Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 210: Chapter 140: Taking a Master

”Danhai Pavilion?”

Upon hearing this name, Lv Jingwen was first taken aback and then gave an awkward smile.

How could he not be familiar with Danhai Pavilion, the very shop they had just visited founded by Zhou Xun.

With a thought, he immediately guessed the reason.

Over the years, because of him and his son, they had always repressed Danhai Pavilion.

The people below followed suit and naturally caused trouble for those from Danhai Pavilion whenever they got the chance.

Now Zhou Xun has been taken as a direct disciple by Master White Cloud, having the background of the Immortal City.

Everyone has the same backing now, so naturally, grievances are settled as grievances and enmities as enmities.

Lv Jingwen glanced at the steward and said:

”If you hadn’t bullied them so often, why would the other party cause you trouble?”

”Alright, now that Alchemist Zhou has joined Master White Cloud’s sect, we are of the same Immortal City lineage, and part of brotherly shops. Let’s end today’s matter here, and you shall not trouble the people of Danhai Pavilion anymore, understand?”

”But...”

The middle-aged steward was about to speak when he saw Lv Jingwen’s expression, so he closed his mouth and complied with hands cupped in salute.

”How is it?”

At this moment, Lv Qingyuan inquired about the cause of the matter.

Lv Jingwen roughly narrated it once.

”My son and I have just come to terms with Alchemist Zhou, we can’t let these people ruin it. You must admonish them well!”

Lv Qingyuan warned.

”I understand, father!”

...

At the Golden Spring Cave Mansion, after Lv Qingyuan and his son left, for several days in a row, people came to visit, and Zhou Xun received them one by one.

Soon, it was the day when Zhou Xun’s apprenticeship ceremony was officially held.

Cyan Ape Hall.

Feng Tingli led two teams of guards to handle the reception at the entrance.

All cultivators in White Cloud Immortal City above the Foundation Establishment Stage, as well as prominent cultivation clans and shopkeepers from surrounding areas, all received invitations to the ceremony.

Besides, because of Zhou Xun’s relationship, some cultivators from Golden Spring Lane who had good relations with Zhou Xun were also allowed to enter.

As soon as the time reached 9:00 AM, cultivators could be seen arriving from various directions.

Some came in groups, while others came alone.

”Daoist Brother Liu, you are also here to witness Alchemist Zhou’s apprenticeship ceremony?”

A lanky, long-faced middle-aged man, with a face full of joy, greeted a long-bearded elder not far away.

”So it’s Daoist Li, you also received an invitation!” The long-bearded elder looked towards the source of the voice, and immediately saw a familiar face, feeling quite pleased.

The two had attended Zhou Xun’s Foundation Establishment celebration together previously, and the middle-aged man even, under the elder’s advice, presented a generous gift of three hundred Spirit Stones.

Afterwards, he successfully sent his son to Danhai Pavilion to become an Alchemy Apprentice.

Now, twenty years later, his son has become a Tier One Middle-Grade Alchemist, renowned throughout Golden Spring Lane.

”Haha, indeed!”

The middle-aged man laughed heartily, with a hint of gratitude in his tone:

”If not for Daoist Brother’s guidance back then, my son would not have joined Danhai Pavilion and become a Tier One Middle-Grade Alchemist!”

”Brother Li, there’s no need for such courtesy. Meeting you here today is fate, why not join forces to watch the ceremony?” The elder waved his hand dismissively.

His grandson is now also a member of Danhai Pavilion, although not skilled in Alchemy, he has achieved the rank of steward and holds a relatively high position.

In terms of status, it’s no less than the middle-aged man’s son.

Just then, a round-faced middle-aged man dressed as a historian came over and politely greeted the two.

”Daoist Li, you’re also here to watch the ceremony? And this Daoist is?”

”Greetings, Shopkeeper Hu. This is Daoist Li, here to watch the ceremony with me!” The middle-aged man immediately reciprocated with cupped hands upon seeing him.

The round-faced middle-aged man was the shopkeeper of the Ten Thousand Spirits Tower, which, like the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, sold various spirit materials and treasures. The middle-aged man recognized him due to numerous transactions with the Ten Thousand Spirits Tower.

Yet typically, this Shopkeeper Hu was quite proud and aloof, rarely giving him any attention. Today, however, he was surprisingly polite.

”I am Li Huaji, greetings to Shopkeeper Hu!” The elder actually recognized this Shopkeeper Hu, having visited the Ten Thousand Spirits Tower a few times, yet he was never personally received, hence Shopkeeper Hu didn’t recognize him.

”Are the two of you acquainted with Alchemist Zhou by any chance?”

At this point, the round-faced middle-aged man voiced the question in his mind.

Those who could attend the ceremony were either exceptionally cultivated or held respectable positions.

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance, immediately understanding why Shopkeeper Hu lowered himself to greet them.

”At the time Alchemist Zhou first came to the Immortal City, he lived in the same lane with us, so we became familiar. Today, invited by Alchemist Zhou, we are here to watch the ceremony!”

The middle-aged man said with a smile, explaining softly.

”Ah, who would have thought you two Daoists knew Alchemist Zhou from humble beginnings! What a fortunate encounter!” The round-faced middle-aged man’s eyes lit up, his expression grew richer, and his manner became more warm and sociable.

”It’s all thanks to Alchemist Zhou’s loyalty and remembrance of old friends!” The Liu-named elder stated lightly.

”Our meeting today is fated, shall we go in together to witness the ceremony?” Shopkeeper Hu eagerly invited.

”Sure!”

”Please!”

Amid laughter and banter, the three of them entered the Cyan Ape Hall together.

...

When noon arrived, the apprenticeship ceremony officially began.

”Master White Cloud has arrived!”

As the bell tolled, an elder slowly flew in, landing on the high stage of the Cyan Ape Hall.

Master White Cloud’s other disciples stood on both sides, attending to him.

”Greetings to Master White Cloud!”

The cultivators on the scene faced the elder, bowed in unison, and their voices echoed like a great bell throughout the hall.

”No need for excessive formalities!” The elder waved his hand.

”This White Cloud Immortal City of mine, I have established it for several centuries, having accepted twenty-two disciples!”

”A century ago, I accepted my last disciple, planning not to accept any more disciples!”

”However, given the presence of such an extraordinary talent, I have broken my routine and accepted him as a disciple. Today, I ask you all to bear witness!”

”Zhou Xun!” Master White Cloud raised his voice as he spoke.

”Disciple present!”

At this point, Zhou Xun below the stage mounted onto it, cupping his hands in salute.

”I wish to take you as my twenty-third direct disciple, are you willing?”

”Disciple is willing!”

Zhou Xun replied loudly.

”Very well, joining my sect requires adhering to my sect rules,”

”No disciple of mine shall kill one another...”

Master White Cloud recited each of the twenty-one sect regulations explicitly.

”Can you abide by them?”

”Disciple can!” Zhou Xun replied firmly.

Seeing this, Master White Cloud nodded slightly.

At this time, Liu Bo’an, the highest-ranking disciple under Master White Cloud, came in,

carrying a tray with a pot of Spirit Tea and a teacup, approaching Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun poured a cup of Spirit Tea, came before Master White Cloud, and offered the tea with both hands:

”Master, please have some tea!”

Master White Cloud accepted it, lifted the lid, sipped gently, and then placed it back on the tray.

”From today on, you are my twenty-third direct disciple!”