A passerby in a horror movie

"Get up. Since Senior Brother Gao has entrusted you to me, then focus on your studies here."

However, my mortuary doesn't support idlers; the work still needs to be done, and no one can be lazy.

And let me be clear from the start, my requirements are very high. If you want to learn Taoist magic or martial arts, you will definitely have to work hard.

If you can't persevere, then your uncle won't be lenient. If you don't satisfy me, I might even expel you from the sect."

Lin Jiu spoke sternly to Li Haotian.

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I will definitely cultivate diligently. If I fail to achieve anything and disgrace Master and Uncle-Master, may I be struck by lightning and be condemned by both gods and men."

Li Haotian stretched out one hand and solemnly swore an oath.

"Very well, since you have such a strong desire for the Dao, your master will not hold anything back. From today onwards, you will follow me and learn the Dao properly."

Upon hearing Li Haotian swear, Uncle Nine gave him a surprised look.

This vow was quite weighty. He hadn't expected this young man to have such perseverance, and his impression of Lin Haotian changed somewhat.

"By the way, your Uncle Four Eyes is also at the mortuary. Have you seen him?"

Uncle Nine suddenly said.

"I have met him. Uncle Four Eyes is a very nice person. He also said that I can go to him if I need anything, or ask him for advice."

Li Haotian nodded and said with a smile.

With the guidance of these two Taoist priests, he believed that his cultivation level would definitely improve significantly.

Whether he can master the two masters' most secret skills remains to be seen, depending on his future performance.

"Oh, really? That's good, that's good."

Upon hearing what Li Haotian said, Uncle Jiu gave him a strange look.

Is the "Four-Eyed Taoist Priest" mentioned by Li Haotian really the person in question?

He and Simu had been fellow disciples for so many years, and they knew each other's personalities very well.

This guy is usually stingy and very smooth in his dealings. For a stranger like Li Haotian, he would be doing a good job of greeting him. How could he be so polite?

"Master, you don't know, Junior Brother Li gave Uncle Four Eyes a foreign watch, which is very valuable. Otherwise, why would Uncle Four Eyes be so polite?"

At this moment, Wen Cai came over and said, his face full of envy.

Wencai was familiar with Master Simu's personality, and he naturally knew what his master was thinking. If someone gave him such a watch, he would call the person "father".

"Cough cough!"

Upon hearing Wencai's words, Uncle Jiu coughed twice.

He knew that Si Mu wouldn't do anything without a reason, no wonder he cared so much about him, it turned out he had received a gift.

As he spoke, Lin Jiu looked Li Haotian up and down.

It seems his junior apprentice is quite wealthy, as he's so generous with his money.

However, Uncle Nine is a man of principle. Even if Li Haotian is rich, he would never ask someone to give him a gift. He doesn't have the thick skin of Si Mu.

However, Uncle Nine was overthinking it. How could Li Haotian possibly let Uncle Nine ask for that?

He had excellent insight and had already prepared the apprenticeship ceremony.

"Uncle-Master, it's our first meeting. I don't have anything to give you, but this is a novel gadget I found abroad called a solar-powered flashlight."

"It will shine once it's placed in the sun. It's not a precious treasure, but it's certainly novel. Please accept it, Uncle-Master, and don't find it unsightly."

As he spoke, Li Haotian reached into his pocket, handed the solar-powered flashlight wrapped in paper to Uncle Jiu, and then demonstrated it.

Seeing the so-called flashlight that Li Haotian could emit light with a simple press of a button, Uncle Nine's eyes widened considerably!

It was the early years of the Republic of China, and the tungsten filament light bulb had not been invented for very long.

Not to mention China, even in the United States and European countries, electric lights are not widely used.

In China, it seems that only those with power, influence, or great wealth can afford to use electric lights.

Although Renjia Town is a well-connected and relatively developed area, electric lights are still extremely rare.

Moreover, those lights are all very large and require long power cords to operate.

Unlike the light bulb in Li Haotian's hand, which was small yet emitted such bright light and didn't even need electricity, only sunlight, it was simply unbelievable.

Uncle Nine couldn't help but sigh, "Times have really changed."

Li Haotian never expected that a small solar-powered light would silence Uncle Jiu.

So he coughed awkwardly and said...

"Uncle-Master, this thing isn't worth much. If you like it, I can get you a few more."

As he spoke, Li Haotian shoved the solar-powered lamp into Uncle Jiu's hand.

"No need, no need, this is too much trouble, you're so kind."

Uncle Nine quickly waved his hand.

Although Li Haotian described this thing called a solar-powered flashlight as just a worthless trinket.

But Lin Jiu wasn't blind to things. If he took this out, he figured a lot of people would be scrambling to buy it; it would definitely be more valuable than any watch.

Such a valuable gift was a bit too much for Uncle Nine to handle, but since Li Haotian had already presented it, he couldn't very well refuse.

“You’ve brought some good things to show your respect to your uncle, so he can’t be stingy. I have two magical artifacts. Take them after you pay your respects to the patriarch. You can carry them with you for self-defense.”

Uncle Nine put away the flashlight and then spoke to Li Haotian.

He didn't have anything valuable here, and judging from Li Haotian's appearance, he didn't seem to be short of money.

Even if he offered gold or silver, the other party probably wouldn't accept it, so he had no choice but to take out his magical artifact.

He could sense that although Li Haotian possessed magical power, it was relatively weak, and his physique was also quite poor. Without something to protect himself, he wouldn't be safe when he went out.

The ritual implements are just right.

Just as he was about to give a few more instructions, Master Four Eyes arrived.

"Oh, Senior Brother, you're back. Have you seen Xiao Tian yet?"

"Haha, let me tell you, this kid's got potential. Senior brother, you'd better mentor him properly, otherwise it'll be embarrassing if he mentions our names when we get out."

Master Si Mu, fearing that Uncle Jiu was dissatisfied with Li Haotian, quickly came over to speak well of Li Haotian and smooth things over.

"Hmph, do you need to tell me? Since Senior Brother Gao entrusted Xiao Tian to me, I will naturally teach him with all my heart. If he doesn't satisfy me, I won't let him graduate."

Lin Jiu glanced at the Four-Eyed Taoist with an air of arrogance and said.

Upon hearing Uncle Nine's words, Master Four Eyes looked at him with some confusion and surprise.

Has Senior Brother changed his nature?

"Since you've gotten up, then stand aside and be a witness. Xiao Tian, ​​come with me to pay respects to the ancestor."

Uncle Nine changed the subject and spoke to Master Four Eyes.

Li Haotian's becoming his disciple was approved by the elders on the mountain, so there was no need for a ceremony. However, he should still inform the patriarch.