Chapter 141: Jiang Tamu Wants to Become Lin Yang's Disciple

Jiang Tamu didn't leave; instead, he shamelessly hung around until the second day.

After getting up, Lin Yang found Jiang Tamu leaning against the Heavenly Dao Tea Tree, snoring loudly.

Lin Yang paid him no heed.

It was raining today, the weather slightly chilly, and he thought it would be perfect to go soak in a hot spring.

So he headed straight for the hot spring and soon slipped into the pool.

The sleeping Jiang Tamu nearby heard the movement, blinked his eyes open, saw Lin Yang getting up, and hurried over.

Lin Yang saw him approach and said irritably, "Awake? You've been drinking tea all day and night; it's time to leave."

Jiang Tamu fidgeted, his eyes full of reluctance to leave, and said, "Lin Yang, I've been dragged into the lake several times, slept under the tea tree all night, and I'm filthy; may I soak in the hot spring before I go?"

Of course, this was another delaying tactic of Jiang Tamu's.

At this moment, he wanted to fish, wanted to drink tea, and had no intention of leaving at all.

Lin Yang glanced at him, thought his request made sense, nodded, and said, "Alright, you can soak for a while."

Upon hearing that, Jiang Tamu was overjoyed.

He hastily took off his clothes, revealing a bony frame as thin as a chicken rack, and eagerly jumped into the hot spring pool.

Just as he entered the hot spring,

Jiang Tamu immediately felt a warm force surging from all directions, as if countless gentle hands were lightly stroking his body.

It made his whole body feel relaxed and comfortable.

Immediately afterward,

he felt a strange power circulating within his body, as if it were purifying his impurities.

His state of mind suddenly became more ethereal.

A feeling of refreshment and delight arose spontaneously.

He was astonished again; he had merely been looking for an excuse to soak in the hot spring to avoid leaving, but he never expected the hot spring to have such miraculous effects.

It not only boosts spiritual power, but also heals injuries, washes the marrow, and can even nurture spiritual objects.

Moreover, the effects are strikingly obvious.

He couldn't help but stare blankly at Lin Yang.

Good heavens.

Just what kind of being is this person?

They've only known each other for a few days.

But Lin Yang's mystery repeatedly shocks his mind.

On the Mysterious Yellow Continent, the five major supreme sects are considered the pinnacle.

Their foundations and strength are the greatest.

But in front of Lin Yang, what are those foundations and strengths?

Moreover…

Thus, he became even more unwilling to leave Heavenly Dao Peak.

He wanted to fish, he wanted to drink Heavenly Dao Tea Water, and he also wanted to soak in the hot spring.

He even directly wanted to take Lin Yang as his master.

That way he could stay on Heavenly Dao Peak forever—fish when he wants to fish, drink Heavenly Dao Tea Water when he wants to drink, and soak in the hot spring when he wants to soak.

How wonderful.

If such words were heard by a certain supermajor sect in Central Province, they would surely burst into tears.

Ancestor, are you abandoning us?

Another day passed.

Lin Yang saw Jiang Tamu still hadn't left and urged again, "You've been soaking all day; shouldn't you leave today?"

Jiang Tamu steeled himself, shrinking into the hot spring with only his head exposed, looking at Lin Yang with a pleading expression and asked in a questioning tone.

"Lin Yang, how about… you hear my advice and take me as your disciple?"

Hearing Jiang Tamu's words, Lin Yang couldn't help but stare, a hint of surprise on his face, and said, "Take you as my disciple?"

"That sounds rather absurd, doesn't it?"

Jiang Tamu, however, didn't care, speaking solemnly, "What's absurd about it? Although I'm much older than you."

"As the saying goes, good affinities fear no delay, and good disciples aren't bothered by age."

"With my age and strength, becoming your disciple would save you the trouble of teaching a newcomer from scratch; you could directly assign me tasks."

"To you, isn't that a sure‑profit, no‑loss deal?"

Lin Yang almost got swayed by Jiang Tamu's twisted logic, rolled his eyes, and said, "You're not joking, are you?"

"Never mind your advanced age; just looking at your situation, you don't meet my criteria for accepting disciples."

After all, he has always set high standards for accepting disciples, requiring the other's talent traits to meet the system's demands.

Furthermore…

He consequently had the system scan Jiang Tamu's trait attributes.

【Name: Jiang Tamu】

【Cultivation: Quasi-Emperor Late Stage】

【Talent: Day-rank Talent】

【Golden Trait: Possesses a Secret Realm Lake】

【Purple Trait: Has a Fishing Hook and Fish】

【Blue Trait: High Position and Authority】

【Black entry: playful heart too heavy, old and feeble】

【Ding dong, system prompt, this person temporarily does not meet the system's disciple acceptance requirements.】

Seeing this introduction, Lin Yang naturally would not accept him as a disciple.

"This matter is absolutely not feasible."

Lin Yang repeatedly shook his head and refused.

Jiang Tai Mu instantly froze, his face full of confusion, saying: "How could this not be possible?"

"I consider myself to have both talent and strength. Furthermore, for the sake of becoming your disciple, I don't even care about this old face of mine; with such humility and earnest pleading, how can you not grant this?"

"Could it be… you don't know how to respect the elderly and love the young?"

Lin Yang couldn't help but laugh and said: "This is completely a different matter."

Jiang Tai Mu's eyes shifted, and he hurriedly said: "What if I add some more chips?"

"I am willing to offer all the treasures, spirit stones, cultivation methods, and treasure artifacts I have accumulated over the years."

"You want whatever you want, I will give it to you; I only ask that you accept me as your disciple."

"How?"

Lin Yang, however, still firmly shook his head and refused, saying: "No, no, still no!"

This is simply nonsense.

Firstly, this little old man's purpose in seeking a master is impure; secondly, he is still unclear about this person's identity.

In the system entry just now, this person holds high status and power; likely backed by a powerful sect, he naturally would not act carelessly.

Seeing Lin Yang so determined, how could Jiang Tai Mu not be resigned? She pressed: "Exactly why is this? Give me a clear answer."

Lin Yang looked at him, his expression turning solemn, and he said softly: "One, what is your purpose in seeking a master? Two, I don't know you well enough. Three, I never intended to take you as a disciple."

Jiang Tai Mu stared at Lin Yang, a flicker of doubt crossing his eyes, but after a moment his gaze suddenly became firm, as if he had instantly made a major decision.

He slowly said: "Lin Yang, to be frank, this matter of becoming your disciple is indeed somewhat absurd, and I also indeed have my own purpose."

Lin Yang's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes slightly narrowed as he thought to himself.

Indeed, this old man indeed has an ulterior motive.

Jiang Tai Mu, seemingly unaware of Lin Yang's thoughts, continued: "But my purpose is simple and pure—nothing more than staying at Heavenly Dao Peak, continuing to cast my two rods, mooching off your Heavenly Dao tea water, and soaking in your hot spring pool—just that."

Having said that.

Jiang Tai Mu straightened his spine, adopting an air of calm composure, as if to say, "This is what I think; even if it invites ridicule, I accept it."

Regarding this, Lin Yang did not rush to express his stance, merely staring silently at Jiang Tai Mu, waiting for his next words.

Seeing Lin Yang show no stance, Jiang Tai Mu lightly coughed and continued: "Furthermore, my identity on the Mysterious Yellow Continent is far from being unknown."

"I am one of the five major powers of Central State, the founder of the God-governing Sect."