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Although accepting Li Haotian as a disciple was indeed somewhat inappropriate in terms of seniority, Qing Songzi had no other choice.

If Li Haotian really runs into trouble and needs the identity of a Taoist priest, others might not accept him given his attitude.

Even if you take someone else as your teacher, they can't help you as wholeheartedly as he does. Besides, you can't judge a book by its cover, and if Li Haotian really does something good, you might get tricked.

Moreover, others might not be as attentive as him. In a short time, let alone bestowing a title upon Li Haotian, even the transmission of the ordination would take a long time.

Most Taoist priests don't have the patience or ability to make Li Haotian become a disciple or even receive ordination within seven days.

Even those who are capable may not necessarily look up to Li Haotian.

In the following time, Qing Songzi explained the process of becoming an apprentice to Li Haotian and told him to prepare.

Although he could give Li Haotian special treatment, the proper ceremonies couldn't be omitted. There had to be witnesses for the apprenticeship ceremony, and a petition had to be presented before the ancestral master.

Otherwise, the higher-ups won't approve.

Li Haotian listened attentively. The process wasn't complicated. To save time, Qing Songzi had removed all the unnecessary steps, which Li Haotian quickly noted down.

After seeing that Li Haotian was alright, Qing Songzi called his other disciples and told them to close the temple in advance and prepare everything.

Besides Qingsongzi, Mingtai Temple also has five other Taoist priests, four men and one woman, all of whom are Qingsongzi's disciples. The youngest is over forty years old, and the oldest is almost sixty.

These people were quite surprised to suddenly hear that their master was going to take on a disciple, and that he was a relative or younger relative.

After all, Qing Songzi hasn't taken on any apprentices for ten years, so why is he suddenly taking on apprentices now?

Qing Songzi didn't explain to them, and the disciples didn't dare to ask any more questions. They just did whatever their master said.

Soon, everything was set up.

After submitting the petition, one prays to the Three Pure Ones and then becomes an apprentice before the ancestral master. The process is completed quickly.

From then on, Li Haotian officially became a disciple of Qing Songzi, becoming a glorious twenty-two-year-old novice Daoist of the Shangqing School.

Li Haotian performed the entire process meticulously and remained remarkably calm.

On the contrary, pine nuts are much more exciting.

In the evening, he not only cooked a table full of delicious dishes himself, but also, for the first time ever, brought out his most treasured possession.

"Xiao Tian, ​​this was passed down from my master and grandmaster. There are quite a few old things and a few ancient books. Take it if you see if there's anything you need."

Qing Songzi pulled Li Haotian into his room and said very generously.

These antiques are things he has treasured for decades, and he usually can't bear to take them out.

There are so-called magical artifacts, such as lightning-struck wood, the Three Pure Ones Bell, bronze mirrors, magic seals, magic swords, and Yin-Yang bracelets.

There are also a dozen or so yellowed old books, which are still read from the back, and the characters inside are all in traditional Chinese characters.

They look quite old. Even if these ritual implements have no effect, they could still fetch a good price as antiques.

Li Haotian's eyes lit up.

Although he couldn't see anything unusual about these magical artifacts now, he felt a strange sensation when he touched them, and they were clearly not simple.

"If you don't want to tell me what happened, I won't ask any more questions."

"But whatever bad things happen, these magical artifacts might actually work. Here, take them; they won't just gather dust here with me."

Seeing Li Haotian's envious look, Qing Songzi smiled and said.

He's taking this out now for Li Haotian.

Anyway, he has no use for it. If Li Haotian is really in trouble, it might be able to help him.

Even if he can't help, Qing Songzi can go to other fellow disciples; in any case, he can't let Li Haotian really get into trouble.

However, he never imagined that what Li Haotian encountered was far bigger than he had thought.

"Thank you, Master."

Li Haotian accepted the items and thanked Qingsongzi.

However, he was still somewhat worried about whether these magical artifacts would be useful, since the space had said that in his world, ghosts and gods had disappeared, and it was hard to say whether magical artifacts and talismans would still be useful.

Li Haotian also tried to communicate with the Wong Tai Sin of this world, but neither kowtowing and offering incense nor the Holy Grail could produce any phenomena in the world of the old corpse in the mountain village.

The same applies to other deities.

So Li Haotian gave up.

However, Qing Songzi was quite enthusiastic. Regardless of whether it was useful or not, he let Li Haotian take it. It would be best if it was helpful, but it didn't matter if it was useless.

