Qi Hao squinted, looking at the figures of the eight people, and shook his head helplessly. These Mountain Masters were truly interesting.
"Master, our Wu Feng Mountain actually has a Hong-level Grand Formation protecting it?" Leng Yanzhu spoke up. She had been laughing until now, and only asked after the eight people had left.
Qi Hao nodded as a matter of course: "Of course, you haven't bothered to inquire how powerful Wu Feng Mountain used to be. Your Grandmaster is so strong, it's normal for him to leave some inheritance. As his only Disciple, it's perfectly reasonable for me, your Master, to inherit his old man's legacy, isn't it?"
Leng Yanzhu was suspicious. The words sounded normal enough, but why did they feel off?
Qi Hao ignored Leng Yanzhu's confusion and immediately gave instructions, telling her to Cultivate diligently and strive to bring honor to Wu Feng Mountain in the Sect Competition eleven months later.
Leng Yanzhu nodded in agreement, then returned to her residence to continue her secluded Cultivation.
Qi Hao nodded with satisfaction. Not bad, not bad, this fellow countryman Disciple has a good understanding. It seems a Great Emperor is within reach!
"I also need to continue working hard; my fishing career cannot be neglected."
Qi Hao once again picked up his fishing rod and headed to the back mountain, beginning his fishing.
Days passed like this, one by one.
Half a year after Leng Yanzhu joined the Sect, someone arrived at Piao Miao Sect.
The newcomer was a young woman, with a delicate and charming demeanor, exceptionally beautiful and moving, her exquisite features inspiring goodwill.
The woman wore a tight red dress that accentuated her voluptuous figure. She had bright eyes and white teeth, fair skin, and an elegant temperament.
Some passing Disciples noticed her and their eyes lit up.
"May I ask who this young lady is? This is Piao Miao Sect. May I know what brings you here?" A gate-keeping Disciple was startled by the woman's beauty and smiled.
After all, beautiful women often have privileges.
If it had been a hairy, burly man, this Disciple would probably have directly attacked him and driven him down the mountain.
"I'm here to become a Disciple."
The woman's voice was clear, refreshing like a spring breeze.
The woman's name was Tantai Qingwei. She was a courtesan queen from Lingtai Kingdom in the Eastern Domain. She came to Piao Miao Sect this time to find that man, the man who drove her crazy.
Tantai Qingwei began to recall.
As an orphan, she had a special ability from birth: she could hear the inner thoughts of all men. With her beauty and unique ability, she thrived in the courtesan house, becoming a courtesan queen at a young age.
She grew up in such an environment, encountering many men, all of whom desired her body.
Thanks to her ability to hear men's inner thoughts, Tantai Qingwei had maintained her purity to this day.
The constant stream of thoughts from men of all walks of life taught her many things.
She understood the difference between Cultivators and Mortals.
Tantai Qingwei yearned to become an Immortal, a lofty being like a celestial maiden.
She particularly remembered that when she turned eighteen, she met the man who filled her with curiosity.
She couldn't hear a single inner thought from this man, as if he didn't think at all.
This greatly astonished Tantai Qingwei. It was the first time in all these years she had encountered a man whose thoughts she couldn't hear, and it immediately piqued her interest.
Tantai Qingwei actively approached the man. He had a handsome face and a smile, and his conversation was filled with words she had never heard before, making her blush deeply.
That period of interaction could be said to be Tantai Qingwei's best time.
However, good times don't last forever, and the man had to leave.
Tantai Qingwei knew the man was a Cultivator, and his departure caused her heart to ache. She hoped he would stay.
The man smiled and told her, "Your Aptitude is good. If you are willing, you can leave this place and find me at Wu Feng Mountain in Piao Miao Sect."
Tantai Qingwei remembered it and firmly said that she would definitely go find him in the future.
The man smiled and left behind a jade talisman. Two words were written on the jade talisman: Wu Feng.
And this man was none other than Qi Hao!
"To become a Disciple? Whose Disciple?" The gate-keeping Disciple was puzzled. Hadn't the recruitment assembly already ended? Was someone still trying to become a Disciple?
