29: Color is a bone scraping steel knife

However, Gu Liangyuan had no time to waste with Zhang Yang at this moment; the urgent matter was to complete the System’s task and quickly take on a Disciple.

But to Gu Liangyuan’s surprise, even with Zhang Yang’s words, Song Xianer still looked reluctant to part.

“Young Master, I can’t bear to leave you.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang felt a little more comforted, and he also feigned a reluctant expression.

“I can’t bear to leave you either, but Young Master, I am currently in danger myself, let alone protecting you. It is your good fortune to be able to join the Holy Land.”

“I promise you, when my cultivation is successful in the future, I will definitely come to see you.”

Listening to Zhang Yang’s words, Song Xianer looked at Gu Liangyuan again, and suddenly thought of something, her eyes lighting up.

“Immortal, can you also take Young Master into the Holy Land with me?”

Zhang Yang’s eyes also lit up, and he looked at Gu Liangyuan with anticipation.

Gu Liangyuan hadn’t spoken yet, perhaps due to Zhang Yang’s Physique that attracted mockery, the onlookers couldn’t stand it anymore and began to complain.

“No, do you think the Holy Land is your home? You can just enter whenever you want.”

“I see the mottled Spiritual Qi around him; he must have a mixed Spiritual Root. He probably wouldn’t even be qualified to be a Utility Disciple.”

“This girl is too ungrateful. She hasn’t even acknowledged him as Master yet, and she’s already making demands.”

“Exactly, you Master and servant think too highly of yourselves.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Liangyuan also felt a surge of anger.

But then the Supreme Forgetfulness Scripture began to operate on its own, instantly restoring clarity to his mind.

Gu Liangyuan came back to his senses, secretly thinking, “That was a close call; I almost fell for the protagonist’s intelligence-reducing aura.”

Song Xianer’s current state was due to her memory not yet Awakening, it wasn’t her true nature. Don’t be angry, don’t be angry.

Without boasting, the current Song Xianer is far worse than my past simping behavior!

However, bringing the Child of Destiny into the Holy Land…

It doesn’t seem impossible!

Under my watchful eye, I’ll have even more room to maneuver!

With this thought, Gu Liangyuan immediately said to Song Xianer:

“A country has its laws, and a family has its rules.”

“Although I am a Senior Grand-Uncle of the Holy Land, I cannot disregard the Holy Land’s rules.”

“This Zhang Yang has Gold, Wood, Fire, and Earth Spiritual Roots; his talent is too poor, and he cannot enter my Forget-Love Peak.”

Seeing disappointment in Song Xianer’s eyes, Gu Liangyuan changed the subject: “However, I can put in a word for him to become a Utility Disciple at the Utility Department.”

“Zhang Yang, are you willing?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang felt some unwillingness.

Does Spiritual Root really represent everything in the Cultivation World!?

My maid can become a direct Disciple, but I can only be a Utility Disciple!

Zhang Yang wanted to refuse, but he looked at Mo Chen in the distance, and he wisely nodded.

There were still pursuers behind him; preserving his life was paramount.

Looking at the mocking gazes around him, he made up his mind.

Just wait!

Even as a Utility Disciple, I can make a name for myself!

My fate is mine, not heaven’s!

Seeing Zhang Yang nod, Song Xianer had no more concerns and immediately performed a kowtow ritual to Gu Liangyuan: “Greetings, Master!”

Gu Liangyuan flicked his sleeve, and a gentle magical power lifted Song Xianer up.

“Good Disciple, rise.”

“Ding! Congratulations! System task completed. Innate Comprehension and Cultivation Return functions have been issued.”

Gu Liangyuan casually clicked to claim it, feeling only a tremor in his mind and nothing else.

But when he opened his eyes and looked at the world again, he felt that everything before him exuded a profound aura.

Falling petals, chirping birds, it seemed that everything had a certain pattern to follow.

It seemed that with a single thought, an Epiphany could be achieved.

Is this Innate Comprehension? It is truly remarkable.

“System, between my current Comprehension Ability and Mo Chen’s Awakened Comprehension Ability, who is stronger?”

“Ding! Innate Comprehension is the greatest in the world. In terms of Comprehension Ability, no one in heaven or on earth can rival the host.”

That felt good.

Products from the System are always high-quality.

