Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 218: Forcing

Zhang Dongling has been practicing for over two hundred years and is proficient in supernatural arts, particularly skilled in observing a person's physique and soul.

When he saw several people who were buying houses come in, he casually glanced at them and happened to see Wan Yingying, this young girl.

Based on his experience, he could immediately tell that the girl had a clear and refined physique, with a naturally unique body, extremely extraordinary.

Following his activation of supernatural arts, sure enough, the girl's spiritual aura was mysterious and unfathomable, clearly indicating that she possessed an innate cultivation physique.

In terms of talent, she was the best he had ever seen in his life.

Even the genius Yun Qingxuan, who was hailed by the sect as a once-in-three-thousand-years talent, probably couldn't compare to this girl in terms of talent.

Of course, he didn't dare to use supernatural arts to observe Yun Qingxuan, he only made this judgment based on his intuition.

Even if this girl had the same talent as Yun Qingxuan, it meant that she had a seventy to eighty percent chance of achieving Gold Core, or even reaching the third-grade Gold Core.

For a large sect like Qingyun Sect, every Gold Core seed was extremely precious. Not to mention the opportunity to condense a third-grade Gold Core seed!

Just this point alone made the girl's value immeasurable.

Zhang Dongling dared to directly ask for her because he knew that the other party didn't have any background!

This point was confirmed very well. First of all, anyone who could come here to buy a house had their background thoroughly investigated by the real estate agent and reported to him, the owner.

If he didn't know anything and brought someone into his house, what if something happened!

A young Foundation Building cultivator from Yun Sect coming to Qingyun City at this time undoubtedly meant that he wanted to win the championship at the Qingyun Conference.

Moreover, he had money to buy a house, which proved that this young Foundation Building cultivator had some wealth.

Secondly, just by looking at the flow of mana on Wan Yingying's body, it was clear that she had just condensed her qi aperture. She was also cultivating the very ordinary "Taiyuan Qi Refining Technique".

The "Taiyuan Qi Refining Technique" was considered a top-tier foundational cultivation method, very suitable for beginners.

However, if she really had a famous teacher, she would never waste her time cultivating the "Taiyuan Qi Refining Technique".

This point indicated that Wan Yingying had not received guidance from a renowned teacher.

With these two points, Zhang Dongling could be very certain that Wan Yingying had no significant background and was just an ordinary girl.

A genius like her, whether given away or offered to the sect, would receive exceptionally generous rewards.

As for the girl's own thoughts, they were completely unimportant. In the future, she would come to realize that this was the turning point of her destiny, and she would only feel endless gratitude towards him.

As a member of the Wind Division Enforcement Court of Qingyun Sect, Zhang Dongling held great power in Qingyun City.

He was interested in Wan Yingying, but there was no need for him to forcefully seize her. It would be too undignified and unnecessary.

Zhang Dongling said to Zhou Ye, "Go and call your Foundation Building friend. I want to talk to him."

He smiled at Wan Yingying and said, "Little girl, I have accepted you as my disciple today."

Wan Yingying was both afraid and angry. She knew she shouldn't speak, but couldn't help saying, "Wait until my brother comes, then you'll know how powerful he is!"

Zhang Dongling laughed, "Alright, this Fellow Daoist from the remote Lianyun Sect dares to participate in the Qingyun Conference. I'm sure he's capable. I'm looking forward to it."

Hearing Zhang Dongling's confidence, Wan Yingying became anxious. She looked at Zhou Ye, hoping the old man could come up with a solution.

Zhou Ye's face was filled with bitterness. The other party was a Foundation Building cultivator. Moreover, he recognized the law enforcement badge on the other party's waist, indicating that he was a member of the Law Enforcement Court.

The Wind Department of the Eight Departments and Twenty-four Courts of the Qingyun Sect was actually responsible for handling miscellaneous affairs and had a relatively low status.

However, the Law Enforcement Court, along with the Fire Department's Patrol Court and the Mountain Department's Guardian Court, jointly maintained order in Qingyun City and had a great influence over ordinary cultivators in Qingyun City.

Although Gao Xian was an extremely powerful Foundation Building cultivator, he definitely couldn't match Zhang Dongling here.

If Zhou Ye followed his plan, he would first step back and leave Wan Yingying behind. They could discuss how to deal with the situation after they returned.

