Chapter 123 Meeting Huangfu again
Mu Lingxuan had already noticed the young man following Song Jie just now, but she was chatting about other things just now, so she didn’t ask.
Song Jie smiled slightly and said, “This is my godson, his name is Shi Ning.”
“Godson?” Mu Lingxuan said with a smile in her eyes: “I didn’t expect that Taoist friend Song would accept a godson after not seeing him for many years.”
She originally thought that Shi Ning was Song Jie’s medicine apprentice, but she didn’t expect that he was actually Song Jie’s godson.
Song Jie nodded and said: “Xiao Ning is the child of a good brother of mine. I brought him here this time just to let him participate in the entrance trial of your Alchemy Sect.”
“Oh?” Mu Lingxuan said in surprise: “I wonder what the spiritual root attributes of this little fellow Taoist Shi Ning are?”
“Xiao Ning has the three attributes of wood, fire and earth. She has just turned fifteen this year. She has been learning alchemy with me since she was a child.”
Hearing this, Mu Lingxuan nodded slightly and said, “Wood, Fire, and Earth… you can indeed become an alchemist.
“Furthermore, I have been learning alchemy from fellow Taoist Song since I was a child, so I must have a good foundation in alchemy.
“In a moment, fellow Daoist Shi Ning can follow me directly back to the sect and go through the formalities for joining the sect.”
“Is it okay to directly go through the formalities for joining the sect without participating in the entrance trial?” Song Jie was a little surprised.
He had expected that after meeting Mu Lingxuan, Shi Ning’s entrance test would be stable.
But she didn’t expect that Mu Lingxuan actually asked Shi Ning to go back to the sect with her directly and go through the formalities for joining the sect without even participating in the entrance trial.
Under normal circumstances, shouldn’t it be a formality, okay?
At least you have to take the exam and get hired.
By using the back door so blatantly, it seems that Mu Lingxuan has gained some power within the Alchemy Sect.
Song Jie knew that Mu Lingxuan was willing to give him this face mainly because of Huangfu Shen.
Regardless of whether Huangfu Shen had made up some identity for himself, his cultivation and strength alone were enough to attract Mu Lingxuan’s attention.
In Mu Lingxuan’s eyes, she was probably an alchemist who had a close relationship with Huangfu God.
On the surface, Mu Lingxuan was giving face to herself, but in fact, she was giving face to Huangfu Shen.
Of course, these are all Song Jie’s speculations, and it is naturally impossible for him to guess Mu Lingxuan’s true thoughts.
No matter what, as long as the ending is good.
Mu Lingxuan replied casually: “It doesn’t matter, I am responsible for the entrance trial of our sect this time.”
“Thank you so much, fellow Taoist Mu.” Song Jie smiled and bowed his hand to Mu Lingxuan.
“It’s just a small matter. I hope that I can have a good discussion with Taoist Song at the ‘Elixir of Taoism Conference’.”
“Hahaha, no problem, I’m just not very good at it. I hope fellow Taoist Mu won’t make fun of me.”
“Fellow Taoist Song, please don’t be modest. I heard fellow Taoist Huangfu talk about your alchemy skills, and he was full of praise for you~”
“That’s because fellow Taoist Huangfu is promoting me.”
Song Jie laughed.
Shi Ning, who was following Song Jie, felt as if he was in a dream.
He never thought that he would join the Alchemy Sect in this way.
In his imagination, he would go through many difficulties in the entrance trial of the Alchemy Sect, and finally defeat countless peers, and successfully join the Alchemy Sect by relying on his own ability.
He even considered the situation where he performed poorly in the entry trial and ended up regretting being defeated.
But I never thought that I could join the Alchemy Sect directly without taking part in the entry trial.
I had never heard my godfather say before that he knew someone in the Alchemy Sect.
Moreover, the people whom the godfather knew seemed to have a high status in the Alchemy Sect.
Along the way, Shi Ning saw many monks wearing Alchemy Sect costumes. When they saw the Daoist Mu mentioned by his godfather, they all stopped and saluted him.
He also shouted “Hello, Senior Sister Mu”.
I also thought of what Zhang Wanquan said earlier, who was very annoying.
This time, the Danding Sect’s recruitment of disciples was handled by the sect leader’s direct disciple, Senior Sister Mu.
The Senior Sister Mu mentioned by Zhang Wanquan is obviously the Senior Sister Mu mentioned by his godfather.
I didn’t expect that my godfather actually knew the direct disciple of the Alchemy Sect’s master. It’s really amazing!
It was as if Shi Ning had met his godfather for the first time, his eyes filled with admiration.
Although he admired Song Jie before, he admired Song Jie’s alchemy skills before, but now he admires Song Jie’s social connections.
At the same time, he was also happy from the bottom of his heart that he could successfully join the Alchemy Sect.
At this time, he has begun to dream about the upcoming life of cultivating immortals in the sect.
