Chapter 217: Recruiting Apprentices

The courtyard is not big, only several feet in radius. There are three main rooms and wooden warehouses on both sides, which look quite simple.

Gao Xian didn't even need the Flower-Appraising Mirror. He could see the situation in the yard clearly by standing at the door. There was no trace of other cultivators in there at all.

Looking at the embarrassment on Zhou Ye's old face, Gao Xian was not in a good mood.

What happened? Yuling found a new master after running away to the big city for two years?

After several years of experience, Gao Xian has become more sophisticated, and even though things haven't been figured out yet, his expression is still relatively natural and calm. He won't use his magic power to scare the old man.

Daniu's face was not looking good. He knew that Gao Xian and Zhou Yuling were close and had always been very supportive of the Zhou family. Seeing the guilty look on the old man's face, did he sell his daughter? !

He looked at the old man with a more stern look! Wan Yingying was curious: "Where are Uncle Zhou and Sister Yuling?"

The old man Zhou Ye laughed dryly: "It's nothing, Gao Xian, come in, let's sit inside..."

Gao Xian nodded and followed the old man into the main room.

The room was simply furnished, with the west door half open. On the huge table inside were several dozen tanned animal skins, as well as blood ink, pens and other items. It was obviously the place where the old man drew talismans.

The other room should be the bedroom, and the bed inside can be seen through the crack in the door.

Zhou Ye asked Gao Xian and the others to sit down, and hurriedly made a pot of tea. Wan Yingying was very sensible, she handed the little black cat to Daniu first, and before Zhou Ye could do anything, she took the teapot and poured a cup of tea for each of them.

The old man also smiled, and he sighed with some satisfaction: "Yingying has grown into a big girl."

When the Blood Evil Sect and the Seven Evil Sect attacked Feima Village at night, Wan Yingying escaped by chance and depended on the old man and Zhou Yuling for survival.

Zhou Ye still had some feelings for this little girl. Seeing the little girl take the initiative to take over the job of pouring tea, it also relieved a lot of his embarrassment, and he was very happy.

"Yes, Yingying has a talent for cultivation and her future is limitless..."

Gao Xian responded casually.

Wan Yingying chuckled softly, "Uncle Zhou saved my life. If I succeed in the future, I will definitely repay him greatly."

"Good boy..."

Zhou Ye chatted with Gao Xian for a while and adjusted his mood.

He said, "Yuling is fine, you don't have to worry."

Gao Xian didn't say anything, silently waiting for the old man to explain. In his opinion, the old man might be confused, but Yuling was so smart that she wouldn't be confused.

It's just that Qingyun City is too big, there are dozens of Jindan Zhenren, and there are countless foundation-building cultivators. Yuling is beautiful, so it's normal for her to encounter something.

Judging from Zhou Ye’s expression, it didn’t seem like that was the case.

"Yuling once went out and had a conflict with someone, and the two sides started fighting. Yuling severely injured the other party with the Water Moon Sword."

Zhou Ye paused for a moment when he said this. Seeing that Gao Xian looked calm as usual, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The little alchemist who was frightened out of his wits by the slightest bit of evil spirit is really different now.

Sitting there calmly, his eyes as bright as stars were full of concentration, he really had the magnanimity and shrewdness of someone who could remain calm even when the earth and mountains collapsed. The old man felt a little intimidated when he met such a great man.

Zhou Ye marveled at Gao Xian's growth and became more cautious when dealing with him.

He said, "That battle happened to be witnessed by Xuan Yue Zhenren. The Water Moon Sword is the inheritance of their lineage. Seeing that Yu Ling was smart and compatible with the Water Moon Sword, she accepted Yu Ling as her disciple..."

Gao Xian nodded slightly. Since this Xuan Yue was called a real person, he must be a third-level golden elixir.

In the world of cultivators, various titles are strictly followed. Those who have established their foundation are called cultivators, those who have achieved golden elixir are called true men, those who have achieved Nascent Soul are called true sovereigns, those who have achieved spirit transformation are called Taoist sovereigns, and those who are pure yang are called Taoist masters.

