C27 The Apprenticeship Ceremony

This morning, Qu Lingjing was awakened by someone using his mind. Well, the average person would use their mouth to shout, but this great god liked to use his mind to transmit his voice into his head, so it was useless to cover his ears. This Immortal Sage, who usually spoke as if his words were gold, actually patiently woke him up twice today.

The first time: "You can get up now."

The second time: "I'm going, continue sleeping."

The second sentence jolted Qu Lingjing out of his sleep. The effect was similar to the whistle blowing during military training in the middle of the night.

When he opened his eyes, he saw a black pill in front of him.

"Is this the Essence Qi Pill that I took yesterday?"

"No, this is the Bodhi Pill. It can increase one's cultivation. However, in your current state, it can only be used as a great supplement pill. Its effect is slightly better than the Yuan Qi Pill."

Qu Lingjing had heard of the Bodhi pill before. The ingredients and the process of refining it were so complicated that many alchemists stopped at the sight of it. It took a lot of time and effort, and it was said that eating it could quickly increase one's cultivation base. In the past, there were disciples of the Immortal Sect who directly flew from the middle stage of Qi Cultivation to the early stage of Foundation Establishment after eating it. This kind of precious pill was something that many people could only come across by chance. Some disciples of the Immortal Sect might not even be able to obtain a Bodhi pill in their entire lives, but now, this person was actually just using it to nourish his own body.

Qu Lingjing did not stand on ceremony with Sheng Xueyin. Since his body was so weak, there was nothing to be shy about. He took the Bodhi pill and stuffed it into his mouth. This pill was indeed extraordinary. It melted as soon as it entered his mouth, and the spiritual energy instantly rushed from his throat to his dantian. It circulated through all the meridians in his body and made him feel refreshed. He was so energetic that he could fly over walls at any time. However... that was all there was to it. There was no such high-end effect as increasing one's cultivation base.

Sheng Xueyin handed Qu Lingjing a set of gray plain clothes.

"Put it on and cover your face."

Qu Lingjing understood what Sheng Xueyin meant. Of course, the more inconspicuous he was, the better.

As he dressed, Qu Lingjing glanced at Sheng Xueyin's clothes. Even on such a grand occasion, he still looked the same. He had not changed at all. He only used a jade hairpin to tie half of his ink-black hair neatly, while the other half cascaded down like a black silk waterfall. It was obvious that he did not pay much attention to it. But even so, a beauty was still a beauty. Even the most ordinary clothes could make her look ethereal and ethereal, like a cloud concealing the celestial beauty of the moon. She could make people kneel down to her at any time.

Sheng Xueyin's body had not fully recovered yet, so he was not suitable to ride a sword and use his true qi. The two of them rode on a magic weapon that Sheng Xueyin found in his warehouse, the Holy Spirit Heavenly Shuttle. Because it was shaped like a prism, it was not difficult to control and did not require any magic power. It flew steadily and quickly. Qu Lingjing was very satisfied with this treasure, and asked with interest: "Why don't you usually use such a good treasure? Why did you throw it in a dark corner to get rid of the dust?"

"It doesn't look good," Sheng Xueyin said with a good reason.

Not to mention, when Sheng Xueyin said this, Qu Lingjing really felt that such a big thing really did go against the Immortal Sage's immortal temperament. He suddenly wanted to laugh, but when Sheng Xueyin glanced at him, Qu Lingjing held back his laughter.

When the two of them arrived, the Profound Sect's plaza was already filled with people. Other than the disciples of the Six Peaks Sect, the rest of the people were all lined up. All of them were dressed in light blue Daoist robes, and the men and women were standing separately. Perhaps it was because cultivation was a very simple thing, but the number of female disciples was much fewer than the number of male disciples. Xin Lianyue, on the other hand, was the most prominent of the only female disciples. She was looking up at the seven Peak Masters who were sitting down one by one with anticipation in her eyes. When she looked at the first six, her eyes were only filled with admiration and respect. When Sheng Xueyin appeared, Xin Lianyue's gaze was filled with the feelings of a young girl. Her bright eyes were filled with emotions, like peach blossoms falling from the sky.

