readytorunbook Chapter 10: Can you please become my disciple?
Chapter 10: Can you please become my disciple?
If Su Yichen had not explained so much relevant knowledge to Lu Wan in detail, it would have been impossible for Lu Wan to connect the skinny and frail old man with the muscular weapon refiner she had originally imagined.
Lu Wan couldn't help but shudder, and secretly decided to wait a while before returning to his room to study this knowledge carefully.
So, Lu Wan no longer focused his attention on that place, but found a suitable place to sit down and prepare to start enjoying the food.
At this time, there was an empty space over there.
A beautiful woman in bright red clothes came forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Excuse me, are you Mr. Ouyang? My name is Lin Hui, and my father is Lin Feng, the lord of Caiyunxia City. I just turned 20 this year, and I have reached the eighth level of spiritual servant perfection..."
Many people around were shocked when they heard the words "Mr. Ouyang". You know, on this continent, the only one who can be called Mr. Ouyang is the leader of the newly established weapon refining sect.
At this time, the old man sitting in the corner seemed calm and composed. He took a sip of wine leisurely and muttered, "Hey, I didn't expect that sneaking out to drink a little wine would cause such trouble."
After hearing his words, everyone was speechless... At this time, a young man with a red face and a shy expression also walked up quickly, bowed respectfully, and said: "Junior Yuchi Lin, meet Mr. Ouyang."
Old man Ouyang nodded slightly: "Yes, it is indeed a rare piece of unpolished jade... What a pity... Alas..." He shook his head with a look of regret.
Seeing this, Yuchi Lin hurriedly said: "I dare to ask a small request..."
Old man Ouyang waved his hand and said, "Okay, I understand. Bring it over to me, an old man, to have a look! What's the point of being a gentleman? I'm just an old man who is about to enter his sixties."
At this time, Lin Hui carefully took out the immortal-level magic treasure. Everyone was able to see its true appearance - it turned out to be a sword shining brightly! The hilt of the sword was inlaid with precious spiritual stones, and the sword body was flashing with strange light, which made people's eyes bright and happy. The whole sword was surrounded by rich spiritual energy, as if just one look at it could break through the bottleneck and ascend to immortality.
Old man Ouyang looked at the sword, clicked his tongue and shook his head. He touched it with his fingertips and shook his head even more.
Everyone looked at Mr. Ouyang nervously. What did he mean by shaking his head again and again? Was it a magic weapon?
Lin Hui felt her palms sweating. The woman in yellow next to her asked in a low voice: "Sister Hui, this sword is really a magical weapon made by the city lord at a high price, right?" Lin Hui glanced at the woman in yellow impatiently. The woman in yellow pouted. What's so great about it? Maybe it's just a fake!
Old man Ouyang looked up at Yuchi Lin who was standing aside and asked, "Boy, how do you know it's not a fairy weapon but a ground-level spiritual weapon? Judging from your clothes, you don't look like a weapon refiner..."
Yuchi Lin smiled slightly and said modestly: "I am not a professional weapon refiner, but I have a little knowledge and research in this area. I have read a lot of books. The books mentioned that weapon refining is to integrate spiritual energy into ordinary tools to upgrade them to magic weapons. This is considered weapon refining, but weapon refining is not as simple as described in the books. It requires not only strong physical strength but also suitable ores. In other words, to refine a spiritual tool, not only does the refiner have strong strength, but also special ores are needed to refine a spiritual tool. Otherwise, even if you are a spiritual fairy, without the necessary ores, the tool you refine is just a mere appearance, like scrap iron.
