Chapter 228 The Three Pure Ones Return to the Mountain
He certainly knew about Yuanshi, and he knew that Yuanshi was walking on a knife's edge; if he was not careful, his master would definitely not be able to get through.
Originally, I wasn't too worried. It was just a matter of two people being willing, and it didn't bother anyone else.
However, the more Laozi understood Chang Hao's importance in his master's heart, the more worried he became for Yuanshi. This was courting death!
“You should manage your Chan Sect well, cultivate your character and nature, and reach the state of unity of the three corpses as soon as possible. Apart from helping Chang Hao heal his injuries, you are not allowed to step out of Kunlun. Don’t talk to me about ‘stillness leading to movement’ all day long. Yuanshi, you should know that only by living can you have a future. If you die, everything will be in vain.”
I've been living in constant fear these past few days, but who knew that the person involved would still make no attempt to hide anything? I feel like killing them.
If I can't understand it in a day, I refuse to believe that my master will never understand it. When my master finally understands, that will be the day of Yuanshi's peril.
"Very good, very good. Second Brother, you have too few disciples." Tongtian suppressed a laugh. This was the first time in history that his second brother, who had already become a saint, could still be confined by his eldest brother. Even when they had just taken human form, they rarely received such treatment from their second brother.
Yuan Shi's face was as cold as frost. He knew, of course, the warning in his elder brother's words, and felt depressed for a moment.
He was like the moon separated by clouds, yet he had a steadfast protector who unknowingly set up countless difficulties and obstacles for him, a man who dreamed of chasing the sun and the moon.
“Then let’s do as you say, elder brother,” Yuanshi still respected his elder brother. Seeing that Laozi was furious, Yuanshi could only back down.
That makes sense. Laozi thinks there's still hope for this younger brother. "I've calculated all those disciples. They all have a master-disciple relationship with you. I've also checked their backgrounds, comprehension, and aptitude. They're all top-notch choices and will definitely suit your needs."
Tongtian curled his lip, "Big brother, are you sure? Second brother's most desired disciple isn't Chang Hao..."
Lao Tzu glared angrily at Tongtian, and even if he didn't speak, he would become mute. Why did he have to speak such blunt truths? He was just hitting a sore spot.
Tongtian shrugged, deciding not to say anything, but he felt a little sorry for his second brother. With Chang Hao being such a brilliant example, his second brother would never have a satisfactory disciple in his life, and this regret would always be in his heart.
Thinking about this, Tongtian realized that he shouldn't have been so opposed to his second brother. He should have been more magnanimous and tolerant of his second brother's occasional harshness.
"Welcome back to the mountain, Master..."
Although the number of disciples was small, the solemn and dignified Daoist temple, the magnificent scene of purple aura rising from the east and golden lotuses emerging from the ground before the arrival of the sage, and the grand spectacle of the Nine Dragons Incense Carriage made Chi Jingzi, Taiyi, Yuding, Qingxu and others who were seeing the sage for the first time nervous and apprehensive. They immediately straightened their clothes and composed themselves, fearing that they might have behaved improperly and not received the approval of their prospective master, and would be kicked out.
Duobao, along with his fellow disciples who were able to stay at Kunlun Mountain, welcomed the return of the Sage. He was finally back, and after all the turmoil that had been happening, he could finally rest easy.
Yuanshi glanced at the people standing behind Guangchengzi. At a glance, they were all quite good-looking, with humble and respectful demeanors.
A casual glance at Xuandu and Donghua revealed that Yuanshi's already cold and austere aura had become even more icy. One was lazy, and the other had a flippant look in his eyes; they were still in need of discipline.
Xuan Du shuddered, his already straight back becoming even more upright. The painful experience of kneeling on the Xuanbing stone steps, painstakingly learning the Daoist script word by word, writing a letter of repentance with a heavy heart, and having it ruthlessly rewritten came flooding back to Xuan Du's mind.
"It's over!" Two words flashed through Xuan Du's mind. The days were going to be tough again. Xuan Du decided to choose an auspicious day to announce his seclusion. He would not leave seclusion until his second master uncle left Kunlun.
"Rise..." Laozi looked at Duobao, who was standing at the front, with satisfaction. "You've worked hard these past few days, Duobao."
"It is Duobao's duty to share the burden of the sect, and I cannot accept your words of hard work from my senior uncle." Duobao was already used to it.
Seeing that everything was alright at Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi felt a little less chill. "Guangchengzi..."
"Master, your disciple is here." Guang Chengzi dared not raise his head. Sensing his master's presence so close, he suppressed his excitement and made himself appear steady and reliable. Every move he made was in imitation of his master, Yuanshi Tianzun, striving to impress his master.
"Later, take all your junior brothers behind you to the main hall of Jade Void Palace, and I will preach to you." Since he was not the first disciple, Yuan Shi's requirements were not that high. Since Lao Tzu had already tested him, Yuan Shi did not want to waste time.
He only wanted to give a lecture to determine the aptitude of his future disciples, rank them, and incidentally see if they were suited to his path.
Guang Chengzi bowed his head in agreement, and only after noticing the aura of Yuanshi passing by him and gradually fading away did he stand up.
Taiyi, Yuding, Qingxu, Cihang, and the others behind him were startled by the sight. Guangchengzi didn't dare to get up either. Only after Guangchengzi stood up did they dare to follow him. They didn't dare to look around, but followed behind Guangchengzi with trepidation.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable was renowned, and upon seeing him today, he was indeed as they had imagined: aloof, noble, and dignified.
"Master values rules the most. In Kunlun, you may not be able to cultivate the Dao, but you must respect your teachers and be kind and tolerant to your subordinates, with strictness within leniency..." Guang Chengzi instructed with a stern face all the way.
The eldest master has already decided to accept them, and the master will certainly not go against the eldest master's wishes. From now on, these ten people will be his junior brothers. Last time, the master and the other two left in a hurry and did not have time to meet the master. As the eldest brother, he should take responsibility, just like his eldest brother Duobao has been teaching him.
"...We must be completely subservient to our Master and never disobey him. We will do whatever our Master says, even at the cost of our lives. If our Master is displeased, we will also be displeased. If our Master does not tolerate something, we will also not tolerate it. Our Master is the standard by which we conduct ourselves..."
Guang Chengzi gave his future junior brothers a warning look. As for why they were "future," it was only because they had not yet formally become his disciples and could not be considered his true junior brothers.
"Master prefers simplicity and elegance. When you appear before Master, you must please him and not pollute his eyes and ears." Guang Chengzi looked at Taiyi with a critical gaze.
Taiyi thought about how his master was impeccably groomed, with his jade crown perfectly in place and even his hair neatly tucked behind him. Then he looked at his own disheveled appearance and immediately felt a sense of crisis. He started to tidy himself up as he walked.
Many others followed the same actions as Taiyi. Guangchengzi's eyes showed satisfaction. This child is teachable. Of course, he should appear in front of his master in the best possible light. How could he be so unkempt?
Respect may reside in the heart, but if even outward respect is absent, how much respect can there be in the heart?
Upon entering the Jade Void Palace and seeing the transformed disciples, Yuan Shi sensed their seriousness, and his expression softened.
The chill that had been building up inside the hall began to dissipate, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. While grateful for Guang Chengzi's guidance, they secretly kept their future master's preferences in mind.
I prefer simplicity and elegance, and dislike extravagance...
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