My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 100: The Second True Qi Realm Disciple (Subscribe for a Two-in-One)

Chen Wuji found a secluded spot and descended from the sky.

Expanding his divine sense, he sensed his surroundings and confirmed that there was no one around. He adjusted his bones and changed his appearance.

Taking on the appearance of "Qin Shubao," he confidently made his way back to the county.

As soon as he entered the city, he heard people on the streets discussing the mysterious Ascending Heaven expert who had arrived in White Water County.

The common people were envious and longing for it, while the Martial Masters were excited and admiring.

There were also people discussing how to join the "Hidden Dragon Gate."

All of this was because the mysterious Ascending Heaven expert seemed to have a close relationship with Chen Wuji.

The reason for his appearance this time was to support Chen Wuji!

Regarding this, Chen Wuji smiled and remained silent.

Supporting himself was part of the plan from the beginning.

Now it seemed that the effect was very good.

...

Listening to various discussions, Chen Wuji strolled all the way to the Li family.

Led by the steward in the front yard, he met Li Changyu.

"Master Li, we meet again," Chen Wuji laughed and greeted him with a fist salute.

"Mr. Qin!" Li Changyu hurriedly bowed and returned the greeting, calling him respectfully.

"Mr. Qin, please have a seat. Wait a moment, I will have someone fetch the Qi Condensation Pill," Li Changyu said.

"There's no rush." Chen Wuji picked a chair and sat down, casually picking up a fruit from the table. While munching on it, he asked, "Master Li, why do you have such a worried expression? Have you encountered any troubles?"

Li Changyu had someone fetch the pill first.

Then, he turned back and sat down beside Chen Wuji, sighing, "Ah, it's all because of the revival of the world's energy."

"The world's energy in White Water County has been thin for five hundred years. Today, it has recovered, and many people from all walks of life have gathered in White Water, most of them being True Qi Realm experts."

"Our Li family used to be a local power and lived quite comfortably. But now, we are trembling in fear, afraid of accidentally offending any powerful figures and bringing disaster upon ourselves."

"To be honest with Mr. Qin, our Li family can buy the Qi Condensation Pill in the capital city through the Jin family's connections."

"The Jin family is one of the top three powerful clans in the capital city."

"We originally planned to join the Jin family along this path, but who would have thought..." Li Changyu sighed again.

"...," Chen Wuji was speechless.

Indeed, who would have thought that the person in charge of the Jin family in White Water, Jin Zhongbao, would be continuously hammered by the "mysterious Ascending Heaven expert" like a hammer hitting the ground.

Jin Laihao, the young master of the Jin family, also had his hands and feet interrupted.

It could be said that the reputation of the Jin family in White Water was not good at the moment.

If the Li family were to announce their allegiance to the Jin family at this time, there was no doubt that they would be trampled upon as well.

But things had two sides.

If the Li family were to join the Jin family at this time, it would be a "timely help." The benefits in the future would be inevitable.

After all, the Jin family only suffered some loss of face, but their overall strength, family background, and number of experts did not decrease.

Most importantly, Jin Laihao was now his puppet!

Thinking of this, Chen Wuji took another fruit and said while eating, "Master Li's worries are something that a mere outsider like me cannot fully understand. But from the perspective of an onlooker, I suggest that Master Li stick to the original decision."

"Oh?" Li Changyu hoped, "Mr. Qin means that the Li family should continue to join the Jin family?"

"I'm just making a suggestion." Chen Wuji chuckled, "As for the specific decision, Master Li should think it through. However, adding icing on the cake is never as good as timely help."

Li Changyu fell silent and began to ponder.

Chen Wuji also stopped talking and remained silent.

This kind of matter only needed to be mentioned briefly.

After finishing the second fruit, Chen Wuji spat out the core, picked up a hot towel from the side, and wiped his hands.

Then, he took out a light blue spherical bead from his pocket and placed it on the table.

Swoosh~

The pearl glowed when it touched the air.

Li Changyu immediately regained his senses and looked at the bead in astonishment. He said, "Mr. Qin, this..."

"The original item is returned."

Chen Wuji raised his hand to stop Li Changyu from speaking and said calmly, "The energy in White Water County has recovered, and this spirit pearl is of little use to my family. Master Li can rest assured and take it back."

"Secondly, there is no need to buy Qi Condensation Pills anymore. They can be exchanged for Consolidated Qi Pills, or Replenishing Qi Pills, or Bursting Qi Pills, and other auxiliary pills."

As the name suggests, Bursting Qi Pills can generate a burst of True Qi, providing temporary powerful strength.

They are commonly used by Martial Masters in the early stage of the True Qi Realm and are one of the commonly seen trump cards.

Chen Wuji himself doesn't need them, but a few of his disciples can make use of them.

"Good!"

Since Chen Wuji said so, Li Changyu didn't refuse anymore and picked up the spirit pearl and hid it close to his body.

"Mr. Qin, rest assured, I will pay attention to the Replenishing Qi Pills, Bursting Qi Pills, and other pills." Li Changyu clasped his fists.

"That's it." Chen Wuji nodded.