Yuchi Lin continued to explain in a clear and logical manner: "In my opinion, the aura of this sword is so colorful, it must be the work of the spiritual stone at the hilt, which continuously injects spiritual energy into the sword. As for the material of this sword, it is really difficult for me to judge, but I feel that there seem to be some traces of flame crystal ore in it, so I dare to assert that this is a low-grade spiritual weapon." His words are full of confidence and knowledge, which makes people look at him with new eyes. "
Old man Ouyang nodded with contempt, waved his sleeves casually and sneered: "Huh! To say it is an earth-grade weapon? That's really too much of a compliment! It's simply a waste of ore! I don't know which arrogant kid actually dared to refine such junk by mixing ordinary white stone ore with a few pieces of flame crystal ore!" Old man Ouyang narrowed his eyes, with a hint of doubt in his tone: "In this entire continent, I am the only earth-grade refiner, and flame crystal ore is a very limited resource. I didn't even know that someone dared to steal it..." He exuded a powerful spiritual pressure belonging to a peak spiritual master, filling the entire lobby.
Everyone in the hall was forced to kneel down and prostrate themselves on the ground by the pressure of the spiritual energy. Only Lu Wan and the other two were still eating at the table. Ouyang stared at them... These two actually had a barrier that was no less powerful than mine. He squinted at the people kneeling on the ground in front of him and said, "Those who don't know, please leave."
Everyone felt the overwhelming pressure dissipate and fled in panic.
Looking at the two women in the front, the woman in yellow wanted to run away, but she didn't expect that she couldn't even stand up. She was really harmed by Lin Hui. Looking at Lin Hui, whose face was distorted and bleeding from all seven orifices due to the pressure of spiritual energy, she said, "Humph, you deserve it!"
Lin Hui stuttered, "Please... Mr. Ouyang... please spare my life. I... don't know who forged this sword. Let me... talk to... my father and find out... the truth." After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the ground.
Old man Ouyang waved his hand: "What bad luck!"
Seeing that she seemed to be able to move, the woman in yellow quickly stood up and left, not forgetting to drag Lin Hui, who was lying on the ground, away.
Old man Ouyang walked towards Lu Wan and the other person who were watching the show in a leisurely manner and sat aside.
Lu Wan looked at him in confusion. "??? I'm just having a meal. What's going on?"
Old man Ouyang curled his lips and said, "Girl, we have no grudges against each other. I know what's wrong but I won't say it. I sneaked out today to drink a little wine and didn't even have a full meal, but you brought me a lot of trouble."
Lu Wan was embarrassed. This was a big shot who actually saw through his disguise. Before Su Yichen left, he gave him a jade pendant that could block his spiritual energy and his real shape and appearance. In the eyes of others, he looked like a handsome young man. What's more, Lu Wan had made double protection by wearing a chest-wrapped men's suit. Even this could be seen. This old man must be of a very high level. Su Yichen said that this jade pendant belonged to the original owner, who used it when he was a spiritual master. When this old man got angry just now, everyone in the hall knelt down. For some reason, Lu Wan did not feel the pressure. It was impossible that the old man showed mercy. It could be this jade pendant, or something Su Yichen left behind before he left. Lu Wan rubbed the jade pendant.
Lu Wan pointed at the table and said tactfully: "How about... eating together?" You're welcome. We probably won't eat together.
Lu Wan was being polite, but she didn't expect the old man to actually sit next to Lu Wan and shout, "Waiter, bring two sets of bowls and chopsticks, and a jug of the best wine."
Lu Wan was extremely embarrassed. Why was this old man so sociable? He couldn't afford to offend him. He looked at the shy man opposite him, who was none other than Yuchi Lin, who was pulled here by the old man. Why did they need companions to have a meal?
Yuchilin said shyly: "Thank you..."
Dong Xue hurriedly said: "Mr. Feng Qing"
Yuchi Lin continued, "Thank you, Mr. Feng Qing, for your hospitality." After that, he politely began to eat with old man Ouyang.
Lu Wan looked at the two of them with interest and waited for them to finish eating.
Old Man Ouyang: "Good wine and good food! It's worth the trip."
Lu Wan's face was filled with black lines... What's this? He has never eaten this before.
Then I saw that Yuchi Lin was the same.
Yuchi Lin: "Burp! Burp!" He quickly covered his mouth. "Burp! Excuse me. Burp! It's the first time I burp after eating a full meal!"
Seeing this, Dongxue hurriedly handed over a glass of water.
