Chapter 366 Mistaken Master
Fortunately, he had taken precautions before leaving, instructing Quan Chang and Quan Sheng to use his serious illness as an excuse to suspend court proceedings if he failed to return in time. Otherwise, if the court was suspended without cause, Xi Qi would have spread rumors again.
Tongtian served Chang Hao diligently and without complaint, but in his heart he was grumbling about Chang Hao's bad habit. He used to order him to put on his shoes, and now he orders him to put on his clothes. Even with amnesia, he still couldn't get rid of this bossy habit.
It was only because he let Chang Hao have his way that he slapped him into the stone long ago.
No, Chang Hao's temper has gotten worse. He would never have dared to slap him before.
Chang Hao froze; something was wrong…
Chang Hao assured him with his own discerning eye that this Taoist priest was the kind of person who was born into a privileged and high-ranking family, who had never suffered the hardships of life, had everything he wanted, was pampered by his family, and had everything he desired.
Would you really condescend to dress him, a human emperor, in clothes?
"Here, all dressed." Tongtian looked Chang Hao up and down. That's more like it. No matter how exquisite the mortal clothes were, they couldn't compare to the exquisite celestial clothes. Chang Hao was more suited to wearing celestial clothes.
"Now you can quietly enjoy the sunrise, right?" Tongtian was still trying to build a closer relationship.
"You went through all this trouble just to show me a sunrise?" Chang Hao looked Tongtian up and down as if he were an idiot, but he didn't seem stupid.
"Of course, you must be in a good mood after watching the sunrise. We hit it off immediately, so why don't we become sworn brothers right here? From now on, you can call me Third Brother, and I'll call you Fourth Brother." Tongtian was trying to take advantage of Chang Hao in various ways.
Chang Hao currently has no memory, and his cultivation level is also almost non-existent for some reason, making this the perfect time to abduct him. If Tongtian misses this golden opportunity, he guarantees he will regret it for the rest of his life. The thought of Chang Hao obediently calling him Third Brother fills Tongtian with immense joy.
"No..." Chang Hao glanced at Tongtian. With this kind of attitude, Chang Hao would have to think carefully about whether to accept the Taoist priest's offer to recognize him as an elder brother. He appreciated the offer but declined.
Tongtian was surprised. "My cultivation is unfathomable. If you acknowledge me as your brother, I can pass on immortal techniques to free you from illness and death and grant you immortality."
Chang Hao gazed at the horizon, silencing the incessant noise around him. He would wait a little longer; the Grand Tutor would surely find this place.
“I can give you a magical treasure,” Tongtian said, glancing at the black lotus hanging on his Qingping Sword before reluctantly untying it. “Look, this black lotus is destined for you.”
Black Lotus has amazing defensive capabilities. Now that she's back by Chang Hao's side, she can protect Chang Hao, who is in a vulnerable position, and also trick Chang Hao into calling her Third Brother. She's hit the jackpot.
Chang Hao had no idea that Tongtian was holding the black lotus that he had left with him, and that Tongtian was using it to deceive him and try to abduct him.
Chang Hao was blocked from connecting with the Black Lotus by numerous seals, just like the many spiritual treasures dormant within his body, which he could only sense once he cultivated his cultivation to the level of Quasi-Saint. At this moment, facing the Black Lotus, he indeed had a mysterious feeling that this thing was destined for him.
Tongtian was already waiting for Chang Hao to change his mind.
Chang Hao glanced at Tongtian and said, "I'd rather not. I appreciate such kindness."
Chang Hao always felt that this person's smile carried an imperceptible cunning and treachery, and he managed to suppress his desire for the Black Lotus.
This was completely different from what he had expected. Tongtian really hadn't anticipated that the inexperienced Chang Hao would also leave him at a loss and be so difficult to deal with.
“Your Majesty…” Shen Gongbao said, holding a compass, “I have finally found you.”
"Uh, you...you..." Shen Gongbao's usually eloquent mouth seemed to be sewn shut. He hadn't expected that Wen Zhong was telling the truth. Just now, Shen Gongbao had thought someone was impersonating his master, and his legs...his legs went weak...