Looking at Wan Yingying's expectant face, he couldn't bear to leave the young girl alone.

What did this Zhang Dongling mean by wanting to accept disciples?! Zhou Ye thought for a moment and said to Da Niu, "Go back and find Gao Xian. Explain the situation to him."

Although Da Niu was simple-minded, he also knew that something was wrong. He nodded vigorously and quickly walked out of the gate.

Da Niu had been here twice before, and with the neat roads, he clearly remembered the way back.

After leaving the Anshan District gate, Da Niu used his Wind Control Technique to quickly run back to the Chang'an Inn. When he burst into the room, he found Gao Xian talking to an old man with white hair.

The old man in the dark green pine patterned robe had neatly combed hair, not a single strand out of place. He stood there, slightly bowing his head and lowering his gaze, appearing polite and respectful, yet naturally calm and composed, giving off an extremely generous and dignified aura.

Da Niu didn't expect there to be someone else in the room. He was also taken aback and looked at Gao Xian, wanting to say something but hesitating.

Although there was an urgent matter, he didn't know if he should speak with an outsider present.

Gao Xian nodded slightly to the old man with white hair and said, "I'm sorry, it seems that something has happened to my subordinate. Please wait a moment."

The old man with white hair quickly bowed, "Please go ahead."

Gao Xian said to Da Niu, "What's the rush? What happened?"

He had known Da Niu for a long time and knew that he was simple-minded and reliable. If it wasn't an urgent matter, he wouldn't be so flustered.

Da Niu hurriedly said, "Brother, there's a cultivator named Zhang Dongling who insists on accepting Yingying as his disciple. He has detained her and wants you to go and talk to him."

Gao Xian showed surprise. Did the other party want to accept Yingying as his disciple because he was attracted to her beauty?

Although Yingying was only fourteen years old, she was already stunningly beautiful. It was normal for someone to be attracted to her beauty.

He expressed some apologies to the old man with white hair and said, "Something sudden came up, so I need to handle it first. If your master arrives, please ask him to wait. Or I can go find him later."

The old man with white hair understood this and respectfully said, "Mr. Gao, please go ahead and attend to your matters. I will explain the situation to the master."

"Thank you."

Gao Xian replied politely and got up to leave.

When he reached the door, Gao Xian suddenly stopped and casually asked, "If someone in Qingyun City attacks me and I kill them in self-defense, would that be against the rules?"

The old man with white hair thought for a moment and said, "Physical violence is prohibited in Qingyun City. The one who initiates the violence would be breaking the rules, and Mr. Gao can dispose of them as he sees fit."

"Understood."

Gao Xian left the room gracefully and headed straight to Anshan Lane with Da Niu.

When they arrived at the north gate of Anshan Lane, the middle-aged man with crooked teeth from earlier was waiting there. When he saw Da Niu and Gao Xian approaching, he hurriedly greeted them.

The middle-aged man bowed and showed a pleasing smile, "Senior, I have something to say. It's with good intentions, please don't take offense."

Gao Xian already guessed what the man wanted to say based on his appearance, so he waved his sleeve and said, "No need for unnecessary words."

However, the middle-aged man didn't give up. He mustered up the courage to reach out and stop Gao Xian, saying, "Senior, Zhang Dongling is a member of the Enforcement Court and has been in Qingyun City for many years. Not to mention his high cultivation level, his connections are extremely deep. It's unnecessary for you to make things difficult for him because of a little girl. Besides, Zhang is interested in the girl's talent, it's all with good intentions."

Gao Xian didn't say anything, he just looked deeply at the middle-aged man. His profound gaze made the man's heart tighten, and he couldn't continue speaking.

Ignoring the vulgar man, Gao Xian entered Anshan Lane with Da Niu after registering.

The middle-aged man could have had the guards at the gate stop Gao Xian, but after much hesitation, he ultimately didn't dare to. Trying so hard to please Zhang Dongling might not gain his favor, but it would definitely offend this young Foundation Building cultivator.

A Foundation Building cultivator could have countless means to take his life without directly resorting to violence.

The middle-aged man couldn't help but be curious, so he mustered up his courage and followed behind.

