Chapter 10 Sister Yuan bids farewell to Senior Zhou and accepts a disciple
Song Yin was unaware that a Golden Core stage senior who wanted to take her as a disciple was right in front of her, but unfortunately, the senior preferred someone else.
When her lessons were over, she returned to the bamboo hut, completely unaware of what was happening.
The first thing I did upon returning to the courtyard was to water the seeds. Then I went back inside, tidied up a bit, and began my cultivation practice.
Song Yin rarely went out to play; she devoted most of her time to cultivation.
The next morning, as he was about to leave, a familiar guest appeared at the door.
Song Yin exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Yuan!"
"Good morning, Song Yin." Sister Yuan, still wearing her veil, greeted Song Yin with a smile in her eyes. "I heard that Class Ding's course has progressed to the point where sword practice has begun, so I came to find you. Missing a day of sword practice is no big deal. I'm going on a long trip and I'm afraid it will be a long time before we meet again, so I came to say goodbye and also to show you around."
Shi Heming also got ready and went out.
Sister Yuan glanced at him and smiled, "Bring your good friend along too. What's his name?"
Song Yin: "Shi Heming".
Sister Yuan nodded slightly upon hearing this, "Yes, it's a good name too."
Shi Heming was still clueless and asked Song Yin, "Where are you going? Aren't we going to school?"
Song Yin: "Sister Yuan said she was going on a long trip, so she came to say goodbye and take me out to play."
Shi Heming frowned slightly. Although this Senior Sister Yuan helped Song Yin guide her Qi into her body, today was only the third time they had met. Would anyone say goodbye to someone they had only met two or three times before leaving home?
Seeing through Shi Heming's thoughts, Sister Yuan said, "Cultivation is all about fate. I get along very well with Xiao Songyin, so I like her a lot. It's a pity I have to go on a long journey, otherwise I would have been thinking about taking her as a disciple."
Taking on apprentices?
Sister Yuan triggered Song Yin's keywords, and Song Yin immediately perked up. She wanted to say that going on a long trip and taking on apprentices were not mutually exclusive!
Sister Yuan said, “I’m going to a very far place, and there will be many deadly dangers along the way. In my opinion, if you take on a disciple, you have to be responsible for them. After all, in the cultivation world, everyone treats their disciples like their own children. I can’t delay your future, so I can’t take you, Song Yin, as my disciple for the time being.” She changed the subject, “However, I have a calculation, and I believe you will definitely meet a very good master in the future.”
Song Yin finally accepted Sister Yuan's invitation. Shi Heming was worried about Song Yin being alone, so he gritted his teeth and followed her.
Sister Yuan did not take them out of the sect; she simply strolled around within the sect.
The outer sect comprises Spirit Pill Peak, Spirit Sword Peak, Spirit Frost Peak, Spirit Talisman Peak, Spirit Sound Peak, Spirit Weapon Peak, and Spirit Array Peak. There are also the main peak, the sect's main hall, Spirit Herb Peak, Spirit Beast Peak, training grounds, cultivation rooms, academy, dining hall, mission hall, discipline hall, Dharma repository, treasure vault, myriad treasure pavilion, bamboo hut, and affairs hall. Almost every location occupies one or two floating islands, though the sizes of these islands vary. The largest is the floating island housing the sect's main hall, which also boasts the sect's largest plaza.
Sister Yuan led the two to the Spirit Beast Peak, where many spirit beasts were kept. Only the open area of the Spirit Beast Peak was accessible; most areas were off-limits.
Upon seeing the various spirit beasts, Song Yin was so shocked she could have swallowed an egg. In her previous life, in a mutated world, even the animals had mutated; even the soft, cuddly kittens that humans loved most had become incredibly ferocious and ugly. Suddenly seeing so many spirit beasts with normal appearances, Song Yin couldn't resist. With permission from the disciple in charge of the spirit beasts, she reached out and petted the little rabbit, even holding it in her arms and rubbing her face against it.
