CHAPTER 615: ZHANG MENGCHU ACCEPTS A DISCIPLE

Chapter 615: Zhang Mengchu accepts a disciple

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"Zhang Mengchu, you heartless scoundrel!"

"Beast!"

Piercing screams echoed from the depths of the dungeon.

Clearly, Master Yuyao imprisoned inside had realized something.

However.

Zhang Mengchu simply waved his sleeve casually, and the sounds immediately ceased.

Chen Huaian glanced over—Master Yuyao's mouth had been sealed by Zhang Mengchu, leaving her only able to angrily pound the floor in frustration, to no avail.

What a super invincible heartless scoundrel who acts on lust.

And this Liu Cuie only has about fifty to sixty percent resemblance.

When Luo Chenxi arrives, won't this thick-browed, big-eyed Old Zhang have to silence Master Yuyao by chopping her into mincemeat to avoid leaving any loose ends?

Chen Huaian's mouth twitched slightly.

What a super invincible, lust-driven heartless scoundrel.

"Ahem, Cuie dear, this dungeon holds a demoness from the Jade Pool Holy Land. She once brought chaos to the cultivation world, causing great suffering to many cultivators. She is also this old man's mortal enemy, which is why she curses me so viciously."

The disciples guarding the dungeon glanced at each other upon hearing this.

They wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

Weren't you just calling her your sweetheart darling precious a moment ago?

How did she suddenly become a demoness and mortal enemy?

Elder Zhang's face-changing skills are quite impressive.

"Oh~" Liu Cuie nodded somewhat confusedly, "But if she's your mortal enemy, why does she call you a heartless scoundrel?"

"Ah, well..." Zhang Mengchu pointed to his head, "She went mad from cultivation deviation, became completely insane. She sees everyone as her Dao Companion, but the problem is she's the one who killed her actual Dao Companion. So she calls me heartless—she'd say that to anyone who comes."

"So that's how it is." Liu Cuie nodded, not doubting him at all.

In Cuie's view.

Zhang Mengchu would soon be her Master, and he was also Chen Huaian's subordinate.

Birds of a feather flock together, and Chen Huaian is a great person.

So Zhang Mengchu must certainly be a great person too.

Therefore, Zhang Mengchu's words must be true.

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Half an hour later.

Luo Chenxi also arrived at Moon Shadow Sect led by a crane.

The young girl was thoroughly frightened, her little face pale as a sheet when she dismounted from the crane.

However, when she saw Zhang Mengchu, the fear and confusion on her face were replaced by gratitude and peace.

"Senior!" She cupped her hands respectfully, her voice clear and sweet, "I haven't yet thanked you for your grace of rebirth."

The moment Zhang Mengchu saw Luo Chenxi, his entire body froze.

If Liu Cuie had fifty to sixty percent resemblance, then Luo Chenxi had eighty to ninety percent!

Aside from being slightly younger, she was almost the spitting image of Master Yuyao in her youth!

"Ancestor... this... is this also my disciple?" Zhang Mengchu's voice trembled slightly.

Chen Huaian looked at Zhang Mengchu's lovestruck expression and couldn't help rolling his eyes:

"Correct, this is Luo Chenxi. Together with Liu Cuie, they will both be your closed-door disciples."

"Closed-door... closed-door disciples?" Zhang Mengchu swallowed hard, secretly delighted.

Closed-door disciples!

The so-called closed-door disciples meant teaching behind closed doors.

That was the most intimate master-disciple relationship.

Spending days and nights together, seeing each other constantly... Hehehe!

He hardly dared imagine how wonderful life would be from now on.

As for Master Yuyao?

What was that thing?!

He was now certain—he had only ever loved Master Yuyao's face.

Both Liu Cuie and Luo Chenxi perfectly matched his aesthetic preferences, no less attractive than Master Yuyao, perhaps even surpassing her.

Though inwardly thrilled, outwardly he still had to maintain his dignity as an elder.

"Ahem—!" Zhang Mengchu cleared his throat and put on a dignified air, "Since that's the case, this venerable one will reluctantly accept you both. But this venerable one is very strict—you must be prepared to endure hardships!"

Just having the qualification to cultivate immortality was already an immense blessing.

Both girls were sensible, knowing that becoming Zhang Mengchu's disciples was a tremendous favor.

"Yes! Master!" they responded in unison.

