Chapter 212 – Out of Sight
In theory, to be accepted as a disciple by a JieDan stage cultivator was definitely a heavenly beauty that could not even be dreamed of for a low-ranked Immortal Cultivator, but after Han Li heard this, he subconsciously detected that something was amiss while he was stunned.
With his qualifications and skills, how could there be such a good thing falling on his head, as for the words that he had made a great achievement for the Yellow Maple Valley and was to be rewarded heavily, Han Li was even more unconvinced. If this Ancestor had won the bet, and on a whim, accepted him as a meritorious servant, there would still be a few moments of sincerity. But obviously lost a mess, but also accept him as a disciple, this can be intriguing!
As Han Li was spinning countless thoughts, Master Li became displeased.
After he had spoken the words to accept Han Li as his disciple, he had thought that the other party would surely be ecstatic and would immediately answer with his mouth full. But who knew that Han Li had actually stood frozen in place, his face full of astonishment not immediately taking a stand, which caused him to become slightly annoyed.
However, on the surface, Master Li naturally still had to maintain the demeanor of the Master Grandmaster, and then faintly said: ”Han Li, if you do not want to worship me as a teacher, you only need to explicitly say so, and I won’t force myself on you! I can give you several other magic artifacts as compensation!”
As soon as Han Li heard these words, he knew that the other party had spoken beautifully, but his heart must be dissatisfied. What would be the consequences of offending this ancestor, Han Li didn’t need to think deeply to understand, and for a Qi Refining Stage disciple such as himself to refuse a JieDan Stage cultivator’s acceptance of his apprenticeship was too out of the ordinary. It was only feared that after refusing, he would incur even more trouble.
Thinking of this, his teeth clenched, no matter what the other side in the end on their own attempts, first this pass in front of them to cope with the past again, anyway, look at this situation is not agreed, their own is absolutely no good fruit to eat.
”To be able to worship under the master ancestor’s door, of course disciple is happy, this is disciple’s honor! Just now, disciple was just so happy that he forgot to open his mouth, please forgive me, Master Ancestor!” A large blush welled up on Han Li’s face as he pretended to have only just regained his senses from his excitement and said in an impatient tone.
Afterward, Han Li knowingly rushed towards Master Ancestor Li and bowed a few times, immediately performing the Great Rite of Worship.
”Very well! From today onwards, you are my Li Huayuan’s disciple, and this Bilight Blade artifact will be taken as a meet-and-greet gift from your master.” Li Huayuan’s face was full of smiles as he reached out to assist Han Li and handed over a long turquoise-colored blade, which was definitely a top-tier magic artifact judging by its sparkling spiritual light.
Han Li solemnly received the long knife with both hands and bowed again to show his respect. Only then did he seem overjoyed to stand up.
And the other disciples around looking dumbfounded, two eyes on fire. Look at Han Li’s eyes are strange incomparable, wish that the person who went to pick up the magic weapon is their own, rather than a long time to look at the eyes of Han Li.
Although Han Li wasn’t clear about what others had in mind, the fiery gaze that fell on him made him guess, and he couldn’t help but cry and laugh in his heart!
If it was possible. He also ba not this master ancestor is looking at other people, rather than his own this unlucky ghost it! To know, the previous master Mo Daifu brought the lesson, he can still remember it! Now good, and came to a greater ability to have another figure of the master, which really Han Li speechless!
”After a while, if you succeed in building your foundation, I will take you to my place and accept you as an official disciple. If the foundation is not yet established, it doesn’t matter, I will also give you a few pointers on the techniques.” Master Li instructed Han Li.
”Yes, Master!” Han Li naturally had no other opinions. Very honestly, he promised.
”Alright, it’s getting late. Go back to Yellow Maple Valley!” Master Li looked at the sky and said.
Next, the crowd once again mounted Master Ancestor Li’s Silver Armored Horned Python and flew for several days before returning to the Yellow Maple Valley.
As soon as they entered the valley, Master Ancestor Li Huayuan took two stewards and went to the council hall. While the others dispersed and went back to their own residences, waiting for their rewards a few days later.
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Inside a hut within the Hundred Medicinal Gardens of the Yellow Maple Valley, the little old man, Master Ma, stared at Han Li with wide eyes as if he had seen a ghost, and muttered nonstop, “It’s impossible, not only did you not die, but you also picked up a leak in the forbidden land, handing over more than twenty spirit medicines at once, and being accepted by Master Uncle Li as a registered disciple!”
”Yes, Master Ma! Do I count this as a deep source of fortune and amazing creation!” Han Li sat across from the little old man and said with a smile, as if he was very pleased with himself.
When the little old man heard Han Li’s words, his face returned to normal, but he replaced it with an odd look that looked straight at Han Li, making Han Li’s heart furtive, not knowing what the other party’s intentions were.
”Han kid, your trip to the forbidden land this time, you did gain quite a lot, far beyond my expectations!” The little old man said with a long sigh.
”I didn’t expect it myself!” Han Li casually coped.
”But, do you know the true intentions of Master Li in accepting you as a named disciple?” The little old man’s next words, which showed a slight hint of regret, caused Han Li to freeze, but then he was overjoyed. However, he still forced himself to hold back his inner urges and feigned confusion as he said in surprise, “Senior Ma, could it be that there are other reasons for Senior Ancestor Li to accept a disciple?”
