"this……"
Zhang Jiuting thought for a moment, then no longer hesitated, nodded and said:
"Okay, since my two senior brothers won't give up, I won't leave."
"good!"
"good!"
Seeing how happy he was, Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue also laughed and applauded.
They are all people with great ambitions, and they know very well that a single tree cannot make a forest. One more friend means more help, more opportunities, and more possibilities.
Zhang Jiuting was able to successfully build a foundation amidst such hardships, and his qualifications, mind, and opportunities are not bad. Having him join will be a good thing for both parties.
Feeling happy, Zuo Mingyue asked the waiter to watch the door, bought some spiritual wine and spiritual fruits, and ordered some spiritual meals. The three of them were upstairs recounting the past.
When talking about Li Xiuning's death and the destruction of the Zhang family, he was naturally extremely angry. When talking about the three people building the foundation one after another, he couldn't help but feel passionate.
"You have wine and meat, but you enjoy them all to yourself. If you don't ask me to wait for your brothers, shouldn't I be punished?"
The three of them were chatting happily when a voice suddenly interrupted. It was Nie Laojiu and Chu Yin who came hand in hand.
Others don't know the relationship between Xu Wen and Xiuning Ji, but Nie Laojiu and Chu Yin naturally know.
The two of them had come here to see Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue several times. Zuo Mingyue had already told him that they could come and go as they pleased.
Seeing Zhang Jiuting's greatly changed appearance, Chu Yin and Nie Laojiu couldn't help but glance at each other, feeling extremely surprised.
After exchanging glances, Chu Yin took a step forward, looked at Zhang Jiuting in surprise and said:
"You... are you not Junior Brother Zhang Jiuting? When did you arrive at Jie Tian City?"
Nie Laojiu either hung out in the ghost market, and later after being plotted by his own people, he kept to himself and was not familiar with Zhang Jiuting.
Chu Yin was different. He was a frequent visitor to Liu Hongyuan's party and later to Hai Coral's adventure team, and he was very familiar with Zhang Jiuting.
Seeing him, Zhang Jiuting was also very happy and hurriedly came forward to greet him. The two sides inevitably exchanged pleasantries again.
This is when Nie Laojiu suddenly slammed the table and said loudly:
"How can you not celebrate when you meet an old friend in a foreign country? In this way, go to the City Lord's Mansion and get some more food and wine, and let's relax!"
Everyone was very happy and went to the City Lord's Mansion together without refusing.
Although they are only foundation-building monks, the City Lord's Mansion is the face of the entire Jietian City after all. Regardless of the spiritual food, spiritual wine, or spiritual fruits, they are far better than what Xu Wen and the others prepare themselves.
A series of wine, food, melons and fruits were put on the table. Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue didn't think much of it. After all, they were once disciples of a large sect and had experienced a lot.
Zhang Jiuting secretly smacked his lips when he saw this. This meal probably cost him two or three months of spiritual stones.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the atmosphere became more and more lively. Several people were chatting happily when a voice suddenly broke in:
"You two bastards, your master and I are going to break our legs, but you are eating and drinking here?"
The figure flashed, and Qin Sanjian, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, quietly appeared on the scene.
Master Jin Dan was so powerful that the lively chat suddenly came to an abrupt end. Nie Laojiu stepped forward to apologize while introducing Zuo Mingyue and Zhang Jiuting to Qin Sanjian.
Zuo Mingyue was okay. After all, he had been stationed at Yuanmen for a while, and Jin Dan had met him a few times.
It was the first time for Zhang Jiuting to see the real Jin Dan, and he seemed very cramped and restrained.
Qin Sanjian was a very easy-going person and was very kind to several people, chatting a few words one by one.
When chatting with Zhang Jiuting, he specifically asked about his experience and pointed out several problems in his cultivation. Before leaving, he also gave Zhang Jiuting and Zuo Mingyue a second-level low-grade spiritual talisman each.
After he left, everyone suddenly felt much more relaxed, but when they thought of a real Jin Dan being by their side, the atmosphere never returned to what it was before.
At this time, Nie Laojiu suddenly thought of something, looked at Zhang Jiuting and said:
"Brother Zhang, I heard from Senior Brother Xu that you are planning to stay in Jietian City, but you don't have a place to stay yet. How about I help you ask and see if Master is willing to accept you as a disciple?"
"Master, if he likes talented people, and someone like Junior Brother Zhang who can build a foundation as a casual cultivator, he will probably agree."
"When the time comes, we will all be from the same sect. Do we need to worry about making a living or a place to stay?"
As soon as these words came out, Xu Wen's heart suddenly jumped.
Originally, Xu Wen didn't think anything when his senior brother appeared, but Qin Sanjian's appearance made him feel a little surprised.
With such an identity as Master Jin Dan and how complicated his affairs are, how can he have time to chat with an unknown Foundation Establishment monk.
As soon as Nie Laojiu said these words, his original thoughts suddenly became clear.
Combined with the fact that Qin Sanjian has successively recruited Nie Laojiu and Chu Yin, and also recruited himself, the answer is almost certain.
This is not a coincidence at all, but something he can order. His purpose is to close the entrance of Zhang Jiuting.
Of course, this does not mean that the other party has any hidden intentions, but the hobby of the other party, an adventurer who collects the ruins of the Western Mountains, makes Xu Wen feel weird.
Will Zhang Jiuting refuse?
