For example, Wencai and Qiusheng, two apprentices who had studied under Uncle Jiu for countless years.
When Old Master Ren's coffin was unearthed, he didn't even know what a 'legal burial' was. Later, when Uncle Jiu was mistakenly arrested by the police, he asked Qiu Sheng to bring him glutinous rice at night, but Qiu Sheng brought him a bowl of steamed glutinous rice instead. He only learned later that glutinous rice could ward off evil spirits...
Even his two long-time disciples are like this; he himself would have to wait forever to learn the Daoist arts after becoming a disciple!
That's exactly it.
Jiang Fan then devised this plan: to use lies and money to break down Uncle Jiu.
Even if I can't get the true Maoshan teachings from Uncle Jiu because of the Maoshan sect rules, it would be a huge gain to get the insights and experiences he recorded during his own cultivation from Uncle Jiu!
"It's all the villagers' praise that's too kind. However, I no longer accept apprentices."
When Uncle Jiu heard what Jiang Fan said, he vaguely felt that he had an epiphany. Jiang Fan looked like a learned scholar, and the bloodstains on him, combined with the changes in the young man's family, made it not hard to understand.
Uncle Nine relaxed considerably and smiled modestly.
at last,
When Uncle Nine said he wouldn't take on any more apprentices, it was indeed because of his advanced age; he wasn't lying to Jiang Fan about that.
Hearing Uncle Jiu's words, Jiang Fan was delighted. Uncle Jiu's words did not completely reject the idea of cutting off all avenues of retreat. Therefore, from Jiang Fan's perspective as a modern person, there was still a possibility of continuing the conversation.
"Uncle Jiu, this junior is indeed eager to seek the Dao!"
If you're going to pretend, then pretend to the end. Why would someone give up immediately after being rejected and then tell you their true intentions?
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Chapter Eleven: The True Methods of Maoshan Are Not Transmitted Outside the Sect
"this……"
Seeing Jiang Fan's pleading expression, Uncle Jiu, who was standing in front of him, reached out to support him and gently straightened his body, advising, "Alas, it's rare to see a young man as sincere as you these days. If it were a few years ago, I would have taken you under my wing."
Hearing Uncle Jiu's words, Jiang Fan was overjoyed.
What he really wanted wasn't for Uncle Nine to actually take him as a disciple. The reason he did this was simply to obtain the insights and experiences that Uncle Nine had recorded during his cultivation. If Uncle Nine were to impulsively take him as a disciple, Jiang Fan would only be able to find a place to cry in secret.
"well."
Uncle Nine sighed.
He looked directly into Jiang Fan's eyes, shook his head and sighed, "It's a pity that the conditions for accepting disciples in Maoshan are too strict. No one other than a Taoist cultivator on the mountain can accept more than two disciples. I have no intention of lying to you. Moreover, even the two disciples I have accepted have not yet received the imperial decree from the mountain and are not allowed to cultivate the true Maoshan methods."
"That is why my two disciples have only learned some martial arts skills to this day, and they do not know any of the real Maoshan Taoist magic."
"I……
As the master...sigh!
Having said that,
Uncle Jiu released Jiang Fan's hand and walked alone to the front of the main room, looking silently at the courtyard outside.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Sheng, who had just put down the trinkets in his hands, ran to his master and said with a grin, "Master, when I told my aunt that I wanted to become your apprentice, the reason was to learn some martial arts to strengthen my body. I'm not interested in learning Maoshan Taoist magic. I want to get married."
When the topic of getting a wife came up, Qiu Sheng secretly glanced at Ren Tingting.
“Me too! I also want to get married, I don’t want to learn Taoism.” Wen Cai, who was quick-witted, also realized this at this moment and ran to Uncle Jiu’s side with a grin.
Although their words were meant to comfort their master and dispel his sadness, they were actually mostly heartfelt.
In this era,
Very few people genuinely want to spend their days dealing with eerie and terrifying corpses and ghosts, especially clever people like Qiu Sheng who own property and can't stand the various rules and regulations of Taoism.
"People really do tend to overthink things as they get older. Oh well, I'm just happy as long as you're all doing well."
Uncle Nine turned around and patted his two apprentices on the shoulders.
Watching this scene, Jiang Fan knew that the story of the apprenticeship ceremony should end here; continuing it would be going too far.
So Jiang Fan cupped his hands and said apologetically, "Uncle Jiu, I was being reckless."
Uncle Nine waved his hand, sat back down in his chair, and looked at the very composed Jiang Fan with curiosity, saying, "Not at all, it's no fault of those who don't know. Meeting is fate. May I ask your name, young master? And I heard you mentioned that you returned from overseas. May I ask where you went? Is there any different culture or customs there than in China?"
Jiang Fan sat back down, and seeing Uncle Jiu's curious look, he felt a chill. Whether it was Uncle Jiu's test or genuine curiosity, Jiang Fan was determined to take it seriously and do his best not to make any mistakes.
"My surname is Jiang, and my given name is Fan," Jiang Fan said, revealing his real name.
originally,
Jiang Fan had considered using a pseudonym.
But then I realized that using a pseudonym has its drawbacks. For example, if someone suddenly calls out my name and it's not my real name, they might be a little slow to react and there's a potential risk of arousing suspicion. So it's better to just openly reveal my real name.
Looking at the expectant Uncle Nine, Jiang Fan continued, "The overseas countries I mentioned earlier refer to the United States of America, or simply the United States. Its location is right here on our feet, in the Western Hemisphere of the Earth."
"certainly,
From their perspective, we, located in the Eastern Hemisphere, are beneath their feet.
Jiang Fan smiled after speaking, which was actually a form of dry humor.