A passerby in a horror movie

Breakfast was finished amidst everyone's worries.

During the meal, Li Haotian noticed that Ren Tingting kept glancing at him, her gaze somewhat hesitant and unspoken.

So after finishing his meal, he went to Ren Tingting in person and asked her:

"Miss Ren, I noticed you've been looking at me the whole time. Is there something you'd like me to help you with?"

Li Haotian has a straightforward personality, and seeing Ren Tingting's conflicted look, he was getting anxious.

Just say what you want to say; there's no need to hide anything.

"Oh, oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Li, I just wanted to ask you a few questions."

Ren Tingting apologized, then spoke softly, her attitude a stark contrast to before.

After experiencing her grandfather turning into a zombie and witnessing Li Haotian's abilities, Ren Tingting's impression of Li Haotian completely changed.

He was angry before because Li Haotian treated him badly.

Now, however, he is very curious about Li Haotian.

"Young Master Li, I'd like to ask you, since you studied abroad and should have received a Western education, why did you decide to become a monk and study Taoism?"

Ren Tingting looked at Li Haotian and asked in confusion.

“Who says that you can’t study Taoism after returning from studying abroad? There’s no conflict. I’ve been very interested in traditional Chinese culture since I was a child. If I hadn’t had the time before, I would have already become a disciple to study Taoism.”

Li Haotian shook his head and said slowly,

"Young Master Li, how did you become an apprentice? Are there any conditions or requirements for becoming an apprentice and learning the Dao? Also... can a woman become an apprentice?"

Upon hearing Li Haotian's answer, Ren Tingting paused for a moment, then leaned closer and asked in a low voice.

"Oh? Could it be that Miss Ren is also interested in studying Taoism?"

Upon hearing Ren Tingting's words, Li Haotian raised an eyebrow and said with some surprise.

Judging from what the other person said, they want to learn from him.

"Yes, ever since we saw Grandpa turn into a zombie the night before last, Dad and I have been terrified. If it weren't for you and Uncle Jiu, we might be dead already."

Moreover, I also learned from Uncle Jiu that the reason why Grandpa became like that was probably because of the feng shui master back then.

Our Ren family's business is getting worse and worse. Although we are still relatively wealthy, we are powerless to protect ourselves in this situation.

Therefore, I also wish to become a disciple and learn the Dao, just like you, Young Master Li. I don't seek to become an immortal or a Buddha; I only wish to have the ability to protect myself.

Ren Tingting nodded and said to Li Haotian with her head down.

She had always received a modern education, and if this blow hadn't been so devastating, she wouldn't have had the idea of ​​studying Taoism.

Moreover, it was Li Haotian who gave him the inspiration.

Since Li Haotian, who returned from studying abroad, can learn Taoism, then she should be able to as well.

However, Ren Tingting considered that since she was a woman, it would definitely not be so simple for her to become an apprentice like a man.

Moreover, she hasn't told her father yet and is a bit undecided, so she wants to ask Li Haotian.

"Of course women can learn Taoism from masters. Not to mention anything else, our Shangqing Maoshan School's founder, Master Wei Huacun, was a female Taoist."

There have been many goddesses and immortals in the history of Taoism, and Taoism is the sect that attaches the most importance to gender equality.

Both male and female practitioners can wear hats, so female practitioners are also called "female hat bearers." They are equal in status and title, and there is no discrimination against women.

Miss Ren, if you want to learn Taoism, there is absolutely no problem. However, learning Taoism requires fate and aptitude. Without certain aptitude, it is difficult to achieve anything.

Moreover, learning the Tao requires enduring hardship, not the kind of forced hardship, but rather year-round meditation and cultivation, along with various strict rules and regulations. As a girl, you might not be able to withstand that.

Li Haotian shook his head slightly and explained to Ren Tingting.

He spoke the truth, neither encouraging nor rejecting.

Ren Tingting is afraid of zombies, so she suddenly decides to become an apprentice to learn Taoism, but she doesn't know if she can stick with it.

If he's the type to only work sporadically, Li Haotian wouldn't recommend him becoming an apprentice.

Because doing so would only waste time, it would be better to stay and live a comfortable life, guarding the Ren family's assets.

After hearing Li Haotian's words, Ren Tingting fell silent and did not say anything more.

"Thank you, Young Master Li, I understand."

After thanking her, Ren Tingting turned and left.

After breakfast, Master Ren and the others went back to catch up on their sleep.

Li Haotian learned magic and talisman drawing from Uncle Nine, and in the afternoon he learned some martial arts.

Uncle Nine's kung fu is also very strong; he can easily deal with zombies like Old Master Ren. Li Tian naturally needs to learn from him.

The day passed just like that, and soon it was evening.

“I don’t think Old Master Ren will let this go. If he doesn’t come today, he will definitely come in the next few days. We can’t let our guard down every night. Everyone should take turns keeping watch so that we don’t all stay up all night.”

Uncle Nine gave instructions to everyone in the main hall.

Then, arrangements were made for the night watchmen. Since Master Ren was old, he was not assigned to keep watch.

The people on night watch were Wen Cai, Qiu Sheng, Li Haotian, and the security team led by Awei. Ren Tingting also voluntarily joined them on night watch.

Soon it was Hai Shi (9-11 PM), and it was still quiet outside, with no movement.

Meanwhile, inside a dilapidated thatched hut, feng shui master Wang Tiezhu was standing in front of a terrifying zombie.

"Cough cough cough, damn Lin Jiu, damn Maoshan, you have ruined my plans time and time again. I will definitely turn you all into nourishment for zombies."

Wang Tiezhu coughed a few times, and then opened the Nine Yin Powder, pouring it all over the zombie, which was none other than the escaped Ren Weiyong.

Nourished by the Nine Yin Powder, Ren Weiyong's body grew some hair again, but this hair was different from the previous one. It was like steel needles, radiating a chilling aura.

Because of Li Haotian's interference, Ren Weiyong did not kill Ren Fa or absorb his blood to complete his evolution during this period.

Therefore, Wang Tiezhu had no choice but to summon Ren Weiyong back and use the Nine Yin Powder to completely evolve him into a purple zombie. After using the entire bottle of Nine Yin Powder along with a lot of funerary objects, Ren Weiyong even began to show some characteristics of a hairy zombie.

"Wait two more days, and the Nine Yin Powder will be completely absorbed. Then it will be your death day, hehehe."

Wang Tiezhu urged his magic to help the zombie absorb yin energy while he chuckled sinisterly.

His actions were also observed by the female ghost Dong Xiaoyu in the distance.

After Dong Xiaoyu was captured by Li Haotian and made a vow, she began searching for traces of the zombie that very night.

However, after searching for a long time without finding it, he learned from some little devils that there was a particularly terrifying old man in the west, and only then did Dong Xiaoyu discover the zombie.

There were many evil artifacts next to Wang Tiezhu's thatched hut, and there was also a particularly ferocious zombie inside. Even a female ghost like Dong Xiaoyu dared not get too close.

However, she could also see traces of zombies in the distance through the window.

So Dong Xiaoyu rushed to the mortuary, wanting to tell Qiu Sheng and Li Haotian the news.

In this way, she could be said to have fulfilled her vow.