"So you didn't stop me?"
Bai Xiaoqing looked at the bearded man. "You wanted me to be deceived, so that you could forge my state of mind?"
"Miss is indeed sharp as ice and wise as jade!"
The bearded man nodded. "That was my intention. After all, the world is unpredictable. The sooner one sees through human nature, the more meticulous one's thoughts can become."
"But I still firmly believe he won't deceive me!"
Bai Xiaoqing stated directly, "Bearded man, if you don't believe me, we'll just have to wait and see!"
The bearded man remained silent. He felt Bai Xiaoqing was too young and couldn't see through many things, but he, having experienced more, knew better.
After receiving the silver, Lu Fan set off for Shili Slope. It was ironic that while he was fabulously wealthy on Earth, he had to borrow ten taels of silver in the Spirit Realm.
On the slope of Shili Slope, the old beggar drank his wine, his expression full of sorrow, appearing quite intoxicated.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at Shili Slope and, upon seeing the old beggar's figure, his face lit up with joy. "I've obtained ten taels of silver, can I now become your disciple?"
"It seems you are sincere, young man!"
The beggar nodded slightly. "Put down the silver, kowtow to me three times, and from now on, the three thousand Great Daos will be yours to roam, and the myriad worlds will bow to you!"
"Is it that exaggerated?"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "Old man, aren't you tricking me? Although you do have some skills, isn't this a bit much?"
"Look at what you're saying. I don't look like someone who deceives people!"
The old beggar said solemnly, "After all, countless powerful beings have wanted to become my disciple, but I haven't taken them. It's said you are my closed-door disciple, which is a form of destiny!"
Lu Fan said no more and immediately knelt and kowtowed. He didn't know if the old beggar's words were true or false, but he could see from the strength the old beggar had displayed that he was no ordinary person.
Seeing Lu Fan kneel, the old beggar looked pleased. "Since you are so sincere, I will accept you as my disciple. Tell me, what do you wish to learn!"
"Old man, your footwork just now was excellent!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly. "Can you teach it to me? That way, I'll have an additional companion skill in the future."
"Your eyes are indeed sharp, young man!"
The old man smiled. "This is my secret art, an ancient secret technique that allows one to shrink the ground into an inch. If you truly grasp it, no one in this Spirit Realm will be able to capture you!"
"This is exactly the technique I want!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "I just wonder if you will teach it to me wholeheartedly, as I am quite eager."
"Why have your words changed now?"
The old man smiled slightly. "Shouldn't you be calling me Master?"
"Yes, Master, Master!"
Lu Fan nodded. The old beggar's methods were extraordinary, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
The old beggar nodded slightly. Lu Fan's obedience pleased him greatly.
"Since you wish to learn, I shall impart it to you!"
The old beggar cast a spell, which entered Lu Fan's mind and then gradually disappeared. Lu Fan, however, could comprehend the profoundness of the spell.
"Thank you, Master, for your teachings!"
Lu Fan smiled. The spell manifested in his mind, allowing him to comprehend much instantly, and he immediately put it into practice.
Seeing Lu Fan's peculiar movements, the old beggar was very pleased. "Old man, I truly didn't misjudge you. You are no ordinary person, to comprehend it so quickly!"
"It's all thanks to Master's good teaching!"
Lu Fan said quickly, "When I have money, I will definitely treat you to roast chicken!"
"Bah!"
The old beggar rolled his eyes. "Are you underestimating me too much! Do I look like someone who lacks roast chicken? Besides, this is an ancient secret art. Forget a roast chicken; even a major sect would have to kneel and beg to obtain something like this!"
"You are right, you are right!"
Lu Fan nodded solemnly, his expression becoming even more serious. Having received the supreme inheritance, he was quite happy. With this supreme secret art, even if he were pursued in the future, he could easily resolve it.
"Your Master needs to travel the world. You should temper yourself slowly!"
The old beggar yawned. "I have not only imparted the ancient secret art to you but also a cultivation technique. If you cultivate according to it, with your talent, you will soon gain fame in the Spirit Realm!"
"Master, you are so powerful, can you help me with something?"
Lu Fan said earnestly, "If it is successful, I will surely serve you like a bull or a horse to repay your kindness!"
"I think it's best not to,"
The old beggar waved his hand. "Do you want me to save that girl?"
Lu Fan trembled slightly and looked towards the Tai Xu Sword. He hadn't expected the old beggar to see through it at a glance.
"As long as I can help Xiao Ke recast her golden body, I am willing to do anything!"
Lu Fan spoke again, looking at the old beggar.
"You speak rather interestingly, young man. Do you think you can do whatever you wish?"
The old beggar slowly stood up. "Recasting a golden body is no small matter, and you still have many tribulations to endure. If you want her to be saved, then increase your own strength!"
After the old beggar finished speaking, he left Shili Slope. Lu Fan wanted to say more, but he couldn't see the old beggar anymore, which made him somewhat dejected.
"Xiao Fan, you don't need to be too sad!"
Lin Ke quickly said, "Actually, I'm quite alright inside the Tai Xu Sword, especially with your company!"
"I know!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "It's my own lack of ability that has caused you to suffer."
"Brother Xiao Fan, please don't say that!"
Lin Ke said awkwardly, "If you say that, I will truly get angry!"
"I was just speaking casually!"
Lu Fan quickly smiled. "But don't worry, I will definitely recast your golden body for you, and I will never go back on my word!"
"Mmm, I believe in Brother Xiao Fan!" Lin Ke nodded.
Meanwhile, in the Zhao family courtyard in Qingshui Town, Zhao Dahai looked at Zhao Dalei's corpse, filled with rage. "Who did this? How dare they attack my brother!"
"Second Young Master, we don't know who did it!"
The Zhao family members said quickly, looking helpless.
"Dahai, this method seems to be that of a Spirit Practitioner..."
A woman spoke. "Could it be that your Zhao family has offended some important figure? Otherwise, why would you attract a Spirit Practitioner?"
"Senior Sister Bai Yu, this matter probably requires the sect to intervene!"
Zhao Dahai said, "My brother cannot die in vain!"
"In Qingshui Town, there aren't many Spirit Practitioners who can reach six stars or above. The priority now is to find out who is responsible!" Bai Yu stated directly.
"Second Young Master, the Eldest Young Master went to Niutian Village a few days ago and returned empty-handed!"
Steward Zhao said, "Could it be the immortal in Niutian Village!"
"Niutian Village?"