Chapter 15
Hehe, she's really dreaming. *slurp*
"From now on, Xiao Shu'an will stay on Dragon Island for half a year, and then go to your Holy Bright Sect for another half a year, how about that?"
Inside the tea room, the two who had sat down again had already switched roles.
Long Yan personally picked up a cup of tea and politely handed it to Yun Shuling, a smile on his face.
Yun Shuling and Long Ba looked at each other for a few seconds before Yun Shuling reached out and took the cup of tea.
Sigh, Yun Shuling lowered her eyes slightly, recalling the tender young dragon she had just seen.
The dragon race hasn't had a new baby dragon for almost a century, has it?
That's right. Earlier, with Long Yan's help, Shen Shu'an showed off her dragon body to everyone.
Aside from the shock and astonishment of everyone, the important thing is that Shen Shu'an does indeed have dragon blood, which is beyond doubt.
Although it is still very young, it is already able to fly through the clouds and breathe dragon breath.
Yun Shuling lowered her head, gently inhaled the aroma of the tea, and after a long while, took a small sip.
"...That's fine for now. Next time, I'll stay at my Holy Bright Sect for half a year before coming to Dragon Island."
"Once she reaches the Golden Core stage, she will be free to decide where to go."
Upon hearing that Yun Shuling had conceded, Long Yan finally smiled.
However, just as a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes, Yun Shuling continued, "But my disciple still needs to return to the sect to participate in the Grand Competition for Disciples of the Holy Bright Sect at the end of this year."
Long Yan immediately frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Shu An has only just begun practicing Qi cultivation, what kind of competition is he participating in?"
Isn't this ridiculous?
What kind of grand competition is this? It sounds brutal. My dragon clan has only a handful of cats and mice, and little dragons are quite rare.
Yun Shuling raised her eyebrows, meeting Long Yan's questioning gaze. Seeing Long Yan's genuine care for Shen Shu'an, her tone softened: "This is our sect's Dao Inquiry Grand Competition, which is held every three years. An'er is just fortunate to have this opportunity."
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"Her opponent is naturally a fellow cultivator who entered the sect at the same time, so there's no need to worry about her safety."
As she spoke, Yun Shuling smiled slightly, a hint of sharpness in her eyes: "An'er is exceptionally talented, and with our joint guidance, she will certainly not fall behind others."
Yun Shuling spoke calmly, glancing slightly to the side at Shen Shuan, who was huddled up and whispering something to her family.
Back then, she won first place in the competition and showed her talent, which is why her master took a liking to her at first glance.
Her talent was no match for those prodigies; she was just an ordinary person with three spiritual roots. Fortunately, they were water, wood, and earth, which complemented each other.
Throughout my cultivation journey, the only key words have been diligence.
With her thoughts settled, Yun Shuling's gaze became calm as she looked back at Long Yan.
After a moment of contemplation and careful consideration, Long Yan said, "...That's not impossible either."
It is now August, and there are still more than three months until the Grand Examination of the Holy Ming Sect, so there is plenty of time.
With Shu An's talent, his cultivation level did indeed change every month.
Moreover, how could a true dragon be afraid of sparring with its peers?
Considering the above, Longyan agreed.
"Then it's settled." Yun Shuling nodded, put down her teacup, stood up, and walked towards Shen Shuan.
The Shen family members had been silently watching the two of them. When they saw her approaching, Shen Wanqiu quickly put Shen Shuan down from her arms.
Shen Shuan landed on her two slender legs, raised her head, straightened her small body, and looked up at the person who had come.
"Master."
She called out to people in a clear, crisp voice. Although she was still quite young, her little face was serious and focused.
Although I don't know how I ended up with a cheap master.
After some investigation, it turns out that the master he's keeping is the deputy sect leader of the Holy Bright Sect, and there's an even greater grandmaster above him... and an even more powerful lineage!
Looking at it from any angle—left, right, front, back, horizontal, or vertical—it's a really thick thigh!
If not now, when?
Moreover, even though the two of them had never met, their master was willing to take her family all the way to Dragon Island to find her.
If it weren't for the secret method taught by Master Mingyan, even Grandpa would have needed half a month to find traces of Dragon Island.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Shen Shuan bowed her head in reverence.
In the cultivation world, formal rites are required when recognizing a master.
"No need."
However, Yun Shuling simply raised her hand and used an invisible layer of magic to help the child who was about to kneel up.
"The formal apprenticeship ceremony will take place after you return to the sect."
Seeing the little boy's obedient appearance, Yun Shuling's tone unconsciously softened.
She looked down at Shen Shuan for a few seconds, and seeing the small face that was trying to lift up, she realized something was wrong, so she squatted down and looked at Shen Shuan at eye level.
She took out a jade slip and gently placed it in Shen Shu'an's hand.
"I am about to break through to a higher level, so it is inconvenient for me to stay on Dragon Island for long."
"This is the sect's introductory sword technique, 'Cloud Void Chasing the Moon Sword.' You should study it on your own for now. I will personally teach you after we return to the sect."
"During your time on Dragon Island, you must also diligently cultivate and not slack off."