Their voices were sweet and syrupy, like sugar melting into one's heart, making Zhang Mengchu's bones feel weak.

Master...

Why hadn't he realized it before?

This was simply the most wonderful title!

No wonder the Ancestor stuck with the sect leader all day long.

He was beginning to understand.

From now on, he would hear such voices calling him every day.

Bliss!

The surrounding elders watched Zhang Mengchu's intoxicated expression and couldn't help shaking their heads.

"Tsk tsk, Old Zhang's behavior is really too much to watch," one elder muttered quietly.

"Exactly, just moments ago he was crying his eyes out over Master Yuyao, now he's forgotten all about it," another elder also shook his head.

Chen Huaian felt speechless and quickly urged, "Zhang Mengchu, prepare the disciple acceptance ceremony."

He hadn't brought these two girls to Moon Shadow Sect to make them Zhang Mengchu's cultivation vessels.

Whether feelings developed would depend entirely on natural progression.

Zhang Mengchu must train these two girls according to closed-door disciple standards.

Since that was the case, the disciple acceptance ceremony couldn't be skipped—they must follow proper procedures.

"Ah! Right, right!" Zhang Mengchu finally snapped back to reality, "Elder Su, prepare the incense altar! Today this venerable one formally accepts disciples!"

Su Qinian spun around and floated off to make preparations.

With his low cultivation level, he deserved to be ordered around.

Soon, an incense altar was set up in Moon Shadow Sect's main hall.

According to sect rules, accepting closed-door disciples required making vows before the Founding Master, with other elders as witnesses.

The Founding Master, naturally, was Chen Huaian.

Zhang Mengchu changed into formal elder robes, neatly combed his hair, and crucially, had taken Youth Preservation Pills.

Transforming completely from a middle-aged handsome man back to a youthful handsome face, making both young girls blush.

"Liu Cuie, Luo Chenxi, step forward and kneel!"

The two girls knelt properly before the incense altar.

"Today, I, Zhang Mengchu, before our Founding Master, formally accept Liu Cuie and Luo Chenxi as my closed-door disciples!" Zhang Mengchu declared loudly, "From this day forward, I will teach you everything I know, imparting to you the methods of immortal cultivation!"

"Disciple Liu Cuie (Luo Chenxi), pay respects to Master!"

"Master above, please accept your disciples' bow!"

The two girls respectfully kowtowed three times.

Zhang Mengchu looked at the two obedient disciples kneeling before him, his heart filled with joy!

These would be his personal disciples from now on!

Spending days and nights together, nurturing feelings, waiting for the right moment... Hehehe!

Although the Ancestor said not to force anything, he had confidence in his own appearance.

"Live next door?" Chen Huaian narrowed his eyes, "Old Zhang, are you sure that's appropriate?"

"Ahem, of course it's appropriate!" Zhang Mengchu declared righteously, "Ancestor, this junior is very responsible toward his disciples! Closed-door disciples naturally require close guidance! This venerable one needs to instruct their cultivation at any time—how could that work if they live far away?"

The surrounding elders couldn't help snickering.

"Old Zhang's excuse-finding skills, tsk tsk..."

"What do you know? This is called teaching students according to their aptitude!"

"Bullshit! He's clearly just..."

"Alright, alright, quiet!" Chen Huaian coughed heavily, interrupting the elders' whispers, "Since the disciple acceptance ceremony is complete, Zhang Mengchu, take your two disciples to get settled."

"As you command!" Zhang Mengchu responded cheerfully, "Cuie, Chenxi, follow your master! I'll show you your future accommodations!"

"Yes, Master!"

Watching Zhang Mengchu leave with his two female disciples, Chen Huaian shook his head helplessly.

Though quite absurd, this matter was finally resolved.

Zhang Mengchu's inner demon was dispelled, and the two girls had found their place.

Whether they could become Dao Companions would depend on Old Zhang's capabilities.

"Ancestor, do you think Elder Zhang might... lose control?" Su Qinian floated over and asked quietly.

"Lose control?" Chen Huaian sneered coldly.

"He wouldn't dare! Does he think this venerable one's sword is a joke?

If he makes any improper moves, I'll directly chop his pig trotters off!"

After speaking, Chen Huaian also drifted away, leaving the group of elders glancing at each other.

Li Qingran watched her master's retreating back with hands clasped behind him, her eyes shifting thoughtfully.

For some reason, her pretty face flushed slightly red.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, she casually followed after him.

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