"What! Senior, you're saying you're Xiao Xuan Gou... my Brother Xiao's master!!!"
Dugu Jian was speechless.
I was practically dead when you suddenly dragged me back and told me you were that scoundrel Xiao Xuan's master.
Pshaw, it's true what they say, "Birds of a feather flock together!"
Both of them, master and apprentice, are incredibly cheeky.
"What, doesn't it look like it?"
Qin Shou gently opened his folding fan and smiled slightly.
"It doesn't seem like it."
Dugu Jian shook his head, frowned, and said seriously, "Xiao Xuan is such a scoundrel, while you, Senior, seem to be a person of high moral character and integrity!"
"Hahaha, do I?" Qin Shou's lips unconsciously curled into a grin.
"Yes, yes, yes." Dugu Jian nodded with a mixture of restraint and desperate determination.
"Good, the little one can talk. Say a few more words, I'm listening."
Dugu Jian: ...........
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace hurriedly stepped forward, past Dugu Jian, and bowed to Qin Shou, saying, "Senior, you are handsome and dashing, loved by all, and admired by all. Your talent is unparalleled, your knowledge vast, your appearance surpasses even that of a celestial being, and you are invincible throughout history... My admiration for you, no, my admiration for you is like the flowing waters of the Luo River, endless and unstoppable..."
Qin Beast:............Good heavens, I just said "good heavens"!
Dugu Jian: ...This is my master? The old demon of the Heavenly Demon Palace? One of the three great masters of the demonic path in Yunzhou?
"This shouldn't be! This person has an extraordinary character; he shouldn't only have a mere Nascent Soul Realm cultivation level!"
Qin Shou watched as the old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace fell into deep thought, seemingly encountering a problem that was difficult to solve.
"Master..."
Dugu Jian gently tugged at the sleeve of the Heavenly Demon Palace Master... "Are you still the same dignified, unpredictable, and taciturn master I know?"
"what......."
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace glared... "You bastard, there's a powerful figure right in front of you and you don't even think about clinging to him, yet you make your master worry about you every day."
This forced me to bring out all the goofy traits I had when I was young.
That said, back then, my talent wasn't considered top-tier in the sect, but it was precisely through this "top-tier" flattery that I managed to persuade your grandmaster to leave all the family's best skills and treasures to me.
Sure enough, news came back a hundred years ago that your senior uncle was in a terrible situation because of his sharp tongue, and he's still being hunted down to this day.
"Cough cough,"
At this moment, Dugu Jian coughed twice, and blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.
I was really terrified beforehand; I was literally burning my soul to escape for my life.
They were afraid that if they ran too slowly, their master would have been killed in vain.
"Not bad, you little guy have excellent natural talent and a good temperament. More importantly, you have a good eye."
Qin Shou looked at Dugu Jian with satisfaction, then took out a fifth-grade Feather Transformation Pill and had him take it. The minor injury healed quickly.
"A perfect-grade elixir!"
With his discerning eye, the former master of the Heavenly Demon Palace immediately recognized that the pill in Qin Shou's hand was no ordinary pill, and his eyelids twitched with envy.
A perfect fifth-grade Feather Transformation Pill is a life-saving treasure even for a Nascent Soul Realm expert.
"Well then, since it's our first meeting and I don't have much to give you, I'll just give you this small magical artifact for protection."
As he spoke, Qin Shou lightly waved his sleeve, and several colorful orbs of light floated in the air in front of him, each containing a spiritual treasure.
"Pick any one you like."
Qin Shou spoke calmly.
“A spiritual treasure…”
Dugu Jian's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
This is what others call a "magical tool"...!!!
Indeed, comparing yourself to others is truly disheartening.
I was wondering where Xiao Xuan got all that equipment. Turns out his master is so powerful, giving away spiritual treasures on their first meeting. Who could resist that?
Dugu Jian glanced at his master. He used to think that his master's status as a master of the demonic path was awesome. But now, after looking at other people's masters and then back at his own master, he suddenly felt that even a dog would look down on him.
The poor Lord of the Heavenly Demon Palace, a mighty figure in the demonic path, was once a ruthless and merciless demon. If he knew what his disciple was thinking, he would probably slap him to death.
"Cough cough..."
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace coughed twice and gestured to the dazed Dugu Jian with his eyes... Disciple, hurry up and get it, what are you daydreaming about?
"clear. "
Having been master and disciple for many years, Dugu Jian understood with just a glance from his master and immediately chose a simple-looking black longsword.