These titles, just like his section chief, department director, and bureau chief, have clear and strict hierarchies and must not be used randomly.

Zhou Ye was afraid that Gao Xian might misunderstand him, so he quickly emphasized, "Xuan Yue Zhenren is a Kun cultivator, and all of their family members are Kun cultivators. They have a high status in Qingyun Sect.

"I didn't mention this in the letter because Xuan Yue Zhenren didn't allow it to be spread outside. She also has a rule that requires disciples to cut off the seven emotions and six desires. Even I can't visit her, and Yuling is not allowed to contact the outside world..."

Gao Xian looked at the old man deeply. He was afraid that there was some untruth in what he said, otherwise why would the old man feel so guilty?

I guess it was because Master Xuan Yue had explained the conditions early on that they agreed. But then I felt a little sorry for him.

In fact, his feelings for Yuling are simple. The lively and cute Yuling brings him many happy times in Pegasus.

Compared to the resources he gave Yuling, they were all his generosity, and were not equivalent to these joys. At least that was how he measured it in his mind.

He was still very happy for Yuling that she could have a better future. As for Xuan Yue Zhenren's harsh requirements, he didn't care much.

He could understand that Zhou Yuling wanted to give up their relationship for Daotu. It was like asking him to choose between Daotu and Yuling. He might hesitate for a moment, but no matter what he chose, he would definitely choose Daotu in the end.

Love between men and women is just a scene on the road of cultivation. He has this awareness, and it is also reasonable for Zhou Yuling to have this awareness.

With this choice, there is no question of betrayal or debt.

However, he had to meet Yuling and hear what she had to say. And he shouldn't make so much of a fuss in his mind!

Zhou Ye saw Gao Xian remained silent, his face as dark as water, showing no emotion. This kind of darkness made him even more uneasy.

Wan Yingying wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but seeing Gao Xian's expression, she didn't dare to say anything.

After a moment of silence, Gao Xian said to Zhou Ye, "I'll ask someone to find out about Yuling's matter. Uncle Zhou doesn't have to worry."

He turned and said, "The house here is too small and can't accommodate so many people. Uncle Zhou has been here for two years and is more familiar with this place than we are. Find a place for us to settle down first..."

Zhou Ye breathed a sigh of relief, and he quickly stood up and said, "The people in the northern city are all the direct descendants of the sect, and you must have someone to guarantee you before you can move in. Among the 42 districts in the eastern city, Anshan District has the best conditions.

"The residence inside is magnificent. Yunshui Tower, Wanbao Tower, Wan'an Hall, and Changle Tower are all there. Many foundation-building monks gather there. They often gather in the teahouse to exchange ideas and thoughts..."

"Okay, I'll trouble Uncle Zhou to help us arrange it."

Gao Xian was unfamiliar with the place, so it would be more convenient to let Zhou Ye handle these chores.

Besides, since Zhou Ye has been provided with a lot of spirit stones and elixirs, it is reasonable for him to order this old man around.

Zhou Ye nodded repeatedly: "I'll arrange it."

Gao Xian took Wan Yingying, Daniu and Xiao Heimao to the inn first, a big inn called Chang'an, where the accommodation fee per person per day was ten spirit stones.

Daniu and Wan Yingying were both shocked by the price. Wan Yingying whispered to Gao Xian, "Brother, Daniu and I will live with you."

She knew Gao Xian was quite wealthy, but ten spirit stones for one night's accommodation was too much of a price.

An average cultivator in Pegasus could only earn three to five spirit stones a month, and would have to go without food or drink for three months just to be able to stay here for one night.

Wan Yingying and Daniu both grew up in Feimaji. They were used to living a hard life and were reluctant to spend money.

Gao Xian also thought the price was high, and there must be cheaper inns in Qingyun City. But he had money now, so there was no need to compromise himself for a few spirit stones.

He asked for three upper rooms, one for each of them except the little black cat.

After settling down, Gao Xian picked up his pen and wrote a letter to Yun Qiushui. The other party said that he would contact him when he came to Qingyun Sect.

Everything else is trivial. The key is the Qingyun Dharma Assembly. Only by contacting Yun Qiu Shui can we know the details.

