Immortal Martial Arts: Marry a Wife and Live a Long Life

Chapter 50: Paying Respects to the Master

"This kid."

A smile appeared on Gong Sunyun's face.

It was fortunate that Tianxuan Mountain had gained a talented disciple, but unfortunately, the timing of his appearance was not right. If it had been a hundred years earlier, Tianxuan Mountain might have seen the birth of a second grandmaster.

The situation was now unpredictable, and there wasn't much time for a genius to grow.

After the internal meeting ended, many disciples dispersed. Han Li originally intended to return to Lingjun City, as he had already achieved his goal of coming to Tianxuan Mountain. However, Qiu Shuilin suddenly appeared and said that the Sect Master wanted to see him.

Feeling the profound smile on Qiu Shuilin's face, Han Li's scalp tingled, and he wondered why the Sect Master suddenly summoned him.

Since joining Tianxuan Mountain, he had only seen the Sect Master a few times from a distance. Now he was being summoned alone, which meant that there must be a reason for it. He must have discovered something.

Han Li quickly calmed down and realized that there was nothing to worry about. Besides concealing his cultivation level, he hadn't done anything to offend Tianxuan Mountain.

Qiu Shuilin had been secretly observing Han Li with his spiritual sense and nodded in approval at Han Li's performance. However, he felt a bit regretful.

When he returned to the sect, he had the intention of accepting Han Li as his disciple, but he wanted to observe him first. He didn't expect Han Li to hide his true strength so well that even his senior brother, the Sect Master, snatched him away.

Han Li intentionally concealed his cultivation level, and even this late-stage Soul Refining Realm cultivator didn't notice anything unusual. If it weren't for his senior brother telling him, he would have thought that Han Li was only at the fifth level of the Sea Opening Realm.

Peak Vital Spirit Realm! Among all the disciples of Tianxuan Mountain, this cultivation level was enough to rank first.

Qiu Shuilin had read Han Li's information. He had an eighth-grade aptitude, failed to break through to the Sea Opening Realm when he left the mountain, and only broke through when he was close to his lifespan limit.

If the information was true, then Han Li had advanced from the first level of the Sea Opening Realm to the peak of the Vital Spirit Realm in less than twenty years. This cultivation speed was truly astonishing.

Qiu Shuilin didn't have any greed, but he regretted not being able to accept a good disciple. Han Li was already at the peak of the Vital Spirit Realm and could ascend to the Soul Refining Realm at any time. He had the potential to become an Empty Void Grandmaster in the future, so it would be the best choice to become a disciple of the Sect Master's senior brother.

After sending Han Li to the Xuantian Hall, Qiu Shuilin left and went to the main hall of the inner courtyard. He felt that he needed to enlighten Jiang Cheng.

If he allowed Jiang Cheng to remain desolate for decades, he would never see through the tribulations of love. If things continued like this, he would have little hope of advancing to the Soul Refining Realm.

In the Xuantian Hall.

When Han Li entered, he saw a figure standing at the deepest part of the hall. The figure was wearing a purple jade robe, standing tall and dignified with hands behind his back, facing away from him.

"Pay respects to the Sect Master," Han Li said, cupping his hands and intentionally showing a mix of fear, surprise, excitement, and confusion on his face.

"You may rise," came Gong Sunyun's indifferent voice. Han Li's heart skipped a beat. What did the Sect Master mean by this?

At this moment, Gong Sunyun turned around and looked at Han Li with a smile that seemed to hold deeper meaning. He said, "Are you still pretending in front of me?"

Indeed, he had been seen through by this sixth senior brother.

Han Li inwardly sighed. He didn't know where he had revealed a flaw that caught the Sect Master's attention.

He had a secret method to conceal his cultivation level. With his peak Vital Spirit Realm cultivation, it was almost impossible for a Soul Refining Realm cultivator to see through it. Only an early-stage Empty Void Realm cultivator or above could see through it with a careful examination.

"The Sect Master has keen eyes," Han Li said, giving up the pretense and smiling.

The Sect Master's behavior didn't seem like he was going to do anything to him, which put Han Li's mind at ease.

