Taking on apprentices on behalf of the master
Seeing that more and more disciples were gathering around out of curiosity, and even many of the earliest disciples were already whispering among themselves.
Zhang Zuo snorted coldly, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes, before he turned and left with a wave of his hand.
This behavior caused many disciples to frown. They all came from wealthy or influential families, and the disciples of the Xuantian Sect mostly respected strength. At most, they would show you some respect because you were an elder or manager.
A disciple who does not wish to become a disciple of another should not be forced to do so. To be politely refused and then simply walk away in a huff suggests that Zhang Zuo has forgotten the rules of the Xuantian Sect once he gains some power.
One of them had a good impression of Ruan Qingyu and had met her disciples several times during this period, which made him feel a sense of admiration for her.
He couldn't help but step forward and wave to Ruan Qingyu: "Junior Sister Ruan, the matter of accepting disciples is a matter of personal freedom within our sect. If you are unwilling, no one can force you."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yuyao was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you, senior sister." During this period, she had truly experienced the camaraderie among the fellow disciples of the Xuantian Sect.
"No need to be polite. If you're worried that this steward will cause you trouble, you can go to the Enforcement Hall, where the senior elders are on duty, to file a complaint. The sect will take care of it then." Seeing Qin Yuyao's very gentle attitude, this senior sister was even more satisfied. If such a good junior sister were to be bullied for no reason, no one else would want to see it.
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Outside the Hall of Enforcement, Mo Wen put away the Qiankun Gua he had released and quietly went inside.
The senior elder on duty at the Enforcement Hall today is Elder Cihang, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, skilled in wielding a gray whisk. He is known for his virtuous deeds and enjoys an excellent reputation across the four continents.
In the past, the number of disciples coming and going in the Enforcement Hall was the smallest, since only those who had committed crimes and those on duty came here.
Seeing that Mo Wen had come at this time, Cihang stood up from behind the desk in the hall and said with a kind smile, "Mo Wen, did you come here today because you knew I had something to do?"
Mo Wen wasn't surprised by his question. He usually wouldn't come to the temple without a reason, so he must have something important to discuss today.
"Just now, a manager at Duantian Mountain bullied a disciple, threatening her that if she didn't become his disciple, he would suppress her." Mo Wen calmly recounted what he had just witnessed. If Ruan Qingyu knew, she would probably be quite surprised.
After all, no one had seen Mo Wen's figure before and after, so it was unexpected that he had secretly memorized it.
Immediately, Elder Cihang, who had been smiling kindly, turned serious, exuding a chilling aura: "During this period of internal reorganization within the sect, how come there are still managers who dare to break the law?"
Cihang closed his eyes slightly, and after a long while, he asked with some surprise, "Since you were there at the time, why didn't you deal with it directly?"
He had just used the sect's formation to rewind the events at Duantian Mountain and discovered that Mo Wen had been hiding his aura and had witnessed everything from the side.
He originally thought that Mo Wen had overheard it from other disciples, but he didn't expect that he had overheard it on the spot.
Mo Wen naturally didn't intend to hide anything about this matter, and simply said, "This matter is not easy to handle directly. I came here to ask you to step forward and deal with that manager."
As a friend of many years, Cihang immediately understood that this person had probably foreseen something again. Although curious, Cihang refrained from asking about the reasons behind it due to the constraints of the karmic order.
Without hesitation, Cihang nodded, raised her hand and waved a jade slip, inscribed some text on it with her spiritual power, and then waved it away again.
He doesn't need to punish a minor official himself; someone else will take care of it.
"Cihang, after much calculation, I've decided to accept one last disciple for my master." A faint spiritual light flickered in Mo Wen's chest; those who knew Mo Wen knew this was due to the operation of his Qiankun Gua.
If you ask who Mo Wen's master is, it is Li Qingchen, one of only two Mahayana stage elders in the Xuan Tian Sect. However, he is not within the Xuan Tian Sect, but rather in the Lesser Sacred Realm at the intersection of the four continents.
Mentioning this senior figure within the sect, one of the pillars of the Xuantian Sect, Cihang's originally calm expression changed somewhat at this moment.
"Accepting disciples on behalf of the master?" A strange light flashed in Cihang's eyes. He had known Mo Wen for many years, and Li Qingchen had not returned for many years.
Ten years ago, he used Mo Wen's divination to decide that his last disciple would be recruited by Mo Wen.
Mo Wen nodded, his mind filled with countless thoughts. He had hesitated and investigated many times before. In the end, he calculated that Ruan Qingyu had intricate connections with the Xuantian Sect, and that it was even vaguely related to the Xuantian Sect's ten-thousand-year-old heritage.
This woman must be the savior of the four continents, as indicated in the divination.
"If you've made your decision, you'd better find a good time to announce it. After all, Senior Qingchen's reputation is well-known, and his closed-door disciple certainly can't be just another ordinary person." Cihang's tone was somewhat teasing. After all, Senior Qingchen's past reputation for being a playboy was well-known, and if people knew that he had such a closed-door disciple, many people would probably come to Xuantian Sect to watch the show.