This matter is related to his path of cultivation, and he even offended Yun Taihao because of it. He must not take it lightly.

Gao Xian found the clerk and asked him to run errands and deliver the letter.

The address Yun Qiushui left was a pharmacy, which was very convenient for delivering mail. The big inn charged so much, so it was reasonable to help run errands and deliver mail.

After dealing with this matter, Gao Xian stayed in the room and did not go out. Mainly to wait for Yun Qiushui, and besides, he was not very interested in going out for fun.

Wan Yingying and Daniu could not resist the prosperity and bustle of Qingyun City, so they followed Zhou Ye out.

According to Zhou Ye, the security in Qingyun City is very good, especially during the day. As long as you don't go deep into the South City District, there will be no danger.

Gao Xian stayed in the room, sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, quietly sensing the rich spiritual energy here.

There are millions of cultivators in Qingyun City, and each of them breathes in spiritual energy day and night. The spiritual energy here is still so thick, which shows how rich the spiritual energy is here.

No wonder the Qingyun Sect was established here, and no wonder Qingyun City is so prosperous.

Gao Xian practiced the Great Five Elements Kung Fu, circulating his Qi 108 times. The spiritual energy flowed through his body, slowly seeping into his body and soul.

After several years of day and night practice, he practiced the Great Five Elements Kung Fu to the Grandmaster level. This also made his Great Five Elements Kung Fu run extremely smoothly, and he was able to fully bring out the five elements balance characteristics of the Great Five Elements Kung Fu.

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In an environment rich in spiritual energy, the Five Elements Kung Fu can be performed more smoothly and breathing in and out spiritual energy can be easier.

Gao Qian clearly felt the limit of the Great Five Elements Kung Fu. The spiritual energy here was so abundant, but his efficiency in breathing in and out spiritual energy was almost the same as in Lianyun City.

It can be seen that this is not a problem of spiritual energy, but a limitation of the Great Five Elements Gong itself.

Nan Pingsong had reminded him long ago that the Great Five Elements Kung Fu was just an ordinary and widely spread Kung Fu method. Even if it could be used to condense a golden elixir, it would definitely be a lower third grade golden elixir.

Now it seems that, as Nan Pingsong said, the limit of the Great Five Elements Kung Fu itself is here.

The Great Five Elements Kung Fu is like a broken car. No matter how skilled the driver is, it will inevitably be left far behind by other good cars on a long journey.

Not to mention that some people can directly fly planes and ride rockets, what can he compare with!

The Fengyue Treasure Mirror can optimize the magic formulas and secret techniques, but it requires a special opportunity, and also requires the coordination of unconventional magic and the Great Five Elements Skills.

Now, it is no longer possible to add new spells to the back of the Fengyue Treasure Mirror. It would be useless even if he found the Huangchi method that matched the Great Five Elements Kung Fu.

Gao Xian also checked and found out that it is crucial to know what method is used to complete the foundation building.

Although you can change to other methods after building the foundation, they will definitely not be so compatible with the body and the light of the soul.

For him, changing his training method was the worst option. The best way was to find the Five Elements Qigong method and improve the level of the Great Five Elements Qigong.

The last time I saw Yun Qiu Shui on Feixian Island, he was surrounded by Jindan Zhenren and was busy with martial arts competitions, so he had no time to ask about the Five Elements Qigong Method.

Besides, it would be too hasty to worry about these things before getting started.

Gao Xian decided to consult Yun Qiu Shui carefully this time. As his future as a cultivator was involved, it was of great importance and did not allow for any pretentiousness.

At night, Zhou Ye came back with Daniu and Wan Yingying.

Daniu looked tired, obviously shopping was too tiring for him. Wan Yingying was also a little tired, but her bright eyes were full of excitement, obviously Qingyun City, a big place, made her very excited and happy...

Gao Xian asked Zhou Ye to find a good restaurant and treat a few people to a big meal, and everyone went home happily.

The next morning, Zhou Ye came again, and Wan Yingying was still excited to go with him.

Daniu didn't want to go at first. He was a little worried about the old man and was also concerned about Wan Yingying's safety, so he forced himself to go along.