As she spoke, she reached out her hand, seemingly wanting to gently pat Shen Shuan's head.
But for some reason, in the end, he only gently touched Shen Shuan's chubby face with the back of his finger.
"Alright, I came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare a gift for you. I'll make it up to you when I return to the sect."
After speaking, Yun Shuling stood up and looked at the rest of the Shen family.
Shen Wuming quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you so much, fellow Daoist! We would like to stay on Dragon Island for a few more days to accompany my daughter."
After saying that, he glanced at Shen Shuan at his feet.
Shen Shu'an understood, quickly put away the jade slip, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Yun Shuling, and said loudly, "Thank you, Master! Take care, Master!"
Yun Shuling waved her hand, glanced at Shen Shuan one last time, and nodded slightly to Long Yan.
In the next instant, it transformed into a clear, cool stream of light and vanished into the sky.
Shen Shuan tilted her head back, gazing in the direction the light had disappeared into the distance.
Master came and went in a hurry this time. Is he going into seclusion to break through to the Void Refinement Realm?
If her master successfully breaks through the barrier, wouldn't she then have a Void Refinement Master?
Thinking about it, Shen Shuan clenched her fist secretly, feeling envious and truly longing for it.
Once her cultivation level is high enough, she can go anywhere in the vast world.
At that time, I will surely be like Master today, able to leave whenever I want, free to roam the world.
If you can reason with someone, do so; if not, resort to violence. Ideally, you should make a striking entrance, displaying your profound cultivation that cannot be concealed, causing others to bow down in reverence!
Thinking about it, Shen Shuan couldn't help but reveal a smug smile, raising her hand to wipe the drool from the corner of her mouth.
Hehe, she's really dreaming.
Seeing this, Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming exchanged a glance, both with smiles in their eyes and a sense of relief in their hearts.
After their trip to Dragon Island, their youngest daughter was completely different from her previous slow-witted self. Although neither of them said anything, they were both worried.
In this day and age, there are countless secret techniques involving the soul, such as ghost cultivation and soul cultivation, so we really have to be wary.
But now, seeing my daughter giggling like she did when she was little, I feel much more at ease.
As for Nian Guoyao, he had already gone back to flipping through his precious family genealogy the moment Yun Shuling left.
Although the Qingcheng Nian family is only a branch of the Nian family left in Dongda Prefecture, it is not a minor collateral branch!
Having cultivated the land in the eastern continent for a century, the family genealogy naturally needs to be meticulously recorded.
"Strange, strange..."
After reading the genealogy book, Yao muttered to himself, put down one book, and picked up another.
Could it be that the little granddaughter's bloodline comes from the main branch?
But isn't that too far apart?
Inside the tea room, the two who had sat down again had already switched roles.
Long Yan personally picked up a cup of tea and politely handed it to Yun Shuling, a smile on his face.
Yun Shuling and Long Ba looked at each other for a few seconds before Yun Shuling reached out and took the cup of tea.
Sigh, Yun Shuling lowered her eyes slightly, recalling the tender young dragon she had just seen.
The dragon race hasn't had a new baby dragon for almost a century, has it?
That's right. Earlier, with Long Yan's help, Shen Shu'an showed off her dragon body to everyone.
Aside from the shock and astonishment of everyone, the important thing is that Shen Shu'an does indeed have dragon blood, which is beyond doubt.
Although it is still very young, it is already able to fly through the clouds and breathe dragon breath.
Yun Shuling lowered her head, gently inhaled the aroma of the tea, and after a long while, took a small sip.
"...That's fine for now. Next time, I'll stay at my Holy Bright Sect for half a year before coming to Dragon Island."
"Once she reaches the Golden Core stage, she will be free to decide where to go."
Upon hearing that Yun Shuling had conceded, Long Yan finally smiled.
However, just as a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes, Yun Shuling continued, "But my disciple still needs to return to the sect to participate in the Grand Competition for Disciples of the Holy Bright Sect at the end of this year."
Long Yan immediately frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Shu An has only just begun practicing Qi cultivation, what kind of competition is he participating in?"
Isn't this ridiculous?
What kind of grand competition is this? It sounds brutal. My dragon clan has only a handful of cats and mice, and little dragons are quite rare.
Yun Shuling raised her eyebrows, meeting Long Yan's questioning gaze. Seeing Long Yan's genuine care for Shen Shu'an, her tone softened: "This is our sect's Dao Inquiry Grand Competition, which is held every three years. An'er is just fortunate to have this opportunity."
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"Her opponent is naturally a fellow cultivator who entered the sect at the same time, so there's no need to worry about her safety."
As she spoke, Yun Shuling smiled slightly, a hint of sharpness in her eyes: "An'er is exceptionally talented, and with our joint guidance, she will certainly not fall behind others."
Yun Shuling spoke calmly, glancing slightly to the side at Shen Shuan, who was huddled up and whispering something to her family.
Back then, she won first place in the competition and showed her talent, which is why her master took a liking to her at first glance.
Her talent was no match for those prodigies; she was just an ordinary person with three spiritual roots. Fortunately, they were water, wood, and earth, which complemented each other.