From a helpless casual cultivator, he suddenly became a direct disciple of Master Jindan and a disciple of a great sect?
If he really refused, Xu Wen would probably wonder if he had any other purpose.
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Zhang Jiuting was stunned for a moment.
It was as if a poor boy who had been poor for ten years was hit by a gold brick. He was a little unbelievable.
After a while, he suppressed his excitement and said:
"Is this... is this possible? If I am as stupid as I am, can Senior Qin... Qin be able to appreciate him?"
"Why is it impossible? Senior Brother Chu and I will help you ask."
Nie Laojiu replied and took Chu Yin to the backyard, apparently to ask Qin Sanjian.
Zhang Jiuting was a little restless and turned to Xu and asked:
"Senior Brother Xu, do you think...this is possible?"
Then he felt a little embarrassed, as if he had abandoned Xu Wen and the two of them, and whispered again:
"What do you think about this? To become his disciple is..."
He didn't ask because it was too obvious and it would make him look stupid if he asked.
In just a moment, Xu Wen figured out the pros and cons of this matter.
In fact, there was nothing wrong with Zhang Jiuting becoming Qin Sanjian's disciple.
With their previous experiences, their relationship will not be alienated because of this, and with Zhang Jiuting as a good friend in Bazhou Mountain, it will be much easier for them to do things in the future.
His mind was spinning, he suppressed the uncomfortable feeling, and Xu Wen said seriously:
"Senior Qin is a kind man, has deep magical power, and cares for his disciples. Being able to become his disciple and join Bazhou Mountain is something that most people would never dare to think about. It is naturally a good thing, and a great thing!"
"I wait……"
Having said this, Xu Wen looked at Zuo Mingyue and said in a deep voice:
"If it hadn't been for Master Zhongen, I would have become a disciple of Senior Qin long ago!"
Over the years, Xu Wen has thought clearly that with his current situation, it is no longer suitable to be a disciple of anyone, and there is basically no need to be a disciple of anyone else.
Not to mention the golden elixir, the same is true for Yuanying monks.
The same goes for Zuo Mingyue. He refused even the invitation from his uncle Zhi Wuya, who was from the same lineage, and he would not join the sect of other Jindan people.
Of course, he is not as extreme as Xu Wen. If Yuanying Zhenren were to recruit him, he would definitely not be able to refuse.
Hearing what Xu Wen said, Zhang Jiuting suddenly became worried, just worried about whether Qin Sanjian would like him.
After a cup of tea, Nie Laojiu and Chu Yin returned with serious faces. Chu Yin said to Zhang Jiuting very carefully:
"Master did not agree directly, but he did not refuse either. He only said that the inheritance of master and apprentice is of great importance and must be investigated multiple times. The origin, past, and qualifications must be carefully inquired."
"If there are no problems with these, you still have to go back to the gate and pass some tests in the gate!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jiuting's expression changed slightly.
Every sect will regularly absorb some fresh blood from casual cultivators, and Zhiyuan Sect has also recruited people from casual cultivators several times.
But the conditions are so high and the requirements are so strict that it’s hard to choose just one person from a million.
If Bazhoushan tested him in this way, he thought he would never pass.
Seeing the change in his expression, how could Nie Laojiu, who was also a casual cultivator, not know that he was feeling frightened, so he leaned closer and lowered his voice and said:
"Don't worry, as long as there are no problems in the front, our brothers are all experienced and will ensure that you pass."
"Thank you two senior brothers!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiuting was immediately overjoyed. He bowed deeply to Nie Laojiu and Chu Yin, and even changed their names.
He is not afraid of tests such as qualifications. Those who can build a foundation on their own will not be as bad as their qualifications.
As for his past history, apart from his feud with the Zhiyuan Sect, there is nothing special about him, and he is not a spy. There will be no problem after inspection.
Nie Laojiu said this, which was equivalent to ushering him in.
At the gate of the city lord's mansion, Xu Wen and Zhang Jiuting said goodbye and left.
If they want to inquire about their origins, they have to go back to the gate of Bazhou Mountain. Zhang Jiuting will stay directly at the City Lord's Mansion today and not leave with them.
There were three of them when they came, but one was missing when they returned. Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue could only shake their heads and smile bitterly.
Two months later, Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue suddenly received a message from Chu Yin, inviting them to attend a banquet at the City Lord's Mansion. Qin Sanjian would attend in person.
After learning the news, the two of them understood that Zhang Jiuting had become a disciple of Qin Sanjian.
Back then, when Xu Wen became a disciple of Li Xiuning, Li Xiuning took him around to visit many experts and introduced him to them.
Qin Sanjian is the real Jindan, so it is naturally impossible for him to take Zhang Jiuting everywhere. Instead, he invites all the important people in the city to the city lord's mansion.
But the purpose is the same, to announce to everyone, to give disciples a platform and to increase their connections.
Naturally, Zhang Jiuting's big day could not be neglected. The two of them washed up, put on clean clothes, and headed to the City Lord's Mansion.
The City Lord's Mansion was particularly lively today, and the lighting technique illuminated the entire city brightly without any shadows.
There were even more guests, and it was not lively yet with people coming and going. Those who were well-informed already knew what was going on.
Those who were not well informed were still asking around, wondering why the city lord would entertain guests at this time.
Xu Wen and Zuo Mingyue slowly walked into the banquet hall. Qin Sanjian, who was the host, saw the two of them and couldn't help but smile...
(End of chapter)