Qu Lingjing followed Sheng Xueyin to the last of the seven high chairs and stood behind it consciously. Just as he was about to quietly observe from the shadows, he was surprised to find out that he was the one being observed from the shadows. Whether it was the disciples and apprentices who stood below the stage like a military parade, the disciples on the seven peaks, or even the Peak Masters, they were all sizing him up. It was no different from exposing himself in public. Looking at Sheng Xueyin again, he seemed to be in a good mood. Qu Lingjing looked at his gray clothes and sighed in his heart. With you around, it doesn't matter what I wear. Even if it's just a pet, I'll still be noticed.

The lords of the Six Peaks, who sat on six high chairs carved with pine and carved with cranes, were all dressed up. They wore embroidered robes, star crowns, clear crowns, and purple and gold crowns.

The leader of the group, Mo Chengqian, was the one wearing the purple gold crown. The others did not say anything, but he did not care. He asked, "Little Junior Brother has always been alone. Why did you bring someone here today?"

Of course, Mo Chengqian asked this in hopes that Sheng Xueyin would introduce him to this follower he had never seen before. However...

"Yes, Eldest Senior Brother," Sheng Xueyin answered without any intention of explaining.

Mo Chengqian was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted. As the leader of a sect, with so many people watching, he had no choice but to say something to save some face.

"I don't think this little brother looks familiar. He doesn't seem like a member of my sect, and little brother rarely goes out. How did you get to know this little brother?"

"It's just a coincidence."

When Mo Chengqian heard this answer, his face darkened. However, he knew his junior brother's temperament very well. If he didn't want to say it, no one could force him to. He could only endure his displeasure and pretend that nothing had happened.

Qin Yubing stood behind Hsu Liuyun, his emotions rising and falling unpredictably. He was disappointed that Qu Lingjing didn't even spare him a glance, worried and nervous about Mo Chengqian's interrogation, and angry that Qu Lingjing had dared to come to such an occasion just to see Xin Lianyue. He couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"Junior Brother Qin's expression is a little complicated today. Are you trying to express anger or nervousness?" Sixth Senior Brother, who was standing on the side, noticed the change in Qin Yubing's expression.

"No, it's too hot." Qin Yubing had also learned how to make excuses, although he was no better at it than Qu Lingjing.

Sixth Brother really did raise his head to look at the sun, which was covered by clouds. His face was filled with confusion, not knowing why Qin Yubing felt so uncomfortable under the sun.

The entire apprenticeship ceremony was very boring for Qu Lingjing. It was similar to the awards ceremony in real life. It was long and complicated, naming names, giving tapes, swearing oaths, kowtowing, and offering tea. If it was just one mountain, it would not be a big deal. However, if all six mountains were taken at the same time, each mountain would take two to three more. Qu Lingjing began to regret following him to watch this extremely patient live broadcast.

Just as Qu Lingjing was about to fall asleep, a loud voice called out Xin Lianyue's name, calling Qu Lingjing's soul back like a big bell. Xin Lianyue walked up the white jade path respectfully. Although her bearing was a little reserved, it also displayed one of the few dignified and generous female disciples. Her gait was steady. Hsu Liuyun, on the other hand, nodded and smiled at her with a kind expression. He was slightly proud that he did not misjudge her.

Qin Yubing had been staring at Xin Lianyue and Qu Lingjing the entire time. His head was busy, and his expression was hard to control. He stared at Xin Lianyue as if he was looking at a ghost.

"Junior Brother Qin, do you have a grudge against our Junior Sister?" Sixth Senior Brother, who was very observant, asked again.

"No, what's wrong?" Qin Yubing's tone was a little stiff.

"No? Your eyes seem to be a little wide."

"Didn't I tell you that the sun is high? If you don't open your eyes wide, you won't be able to see clearly."

This time, the sixth senior brother didn't believe it anymore. He shook his head.

When Qu Lingjing saw the female lead coming up, he secretly nudged Sheng Xueyin.

"Look, it's this girl. Do you think your eyes lit up?" Qu Lingjing was thinking that the two of them were fated to be together. Today, this girl's performance and dressing were both extraordinary. As long as he blew a little wind and lit a fire, wouldn't there be an extraordinary collision? Thinking of this, Qu Lingjing could not hide his excitement.

However, immediately after, a bucket of cold water was poured over his head:

"It's all the same."