As Li Xiuping revealed his identity, the entire venue was in an uproar. Everyone's eyes fell on the young man.
The woman and girl looked stunned. They never expected that after going around in a circle, this young man was actually the Li Xiuping they were looking for.
A green-robed Taoist with white hair and a boyish face stepped forward, bowed his head with one hand, and said with a kind smile: "I am a poor Taoist from Jiuyuan Mountain, Zhang Xuanling. I came here to hope that Brother Li can join me in Jiuyuan Mountain to practice..."
Before he finished speaking, an old man with red hair and red robe interrupted: "It is better to go to your Jiuyuan Mountain than to come to my Xuanqing Sect. After all, my Xuanqing Sect's reputation in Yunzhou is much greater than that of your Jiuyuan Mountain."
He smiled at Li Xiuping and introduced himself: "I, the sixth elder of the Xuanqing Sect, Zhao Chengkuan, have met Brother Li. As long as Brother Li is willing to join our Xuanqing Sect, I can now guarantee that all the resources of the Xuanqing Sect, Li Brothers can enjoy it first.”
The Taoist priest from Jiuyuan Mountain continued: "The reputation is great, but I am afraid that it is not worthy of the name. Who in the entire Zhou Dynasty does not know that I, Jiuyuan Mountain, are the authentic Taoist sect, and one of the nine sects. I have always acted in a low-key manner, unlike your Xuanqing sect. To do anything trivial, you need to register your number first."
The elder of the Xuanqing Sect obviously had a bad temper. At this moment, his beard and hair were all flaring, his eyes were as wide as bells, and he yelled: "The surnamed Zhang, do you want to fight?"
Zhang Xuanling said with a smile: "Others are afraid of you, Old Monster Zhao, but I am not afraid of you. Since you want to fight, I will naturally accompany you, so that others can see who is the number one sect in Yunzhou." .”
After saying that, the two actually rolled up their sleeves, as if they were going to fight to the death.
Seeing this situation, everyone couldn't help but take a step back and keep a distance from these two people. Those are two Nascent Soul-level powerhouses. If they really want to fight, it will be a real fight between gods. If it affects you, wouldn't it be worth the loss?
At this time, Li Xiuping said: "Seniors, please be patient."
The two Nascent Soul-level bosses actually calmed down. After all, in the final analysis, it still depends on Li Xiuping's own wishes.
Seeing the two old gods calm down, Li Xiuping also breathed a sigh of relief.
If you want to fight, go elsewhere. It doesn't matter if you kill or maim them. Just don't fight here. Originally, Mr. Ouye had nothing left for his apprentice, and the only blacksmith shop could not be destroyed by these two old guys.
"You have also seen that this is the rule set by my master..." Li Xiuping pointed to the couplet in front of the door and continued, "So no matter where I go, I cannot forge swords."
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly looked shocked and looked at each other.
They had traveled thousands of miles to come to this barren and remote place because they came here because of Li Xiuping's identity as a swordsmith. But now this guy says he doesn't make swords, doesn't that mean their trip will be in vain?
Many people present even made a guarantee before leaving, saying that they would definitely bring Li Xiuping back to the mountain gate. If he just went back like this, where would he put his old face?
Soon many people began to whisper and discuss.
In any case, this Li Xiuping is the only disciple of Mr. Ou Ye, the master swordsmith. Even if he doesn't make swords, he can't be left in another family. After all, no one can guarantee that this guy will suddenly make swords one day.
Secondly, according to the news from the Night Travel Division, Li Xiuping not only inherited Mr. Ou Ye's mantle, he is also a ruthless man who can kill monsters with his bare hands. This shows that not only can he make swords, but he is also talented. .
If you can't bring back a swordsmith, it would be good to bring back a disciple with the necessary qualifications. As long as you keep this child in your sect, no matter whether he makes swords in the future, at least there will be no loss.
"Whether little brothers can forge swords or not, our Huayang Sect welcomes little brothers to join us." A thin old man looked at the people talking around him with a smile on his face.
Although he also came because of Li Xiuping's identity as a swordsmith, Huayang Sect was incomparable to big sects such as Xuanqing Sect and Jiuyuan Mountain. With so many people standing together now, even if it were his turn, it would not be his Huayang Sect's turn, so the old man felt that now was his chance.
Everyone was hesitant, but he stood up without hesitation. If nothing else, Li Xiuping's favorable impression of Huayang Sect would not be bad. After that, as long as he bites the bullet and spends his money, there might be a chance to bring Li Xiuping back to Huayang Sect.
To others, having Li Xiuping under his command was a powerful addition to a tiger, but to the Huayang Sect, it was a timely help. Because even if Li Xiuping doesn't make swords, he is still a disciple of Mr. Ou Ye, the great master of sword making. Although Mr. Ou Ye is dead, the favors he left behind during his lifetime are still there. These favors may be able to help Huayang Sect at a critical moment.
Everyone immediately looked at the leader of Huayang Sect, who had no one to send and could only come forward in person, and frowned slightly. This old guy took advantage of this opportunity and instantly increased the Huayang Sect's presence.
In fact, Li Xiuping did have a good impression of Huayang Sect, and he also wanted to find a sect to practice in. This sect should not be too big or too small. Although Huayang Sect is not that ideal, it is still suitable.
