Chapter 513: Imparting Knowledge

Chapter 513: Imparting Knowledge

Chapter 513: Imparting Knowledge

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"Master, oh no... Patriarch, it's wonderful that you're alright." Sun Wukong wiped away tears. Although he hadn't learned much during this period, the Moon Shadow Sect had provided him with ample resources without any prejudice despite him being a demon.

Moreover, his senior brothers and sisters in the Moon Shadow Sect had treated him well.

So when he heard that the Patriarch had to forcibly undergo tribulation to drive away the demon race, he felt suffocating despair.

Now seeing Chen Huaian return, he was the happiest.

How wonderful...

The Patriarch was safe, and he could continue studying at the Moon Shadow Sect.

Chen Huaian looked at the little monkey wearing the Moon Shadow Sect uniform - the ill-fitting clothes gave him a rather comical appearance.

Exchanging a glance with Li Qingran, Chen Huaian signaled her to wait. He approached Sun Wukong with a smile: "Wukong, what have you gained during your time at our Moon Shadow Sect?"

Sun Wukong scratched his head: "Reporting to the Patriarch, this disciple originally thought cultivation just meant finding a technique to practice. At first when you told me to cultivate my mind, I didn't take it seriously. But after this period, I've truly experienced the benefits of mental cultivation.

By nature I'm restless - it used to take me at least half an hour to enter meditation. But since following the morning mental cultivation sessions, I can now enter meditation in less than half an incense stick's time."

Half an incense stick's time for meditation wasn't impressive by Moon Shadow Sect standards.

Most disciples could enter meditation within a hundred breaths.

Prodigies like Xu An and Yue Qianchi could do it within ten breaths.

Li Qingran didn't even need mentioning - she could enter meditation instantly whenever she wished.

But for the little monkey, this was significant progress.

Chen Huaian had initially estimated it would take the monkey at least a week to meet cultivation standards, but now that he could enter meditation quickly, he was ready for internal energy cultivation.

The question was - what internal energy technique to teach Sun Wukong?

He didn't have the Great Heavenly Immortal Art...

After some thought, Chen Huaian took out the Heavenly Demon Art stele.

"I originally planned to teach you techniques later, but seeing your comprehension is good, I'll impart this knowledge early."

Sun Wukong's eyes lit up at the sight of the demonic stele.

Though the inscription faced away, he could already sense the formidable power radiating from it. Without needing explanation, this was clearly an extraordinary technique.

What pleased him even more - the Patriarch was finally willing to teach him!

Seeing the Patriarch initially refuse to take him as disciple, he thought he'd lost the chance to learn from him. What an unexpected turn!

"As a demon, human cultivation methods might not suit you," Chen Huaian said, turning the stele to show its contents.

"But among human techniques, there's a body cultivation method similar to demon cultivation. You can use this divine technique as foundation. Later, if interested, you can learn an internal energy method!"

Why bother with the Great Heavenly Immortal Art?

As Chen Huaian produced the Heavenly Demon Art, he realized:

Sun Wukong was a demon - demons should embrace their wild nature.

He wasn't afraid of Sun Wukong causing trouble. As long as no innocents were harmed, he could handle the consequences. Besides, this monkey wasn't truly evil - the modified Heavenly Demon Art suited him perfectly.

Moreover, practicing the Heavenly Demon Art would make him a devoted follower.

This also ensured safety - if Sun Wukong became unruly, intervention would be easier.

Sun Wukong studied the stele intently.

The more he read, the more astonished and excited he became.

This technique was absolutely peerless - a sacred method leading to immortality!

And perfectly suited for him.

Cultivating the Heavenly Demon Art required enduring hardship - immense hardship.

But hardship was the last thing he feared.

His only fear had been insufficient talent.

Among monkeys he'd considered himself exceptional, but after joining Moon Shadow Sect and seeing prodigies like Xu An and Duan Feng, he understood what "beyond the mountains are higher mountains" meant.

"Well?" Chen Huaian smiled. "Does this technique please you?"

He'd considered imitating Patriarch Subodhi's methods, like tapping the monkey's head three times.

But he wasn't Patriarch Subodhi, and this wasn't that Sun Wukong.

Sharing a name was enough - this was an independent life, needing no replacement.

"This disciple loves this technique!" The little monkey kowtowed repeatedly, moved to tears. "Thank you, Master! Thank you, Patriarch! This disciple will cultivate diligently, never bringing shame to Moon Shadow Sect or our Patriarch!"

Chen Huaian patted the monkey's head. "Forget about shame - if bullied outside, just use my name!"

The monkey looked up, stunned, eyes shining, then kowtowed deeply: "Yes!"

"Go cultivate now."

Having said his piece, Chen Huaian shooed him away.

The monkey scrambled up, scratching his ears and cheeks, grinning: "Then this disciple won't disturb Master and Mistress anymore..."

Li Qingran's pretty face instantly flushed red.

Chen Huaian coughed: "You little monkey, what nonsense!"

"Master," the monkey retreated while grinning, "This disciple is a demon - our noses are sharp! I can smell it - spring has come, the season of courtship!"

Chen Huaian's mouth twitched: "Get lost already!"

"Aye! Right away! Hehe!"

As the monkey scampered off, only Chen Huaian and Li Qingran remained at the sect entrance.

Having been exposed by the monkey, Li Qingran stood blushing, somewhat flustered.

"Tsk tsk~" Chen Huaian regarded her with amusement. "Qingran, you hugged me before all those disciples earlier - weren't you afraid they'd suspect something?"

Li Qingran had already realized this. At his teasing, even her earlobes turned pink.

She lowered her head hurriedly, long lashes fluttering: "This disciple... was just too worried, didn't think properly..."

"Oh?" Chen Huaian deliberately leaned closer, gazing at her increasingly charming blush. "A dignified sect master acting so improperly before disciples - what would people say?"

"Master!" She lightly punched him, not daring to meet his eyes, voice tinged with coquetry. "It was because I worried for you! Besides, they'd only think it normal disciple concern for master - who'd imagine otherwise?"

Chen Huaian caressed her cheek: "Pity. If you weren't blushing so hard, they might not suspect. But now you're red as an apple - even the dullest disciple would wonder."

"I-I'm not..." She covered her face and neck in panic, only to feel burning heat.

So hot - she could vividly imagine how she must have looked clinging to her master earlier.

Oh no!

Her lips quivered mournfully.

Now the whole sect would know her and master's secret!

Looking up to ask what to do, she found him watching her with amused detachment.

"Master! You-You're just enjoying my embarrassment!" she protested angrily, morning light accentuating her lovely flush.

Suddenly rising on tiptoes before he could react, she lightly kissed his throat.

Then quickly retreated three paces, observing with sparkling laughter: "Hehe, now master's face is red too!"

Chen Huaian touched the kissed spot, chuckling: "Hey! Little girl learning to counterattack?"

The neck was a sensitive area - such surprise attacks really did make him flush.

Hands on slender waist, Li Qingran tilted her chin smugly: "I learned from the best."

Without waiting for response, she turned and ran toward the sect, voice trailing back: "Master should rest early! This disciple returns to her room!"

This wasn't farewell - it was invitation!

Chen Huaian immediately gave chase.

"Don't run!"

"If I don't leave marks on your neck today, I'll write my name backwards!"

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