bullyxtreme Chapter 29 Taking on Apprentices
Chapter 29 Taking on Apprentices
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Taking on Apprentices
After some thought, Cheng Ruyi decided to start by looking among the people around her. She thought of her good friend Xiaohua, a very kind and intelligent girl who, according to the system's assessment, had great talent for cultivation.
"Xiao Hua, would you like to become my apprentice?" Cheng Ruyi asked with a smile as she found Xiao Hua. (?＞?＜)☆
Xiaohua stared wide-eyed, unable to believe her ears.
"Ruyi, you're not joking, are you?" Xiaohua asked in surprise.
"Of course I'm not joking!" Cheng Ruyi said seriously. "I think you have great potential and excellent character. If you're willing to become my apprentice, I will definitely do everything I can to help you." (*^w^*)
Xiaohua was deeply moved upon hearing this. But then, as if remembering something, she replied...
"Ruyi, thank you for your trust. The path of cultivation isn't easy! I...I...want to think about it some more." Xiaohua stammered awkwardly, her face flushed. (ー_ー)!!
Judging from this, Cheng Ruyi was clearly unwilling! It seemed that without using some of her best skills, it wouldn't be easy to accept this disciple! Cheng Ruyi decided to use the brainwashing techniques from her past life and the modern world to unleash her persuasive magic!
"If I fail on my first attempt at accepting a disciple, how can I test the miraculous skill that the system claims—that accepting disciples and followers will return ten thousand times my cultivation level?! Everything is difficult at the beginning! But I'm not afraid of difficulties; there's always a solution! I refuse to believe it! I, a model young woman from the future, possess knowledge, ideas, and emotional intelligence that are tens of thousands of years ahead of my time! Can't I handle this little baby in front of me?! When difficulties arise, the first thing is not to back down! The courage to face them is crucial, but the most important thing is the ability to solve the root of the problem! If you can't solve it, it's because you haven't given enough! Today, I refuse to believe this evil; I'm determined to make you my first disciple, Cheng Ruyi's first eldest disciple!"
(ノ=Д=)ノ┻━┻……
Her ideal partner was her best friend, Xiaohua.
Princess Cheng Ruyi's eyes sparkled, and a sly smile played on her lips. (?w?) ...
"Little Flower, you must know that the path of cultivation is filled with endless opportunities and dangers," Princess Cheng Ruyi said slowly.
Xiao Hua asked curiously, "The path of cultivation? What is it like?" ⊙▽⊙
Princess Cheng Ruyi smiled slightly, then said, "Cultivators can control spiritual energy, cast wondrous spells, achieve immortality, and live a carefree life. And you, Xiaohua, possess exceptional talent for cultivation." (*^w^*)
Upon hearing this, Xiaohua's heart stirred slightly. Her doubts instantly lessened by a third!
Seeing this, Princess Cheng Ruyi pressed her advantage: "If you become my disciple, I will teach you my unique immortal techniques to help you reach the pinnacle of cultivation."
Xiaohua hesitated for a moment, then said, "However, am I really capable of doing this?" ⊙▽⊙
Princess Cheng Ruyi patted her chest and declared confidently, "Don't worry, with my unparalleled skills, divine elixirs, and my meticulous guidance, you will surely become the most outstanding cultivator!" (*^w^*)
Following that, Princess Cheng Ruyi spoke eloquently and fluently, explaining the various benefits of cultivating immortality.
"By becoming my disciple, you will possess endless spiritual resources, boundless spiritual power, and a revered immortal position..."
(ー_ー)!!……
Xiaohua listened with fervor, a determined glint in her eyes. Her doubts vanished instantly! Who doesn't dream of becoming an immortal? Everyone loves to become an immortal, but the path is fraught with peril; without sufficient cultivation resources, it's simply a pipe dream! But she had powerful backers! This was an opportunity not everyone had! She couldn't afford to miss it!
"Alright! Princess Cheng Ruyi, I am willing to become your disciple!" ψ(｀?′)ψ
She then knelt down decisively: "Master, please accept my bow!"
Princess Cheng Ruyi laughed heartily, saying triumphantly, "Haha, from now on, you will be my eldest disciple, Little Flower! Your master will bestow upon you rare elixirs and spiritual herbs to help you rapidly improve your cultivation." (=^▽^=)
In this way, Princess Cheng Ruyi, through her brainwashing methods and silver tongue, successfully gained her first disciple.
"That's wonderful!" Cheng Ruyi said. "From today onwards, you are my disciple. I will teach you well and help you become a powerful martial artist!"
Xiaohua nodded, indicating that she understood.