And secretly vowed in his heart that he would become a capable person like his godfather in the future.
……
It didn’t take long for the three of them to arrive at an elegant courtyard.
When you walk into the courtyard, the first thing you see is an exquisite pavilion.
The pavilion is made of bluestone, with its four corners raised like four phoenixes spreading their wings and about to fly.
There is a stone table and several stone benches placed in the pavilion.
At this time, several monks were resting and drinking tea in the pavilion.
One of them was none other than God Huangfu.
I saw God Huangfu beaming there, and I don’t know what he was saying, which made several other people laugh sometimes and show expressions of admiration and adoration.
“Fellow Daoist Huangfu, look who is here.”
Mu Lingxuan shouted from a distance.
Huangfu God heard the sound and looked this way.
The moment he saw Song Jie, God Huangfu’s eyes suddenly lit up and he immediately dropped the tea cup in his hand.
In a few steps, he ran to Song Jie.
He smiled and said: “Fellow Daoist Song, it’s been a long time since I last saw you. I didn’t expect to see you here.”
“Fellow Taoist Huangfu, you are well.” Song Jie also had a smile on his face naturally.
Over the past ten years, Huangfu Shen’s appearance has not changed at all.
It was still the same as when Song Jie first met him, even his temperament had not changed much.
It seems that time has left no trace on him.
“You’re fine.” God Huangfu chuckled, and then looked at Mu Lingxuan, “Where did Fellow Daoist Mu find Fellow Daoist Song?”
Mu Lingxuan smiled and said: “On the way back to the sect, I met fellow Taoist Song by chance, so I brought him here.”
“Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Song came at the right time.
“I was originally thinking that it would be a pity that Fellow Taoist Song did not come to this ‘Elixir Forum’.
“I didn’t expect that I would see you soon.
“It’s a good time~”
Huangfu Shen seemed very happy for Song Jie’s arrival.
Song Jie also smiled and said: “I didn’t expect to meet fellow Taoist Huangfu here.”
“Fellow Daoist Song, Fellow Daoist Huangfu, you just have a good chat, I have something important to do and will go back to the sect first.
“I will come to visit you two another day and have a cup of tea and discuss Taoism with you.”
“Okay, Fellow Daoist Mu, if you have something important to do, go back first. Fellow Daoist Song and I haven’t seen each other for many years, and we really want to have a good chat.”
“I’m sorry to trouble you, fellow Taoist Mu.”
“You’re welcome, Fellow Daoist Song.
“As for the residence of Fellow Daoist Song, someone will come over soon to arrange a place for Fellow Daoist Song.”
Song Jie nodded slightly and once again expressed his gratitude to Mu Lingxuan, and then told Shi Ning to go to the Alchemy Sect and listen to Mu Lingxuan’s words.
This unexpected encounter was also a rare opportunity for Shi Ning.
With Mu Lingxuan’s status, if Shi Ning could get Mu Lingxuan’s care, he could join Mu Lingxuan’s faction.
In the future, once Mu Lingxuan inherits the position of the head of the Alchemy Sect, Shi Ning will be able to benefit from it to some extent.
So before leaving, Song Jie specially winked to Shi Ning and told him to go to the Alchemy Sect and be smarter.
Shi Ning has been learning alchemy from Song Jie since he was a child. Even if Song Jie just looked at him, Shi Ning could roughly guess what Song Jie wanted to express.
He immediately looked back at Song Jie with an “I understand” look.
“Don’t worry, godfather. When I go to the Alchemy Sect, I will definitely listen to Sister Mu obediently and will never cause trouble to Sister Mu.”
Song Jie couldn’t help but nodded when he heard this.
This little guy is quite smart and knows to call her Sister Mu instead of Aunt Mu or something like that.
His careful teachings on weekdays were not in vain.
He immediately smiled with satisfaction and said: “Okay, you go ahead. My godfather will go to the Alchemy Sect to visit you in a few days.”
“Okay, goodbye godfather~”
Shi Ning waved to Song Jie obediently.
After saying goodbye, Mu Lingxuan left with Shi Ning.
It wasn’t until Mu Lingxuan walked away that God Huangfu looked at Song Jie with a playful expression.
“Okay, Fellow Daoist Song, I haven’t seen you for more than ten years, and now you have such a great godson.
“I have been in this world of immortality for so long, but I still don’t have a godson.
“I think it’s quite interesting to have a godson. I’ll take in a few godsons for fun someday.”
Song Jie laughed and said, “Fellow Taoist Huangfu is making fun of me again.
“Shi Ning is the son of a good brother of mine. I brought him here this time to let him participate in the entrance trial of the Alchemy Sect.
“I never thought that not long after arriving in Danhua Town, I would meet Taoist Fellow Mu.
“Now you don’t even need to participate in the entry trial, which saves a lot of effort.”
