Chương 206: Paying Respects to My Martial Uncle

6K) Although Qingyang Zhenren was the Dharma Image Zhenren who had been in charge of the affairs of the Taishan Sect for many years, he was not the sect leader, but his authority was no different from that of the sect leader.

Those who can befriend Master Qingyang are naturally extraordinary.

In a secluded courtyard, Fang Chuanyu stood slightly bowed beside a Taoist priest, recounting what he had just witnessed.

The Taoist priest bore a slight resemblance to him, with a refined and handsome face, deep-set eyes, and appeared to be around fifty years old.

"Grandpa, now that your grandmaster is back, does that mean you can no longer preside over the rituals?"

Fang Chuanyu raised his head slightly and asked tentatively.

This person was none other than Fang Rushan, the newly appointed Dharma Master of the Taishan School.

"What's so great about such a vulgar person as to preside over this? You're not using my name to do something again, are you?"

Fang Rushan gave his grandson a meaningful look and said with dissatisfaction.

"No way, how could that be?"

"That's good. Although I've advanced to the Dharma Aspect Realm, I still need time to consolidate my cultivation. Don't cause me any trouble."

"Okay, Grandpa."

Fang Chuanyu readily agreed.

Just then, a young Taoist priest ran over and reported, "Grandmaster, Grandmaster Uncle has returned. He says that a distinguished guest is arriving and requests your presence."

"Oh? A distinguished guest?"

Fang Rushan glanced at his grandson and knew that this distinguished guest must be the young man his grandson had mentioned.

Who is this deity?

So young.

Could they be some old monsters who never leave the mountains?

Fang Rushan nodded, got off the bed, and walked outside.

"Grandpa, what about me?"

"Go and get busy with these things. Be careful not to upset your grandmaster."

After giving his instructions, Fang Rushan took eight steps and headed towards the residence of Master Qingyang.

Seeing Fang Rushan leave, Fang Chuanyu's eyes immediately lit up. Right now, his grandmaster was talking with his grandfather, so it probably wouldn't be over anytime soon.

Why not go find Senior Brother Peng and find another way to make things difficult for that bitch?

He disdains force; he prefers to slowly bind and restrain the other party until they submit, kneeling at his feet and begging for his favor.

That's the only way to satisfy his inner desire for comfort.

In the Taishan Sect, below Master Faxiang, he is the one who calls the shots.

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Fang Chuanyu couldn't wait to leap up and rush to the Mingde Hall in the front courtyard!

In a courtyard of the Taishan Sect, a young Taoist priest brewed tea for Master Qingyang and Zhao Rui.

"This is a pre-rain tea harvested from Hulu Mountain in Guixu. Although it hasn't been exposed to sunlight or moonlight, its flavor is unique. Please try it."

C Master Qingyang picked up his teacup, made a gesture of invitation, and said with a smile.

Zhao Rui took a small sip. It wasn't bitter, but it had a peculiar, strange taste. It wasn't as good as regular tea, and it was even hard to swallow.

"Haha, is it because you don't like the taste? I served this tea to guests from the province before, and they all looked miserable, almost throwing up."

Master Qingyang laughed heartily.

"Brother Dao is truly—" Zhao Rui shook his head and smiled helplessly.

"Although this tea tastes terrible, it contains a unique spiritual essence, and drinking it will benefit martial artists."

"Oh, really?"

Zhao Rui picked up the teacup, took a couple of sips, and then put it down with a wry smile.

Seeing this, Master Qingyang smiled slightly, beckoned, and the young Taoist came forward again, brewed a pot of proper Central Plains tea, and poured it for the two of them.

As he smelled the fragrant tea, Zhao Rui felt a refreshing and clear-headed sensation welling up inside him.

No fragrance comes without enduring the bitter cold.

This sense of clarity is clearly not brought about by tea.

"Places rich in spiritual energy do indeed have their own unique characteristics."

Zhao Rui couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes. It's a pity that the rules of Heaven are incomplete. Even with spiritual energy, one is ultimately limited by nature. Now that the Blue Star of Guixu has merged, the sun and moon have rotated, and the Great Dao has been completed, we martial artists are truly blessed."

Qingyang Zhen stroked his beard and murmured softly, his tone quite relaxed.