”Senior Uncle? Hehehe! Since Senior Han has already worshipped under Senior Uncle Li’s door, it’s enough to call me Senior Ma in the future, Senior Uncle wouldn’t dare to respond anymore!” The little old man lightly shook his head and said slowly.
”Cough! Why would Senior Ma make fun of Senior Nephew, who doesn’t know that the Immortal Cultivation World is based on seniority by merit, as long as I haven’t entered the Foundation Establishment Stage for a single day, Senior Ma will naturally still be my elder.” Han Li said very sincerely, and immediately poured a cup of medicinal flower tea for the little old man, handing it to come other.
”Not bad, not bad, a child can be taught! It seems that you haven’t been swept away by all of this, so I’ll give you the lowdown in advance. In fact, if I don’t say it, you’ll know it in another three or four days.” The little old man nodded in satisfaction and said indifferently.
Han Li was slightly stunned at this, but listened intently to the other party’s following words. Knowing that he could have been in a constant state of trepidation regarding Master Li’s sudden acceptance of him as a disciple, he naturally wouldn’t let it go if he could know the inside story earlier.
”What kind of reward do you think you’ll get for turning in so many spirit pills this time?” The little old man turned his words around and suddenly asked.
”It can be exchanged for two Foundation Establishment Pills, right? I’ve inquired beforehand, and anyone who turns in around ten spirit medicines will be able to exchange them for one Foundation Establishment Dan.” Knowing that the other party must have a purpose for asking this, Han Li answered honestly.
”Hmph! When the reward comes down in a few days, you’ll only be blessed with one Foundation Establishment Dan, don’t dream about two!” The little old man said with a slight sneer.
”What? How could this be! Could it be that someone else is withholding the reward?” Han Li nearly jumped up with a look of disbelief.
”There’s no such thing as deductions, and no one dares to do so! It’s only you who got a smaller reward, everyone else should have gotten the full amount. Otherwise, who will participate in the Scarlet Trial next time!” The little old man bristled and said.
”Could it be because of Master Li?” Han Li cocked his head and thought for a moment before saying with a serious expression.
”You’re not too stupid, finding the point so quickly. It’s indeed because Master Li accepted you as his disciple!” Appreciation flashed in the little old man’s eyes as he nodded.
”There is an unwritten rule in this sect, where there is a clear master-disciple relationship, the one who is the master has the right to extract half of the tribute that the disciple hands over to the sect as a gift of thanks to the master, of course this is limited to just one time, and the next time will not be an exception. And the spirit medicine you picked up in the forbidden land is also considered to be some kind of tribute to the division. So according to my estimation, the reason why Uncle Li is so enthusiastic to accept you as his disciple, 80% is because he is looking at your ten or so plants as a gift of thanks to the master. With only half of the spirit pills arriving at the top, your reward will naturally only be half, so you shouldn’t wish for two more Foundation Establishment Pills.” The little old man carefully explained to Han Li.
Han Li frowned for a moment, but did not show any expression of exasperation or dissatisfaction, only bowing his head in silence, which caused the little old man to be a bit shocked and quite surprised. He naturally didn’t know that instead of being angry, Han Li now let out a long breath and let go of the heart he had been carrying.
This new master, who turned out to have taken a liking to his elixir, was really out of his expectation, but it also put Han Li’s mind at ease. A Foundation Establishment Pill was really nothing to him who was about to open the furnace for alchemy! As long as he was able to succeed in his alchemy, a mere grain would naturally not be put in his eyes.
The little old man didn’t know Han Li’s state of mind, he saw that Han Li hadn’t uttered a single sound, and thought that Han Li was holding back a bellyful of sulkiness, but was just good at controlling it without revealing it. He laughed softly and comforted Han Li, ”Although you’re missing a Foundation Establishment Pill, in exchange for being accepted as a named disciple by Senior Uncle Li, it’s not bad, it’s not much of a loss. You know, your qualifications are really not that good, and even if you take two Foundation Establishment Pills, the hope of succeeding in building a foundation is still slim. It would be better to use one pellet to exchange for Uncle Li, the big backer, so that even if you are still in the Qi Refining Stage in the future, basically no one will dare to bully you up and down the sect, knowing that even though Uncle Li is not genuinely accepting you as a disciple, but after all, you are still holding his brand, and the general disciples and stewards who will easily find you trouble. Moreover, as far as I know, Master Li is very protective of his shortcomings!”
Han Li was somewhat touched in his heart when he heard this, from the time the little old man gave him two bottles of pills when he went to the forbidden land, he had already seen that the other party was a person with a cold exterior and a warm heart, and that he was a really good person! But now these words, Han Li even more in his heart, the other side seems to be worth deep friendship ah!
Han Li thought this in his heart, but on the surface, he still had to make a show of being barely moved by the little old man’s words, and smiled bitterly for a few moments before finally opening his mouth to speak, and casually said a few words to him.
Seeing that Han Li seemed to have recovered from the blow, this Master Ma was very happy in his heart, and soon left with his farewells. The Hundred Medicine Garden was naturally handed over to Han Li anew.