Chapter 1497: Accepting a Disciple on Behalf of the Master

Jiang Hao was overjoyed when he heard that Master Xuanji wanted to join Laoshan. Ever since he met Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun, this idea had arisen in his heart. There was also a small selfishness in working so hard to save the two of them.

He had been thinking about how to join a major sect and systematically learn the methods of cultivating immortals. Meeting these two people was an opportunity. Don't be dismissive just because Laoshan ranked sixth in the world of cultivating immortals. The sixth ranked sect was also a top sect.

Sometimes when an opportunity comes, you should seize it firmly and work hard. Don't be too ambitious. If you expect something better, it will most likely make you miss the only opportunity in life.

As for him being a disciple of Maoshan in the real world, does joining Laoshan count as betrayal?

Absolutely not.

Every world has its own life. Being too rigid is pedantic.

Besides, Maoshan and Laoshan are all Taoist sects. It’s not like they switched to Buddhism and believed in Jesus. Ten thousand flowers can grow from one tree. The Taoist sects in the world are one family. It’s not considered apostasy at all.

They all have the same ancestor, they all worship the Taoist ancestors of the Sanqing Dynasty, and there are many exchanges between Taoist sects. What is the difference between Quanzhen, Zhengyi, Laoshan and Maoshan?

Listening and understanding will only help him learn richer knowledge.

Jiang Hao put down the chess pieces, stood up and exited the small pavilion, bowing deeply to Master Xuanji, "This junior is willing to come to Mount Laoshan to learn the magic of immortality."

The old Taoist stroked his beard with a smile on his face, nodded and said: "Well, since you are willing, then I will offer incense to Master Laoshan. As long as the Master issues a decree, I can admit you. Now you write down your birth date and horoscope." Come down to me."

The old Taoist waved his fly whisk, and there were pens, ink, paper and inkstone beside him. Jiang Hao blinked and wrote the birth date of this world and handed it to the old Taoist respectfully.

Master Xuanji looked at the horoscopes, nodded and said, "You were born in the year of Yang and when the sun is rising. No wonder your given name is Hanyang. It's very good."

As the old man spoke, a white cloud suddenly rose up from under his buttocks, dragging him up and flying towards the main hall of Mount Laoshan, and soon disappeared among the sea of ​​clouds.

Jiang Hao watched the old Taoist leave and felt happy, but suddenly a cloud of mist drifted over, and he only felt a chill on his body. Suddenly he realized that he seemed to have been forgotten by the old Taoist at Wanghai Pavilion. This place was dozens of miles away from the main hall of the main peak of Laoshan Mountain, and there was no crane to take his place. , I could only use Qinggong to run back.

The difference in treatment is huge.

The old Taoist flew back to the back mountain of Mount Laoshan and walked into the main worship hall. The old Taoist flicked his fly whisk, and the temple door closed automatically. Then a golden light flashed, and the defensive formation was activated to prevent outside interference.

In the enshrinement hall sits the statue of the founder of Mount Laoshan. There are four smaller statues on both sides. They are the ancestors who ascended to the immortal world. Laoshan Mountain was founded more than a thousand years ago. The ancestors practiced Taoism for three hundred years and ascended to the immortal world. To this day, By the time Xuanji was born, it was already the ninth generation, and it was an endless line, thanks to the protection of the master and the four seniors of the sect who had ascended to the immortal world.

Ever since the heaven and earth became filthy, the gods no longer descended, and Laoshan's divine magic could no longer be used, Laoshan's status has been deteriorating. Now it can maintain its sixth position in the world of immortality. The main reason is that there are two golden elixir monks sitting in the clinic.

The biggest foundation of Laoshan today is still the magic of inviting gods, but it can only be used by one's own elders. Unless monsters attack the mountain gate and the sect is in danger of destruction, it will not be used easily, so as not to destroy the ancestors. The spiritual path.

Immortal cultivators all talk about the ruthless path, but it also depends on how far you have cultivated. The Supreme Saint, the ancestor of Sanqing Taoism, can reach the ruthless path, but there are a few disciples below who have accomplished this path and completely forget their emotions and nature. Since they have not succeeded, then It’s friendship, and naturally it’s indispensable to take care of one’s own sect.

Master Xuanji picked up three sticks of incense sticks from the side, lit them with the help of the everlasting lamp, inserted the incense sticks into the incense burner, and above a few wisps of sandalwood smoke, Master Xuanji bowed respectfully and said:

"Respectfully to all the ancestors, Xuanji, a disciple of the ninth generation, has something to report. Now he has met a talented man who intends to work in Laoshan and strengthen the strength of Laoshan. This son is a casual cultivator. He is only twenty-one years old. Now his cultivation has reached the peak of foundation building. Because, one day I may be able to achieve a golden elixir.”

"Yu Heng and I are both old. There is no hope of promotion in this life. The lifespan is limited to more than a hundred years. The sect will decline even more if there are no golden elixir monks to take charge. I hope all the masters can estimate whether it is possible to accept this son into the gate wall of Laoshan Mountain. , for my disciple.”

"This son's surname is Jiang Minghao, and his courtesy name is Hanyang. He is from Lanxi County, Jinhua Prefecture. His birth date is: the ninth hour of the ninth lunar month of the Jiawu Year."

After Master Xuanji finished speaking, he knelt on the futon, kowtowed respectfully three times, then stood up and waited for his master's reply.

Seeing that the sandalwood incense was almost finished burning but there was no reply yet, Master Xuanji thought to herself, is there no master on duty today?

Just when he was wondering whether to burn another stick of incense, a voice like a great bell suddenly sounded in the worship hall, "Xuanji, I have received your invitation."