The person who went to get the Qi Condensation Pills happened to return.

Chen Wuji took his share and bid farewell, leaving the Li family.

After leaving the Li family, he entered a small alley, turning left and right several times.

When he reappeared, he had returned to his original appearance.

He walked through the main gate and returned to the Chen Family courtyard.

However, when he entered the gate and stopped at the gatekeeper's position, he looked at Yang Jia and said, "Yang Lao, I'm planning to move to the mountains. Would you like to come with me and continue guarding the mountain gate?"

Hmm?

Yang Jia was taken aback, then he quickly clasped his fists and said, "The sect leader doesn't despise this old man, it's an honor for Yang to be valued by the sect leader. Thank you, sect leader!"

Saying that, he bowed deeply to Chen Wuji.

Only a fool would refuse!

Now Chen Wuji himself is a high-level expert at around the Fourth Layer of the True Qi Realm.

He has a powerful Ascending Heaven Realm expert backing him.

Azure Ox Mountain is also a place where the energy of heaven and earth gathers near Crescent Bay.

Going to the mountain is a big gain, whether it's for himself or for future generations.

However...

This time going up the mountain is different from before.

Previously, Yang Jia became the gatekeeper for the sake of accepting Chen Qingning as a disciple.

This time, guarding the mountain gate means being a real gatekeeper!

Yang Jia is not losing out by guarding the mountain gate for the current "Hidden Dragon Gate".

Not to mention Chen Wuji, even the seven disciples are outstanding, with their cultivation level equal to or surpassing his.

...

Yang Jia's agreement was within Chen Wuji's expectations.

Chen Wuji remained calm and said, "Alright, we will set off for Azure Ox Mountain early tomorrow morning. Yang Lao, you can go back to the martial arts hall now and pack your things. Also, ask the people in the martial arts hall if anyone is willing to go up the mountain and be a helper."

"Old man will represent the martial arts hall, thank you, sect leader!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jia bowed again and said, "Rest assured, sect leader, the old man will select reliable and trustworthy people to follow us up the mountain."

"For the available spots..."

"Let's have ten spots." Chen Wuji thought for a moment and confirmed, "It's best to have an equal number of men and women, and if the personnel are reliable, we can increase it to twelve."

"Understood, thank you, sect leader!"

Yang Jia bowed once again.

Chen Wuji remained composed and waved his hand when Yang Jia looked up. "That's it, Yang Lao, you can go back and get busy."

After saying that, he walked into the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

Yang Jia quickly closed the gate and hurriedly returned to the Clover Martial Arts Hall.

There are many types of helpers, mainly accompanying the children of the privileged class to eat, drink, and have fun.

But in Chen Wuji's case, they are there to work.

They are helpers!

Moving to Azure Ox Mountain means that living in a wooden house is no longer suitable.

They need to build formal houses and courtyards.

There is also the mountain gate, the road leading from the mountain gate to the valley, and the underground training room...

Some facilities need to be improved and require manpower.

Of course, building houses and repairing mountain roads do not require martial arts practitioners.

Not far from Azure Ox Mountain, there is a town with villages nearby.

At that time, it will be enough to hire people to work.

Let Yang Jia bring ten helpers to enter the mountain together, mainly for running errands, delivering messages, and sending letters.

Anyway, Chen Wuji and his disciples only need to focus on cultivation.

Other miscellaneous matters within the mountain will be taken care of by the old housekeeper, such as raising chickens and ducks, livestock, farming, fishing, and managing servants.

Outside the mountain, it will be Yang Jia's responsibility.

This is also the reason why Chen Wuji invited Yang Jia and gave him an opportunity.

Although Yang Jia initially took on the role of a gatekeeper with impure intentions.

But during this period of time, Yang Jia has been dedicated and upright, with a sharp mind and rich life experience.

Hidden Dragon Gate wants to grow and expand, and it is obvious that Chen Wuji and his few disciples are not enough.

People like Yang Jia can be recruited.

After entering the mountain, observe further.

Chen Wuji doesn't mind giving Yang Jia the last Ascending Cloud Good Fortune Pill to help him advance to the True Qi Realm.

...

Chen Wuji made the decision to move to Azure Ox Mountain.

The old housekeeper immediately got busy.

Directing the servants at home to pack up their belongings.

Chen Wuji had to persuade them not to bring flower pots, vases, and other decorations into the mountain.

The houses in the mountain haven't been built yet, so there would be no place to put them.

Therefore, there is no need to rush to move everything at once.

Even so, the old housekeeper worked tirelessly all night.

The next day, they were busy until mid-morning.

After hastily eating the lunch they bought outside, a large moving convoy consisting of carriages, carts, and donkey carts slowly left the Chen Family mansion, attracting the attention of many onlookers.

Most of the servants and attendants in the courtyard followed along to enter the mountain, leaving only a few elderly people behind to look after the house.

Valuable items were taken away, and the remaining things in addition to the Chen Family mansion were not worth much.

At the city gate, they met up with the seven men and five women that Yang Jia had found, along with the twelve helpers. The convoy continued on its way to Azure Ox Mountain.

