68: I like to convince others with my virtue.

Gu Liangyuan smiled and accepted it: "Fellow Daoist is thoughtful."

Although he really wanted to know what the apprenticeship gift was, it was not appropriate to check it on the spot, as that would appear somewhat utilitarian.

Even though Gu Liangyuan's personality was inherently somewhat utilitarian, people, after all, always had to put on a facade.

Seeing Gu Liangyuan accept the apprenticeship gift, Lin Furen finally felt completely relieved.

Then, looking at Jun Ao Zhi, who was struggling desperately, she immediately shouted sternly: "Ao Zhi, why aren't you quickly bowing to your Master?!"

Although Lin Furen's expression was stern, Jun Ao Zhi showed no fear, only shouting to himself: "I want to go back to Central Continent, I want to see Little Red."

Lin Furen saw this scene, and a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes.

Gu Liangyuan understood that Lin Furen usually doted on her son excessively.

That's why Jun Ao Zhi showed no fear at all when she put on a mother's air.

Seeing this, he waved his hand towards Lin Furen: "Madam, please go back; I have my own methods of discipline."

"I'm just afraid that if Madam watches, she will feel heartbroken."

Listening to Gu Liangyuan's words, a trace of struggle clearly flashed across Lin Furen's face.

On one hand, she wanted her son to become successful; on the other hand, she was afraid of him suffering hardships.

But looking at Gu Liangyuan's resolute gaze, Lin Furen seemed to have made some kind of decision and turned her head away: "Then I will fully entrust Ao Zhi to Fellow Daoist. Farewell!"

With that, she turned and left.

As Lin Furen was about to step out of Forget-Love Hall, she was called back by Gu Liangyuan: "Madam, wait a moment."

"This Fellow Daoist hidden in the dark, aren't you taking him with you?"

Lin Furen turned back, her eyes showing confusion.

"Cough, cough."

A coughing sound came from behind Jun Ao Zhi, and immediately after, a withered old man in hemp clothes with a sallow complexion appeared out of thin air before everyone.

Upon seeing this person, Lin Furen's face showed surprise: "Old Huang, why are you here?"

When Jun Ao Zhi saw this person, he was as if he had seen a savior, crawling to the old man's feet: "Uncle Huang, save me! I don't want to become a Disciple."

"I want to see Little Red, boo hoo hoo~"

Old Huang looked at Jun Ao Zhi with a pained expression but did nothing, instead cupping his fists and bowing to Gu Liangyuan: "Although my cultivation is mediocre, this stealth technique once saved my life under a Great Vehicle Cultivator."

"I didn't expect to be seen through by Fellow Daoist today."

"Indeed, a great reputation is never unfounded."

Gu Liangyuan wore a faint smile and calmly accepted Old Huang's praise.

I didn't want to discover it either, but your brightly lit System panel is just too conspicuous!

After speaking, Old Huang looked at Jun Ao Zhi again: "Young Lord, I did my best. However, my methods were insufficient, and I was discovered."

"From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Jun Ao Zhi's face turned grim, as if he had lost his parents.

Lin Furen listened to their conversation and glared at Old Huang: "Didn't I tell you to rest for a while? Why did you still follow us?"

"You just spoil him! Ao Zhi becoming like this today is half your fault!"

"I shouldn't have let you be his Dao Protector in the first place!"

Old Huang gave an awkward smile and didn't reply.

Lin Furen then looked at Gu Liangyuan and introduced him: "This is my son's Dao Protector, Old Huang, a former general under his father."

"I also didn't realize he was hiding in the dark; I've caused trouble for Fellow Daoist."

While saying this, she felt even more reassured about Gu Liangyuan in her heart.

Old Huang had followed them all the way, and she, a Body Integration realm Cultivator, hadn't noticed him, yet Gu Liangyuan could see through him at a glance.

Regardless of his cultivation, such a method was not something ordinary Cultivators possessed.

Ao Zhi truly chose the right Master!

Gu Liangyuan waved his hand: "No problem."

"Since everything has been revealed, you might as well take the Great Vehicle Cultivator at the foot of Forget-Love Peak back with you too."

Hmm?

