Li Yukun stroked his beard, his face full of satisfaction, looking at Hu Yiqiu with much kindness, like an elder watching a younger generation.

"Get lost! You old immortal, stop taking advantage of me here. Don't forget, my disciple is your master. Once you acknowledge your master, let's see what you call me!"

Hu Yiqiu glared at Li Yukun.

Li Yukun was momentarily speechless, reluctantly closing his mouth.

Jian Cangqiong and the others smiled slightly, having long been accustomed to the bickering of these two old fellows.

"Elder Wine, are you suggesting that after repairing your Primordial Spirit, we announce to the outside world that you are doing so and we are helping you as protectors?"

Jian Cangqiong brought the topic back.

Hu Yiqiu nodded, then shook his head: "Let's say that for now, but it will surely not convince everyone. However, I have a feeling, once I repair my Primordial Spirit, I will directly break through, and with my breakthrough, I should cover up this matter."

"Old drunkard, you're finally about to break through! Honestly, it's just you left. We thought you would always remain beneath us."

Li Yukun exclaimed joyously. Although his face was full of joy, his words were still as blunt as ever.

Jian Cangqiong and the others also rejoiced greatly, their eyes brimming with happiness.

"Always beneath you?"

Hu Yiqiu glanced in surprise at Jian Cangqiong, Li Qingzhu, and Dao Yeming.

The three gently smiled and nodded.

"You all... do you think this old man is that fragile?"

Hu Yiqiu's eyes showed a trace of being moved as he murmured.

The three of them had already achieved breakthroughs, something he was unaware of. This was not because the trio wanted to keep it from him, but they were afraid of agitating him, as his Primordial Spirit was injured and he couldn't break through.

Hu Yiqiu was well aware of this, and thus a warmth surged in his heart.

"There is no time to lose, let's find a secluded place. We'll protect you while you repair your Primordial Spirit and break through! Aim to complete it before the upcoming newcomer competition!"

Li Yukun softly suggested.

"Alright!"

Hu Yiqiu nodded.

Jian Cangqiong waved his hand, removing the barrier of the Great Dao.

"Wu Hen, Yun Tao, we have matters to attend to and will be away for a few days. There are four days left until the newcomers' admission. Wu Hen, you are responsible for the initial selection after their arrival. We should return by the day of the competition. At least I will return to host it!"

Jian Cangqiong instructed Yun Tao and the others.

"No! Let Wu Hen take charge of the newcomers' admission assessment, while Yun Tao, you stay here to ensure no one disturbs your junior's cultivation. That old rogue Lu Buping must be getting suspicious. As his disciple received an Array Talisman last time, he will surely come to investigate. You stay here as a protector for your junior!"

Hu Yiqiu waved his hand, speaking softly.

"Alright."

Jian Cangqiong nodded.

"Yes, Master!"

Yun Tao responded respectfully.

Swish, swish, swish!

The five of them, including Hu Yiqiu, took to the air, flying outside the academy, leaving Jian Wuheng and Yun Tao behind.

Once the five left, Jiang Chen continued cultivating, while Jian Wuheng also left Southern Maniac Mountain. The academy's recruitment was about to start, and there were many things to prepare.

Yun Tao glanced at Jiang Chen's wooden hut, sensing the Sword Intent emanating from it, he smiled lightly: "Junior, I am looking forward to your transformation. This Sword Intent gives me an urge to fight. Once you finish cultivating, we must spar properly."

Muttering to himself, Yun Tao sat cross-legged at the end of the stone steps leading to the mountain's peak, closing his eyes to meditate and cultivate.

Swish, swish!

Just as Yun Tao entered meditation, a figure swiftly leaped toward the mountain's peak.

As they reached the edge of the peak's steps, a massive oppression of the Great Dao halted the figure.

Atop each of the four mountain peaks, only those with specific Array Talismans belonging to each peak can ascend. With twenty such talismans, five per mountain, even the understaffed Southern Maniac Mountain has not shared their extra ones.

And these unique Array Talismans, the dean, Jian Cangqiong, held five more, but these are later crafted and cannot remain long at the peak.

"Senior Yun Tao."

A young man stood at the top of the steps, glanced at the wooden hut radiating mighty Sword Intent, and cupped his fists with a respectful gesture toward Yun Tao, who sat cross-legged before him.

"Is there something you need?"

Yun Tao opened his eyes and casually glanced at the young man.

Sun Zheqi, the youngest disciple of Elder Lu, a talent in the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage, a core student of Changlin Academy.

"I noticed something unusual at Southern Maniac Mountain and came specially to see if there is anything that needs assistance!"

Sun Zheqi replied with a light smile.

"There's nothing you can help with, if it's cultivation, seek another place for enlightenment."

Yun Tao spoke indifferently.

"Senior Yun Tao, who is in that wooden hut?"

Sun Zheqi glanced at the wooden hut with a hint of curiosity.

"Master's new disciple."

Yun Tao did not keep it a secret, as there was no need to hide the fact that Hu Yiqiu had accepted a new disciple.

"Oh? May I know what realm this junior is in?"

Sun Zheqi's eyes slightly narrowed, flashing with a hidden glint of chill.

"Divine Infant Realm Early Stage."

Yun Tao responded calmly, a hint of sneer in his heart, fully aware of Sun Zheqi's intentions. However, he would not interfere; instead, he looked forward to the day Sun Zheyang would battle Jiang Chen.

"Regarding the recent events at Southern Maniac Mountain, can Senior Yun Tao shed some light?"

Sun Zheqi did not dwell on Jiang Chen and focused on his primary objective.

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Ensuring health while making everyone happy and satisfied! Love you all…

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