"I wonder if there's a way to reverse aging within the Void?"

After chatting for a while, Zhao Rui couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Rejuvenation? Fellow Daoist, this is—"

"Just curious, purely out of curiosity."

"There are indeed rumors, but such a master has never been seen. My uncle, Mu Huazi, once met a strange person who prophesied that the Void would cease to exist and the world would return to oneness. My uncle once said that this person's skill was as profound as creation, yet he looked like a young man."

"Oh?"

"Unfortunately, such extraordinary individuals rarely appear in the world—" As the two were chatting, Fang Rushan strode in from outside and laughed loudly at Master Qingyang.

"Senior brother! You must be tired from your long journey."

Upon hearing this, Master Qingyang smiled and stood up, saying to Fang Rushan, "Junior brother, come, let me introduce you to a distinguished guest."

"This is Zhao Rui, the True Man of the Qingcheng Sword Sect."

"I have met you, sir. Your name is renowned far and wide. I never imagined I would have the honor of meeting you today. It is truly a fortunate occasion. I bow in gratitude!"

"You're too kind, Daoist Master. It is an immense honor to meet such a venerable master of the Tai School!"

After exchanging a few polite words, the two sat down again at Qingyang's prompting.

"When Master Zhao returned from the Ruins of Return, he pacified the strange beasts and demons on the eastern coast, protecting the shores of the East Sea. This is truly a blessing for the martial arts world of Eastern Qi."

Master Qingshan smiled and offered a few words of praise. He had heard Zhao Rui's name a few times, but had never met him.

After all, he had only just advanced to the Dharma Aspect Realm. Although he was much older than Zhao Rui, he was still a junior in martial arts.

"You're too kind, Daoist Master. This is my hometown after all, and it's my duty to do what I can."

"When I returned to the Void, I had the pleasure of meeting a few fellow Daoists from the Qingcheng Sect. I wonder how they are doing today—" The three chatted casually. Master Qingyang called over his junior brother, Master Qingshan, to act as a matchmaker for him and Zhao Rui, so that the two could get to know each other.

After all, he had a sudden enlightenment in the sky and had already vaguely grasped the essence of domain power.

Although he had only recently reached the advanced stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm, this insight allowed him to take a step ahead of others on his path to the Domain Realm.

So after seeing Zhao Rui off, he went into seclusion to cultivate.

In this way, only Junior Brother Qingshan remained as a Dharma Aspect True Person at Mount Tai.

In these chaotic times, with everything in disarray, if there is anything important, Junior Brother Qingshan can communicate and contact Zhao Rui.

After chatting for a while, Master Qingyang got up and warmly invited Zhao Rui to visit the Taishan Sect.

Zhao Rui readily agreed.

So the three of them walked outside, chatting and admiring the architecture and scenery of Mount Tai along the way.

"Before our return, the Mount Tai Sect was practically defunct, with only a handful of martial arts practitioners remaining. It's still a sad state of affairs to think about it now."

Looking at the newly renovated sect, with disciples coming and going, Master Qingyang couldn't help but stroke his beard and smile.

When they returned, thanks to the strong support of the Dongqi government, they were able to carry out large-scale construction and receive funding to rebuild the sect's old site atop Mount Tai.

That's how the Taishan School came to be the magnificent place it is today.

This is one of the reasons why they have gone to such lengths to protect the territory of Eastern Qi.

Just then, the sound of children shouting came from behind the mountain.

The sounds of "hehe haha" were filled with clear, childlike voices.

"This must be a newly initiated disciple—" Master Qingyang explained as he walked towards the back of the mountain. He had not participated in the selection process and was simply curious to see how qualified this year's candidates were.

"please!"

Master Qingshan politely gestured to lead the way, and followed with Zhao Rui.

The three of them walked forward and saw a group of children dressed in training clothes, lined up neatly and shouting slogans.

At the front of the group, a young woman was speaking, seemingly instructing them on the basics of their sect.

"Miaomiao?"

Zhao Rui was taken aback, not expecting to see Miao Miaomiao here. He thought she should be practicing her skills in some secluded place.

"Do you know him, fellow Daoist?"

Just as Master Qingyang was about to step forward and ask the female disciple a question, Zhao Rui unexpectedly recognized her and turned his head to ask curiously.

