Chapter 56

Dongzhu, you shouldn't constantly talk about life and death; it's inauspicious. Besides, I am Ping'an's master—if anyone seeks trouble for Ping'an, I should be the one to step forward. There's no need for you, a woman, to stand in the way.

Xuanqing Daozhang's expression turned serious; he lowered his head and glanced at Wang Ping'an in his arms, seeing no change, his face showed some disappointment as he said: "Really? I've already recited the Qi Refining Guidance Method (Spirit Pet chapter) over and over, yet this kid still hasn't learned it?"

"I have learned it, of course I have; I just don't dare to use it in front of you."

Wang Ping'an couldn't help but give a wry smile inwardly; he actually wanted to show off his abilities in front of Xuanqing Daozhang, but he feared that Xuanqing Daozhang would teach him other skills.

Of course.

Learning skills—this kind of good thing, he isn't afraid of; in his previous life he disliked studying, suffered society's beatings, and only then realized that the claim 'studying is useless' is nonsense.

A good university not only raises the ceiling, but also raises the floor.

Moreover, in this world and era, his master's abilities are not merely for making money—making money is superficial; they can save lives and ensure Ping'an's safety.

Just that.

He feared that if he learned everything his master taught him, over and over, not only would others think him a monster, but even his master might regard him as such.

Who let him be just a newborn baby—being able to learn a technique could be called a miracle… but if he learned more, it could no longer be called a miracle; it would be seen as a monster, or even as being possessed by demons.

He dared not gamble his life and safety!

He could only hide his clumsiness before his master!

It's my foolishness—this child could learn the blessing technique perhaps by sheer accident; how could I expect him to learn it just by my repeatedly reciting the Qi Refining Guidance Method (Spirit Pet chapter) in front of him? He has an Innate Dao Body, but he's not a reincarnated immortal!

Xuanqing Daozhang gave a bitter smile, secretly shook his head, and though his gaze toward Wang Ping'an held some disappointment—he was a person accomplished in the Dao, with a long lifespan, yet he had lost twenty years of yang lifespan, likely only able to see Ping'an grow into adulthood.

If he wanted to see Ping'an leave his name in history, unless his cultivation breakthrough increased his lifespan, it would be hard to witness; he could only depart the mortal world with regret.

He, after all, is still too impatient!

Otherwise.

It's also impossible for him to expect Wang Ping'an, who had just been born, to learn the Qi Refining Guidance Method (Spirit Pet chapter) by repeated recitation and hope he would master it, then cultivate each of his spirit pets into talent.

Even if there were a precedent of Wang Ping'an accidentally learning the blessing technique!

That would still be highly unlikely!

Xuanqing Daozhang gathered his complex emotions, spoke solemnly: "Dongzhu, I've already told Butler Luo that our Ping'an's marriage with their young lady depends on how the children develop."

If they have mutual affection, we cannot stop them from marrying; but if they feel nothing, the Luo family won't force them to marry either.

Daozhang, thank you for the trouble!

Liu Dongzhu said gratefully.

Ping'an is my disciple; his affairs are my affairs, all family matters—how could I call it trouble?

Xuanqing Daozhang casually handed Wang Ping'an, who was in his arms, over, saying: "This child must be hungry; Dongzhu, feed him milk. I still have some matters at the temple, so I'll leave first!"

Liu Dongzhu took the handed-over Wang Ping'an, about to speak, when Wang Lin interjected: "Daozhang, I'll see you off!"

Ding! Obtained Growth Energy +1!

Ding! Obtained Growth Energy +1!

Ding! Obtained Growth Energy +1!

……

Mechanical, cold voices echoed one after another in his mind; just as Wang Ping'an was eating heartily, the black cat Hei Mao Bu Tou and the Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, having enjoyed the blessing technique, suddenly shot out from the main hall.

Having just run outside the courtyard, they seemed to be preparing for a big battle.

Liu Dongzhu jumped in fright, about to scoop up Wang Ping'an and run out, when she anxiously said:

"Didn't we agree you wouldn't fight? How come you're fighting again just after resting?" "Dongzhu, don't be afraid; you stay here feeding Ping'an, I'll go check it out!"

Zhang Guihua said hurriedly.

Liu Dongzhu said nervously: "Mom, you need to hurry out and stop those two; don't let them fight again, or whoever gets hurt won't be good!"

I know!

Zhang Guihua nodded.

Guihua, what's going on? Why did those two start fighting?

Zhang Guihua had just run out from the main hall when she saw, in a wide open area of the estate, two black shadows darting back and forth, feathers occasionally falling; she was startled, about to step forward to stop them, when she heard Wang Lin's voice.

I don't know either; they suddenly dashed out of the room for no reason, and by the time I caught up, they were already fighting.

Zhang Guihua frowned slightly, said nervously: "But now isn't the time to worry about that; we should first stop them, don't let them keep fighting—one is our Ping'an's family guardian beast, the other is Ping'an's lifesaver; hurting either would be bad."

That's right, we can't let them keep fighting!

As they spoke, Wang Lin rose to his feet, about to stop the fight between Hei Mao Bu Tou and the Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, when a voice suddenly sounded beside him.

This novel you have arrived

Old Brother Wang, don't mess around, or you'll get hurt by those two!

Wang Lin looked up, only to see Xuanqing Daozhang, who had supposedly left, somehow returned; he exclaimed in surprise: "Daozhang, didn't you go back to the temple?"

It's because those two drew me over here!

Xuanqing Daozhang casually pointed; not far away, the battling Hei Mao Bu Tou and Peregrine Falcon Little Gray flashed in his sight, a hint of surprise crossing his eyes.

He had lived most of his life and seen all kinds of grand scenes; even spirit pet battles were commonplace, but just a cat pressing down on a peregrine falcon and fighting—

—this was the first time he'd seen such a thing!

He examined Hei Mao Bu Tou carefully and found it was just an ordinary black cat.

It had neither the bloodline of a spirit beast nor that of a demon beast; at most it was merely sturdier than an ordinary cat.

How could it possibly be a match for a peregrine falcon?

Daozhang, please stop them; please don't let them keep fighting!

Wang Lin immediately realized, hurriedly pleading: "Otherwise, whoever gets hurt, it's not a good thing!"

Xuanqing Daozhang shook his head.

Wang Lin said in astonishment: "Daozhang, you can't stop them?"

Xuanqing Daozhang smiled and said, "Old Brother Wang and Sister Zhang, do you know why those two started fighting?"

Zhang Guihua and Wang Lin shook their heads.

"They fought each other because they were vying for the boss's position!"

Xuanqing Daozhang said solemnly: "So even if we stop them this time, there will be another; it's better to let them have a good fight, settle the boss's position once and for all, so they won't fight again afterwards!"

(End of chapter)