Lin Furen and Old Huang exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

There's another expert?

Upon hearing Gu Liangyuan's words, Jun Ao Zhi, who had been wailing, suddenly stopped and looked at Gu Liangyuan in disbelief: "How is that possible! How could you even discover the Old Master?!"

Lin Furen understood immediately upon hearing this.

The Great Vehicle Cultivator at the foot of the mountain, like Old Huang, were both reinforcements Jun Ao Zhi had arranged beforehand!

He was feigning resistance to attract everyone's attention.

Secretly, he had already prepared a backup plan, sending someone to rescue him.

Lin Furen couldn't help but feel fortunate that they had met Gu Liangyuan; otherwise, even if the apprenticeship succeeded, this child would have escaped!

After thanking Gu Liangyuan again, Lin Furen left contentedly with Old Huang.

At this moment, she felt completely at ease with Gu Liangyuan.

After everyone left, Gu Liangyuan turned to look at Jun Ao Zhi, who was lying on the ground, a wicked smile on his lips, and walked towards him step by step.

With a wave of his hand, the door of Forget-Love Peak Hall slammed shut with a loud bang.

Seeing that Lin Furen had gone far, Jun Ao Zhi dropped his pretense and slowly stood up.

Although he was tied up, his eyes, as he looked at Gu Liangyuan, were full of ruthlessness!

"Brat, I warn you, if you know what's good for you, let me go!"

"You'd better think carefully; I am the future Young Lord of the Jun Family. If you offend me, you won't have a good end in the future!"

Gu Liangyuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

The brat is quite fierce, huh.

Coincidentally, I like to chew on tough bones like you!

Thinking of this, his right hand rose high!

Smack!

Before Jun Ao Zhi could react, a slap landed on his head!

"Disrespecting your elders, you deserve a beating!"

Gu Liangyuan knew that Jun Ao Zhi was different from Qianqiu and others, who had all slowly risen from humble beginnings.

He had enjoyed wealth and luxury since childhood. To discipline him well, one couldn't just use rewards; rewards and punishments had to be used concurrently.

The first step was to break his arrogance and make him recognize the current situation!

After that, he would slowly change his habits and cure his dog-licking addiction.

Gu Liangyuan's slap used the strength of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, directly knocking Jun Ao Zhi's head sideways, making his eyes see stars.

Feeling his dizzy head, Jun Ao Zhi was stunned by the blow.

He hadn't expected Gu Liangyuan to actually dare to strike!

Didn't he care about his identity at all?

He turned his head back, and when he looked at Gu Liangyuan again, his face showed a crazed expression: "You dare to hit me?!"

"I'm telling you, you're dead!"

"This is the first time anyone has dared to lay a hand on me, I'm telling..."

Smack!

Jun Ao Zhi was halfway through his sentence when Gu Liangyuan slapped him again: "Now it's the second time."

Jun Ao Zhi, with disheveled hair, had an even colder glint in his eyes:

"Good, good, good, if I don't slaughter..."

He was about to utter a threat when he saw Gu Liangyuan flip his hand, and a golden brick appeared in his palm.

On the brick, a character for "virtue" was faintly visible.

With a casual toss, a pillar in the hall, thick enough for two people to embrace, was directly smashed into two halves.

Exploding wood splinters flew past Jun Ao Zhi's face, leaving a long, thin cut on his cheek.

"Amitabha, this poor Daoist is not good with words; I prefer to conquer with virtue."

"What were you trying to say just now?"

Thud!

Jun Ao Zhi knelt on the ground: "Slaughter... slaughter... Disciple Jun Ao Zhi, greets Revered Master!"

Hmm?

Gu Liangyuan frowned slightly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

I haven't even started exerting myself, and he's already submitted?

Jun Ao Zhi saw the regret on Gu Liangyuan's face and couldn't help but feel fortunate in his heart.

Fortunately, this young Revered Master knows how to adapt to the situation; otherwise, this guy would have really gone through with it!

Well, I'll humble myself for a while. Once I find an opportunity, I'll make him pay!

"Ding, congratulations to the host for taking in the fourth Personal Disciple. The task of eight Personal Disciples is already halfway completed. Please continue to work hard, host."