Hearing the voices, Miao Miaomiao turned around and was immediately startled. She quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, two Grandmasters!"

"Grandmaster? Girl, are you really that low in seniority?"

Zhao Rui couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"Zhao Rui? What are you doing here?"

Miao Miaomiao heard the voice, looked up in surprise, and was astonished to see that it was Zhao Rui.

"Of course it's me!"

Zhao Rui laughed heartily and turned generously to Qingyang Zhenren, saying, "This is my classmate, and also my confidante!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Master Qingyang was taken aback, then said with delight, "If that's really the case, wouldn't it take our relationship with Zhao Rui to the next level?"

"Who are you—" Master Qingyang had barely begun speaking when his expression suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice, "How has a grandmaster become an instructor for a beginner disciple?"

He had clearly recognized Miao Miaomiao by now. As a Grandmaster-level expert, she was no ordinary person.

Even in a world where spiritual energy has been restored, a Grandmaster is still a mid-level force in a sect.

"this--" Miao Miaomiao hesitated only once.

"Girl, just say it. Brother Qingyang will be able to distinguish right from wrong."

Seeing this, Zhao Rui loudly reminded him.

The single word "brother" immediately made the quick-witted Miao Miaomiao understand Zhao Rui's identity and status.

She quickly bowed and said, "Grandmaster, it was arranged by Uncle Peng."

"Peng Fei?"

Before Master Qingyang could react, Master Qingshan, standing to the side, frowned and spoke up.

"Someone, bring Peng Fei over here."

After Master Qingyang finished speaking in a cold voice, a Taoist priest accompanying him immediately bowed and went down to convey the decree.

"It was due to my negligence in management."

Master Qingyang stepped down the stairs, looked at Miao Miaomiao apologetically, and asked, "You advanced to the Outer Sect Grandmaster realm last year, right? Such skill at such a young age is truly a blessing to our Mount Tai Sect."

"Grandmaster, you flatter me. I am a disciple with limited knowledge and skills, and I do not deserve such praise."

"I intend to take on a disciple on behalf of my master. I wonder if you would be willing?"

". —" Miao Miaomiao was stunned for a moment. What was going on? Taking on a disciple on behalf of the master?

"What are you still standing there for?"

Zhao Rui hadn't expected Qingyang Zhenren to go this far, and couldn't help but smile and remind Miao Miaomiao.

Miao Miaomiao suddenly realized what was happening and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you so much for your kindness, Senior Brother!"

"Haha, you're too kind, Junior Sister. I imagine that if our master knew that a hundred years later, someone of your exceptional talent would become his disciple, he would be very pleased."

"It's late today. Tomorrow morning, Junior Sister, please come with me to the hall for the apprenticeship ceremony!"

Seeing that his senior brother had found a female disciple for their master in just a few words, Qing Shan's face twitched involuntarily.

Of all the members of the Mount Tai Sect, his senior brother was the most unconventional.

The reason why the master did not pass the position of sect leader to him was because he was afraid that he would change the way Mount Tai was.

After a slightly helpless smile, Qingshan's face darkened.

Because he heard his disciple Peng Fei rushing over.

"Greetings, Senior Uncle! Greetings, Master!"

Peng Fei rushed over in a panic. He had already learned some of the details of the incident from the Taoist priest who was with him.

"How do you handle sect affairs? A Grandmaster like yourself is meant to teach novice disciples?"

Before Master Qingyang could speak, Daoist Qingshan had already coldly rebuked him.

It would be better if he spoke up and was reprimanded by Zheng Qingyang.

After all, Peng Fei was his disciple, so his questioning was more like a master-disciple inquiry. He wouldn't immediately accuse him of violating military regulations.

"Disciple knows his mistake. However, Junior Sister Miao is a secular martial artist, and it is easier for her to communicate with the children here. Disciple was only concerned with the affairs of the sect and forgot about Junior Sister Ding's identity. Disciple knows his mistake!"

Gu Fei said with an "apology" look on his face, insisting that it was just a careless oversight.

To portray this as disregarding Junior Sister Ding's status as a Grandmaster.

"What junior sister? You should address her as 'Master Uncle' from now on!"

Qingshan frowned and scolded.

"Uncle-Master?"

