Chapter 42

Qin Yu saw the situation, and he also felt a bit torn, wondering who to take as his master. After all…… he couldn't just bury himself in hard training, could he? The Body Tempering Realm is a realm everyone knows, and every step of cultivation is public knowledge. But after Foundation Establishment, one needs to cultivate techniques, and the cultivation path of each technique differs. Surely someone must teach him. Taking a master is inevitable. But…… the conditions offered by this beggar old man are heart‑moving. A single Earth‑grade spirit herb would be fought over in the outside world, let alone ten of them. Moreover, at this moment Qin Yu also realized that those three weren't trying to snatch his Thunder Dao Supreme Treasure; they wanted to take him as a disciple. Naturally, his mind was set at ease.

"Holy shit, Qi Tai, you're not gonna make it? Ten Earth‑grade spirit herbs…… you're not gonna keep your savings from these years?" Wu Lao grabbed the beggar old man's clothes from behind, growled in a low voice, his brows furrowed tightly. The Vice Hall Master, seeing this, also felt eager to try—after all, isn't it just throwing resources at it? Smack down a named disciple, and your name will go down in history! The more he thought, the more excited he got, and he quickly blurted: "I'll offer twelve Earth‑grade spirit herbs; if Qin Yu becomes my disciple, he'll be my sole closed‑door disciple—this… the Sect Leader can't do that." If Qin Yu truly attains the Dao and transcends, achieving longevity, or even in the aftermath of the great calamity, in an era where the rules are incomplete, whenever someone asks about this longevity seeker Qin Yu, whose disciple is he? If someone says it's me…… Holy shit, that feeling is mind‑blowing, so exhilarating. Most importantly, with this incense affinity, if Qin Yu truly attains the Dao, it will be enough to protect his descendants for countless ages—this too is crucial.

Yang Hao saw the situation and was also a bit stunned. These two…… are they crazy? They insist on competing with me? Moreover…… are they not even going to pass? At the drop of a hat they're talking about dozens of Earth‑grade spirit herbs? Are they emptying their savings to snatch a disciple? Even if I am a sect leader, I can't just casually fork out that many spirit herbs like you guys. Yang Hao felt a headache. He was even torn between laughter and tears. You know, if I were to shout outside calling for disciples, I could line up from Canglan Yu all the way to the neighboring Law Heaven Domain. I'm a half‑step Venerable! Moreover, I'm one of the rulers of the three great sects! His gaze fell on Qin Yu, and he noticed the boy was smiling faintly. "This kid…… seems to be waiting for a good price." Yang Hao felt a pang of sympathy, but there was nothing he could do; things had come to this point—could it be that he shouldn't compete? A monstrous talent blessed by the Azure Dragon. He is an existence born in accordance with this era.

"Fifteen Earth‑grade spirit herbs! You also know that the value of each Earth‑grade spirit herb is extraordinary." "Each Earth‑grade spirit herb has already given birth to spiritual wisdom." "Any one of them, if it ends up outside, will stir up a bloody storm." "Furthermore, in terms of strength, as long as the Grand Elder hasn't emerged, I am the foremost within the Profound Yang Sect." "Even if my two junior brothers combine forces, I can still suppress them." "Do you understand what I mean?" "Besides, I truly have the intention to support you as Junior Sect Leader." Yang Hao stepped forward, his mighty pressure surging like a tide, suddenly sweeping outward. It directly enveloped the entire courtyard. The whole heaven and earth seemed to change color. As if dark clouds covered everything. The Vice Hall Master and Qi Tai's faces changed drastically; they hurriedly activated their Dao essence to form a barrier, a foundational pressure. Wu Lao looked at these few brothers with a hand on his forehead, feeling helpless. But he did not continue to express a desire to take a disciple, for he knew…… that none of the people present today were qualified to take Qin Yu as a disciple. Earlier, during the outer sect competition, he had already had this idea. Even if Sect Leader Yang Hao succeeds now, after two days the Grand Elder will emerge from seclusion. After learning of this, he will surely break his legs. Moreover, they have neither affection nor any relationship of interest with Qin Yu. They have known each other for about the same amount of time. It's only natural for them to choose someone strong. Even when they were young choosing a master, they looked at character, strength, and so on.

Qin Yu felt the matter had blown up a bit; after all…… it's just taking a master, no need to fight over it. A fair bidding would suffice…… Just then, as he was about to speak, a gentle breeze seemed to drift by, directly dispelling that vast, water‑like pressure. "Buzz—buzz—buzz!" Above the void, a white‑haired old man slowly descended, his body wrapped in a still, deathly aura. Yet, invisibly, the pressure he emanated instantly suppressed all four people present. "From half an hour ago, the commotion here has been enormous." "You are now the core figures of the sect, each holding high authority and overseeing a domain, yet you hide away to brawl and fight? What propriety is this?" Yang Heavenly Venerable suppressed his inner anger; he had just recovered from his injuries and was preparing to enter seclusion, but instead he was awakened by the noise. As a sect leader, he even overawes the two great elders? Instantly, anger flared from his heart. Seeing this, the sect leaders' eyes instantly lost their shine. Well…… what's the point of arguing anymore? The Grand Elder himself has emerged from seclusion. How is this supposed to work? In terms of resources, the entire Profound Yang Sect is under the Grand Elder's dispatch, and adding seniority and strength, they have no core competitiveness at all. Yang Heavenly Venerable saw no response from the crowd; his gaze fell upon the aptitude stone, his expression one of utter astonishment as he murmured: "Heaven‑grade aptitude…… what if it's above Heaven‑grade?" "It seems the omen from the divination two days ago was caused by you." His heart involuntarily surged with excitement. The one who provoked the Azure Dragon Blessing is actually inside his own Profound Yang Sect. But at this moment…… he almost coughed up blood. Within his own sect, after all, he had spent eight hundred years in divination, which directly brought about his doom? Yang Heavenly Venerable couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, glaring hatefully at Yang Hao. He really wanted to give his own sect leader two hard slaps. "Greetings, Grand Elder, this person is a newly promoted inner sect disciple who achieved outstanding results in the outer sect competition……" "So they are here, competing to become disciples, and now the Sect Leader has offered fifteen Earth‑grade spirit herbs." Wu Lao hastily bowed and spoke briefly. Yang Hao felt like crying; he had almost come to blows with his junior brothers, but then the Grand Elder appeared? What should he do now? Fight the Grand Elder? But…… he had failed his breakthrough earlier; he couldn't win. "Greetings, Grand Elder, I've only been promoted thanks to the elders and the Sect Leader's favor; in truth, my talent and strength are merely average." Qin Yu also bowed and spoke modestly. Originally his second choice had been the Sect Leader. Now that the Grand Elder has appeared, he will certainly choose the Grand Elder. Having a Venerable as a teacher would save him many detours on the path of cultivation. Wu Lao couldn't help but roll his eyes; if this kid's words were spoken outside, they'd probably make the disciples explode with anger. Heaven‑grade aptitude is just average…… why don't you just die? Yang Heavenly Venerable's heart stirred, and he immediately said: "Cough, I don't know if your talent is not ordinary, but they are unworthy to take disciples; let me, the old man, teach you instead." "In that case, I will offer one Heaven‑grade spirit herb; may I become your teacher?" The four were all astonished; no amount of Earth‑grade spirit herbs could match the value of a single Heaven‑grade spirit herb. Moreover, whenever a Heaven‑grade spirit herb appears in the world, venerables clash, fight, and shed blood. The Grand Elder, actually willing to part with one? You know, the Grand Elder only has those two. Now they truly aren't worthy to take disciples. They've been completely crushed by the Grand Elder.