Under the vine trellis in the Zhang family's courtyard, besides Zhang Dongling, there were two other Foundation Building cultivators, Zheng Ting and Shui Yurong, who were both Zhang Dongling's friends.

They had come today to attend the banquet and bid farewell to Zhang Dongling.

Unexpectedly, they encountered this incident. Zheng Ting and Shui Yurong were curious as they observed Wan Yingying, but they couldn't see anything special about her.

Shui Yurong smiled and said, "I can't see anything else, but I can tell that this little girl is very beautiful. Are you thinking of taking a concubine?"

Shui Yurong appeared to be in her thirties, wearing a lake-blue robe, and she was quite glamorous. Her cheekbones were slightly high, giving her face a touch of toughness. But as she spoke, her eyes moved seductively, exuding a mature charm that was quite alluring.

Zhang Dongling shook his head and waved his hand, "Fellow Daoist, please don't joke. Am I that kind of person? This girl has extraordinary aptitude, and with careful cultivation, she will achieve great things in the future."

Shui Yurong smiled but remained silent, giving off an air of not knowing what kind of men you all are.

Zheng Ting smiled and said, "Brother Zhang is skilled in the art of observing people. If he says so, he must be right."

He then turned to Wan Yingying, who was not far away, and said, "Little girl, this Brother Zhang of mine is an official of the Law Enforcement Court, with a high status and authority. He has been transferred to the Outer District and is in charge of the life and death of a hundred thousand cultivators."

"In terms of cultivation, he is a late-stage Foundation Building cultivator, a true disciple of the Liantian Peak lineage, practicing the profound and extraordinary orthodox method. It is your greatest fortune to be able to become his disciple in this lifetime!"

Zheng Ting had an ordinary appearance, wearing a dark yellow cloud-patterned robe. He looked to be in his thirties, with three long braids of beard. When he spoke, he had a slightly condescending tone, clearly relying on his status and acting superior.

Wan Yingying didn't like any of these three Foundation Building cultivators, but she also knew that it would be foolish to confront them head-on. She just pursed her lips and didn't respond.

Zheng Ting, however, was somewhat displeased. As a Foundation Building cultivator, he earnestly explained to her, but this girl had a disdainful attitude.

She was already thirteen or fourteen years old, how could she be so rude! I wonder who taught her this!

Zheng Ting, confident in his status, didn't want to argue with Wan Yingying in front of Zhang Dongling.

He smiled at Zhang Dongling and said, "This child is indeed a bit mischievous. Brother Zhang will have to discipline her in the future."

Zhang Dongling nodded, "Indeed, she lacks proper upbringing. It's okay, I will discipline her well. We can't let her bring shame to our Liantian Peak..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Da Niu leading a man in a green robe into the courtyard.

The man in the green robe was handsome and elegant, with a noble demeanor. Especially his bright eyes, shining like stars.

When Zhang Dongling, Zheng Ting, Shui Yurong, and the others met his gaze, they all instinctively felt a sense of tension.

The three of them were shocked. Who is this person? How could he exude such a transcendent aura and grace!

Especially Zhang Dongling, he knew that this person came from the Lianyun Sect. He was quite puzzled. How could a small sect on the border have such outstanding individuals?!

Gao Xian clasped his hands in front of the three of them and said, "I, Gao Xian, have seen the three Fellow Daoists."

Wan Yingying was overjoyed to see Gao Xian. She hurriedly ran to his side and called him "brother" softly. Then she complained, "These people are so annoying, they want me to be their disciple. I won't do it!"

Gao Xian patted Wan Yingying's head and said, "Don't worry, no one can force you if you don't want to."

The expressions of Zhang Dongling and the others changed slightly. Gao Xian's words were quite harsh!

Shui Yurong, who had originally admired Gao Xian's extraordinary handsomeness, now sneered, "This esteemed Fellow Daoist, to be honest with you, Dongling Fellow Daoist has taken a liking to this little girl. It's a fortune that you three will never have in three lifetimes!"

"The little girl is young and ignorant, but you, a Foundation Building cultivator, should know better!"

Gao Xian smiled and said calmly, "We appreciate the goodwill of the three of you. As for the matter of becoming a disciple, if the child is unwilling, we cannot force it."

Before Gao Xian finished speaking, Shui Yurong forcefully said, "But we insist on forcing it, so what!"

(End of this chapter)