The three of them arrived at a two-story bamboo house. Although it was only a resting place for outer disciples, every bamboo house on this half-slope was very exquisite.
The bamboo huts are surrounded by high picket fences and are considered private residences.
The room on the second floor was of course occupied by Jiang Jixue. There are only two guest rooms on the first floor, Fan Yi and Bai Yanfeng share one room each.
Tonight is just a temporary arrangement. Tomorrow morning they will be selected by the three elders to go to their respective mountains to practice.
The three of them were in a good mood. Bai Yanfeng's cultivation level had greatly improved, and it goes without saying that they had good wine and delicious food.
Bai Yanfeng held up a bamboo tube, held it high in both hands, and said:
"Fan Yi, I toast you with this drink. You will be my big brother from now on!"
Fan Yi was happy to resolve a knot in his mind, so he took up the bamboo tube and drank it all in one gulp.
Jiang Jixue just covered her mouth and smiled.
After three rounds of drinking.
Jiang Jixue asked out her doubts and said:
"Why did you come out of the Immortal Pond? Didn't Elder Qi say that you can stay as long as you want?"
When Fan Yi heard this, it was a little difficult to explain, so he just replied:
"Elder Qi knew that today was the second trial, so he asked me to go and watch it. Although the Immortal Pond is good, it is not as good as it is."
Bai Yanfeng did not agree with this statement, so he wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth and said solemnly:
"Without the water from the Immortal Pond, I don't know that I would be able to break through to the fifth realm only in the Year of the Monkey, the Horse and the Moon. Moreover, I have completely understood the sword's intention, and now I am a genuine martial arts master."
"The water of the Immortal Pond can temper the body and invigorate the soul. I would like to take a dip again if I have the chance."
Fan Yi reached out and patted Bai Yanfeng's shoulder, and said calmly:
"Disaster."
Bai Yanfeng didn't know how to continue talking for a while, so he just kept pouring wine into the bamboo tube.
"Brother, have another drink. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to soak in the fairy pond!"
Jiang Jixue was a thoughtful person, and she vaguely guessed what must have happened.
It's just that Fan Yi doesn't want to say it, so she won't ask.
Fan Yi took another sip and smiled:
"I have been accepted as a personal disciple by Elder Qi, so I will go back to the mountain with him tomorrow. What are your plans tomorrow?"
When hearing this, Jiang Jixue and Bai Yanfeng were both stunned.
They may not have expected that Fan Yi would be privately recognized as his direct disciple.
Moreover, the status of direct disciples is much higher than that of inner disciples.
Jiang Jixue was the first to express her stance and said:
"If possible, I would also like to become a disciple of Elder Qi, so that we can get together more often in the future."
Bai Yanfeng also nodded.
Fan Yi laughed and said:
"I will talk to Elder Qi tomorrow and see if I can take you there. I promised Uncle Guo Jiang and the old city lord that I will take good care of you two and I will never break my promise."
All three of them were happy and drank together again.
We drink and talk happily without realizing it, and time flies by.
Early next morning.
A loud bell rang at the gate of Wuzong Mountain.
Fan Yi and the other two men were already dressing up and following the disciples towards the Shanmen Square.
At this time, there was a large incense burner in the square, and there was agarwood placed on the square table on one side of the incense burner.
Wait until all the disciples stand in five rows.
Deacon Cai You was the first to go to the square table to ask for incense. Then the three elders came and stood sideways in front of the incense burner, smiling and saying nothing.
After Deacon Cai You offered incense, a disciple brought a bamboo slip and handed it to him.
The other elders took a few steps forward and stood one foot wide apart.
Cai You cleared his throat and said:
"Disciples, be quiet. I will start to say your names now. When the time comes, you will be greeted by three elders after the incense ceremony."
"Hook!"
After hearing this, the young man walked out of the crowd, went to the square table, picked up three sticks of incense, lit the red candle, and kowtowed three times to the incense burner.
The inner disciple took the incense and inserted it into the incense burner.
At this time, Hong Cong took the lead and said:
"Hook, are you willing to become my master?"
Hook nodded without hesitation and walked towards Hong Cong's location.
After the next disciple finished offering incense, Ye Yuyi asked again and accepted a disciple.
It turned out that the three elders had an agreement to select people in order.
Not long after, it was Bai Yanfeng's turn to offer incense.
But this time it was Ye Yuyi's turn to ask the question.
Ye Yuyi asked:
"Bai Yanfeng, are you willing to accept me as your teacher?"
Bai Yanfeng hurriedly hugged Elder Ye and replied in a sincere tone:
"Elder Ye, I want to be with my elder brother, and I hope the elder will make it happen."
Ye Yuyi had a little doubt on his face, but then he thought about it and nodded.
said:
"You are good at using swords, and I also like to use swords. Have you seriously thought about it?"
Bai Yanfeng's face showed a tangled look. After thinking for a moment, he answered decisively:
"I've thought about it!"
Then Ye Yuyi shook his head and said:
"Go to Elder Qi, I know what you are thinking."
Bai Yanfeng was overjoyed and walked towards Qilunming in a hurry.
Not long after, the disciples in the square were divided into three teams.
Fan Yi and the three of them all entered Qilunming's dojo as they wished.
After serving the apprenticeship tea, all the disciples were led out of the mountain gate by the three elders and walked to their respective mountains.
When they arrived at the top of the mountain, they were taken to the assigned residence by the deacons on the respective mountain tops.
A booklet was also distributed with house rules and precautions for everyone to memorize.
For example, there are sermons in the morning, but free practice at noon and afternoon.
In addition, the Martial Arts Pavilion and the Medicine Pavilion, in addition to allocating fifteen merit points each month, can also accept sect tasks and earn merit points.
Used to exchange for martial arts, weapons, medicinal herbs, and spiritual crystals.
As for daily life, except for the uniform distribution of clothes, you have to take care of food and drink by yourself. They are available in the towns below the sect, and can be purchased with spiritual stones or money.
The matter of apprenticeship was settled.
Time flies, and Fan Yi has been listening to the sermon for two months in the blink of an eye.
After the harsh winter comes spring.
Everything is wrapped in the warm sunshine, the old trees take out their green branches, and the feeling of recovery is fleeting.
After Fan Yi followed the other disciples and listened to the sermon, he was called aside by Elder Qi.
Qilunming said in an easy-going tone:
"Fan Yi, come with me to visit Elder Zhou Tong."
Hearing this, Fan Yi followed and asked:
"Is Elder Zhou back?"
Qilunming nodded.
The two of them walked through a bamboo forest one after another and arrived at Qilunming's Lundao Pavilion.
There is a pavilion in front of you, but in fact there is an exquisite high-rise building behind the pavilion.
Fan Yi followed Qilunming around the pavilion and walked into Lundao Pavilion.
At this time, there were three people sitting in Lundao Pavilion.
Fan Yi is already familiar with Elder Hong Gong and Elder Ye Yuyi.
Thinking about it, the middle-aged man wearing a purple military robe and much younger than the other three is undoubtedly Elder Zhou Tong.
Zhou Tong has a slightly rosy face, thick eyebrows and squinted eyes. He is tall, with long black hair tied high on his head with a jade hairpin, and his expression is calm and intimidating.
No need for Qilunming to introduce.
Zhou Tong looked at Fan Yi expressionlessly and asked:
"Is it you who ate up all the spiritual trees in the Xiaoxian Pond?"