Yuchi Lin: "Thank you. Burp!" He took it with a red face and tried to hold his breath to relieve it.
Seeing that the two had finished eating, Lu Wan prepared to turn around and go upstairs.
Old Man Ouyang: "Wait."
Lu Wan was so scared by the deafening sound that he almost fell down. He thought, what is going on? He is going to be held accountable. Su Yichen is not here, so which direction should I run out from... Lu Wan was just thinking wildly when he heard the voice continue.
Old man Ouyang stroked his nonexistent beard and asked, "My dear friend, have you become my disciple?"
Lu Wan: “? What? Uh… I have never been a disciple.” He imitated Yuchi Lin’s behavior just now. It never hurts to be respectful and polite.
Old man Ouyang nodded and said, "Then come over here and kowtow and offer tea."
Lu Wan was confused. What the hell? Kowtow and serve tea? This is forcing me to become a disciple! Is this possible? Although it is awesome to have a master who is about to become a martial arts master, I don’t know how to refine weapons!
When Yuchi Lin heard this, he looked at the old man and then at Lu Wan with starry eyes.
Lu Wan was embarrassed and didn't know what to do. He quickly said respectfully and truthfully: "I am not talented. My meridians are damaged and I have no spiritual energy. I have no ambition to refine weapons. If you want to accept a disciple, why don't you look around you to see if there is anyone with good talent." He looked at Yuchi Lin frequently, but not too obviously.
Old man Ouyang pursed his lips and said, "I want to take you as my apprentice, but you are not willing. If it were someone else, they would not be able to do it even if they begged."
Lu Wan smiled and blinked his eyes, as if to say, "There's a ready-made candidate in front of you. I just heard you say he has good talent. Choose him."
Old man Ouyang took a look at the boy in front of him. He thought that the boy was indeed talented. He kept shaking his head and said, “What a pity… I’m afraid he won’t live to see a ripe old age!”
Old man Ouyang asked Yuchilin: "Do you like refining weapons?"
Yuchi Lin nodded.
Then he asked, "Do you want to learn how to refine weapons?" He almost asked me blatantly whether I wanted to be your disciple.
Yuchi Lin nodded frantically, then shook his head, and smiled bitterly: "Junior likes to refine weapons very much, and also wants to worship you as a master." He bowed and took a step back and continued, "But junior was born with bad luck, and cannot stay with others for a long time, otherwise..."
Old man Ouyang was a native of the Three Stars Dynasty. He knew Yuchi Lin's fate, so he kept shaking his head with regret.
Lu Wan just heard someone say that he was born with bad luck and that his whole family was killed. His fate was really miserable.
Old man Ouyang glanced at Lu Wan, then looked at Yu Chilin: "As long as you can get her to become my disciple, I will accept you as my disciple. Don't worry about your bad luck. I see from her face that she is a person of great luck, and she will definitely suppress your bad luck."
Yuchi Lin thought that he would miss the sudden surprise, but unexpectedly there was an unexpected surprise. He looked at Master Feng Qing with shining eyes, but when he thought that Master Feng Qing had just refused to become his disciple, how could he become his disciple just because of a stranger? He felt discouraged.
Looking at the boy's changing expression, Lu Wan thought of little Jing'an, and couldn't help but feel some loving concern in his heart: "Where did your high spirits just now go? How come you are stumped by a question you haven't even tried yet? Many things can't be judged by appearances, you can only know after you try."
Lu Wan's words awakened Yu Chilin, but Lu Wan wanted to slap himself. What's the point of caring for someone and getting himself involved?
Yu Chilin looked at Lu Wan excitedly: "Thank you for your advice. I wonder if you can..."
Lu Wan refused without even turning her head and said "No"
Yuchi Lin was no longer discouraged. He thought to himself that if she refused today, he would come again tomorrow. If she refused tomorrow, he would come again the day after tomorrow. If he came every day in the future, he would definitely move her...
Yuchi Lin shouted: "Yes, Senior Brother, take care, I will come back tomorrow."
