Chapter 312 - 311: There is a Thief Here

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Chapter 312: Chapter 311: There is a Thief Here Qin Liuxi took a liking to Teng Zhao and wanted to take him on as an apprentice, but it was not a matter of simply deciding to take him away; it required Teng Tianhan’s consent, and more importantly, Teng Zhao’s own willingness. Teng Tianhan was persuaded, relinquishing that last bit of hope he held for his real son. Perhaps he wouldn’t be willing; after all, he was even reluctant to go to Shangjing. But when he returned to his son’s room, he found Teng Zhao’s gaze glued to Qin Liuxi’s face, virtually ignoring his own presence. Mr. Qi made way once again, as Qin Liuxi took a seat, while Teng Zhao handed over the Paper Cranes. "Spell." Qin Liuxi said with a smile, "I’ll teach you." A pang of sourness washed over Teng Tianhan’s heart as he was pulled away by Mr. Qi. "Dong Weng, this is the first time the young master has shown such great interest and different emotions towards a stranger," Mr. Qi said, standing in the courtyard, looking at the two children by the southern window. Qin Liuxi was not much older, in his eyes, she too was but a child, and Teng Zhao even more so. Now, the two were separated by a chessboard, with one speaking and the other listening. The scene looked ordinary, yet everyone was surprised, because the two had only just met for the first time, and Teng Zhao did not display any resistance towards her. Standing with hands clasped behind his back, Teng Tianhan asked, "Mr. Qi, do you also think that Zhao’er should follow the Dao and become her disciple?" Mr. Qi responded indifferently, "This subordinate believes, if the young master is willing, there is no reason not to. Following this young master, he would surely step out into the world, instead of being confined to one place. Without breaking the old, the new cannot be established." Teng Tianhan sighed: "You trust her." "I trust Dong Weng," Mr. Qi said with a faint smile. "If she weren’t truly skilled, Dong Weng would not have brought her here in the first place. In fact, even if she had no skill, her ability to gain the young master’s trust is a skill in itself." Teng Tianhan tasted bitterness in his mouth. He wanted to say that he also trusted Master Ci Yun, which led to today’s events, but he couldn’t bring himself to utter the words. "Dong Weng, even if he becomes her disciple, the young master is still your son. You will be able to see him again. If the young master continues to be this way, what can you do by merely keeping him by your side? Without breaking the old, the new cannot be established." Teng Tianhan was jolted by these words and looked towards the two by the southern window. Teng Zhao was seriously performing hand mantras, prompting Teng Tianhan to avert his gaze. For Teng Zhao’s sake, Qin Liuxi postponed her return to Li City and stayed temporarily at Teng Mansion. She took the opportunity to administer acupuncture to regulate his five viscera and yin and yang, solidifying his foundation and nurturing his Yuan, because after all, becoming her disciple, he shouldn’t be like a sick cat. Moreover, exorcisms, ghost hunting, practicing medicine, and saving people required strength. Apart from that, Qin Liuxi also taught him how to do Qi Cultivation, which are the basic skills in Cultivation: cultivating the body, the mind, and the Dao. These were things different from the classic Four Books and Five Classics, and Teng Zhao found them extremely novel, including sitting cross-legged to focus energy on the Dantian. He didn’t understand yet, but watching Qin Liuxi sit amidst the morning light, seemingly surrounded by a colorful aura, he couldn’t help but stare in awe. In addition to teaching Teng Zhao the basics of cultivation, Qin Liuxi also discoursed on the Dao, citing classics, which made Teng Zhao listen in fascination. In just a short two days, the two got along naturally. Teng Tianhan felt a heaviness in his heart. Even though his son had not said it, his demeanor made it clear that nine out of ten, his son belonged to someone else’s family now. Not for any other reason, but because Teng Zhao actually tolerated Qin Liuxi’s messiness without having an outburst. Even as a father, he didn’t dare to tamper with his son’s things, yet Qin Liuxi dared to make a mess and not clean up, and Teng Zhao would tidy up tirelessly without losing his