Chapter 997: Taking a Disciple???
Everyone was a bit confused upon hearing Master Kong Xian's words. Who exactly was Dong Mengqi? What was her background?
If Dong Mengqi didn't proactively share, people wouldn't proactively ask since it involved personal privacy.
Master Kong Xian looked at Wu Yutong and said, "Miss Wu often visits my Lanruo Temple. Last time, she received some fortune. Today, this old monk will gift Miss Wu another chance."
Wu Yutong was startled for a moment, then pleasantly surprised. Last time she got a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact. This time Master Kong Xian personally gifting her fortune, it should be better than a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact, right?
"Thank you, Master Kong Xian."
Master Kong Xian took out a jade slip and handed it to Wu Yutong, saying, "This is a spear skill Divine Skill called Sky Heart Spear Skill. It was originally given to me by an old friend to refine a bit. Although it's not top-tier Divine Skill, it's considered first-class on the Hidden Dragon Continent."
Wu Yutong felt a bit excited upon hearing that, "Thank you, Master Kong Xian."
Master Kong Xian looked at Gao Linglong, "Miss Gao, your fate is quite fortunate too. This lower-grade Spiritual Artifact protective soft armor is yours."
Gao Linglong respectfully took it, "Thank you, Master Kong Xian."
Everyone was amazed by his generosity. If not top-tier Divine Skill, then Spiritual Artifacts; Master Kong Xian must be incredibly wealthy.
Master Kong Xian looked at Qin Hao and his group. The three of them respectfully greeted him, "Master Kong Xian."
Master Kong Xian smiled at Qin Hao and said, "Little friend, your forehead is surrounded by purple aura, and your features contain imperial aura, which is truly extraordinary. Such a fate is only seen once in my lifetime."
Qin Hao awkwardly smiled, "Master Kong Xian is too kind. I don't believe in face-reading, only in myself."
Master Kong Xian paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Indeed, you're no ordinary person. I have nothing suitable to gift you, so I'll give you some words of advice."
"I'm willing to listen to your words, Master." Qin Hao said humbly.
Master Kong Xian looked at him calmly and said, "Mr. Qin, while your appearance is extraordinary, it also implies hidden dangers and a life filled with crises. If you focus on cultivation in a blessed cave and avoid exposing yourself, you will certainly stand at the pinnacle and overlook the world."
Upon hearing Master Kong Xian's evaluation of Qin Hao, everyone was startled. Such high praise was truly unique.
Standing at the pinnacle and overlooking the world? What kind of expert is that?
Qin Hao heard his words, smiled slightly, and said no more.
Master Kong Xian smiled slightly and looked at Xian Yin, "Miss, your fate as a celestial phoenix indicates priceless prosperity in this life. Coincidentally, I have a superior-grade Spiritual Artifact to gift you. This zither is named Feng Xiao Zither, crafted from Ancient Parasol Wood from beyond the East Sea. The name derives from the legends of phoenixes resting on parasol trees and dragons lying in the clouds."
Everyone was shocked by his words. A superior-grade Spiritual Artifact? That's a bit intimidating.
Xian Yin bowed and accepted it, "Thank you, Master Kong Xian."
Master Kong Xian's expression remained unchanged, "Today, I've given little gifts to you all to forge a good relationship, hoping for good karma in the future."
Ling'er couldn't help but ask, "Master, what about my gift?"
Qin Hao and his group couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing Ling'er's straightforward words; after all, she's just a child.
Master Kong Xian laughed heartily, "I've prepared a big gift for you."
Ling'er chuckled, "Then, thank you in advance, Master Kong Xian."
Master Kong Xian looked at her and said, "You are destined with me, Buddha. I wish to accept you as my closed-door disciple. Would you be willing? Is this gift big enough?"
Everyone's expression froze upon hearing this, even Qin Hao was momentarily surprised, not expecting such a proposal.
Ling'er immediately responded, "I have a master, I don't want to become your disciple."
"You have a master already? Who is your master?" Master Kong Xian was taken aback.
Ling'er grabbed Qin Hao's arm and laughed, "This is my master."
Master Kong Xian looked at Qin Hao and paused, "Mr. Qin, I wonder if you could bear letting her go. She has profound enlightenment and is destined with me, Buddha. I will give her my full guidance, and she will surely become a top-tier expert recognized across the continent."
Qin Hao thought for a moment and said, "It's better to let Ling'er decide such matters on her own."
Xue Lingling immediately said, "I won't become your disciple."
Master Kong Xian's expression was a bit awkward, yet he continued to persuade, "Do you know what your physique is?"
"What kind of physique?" Ling'er asked curiously.
Master Kong Xian replied seriously, "The supreme furnace tripod physique, something perhaps no one in this small kingdom recognizes. But if you go to Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy, it will be easily recognized. Do you know what the supreme furnace tripod physique means?"
Ling'er shook her head, and Qin Hao and Xian Yin didn't quite understand, as they hadn't heard of this physique either.
Master Kong Xian continued, "The supreme furnace tripod physique is highly coveted by all cultivators. If a Heavenly Human Realm expert possesses you, they can easily break through to the Peak Realm. If a Peak Realm expert possesses you, they can effortlessly advance to the next level. The supreme furnace tripod physique is something all cultivators desperately compete for.
If you go with him to Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy, it will bring him great danger."
Xue Lingling was stunned after hearing this, looking up at Qin Hao.
Qin Hao smiled and said, "Don't worry about these things, don't let external factors influence any decisions."
Xue Lingling nodded, then said to Master Kong Xian, "Even if I die, as long as I can die beside my master, I would willingly do so."
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Master Kong Xian sighed and said no more, "Keep this talisman safe. If you face difficulties in the future, crush it, and I'll know."
"Thank you, Master." Ling'er put away the talisman.
"That's it, let things follow their course. Everyone, this old monk is going to cultivate, may we meet again if fate allows."
Qin Hao and the others left Lanruo Temple, and on the way back, everyone seemed troubled, especially Dong Mengqi.
No matter what, she never expected that someone could know her identity, especially a monk she had never met.
It's too terrifying. Who exactly is this Master Kong Xian?
Qin Hao and Xian Yin were also troubled due to Ling'er's physique. Master Kong Xian had no reason to deceive them, and if it was true, Ling'er indeed faced danger.
Gao Linglong knew what Qin Hao and Xian Yin were worried about, and comforted them, "Mr. Qin, Miss Xian Yin, you don't need to worry too much. Once at Southern Continent Heaven and Earth Academy, no one dares to cause trouble there, let alone take people."
Qin Hao spoke in an undeniable tone, "Even if someone dared, they could not take Ling'er away."
Moreover, now Xian Yin and Ling'er both have the space mecha he gave them. Trying to capture them is simply impossible unless they face top-tier peak experts on the Hidden Dragon Continent.