The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

On the solemn pulpit, Bai Yuan spoke every word of the scripture clearly and with charm in a calm and profound tone.

As he finished speaking, the entire hall seemed to be shrouded in a layer of sacred light.

He raised his hand slightly, signaling Xu Wan to stay, while the other Taoist priests slowly left the hall in a solemn atmosphere.

After those Taoist priests walked out of the hall, the hall gradually returned to peace, with only Bai Yuan and Xu Wan left.

Under the guidance of Jiuyang, adoptive father Chen Xuan quietly came to the place where the Taoists practiced drawing talismans.

They looked focused, their eyes closely following the Taoists' techniques and brushstrokes, as if they were also drawing some kind of strength from them.

Xu Wan sat quietly on the mat, eyes slightly closed, as if she was still savoring the scriptures that Bai Yuan had just recited.

Bai Yuan slowly stood up from the throne on the high platform, walked down the steps with light steps, then walked around Xu Wan, looking at him with a scrutinizing and thoughtful gaze.

Xu Wan was disturbed by this sudden gaze. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Bai Yuan with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

She asked softly, "Brother, why do you look at me like this?"

There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in Xu Wan's voice.

Bai Yuan nodded gently, his eyes filled with approval and deep meaning, and he slowly said, "No wonder Master made an exception and accepted you as his disciple. So that's how it is...

Not only are you a unique female disciple in this Taoist sect, you also possess a special physique. Given time, you will surely grow into the only female crown in this Taoist sect."

Xu Wan just stared at Bai Yuan quietly, feeling uneasy, afraid that she might say something wrong by accident.

She felt uncomfortable all over and stammered, "Brother, please don't look at me, I'm scared."

Hearing this, Bai Yuan raised his lips slightly and chuckled, "Afraid? Junior brother, during the introductory purple thunder trial,

The stunning display of the Totoro's twin souls is truly breathtaking.

You are not even afraid of the almighty and majestic Dragon God Emperor, so how can you be afraid of a mere Taoist like me?

I never thought that the Emperor would actually inject his dragon soul into you.

It seems that the master-disciple relationship between you is not as simple as it appears on the surface."

Xu Wan was shocked when he heard this and thought to himself, "It's over, it's over!

This forbidden love between me and my master,

I'm afraid it has already spread throughout Lingshan.

All the disciples knew about it.

So you all know that Master’s true form is a dragon, but Master has kept it from me…”

Xu Wan suddenly stood up, her eyes fixed on Bai Yuan.

The originally gentle look became unusually firm at this moment.

She spoke slowly, with a hint of determination in her voice: "Since I have stepped into this door, I have already severed all entanglements with the Emperor.

It is true that I was obsessed with him and had sexual desires and fantasies about him.

However, the Emperor has only the Great Dao in his heart. He wholeheartedly pursues the highest realm and protects all living beings in this world."

Hearing this, Bai Yuan nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "You are able to take it and let it go. This kind of determination and courage is rare."

Xu Wan raised his head, his eyes full of doubt, and looked at Bai Yuan and said, "Brother, there is something I don't understand.

You said today that women who enter Taoism are the same as men, and that men and women are equal. Then why do you never accept female disciples in this sect?

Accepting me today is also an exception.

Is there any hidden secret behind this?"

Hearing this, Bai Yuan smiled slightly and explained, "Junior brother, this is a good question.

That is because ordinary women have menstrual period every month, which makes their bodies weaker and inconvenient for practicing.

Not only is your constitution purely yin, you're also a cat demon. Cats, like creatures, don't have menstrual periods.

So you have a special physique and are suitable for practicing.

You are the chosen female leader of our sect, a precious treasure bestowed upon us by heaven."

Xu Wan clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.

He said sincerely, "Thank you for your teachings, Senior Brother. I will keep them in mind and practice hard to live up to your expectations."

There were only Bai Yuan and Xu Wan in the hall.

The empty hall made Xu Wan feel an inexplicable pressure.

Her body tensed up involuntarily and she felt uncomfortable all over.

However, she also understood that this was the only way to become a Taoist disciple, and she had to adapt to such an environment.

Xu Wan took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound softer: "Brother, then what should I do next?

What do I need to learn?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation and awe.

Bai Yuan smiled slightly, slowly took out an ancient book from his arms and handed it to Xu Wan.