Gong Sunyun was very satisfied with Han Li's performance and said, "You actually disguised yourself quite well. You almost fooled me too."

After discovering Han Li, Gong Sunyun checked the records about Han Li within the sect.

The last time Han Li returned to Tianxuan Mountain, he had just broken through to the Sea Opening Realm. Gong Sunyun's spiritual sense had also swept over Han Li, but he didn't pay much attention at that time. Even though Han Li had concealed his cultivation, he was still at the Sea Opening Realm.

However, this time when Han Li returned to the mountain, he had suddenly reached the peak of the Vital Spirit Realm, which was very eye-catching. With Gong Sunyun's cultivation at the late stage of the Empty Void Realm, he could easily see through it. Such cultivation made Gong Sunyun very concerned.

Even if the hidden power of Tianxuan Mountain was taken into account, reaching the peak of the Vital Spirit Realm could still rank in the top ten.

Looking at Gong Sunyun's expression, which was full of smiles, Han Li knew that he was lying. Just a little bit? More like just a hair's breadth!

"I wonder why the Sect Master has summoned me?"

Han Li went straight to the point, inwardly vigilant. Although the Sect Master seemed easy to talk to, who knew if it was a disguise?

He didn't know much about the Sect Master of Tianxuan Mountain. The outside world said that the Sect Master of Tianxuan Mountain was a handsome man with a jade-like face, righteous in character, fair in handling matters, and had a good reputation. But knowing someone's appearance doesn't mean knowing their heart, so it was better to be cautious.

He had many secrets on him. If the Sect Master was different from what the outside world said, knowing any one of them could lead to an attack on him. He had to be on guard.

In a short period of time, Han Li had already made a plan. If the situation was not right, he would immediately activate the Life-Preserving Furnace to withstand the Sect Master's attack, then take advantage of the situation to fly out and immediately take a hostage to save his life.

Gong Sunyun had been observing Han Li, taking note of all his reactions. He smiled, not taking it seriously. He really didn't have any ill intentions towards Han Li.

Regardless of what opportunities Han Li had obtained or what secrets he had, they were all his own. If Han Li didn't say anything, he wouldn't force him to.

Although Han Li had concealed his cultivation, he hadn't done anything harmful to Tianxuan Mountain. On the contrary, he rarely came back.

Gong Sunyun could tell that Han Li seemed unwilling to stay in the sect. If it weren't for the summoning of all the inner disciples and core disciples to return this time, Han Li would probably continue to stay in that small place called Lingjun City.

"I called you here because I want to take you as my disciple. I wonder if you're willing?"

Gong Sunyun looked at Han Li with eager eyes, hoping that Han Li would agree.

Under his guidance, Han Li had the hope of advancing to the Empty Void Realm within fifty years. This way, Tianxuan Mountain would have another pillar in the future.

If Han Li didn't want to, he wouldn't force him. He would just let Han Li go. After all, even an Empty Void Grandmaster wouldn't be of much use in this stormy situation.

Upon hearing this, Han Li fell silent and didn't immediately answer. Gong Sunyun didn't urge him, giving him time to make a decision.

To be honest, as a representative figure who could roll over everyone by lying flat, Tianxuan Mountain didn't offer much help to Han Li. Even if the golden finger was activated by crossing over, he might not necessarily join the sect.

But for now, the situation was unpredictable, and his cultivation was still not high. The protection of an Empty Void Grandmaster would still be useful.

After thinking for a while, Han Li spoke, "If I become your disciple, will the sect or the Sect Master force me to do anything?"

If he was forced to do something, such as being required to stay in the sect, focus solely on cultivation, not indulge in worldly pleasures, or give up opportunities and engage in struggles, Han Li would never agree.

"Everything will be voluntary," Gong Sunyun shook his head.

He could see very clearly that it was impossible to forcefully bind someone like Han Li. The best way was to bestow favors and invest in him in advance.

"Disciple pays respects to Master."

Without any hesitation, Han Li once again paid his respects, his tone becoming respectful.

This was the first time he had taken a master in his life, and it might also be the last.

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