After visiting the Spirit Beast Peak, they went to the Treasure Pavilion. This time, Sister Yuan led the two of them to visit every floor of the Treasure Pavilion. The higher up they went, the more expensive the goods became. Later on, they only used top-grade spirit stones for transactions, and didn't even need high-grade spirit stones.
Before leaving, Sister Yuan picked out two small storage bags and gave them to the two of them.
"These are small gifts for you as souvenirs. They're not very big and the price isn't high, so please take them."
It's really not expensive; the two storage bags together only cost ten mid-grade spirit stones. Its space is not even as large as the storage bags that the sect gives out for free, but the design is exquisite, making it a suitable souvenir.
Song Yin: "Thank you, Sister Yuan."
Shi Heming: "Thank you, Senior Sister Yuan." He had considered whether to call her Senior Sister Yuan or Senior Yuan, since they didn't know her cultivation level.
Sister Yuan: "You're welcome, Little Song. How can we not visit the dining hall before we leave? You're all in the Qi Refining stage, so you can enjoy spiritual food. The food in the dining hall is all made by food cultivators, and the taste is absolutely amazing."
Song Yin knew about spirit food; it was food imbued with spiritual energy, ingredients that carried spiritual energy from the very beginning. She had learned quite well from Senior Zhou's general knowledge lesson.
It wasn't mealtime yet, and there weren't many people in the dining hall.
The three of them sat by the window. They ordered honey milk cake, ice cream, mandarin duck sea fin soup, jade dumplings, crystal pork knuckle, and lotus root soup. After all the dishes were served, Song Yin picked up the jade dumpling in front of her. One bite revealed a light yet very fresh flavor.
Sister Yuan has never taken off her veil. Song Yin wondered if she would take off her veil when she ate.
As a result, Sister Yuan picked up a dish, gently lifted a corner of her veil with her left hand, and ate elegantly.
Song Yin was greatly disappointed, as she had hoped to see Sister Yuan's true face.
Song Yin: "Sister Yuan, why do you always wear a veil?"
Sister Yuan: "Because wearing a veil gives people a sense of mystery, everyone who sees me will want to see my true face, just like you. Whenever this happens, I deliberately don't let anyone see me. Don't you think that's interesting?"
Shi Heming paused, her words completely at odds with her personality.
Song Yin gave a thumbs up; she was completely convinced.
Sister Yuan put down her chopsticks after eating very little and focused on watching the two children.
"Why don't you call me Sister Yuan like Xiao Songyin does?"
Shi Heming looked up, "Senior Sister Yuan."
Sister Yuan clicked her tongue softly, "You're just as boring as my Daoist partner."
Song Yin: "Does Sister Yuan have a Daoist partner?"
Sister Yuan: "Of course, one of the reasons I went on this long trip was to see him."
Song Yin and the others already knew something about the cultivation world, knowing that cultivators had difficulty conceiving. Considering that the other party had said this morning that they planned to take Song Yin as their disciple, and even specifically pointed out that a master would raise his personal disciples like his own children, Sister Yuan's kindness seemed to have a reasonable explanation.
Song Yin realized! Could it be that Sister Yuan has taken me as her heir?
After the meal, Sister Yuan packed up some snacks for the two of them to take home and eat.
Sister Yuan stood outside the dining hall, a gentle breeze lifting the hem of her skirt.
Then, disciples from various sects flew to the dining hall together on their swords. They dismounted, and the swords automatically returned to their sheaths. They chatted and laughed as they entered the dining hall.
"Little Song Yin, remember what I told you: don't overcomplicate things, keep things simple. We'll meet again someday."
"Goodbye, Sister Yuan!" Song Yin waved to the departing figure.
This was Song Yin's first experience of parting in the cultivation world. The person she was parting from was an older sister who was full of kindness to her and was the benefactor who guided her to cultivate smoothly.
They bumped into each other unexpectedly as they wandered among the stalls. Perhaps their encounter was an accident, brief yet vibrant. The future Song Yin always hoped to reunite with her sister Yuan, but sadly, hundreds of years later, she never met the gentle sister she remembered. When she told others about this, they said that cultivators' journeys were not entirely safe, and that the person Song Yin was waiting for might have perished. Song Yin didn't argue, because she remembered her gentle sister saying before she left that the journey would be fraught with deadly danger.
