Chapter 329 Sect Daily Life (Middle)
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The two chatted for a while longer, and as they parted, Ye Fan gave Guo Fugui a hearty hug, finally asking the question in his heart:
"I say, did you really not think for a moment that I came here just to see you?"
Guo Fugui shook his head:
"Even the outer sect is like this; do you really think I don't know how fierce the competition within the Immortal Spirit Holy Land is? Wait until you have achieved fame and success; it is not too late for us to meet at the mountain summit!"
Ye Fan stared at Guo Fugui for a moment, then said solemnly:
"Good, you and I shall meet at the summit! It's a promise!"
...
Once Ye Fan's figure disappeared into the clouds, a group of outer sect disciples immediately surrounded him.
"Brother Guo, is True Disciple Ye really your friend?" a young disciple asked, his face full of admiration.
Guo Fugui shook his head and, amidst the disappointed looks of the crowd, grinned:
"Not a friend."
He patted his chest, "He is a brother!"
A burst of exclamations immediately erupted around the stone pavilion.
Guo Fugui looked in the direction Ye Fan had left, his eyes filled with pride.
He could feel in his heart that no matter how their identities changed, some bonds of friendship had not altered.
...
On the other side, Ye Fan arrived in front of the Scripture Pavilion.
The nine-story pavilion stood towering, emitting an aura of ancient simplicity and vicissitudes.
The outer sect disciple guarding the pavilion was meditating at the entrance; sensing Ye Fan's arrival, he slowly opened his eyes.
"True Disciple Ye."
The guarding disciple greeted him attentively.
"I am looking for the Saintess."
Ye Fan went straight to the point.
A look of understanding flashed in the eyes of the Pavilion Elder:
"The top floor."
Seeing the confusion on Ye Fan's face, he added, "Take this."
Saying this, he handed over a jade token. "There are restrictions on the top floor; only those of True Disciple rank or higher can pass."
Taking the jade token, Ye Fan began to climb the spiral staircase.
On every level, countless classics were displayed, and many disciples were studying intently.
The higher he went, the stronger the restrictions became, but fortunately, with the jade token in hand, he smoothly arrived at the ninth floor.
Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a rich scent of wine rushed towards him.
The scene before him left Ye Fan dumbfounded:
Chen Xingcai was sprawled out on a pile of ancient books, her Dao robe messy and her hair crown askew, while she still hugged half a jar of Millennium Drunk in her arms.
Several empty wine jars were scattered around, and a few precious classics were being used as pillows.
Even more outrageous, she was actually using a copy of the "Taiqing Alchemy Scripture" to cover her face and block the light.
"Mas... Master?"
Ye Fan called out cautiously.
There was no response.
"Master!" he raised his voice.
Chen Xingcai finally moved, mumbling indistinctly:
"Who is it... disturbing my sweet dream..."
"Disciple Ye Fan."
Chen Xingcai slowly removed the classic from her face, squinting as she sized up the visitor:
"Oh... it's you, kid..."
She yawned, then suddenly slapped her forehead.
"Oh no! Did I forget to teach you your cultivation technique?"
Ye Fan barely suppressed the urge to roll his eyes:
"Master, I have been your disciple for three days."
Chen Xingcai sat up unhurriedly and casually tidied her messy Dao robe:
"Don't rush, don't rush; this master is testing you."
She snapped her fingers, and the wine jars and classics on the floor automatically returned to their places, even smoothing out their wrinkles.
"A test?" Ye Fan asked, puzzled.
"Correct."
Chen Xingcai stood up and brushed away non-existent dust.
"A True Disciple must not only have talent but also possess initiative and perseverance."
She said with a smile, "The fact that you could find me within three days shows you are not bad."
Ye Fan then suddenly realized that all this was a test set up by his master, but why did it always feel a bit far-fetched...
"Let's go."
Chen Xingcai stretched. "I will formally start teaching you today."
She walked to the window, gazing at the mountain ranges looming in the distant sea of clouds, her tone suddenly becoming serious:
"The Immortal Spirit Holy Land has stood for ten thousand years not because of the strength of a single person, but because of the cohesion of the entire sect."
She turned to look at Ye Fan, a gleam of wisdom in her eyes:
"A True Disciple must not only have outstanding cultivation but also understand how to coexist with the sect and how to inherit the spirit of the Immortal Spirit."
Sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting mottled light and shadow over the master and disciple.
Outside the Scripture Pavilion, the morning bell of the Immortal Spirit Holy Land rang leisurely, echoing among the mountains.
"From today on, you are my true disciple."
Chen Xingcai said solemnly.
Ye Fan bowed deeply:
"This disciple will definitely not fail your expectations, Master."
...
Chen Xingcai nodded and turned around with a look of profound mystery; the serious expression on her face immediately collapsed, replaced by a look of relief.
This kid is really honest; luckily, I managed to fool him!
She casually tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
In truth, she had not really come to the Scripture Pavilion just to drink and sleep.
Because the "Fluttering Startled Goose Art" she taught Ye Fan upon accepting him as a disciple was indeed unsuitable for men to cultivate, she had searched through the entire Scripture Pavilion over the past few days without finding a suitable replacement technique.
The main issue was that her level was too low; although she had been forced into this by her senior brother, she did not want to lose to her fellow brothers and sisters when it came to teaching a disciple.
When she turned around again, Ye Fan finally noticed that the dark circles under her eyes were heavier than usual, and there were ink stains on her sleeves.
In that instant, he vaguely guessed something, and the gloom in his heart instantly dissipated without a trace.
"Let's go."
Chen Xingcai suddenly closed the classic in her hand.
"Where to?" Ye Fan froze.
"Hehehehe..."
Chen Xingcai said smugly, "Of course, to exercise a privilege that only my disciples can have?"
"Huh?"
Before Ye Fan could react, he was swept up like the wind by Chen Xingcai, passing through layers of restrictions, and arrived at a place in the Immortal Spirit Valley that Ye Fan had never seen before.
A simple wooden house stood quietly in the valley, with a few green bamboo plants planted in front of it; wind chimes hung under the eaves, making crisp sounds in the breeze.
"This place is..."
Ye Fan looked at his master in confusion.
In the next instant, Chen Xingcai had pushed open the door with a "pa" sound:
"Daddy——"
Daddy?
Ye Fan's breathing instantly stopped.
He subconsciously took half a step back, his knees suddenly feeling weak, and he did not even dare to look inside the room.
His master's father... didn't that mean...
That legendary existence?
...
After an unknown amount of time.
The wooden door opened with a creak, and a man wearing a green shirt walked out.
He appeared to be in his thirties, with a handsome face, holding a scroll in his hand.
If not for being in this Immortal Holy Land, Ye Fan would certainly have thought he was just an ordinary scholar.
"So this is Little Xingcai's disciple."
The man smiled slightly, his voice warm and mellow like jade.
Chen Xingcai followed him out of the room and gently nudged the stunned Ye Fan.
"Yes, this is my daughter's newly accepted eldest disciple, Ye Fan."
Ye Fan's throat felt tight, and his knees knelt down uncontrollably:
"Disciple... Disciple Ye Fan, greets the Ancestor!"
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