Collecting his thoughts, Gu Liangyuan pointed at Zhang Yang and said to an Outer Sect Disciple who was maintaining order nearby: “You should have heard what I just said. Later, take him to Steward Wang to report.”

“Disciple obeys.”

After arranging all this, Gu Liangyuan looked at Mo Chen, who was frowning on the side.

“Little fellow, are you willing to take me as your Master?”

Mo Chen was first ecstatic in his heart; he had been watching the show and was just thinking that it would be difficult to kill Zhang Yang if he joined the Holy Land, but he didn’t expect that he would also have the opportunity to join the Holy Land!

But then he thought of Liu Shuang of the Xuanjian Sect; if he joined the Holy Land, wouldn’t he be far from his cousin Liu Shuang?

One was a bright future in cultivation, the other was the woman he loved. How should he choose…

Does he even need to choose?

Of course, he chooses the woman!

For cousin Liu Shuang, I can even give her my life, let alone cultivation!

So, Mo Chen resolutely refused:

“Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but Mo Chen has already joined the Xuanjian Sect. I am the Xuanjian Sect’s soul in life and its ghost in death.”

“Even if Senior is a Holy Land Peak Master, you cannot shake my loyalty to the Xuanjian Sect!”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding onlookers felt awe for Mo Chen!

What a loyal Mo Chen!

They asked themselves, they could not bring themselves to refuse the opportunity to join the Holy Land for the sake of their Sect.

Although some people thought Mo Chen was foolish for doing so, no one mocked a loyal person.

Gu Liangyuan was speechless…

You’re even showing loyalty?

You don’t want to leave the Xuanjian Sect? You’re just lusting after Liu Shuang’s body, you scoundrel!

Gu Liangyuan spoke again:

“The Xuanjian Sect is an affiliated Sect of my Supreme Sacred Ground. It often sends Outer Sect Disciples to the Holy Land. This is not considered betrayal.”

“In the future, when you have achieved something, you can also give back to the Xuanjian Sect, can’t you?”

The people around listened, suddenly felt it made sense, and all looked at Mo Chen.

Mo Chen shook his head again: “To be honest, Senior, the Xuanjian Sect is not only where I was born and raised, but it also holds my beloved…”

Oh?

The onlookers immediately showed interest.

Gossip?

Gu Liangyuan was angry at his lack of ambition: “There are plenty of excellent women in the Holy Land. If you take me as your Master, there will be many beautiful women for you to choose from. Why insist on wasting your life on just one?”

Mo Chen shook his head again, answering with conviction:

“Lust is a bone-scraping blade. Being with women all day will disrupt my state of mind. All I seek is to grow old with one person!”

The women on the side, seeing Mo Chen willing to give up the opportunity to join the Holy Land for his beloved, were deeply moved.

And the men around pounded their chests and stamped their feet, thinking Mo Chen was truly foolish!

Gu Liangyuan looked at Mo Chen’s appearance and nodded.

“I respect your wishes.”

After speaking, he turned and looked at Song Rentou, who had appeared behind him at some point: “Later, invite the Sect Master’s daughter of the Xuanjian Sect to be a guest at the Holy Land and let her reside on Wuji Peak.”

Song Rentou’s mouth curved into a mischievous smile, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

Mo Chen’s heart sank!

Wuji Peak?

Isn’t that the peak where his cousin’s beloved is located?

If his cousin and that man were to stay together, that would be terrible!

With this thought, he immediately shouted towards Gu Liangyuan’s back:

“Wait a moment!”

Gu Liangyuan turned around, puzzled:

“What is it?”

Without a word, Mo Chen plopped down on his knees: “I am willing to take Senior as my Master.”

“Oh, aren’t you the Xuanjian Sect’s ghost in death?”

“It’s the same if I’m buried in the Xuanjian Sect after I die.”

“Your beloved is in the Xuanjian Sect?”

“Only by becoming stronger can I protect my beloved.”

Gu Liangyuan still waved his hand: “Lust is a bone-scraping blade. There are too many women in the Holy Land; your state of mind will be disturbed.”

Mo Chen looked at Gu Liangyuan, his gaze firm:

“Lust is a bone-scraping blade, but I, Mo Chen, am famously hard-boned!”

“Senior, I can do it!”