When Tian Guihua and Hua Xiangyun heard that Wu Chenxi was not in her eighties as they had known, but rather looked younger, they were both quite surprised.
Before she could voice her doubts, the witch doctor spoke to her, saying, "What you heard is correct. I have taken your Xiangyun as my last disciple, and she will inherit my mantle."
At this moment, Tian Guihua was no longer thinking about those trivial matters and immediately objected, "Master Wu, are you mistaken?"
My child is still young and doesn't understand; he can't bear such a heavy responsibility.
His mind was in turmoil. How could his own delicate and pretty daughter become a sorceress?
If I go back, I'll be scolded to death by my own father, daughter-in-law, and son.
He only wanted to bring his nephew to see what was going on, but he didn't expect to get his own people involved.
She suddenly grabbed Hua Xiangyun's hand, "Little darling, you should apologize to the master right away. How could you be so rash about becoming a disciple?"
Not only do your grandfather and I disagree with this, but it won't even get past your parents.
Hua Xiangyun looked at Wu Chenxi. It seemed that the image she had previously established was not very likable. How was she supposed to explain this?
Wu Chenxi knew that if she didn't explain clearly, the Hua family would become an obstacle in the future, so she quickly explained the reasons for her sect, "I became a sorceress here out of necessity, and what I teach is definitely not these things."
Tian Guihua shook her head again. She only wanted her granddaughter to live a peaceful and orderly life. This eccentric behavior... would she end up alone like Wu Shenpo?
If what she just said wasn't teaching her granddaughter to be a shaman, could it be that she was performing a shamanic ritual?
That would be even worse. The image of the shaman in my mind suddenly changed to my own little darling's face, and I felt a chill run down my spine.
"You just joined my ranks. If Xiangyun could learn these skills, she would have an extra ability to protect herself." Wu Chenxi never expected that teaching others skills would be met with such avoidance.
You know, in the past, my grandfather only expressed his willingness to take on apprentices, and the hilltop was already packed with people.
Thinking about the mysterious part from earlier, Tian Guihua didn't say anything more. Instead, she looked at Hua Xiangyun, waiting for her answer.
"Grandma, I want to learn," Hua Xiangyun said with a serious expression.
Tian Guihua felt that the child had definitely been fooled, so she pulled him aside and whispered, "There's a crackdown on feudal superstitions everywhere now. Learning this stuff is completely useless. What if people find out..."
If people find out, the whole family will suffer.
She was, after all, her beloved granddaughter. She didn't voice the harsher words that followed.
Hua Xiangyun said, "Grandma, look at my master, he's been safe and sound all these years."
Besides, didn't you and my grandfather say that learning a skill to have is better than anything else?
I assure you here that I will definitely not put our family in danger.
"I'm also part of the Hua family, so I'll definitely think things through carefully before doing anything."
Tian Guihua said, "You child are really ignorant. I heard that doing this job will lead to five disadvantages and three deficiencies. Look at your master, he is still all alone. I don't want you to gamble with your life."
Hua Xiangyun, "..."
This place is only so big after all. Wu Chenxi had already overheard a bit, so she interjected, "Following the way of heaven and not doing anything that goes against the laws of the Dao will not cause any of the five afflictions and three deficiencies. Following the laws of the Dao and doing more good deeds is naturally a good thing. Not only will you not suffer from the five afflictions and three deficiencies, but you will also receive great blessings from heaven and earth."
The reason I remain single to this day is simply because I refuse to compromise; it's my personal choice.
As for her personal matters, Wu Chenxi felt there was no need to explain them too clearly.
"Master, is what you're saying true?" Tian Guihua was still somewhat skeptical, feeling that the other party was trying to deceive her little darling.
Wu Chenxi: "Of course, I swear to you."
Besides, my former master also married and had children; he didn't have any of what you described.
Tian Guihua was starting to waver. After all, she had heard of the "five deficiencies and three lacks" but she didn't actually know anyone like that.
As for why the master did not marry or have children, as he said, there were personal reasons.
Hua Xiangyun then tried to persuade her, "Grandma, a person's fate is predetermined at birth. Look around us, there are many lonely old people who may never have even touched the Xuanmen (Taoist sect).
Don't worry, even if I have to make a living this way in the future, I will use the income to do good deeds and accumulate merit for myself.
Tian Guihua knew how stubborn her granddaughter was. Now that she had made up her mind, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't change her mind.
But this time, she brought her child out safely. How is she going to explain this when she goes back?
"Then you can't be a shaman or perform rituals anymore..." Tian Guihua glanced at Wu Chenxi, whose hair was completely white. He was only ten years older than her, but he looked so much older...
Wu Chenxi, “…” Is it easy for me to take on a disciple? I’m almost being treated like a thief…
Hua Xiangyun nodded quickly, "Don't worry, even if I wanted to become a shaman or a sorceress, I doubt anyone would believe me."
Looking at her sweet and well-behaved granddaughter, Tian Guihua couldn't bring herself to associate her with the sorceress. "She hasn't formally become an apprentice yet, has she?"
Hua Xiangyun: "...I already bowed within the formation."
Tian Guihua felt utterly exhausted, and there was nothing she could do even if she wanted to delay any longer.
This brat seems to need more discipline. He didn't even think to discuss such a big matter with his family first.
If it's just a verbal apprenticeship, she can simply go back and ask the old man and the others for advice.
Now that the master-disciple relationship is established, it seems it was truly destined.
"Sigh," since she couldn't persuade her, Tian Guihua reluctantly gritted her teeth and accepted it. At worst, she would help out when she went back, so she could at least learn a skill.
"Master Wu," Tian Guihua said, having come to her senses, "this child has been spoiled by our family since he was little. Please bear with him in the future."
Wu Chenxi said, "Of course. It's getting late. You should eat some noodles and go back first. As for Xiangyun, let her stay here with me for now. I'll teach her some basic things."
"This isn't appropriate," Tian Guihua said with a somewhat forced smile. "You only have one room, and it would be too much of a disturbance for the child to stay here. How about this, I'll bring her over tomorrow?"
Wu Chenxi tossed two pebbles into her hand, and the three of them instantly changed locations again. The originally simple main room had been transformed, with an additional room added next to the kitchen.
"this……"
Wu Chenxi had already thrown away her cane, strode over, pushed open the door, and gestured for them to come over. "This is the house I prepared for my disciple. Don't worry, she won't be mistreated."
"Master Wu," Tian Guihua, her curiosity piqued by the sight of this miraculous scene, finally asked, "How did you do that? How is it so amazing? Is this house real?"
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