"Master, I will definitely cultivate diligently!" Xiaohua said firmly. ψ(｀?′)ψ
Cheng Ruyi smiled and helped Xiaohua up.
“Alright, let’s begin our cultivation!” Cheng Ruyi said.
Thus, Cheng Ruyi embarked on her cultivation journey with Xiaohua.
She gifted Xiaohua 10 bottles of Grade 3 Foundation Building Pills.
"Are you sure this is for me? Master, are you sure you're not mistaken? I've seen this before. My ancestor only had one bottle! It was incredibly precious to him. Once, my father begged on his knees to get one from our ancestor, and he gave him a severe scolding! He told him to go to the ancestral hall and reflect on his actions!" ⊙▽⊙
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ruyi laughed heartily: "I have plenty of these things, they're very common! Enough to fill you up! Just keep them without worry!"
After hearing this, Xiaohua no longer had any doubts!
Xiao Hua immediately took some Grade 3 Foundation Establishment Pills and successfully advanced to the peak of the third level of Qi Refining Realm!
"Master! This elixir is simply amazing! After taking it, I feel warm all over! It's like being in a warm, vast ocean! I feel my body has been purified, and I'm full of energy!"
As Xiaohua absorbed the pill, a layer of black and foul-smelling impurities gradually surfaced on the surface of her skin! Her entire body was covered in these black and foul-smelling impurities, with only her two eyes visible! For a time, her body reeked of an unbearable stench!
Princess Cheng Ruyi retreated three meters in disgust, fanning the surrounding stench with her chubby little hands: "Xiao Hua, you stink! Ugh~ You really stink me to death! Go wash up right now! This smells awful!"
→_→……
Completely disregarding her foul odor, Xiaohua excitedly exclaimed, "Master, I'm no longer a mortal! I've broken through! I've reached the third level of Qi Refining! And I'm at the Great Perfection of the third level of Qi Refining!"
Cheng Ruyi pinched her nose with her little hand and said with disgust, "I know! I know! I know you're at the third level of Qi Refining! You'd better go wash up right now! You stink!"
(T_T)/~~……
Xiao Hua finally snapped out of her shock. Looking at herself covered in black, smelly grime, she blushed, scratched her head sheepishly, and said, "It's all my fault, I was too excited! I didn't even notice I was covered in black and smelly filth! Please punish me, Master!" (?_?)
"Alright, alright! I'll let it slide this time since it's your first offense! I won't punish you! Now! Right now! Go wash yourself clean and come back to report!"
"Yes, sir! I'll go and wash her right away!"
As Xiaohua walked, she excitedly thought to herself, "I believe that soon, given time, I will be able to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining very quickly! This is simply amazing! That directly adds 30 years to my lifespan! It was worth knowing this master! As long as I continue to follow him, living to a hundred years old is no problem! Master gave me so many pills! Giving my dad a bottle should be fine, right? My dad won't have to kneel in the ancestral hall anymore! I remember my dad is only at the mid-stage of the fifth level of Qi Refining! I'm at the peak of the third level of Qi Refining in a single day! I bet my dad and ancestors will be shocked when they find out! Hahaha!" She thought to herself, both shocked and happy.
The results completely astonished Xiaohua! She was utterly convinced of Cheng Ruyi's abilities from beginning to end! Cheng Ruyi even taught her some cultivation methods and techniques.
Cheng Ruyi triggered the system's skill of returning ten thousand times her cultivation level, successfully gaining cultivation at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, as well as a large number of Grade 6 precious pills returned by the system! Cheng Ruyi exchanged them without hesitation and stored them in her system space! Looking at the large number of Grade 6 pills stored in her system space, Cheng Ruyi couldn't have been happier! This was pure bliss!
Hahaha (?w?)hiahiahia!
Then she glanced at the mountain of Grade-Three pills piled up in the corner of the system! A hint of disdain flashed in her eyes! What could she do? She had so many Grade-Six pills she couldn't possibly consume! With Grade-Six pills, who needed Grade-Three?
Hahaha (?w?)hiahiahia……
Under Cheng Ruyi's tutelage, Xiaohua's cultivation level also improved rapidly. She was filled with gratitude and admiration for Cheng Ruyi.
"Master, you are amazing!" Xiao Hua said. "I will definitely work hard to cultivate and live up to your expectations."
Cheng Ruyi smiled, her heart filled with satisfaction.
“Okay, let’s work together!” Cheng Ruyi said.
In the days that followed, Cheng Ruyi and Xiaohua cultivated together and made progress together.
Their relationship deepened, and they became close friends who were also mentors, confidants, and could talk about anything.