Li Haotian is now not only his grandson but also his apprentice, so giving him to him wouldn't be a waste.

"Master, I'll take all these things with me and try them out."

Li Haotian happily accepted all the magical artifacts.

"I can't say whether these magical artifacts will work or not, but you can take them anyway."

You should also read these books carefully. Although I don't expect you to stay with me in a monastery to practice and study the Tao, these books are still useful.

Master, I have been cultivating for decades. Although I can't fly or teleport like in TV dramas, I am still very good at entering a meditative state and concentrating my mind.

If you study it well, even if you don't achieve immortality, at the very least you'll improve your vital energy and spirit. If you encounter evil spirits, a strong vital energy and spirit can drive them away.

Qing Songzi took out a few books and spoke to Li Haotian.

Although it's impossible to cultivate magical power in the real world, following a cultivation technique can still have some effect.

At the very least, Qing Songzi's spirit and energy are much stronger than that of ordinary people, which is why he advised Li Haotian to learn from him.

Li Haotian accepted the cultivation manual and nodded.

He can try to cultivate any cultivation method, whether it's from another world or from this world. Even if it doesn't work in this world, he can try in another.

"These two are the most important ones. They don't conflict with your current cultivation method. They both start with breathing exercises and cultivating your spirit and life force. You can try which one suits you."

"The rest are all theories, as well as spells and talismans, which you can take a look at when you have time."

Qing Songzi explained the key points of the book to Li Haotian, and then told him to go back and rest.

Li Haotian stayed at Mingtai Temple for one night, and was woken up early the next morning by Qingsongzi.

"The day's plan starts in the morning. Now that you've entered the Taoist path, you must cultivate diligently and not waste this opportunity."

"Although cultivation can't make you fly or escape into the earth, or catch ghosts and exorcise demons, it can still help you meditate and preserve your spirit."

Cultivating your mind will also benefit your health. At the very least, you should read more books and do your morning and evening prayers; don't bring shame to the ancestors.

"I will go to Maoshan today and will be back within five days at the latest."

Qing Songzi couldn't stand Li Haotian slacking off, so he dragged him out of bed, had him eat, and then had his apprentice take him to do his morning lessons.

He then went out to Maoshan to find a master to ordain Li Haotian.

Li Haotian wasn't usually one to sleep in late, but the Taoist's schedule was so different from ordinary people's that he hadn't gotten used to it yet.

However, Qing Songzi is right. Since he has entered the Taoist sect, he should study hard. He doesn't need to learn too much, but at least he should be familiar with the most basic things, such as morning and evening prayers and some important scriptures.

Otherwise, if he is completely ignorant and knows nothing when the teachings are passed on, not only will he lose face, but so will Qing Songzi.

During this time, Li Haotian basically studied all day long.

In the morning, I consult with my fellow practitioners about morning and evening prayers, rituals, and fasting ceremonies. In the afternoon, I read books, and in the evening, I meditate.

My days are very fulfilling.

To be honest, after practicing the techniques from the ancient book given to him by Qing Songzi, Li Haotian felt that they were more suitable for him than the "Returning to Origin Breathing Method".

At least Li Haotian was able to calm down.

Five days passed in this way, and Qing Songzi finally returned.

He was accompanied by three elderly Taoist priests with white beards, who looked even older than him; one of them was using a cane.

These three were specially invited by Qing Songzi from Maoshan; they were all his fellow disciples of the same generation.

Given Qing Songzi's seniority, it's really not easy for him to find these peers.

These three Taoist priests were also his three masters for this ordination: the supervising master, the ordination master, and the recommending master.

The transmission of the teachings was more complicated than the apprenticeship process, but fortunately, with Qing Songzi present, the transmission proceeded smoothly.

After a morning of procedures, Li Haotian finally became a true Taoist priest.

Qing Songzi had also prepared his Taoist robe. After putting it on, he looked dignified and truly resembled the person in the robe.

Even the three old Taoist priests couldn't help but praise Qing Songzi for taking in such a promising young talent.

After the ordination was completed, Li Haotian only had one day left on his vacation.

While he had some free time, Li Haotian bought some things, mainly defensive tools such as machetes, bows and arrows, stun guns, and pepper spray. He also bought a bulletproof vest, although it was a simple version. Li Haotian didn't expect it to stop bullets; he just wanted it to stop knife cuts and arrows.

After buying some daily necessities, Li Haotian packed everything up, along with the magical artifacts and ancient books, into a large suitcase, grabbed the handle, and waited for the holiday countdown to end.