Lu Wan was so frightened by the sound that he almost fell down. The brat turned around and looked downstairs, but the two men were nowhere to be seen. He shook his head and went back to his room helplessly.
After returning to the room——
Dong Xue: "Princess, are you going to agree to him?"
Lu Wan shook his head: "We won't stay here for long, not to mention that this time we are going to the academy to practice and participate in the national competition. It's a pity for that young man. If it's really like what old man Ouyang said, only those with great luck can suppress him. Maybe we can meet others in a few years."
Dongxue nodded.
It was not until before dinner that Su Yichen and An Jiu returned exhausted.
Lu Wan looked at the two people in a mess with wide eyes, pointed at their clothes and asked: "Did you go out to fight?"
Su Yichen took a sip of water and said, "We acted separately. I don't know what happened to Anjiu. We didn't reach an agreement with the other party, so we had an argument. I accidentally pushed him and threw the signal flare of the palace in my arms out." Su Yichen glared at Anjiu, who was always making trouble and lowered his head after returning. "I was almost negotiating the price in the east, but when I saw the signal flare, I thought something urgent had happened. When I went over, I saw Anjiu's appearance and hurriedly pulled him out. That's why I came back at this time and didn't buy the spirit boat."
At this time, An Jiu raised his head and sobbed.
Lu Wan looked at An Jiu's bruised face and laughed, "Who is this? Haha~ Hahahahahahahahaha"
An Jiu said pitifully: "Princess, please stop making fun of me."
Lu Wan stroked the corners of his mouth with his hand, his face hurt from smiling, "How come you quarreled with others and ended up like this?" He couldn't help it and quickly drank some tea to calm himself.
An Jiu said: "Because of the flare, the price had been almost negotiated, but the boss raised the price suddenly, and I couldn't do it. I was so angry that I quarreled for a few words, and the flare was thrown out during the pushing and jogging. They thought I was looking for help, and before I could explain, seven or eight big men pinned me down and beat me. Woo woo~" He touched his half-swollen eyes.
Lu Wan couldn't hold it in any longer, so he had to divert his attention and told the two of them what happened today.
Su Yichen was surprised: "Ouyang? The Earth-level weapon refiner wants to take you as his apprentice!"
Lu Wan nodded.
Su Yichen pondered secretly and said with a smile: "I have a solution, Wanwan, you are really my lucky star. The two of us were out for a whole day and couldn't agree on a deal, but you got a bargain."
Lu Wan was puzzled: "What lucky star, what bargain?"
Su Yichen said: "Sit down and eat first, we'll talk later."
Lu Wan rolled his eyes at him. What a nonsense.
After dinner——
Lu Wan was waiting for Su Yichen to answer her questions. The meal was really tasteless. It was all Su Yichen's fault. He kept her in suspense and made her not eat enough.
Su Yichen slowly confirmed: "Ouyang is an earth-level refiner."
Lu Wan nodded: "That's right, what's wrong?"
Su Yichen: "Would an Earth-level weapon refiner not have a spirit boat spirit weapon?"
Lu Wan: "Of course there is. Besides, it belongs to the owner. Would he give it to you for no reason?"
Su Yichen smiled and said, "Doesn't he want to take you as his apprentice? As a master, shouldn't he give his apprentice a few spiritual weapons?"
Lu Wan: "But aren't we going to the academy? We won't stay here for long, how can I become a disciple and learn how to refine weapons!"
Su Yichen: "Wanwan, think about it, he was the one who insisted on taking you in as his disciple, instead of you begging to be his disciple, so of course the master is where the disciple is."
Lu Wan was extremely surprised: "You want me to lure old man Ouyang to the academy? You are trying to get something for nothing!" You are too sinister!
Su Yichen shook his head: "How can it be called kidnapping? It's your master's wish."
Lu Wan: "We haven't even become master and disciple yet, and old man Ouyang is the leader of a sect. Can he abandon the sect for just me?" I don't have that much face.
Su Yichen: "Just wait and see."