Chapter 78 (1/2)
Chapter 78: Unofficial Disciple
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
The days in June were as though the face of children, they changed from time to time. The sun shone brightly at noon, but when the night gradually approached, light rain floated and rhythmically dripped down from the sky. The entire South Gate Town was enveloped by a hazy-misty rain, and vaguely, lights were lit one after another.
In his villa, Tang Xiu sat cross-legged in his bedroom’s balcony, and quietly sensed the inside of his body. After cultivating for a few days, the 9 spheres of stars had become increasingly bright. He could sense his strength surging like tidal waves even though he was sitting cross-legged. The power circulated into his limbs and all the 5 major bones of his body.
He knew that it was imperative to start cultivating for the Skin Strengthening Stage. He planned that after he finished helping Jia Ruidao and came back, he would give his all to find all the necessary medicinal herbs and Spirit Stones. If it was very difficult to find them in such a short time, he could only ask for some help from Chen Zhizhong.
“Treading on the cultivation path has always been full of dangers and hardships. But it’s the inevitable adversities that I must brave. Only then will I step on brilliance again.”
In his previous life, it was very rare for him to get distressed due to lacking necessary cultivation resources. But the resources on Earth were scarce. If he wanted to cultivate the Heavenly Art of Cosmic Genesis, he must give his all to get the resources he needed, even though it was extremely difficult. He was an eagle that must soar in the sky, flying bravely against the current to reach his lofty ambition. He believed that nothing would make him baffled despite the adversities he must face.
“Hmm?”
With his spiritual sense, he immediately sensed Chen Zhizhong’s arrival.
At the first floor…
With an astonished expression, Chen Zhizhong observed the villa’s decoration. He had to admit that his own place was not as good as this villa. He couldn’t help but envy Long Hanwen for having a capable son with such exquisite vision and accurate judgment in investment. It absolutely could be regarded as a business elite with an outstanding talent.
“You have come!”
Tang Xiu walked downstairs with an indifferent expression.
Chen Zhizhong’s heart tightened as he respectfully greeted and spoke, “Master!”
Tang Xiu didn’t refute him. He walked toward the sofa in the living room and calmly spoke, “I once had a few unofficial disciples, and I’m perfectly aware of all the hardships when teaching apprentices. So I don’t have much time to waste on teaching disciples. But before you worship me as a Master, I have a request for you.”
“Please do tell!” Chen Zhizhong hurriedly spoke.
Never once had he expected that Tang Xiu would have received a few apprentices at such a young age. That meant, didn’t he already have a few Senior Brothers?
Tang Xiu said, “No hurry. I want to ask a few questions. If your answer can satisfy me, from now on you will be my disciple. If not, then you can go back. Everything you see and hear today must never be exposed to the outside.”
Chen Zhizhong’s mind moved and said, “Please do ask! I’ll answer them.”
Tang Xiu pointed to the top and said, “Do you believe that there’s a heaven above the heavens and that there are higher existences above our Earth?”
Chen Zhizhong said, “Absolutely! The universe is vast and boundless. Who knows how many civilizations and new worlds there are.”
Tang Xiu shook his head and said, “What I mean is not the universe, but planes. Have you heard stories in the world about Immortals which spoke of higher planes than the Human Realm, such as the Demon Realm, Immortal Realm, and God Realm? Do you think such higher existences exist on those planes?”
Chen Zhizhong thought deeply before he slowly replied, “I don’t know.”
Tang Xiu asked, “If those planes exist, can you accept the fact?”
Chen Zhizhong nodded without hesitation, “Myriads of bizarre and strange things are capable of existing in the infinite universe. In a broader view, such existences like Demons, Immortals, and the God Realms are also possible. If those really exist, I naturally can accept that.”
Tang Xiu continued asking, “Next question. How much do you know about people who take the cultivation path?”
Cultivator?
Could it be …
His mind rotated faster and spoke solemnly, “Cultivators, in my opinion, are people of legend. I only know about them from myths and fables. But never once have I seen them with my own eyes in real life. I did hear that there are 2 places that have these deity-like existences, but I cannot verify it.”
Tang Xiu asked, “Where?”
“Qinghai and Tibet.” Chen Zhizhong replied.
Tang Xiu silently nodded and said, “Even if I teach you something, you will be unlikely to have great achievements. Knowing this, will you still be willing to worship me as a Master?”
Without even thinking or hesitating, Chen Zhizhong answered, “As long as I can practice and improve my martial arts, I will worship you as my Master.”
Tang Xiu pointed to the door and said, “You answered the things I already knew, you can go now.”
Chen Zhizhong stared blankly as he instantly felt a coldness invade his body. He didn’t know what was wrong with his answer, even making Tang Xiu unwilling to accept him as a disciple.
“Could you tell me what was wrong with my answer that didn’t satisfy you?”
Tang Xiu said, “My disciples have no need for martial arts. What they need is a firm heart, with a firm will and conviction to brave adversities, and the courage to fight against fate. From the beginning to the end, my cultivation techniques that my disciples will have to learn thoroughly will defy the heavens. If you have the slightest carelessness, you will be consigned to eternal damnation and accidents beyond redemption. To make it short and easy to understand, if one were to study under me, the most important thing is to cultivate the mind and heart, and the next is cultivating talent and morals.”
Chen Zhizhong immediately knelt in front of Tang Xiu and firmly spoke, “That conviction and heart, I have them. If I can be stronger, even if I must fight against the heavens, never will I back off from it.”
Tang Xiu looked at him deeply. Looking at the determination on Cheng Zhizhong’s face, he was silent for a long time before he nodded and said, “Go make tea and then kowtow to me.”