Peng Fei's eyes widened in shock. Even with his cultivation at the Divine Void Realm, he couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart and was completely astonished.

"Your Uncle Qingyang has already accepted disciples on behalf of your master, and from now on, your Jing generation will have eight more junior uncles."

After saying this, Master Qingshan felt ashamed of his somewhat ridiculous words and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

"this--" Peng Si, quick-witted, turned to Miao Miaomiao and bowed, saying, "Brother Jingxiu greets Martial Uncle!"

Originally, she didn't feel ashamed or that there was anything wrong with it, but Peng Fei's address of "Uncle-Master" made Miao Miaomiao freeze, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she was at a loss for what to do.

After all, she was not even twenty years old, still a young girl, but in the blink of an eye, she became someone else's senior apprentice.

Moreover, this person used to be arrogant and domineering towards her.

"As an elder, why are you so nervous!"

"Hurry up and get your nephew up!"

Seeing her embarrassed appearance, Zhao Rui couldn't help but laugh.

Miao Miaomiao was intelligent enough to know that all of this was because of Zhao Rui's arrival.

He immediately composed himself, cleared his throat, and said, "Nephew, no need for formalities!"

Peng Fei looked extremely embarrassed, his mind racing with thoughts.

On one side is his master's grandson, and on the other side is his uncle. He is caught in the middle. What should he do?

He paused for a moment as he pondered this.

Seeing this, Miao Miaomiao raised her voice even higher: "Junior nephew, no need for formalities! Why can't your senior uncle hear me?"

"Huh? Oh. Oh!"

"Thank you, Uncle-Master."

Peng Fei quickly straightened up, awkwardly took a few steps back, and stood behind the Eight Immortals.

At the same time, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Zhao Rui beside him, and a question arose in his heart.

Who is this person?

Could it be related to his master that his senior brother suddenly accepted a disciple on behalf of his master?

"Alright, we'll talk about your matter later. Go and make the arrangements first. Tomorrow I will be presiding over the ceremony of accepting disciples on behalf of the master in the hall."

Seeing that Qingshan had already inquired about the matter, Master Qingyang said no more, and instead instructed Peng Fei to go and make arrangements for tomorrow's gift-giving ceremony.

After all, no matter how much one wants to befriend Zhao Rui, he is still an outsider. It's best not to expose the underhanded schemes and machinations of those one has sent to his face.

He also cares about his image.

"Yes, Senior Master!"

Upon hearing this, Peng Fei immediately left the place to gather people and make arrangements for tomorrow's events.

"Master Zhao, I never expected that you and I would have such a connection. Junior sister, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Master Qingyang laughed.

"The Taishan Sect has always been the leader in martial arts in Dongqi. Miaomiao's ability to come to Taishan to learn martial arts is her own wish and her good fortune. It's not that she intentionally concealed it; in fact, she didn't think my name could have any reputation."

Zhao Rui said, half-jokingly.

"Haha, you didn't mention the third one, did you? Oh, right, I'll take Erba to see Uncle Muhuazi later. If he's not in seclusion, we should be able to meet him."

"It would be my honor to meet Senior Mu Huazi."

Zhao Rui made a few remarks.

He had only heard the name Mu Huazi from the leader of the Holy Lotus Sect.

I know he is a highly accomplished senior, but now that he is advanced in rank, he often goes into seclusion to cultivate and rarely shows himself.

"In that case, let me consult with my superiors."

After Qingyang Zhenren finished speaking, he reached out and crushed a communication talisman. This was a method of true qi vibration, which was similar to electromagnetic wave communication.

The message was exchanged in no time. Master Qingyang's face lit up with joy, and he looked at everyone and said, "Our Uncle has just finished his seclusion and has some free time. Let's go and see him."

"Um, Grandmaster—Senior Brother, let me make arrangements for these children first."

Miao Miaomiao looked at the children below who were eagerly waiting and spoke somewhat haltingly.

"There's no need for you to handle this."

After Qingyang Zhenren finished speaking, he waved his hand and instructed his accompanying disciples to make arrangements for the new disciples below.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Miao Miaomiao quickly thanked her.

Master Qingyang waved his hand slightly, gesturing for Zhao Rui to follow, and then led everyone to the secluded cultivation place of Daoist Muhuazi in the back mountain.

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