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

Chapter 69: A Heart of a Bodhisattva, a Thunderous Means

The news that Zhao Zhijing caused a big commotion in Sanqing Temple and beat up three generations of disciples quickly spread throughout Chongyang Palace.

Junior fellow disciple Cui Zhifang remembered his senior brother's instructions and came to the side hall where Yang Guo and other disciples were gathered together. He conveyed Zhao Zhijing's words in full, and all the disciples were extremely surprised.

How could the master, who is usually calm and kind, be so impulsive?
"No wonder Master is angry. How long has the matter between Junior Brother Yang and Junior Brother Guan been circulating in Chongyang Palace?"

Liu Qingxing, who was the most well-informed, said indignantly after his uncle Cui Zhifang left: "Why is Qiu..."

Liu Qingxing looked around and confirmed that there were no outsiders, and then continued: "Uncle Master Qiu and Uncle Master Hao didn't know about this, it's really too much!"

Yang Guo was touched, and felt that his master did this just to vent his anger so that he could concentrate on practicing.

"Brothers."

Yang Guo bowed deeply and apologized to the brothers present: "It is my fault that Master was imprisoned by Uncle Qiu."

"What went wrong with you?"

Lu Qingdu's eyes widened, and he angrily said, "It's obvious that they are shamelessly targeting Master and Junior Brother Yang because you are too outstanding!"

"I only hate myself for being incompetent and unable to help Master. Otherwise, I would be willing to be locked up with Master right now!"

Cao Qinghua, who is good at calligraphy and painting, also said: "Master asked Senior Brother Liu to gather us together in advance, and said that anyone who dares to disobey will be expelled from the sect. It is obvious that he wants to prevent us from participating."

"Uncle Cui just said that Master told us to practice hard and not to cause trouble with other disciples."

Xu Qinghao, who only loves to forge iron and not talk, rarely speaks: "Master taught me that even if you have a heart of a bodhisattva, you must also have thunderous means."

"Master can defeat all his peers by himself. When we can do the same, we can help Master."

All the disciples felt aggrieved, but the master had already spoken and no one could disobey. Practicing well was a natural thing, and the fellow disciples discussed nominating someone to plead with the master.

"Let's go find Uncle Master Qiu together, kneel in front of him, and beg him to release Master."

"No, given Master Qiu's temper, he must still be angry. If we go together, even if we are punished, it doesn't matter. But don't let it be considered that Master is secretly instructing us, otherwise it will only make things worse."

"Brother Liu, you are the best at talking among the brothers and sisters, and you are also smart. How about you go?"

Liu Qingxing said without hesitation: "Of course, it's late today. Tomorrow morning, I will go to Uncle Master Qiu's door and kneel down. No matter what, we must express our feelings to Uncle Master Qiu."

"It was obviously them who made things difficult first, so Master couldn't help but take action for us disciples!"

Everyone nodded and was about to make this decision, but Yang Guo took a step forward and bowed again.

"My fellow brothers, please leave this task to me."

Yang Guo said sincerely, “No matter what, I have the responsibility as your junior fellow apprentice. Besides, it will be more convenient for me to go to Uncle Qiu for Uncle Guo’s sake.”

"Since I came here, I have been cared for and loved by Master and my fellow brothers, but I always cause trouble for everyone because of one thing or another."

Yang Guo thought back to the past six months since he became Master Zhao Zhijing's disciple. It started with the day when Uncle Guo went up the mountain and broke the Big Dipper Formation due to a misunderstanding.

The resentment of those disciples who had lost face was naturally transferred to themselves, and their senior brothers would also be ostracized.

In this year-end competition, he took first place among the four generations of disciples. Although he gained fame, the reasons for being hated by others undoubtedly increased as well.

Yang Guo sniffed and said apologetically: "I hope you all will agree to my request." Liu Qingxing stepped forward first, patted the younger brother on the shoulder and said: "Young brother Yang, what you said makes sense, but only the first sentence makes sense."

"It is indeed more appropriate for you to go to Uncle Master Qiu than for us, so it makes sense."

"But if there are any troubles later, I will have to act like a senior brother and talk to you properly."

Liu Qingxing looked directly at Yang Guo and said word by word: "Among all of us disciples, you, Junior Brother Yang, have the highest talent and the best understanding. No matter what you learn, you are faster than others."

"Whether it's the big competition at the end of the year or the various kinds of training we do every day, we all rely on you, Junior Brother Yang, to bring honor to our sect. Where does the trouble come from?"

"If the brothers could beat you, they would have rushed to bring honor to the master. But now, you, the youngest and the last one to join, have to bear all the pressure. The brothers should be the most ashamed!"

Hearing this, the other fellow disciples gathered around Yang Guo, comforting him with kind words and advising him not to blame himself too much.

"Master once said that we brothers should always be united as one. Even if the sky falls, we will carry it together!"

Just like that, all the disciples thought that Yang Guo was the best person to plead for mercy. Some of the more clever ones even discussed with Yang Guo how to make the whole thing more reasonable and well-founded.

The next morning, Yang Guo took Guan Man'er with him as planned and prepared to go look for Uncle Master Qiu.

Because Zhao Zhijing was put into prison, and Guan Man'er was not close to other brothers except Yang Guo, since the master was not there at the moment, Yang Guo had to be responsible for taking care of his fellow brothers.

Moreover, Guan Man'er was also one of the people who were slandered by the rumors. Although he himself did not understand these things, if Master Qiu saw it, he would always gain more sympathy.

"Disciples Yang Guo and Guan Man'er pay homage to Grandmaster Qiu and Grandmaster Hao."

Qiu Chuji and Hao Datong had just interrogated Zhen Zhibing and Zhang Zhiguang early in the morning and were still angry.

The two men came to Sanqing Temple, thinking about discussing how to properly handle this matter, including how long to confine Zhao Zhijing, and how to punish Zhen Zhibing and Zhang Zhiguang.

As soon as he arrived in front of the hall, he saw his two young disciples, Yang Guo and Guan Man'er, standing obediently and waiting in the biting cold wind of the first month of the year. He didn't know how long they had been waiting.

"Why are you standing outside? Come inside and warm yourself up."

Yang Guo and Guan Man'er are both outstanding among the four generations of disciples. Hao Datong even believes that he can revive the Quanzhen Sect in the future.

One is a victim of "Zhao Zhijing's illegitimate son at the foot of the mountain". If this gets to the ears of his father Guan Changhong, how will his friends in the martial arts world view the Quanzhen Sect?

Hearing Uncle Master Qiu's call, Yang Guo pulled Guan Man'er to stand up from the ground, carefully brushed the dust off his junior brother's pants, and then took his junior brother and followed the two masters into the Sanqing Hall.

"Guo'er, you and Guan Man'er came here to plead for mercy for your master Zhao Zhijing, right?"

Qiu Chuji was shrewd and experienced, so he could naturally see the purpose of Yang Guo and the other man coming here.

Yang Guo said respectfully like a little master: "In reply to your uncle's words, I am not talented, but I also know the principle that disciples should serve others when there is something to do."

"I came here today to share some of Master's burdens, but besides that, I have something else to say."

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