Tantai Qingwei smiled: "I want to become a Disciple of the Wu Feng Mountain Master. This is the token he left me back then."
With that, Tantai Qingwei took out the jade talisman Qi Hao had left behind.
The gate-keeping Disciple was startled when he saw the jade talisman. Indeed, it was a Mountain Master's jade talisman.
Wait, this seems to be from Wu Feng Mountain.
Does that mean the young lady in front of him wants to become Qi Hao's Disciple?
The gate-keeping Disciple hesitated: "Young lady, when you say you want to become a Disciple, do you mean to become Qi Hao's Disciple from Wu Feng Mountain?"
Tantai Qingwei nodded: "That's right, it's him."
The gate-keeping Disciple smiled bitterly: "Young lady, do you know who that Qi Hao is? Wu Feng Mountain is sparsely populated now, with only one Disciple having joined half a year ago. Moreover, the Wu Feng Mountain Master, Qi Hao, is only at the Qi Refining Realm. You should be cautious about becoming his Disciple."
Tantai Qingwei ignored him. She would never change her mind once she had decided on something.
【What a pity, this woman is so beautiful, and her talent seems decent, yet she wants to become a Disciple of Wu Feng Mountain】
【Doesn't she know that the Wu Feng Mountain Master, Qi Hao, is a good-for-nothing? His cultivation hasn't changed in twenty years, and he's become the Sect's laughingstock】
【But it's fine, I can interact with her more later. Once this woman realizes Wu Feng Mountain is no good, I'll make my move. It would be even better if we could become Dao Companions】
Tantai Qingwei's delicate brows furrowed. The gate-keeping Disciple's inner thoughts reached her, filling her with anger, though her expression remained unchanged.
Hmph! These men, whether Mortals or Cultivators, are all the same. Only he is a true man.
Tantai Qingwei's expression remained unchanged as she continued to smile: "Senior Brother, could you please take me to Wu Feng Mountain?"
Tantai Qingwei's smile invigorated the gate-keeping Disciple, and he laughed: "Junior Sister, you're too polite. You have the Wu Feng Mountain Master's jade talisman, so according to regulations, I must take you there. You don't need to be so formal."
The gate-keeping Disciple stepped aside and led Tantai Qingwei into the Sect.
Along the way, some people noticed Tantai Qingwei behind the gate-keeping Disciple, mistakenly thinking she was the gate-keeping Disciple's Dao Companion.
The gate-keeping Disciple noticed these gazes and straightened his back.
Meanwhile, Tantai Qingwei behind him stared speechlessly at the gate-keeping Disciple. His numerous inner thoughts, filled with vulgar and lewd ideas, had already flooded her mind.
At the same time, this gate-keeping Disciple kept asking.
"Junior Sister, what is your name?"
"Junior Sister, how old are you this year? Are you married?"
"Junior Sister, my name is Guo Shan. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me, Senior Brother, and I'll figure out a way to resolve them for you."
Tantai Qingwei had a headache but had to greet him with a smile, while also ignoring Guo Shan's inner thoughts.
So annoying!
In less than half an incense stick's time, Guo Shan brought Tantai Qingwei to Wu Feng Mountain.
"Gate-keeping Disciple Guo Shan requests an audience with the Wu Feng Mountain Master. Is Junior Martial Uncle Qi Hao present?"
Guo Shan shouted towards Wu Feng Mountain. His voice carried, reaching Qi Hao, who was fishing in the back mountain.
"Huh? Someone's looking for me. Who is it?"
Qi Hao was surprised. Since the last misunderstanding with the eight Mountain Masters, Wu Feng Mountain hadn't had any visitors for a long time.
Hearing it was a gate-keeping Disciple, Qi Hao's Divine Soul moved, and he looked over directly, discovering two people at the foot of the mountain.
One was young, with average strength, seemingly Guo Shan.
The other was a stunningly beautiful woman, who seemed a bit familiar.
Qi Hao was puzzled. Where had he seen this woman before?