Chapter 821
Chapter 821
Wen Wenhai seemed to know what Zhang Xiaohu was thinking. He smiled and said, "Xiaohu, do you also think that since you're just a registered disciple of the Inner Sect, and not a real inheritor of the Incense Cult, you should just accept it?"
"Yes." Zhang Xiaohu nodded honestly. He blushed a little and said, "It's like this. At first, I didn't know the meaning of this decree and was very conflicted. However, after listening to Hall Leader Yang and the others' analysis, it seems that the Leader doesn't want to cover up my identity as a direct disciple. Moreover, from what happened at Shixin Peak during this period, the Leader doesn't want to do anything to our Misty School, so … I'm here to ask for your opinion!"
"Alas, how can there be much freedom under someone else's roof?
Besides, as a direct disciple of the Misty School, since the Leader has already given face to the Misty School, you must have a plan in mind! "
Zhang Xiaohu listened and nodded slightly. "Yes, but what's your opinion, Master?"
"Haha, you're now the Chief Disciple of the Misty School. Even I have to listen to you. Do you still need to discuss this with me?
Besides, you're now fully fledged. I'm only giving you a reference. You still have to make all the decisions yourself! "
"I know, Master. I've already decided on other things, but this involves the direct disciple of the Misty School. I still want to hear your opinion."
"Needless to say, no opinion means you've expressed your opinion. You know!"
Zhang Xiaohu was speechless. He didn't give up and said, "Master, don't you want to discuss it with Martial Uncle and the others?"
Wen Wenhai smiled and shook his head slightly.
"Alas, alright. Master, I still want to ask Martial Uncle Li and the others for their opinion. You see …"
Wen Wenhai nodded again. "Then go. In fact, Martial Uncle Li and the others may have more right to speak!"
Zhang Xiaohu excused himself and left. Wen Wenhai watched him leave, but his eyes were fixed on Zhang Xiaohu's back for a long, long time. Only when Zhang Xiaohu was long gone did Wen Wenhai let out a sigh. No one knew what he was thinking, but he slowly walked out of the courtyard towards Lu Yueming. His steps were even more unsteady than before he recovered his martial arts!
Ethereal Heights, inside the Conference Hall.
"What?
Lingxiang peak wants to accept you as a registered disciple of the Inner Sect?
And to let an old woman who has been dead for a long time be your Master!
Is there a mistake? This … this Lingxiang peak's thief old woman is up to something? "
When Zhang Xiaohu finished talking about the Sect Leader's decree, Liu Qingyang, who was lying on the chair and pretending that his joints had not recovered, jumped up. He opened his eyes wide and said puzzledly, "Xiao Hu, I advise you not to go. The ancients say, 'It's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.' You are also a direct disciple of our Misty School and the chief disciple. Don't you get to eat and drink whatever you want?
If you're in a bad mood, you can casually find two female disciples to flirt with. Isn't that better than anything else?
Moreover, I know that the status of female disciples in Lingxiang Peak is very high. If you go, you'll only be carrying water to wash their feet. What are you going to do? "
"Old Five!!!"
Li Jian saw that Liu Qingyang's words were getting more and more unreliable. He snorted and said, "Don't be impolite. Xiao Hu really has a problem."
"Second Brother, I … I'm just thinking for Xiao Hu. We're a good direct disciple, but he was suddenly roped in by others and even changed his master. Aren't you worried?"
Zhang Xiaohu said awkwardly, "Martial Ancestor Liu, it's not like that!"
Soon after, he told Liu Qingyang about Yang Ruping's analysis. Liu Qingyang was even more puzzled. "The old woman in Lingxiang Peak is crazy. There's nothing to say. I don't know what she's thinking. Even if she wants to train you, she could just find someone to teach you martial arts. Why waste so much effort?
It's obvious that she has bad intentions! "
Li Jian chuckled and said, "Then why don't you tell me where she has bad intentions?"
"This … this is for sure. Zhang Xiaohu is not that old woman's relative. They haven't even met before. She actually gave such a big gift to Xiao Hu. Where in the world would a pie fall from the sky?
It's definitely a weasel paying a visit to a chicken. She has bad intentions! "
Seeing that Liu Qingyang was unable to say anything, Li Jian turned to Zhang Xiaohu and asked, "What did your master say?"
"Master said to listen to me!"
Li Jian was naturally interested. "Then what do you think?"
Zhang Xiaohu glanced at Liu Qingyang and whispered, "I think that since it doesn't conflict with our identity as a direct disciple of the Misty School, it's not bad to be a registered disciple of the Inner Sect. Since we'll be living in the Lingxiang Cult in the future, it may be more convenient to have this identity!"
"You …" Liu Qingyang stamped her foot. "Zhang Xiaohu, are you blind?
You believe the words of that old woman from Lingxiang Peak?
Who knows what she's selling in her gourd! "
Zhang Xiaohu blushed a little, but his eyes still looked at Li Jian. He seemed to be somewhat determined.
Li Jian looked at Zhang Xiaohu and frowned. His thoughts were far more complicated than Liu Qingyang's.
Yes, Misty Mountain Villa had been fighting with Lingxiang Peak for five years and had always been very unyielding. Thousands of disciples had put their lives at the back of their minds and didn't care about Lingxiang Peak. They also didn't interact with Misty Hall and didn't accept Misty Hall's help. They only relied on themselves and had enough food and clothing.