Shaking his head, Mo Wen said seriously, "This matter is of great importance. I still need to send a message to my master. It would be best if my master could send a clone to take me as a disciple."
Thinking of that person's clone returning to the sect, Cihang lost his joking mood and became serious like Mo Wen.
Ruan Qingyu had no idea that she would soon have a renowned master; at this moment, she was wandering around the sect.
The disciples' residence is indeed safe, but there are certain places inside and outside the sect where, if you pass near that domineering disciple's residence, you may accidentally enter a formation.
At this moment, Ruan Qingyu had mistakenly entered a maze of formations. However, she was certain that this formation hadn't been there when she passed by before, and she thought about who she had recently offended.
She frowned, looking around and finding that all the mountain paths were exactly the same. No matter which way she took her foot, the outcome was the same. Returning to the path outside her own courtyard, a distance of only a few dozen steps, she had been wandering around for an hour.
Yun Yin impatiently flicked his tail. If Ruan Qingyu hadn't stopped him, he would have destroyed the formation directly.
Yunyin, who had been following Ruan Qingyu around in circles, could no longer contain itself. Seeing that Ruan Qingyu was still pondering a way out, Yunyin quietly lowered its tail and swung a claw towards itself.
Accompanied by crackling lightning, a leopard claw formed from lightning flew forward.
With a deafening roar, the array before her quietly shattered. Ruan Qingyu only felt a blur before her eyes as the array that had trapped her for so long silently turned to ash.
"You!" An angry voice rang out, and in the blink of an eye, a man dressed in the robes of a Xuantian Sect disciple appeared before Ruan Qingyu.
His eyes widened as he pointed at Ruan Qingyu and said, "How could you let the demon beast break through? If you were truly capable, you should have broken through it yourself!"
It's one thing for Yun Yin to take action himself, but Ruan Qingyu pressed down on Yun Yin's head, forcing him to stand still behind her.
He looked at the other person calmly and asked, "Who are you?"
Seeing that the other party was stunned, Ruan Qingyu continued, "Whether I have the ability or not is not a matter for you to say that you set up an array near my residence without permission."
Hearing Ruan Qingyu's series of questions, Xiao Si subconsciously took a half step back, then remembered that her cultivation level was similar to Ruan Qingyu's, so she shouldn't be afraid of her.
He straightened up and said, "Haven't you cleared several special levels? I'll test you with an array. You should be glad you're being used as an opponent!"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qingyu sneered: "The Disciple Residence is a place for Xuantian Sect disciples to rest. I don't know what method you used to set up an array here. I have already recorded it in the Disciple Token. You can just wait here for the Enforcement Elder."
Xiao Si was surprised that this person would directly complain to the Enforcement Hall, and for a moment she became anxious: "You! I was just joking with you, how did you end up complaining to the Enforcement Hall?"
As he spoke, Xiao Si reached out to stop Ruan Qingyu. If the enforcement disciples came over, Ruan Qingyu, as the disciple who filed the complaint, could withdraw the complaint and he would be fine.
However, Ruan Qingyu did not give him a chance. With a swift movement, she retreated to the vicinity of her residence, gave him a cold look, and then turned and returned to her own courtyard.
She naturally wouldn't give someone who inexplicably comes to her door looking for trouble a chance; he would receive every punishment he deserved.
Yunyin held his tail high, occasionally flicking it to show he was in a good mood. But before he could enjoy his happiness for long, someone next to him grabbed the tip of his tail and pulled him aside.
"It's good that you broke the formation, but what if it attracts someone with ulterior motives to investigate you?" As she spoke, Ruan Qingyu reached out and shook Yun Yin's head.
Turning his head to avoid Ruan Qingyu's hand that was about to continue waving, Yun Yin explained somewhat guiltily, "You can break that formation, but it will take a long time. To outsiders, I am your spirit pet, so it's normal for me to take action."
Over time, Yunyin became quite aware of his status as a spirit pet, after all, he even had the title of beast pet. It was perfectly normal for him to act on behalf of his master.
Hearing this, Ruan Qingyu sighed. Knowing that he was doing it for her own good, she didn't pursue the matter further. She simply tapped his forehead with her fingertip: "Next time you want to take action, tell me in advance. If anyone in the sect investigates, just say that I instructed you. If you act rashly and my attitude changes, it will only arouse suspicion."
Seeing this, Yun Yin nodded honestly, his huge beast eyes filled with sincerity: "Okay."
“However, you still deserve punishment. I will be in seclusion for the next few days to cultivate, so you will stay outside and guard me. You are not allowed to slack off or sleep.” After saying that, Ruan Qingyu patted the black leopard’s head and walked into the room.
Hearing her say that, a trace of annoyance flashed through Yun Yin's mind. When he cultivated with Ruan Qingyu, he always achieved twice the results with half the effort because of their contractual relationship, which was very comfortable.
Now he can only wait outside, which is a real pity. Unhappily, Yunyin flicked his tail and stared at Ruan Qingyu's bedroom for a long time before finally staying put and guarding the person inside as they cultivated in seclusion.
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