I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1662: Chapter 1662: True and False Etiquette, Seeking Profit and Forsaking Desire

Everyone has their own personality.

It’s just that the weak, due to their lack of strength, can only suppress their personalities, typically appearing not too different from the mainstream.

That is what one may call going with the flow.

But the strong, because they are so powerful and stand above the majority, will release their personalities unreservedly, with no need to suppress themselves to conform with the crowd.

Take Dean Cangxuan for example, when people mention him, isn’t the first impression that he’s highly virtuous and possesses an air of dignity similar to that of an immortal?

Who would have thought that Dean Cangxuan is actually squatting next to a tree stump, carelessly tossing a handful of tea leaves into boiling water, wearing a hemp robe that has been worn for who knows how long, with creases all over.

This is a manifestation of an unrestrained personality.

In their view, if you don’t like it, then leave; if you don’t want to make friends, then crawl away. At their realm, expecting them to accommodate others and actively curry favor is almost impossible.

Of course... if you have the value, they might still actively seek your favor.

After all, nearly everything in this world can be traded with benefits. If an exchange can’t be made, it means the benefits you offer are not enough.

”Arrived? Come sit down and try this large-leaf tea of mine.”

Watching Dean Cangxuan squatting there, waving them over.

Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming exchanged glances and then walked over. Just as they were about to bow their hands in a traditional greeting, Dean Cangxuan waved his hand and said, ”Since I’ve called you to Cangxuan Peak, let’s dispense with those empty courtesies. I certainly do not wish to see insincerity take root here.”

Yet Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming insisted on bowing.

Dean Cangxuan frowned slightly at this, his face filled with displeasure as he poured out the two cups of large-leaf tea, ”Not even giving me face, I won’t serve you this tea.”

Ye Qiubai replied with a smile, ”What the elder speaks of are empty courtesies, but our respect is for the elder who works hard for the academy, for resolving our dilemmas in the academy, and for the elder’s willingness to give rogue cultivators a chance to enter the academy for cultivation.”

Cangxuan Academy has an iron rule when it comes to recruiting students: background is irrelevant, only talent matters.

This rule was established by the current Dean Cangxuan.

Although most rogue cultivators have less talent than those from aristocratic families, there are always some hidden gems among them.

Ding Xuan is a case in point.

”So, the respect we offer is not empty as the elder said, but truly heartfelt,” Ye Qiubai summarized with a smile.

Hearing this, Dean Cangxuan’s hand paused for a moment before he laughed heartily and refilled the two cups with water, carelessly taking another handful of large-leaf tea and throwing it in.

”No No-fly Array, yet you still made the climb, that’s commendable. Have some tea, then.”

As he spoke, Dean Cangxuan lightly waved his palm towards Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming, and an intangible force made them sit on the ground, though without any pressure.

”Drink up.”

So the two sipped lightly from their cups, and while it was just common large-leaf tea made with carelessly boiled water, it had an unusual taste.

Drinking tea is like cultivating immortality, focusing on the state of mind. Those with a calm mind can taste the flavor of my tea, while the restless only drink it to quench their thirst,” remarked Dean Cangxuan while he drank.

Watching the somewhat enjoyable expressions on the faces of Ye Qiubai and the other, a hint of appreciation for talent flashed in Dean Cangxuan’s eyes.

Not only are they sincere, but they also maintain calmness in his presence, traits that already put them ahead of ninety percent of the young people in the cultivation world today.

”We are unworthy of the elder’s praise,” Ye Qiubai said.

Dean Cangxuan: ”Coming from The Mortal Realm, to have crossed the Second Level of Thunder Tribulation at such a young age and entered into the Sword Dao Rules Realm is unprecedented. Moreover, you remain humble despite your achievements, knowing when to advance or retreat without arrogance or impatience. Why would you be unworthy?”

Dean Cangxuan’s tone was a bit agitated, seemingly quite excited.

Then, he turned his gaze towards Xu Yeming, saying, ”Though I don’t know what physique you possess, to own the Classic of Mountains and Seas and moreover absorb the bloodline of the Kirin Clan...if I’m not mistaken, you must have absorbed the bloodlines of other mutated beasts as well, right?”

At this point, Dean Cangxuan’s face revealed a trace of playful ridicule, ”You must be the son of that lad Xu Canghai from back then, aren’t you?”

Xu Yeming’s face rippled with shock, and Ye Qiubai also furrowed his brow slightly.

”There’s no need to be wary of me. I’m just an old man whose candle is flickering in the wind; I have no interest in meddling with power struggles,” said Dean Cangxuan with playful hand gesture.

”How did senior know?”

Although Dean Cangxuan hadn’t guessed the Great Wilderness Beast Heart, after all, it was a physique that had never been seen before.

Still, he managed to speak of some of the abilities of the Great Wilderness Beast Heart.

Moreover, ever since Xu Yeming had arrived at Cangxuan Academy, he had never revealed this ability in front of others, so it was surprising when Dean Cangxuan mentioned it.

Dean Cangxuan said with a smile, ”You will find out about it soon.”

”But before that, this old man would like to have a chat with the younger generation; I wonder if my thoughts have fallen behind the times.”

”Please speak, senior,” Ye Qiubai said.

”If there was a method that could allow you to successfully pass through the Ninth Level of Thunder Tribulation, but the prerequisite is at any cost, what choice would you make?”

Dean Cangxuan’s words were very straightforward.

After speaking, he stared intently at the two people before him.

However, Ye Qiubai was not persuaded.

Back at the Ascending God Ruins, he had already faced such a choice.

The condition was to join the Immortal Realm.

Ye Qiubai had refused at that time.

That condition did not seem as difficult to achieve as what Dean Cangxuan had said, and if Ye Qiubai could refuse that, what about this one?

So he said calmly, ”If it goes against my Dao heart, I would naturally refuse.”

Hearing this, Dean Cangxuan shifted his gaze to Xu Yeming.

Xu Yeming was taken aback.

To say he wasn’t tempted would be a lie.

That was the Nine-layered Thunder Tribulation.

Put it this way, if he could pass through the Ninth Level of Thunder Tribulation, as long as he didn’t fall midway, he would surely stand at the peak of the six worlds in the future.

However... to achieve this at any cost.

Xu Yeming searched his soul and found that he couldn’t do it—cultivation, in his view, was meant to protect the people he wanted to protect and to do the things he wanted to do.

What was the point of cultivating if the price he had to pay went against his own heart?

Besides... his master was still there.

With this in mind, Xu Yeming shook his head and smiled, ”My thoughts are the same as my Senior Brother’s.”

Dean Cangxuan laughed: ”You are both intelligent, you should know that by me asking this question, it means I do indeed have such a method, right?”

The two nodded.

”Then you may have just refused the path to the Nine-layered Thunder Tribulation. No regrets? Perhaps I can give you another chance.”

The two shook their heads.

Dean Cangxuan then stood up and said, ”The rejection is quite resolute... Well then, follow this old man and take a trip.”

After these words, Dean Cangxuan pressed his palm against the wooden hut behind him.

The hut instantly turned into sawdust!

Beneath it, there appeared to be a spatial teleportation portal.