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

Chapter 34: It’s a promise, double happiness comes to the door

The matter came to an end here. Zhao Zhijing thought about making arrangements for Guan Man'er first and then go to meet his disciples.

"Zhi Jing, Zhi Chang, the seven of you have worked hard going down the mountain this time. Go back and have a good rest."

"Yes, that disciple has withdrawn."

Zhao Zhijing pulled Guan Man'er and turned to retreat. Over there, Li Zhichang, Wang Zhitan, and Qi Zhicheng, three disciples of Qiu Chuji, looked at each other and stepped forward together.

"Master, Uncle Hao, the disciples have something to report."

Zhao Zhijing paused, wondering if he had been discovered eating chicken?

Ma Yu thought that the three disciples had discovered something on their way down the mountain, so he nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Li Zhichang took the lead and stepped forward, bowing and saying, "Reporting to the head master, Senior Brother Zhao, as the leader, has worked very hard in this trip down the mountain."

"I was deeply affected and reflected on myself. As a third generation disciple, I have made very little contribution to the affairs of the sect."

"So I'm asking for permission to train the fourth generation of disciples in the sect in formations, so that I can help Senior Brother Zhao share some of the burden."

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Once you say something, you can’t go back on your word!

Zhao Zhijing kept a straight face, but he had never expected such an unexpected surprise.

When Ma Yu and Hao Datong heard this, they both smiled with relief. It seemed that Zhijing really set an example.

"It is naturally good that Zhichang can take the initiative to take responsibility."

As soon as the words fell, Wang Zhitan and Qi Zhicheng stepped forward together, "Disciples have limited abilities, but we are willing to follow Senior Brother Zhao's example and help the head master and uncle Hao with their worries."

"We two disciples are willing to double our patrol time so that Senior Brother Zhao can have more time for self-cultivation."

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A promise is a promise, double happiness!
If only Li Zhichang made such a sudden move, Zhao Zhijing might not have thought much about it, but the attitudes of Wang Zhitan and Qi Zhicheng who followed closely behind were somewhat intriguing.

Zhao Zhijing vaguely smelled a hint of conspiracy.

But honestly, none of that matters.

As long as you don't compete with me for my apprentice, you can do whatever you want with the rest.

Ma Yu and Hao Datong were even more pleased and nodded in agreement immediately.

Hao Datong said: "My previous injury has not yet healed, and I still need some time to recuperate, but I am really happy to see you disciples striving hard to be the first."

Li Zhichang and the other two bowed to express their gratitude. Zhao Zhijing gently shook Guan Man'er's arm to hide his joy.

Cui Zhifang, who was from the same lineage as Wang Chuyi as Zhao Zhijing, just watched coldly.

Master Wang Chuyi and uncle Qiu Chuji were not in Chongyang Palace at the moment. Uncle Qiu's disciples flattered Brother Zhao on the surface, but who knows what they were up to behind the scenes.

It seems necessary to find an opportunity to remind Senior Brother Zhao.

After the episode ended, the seven people took their leave again and left the Sanqing Temple.

Zhao Zhijing brought Guan Man'er and waited for Li Zhichang and the other two for a while.

When the three men came closer, Zhao Zhijing smiled and thanked them, "Thank you, three junior brothers, for taking the initiative to share some of the burden with me."

"Man'er's mind is still immature. I may have to concentrate on his affairs for some time in the future."

"I was originally worried about not being able to handle everything, but then three of my junior brothers stepped up to take charge and helped me a lot!"

Although Zhao Zhijing could feel that the original intentions of these three people might not be good, his gratitude was genuine.

However, Li Zhichang and the other two felt awkward after hearing this. They felt that since Senior Brother Zhen Zhibing had not returned yet, Zhao Zhijing was in charge of various affairs in Chongyang Palace every day, and his reputation among the Quanzhen Sect disciples was gradually rising.

As a result, the position of the third generation's chief disciple will become more and more uncertain.

That's why the three of them took the initiative to step forward, thinking of taking over some of what Zhao Zhijing did, so as not to weaken the influence of their master Qiu Chuji's lineage.

"No, no, Senior Brother Zhao has been training disciples during the day and patrolling the mountains at night for the past three months. It's really hard work."

"We were able to go down the mountain so smoothly this time because of you, Senior Brother. The three of us feel guilty, so we stepped in to do the work for you. Please forgive us, Senior Brother Zhao."

Zhao Zhijing's smile became even wider. "Of course not. I am so happy. I will trouble you three more in the future."

After saying that, Zhao Zhijing left with Guan Man'er in a leisurely manner, leaving Li Zhichang and the other two to figure it out slowly.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

Zhao Zhijing was walking towards his own Taoist room. Yang Guo, Zhang Qingzhi and other disciples who had finished their sword formation training were also going to look for him and happened to meet him here.

In fact, it was only three days since they went down the mountain, but these disciples acted as if they hadn't seen their master for three months.

"How can it be so disgraceful to have so many people shouting and yelling?"

Zhao Zhijing scolded but had a smile on his face. Yang Guo and other disciples were familiar with their master's temper and were not afraid.

"This is your new junior fellow apprentice. His last name is Guan, and his name is Guan Man'er."

"He is different from ordinary children. His mental development is a little slow. You brothers and sisters must take good care of him in the future."

"If the master finds out, who among you would dare to bully or make fun of him?"

Zhao Zhijing spoke calmly, but there was no smile on his face. Yang Guo and other disciples were familiar with their master's temper and immediately remembered it firmly in their hearts.

Yang Guo was the last one to join the sect, so he had to call everyone "senior brother" when he met them.

At this time, he found a child who was about his age, and also his junior fellow apprentice. He was very happy and took the initiative to step forward and hold Guan Maner's hand.

Guan Man'er, however, had a blank expression on her face. She ignored everyone and stared straight ahead in a daze.

"Junior brother, my name is Yang Guo. If you have any questions in the future, you can come and ask me."

Zhao Zhijing thought to himself, actually you have another junior brother, but there is no need to let you know now.

"I don't know you. My sister told me to just listen to Taoist Zhao."

Guan Man'er didn't go to see Yang Guo either. His sister Guan Shengnan told him to listen to Taoist Zhao, so he listened to Taoist Zhao. Even after he became his disciple, he still listened to Taoist Zhao.

Yang Guo saw that his speaking attitude was indeed different from that of ordinary people. Recalling that he had always been the one who didn't fit in and wasn't accepted everywhere, he suddenly felt sympathy for him.

I secretly made up my mind to take good care of this junior brother.

"I'll tell the rest of you brothers to gather in the side hall after the morning class tomorrow. I have something to say to you."

Zhao Zhijing calculated the days and found that tomorrow was his once-in-seven day off, so he shared the snacks he bought with the children as a treat.

Then the farmer continued to wave his whip.

"Yes, the disciples understand."

After Zhao Zhijing gave the instructions, he wanted to send his disciples away, but then he remembered Ouyang Feng's matter and left Yang Guo alone.

"Guo'er, go with me to prepare a place for Guan Man'er to live."

(End of this chapter)