Wan Yingying threw the little black cat to Gao Xian, and excitedly followed the old man and Daniu out.

The few of them walked for more than half an hour and arrived at Anshanfang.

There are 169 blocks in Qingyun City, and each block has four high outer walls, making it independent.

These fangs are like independent small towns, with guards at the gates and badges checked before entering. Outsiders must register before entering.

Fang Ya was waiting for them outside the north gate. When he saw Zhou Ye arrive, he went over and said a few words to the guard, then took Zhou Ye and the others into Anshanfang without registering.

The Fangya that Zhou Ye contacted is an intermediary that specializes in real estate transactions.

Fang Ya is a middle-aged man in his forties, with a dark complexion, a green shirt and a small hat, and a shrewd face. When he sees someone, he smiles before they speak, and his attitude is warm and humble.

"Everyone, the house of Master Zhang that we visited yesterday happens to be occupied today. Let's go in and take a closer look..."

Yesterday, Fang Ya took Zhou Ye and the others for a walk around the entrance, and Wan Yingying thought the house was nice at that time.

There are three courtyards with two gates. Through the high blue brick wall, you can vaguely see the tall eaves inside, which looks quite imposing.

After returning, Wan Yingying also told Gao Xian about it. Gao Xian asked them to come and take another look. If it was really good, they could rent it temporarily.

A few people arrived at the front door and found that the side door was open. A man who looked like an old doorman was sweeping the steps at the door.

Fang Ya whispered, "Master Zhang Dongling was transferred out for a promotion, so this house took action. You guys are also lucky..."

Zhou Ye responded with a smile. He had heard and heard too many such rhetoric like "good luck" so he didn't take it seriously.

Wan Yingying also curled her lips slightly. She was so smart that she wouldn't care about this kind of talk.

Fang Ya went over and bowed and nodded and said a few words to the old gatekeeper, who then led everyone into the yard in a lukewarm manner.

Led by the old doorman, several people entered the courtyard. There happened to be a tall middle-aged man in the yard. He was wearing a gorgeous dark blue robe. He was standing with his hands behind his back, looking at the fish swimming in the large tank, looking leisurely and comfortable.

There is a pergola in the atrium. The tall pergola blocks most of the scorching July sunlight, and the remaining scattered sunlight falls into the yard, making it a little brighter and clearer.

The old gatekeeper hurriedly saluted when he saw the middle-aged man, and Fang Ya also bowed deeply.

Zhou Ye and the others also saw that this person was the owner of the house, Monk Zhang Dongling. He smiled apologetically and bowed.

Wan Yingying was with Gao Xian and Qiniang every day, and she didn't have much respect for the foundation-building cultivators. She looked at Zhang Dongling curiously, a somewhat serious old man, and lost interest after just one glance.

Zhang Dongling turned his gaze and fell on Wan Yingying's little face. A strange light flashed in the depths of his eyes, and his aura was quite intimidating.

Although Wan Yingying didn't know what Zhang Dongling was doing, she felt a little uneasy instinctively. She took a few steps back and retreated behind Da Niu.

Zhou Ye also saw that something was wrong. He didn't want to cause trouble, so he was about to take Wan Yingying away, but Zhang Dongling spoke up, "Whose family is this girl from? I think she has a special physique, which is quite compatible with my family's method."

He said, smiling at Wan Yingying: "Would you like to be my disciple?"

Zhang Dongling has a square face and thick eyebrows, and looks quite tough and majestic. At this moment, the corners of his mouth twitched, but there was no smile in his eyes.

Wan Yingying felt uncomfortable no matter how she looked at this person. Without waiting for Zhou Ye to speak, she hurriedly said, "Thank you, I have a teacher."

Zhou Ye was afraid of offending the other party, so he smiled and said, "Senior, it is an honor for this child to be valued by you. But this child already has a teacher. Sorry, sorry..."

Zhang Dongling said calmly: "This child and I are destined to be together. Now that I have met him, I must accept him as my disciple."

Zhou Ye, Daniu, and Wan Yingying all changed their expressions, especially Wan Yingying, whose face suddenly turned pale...

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