Chapter 35: Don't Come Here Unless It's Necessary
Let Su Zhan… take you as his disciple?
Qin Jincheng was dumbfounded. After a while, he regained his composure and hesitantly said, "Master Ouyang, are you deliberately joking with us?"
"Who's joking with you!" Ouyang Mu said irritably, "If you can't make a decision, just tell me where Su Zhan is, and I'll personally go find him!"
Seeing Ouyang Mu's angry appearance, most of the elders began to believe him.
However, no matter how hard they thought about it, they couldn't figure it out. How could a top-notch master of artifact refining be thinking of becoming Su Zhan's disciple? Isn't this nonsense?
Chen Changfeng opened his mouth but didn't say a word.
Should they really let Master Ouyang become Su Zhan's master? Or should they refuse the current angry request from Master Ouyang? Neither option seemed quite suitable, so he decided to remain silent.
Anyway, he's not the Sect Master. Chen Changfeng secretly thought to himself.
At this moment, Qin Jincheng finally became serious. "Master Ouyang, if Su Zhan does have talent, it's fine for you to take him as your disciple. But for him to take you as his disciple, it's better not to say such things. If word gets out, won't it tarnish your reputation?"
"What a load of nonsense!"
Ouyang Mu's expression turned nostalgic. "Su Zhan doesn't just have a bit of talent; his talent is extremely high. Moreover, his achievements in the path of artifact refining are not inferior to mine! But I have already lived for over two hundred years, and he is still so young!"
"If he focuses on the path of artifact refining, he will likely become the top-tier Artifact Master in the entire Eastern Territory in the future! To be able to worship under the guidance of a Master, that is the blessing I have gained in my life!"
Qin Jincheng and Chen Changfeng exchanged a glance and saw the astonishment in each other's eyes.
According to Master Ouyang, Su Zhan's talent in artifact refining is not inferior to his monstrous talent in martial arts?
Godly physique, extraordinary comprehension, great fortune, and now an incredibly strong talent in artifact refining…
How many ancestral masters of the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect must have appeared together to bring them such an abnormal and monstrous disciple like Su Zhan?
Having confirmed that Ouyang Mu wasn't here to cause trouble, Qin Jincheng was in a good mood and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Chen, since that's the case, take Master Ouyang to meet Su Zhan!"
"Yes, Sect Master!" Chen Changfeng left with Ouyang Mu.
"Sect Master, is what Master Ouyang said true?"
"How is that possible? Su Zhan's talent in artifact refining is actually this terrifying?"
"Could it be that Master Ouyang made a mistake?"
"The mental strength of an Artifact Master is incredibly strong. Doesn't this imply that Su Zhan's talent in mental cultivation is also very high?"
As soon as Ouyang Mu left, the elders couldn't help but ask Qin Jincheng.
Qin Jincheng shook his head and glanced at the still somewhat incredulous elders. He smiled and said, "Everyone, let's not try to gauge Su Zhan, this monstrous genius, based on our own standards!"
For someone who can casually pick up fragments of stars when they go out, having an extremely high talent in artifact refining doesn't seem so surprising… Qin Jincheng silently thought to himself.
…
Above White Cloud Peak.
Chen Changfeng opened the formation barrier and landed on White Cloud Peak together with Ouyang Mu. As the two entered from above the formation, the entire formation barrier trembled, naturally attracting the attention of many true disciples.
"That's Elder Chen, but who is the other person?"
"That's Master Ouyang from Little Bamboo Peak! I once went to Little Bamboo Peak to beg Master Ouyang to teach me the art of artifact refining, but he kicked me out with one foot. I will never mistake him!"
"Master Ouyang! Is he the renowned Artifact Master who even Fish Dragon Realm experts have to show respect to?"
"Within our entire Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect, only Senior Brother Qi Yang has received some recognition from Master Ouyang! Could it be that this time he has come for Senior Brother Qi Yang?"