Hearing this voice, Master Xuanji was startled. Unexpectedly, the one who responded today was actually Master Leshan, the founder of the mountain. You know, in the past, several other masters were on duty, and the founder rarely sent messages back. He didn't want to accept a disciple today, but he was so alarmed. The founder.

Master Xuanji immediately knelt on the futon and said, "Disciple Xuanji pays homage to the ancestor of Leshan!"

"I have seen your request. This boy is in a special situation and you cannot accept him as a disciple." said the founding master Leshan Zhenren.

Xuanji was stunned, and countless thoughts suddenly came into her mind. Could it be that Jiang Hao was unknown and conflicted with Laoshan, or did he come to Laoshan with ulterior motives and malicious intentions? Many bad thoughts were rolling in his mind.

At this moment, the Patriarch's voice continued: "This son has an extraordinary origin. He is now a god. It is not appropriate for you to accept him as your disciple."

The old Taoist was shocked. He never thought that Jiang Hao would have a divine position, but he was obviously a mortal.

"I wonder if Master knows what position Jiang Hao ranks in?" asked Xuanji Zhenren.

"The City God of the World!"

The loud voice echoed in the worship hall, and Xuanji Laodao was shocked. You know, the City God is already a very respected god, especially in this dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first god in the world.

I never expected that the young scholar, a casual cultivator, would have such a great background.

At this time, the master continued to transmit the voice: "The City God is willing to worship Laoshan, which is a blessing for Laoshan. I just calculated that there may be a big change in that world, perhaps it should be on this new City God. It is not appropriate for you to accept him as a disciple. You can accept a disciple on behalf of the master and be of the same generation as you."

"Disciple understands," Xuanji Zhenren bowed immediately after hearing the master's oral instructions.

Just when Xuanji Zhenren thought that the master had left, the master suddenly sent a message again, "This may be the opportunity for Laoshan to flourish, you should seize it well."

The old Taoist was shocked, knowing that the old ancestor had become an immortal and could calculate some of the secrets of heaven. He also understood the meaning of this. Jiang Hao's identity and origin were not simple, so he must be treated well and assisted when necessary, and Laoshan would benefit from it.

"Disciple knows!"

Xuanji Zhenren bowed again.

This time, the master did not send a message again. Xuanji Zhenren knew that the ancestor had left, so he slowly straightened up, left the worship hall and returned to the main hall of the headmaster.

Called the disciple on duty next to him, "Go and notify Xiuyuan and Sichun, and ask them to invite Jiang Hao to the main hall."

The disciple obeyed the order and went.

The old Taoist took out a Taoist talisman from his arms, chanted a few words silently, and threw it out. The Taoist talisman flew away. Not long after, a white cloud fell on the main hall platform, and an old Taoist in a gray cloth Taoist robe walked into the main hall. This old Taoist also had white hair and white beard, but it looked a little messy, not as neat as Xuanji Zhenren's.

"Brother, what are you looking for?" Yuheng Zhenren walked to the side of the old Taoist and found a cushion to sit down.

"Junior brother, just now the Leshan Grandmaster gave an oral instruction, asking us to accept disciples on behalf of the master, accept Jiang Hao as a disciple of Laoshan, you and my junior brother." Xuanji Zhenren said.

Yuheng Zhenren was stunned, "Why is it arranged like this to accept disciples on behalf of the master?"

"Because Jiang Hao has an extraordinary origin, already has a divine position, and has a very high status."

"How high?"

"The City God of the World!"

After hearing this, the old Taoist Yuheng couldn't help but take a breath, just like when Xuanji Zhenren heard the news.

"The City God of the World, he already has a divine position, and the path he will take in the future is different, why does he come to worship Laoshan?" Yuheng Zhenren said with some confusion.

"I don't understand either, and the Leshan Grandmaster finally instructed that the heavenly secrets may change, and it is the opportunity for Laoshan to carry forward and flourish, let us seize it well." Xuanji Zhenren said.

Yuheng Zhenren nodded and said nothing more.

The hall fell into silence. Both of them were thinking about things, analyzing what changes would the joining of the City God to Laoshan bring to Laoshan, and how Laoshan should seize the opportunity.

After a long while, Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun brought Jiang Hao to the main hall, and the three bowed to meet Xuanji and Yuheng.

This was the first time Jiang Hao met Yuheng. He looked at this slightly unkempt old Taoist very seriously. This old Taoist was an alchemy master. It was said that his alchemy level could be ranked in the top three in the entire cultivation world. Jiang Hao muttered in his heart that unkemptness might be a common problem for technical talents.

Xuanji looked at Jiang Hao and said kindly: "Jiang Hao, just now I asked the master for instructions. The master instructed that you have an extraordinary identity and let me accept disciples on behalf of the master and enter Laoshan Gate with my peers. Are you willing?"

Jiang Hao was stunned for a moment, but soon accepted it. The old Taoist had already pointed out that he knew his extraordinary identity and must have known his identity as the City God.

I thought to myself that we are here to learn skills, and we can worship anyone. Now that we are of the same generation as the head, we don’t have to kowtow, which is actually better.

“Jiang Hao is willing.” Jiang Hao said with a smile.

Xuanji Zhenren nodded with a smile, and Yuheng Zhenren beside him also nodded, and the matter was settled.

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun, who were standing next to them, were shocked beyond words, and they kept churning. What was going on? On the way here, they asked the master why he was looking for Jiang Hao. Jiang Hao said that Xuanji Zhenren invited him to join Laoshan. The two of them were happy to say that they would be brothers from now on. Jiang Hao also asked them to take good care of him, his junior brother.

How did a good junior brother become a master uncle in the blink of an eye?

The master ordered to accept disciples on behalf of the master. What is the origin of Jiang Hao?