It was a mid-grade spiritual treasure. It was from Qin Shou's trip to Lingzhou years ago. After he destroyed dozens of sects, he was targeted by a powerful cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage who threatened to capture him. Qin Shou first tried to persuade him and explain the reason, but the cultivator wouldn't listen and even tried to steal the spiritual treasure from Qin Shou. Then, he was slapped into a pulp.
"Master, Xiao Xuan's master is my master. Brother Xiao and I are like brothers. We've done shameful things together, frequented brothels, drunk strong liquor, and killed our enemies..."
Holding the ancient longsword, Dugu Jian said earnestly, "So, Master, could you please give me another defensive magical artifact for self-defense?"
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace was thrilled. "Good disciple, you must have asked for it for your master."
"No problem."
Qin Shou liked his straightforwardness, but ultimately appreciated his affection for Xiao Xuan, so he took out another low-grade defensive spiritual treasure for him.
"I see you also practice swordsmanship. I happen to have a sixth-level sword technique here, so I'll teach it to you."
With a light tap of his fingertip, Qin Shou sent a streak of light into Dugu Jian's mind.
"Thank you, Master!"
Dugu Jian immediately knelt down, bowed, and said with tears welling in his eyes, "From this day forward, you are my master."
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace: ...Disciple, what about me?
"Good disciple, get up."
Qin Shou tenderly helped Dugu Jian up, and then forced him to accept hundreds of thousands of top-grade spirit stones and dozens of bottles of pills.
"Master, my long-lost master..."
The usually strong-willed Dugu Jian almost cried.
He had never been so pampered before!
Let's just say, can we have more of this love, and let it never disappear...?
"My disciple, my long-lost disciple..."
Qin Shou hugged Dugu Jian and patted him on the shoulder to comfort him.
"That former master, my senior brother Xiao is in trouble, aren't you going to help him!"
Dugu Jian turned around and shouted at the old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace.
“........”
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace was dumbfounded; this was the first time his disciple had ever commanded him.
Oh well, for the two magical treasures he has, they'll be mine once we get back anyway, hehehehe...
"Hahaha, who are you, daring to disrupt the Nirvana of the Profound Emperor? You've crossed the line with my Heavenly Demon Palace!"
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace took a step and instantly appeared above the imperial city, where he seized the Yin-Yang Demon Lord and beat him to death.
"Damn it, you old devil, you've gone mad! I am Yin Yutian!"
Yin Yang Demon Lord shouted angrily.
He and this old demon weren't exactly friends, but they had at least had some interaction, since they were both top figures in the demonic path.
"Hmph, I don't care if it's a rainy day or a sunny day. Today, anyone who dares to touch my brother Xiao, I will kill their entire family and exterminate their entire clan."
The old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace roared, and his attacks became even more ferocious.
"You old demon, what benefits did the Vermilion Bird Dynasty give you? My Blood Flame Dynasty can pay double!"
As Yan Shan Jun was being forced to retreat by the Sword Ancestor of Tianjian City while stepping on the crimson cauldron, he shouted at the Palace Master of Tianmo Palace.
"Heh...tui!"
"My bond with the Xuan Emperor is unbreakable, far beyond what mere money can measure. You old scoundrel, Mountain Lord, come and face your death!"
As the fighting continued, the old master of the Heavenly Demon Palace charged towards Lord Yanshan again.
Lord Yeonsan was instantly struck and staggered, coughing up blood repeatedly.
"Damn you, Heavenly Demon Palace! I will never forgive you!"
Lord Yeonsan was furious and had no choice but to desperately call on other allies to help him.
Those people also knew the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" (meaning that if one of them is gone, the other will be in danger). This Lord Yanshan was one of the strongest forces on their side besides the old Emperor Tianyu. If he died, they would also be in danger.
Several late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators rushed over to relieve the pressure on Lord Yanshan, while simultaneously roaring towards the heavens:
"Those friends hiding in the void watching the show, you should understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold' (meaning you'll be vulnerable if the enemy is gone). The opponent's only Void Realm expert is already being held back by the Heavenly Feather Emperor (￣(●●)￣) [smiling pig head]. When are you going to make a move now?"
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This is my first time receiving the "Master Certification"! Thank you to the "Lianshan Guicang Xu" community for the recognition. After much thought, I overcame my laziness and wrote this extra chapter. Hooray! *★,°*:.☆\\(￣▽￣)\/$:*.°★* .
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