Because he has no spiritual roots, once he enters a large sect where geniuses gather, he will not enjoy any resources at all. He will even be squeezed out, overwhelmed, and ridiculed. This is unnecessary; but if the sect is too small and has no resources, If you don't have any background, you might as well stay in the Night Travel Division. At the very least, you can learn the ability to slay demons.
"Old senior, don't rush to conclusions." Li Xiuping looked at the head of the Huayang Sect and said with a smile, "Except for not forging swords, I don't have spiritual roots."
Having said this, he paused for a moment, glanced at everyone, and then asked: "Even so, are you still willing to take me in?"
No spiritual roots?
There was another uproar on the field, but the eyes of people looking at Li Xiuping were obviously full of disbelief.
First, there was news from the Night Travel Division that Li Xiuping had killed monsters, and the monsters could at worst rival monks in the Qi Refining Stage. A person without spiritual roots would never be able to do this; secondly, That's Li Xiuping's performance.
A person without spiritual roots is a real waste; it is impossible for a waste to have the confidence of Li Xiuping.
Li Xiuping is indeed too confident, and he doesn't look like a person without spiritual roots. A young man of thirteen or fourteen years old, facing so many big figures in the spiritual world, could still be so neither humble nor arrogant, nor be frightened by favor or humiliation. Even those so-called geniuses would find it difficult to do so.
Is it a test? Test the attitude of these sects? But Li Xiuping's eyes looked so sincere, not like he was lying at all.
At this time, everyone present had to think carefully.
If Li Xiuping had the talent for cultivation, then even if he had to obey his master's orders and never forge swords in his life, it wouldn't matter if he brought them back to the sect. But if you don't make swords and have no spiritual roots, then you are a real waste. Bringing such a person back to the sect will inevitably damage the sect's reputation.
The key is that Li Xiuping is Mr. Ou Ye's disciple, his only disciple. You can't just ignore him when he is taken back. If something happens in his sect, not only will he be sued, but he may also be called upon by those who owe Mr. Ouye a favor. He is just asking for trouble.
Li Xiuping noticed the changes in everyone's expressions and felt a little disappointed. Sure enough, without spiritual roots and without forging swords, in the eyes of these people, it is a useless piece of waste.
"I do not believe."
A woman's voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence.
Everyone followed the sound and saw the young lady of the Chen family, Chen Wanrong, whose reputation had spread throughout Yunzhou.
He entered the qi training realm at the age of twelve, and is now at the fifth level of qi training at the age of fourteen. Such talent has indeed not been seen in the entire Yunzhou for a hundred years.
Faced with so many people's attention, even Chen Wanrong, the proud daughter of heaven, could not help but have subtle changes in her expression. Compared with Li Xiuping of the same age, it actually gave people a kind of "judgment". illusion.
"I did hear before I came that you don't have spiritual roots, but -" At this point, her words suddenly stopped.
She saw with her own eyes that Li Xiuping killed three foundation-building monsters. This was definitely not something that a person without spiritual roots could do, but she couldn't say it because this was also an opportunity for the Chen family.
Li Xiuping has no spiritual roots. If he doesn't forge swords, other forces will give up. When everyone gives up, and she goes out to recruit on behalf of the Chen family, there is no reason to fail.
But she was halfway through her words, and she had to finish her words, so she changed her words and said, "Similarly, some people say that you have killed monsters with your bare hands."
Li Xiuping looked at her and smiled slightly. Others didn't know what she was thinking, but Li Xiuping knew it very well. Li Xiuping was a little curious. What would her expression be like if it was confirmed that she indeed had no spiritual roots?
“Whether it’s true or false, you’ll know once you test it.”
The sixth elder of the Xuan Qing Sect was really quick-tempered. At this time, he walked out and took out a talisman and said: "This is my Xuan Qing Sect's spirit detection talisman. No matter how bad the spiritual root is, it can detect it."
After saying that, he made a seal with both hands, and the talisman suddenly glowed with light, floating out of thin air, and then a ray of light directly enveloped Li Xiuping.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the talisman at this moment, for fear of missing any detail.
After a long time, there was no response from the talisman.
Ten breaths, no response, twenty breaths, still no response, thirty breaths, forty breaths, still no response.
The world was silent, and everyone could hear their own breathing clearly.
"Hahaha, you really have no spiritual roots."
A laugh suddenly broke the silence. Although the sound was not very loud, it was extremely loud at this moment.
Everyone's eyes were turned to the guy who dared to tell the truth at this moment. If looks could kill, the more than 100 kilograms of meat on this guy's body would have been turned into ashes long ago.
Are you not scolding them for being so dim-sighted that they can't even tell whether they have spiritual roots or not?
The head of the Huayang Sect looked ugly, as if he were mourning for his heir, because the guy who shouted these words was his disciple.
What the hell are you talking about? Other people don’t have eyes. can not tell? I want you to say it. But he couldn't get angry at this time.
The red-haired old man named Zhao Chengkuan took back the soul-detecting talisman with an embarrassed look on his face. He coughed and said with a smile: "If the grade of the spirit bone is too high, this soul-detecting talisman will not be able to detect it."
After saying that, he got into the crowd dejectedly, and the old Taoist named Zhang Xuanling also hid in the crowd with a tacit understanding.
"Is there anyone still willing to take me in?" Li Xiuping asked.
All the people either raised their heads to look at the sky, or looked down at their toes. In the end, their eyes fell on the Huayang Sect's group of people.
