Chapter 1 (1/2)
“Master…” A young boy’s crisp and clear voice rang out from a distance The voice was followed by the sound of approaching footsteps “Master” The boy stuck his head over the door’s threshold and peered inside
Hissilently, not even chanting the Buddhist sutras, and the boy ran into the roohter, “Master, I didn’t catch the rabbit… but I’ll give you the mushrooms that I picked”
The Oldon the bed opened his eyes with a s to findabout eating a rabbit in front ofno respect” The old er
The young boy laughed and shook his head froone threemeat…”
” You… This kid…” The old h or cry “In two days, your teacher’s friend will be coious man, so show a little respect, okay?”
“Master’s friend?”
The Old ot up, went over to the door overlooking the entire mountain, and exclai of a single mountain without a rabbit Under the Zhao, where is any stability?”
Master, what did you say? The youth silently thought, but not daring to interrupt the master
“Ye Sheng You didn’t have a mother or a father For you, as a teacher, I have looked for them but there have been no results You were found on this tereen leaf and that’s why you were na
“In two days, your Master’s friend will coive you some advice so he can help you join a school Naturally when practicing and learning The Way, you must remember to watch your attitude”
The Old , because you aren’t a Buddhist, as a teacher, I have to o down this road…”
“Cultivation…” Ye Sheng quietly tightened his fists Immortal… he had heard many of his seniors talk of it Of course, it was unthinkable and unattainable for a norlowed, rich with anticipation
In the Zhao Dynasty, innumerable amounts of people were unaware of these school These places were unreachable, and even a those feho arrived, many chose to quit
Cultivation! It only exists as a legend ale word, it contains many secrets
People say, “Once the first man understands the way, others can follow”
But they do not understand the difficulty and loneliness that comes with it
Cultivators sharpen their minds and hone their qi
Many want to be able to cultivate, but theyand all fame and fortune!
Yet those without perseverance and aptitude should not even try!
So, if one has the ability to genuinely cultivate qi, then people would say they were te their soul!
Because of this ability, the oldto enter a school
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The next day, as Ye Sheng waited for the guest to arrive, a purple cloud appeared in the east, and a youngin front of Ye Sheng in the blink of an eye!
The arriving youth faced Ye Sheng and saluted
“The disciple greets his master!”
Ye Sheng was stunned, he turned around and saw hisbehind him
Seeing the youngster the old , now that you have entered the ranks of the cultivators you no longer have to call me Master”
Zhou Tong shook his head and said, “Zhou Tong will never be ungrateful towards Master, for the rest of my life This, this is my dedication!”
The Old hts then I cannot stop you, but let me thank you and hope you will have many achievements…”
Zhou Tong listened to the old
“Is this the child?”
Ye Sheng did not look into his eyes; he felt that within the youngster’s eyes any secret of his could be revealed
The Old , if you honor me, then you must not treat this boy too rudely”
Zhou Tong slanced away beforebowing to show his respect and looked away
“Is it not proper to return his respect?” The old
“Ye Sheng pays his respects!” Ye Sheng looked at his reets Senior Zhou”
Zhou Tong’s eyes flashed with e, “No need to be so courteous Junior brother, if you have the determination and willpower, then I will assist you”
Zhou Tong turned to the master and said, “Master, Junior brother, this time I have one more mission to complete for my school Junior brother, wait here for a few days and prepare After I finish ether we shall return to the school, okay?”
“Good, this is very good” The old o I and your Junior brother ait for you to return”
When Zhou Tong heard this statement, his eyes narrowed in concentration
He dared not to go against his old round and vanished to his destination
This person…
Ye Sheng in his mind pondered about what had just happened
This year, he was already 14 years old Previously, many people had climbed the mountain to have their fortunes read and because of this he quickly learned how to observe people through their actions and their speech!
This Zhou senior of his acted polite to his arded the master but not the disciple He looked like one who is concerned but is in fact, truly stingy! This could be seen fro had decided, he would not get on his senior’s bad side
“Ye Sheng, what are you thinking about?” The master asked
Ye Sheng shook his head, “Nothing”
“I know you are thinking of so it”
Ye Sheng looked at hishad left in Nevertheless he shook his head
“Ye Sheng,” the er in his voice, “I know you are curious If not for the require him, how could he possibly ask to allow you in for free? Such a trivial matter…”
The old man wanted to persuade hi refused to speak, he sighed and sat back
Ye Sheng looked up inquisitively to see what histo do
Though it seemed that his master’s eyes held a lack of e could do nothing but give up on trying to understand him
“Ye Sheng, you reht in his eyes betrayed his thoughts “I single-handedly raised you, and I know you how much you love to have fun, but I also know that you are a smart kid
“Do not trust others easily and you must not treat others unfairly…”
Ye Sheng quickly nodded his head
Suddenly Ye Sheng asked, “Master… will I not be able to return?”
“The school has its rules”