"Most likely, it seems that Senior Brother Qi Yang's limelight will surpass previous times!"
The true disciples were moved, rushing from various places, their gazes fixed on Ouyang Mu and Chen Changfeng in the distance. As they watched, doubts arose in their hearts. The direction Master Ouyang is heading is wrong.
Qi Yang's cave is not over there at all!
"The 17th cave… This path leads to the Peak Seventeen!"
"Master Ouyang is actually going to find Junior Brother Su in Peak Seventeen!"
"Master Ouyang could easily fly over, but he chose to walk… Could it be that Junior Brother Su is really that important to Master Ouyang? Is he showing sincerity in this manner?"
Voices of surprise and suspicion echoed.
Inside the cave.
Sensing the arrival of powerful individuals, Su Zhan opened the door.
Glancing at Chen Changfeng and Ouyang Mu, he asked in astonishment, "Elder Chen, Master Ouyang, do you have something to discuss with me?"
Chen Changfeng looked at Ouyang Mu and said to Su Zhan, "Su Zhan, Master Ouyang says that you have exceptional talent in the path of artifact refining and wants to take you as his disciple!"
"Take me as his disciple?" Su Zhan was stunned, then immediately shook his head.
Setting aside the fact that he didn't want to waste too much time in the path of artifact refining, even if he really wanted to learn it, the only things Ouyang Mu could teach him would be some obscure material knowledge and years of experience… And with the terrifying effect of the Refining Halo, he would probably be able to learn them in a matter of days.
In that case, why bother becoming a disciple?
Seeing Su Zhan's refusal, Ouyang Mu hurriedly said, "Then how about you take me as your disciple? I will learn diligently!"
Su Zhan: "…Master Ouyang is joking. Let's forget about the matter of taking disciples. If I have free time in the future, I will visit Little Bamboo Peak to exchange insights on artifact refining with Master Ouyang."
"Is it really not possible?"
"It isn't," Su Zhan shook his head resolutely.
Take you as my disciple? What a joke! When others take disciples, it's the disciples serving the master. But you, being so old, you want me, as your master, to serve you? Am I stupid or what!
Su Zhan silently cursed.
Seeing Su Zhan's firm attitude, Ouyang Mu had no choice but to give up. Next, the two of them began discussing matters related to artifact refining.
They talked for several hours until Su Zhan couldn't bear it any longer, as Ouyang Mu kept lingering even after dozens of subtle suggestions, and he directly told him to leave so that he could cultivate.
Reluctantly, Ouyang Mu stood up and left.
Chen Changfeng, who had been listening on the side, fell asleep. Su Zhan tapped him twice before he drowsily accompanied Ouyang Mu to leave.
"Young friend Su, although your understanding of artifact refining knowledge may not be extensive, your insights into artifact refining truly amazed me!"
At the door, Ouyang Mu sighed, "Talented artifact refiners like you, young friend Su, should give up martial arts and focus on artifact refining. In the future, you will surely become a Master Refiner!"
Give up martial arts?
Chen Changfeng reminded from the side, "Master Ouyang, Su Zhan, he has a Divine physique."
Divine physique!
Ouyang Mu's eyes widened. Obviously, he hadn't expected Su Zhan's martial arts talent to be even more terrifying than his artifact refining talent.
After a moment of daze, Ouyang Mu awkwardly said, "I take back what I said. I will frequently come to discuss the path of artifact refining with young friend Su in my free time. I bid farewell for now."
"Alright." Su Zhan nodded. But when Master Ouyang walked about dozens of meters away from the door, Su Zhan felt something was off and quickly shouted, "Master Ouyang, please don't come here anymore unless it's necessary. When I have free time, I will visit Little Bamboo Peak!"
His voice echoed out.
Those who had been waiting outside, hoping to establish some connection with Master Ouyang during this opportunity, as well as Qi Yang, who had just rushed over to apologize and salvage their relationship with Master Ouyang, were all dumbfounded in an instant.