“The place of a handyman disciple is indeed something that comes easily to Taoist Fellow Mu.
“This godson of yours can join the Alchemy Sect through Daoist Fellow Mu’s relationship.
“If he is smarter and seizes this opportunity, he will definitely do well in the Alchemy Sect in the future.”
Those who join the sect through entry trials usually start as handyman disciples.
Only a very small number of talented people have the chance to be chosen by the elders of the sect and be directly accepted as their direct disciples.
Although Shi Ning joined the sect through Mu Lingxuan’s relationship, his talent was only acceptable, not very good.
So I can only start from the handyman disciples.
If Shi Ning’s talent is good enough, perhaps Mu Lingxuan will introduce him to an elder with whom he has a good relationship, so that Shi Ning can avoid some detours.
Unfortunately, Shi Ning only had the talent of the Three Spiritual Roots and was not particularly outstanding. Mu Lingxuan could not get any elder to accept Shi Ning as his direct disciple.
If Shi Ning wants to be promoted to an outer disciple in the future, he will have to rely more on his own efforts.
Even if Mu Lingxuan can take care of her a little bit, she probably won’t be able to provide much help.
Song Jie naturally knew the reason, and could only shake his head and smile at the moment.
“How well he can get along depends on his own destiny.”
God Huangfu chuckled and said, “Come here, fellow Taoist Song, I will introduce you to some fellow Taoists I have just met.
“These are all alchemists who came to attend the ‘Elixir Discussion Conference’.
“I think there should be some common topics between you.”
With that said, God Huangfu pulled Song Jie towards the pavilion.
Several monks in the pavilion also expressed their welcome when they saw new Taoist friends arriving.
Especially after hearing Huangfu Shen say that Song Jie was also an alchemist.
The attitude of these monks towards Song Jie suddenly became a little more enthusiastic.
They all came here to participate in the “Elixir Discussion Conference” held by the Alchemy Sect, and naturally they hoped to get to know more like-minded Taoist friends.
Through chatting with these alchemists, Song Jie also knew that this “Elixir Discussion Conference” was not an alchemy competition.
It’s just a very simple alchemist exchange meeting.
The Alchemy Sect holds an “Elixir Discussion Conference” every ten years, with the purpose of providing a communication platform for the alchemists of Yunmozhou.
Let everyone take this opportunity to exchange alchemy experiences with each other and jointly improve their alchemy skills.
Of course, this is just what the Alchemy Sect said when promoting it to the outside world.
In fact, it is unknown whether the Alchemy Sect has a deeper purpose.
What Song Jie can see now is that the Danding Sect can further consolidate and enhance its sect status in Yunmo Continent by holding such exchange meetings.
At the same time, some good alchemy ideas can also be discovered at such exchange meetings.
Although the Danding Sect has become one of the five major sects in Yunmo Continent, it still needs to continuously attract talents.
Only by cultivating generations of alchemy masters can the Alchemy Sect be prosperous and prosperous.
Therefore, in Song Jie’s opinion, the purpose of the Danding Sect’s holding such an exchange meeting is definitely not as simple as what they advertise to the outside world.
But no matter what, Song Jie believed that the “Elixir Discussion Conference” held by the Alchemy Sect was indeed very good.
It can promote the prosperity and development of Alchemy to a certain extent.
Moreover, according to what these alchemists said, this “Elixir Discussion Conference” is just an exchange meeting.
But every time the Alchemy Sect holds a conference, it will prepare some surprises for the alchemists who come to participate in the conference.
What the specific surprise is will be known only after the “Elixir Forum” begins.
It is said that at the “Elixir Forum” fifty years ago, the surprise prepared by the Alchemy Sect was that the leader of the Alchemy Sect would personally set up a forum to preach.
He also gave pointers to many alchemists on the spot.
Judging from the current situation, the alchemy skills of the master of the Alchemy Cauldron Sect should be unparalleled in Yunmo Continent, and he is worthy of the title of the first alchemy master in Yunmo Continent.
Being able to get the guidance of the first alchemy master is an extremely rare opportunity for all the alchemists in Yunmo Continent.
Even Song Jie was a little moved by this.
I couldn’t help but start to wonder what kind of surprises the Alchemy Sect would prepare for the alchemists who would attend the conference.
……
Before nightfall, a few people ended their small-scale tea drinking discussion.
After saying goodbye to each other, Huangfu Shen pulled Song Jie and said he was going to the most famous restaurant in Danhua Town to have a drink with Song Jie and talk about the interesting things he had experienced over the years.
Song Jie happened to want to ask God Huangfu about Liu Zhicheng’s situation, hoping to find a suitable path of practice for Liu Zhicheng from him.
Not long after, under the leadership of Huangfu Shen, the two came to a brightly lit attic.
Song Jie looked up and saw three familiar big characters written on the plaque.
Tianxiang Tower.
(End of chapter)