I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Chapter 110: Scholars' Affairs

When Liu Qingxing heard that his master was planning to establish his own sect, he thought it was natural. If it weren't for the incident in the Sanqing Temple in the first month of the year, the position of the third-generation chief disciple of Uncle Li Zhichang should have belonged to his master.

Moreover, fellow disciples such as Yang Guo, Zhang Qingzhi, Cao Qinghua, Xu Qinghao and others are also the most outstanding among the four generations of disciples of Quanzhen Sect.

Now they have the precious land of Huashan Jade Maiden Peak as their foundation, which can be said to be a geographical advantage. In addition, after the great defeat of Li Mochou and Xiaolongnu this time, they only need to wait for the news to spread in the martial arts world, and they will have the support of the people.

The only thing that may still require a little waiting is the right time.

"Master, my talent, study, and cultivation are not the best among my fellow disciples."

Liu Qingxing heard his master talk about the founding of a sect, and now he only told him one thing, bowed deeply and said: "There are many people who are better than me. In the future, no matter which fellow disciple you want to inherit the Taoist tradition, I will obey your orders and have no complaints."

Zhao Zhijing patted his disciple on the shoulder and mentioned this now just to give him a mental preparation. Founding a sect was a natural thing, but inheriting the Taoist tradition was not a must.

In fact, in Zhao Zhijing's heart, he hopes that his disciples can have their own lives in the future, whether it is starting a family or roaming the world with swords. There is really no need to waste their best years of youth on Buddhist worship.

"Don't rush to answer. There is still a long way to go."

After knowing that Liu Qingxing didn't have any adolescent problems, Zhao Zhijing didn't say anything more.

Throughout the ages, the word "love" has always been the most difficult to understand. Since Qingxing has this understanding, he will definitely achieve something in the future.

After Liu Qingxing came down the mountain, not long after, the next person to arrive at the Cliff of Repentance was Cao Qinghua.

"Master, my disciple's determination in cultivation is not firm enough. Please punish me."

Zhao Zhijing knew that this apprentice was best at calligraphy and painting, and had a delicate and thoughtful mind. He had previously set up a stall in the market town at the foot of the mountain to write letters for others. Whenever he met a poor family, he would not accept any money, let alone two pancakes.

For a child like this, the world of mortals may be the most suitable place for him to practice.

"It's just human nature. There's nothing to punish. We are no longer in Chongyang Palace. Master is also considering revising the sect rules in the future."

"So stand up and speak. You are the most educated among your fellow disciples. How can you not understand the principle of starting from emotion and ending with courtesy?"

Zhao Zhijing asked his disciples to come to the Cliff of Repentance one by one to talk with each other. He was not asking them to cut off their emotional roots and devote themselves to Taoism. Instead, he wanted them not to regard the throbbing in their hearts as a disaster because of what happened today.

After hearing what his master said, Cao Qinghua lowered his head and stood up from the ground, but he was still a little embarrassed.

If I hadn't seen Senior Brother Qingxing go up to the Cliff of Repentance first, I don't know how long I would have to struggle before making up my mind.

"But Master, I am a monk after all, and I really shouldn't have such thoughts."

Zhao Zhijing shook his head slightly and said, "Emotions and desires are normal. If you suppress them forcefully, it will only cause demons in your heart."

"And I, your master, don't intend for you to be a Taoist priest for your whole life. As long as you can follow the Tao in your heart, whether you are in the secular world or out of it, it is all cultivation."

"The Tao in the disciple's heart?"

Cao Qinghua was pondering his master's words and was absent-minded for a moment. Zhao Zhijing was not in a hurry either. He looked at the setting sun outside the cave and saw the beautiful afterglow.

"Master, when I saw that woman in white today who was walking with some difficulty, I felt an indescribable feeling in my heart."

Lu Wushuang?
Hearing that there was some inconvenience in walking, it must be Lu Wushuang. Zhao Zhijing thought that his disciple was just troubled by emotions, but he didn't expect that he already had a target.

He is indeed a scholar!
Cao Qinghua mustered up the courage to speak out his thoughts, "I'm not sure why, I just want to help her, want to take care of her, but it's not entirely out of pity." "But when I think about the fact that she should be Li Mochou's disciple, maybe she is also a vicious person who kills innocent people, I feel very conflicted."

After listening to his disciple's words, Zhao Zhijing thought about what he knew about Lu Wushuang's character, and thought to himself that if they were really destined to meet in the future, you would be in for a hard time.

"As far as I know, she is indeed Li Mochou's apprentice."

When Cao Qinghua saw that his master had confirmed the matter, his eyes dimmed.

"But there is a hidden story. Li Mochou did not teach her martial arts, and she should not have participated in the evil deeds that Li Mochou did."

Li Mochou killed Lu Liding's family in Jiaxing and was about to kill Lu Wushuang after taking her away, but seeing how attentive and fawning she was, she lost interest in harming him over time.

And whenever Li Mochou thought of the hatred of the past, she would call Lu Wushuang to beat and scold her to vent her anger.

Lu Wushuang compromised and pretended to be dirty, lame and pitiful, allowing Li Mochou to vent her anger, and thus saved her life.

Later, Hong Lingbo felt sorry for her and pleaded with Li Mochou to accept her as his disciple. However, Li Mochou never taught Lu Wushuang martial arts. Only Hong Lingbo occasionally gave her some pointers.

When Cao Qinghua heard this, his eyes instantly lit up again.

"What kind of family and what kind of path does such a sentimental young man belong to?"

Zhao Zhijing took in all the changes in his apprentice's expression. Qinghua and Qingxing belong to two completely different mentalities, one suitable for entering the world, and the other suitable for leaving the world.

With his master's consolation, Cao Qinghua's mood gradually brightened, and he hoped that Li Mochou could reform herself so that the girl in white would suffer less.

In this way, five or six more disciples came to the Cliff of Repentance, and their situations were different. They did not have a specific goal like Cao Qinghua, but rather the natural admiration and restlessness between men and women.

Zhao Zhijing counselled his disciples one by one and told everyone that the rules of his lineage would be different from those in Chongyang Palace in the future.

Things like getting married and having children will no longer be prohibited, but one must behave properly and not be promiscuous.

By the time Yang came over, a new moon was already high in the sky.

"Master, is the girl in white who fought with you the disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect at the foot of Mount Zhongnan when we were in Chongyang Palace?"

In fact, Xiaolongnu is four years older than Yang Guo, but she has lived in an ancient tomb without seeing the sun for a long time, and she practices internal skills by restraining her emotions, so she looks about the same age as Yang Guo.

"Yes, she is the Little Dragon Girl of the Ancient Tomb Sect. On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month last year, I fought with her."

Yang Guo met five people from the Ancient Tomb Sect today, the most beautiful of them was undoubtedly Xiaolongnu. At this moment, in addition to the thoughts of the young Mu Ai, an old memory also came to his mind.

"She looks about the same age as me, but her martial arts skills are much better than mine. She can even fight with Master for so many moves!"

Zhao Zhijing thought to himself that originally Xiaolongnu was your master, but he didn't expect that now that you are gone, she would still learn the Jade Girl Heart Sutra and the Nine Yin Scriptures.

"And when I saw her, I felt very familiar with her. I wanted to get close to her but I didn't dare."

In fact, after Yang Guo saw Xiaolongnu, he remembered the time when he first met Guo Fu in Jiaxing. Both of them were extremely beautiful.

Zhao Zhijing didn't think so much about it. He thought it was the destined fate for Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu, so he comforted them with a few words just like he did to Cao Qinghua.

(End of this chapter)