My best friend asked me if I was still doing system tasks.

Ji Ying pointed at Xu Hengzhi's smug look and smiled at Tong Wei, saying, "This is incredible, hahaha~ Look at him."

What are your disciples supposed to think?

Wen Chenrui bowed gracefully: "This disciple is naturally delighted that Master has so many disciples, and I am also happy to have another junior sister with whom I can discuss the Dao."

Jin Caiyu, who had appeared out of nowhere to watch the commotion, curled her lip and whispered to Ran Jie beside her, "Look at his act, he's the best at putting on airs."

Xue Shanning looked at Luo Hanying, who was standing next to Yun Yanshu and not wearing disciple robes: "Is this the other one of those three? I wonder what this disciple's aptitude is like?"

Luo Hanying and Ruan Chayan had just exchanged glances and were smiling broadly when she was suddenly called upon. She touched her hair and said, "I... I haven't tested it yet."

The crowd chatted and laughed, making way for Luo Hanying to take a test, thinking that perhaps she was a promising talent.

Luo Hanying was under the constant gaze of everyone and was extremely nervous. She took a deep breath and channeled her spiritual power into the Spirit Testing Pillar.

Red and green colors rose up from the stone pillar, and the phoenix on the Spirit Testing Pillar was lit up again.

Jin Caiyu hissed, "Did Daoist Yu Chen really just pick them up randomly? The aptitude of these two is truly exceptional."

Yun Yanshu and the others exchanged glances, mostly surprised.

I really don't know if these two people are genuinely talented or if they have some kind of trick to deceive the Spirit Testing Pillar.

How could such a fine spiritual root and meridians have gone undiscovered for so many years? How could he have remained a rogue cultivator all this time?

It's likely that most of what Luo Hanying said before was false.

Luo Hanying turned around awkwardly, and said with a modest smile, "I'm a little worse than my friend; I have dual spiritual roots."

Liao Qing patted Luo Hanying on the back and said happily, "You're doing well! You're doing well, child! You're good at farming and alchemy! Why don't you come to Xinglin Peak?"

Luo Hanying stumbled after being slapped by Liao Qing. She steadied herself and said, "I am a Confucian cultivator. I would like to ask Senior Sister Yun to take me to the place where Confucianism is practiced so that I can see if I can enter."

I have let down the expectations of my seniors.

Several elders looked at Ji Ying and Tong Wei, who were standing to the side.

Luo Hanying also looked over, following the gazes of the others.

Ji Ying nudged Tong Wei's ribs with her elbow: "Hey, you're in luck, a good seed delivered right to your door."

Liao Qing said disappointedly, "Why don't kids these days like farming or alchemy?"

Wen Chenrui smiled and said, "Elder Liao, there's no need to be disappointed. The real recruitment of new disciples will take place in a few days."

Liao Qing said critically, "Who knows if there will be anything this good again?"

"Oh, never mind, I need to go back and water my spirit field."

Luo Hanying walked towards Tong Wei, who was approaching her, and bowed, asking, "I wonder if you, senior, are a member of the Confucian school?"

Tong Wei nodded: "I am Tong Wei, the second elder of Luan Jin Pavilion, responsible for teaching Confucian scholars."

If you want to study Confucianism and Taoism, why don't you go and take a look at the Central Han Divine Continent and the Eastern Lai Divine Continent? The academies there are much more famous than the Shiren Sect's Luanjin Pavilion.

"Only there can you better come into contact with Confucianism and Taoism, after all, Taoism is more prevalent in my Shiren Sect."

Luo Hanying looked somewhat troubled and said frankly, "That's too far for me. I'm worried that something might happen to me on the way."

The junior believes that Shiren Sect is the number one sect in Nanyue Divine Continent, and its internal affairs are no worse than those of the academies.

Moreover, my friend has joined the Shiren Sect. Regardless of the future, at least for now, I want to join hands with my friend to explore the path to immortality.

Tong Wei countered with a question: "Do you cultivate the Tao for the sake of achieving immortality?"

Confucian and Taoist cultivation is difficult; you'll likely achieve nothing even as your lifespan nears its end. If your goal is immortality, you might as well try other paths.

He looked very earnest, as if he were advising a younger person.

Luo Hanying had a sensitive and fragile mother, which honed her ability to read people's expressions and moods.

She understood what Tong Wei meant. Tong Wei was dissatisfied with her words about Confucianism and Taoism. This person seemed like an old-fashioned person who was not satisfied with cultivating Taoism only for longevity. So she could only say some half-truths to appease him.

Luo Hanying smiled and sighed, "Cultivators naturally cultivate for longevity, to see the beauty of this prosperous world, and to bring beauty to this world."

However, besides immortality, every cultivator also has other obsessions that need to be fulfilled.

I don't know what others are after, but I cultivate the Tao only to have a clear conscience.

I do not seek to benefit all under heaven, but only to cultivate my own virtue.

A kind smile appeared on Tong Wei's serious face: "Your sincerity is rare. You are a kind and good child."

Since you insist, then come with me back to the Dance Terrace to meet your senior brothers and sisters.

Luo Hanying, beaming with joy, knelt and bowed deeply, saying, "Disciple greets Master."

Ruan Chayan and Luo Hanying then parted ways, one following Xu Hengzhi to Yuling Peak, and the other following Tong Wei and Ji Ying to the mountain where Luanjin Pavilion was located.

Meanwhile, Ruan Chayan followed behind Zhu Yuqing Python on her sword. As they approached the residence of the direct disciple, she heard a song carried on the wind.

"Ah~ha—ah~"

"Hey ya~ Hey ya~"

Apart from this harmony, nothing else could be clearly heard.

Wen Chenrui, carried by a heron, flew beside Ruan Chayan. Seeing her frequently looking in the direction from which the singing came, he explained, "The closest peak to our Yuling Peak is Wuyue Peak. Fengge Pavilion is built near our direct disciples, so we can hear them singing."

Remember not to listen too much. Sometimes, like today, they forget to activate the formation. If no one reminds them to activate it, the singing will continue all day. If they listen to songs that disturb their souls, it will be difficult to save them.

"You have a spirit beast, but you must restrain it more, as singing can also harm it."

Ruan Chayan agreed and landed outside the residence of her direct disciple.

This is a cluster of wooden houses built against the mountain, and a palace can be seen from the top of the mountain.

Xu Hengzhi said, "Xiao Wen, I don't know how everyone lives here. You've arranged it for Xiao Ruan."

"Take her to the Hongyan Hall in a bit to collect her disciple's robes and monthly allowance. Consider it a way to familiarize her with the place and give her a general introduction to our sect."

Wen Chenrui bowed and agreed.

Xu Hengzhi took out a set of Buddhist robes from his storage ring and handed them to Ruan Chayan, who accepted them respectfully.

“This is my initiation gift to you. When I said I would make you my personal disciple, I meant it. I’m not joking with you.”

Xu Hengzhi knew he didn't look like a reliable master, so he patiently explained to the novice Ruan Chayan, "Let's skip the apprenticeship ceremony. I don't like those formalities."

"Don't worry too much about those who cultivate immortality; those are all external matters."

Ruan Chayan listened and nodded, "Disciple understands."