Chapter 102: Elder, you have misunderstood

"Tentative."

These two words represent many things.

First, a drop in cultivation base like my aunt's.

Second, intentionally concealing one's cultivation base!

My aunt's status panel clearly showed a drop in cultivation base.

Because her root bones were damaged and her spirit eyes were sealed.

But the Pavilion-Guarding Elder's panel was perfectly normal.

So, it is basically the second option!

"This sword art is extremely profound and requires constant tempering through slaughter; it cannot be mastered by merely shutting oneself away."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder said, "The specifics are all recorded in the secret manual."

"Many thanks for the reminder, Elder. I will certainly cultivate diligently and not live up to your high expectations."

Meng Zhangqing bowed slightly with both hands.

He had simply come to 'chat,' never expecting such an unexpected harvest.

As expected.

One must be outstanding.

As long as one is outstanding enough, one will receive many unexpected gifts.

"No need for thanks; it was just a casual act. Since the sect's upper echelons do not pay attention to you, I will make up for it on their behalf."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder stroked his white beard lightly.

Upon hearing this.

Meng Zhangqing smiled.

This Elder is quite genuine.

His gaze then fell upon the table, where an empty wine pot lay tilted.

"Furthermore, I do not take disciples, so you may save yourself the trouble of thinking about it."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder added immediately.

Over the years, he had actually guided a few people, but in the end, they all tried every possible way to become his disciples.

For example, by bringing wine.

But he had rejected them all.

"Elder, you have misunderstood. Compared to becoming your disciple, I actually wish to become your friend."

Having reached this point, Meng Zhangqing became a bit bolder.

This was not the usual friendship between peers, but one spanning a massive gap.

Both in terms of seniority and strength!

But there was no other way.

Who could blame him when the attributes on the Pavilion-Guarding Elder were simply too tempting?

He currently still had one attribute selection card.

As long as the Pavilion-Guarding Elder agreed to become his friend, he could directly obtain the Great Completion level of the "Holy Spirit Slaughter Sword Art"!

How much hard work in cultivation could he save, and he could also save four mastery cards!

Upon hearing this.

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder was completely stunned.

It seemed he had never expected to hear such words from a disciple in his entire life.

Become friends?

A junior disciple wants to become friends with him?

What a joke!

Does he know the difference in seniority between them?

"You bold brat, you actually want to be on equal footing with me!"

"You have quite the nerve!"

Coming back to his senses, the Pavilion-Guarding Elder was so angry his white beard trembled, but one could not see much anger in his eyes; instead, appreciation gradually emerged.

As a sword cultivator, one must have this kind of spirit!

He didn't even want to look at those who came begging to be his disciples.

Meng Zhangqing just smiled and said nothing.

It was meant to be a probe anyway.

He had not expected the Pavilion-Guarding Elder to actually agree.

"Hahaha."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing across the peak of the mountain.

He stopped a moment later.

And in an instant, the Pavilion-Guarding Elder's temperament seemed to undergo a great change.

No longer the usual casual gentleness.

Instead, he became majestic.

Every strand of his hair, and even his white beard, seemed to contain sword qi.

"With your potential, brat, you may indeed be able to discuss the Dao and be friends with me in the future."

"But for now, it is not enough."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder said.

"Then what would be enough?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhangqing felt a surge of joy; he hadn't expected there to be a real chance.

"Four hundred miles north of the sect, there is a place called Qifeng Mountain, where there is a high-level stronghold of the Huangquan Demon Sect."

"Inside, there are over two hundred martial artists, plus one demon cultivator who has just entered the Creation Realm."

"Bring me their heads, and I shall treat you as a peer!"

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder stood with his hands behind his back.

His temperament was like a sword, sharp and exposed.

"Good."

Meng Zhangqing did not hesitate, "Shall I go now?"

"Hmm."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder nodded.

At the same time, he threw out a map.

It contained the relevant information.

After catching it, Meng Zhangqing turned around instantly, without any hesitation.

"This brat, he isn't even afraid when he hears about a Creation Realm demon cultivator?"

Watching Meng Zhangqing's back, the Pavilion-Guarding Elder was stunned.

Although that demon cultivator was only at the early stage of Creation and had been beaten by him until his strength dropped by at least half, he was still in the Creation Realm and used true essence.

It is not something a Sea Opening Realm cultivator can compare to.

"Interesting."

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder did not think a genius disciple like Meng Zhangqing would be acting tough.

It was highly likely he had the confidence to win.

"If he can really bring back the heads, then this brat's strength is a bit excessively strong, definitely not just what is shown on the surface."

A smile appeared on the Pavilion-Guarding Elder's face.

In the twilight of his life, being able to encounter such a genius junior is truly a happy thing.

And the sword art created by his master.

Finally has a suitable successor.

Thinking this.

The Pavilion-Guarding Elder hummed a little tune and turned around.

But the next second, a voice rang out from behind him, causing his pupils to shrink slightly.

"Senior Brother Bu Jue."

――

In mid-air, a golden sword light pierced through the clouds and wind.

It was none other than Meng Zhangqing.

He had not expected that coming out for a casual trip would yield such a great harvest.

Not only did he obtain the "Holy Spirit Slaughter Sword Art" secret manual, but he even had the opportunity to add the Pavilion-Guarding Elder as a friend!

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— Author's Notes —

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