Chen Wuji didn't waste any time and rode his horse, following the convoy while contemplating the cultivation techniques in his mind.

In the evening, the convoy arrived at Azure Ox Mountain.

There were no intact mountain roads or paths for the carriages and carts to enter.

Chen Wuji immediately went into the mountain and brought his disciples out of the cave.

Then, he had them help pull the carriages and carts back and forth, transporting all the luggage into the valley.

The quiet mountain valley immediately became lively with the arrival of the large group.

However, Chen Wuji paid no attention to it.

He found a secluded spot away from the crowd and continued contemplating the cultivation techniques.

Five consecutive days.

He practiced during the day and contemplated the follow-up techniques of the Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique at night.

On the sixth day, with the completion of the Black Fiend Mantra and the partial completion of the Profound Heart Mantra.

Chen Wuji finally grasped the door to the follow-up techniques of the cultivation technique, that moment of enlightenment.

He immediately informed his disciples not to disturb him for the next few days.

Chen Wuji fully immersed himself in the extension of the Entering Spirit light, clearly defining the path of the follow-up techniques of the Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique.

First establish, then confirm, and finally perfect.

Three days later, accompanied by a slight tremor in his body, his Qi Sea in the dantian circulated.

Chen Wuji opened his eyes, filled with joy.

He succeeded!

The follow-up techniques of the Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique were successfully contemplated.

And he gained three additional layers in one go.

Now, the Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique has a total of twelve layers.

The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth layers correspond to the first three layers of the Ascending Heaven Realm.

At the same time, starting from the tenth layer, the Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique gained new characteristics.

Simulation!

Simulate other cultivation techniques and possess the attributes of other techniques.

For example, simulate the "Black Fiend Mantra" and transform Primordial Origin True Qi into "Black Fiend True Qi" with a toxic attribute.

Or simulate the "Profound Heart Mantra" and transform Primordial Origin True Qi into "Profound Heart True Qi" with a noble and grand attribute.

The more Chen Wuji looked at this feature, the more satisfied he became.

Previously, once the "Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique" merged with the attributes of other techniques, it would become fixed.

But not anymore.

"With the twelve layers of the 'Dragon Gate Primordial Origin Technique,' I can now strive for the true Ascending Heaven Realm."

Chen Wuji took a deep breath to stabilize his mind.

No matter how good the "Footsteps of the Ascending Immortal" was, if it was used too frequently, it would eventually be exposed.

Only by truly entering the Ascending Heaven Realm could he truly be at ease.

Thinking of this, Chen Wuji decided to take the Xuan Yuan Pill to transform his True Qi into liquid form.

When he came out to get the pill, he ran into Han Ying, who immediately brightened up and ran over.

"Master, you finally came out of seclusion," Han Ying said with joy on his face.

"What's wrong?" Chen Wuji casually replied, "Nothing happened these past few days, right?"

"Nothing," Han Ying shook his head, "There hasn't been anything major on the mountain, and the city has been peaceful. It's just that Fifth Brother, Duan Zhen, has been out for such a long time and hasn't returned. I'm a bit worried."

Fifth Brother, Duan Zhen?

Chen Wuji raised an eyebrow, "Fifth Brother hasn't returned yet? No news at all?"

"No," Han Ying shook his head, "Master, it's been half a month since Fifth Brother left on a long journey, and there's been no news. Could something have happened?"

"Don't worry, Fifth Brother is fine," Chen Wuji reassured, glancing at the information on the disciple panel, "Fifth Brother is doing well. He..."

Suddenly, Chen Wuji froze, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Because...

[Name: Duan Zhen (Hidden Dragon Gate Fifth Disciple)]

[Age: 18/86]

[Gender: Male]

[Status: Healthy]

[Location: Dalang Town, Linjiang County]

[Cultivation: True Qi Realm, First Layer]

[Skills: "Fish Swallowing Technique" (63%), "Three Yang Power" (72%), ..., "Locking Space Arrow" (83%), "Shadowless Arrow" (85%)]

[Talent: 100% accuracy]

[Auto-cultivation: Available]

[Loyalty: 81]

True Qi Realm, First Layer!

Duan Zhen actually broke through and advanced to the True Qi Realm!

When Chen Wuji left, Duan Zhen was only at the Body Refining Eighth Layer.

But in just half a month, he had actually broken through and entered the True Qi Realm.

Chen Wuji had thought that the second True Qi Realm disciple would be born between Han Ying and Chen Yifan.

Who would have thought that Duan Zhen, after completing a mission, would directly overtake them and break through in advance!

"What's wrong, Master?" Han Ying couldn't help but feel nervous when Chen Wuji suddenly stopped.

"It's nothing," Chen Wuji snapped back to his senses and smiled, "Fifth Brother is doing very well, and not just well, but extremely well!"

Huh??

Han Ying looked puzzled, not understanding.

Chen Wuji didn't explain either, as this was something that couldn't be explained.

In his heart, he secretly thought, "Fifth Brother Duan Zhen has encountered a great opportunity!"

(End of this chapter)