Song Yin and Shi Heming used the teleportation array to return to the bamboo house.
When they went to the school again, Senior Zhou took out two small wooden swords.
"You two can use it."
Senior Zhou didn't press Song Yin and Shi Heming about why they hadn't come to class yesterday. He guessed that the two children might have suffered a setback, which was why they weren't coming to school. He expected that the two would miss several days in a row, but it turned out to be only one day.
Before the sword practice, Senior Zhou loudly addressed the fifty people: "Feng Gai, would you like to become my disciple? I am a mid-stage Golden Core sword cultivator. I have observed that you have a great talent for sword practice and wish to take you as my personal disciple."
Feng Gai was taken aback, then stepped forward and knelt before Senior Zhou, "Disciple is willing!"
Senior Zhou: "Very good. From now on, you will be my personal disciple, Zhou Xinren's eldest disciple."
Senior Zhou's words stunned everyone. Who would have thought that Senior Zhou would take on a disciple?
Many envious and jealous glances fell on Feng Gai.
Some even began to regret why they hadn't practiced swordsmanship properly, otherwise they too could have become apprentices.
Song Yin was stunned. She hadn't expected that Senior Zhou would have the idea of taking on a disciple. Also, Senior Zhou's name sounded delicious, like almonds!
It's okay, opportunities are earned.
Song Yin: "Senior Almond, are you still accepting apprentices?"
Oh no, shut your mouth!
Shi Heming was startled and broke out in a cold sweat for Song Yin. She actually gave a Golden Core stage senior a nickname!
The others were first surprised by Song Yin's courage, and then when they heard Song Yin address Senior Zhou, many people almost burst out laughing.
Yes, Song Yin is right, she is indeed Senior Almond.
No teacher can escape the fate of being given nicknames by their students. When Zhou Xinren first taught a new disciple, he successfully earned a nickname that sounded delicious.
Feng Gai, who had been kneeling on the ground, was filled with excitement, but then he looked at Song Yin with disbelief. Feng Gai had only one thought: How dare she!
Zhou Xinren's lips twitched, he sighed and rubbed his forehead, saying to Feng Gai, "You should get up first."
Feng Gai: "Yes, Master."
Song Yin: "I'm sorry, Senior Zhou."
Zhou Xinren waved his hand, "You can start practicing your swordsmanship now. Also, I only plan to take on one apprentice at the moment."
Song Yin chuckled, but in reality, she was already digging her toes into the ground.
Zhou Xinren wasn't angry with Song Yin, because his friends sometimes called her by that nickname too. After all, her name sounded like "almond," so he didn't blame anyone else, as long as they didn't call her that maliciously.
Today, Zhou Xinren gained a new apprentice, who affectionately calls him "Senior Almond," and he did not stop his new apprentice from addressing him that way.
Only after learning that Song Yin was alright did Shi Heming relax. He was really afraid that Senior Zhou would get angry and punish Song Yin.
After receiving the small wooden sword, Song Yin began to use her swordsmanship at a normal level.
Shi Heming gradually got the hang of it.
Zhou Xinren watched Song Yin's movements intently.
Song Yin actually has a talent for swordsmanship! The more she practices, the more her skill level begins to catch up with Feng Gai's, and they seem to be on par.
He misjudged him!
Zhou Xinren had a fleeting thought of waiting before taking Song Yin as his disciple, but then he reconsidered. If Song Yin had talent in swordsmanship, with her single spiritual root, she would surely go far. Such a talented disciple would be wasted in his hands. Even if Song Yin were to become a disciple, she should seek out someone more powerful.
But why does he still feel regret?
A note from the author:
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Almond Senior: Damn it, I completely misjudged you! [Clown][Clown][Clown]
Song Yin: Damn it! Senior Almond actually refused to accept this arrogant genius as a disciple! [Angry][Angry][Angry]
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