But all of this was based on the fact that thousands of people in Misty Mountain Villa had their martial arts crippled. These people were undoubtedly the backbone of the Misty School and were all unyielding. They were willing to fight with Lingxiang Peak to the end. But from another point of view, they couldn't see the future and couldn't see hope. They were the most passive in their struggle.
Even Li Jian himself had such thoughts. "Since my martial arts have been crippled and I'd rather die, why should I lose my reputation and bow to Lingxiang Peak?
It's better to fight with you to the end and leave a good reputation in Jianghu! "
But now?
Zhang Xiaohua's appearance had restored the martial arts of thousands of Misty School's disciples who had long lost confidence. It had reawakened their desire to live. At the same time, they had other plans in their hearts. In fact, even Li Jian had considered the future when he had condensed the first strand of internal energy. Misty School was now under the wings of Lingxiang Cult. They couldn't fight for a long time. Only compromise was the way to survive.
Sometimes, compromising wasn't showing weakness, nor did it mean surrendering. It was brewing strength and waiting for the East Mountain to rise again!
But what did the East Mountain need to rise again?
In addition to strength, it could also be an opportunity.
This direct disciple named Zhang Xiaohu in front of him didn't leave a deep impression in Li Jian's eyes. But … he could be an opportunity for the Misty School's revival.
Of course, the revival of the Misty School was too far away. Li Jian didn't dare to have extravagant hopes. But when he thought of the leader of Lingxiang Peak supporting Zhang Xiaohu, first bestowing the inner sect's martial arts mantra and elixirs, and this time accepting him as an inner sect's registered disciple, it was needless to say that he had chosen the same path as Yang Ruping, Zhong Pei and Gao Kunheng, to cultivate him as the Misty Hall's Hall Master. And Zhang Xiaohu himself was a great benefactor to the thousands of people in Misty Mountain Villa, more important than his life. He … was simply a collection of thousands of people's favor!
If he were to become the Misty Hall's Hall Master, the disciples of Misty Mountain Villa wouldn't have any objections.
Thinking of this, Li Jian suddenly had a very absurd idea. "Is this Zhang Xiaohu sent by Lingxiang Peak? Is his martial arts recovery technique from Lingxiang Peak?
Is it the intention of that old woman from Lingxiang Peak to let us recover our martial arts? "
But then he laughed secretly. "This … how is this possible?
The thousands of people in the Misty School are certainly a considerable force, but in the Lingxiang Cult, it's really not worth mentioning. The Lingxiang Cult would never restore the martial arts of thousands of people for any purpose. That's really meaningless! "
Looking at Zhang Xiaohu again, although his face was a little red, his eyes didn't shrink. Presumably, he already had some ideas in his mind. "Ai, even this old man couldn't break free from his utilitarian heart in the past, let alone such a big fat meat in front of his eyes. He doesn't need to pay a price to obtain it. No wonder he would be tempted!"
Thus, Li Jian's face became cold and he said, "Zhang Xiaohu, you are the direct disciple of my Misty School, and also the chief disciple. If you want to change your school and find another master, I, as your Misty School's Grand Master, certainly can't agree."
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohu's eyes flashed with a trace of joy. He cupped his hands and said, "Rest assured, Grand Master Li. If it was this kind of thing, this disciple wouldn't have come to discuss it with Grand Masters!"
"En," Li Jian's tone was still indifferent, "If you want the arrangement of the Lingering Fragrance Peak's School Master to simply give you pointers on martial arts, then we have nothing to say. After all, your dantian already has the inner strength of the Su Huan Cultivation Method. If you want to reach the Large Success Stage, then you really have to borrow the strength of the Lingering Fragrance Peak's Inner Sect disciples.
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohu's face carried a smile and he said, "Many thanks, Grand Master Li, for your help."
Li Jian shook his head, "Actually … even if you don't come, even if we don't agree … what can we do?
Why would we block your shortcut to increasing your strength? "
Since Wen Wenhai, Li Jian, and the others all agreed, Zhang Xiaohu's heart could be considered to have put down a stone. He cupped his hands and bid farewell to Li Jian and the others.
Looking at Zhang Xiaohu's departing figure, Liu Qingyang shouted, "What is that demonic old woman doing?
I really don't understand. There's definitely something fishy going on here! "
Li Jian also looked on indifferently and said, "Who knows? In any case, no matter what fishy things are, they will eventually appear. You and I will just have to wait and see."
"Wait and see, wait and see." Liu Qingyang curled his lips and said, "Wait until all of our Misty School's disciples have been poached by Lingering Fragrance Peak. Let's see how you can wait and see."
"So what?
Is there still a Misty School in Jianghu today?
If they didn't pass the test, how could they become the chief disciple of my Misty School?
Do you think it was easy for Zhang Chengyue to be the Misty School's disciple? "
Not to mention that the two of them were the same as Wen Wenhai, they didn't really understand the Lingering Fragrance Peak's Headmaster's intentions and were only making wild guesses. However, when Zhang Xiaohu returned to the small courtyard and didn't see Zhang Xiaohua in the room, he felt strange in his heart, "This child, she couldn't have run away just like that!"
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