CHAPTER 513
The Immortal Path Lies Before Us
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The pain was real—how could they disciples comprehend the power of their master's divine technique?
But it wasn't as excruciating as Li Shiyu imagined. After all, Su Cheng had no intention of actually killing her.
Li Shiyao had a magical artifact protecting her. Even without it or his divine power, her plump little bottom could withstand a blow or two without breaking~
As for why she screamed so loudly?
If she didn't scream loudly, wouldn't she just get hit more times?
"Shiyao, will you remember today?"
Li Shiyao looked utterly serious: "Master, I will never forget this day for the rest of my life!"
Su Cheng couldn't help but chuckle. That little mouth of Li Shiyao sure knew how to say things he liked to hear~
"Oh ho, holding a grudge, are we? What, you want to spank your master's bottom now?"
Li Shiyu scrambled to explain, desperately trying to make amends!
"No, Shiyu didn't mean it like that!"
"What Shiyu meant was, next time I'm tempted to steal—no, wait—next time Shiyu has such thoughts, I'll remember how Master spanked me today and won't dare!"
"Anyway, Shiyu truly knows she was wrong!"
He'd only spanked her once. If he'd done more, Su Cheng feared this kid would remember him for the rest of her life!
With that settled, Su Cheng ordered Li Shiyu to hand over all the treasures on his person.
And so, after giving each disciple a light tap, Su Cheng ordered them to produce their magical treasures and such.
Miaomiao, however, possessed no magical artifacts. Though she had become a disciple, she hadn't undergone the formal initiation rites. Of the Six Rites, she had only received a jade pendant.
Miaomiao didn't think much of it. She was already deeply grateful that her master was willing to take her in.
Though some treasures were taken, not all were confiscated.
Ye Qinghan's Desire-Cutting Bracelet, Li Shiyao's Heart-Confusing Bell, Dongfang Jue's Nine Radiance Heavenly Seal, and Chu Youwei's Star-Piercing Emerald Hairpin were all returned to their owners by Su Cheng.
As for Miaomiao, Su Cheng bestowed a magical artifact upon her.
This treasure was a ring, entirely black in color, within which a tiny white fish formed from spiritual energy swam freely.
Su Cheng neither named it nor explained its purpose—a consistent trait of his that Miao Miao had long heard about.
Su Cheng only instructed her to keep it on her person at all times.
As for the other items of the Six Rites, he said they would be bestowed upon her at a later date.
After expressing her gratitude, Miaomiao naturally said, "Master, I have no way to repay your kindness in recognizing my worth. I dare not hope for anything more."
【Heh, if I didn't intend to give it, you couldn't have asked for it.】
【If your master insists on giving, you cannot refuse. But now is not the time. Wait until the day you return.】
Upon hearing this, both Ye Qinghan and Miao Miao froze. The day of your return?
What did that mean?
Was he taking back such troublesome treasures to drive them away?
Still, the mention of a return date eased Ye Qinghan's mind. Whatever the Master commanded, she would obey without question. Whatever the Master said, she would do.
Still, since the treasures and weapons had been taken away, it didn't seem like a particularly dangerous mission.
Besides, Master wasn't exactly a softie. What kind of dangerous mission could he possibly assign them?
"Alright, you may rise."
Su Cheng gazed at the five graceful beauties standing properly before him, finding the sight truly pleasing to the eye.
Unconsciously, he seemed to have truly become a master. Whether he was qualified or not, only his disciples could judge.
Gazing at the five disciples who felt like daughters to him, Su Cheng’s heart stirred with a complex mix of emotions.
Even though they were all his treasures, the feeling was different from what he had with Su Lin.
Su Cheng flicked his wrist, and Ye Qinghan and Li Shiyao immediately felt a sudden disturbance in their arms!
Just as they wondered if their revered master had finally reformed and intended to unleash his animalistic desires upon them, the jade pendants poked their heads out from their bosoms and flew away!
Simultaneously, the jade pendants at the waists of the other three also flew out!
Dongfang Jue felt a pang of unease. Master had been staring intently at the pockets of the two senior sisters for quite some time!
But then she recalled that her mother hadn't been like this either…
Why was she so hopelessly inadequate?
In terms of cultivation or reverence for teachers and respect for the Way, Dongfang Jue felt she was no less than her two senior sisters. It was only this figure!
She simply couldn't keep up with them. Back then, she could have blamed her youth, but now…
The notion that she'd still grow taller seemed like nothing more than self-deception!
Still, glancing at Fifth Junior Sister and Chu Youwei beside her, both with decent figures yet also wearing jade pendants at their waists, offered her a small measure of solace.
Wait—as Chu Youwei’s gaze swept over Fifth Junior Sister Miaomiao, she suddenly recalled that this girl was famously known as the Ice-Lotus Flower, the Medical Immortal…
If the senior sister asked, she probably wouldn't refuse. Besides, as the senior sister, a few words of caution should keep this little junior sister from blabbing.
Besides, Miao Miao seemed genuinely honest—far easier to get along with than the other three!
But whether this Miao Miao truly lived up to her reputation as a Medical Immortal remained to be seen. Could she possibly possess a spirit medicine capable of freeing her from this flat, featureless landscape…?
His gaze returned to the five Jade Pendants floating before Su Cheng. Su Cheng kept his left hand behind his back while his right hand formed a seal, murmuring something under his breath.
Suddenly, his golden pupils flashed open. He pointed his finger toward the five Jade Pendants.
Just as Ye Qinghan and the others were puzzled, five glowing orbs resembling golden flames drifted toward the jade pendants. Before long, they merged into the pendants.
"I have sealed your ability to use these jade pendants to enter and exit the Lingxian Hall. For the next three years, I shall personally impart immortal arts to you."
Hearing this, the disciples froze for a moment, then exchanged stunned glances.
Ye Qinghan, however, paid little heed to this. What intrigued him far more was the purpose behind his master's actions.
If it was merely to teach them genuine knowledge, why go to such elaborate lengths?
Ye Qinghan had a vague feeling that the real grand spectacle awaiting them after those three years was yet to come.
"I am not invincible in this world. The divine arts I possess are few and far between, and those suitable for you are even fewer."
"With your talents, you would be among the top in this world. But if you step beyond these borders, you would be no brighter than fireflies, pale in comparison to the moon in the heavens."
"A master as irresponsible as yours is likely a rare find in this world."
Hearing this, the disciples, who had only just risen to their feet, immediately knelt once more and bowed their heads heavily.
Though these were merely three unflattering sentences, each disciple heard them with profound meaning.
How could they not understand that everything their master had done was for their sake?
"You're all restless troublemakers. But these next three years, I hope you'll be steadfast and diligent. Don't squander this opportunity."
"Immortality and eternal life hold no meaning for me, but for you mortals attempting to defy heaven with mortal bodies, you must understand this is no easy feat."
"Now, save for Miaomiao, you've all gained some strength. I feel it's time to impart some genuine skills to you."
Had these words been spoken outside Lingxian Hall, they would likely have left listeners dumbfounded, convinced Su Cheng was a madman.
Yet at this moment, the disciples heard Su Cheng's words without a hint of doubt.
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