Throughout my cultivation journey, the only key words have been diligence.
With her thoughts settled, Yun Shuling's gaze became calm as she looked back at Long Yan.
After a moment of contemplation and careful consideration, Long Yan said, "...That's not impossible either."
It is now August, and there are still more than three months until the Grand Examination of the Holy Ming Sect, so there is plenty of time.
With Shu An's talent, his cultivation level did indeed change every month.
Moreover, how could a true dragon be afraid of sparring with its peers?
Considering the above, Longyan agreed.
"Then it's settled." Yun Shuling nodded, put down her teacup, stood up, and walked towards Shen Shuan.
The Shen family members had been silently watching the two of them. When they saw her approaching, Shen Wanqiu quickly put Shen Shuan down from her arms.
Shen Shuan landed on her two slender legs, raised her head, straightened her small body, and looked up at the person who had come.
"Master."
She called out to people in a clear, crisp voice. Although she was still quite young, her little face was serious and focused.
Although I don't know how I ended up with a cheap master.
After some investigation, it turns out that the master he's keeping is the deputy sect leader of the Holy Bright Sect, and there's an even greater grandmaster above him... and an even more powerful lineage!
Looking at it from any angle—left, right, front, back, horizontal, or vertical—it's a really thick thigh!
If not now, when?
Moreover, even though the two of them had never met, their master was willing to take her family all the way to Dragon Island to find her.
If it weren't for the secret method taught by Master Mingyan, even Grandpa would have needed half a month to find traces of Dragon Island.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Shen Shuan bowed her head in reverence.
In the cultivation world, formal rites are required when recognizing a master.
"No need."
However, Yun Shuling simply raised her hand and used an invisible layer of magic to help the child who was about to kneel up.
"The formal apprenticeship ceremony will take place after you return to the sect."
Seeing the little boy's obedient appearance, Yun Shuling's tone unconsciously softened.
She looked down at Shen Shuan for a few seconds, and seeing the small face that was trying to lift up, she realized something was wrong, so she squatted down and looked at Shen Shuan at eye level.
She took out a jade slip and gently placed it in Shen Shu'an's hand.
"I am about to break through to a higher level, so it is inconvenient for me to stay on Dragon Island for long."
"This is the sect's introductory sword technique, 'Cloud Void Chasing the Moon Sword.' You should study it on your own for now. I will personally teach you after we return to the sect."
"During your time on Dragon Island, you must also diligently cultivate and not slack off."
As she spoke, she reached out her hand, seemingly wanting to gently pat Shen Shuan's head.
But for some reason, in the end, he only gently touched Shen Shuan's chubby face with the back of his finger.
"Alright, I came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare a gift for you. I'll make it up to you when I return to the sect."
After speaking, Yun Shuling stood up and looked at the rest of the Shen family.
Shen Wuming quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you so much, fellow Daoist! We would like to stay on Dragon Island for a few more days to accompany my daughter."
After saying that, he glanced at Shen Shuan at his feet.
Shen Shu'an understood, quickly put away the jade slip, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Yun Shuling, and said loudly, "Thank you, Master! Take care, Master!"
Yun Shuling waved her hand, glanced at Shen Shuan one last time, and nodded slightly to Long Yan.
In the next instant, it transformed into a clear, cool stream of light and vanished into the sky.
Shen Shuan tilted her head back, gazing in the direction the light had disappeared into the distance.
Master came and went in a hurry this time. Is he going into seclusion to break through to the Void Refinement Realm?
If her master successfully breaks through the barrier, wouldn't she then have a Void Refinement Master?
Thinking about it, Shen Shuan clenched her fist secretly, feeling envious and truly longing for it.
Once her cultivation level is high enough, she can go anywhere in the vast world.
At that time, I will surely be like Master today, able to leave whenever I want, free to roam the world.
If you can reason with someone, do so; if not, resort to violence. Ideally, you should make a striking entrance, displaying your profound cultivation that cannot be concealed, causing others to bow down in reverence!
Thinking about it, Shen Shuan couldn't help but reveal a smug smile, raising her hand to wipe the drool from the corner of her mouth.
Hehe, she's really dreaming.
Seeing this, Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming exchanged a glance, both with smiles in their eyes and a sense of relief in their hearts.
After their trip to Dragon Island, their youngest daughter was completely different from her previous slow-witted self. Although neither of them said anything, they were both worried.
In this day and age, there are countless secret techniques involving the soul, such as ghost cultivation and soul cultivation, so we really have to be wary.
But now, seeing my daughter giggling like she did when she was little, I feel much more at ease.
As for Nian Guoyao, he had already gone back to flipping through his precious family genealogy the moment Yun Shuling left.
Although the Qingcheng Nian family is only a branch of the Nian family left in Dongda Prefecture, it is not a minor collateral branch!
Having cultivated the land in the eastern continent for a century, the family genealogy naturally needs to be meticulously recorded.
"Strange, strange..."
After reading the genealogy book, Yao muttered to himself, put down one book, and picked up another.
Could it be that the little granddaughter's bloodline comes from the main branch?
But isn't that too far apart?