Shen Gongbao immediately knelt down, and those who shared his character included Chong Heihu, Zhang Guifang, and Hu Lei.
Tongtian glared at him, and Shen Gongbao suddenly remembered the order from their grandmaster that his junior disciple Wen Zhong had relayed.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! May Your Majesty enjoy good health and longevity..." Shen Gongbao had a sudden inspiration and immediately thought of a clever way to cover it up. "Your Majesty, I have been on the verge of collapse the whole way. I am so relieved to see Your Majesty safe and sound. I have made a fool of myself in front of Your Majesty out of fear. Please forgive me."
"May Your Majesty enjoy good health and longevity..." Chong Heihu, Zhang Guifang, and Hu Lei, lacking Shen Gongbao's eloquent speech, could only hum in agreement and then desperately try to minimize their presence.
"Get up, it's so early, you must be tired." Chang Hao smiled insincerely. He had guessed last night that this Master Qingwei was of extraordinary status, but exposing him would not benefit him. Since Master Qingwei wanted to hide it, he could not be blamed for being rude. Ignorance is no excuse.
“Nephew, His Majesty has important matters to attend to and must return to Chaoge as soon as possible.” Wen Zhong managed to squeeze out this form of address despite the stares of Shen Gongbao, Chong Heihu, Zhang Guifang, and Hu Lei. Would he shorten his lifespan?
"What urgent matter requires such urgency? I don't want to go back yet. Let them handle it for me." Tongtian didn't want to let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Chang Hao hadn't given his consent yet.
“They can’t do this for me,” Chang Hao said with a smile at first, then suddenly turned cold. “You’ve made me miss my morning court session.”
"Early morning court?" Tongtian blinked and looked at the red sun on the horizon. "It's still early. I can take you back right away."
"Get out of the way. If you don't understand, you can consult your 'junior'." Chang Hao was furious. At his age, what was he pretending to be cute for?
Having realized he was in the wrong, he silently shut up, finally behaving himself.
Above the clouds, Guang Chengzi brought Yang Jian, whom his junior brother Yu Ding had strongly recommended, to the outskirts of Chaoge City. From afar, they could sense that the aura of Yuqing was mixed with the aura of Shangqing.
This is the aura of my master. Guang Chengzi glanced at it, located his master's position, and immediately rushed over.
"Greetings, Master." Guang Chengzi descended from the clouds and knelt respectfully on the ground.
Tongtian's eyes widened, his hands trembled uncontrollably, and the black lotus he was holding, which he intended to use to deceive Chang Hao, fell straight to the ground.
Chang Hao slowly turned his head and said, "In ancient times there were unparalleled unfilial sons and grandsons, and now there are unfilial disciples and grand-disciples who do not even recognize their own master. I have broadened my horizons today."
What was this thing kneeling before him? He didn't remember having such a senior disciple.
Guang Chengzi suddenly looked up, his handsome face contorted in a sorry state. Who was this person? He clearly had the aura of his master...
"Guang Chengzi...you..." Tongtian couldn't help but laugh, but after trying to hold back, he couldn't resist any longer and turned his back on the audience. "Hahahaha..."
Let him laugh it off first.
It's truly unbelievable! Guang Chengzi has been a disciple for countless years, yet he doesn't recognize his master's face. He can make fun of his second brother about this for a thousand years to come.
Wen Zhong, Shen Gongbao, Chong Heihu, Zhang Guifang, and Hu Lei also lowered their heads, their shoulders shrugging, enduring extreme pain.
Tongtian laughed heartily, while Guangchengzi almost shed tears.
"Not Master?!?" Guang Chengzi muttered to himself. How could it be? The aura was the same, and he was wearing Master's robes. The person standing next to him listening to the instruction was his uncle. How could it not be Master?!
Guang Chengzi was on the verge of tears, realizing for the first time how terribly bad his habit of judging people by their aura was.
Yang Jian was a step too slow. Seeing Guang Chengzi mistakenly worshipping his master, he racked his brains but couldn't find any good words to ease the atmosphere. Instead, he was once again given a fresh perspective on the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun.
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