"Thank you Uncle Jiu."
Just when Li Zhengyi solemnly kept the two talismans close to his body, Uncle Jiu's next words made his expression become a little disappointed.
"Although you sincerely want to learn the art, let's forget about the apprenticeship for now."
this……
"master…"
Wencai, who had been silent since Uncle Jiu started talking about business, finally couldn't help but speak out after hearing his refusal.
But he was immediately stopped by Uncle Jiu's eyes. It could be seen that Uncle Jiu was still very authoritative at the critical moment.
Although it seemed that Wen Cai admired Li Zhengyi, whom he had only known for less than half a day, and wanted to make him his fellow disciple, the master's look at him immediately shut him up.
Then Uncle Jiu turned to Li Zhengyi and explained: "After all, you live in the town, which is a bit inconvenient. In addition, the security team should also have training and tasks every day. I believe you don't have much time to learn from me."
"After all, the Dharma cannot be passed on lightly, and the Taoism of our master's sect cannot be passed on easily, so let's discuss the matter of apprenticeship in the future."
After saying these words, Uncle Jiu himself felt a little pity.
According to his preliminary observation, the Li Zhengyi in front of him was extremely good in both his qualifications and his words and deeds. It was more than enough to be his apprentice.
But the two big babies now are enough for him to worry about, and he really doesn't have the energy to teach other disciples.
After all, today's apprenticeships are not like those of later generations. Just collect money and get a stamp, and everything is done. Most of the relationships between teachers and students are based on interests.
In this era, despite the impact of foreign culture, it is still very traditional in some aspects, not to mention a Taoist like Uncle Jiu who attaches great importance to etiquette.
After all, the current master-disciple inheritance is a lifelong friendship, and sometimes, even at the expense of life.
So how could Uncle Jiu agree to the request of taking on a disciple so easily.
Li Zhengyi thought so too. He was a little disappointed after hearing the rejection.
But when I thought about it again, there was no way things could succeed so easily. If that were the case, he would have some thoughts and concerns.
Whether it is the summary of predecessors or his own life experience, they all tell him that the easier things are, the cheaper they are.
What's more, Uncle Jiu just said forget it, and didn't weld the door shut. At the end, he even said we would talk about it later.
There should still be some intentions, and even Li Zhengyi thought that he was most likely testing himself.
After thinking about it, he decided to change his approach. A quick resolution in this matter is unlikely.
So he wanted to spend half a month conquering Uncle Nine, and the other half to learn his skills. As for how much he could learn, it was up to him.
However, this is all on the premise that he is doing a good job as a security team. After all, he still has to focus on system tasks.
If you fail to complete it, there will be punishment. If the system gives out any inhuman punishment, he may lose his life.
So after Li Zhengyi took a short breath, the expression on his face returned to a calm and calm look. Under his deliberate creation, the somewhat stagnant atmosphere just now became harmonious again.
"Uncle Jiu, I have to go to work in the security team tomorrow. It's getting late now, so I'll take my leave for now and come back to see you when I have time."
"Goodbye, Wencai."
After chatting for a few more minutes, Li Zhengyi said goodbye and left. After all, it was really getting late.
"Okay, be careful on the road. Wencai, go see Xiao Li off."
After bidding farewell to Uncle Jiu, Li Zhengyi walked out the door accompanied by Wen Cai.
Patting the talisman in his chest pocket, his heart became more and more settled.
However, Uncle Jiu didn't mention it, so he didn't take the initiative to give any financial rewards.
Most friendships are based on benefits and money, but some are not pretentious and require sincerity and kindness to impress the other person. Li Zhengyi believed that Uncle Jiu was such a person. After all, upright people like him should regard money as dirt.
"It's already so late, otherwise, Brother Li, you can wait until tomorrow morning to go back. Master will definitely agree to let you stay overnight."
Isn't this what it is? Relying on sincerity and praise, Wencai regarded him as a friend.
Seeing that the sky was already getting dark, he advised Li Zhengyi to wait until tomorrow to go back.
However, Li Zhengyi was not used to staying in other people's homes, and he did not want to leave the impression of being timid and fearful to Uncle Jiu.
Besides, it's just getting dark now, so there should be no problem. Besides, with the two amulets given by Uncle Jiu, even if there is something unsightly, they will definitely stay away.
After seeing Li Zhengyi insisting on leaving, he forced the lantern in his hand to him.
He said: "Don't worry, I will advise the master carefully, and he will definitely agree to accept you as his disciple."
"Slow down on the road and pay attention to safety."
After seeing the lantern held by Li Zhengyi floating out of the lychee forest, Wen Cai returned to Yizhuang humming a ditty.
Judging from his expression and actions, he was very happy to make such a new friend today.
"Bang!"
After the gate of Yizhuang was closed, the dense lychee forest immediately became quiet.
Although time seems to pass very slowly, in fact it passes by in a hurry and at a very determined pace.
When we were eating before, the sun had just set.
Even when Li Zhengyi proposed to learn from his master, the sky was still white and a little numb.
But just how long had passed, and unknowingly, the surrounding environment had become pitch black.
Fortunately, under the illumination of the stars and the bright moon in the sky, he could barely see the surrounding situation, and the dim light from the lantern in his hand allowed Li Zhengyi to see the road under his feet clearly.
The well-trodden dirt road looked like a giant white python in the moonlight, winding into the distance.
It's just that in the dense jungle on both sides of the road, only black silhouettes can be seen at this moment. The overlapping black shadows of different shapes invisibly put a lot of pressure on passers-by.
Before electric lights were popularized, when night fell, even people in the city rarely went out.
Not to mention that some people would be traveling in the wilderness at night.
What's more, Li Zhengyi is alone now.
Fortunately, after going through so many things, his courage was far beyond comparison with others, and he walked steadily without any feeling of panic.
Only from a slightly farther distance, his figure completely blended into the surrounding dark jungle.
There is only a solitary lantern, floating forward quietly on the wild road at night.