The cover of the book was embroidered with "Introduction to the Scriptures" in golden thread.

The four big characters appear solemn and mysterious.

"Follow the poor way."

Bai Yuan's words were brief and powerful.

Xu Wan respectfully took the book with both hands and carefully put it into her sleeve.

She followed behind Bai Yuan and saw Bai Yuan gently push open a door in the hall. Behind the door was an inner hall.

In the inner hall, rows of neatly arranged tables were placed in an orderly manner.

Xu Wan followed Bai Yuan into the mysterious inner hall.

There was a statue of Laozi enshrined in the inner hall. The statue was lifelike, as if it would open its eyes at any time.

There is an incense stick in the incense burner above, which is burning and emitting a faint fragrance.

Various spiritual fruits were offered on the altar, as well as a bottle of crystal clear spiritual liquid, emitting an attractive luster.

Below the statue is a kneeling cushion with a lotus pattern.

Bai Yuan turned around and said to Xu Wan behind him, "Junior brother, perform the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows to the ancestor of our sect, and then light three incense sticks.

If the ancestor blinks, you will officially enter this door."

Xu Wan was excited when he heard this.

Following Bai Yuan's instructions, she knelt respectfully on the lotus kneeling cushion and began to salute devoutly.

After kneeling three times and kowtowed nine times, Xu Wan slowly stood up.

She held three incense sticks carefully in her hands, as if they were not just incense, but also the carrier of her pious heart.

The arc of her bend was just right, showing her infinite respect for Taishang Laojun while also maintaining her humility and obedience as a disciple.

He uttered words softly, his voice was soft but clearly audible: "Disciple Xu Wan, I bow down with all my heart today, begging for the Lord Lao's protection.

May you have mercy on me, accept me as your disciple, and guide me on the path of cultivation, so that I can realize the truth and seek the truth, in order to repay the kindness of heaven and earth."

A moment later, a miracle happened.

The statue of Taishang Laojun enshrined on the shrine actually moved slightly.

Especially those eyes, which seemed to contain infinite wisdom and compassion, blinked gently.

At this moment, Xu Wan's heartbeat accelerated and the blood in her body seemed to boil.

She stared at the scene with wide eyes in disbelief, her heart filled with shock and excitement.

"Thank you, Mr. Laojun!"

Xu Wan knelt down again, and this time she kowtowed even harder, nine times in a row, each movement filled with gratitude and awe.

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, but her words were more resolute: "I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the Lord.

Practice diligently to realize the great way and seek the well-being of all people in the world."

Bai Yuan looked at Xu Wan with a complicated emotion in his eyes.

He said softly, "When I first entered the sect, I was also filled with fear and trepidation, my heart filled with a desire to cultivate."

Xu Wan slowly stood up and turned around, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he asked, "Brother, what happened next?"

Bai Yuan looked at the statue of Taishang Laojun, his thoughts drifting away.

“Later I realized that the path of cultivation is full of hardships.

But whenever I encounter difficulties, I remember the oath I made to the Laojun statue when I first started, and I find the strength to persevere."

Xu Wan nodded thoughtfully.

At this time, Bai Yuan approached Xu Wan and gently brushed away the dust on her forehead from kowtow, "Now you have also entered this sect,

From now on, we are true brothers from the same sect and we must support each other."

Xu Wan felt his warm fingertips and quickly took two steps back, "Well, Senior Brother, I will try my best."

At this moment, a golden light shot out from the statue of Laojun and fell directly into Xu Wan's hand, turning into an ancient scripture.

Xu Wan looked at the scripture in surprise, as there was a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy on it.

Bai Yuan was surprised to see this, then smiled and said, "This is Laojun's favor to you. This scripture will surely help you start your journey of cultivation."

Xu Wan held the scriptures tightly in her arms. Bai Yuan found her very charming.

He stroked his long beard with a look of satisfaction on his face, and said involuntarily: "In history, no disciple has ever been so favored by the Lord Lao. Junior brother, you are the first one!"

Xu Wan's gaze turned to the statue of Taishang Laojun, and he secretly rejoiced in his heart.

Laojun, please bless me. I beg you to say a few good words for me in front of the Emperor of Heaven.

May the Heavenly Emperor grant permission for Emperor Yun Che and me, the cat demon Xu Wan, to marry...