temper. "He is to serve me as his master." Qin Liuxi’s words were vivid in his mind. They hadn’t even officially started the apprenticeship yet, but Teng Tianhan felt like he could already see the future, his son following Qin Liuxi like a little assistant, picking up her mess. Teng Tianhan even suspected that Qin Liuxi’s goal in taking an apprentice was just to get a servant. Regardless of what a father might think, Qin Liuxi was seducing her future apprentice on her own terms, saying, "Tomorrow you will follow your master back to Li City. You’ll meet the Grandmaster and the Grandmaster, and officially join the Mystic Sect." Teng Zhao looked up, his eyes clear and bright. "But let me make it clear first, once you join my sect, you will have to do everything on your own. You’re already seven years old, a big boy," Qin Liuxi looked into his eyes then paused for a moment before continuing, "I can allow you to bring a servant temporarily to take care of you, until you’re familiar with the Mystic Sect, after which you’ll have to let him leave. Do you think this is feasible?" Teng Zhao did not speak. "If you’re not speaking, I’ll take it as your consent. Let’s set out tomorrow then," Qin Liuxi immediately said. Teng Zhao: "..." Qin Liuxi smiled and fondled his soft hair, saying, "Don’t worry, your master will take good care of you." Teng Zhao dodged her hand and silently rearranged the disheveled writing brush and ink back into their proper, pleasing order. "Tsk." Qin Liuxi clicked her tongue, feeling mischievous, she reached out her hand, but suddenly her smile faded and she stood up, walking outside the room. Teng Zhao saw her suddenly leave and after a moment’s thought, he climbed down from the couch and followed her out. Qin Liuxi stood under the eaves, looking at a wisp of black fog that appeared out of nowhere in the courtyard. As the fog dissipated, a disheveled woman with an indistinct face fell to the ground, her soul scattering weakly. "Just a little ghost, how dare you appear here? Leave at once!" Qin Liuxi scolded. Teng Zhao leaned against the door frame, peering out. Qin Liuxi turned her head back and said, "Zhaozhao, go back inside." She performed a spell and cast it on Teng Zhao. Teng Zhao initially felt a chill throughout his body, but in an instant, he felt as if a warm current wrapped around him, making him feel comfortably warm. He didn’t listen to Qin Liuxi and go back inside but instead walked up to her side, glaring at the woman sprawled on the ground. Qin Liuxi blinked in surprise: "You can see her?" Teng Zhao: "The black air, what is it?" It looked somewhat eerie. Qin Liuxi thought to herself, could it be that the child’s luck is low, or was the female ghost too weak, which is why he could see her? "Aren’t you afraid?" she asked. Teng Zhao shook his head. The female ghost, who saw that they were ignoring her, felt a surge of rage and screamed miserably, "Master, save me." As soon as her voice fell, a sharp reprimand came from beyond the wall: "Where will karma escape to?" A goateed Taoist in a yellow Daoist robe leapt onto the wall. The female ghost turned her head, her eyes filled with hatred, and without thinking, she pounced towards Qin Liuxi. Qin Liuxi pulled Teng Zhao behind her to hide while her other hand performed a mantra, striking the female ghost. The female ghost let out a wail, flying backward and fell to the ground again, her soul now even weaker than before. "Master, weren’t you unwilling to abet the tyrant, then why do you still hurt me?" the female ghost cried out resentfully. Qin Liuxi frowned: "Who are you?" The female ghost was taken aback, pushed her hair from her face, revealing a delicate visage, and said, "It’s me. The one who was with Landlord Jia two days ago, haven’t you seen me?" Qin Liuxi recognized her: "Oh, it’s you." The Taoist jumped down, bowed and said, "I didn’t expect to encounter another Daoist here. This karmic ghost was a troublemaker, I managed to capture her with great difficulty, and she nearly escaped. Thank you for your assistance, may I ask for your honored Daoist name and where you are stationed?" "What my Daoist name is isn’t something you need to worry about. What you need to consider is your own fate." Goatee: "?" "Someone, come quickly! There’s a thief here!" Qin Liuxi shouted loudly. Goatee: "!"

Chapter 312 - 311: There is a Thief Here

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