3: I want to have a few more years of peace.

Gu Changge sighed helplessly, his tone filled with resistance.

“These past few years, every time there’s a Disciple Acceptance Ceremony, the Sect Master urges me to take in a Disciple. But I’ve only Cultivated for a few years, just reaching the Core Formation Realm, how can I teach others?”

Gu Changge thought to himself, currently only a few Genius Disciples in the Sect have reached the Core Formation Realm. I’ve only been in the Sect for ten years, so showing my Cultivation as Core Formation Realm isn’t too much, right?

If he claimed a higher Realm, it would be too high-profile.

He spoke with such sincerity, as if he truly was a young Cultivator who had just entered the Sect.

Listen, is that even human speech?

Others hide their Cultivation by at most one or two Realms, but this guy, he directly scaled back nine major Realms from the Great Emperor Realm.

Li Xuanfeng’s hand, holding the Jade Slip, paused, a flicker of doubt quickly passing through his eyes.

He could clearly sense the Core Formation Realm aura emanating from Gu Changge, yet he still found it hard to believe.

“Martial Uncle Gu, you are too humble.”

Li Xuanfeng still wore a gentle smile, but his heart was pounding.

Gu Changge was the Peak Revered Master of Zizhu Peak, how could he only be in the Core Formation Realm?

Perhaps... he had already touched the threshold of the Purple Mansion Realm?

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

After all, he was the successor of Daoist Zizhu, his Aptitude must be extraordinary, and with the Spiritual Qi so rich here, he was simply low-key and unwilling to show off.

Gu Changge glanced at Li Xuanfeng, as if seeing through his thoughts.

This kid is more clever than I thought. Go ahead and guess; if you can guess my Realm, then you’re truly impressive.

“Let’s not talk about that.”

Gu Changge changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the main Peak in the distant clouds.

“Is the Sect Master doing well recently?”

“Revered Master is doing very well. He was just mentioning you a few days ago.”

Li Xuanfeng smoothly picked up the conversation, his tone much lighter.

When he first arrived at Zizhu Peak years ago, he had just entered the Body Tempering Realm, and the Peak Revered Masters truly treated him like their own child.

Back then, the Sect Master would frequently bring Cultivation Technique Jade Slips, taking his hand to teach him breathing techniques, even personally correcting the angle at which his fingertips condensed Spiritual Qi.

The Peak Revered Master of Qingyue Peak was even more practical, stewing a pot of Body Tempering spiritual soup every few days, gruffly saying, “You need nourishment to grow,” but in reality, he would always watch him finish it before leaving.

At that time, they were all great Cultivators in the Cave Heaven Realm, willing to condescend to be an enlightenment teacher for a little kid. Gu Changge always remembered that kindness.

Later on… everyone gradually realized something was off.

The top-grade Spiritual Vein from the System’s sign-in had been quietly placed beneath Zizhu Peak by him, and the Spiritual Qi concentration of the entire Peak was already a hundred times that of other places.

Coupled with the Daorhyme emanating from various top-grade treasures, this place had practically become a natural Cultivation treasure ground.

The Sect Master, while teaching, started to sit in meditation on the Peak, saying he was “Cultivating with you.”

The Peak Master of Qingyue Peak, after delivering the soup, always said he wanted to stay and “supervise” him drinking it, but ended up sitting for most of the day, and when he left, he would rub his stomach and say, “The aroma of the spiritual soup is invigorating.”

Gradually, everyone understood without needing to say anything.

Gu Changge glanced at Li Xuanfeng, who was secretly circulating Spiritual Qi beside him, a faint smile playing on his lips.

This kid probably wants to take advantage of the Opportunity to absorb some Spiritual Qi. But considering he is the Sect Master’s Personal Disciple, letting him stay a bit longer is fine.

A twenty-year-old in the Core Formation Realm was already a favored Genius in the Azure Profound Sect, but across the entire Eastern Domain, there were still many who reached the Core Formation Realm at that age.

As the new chief Disciple of the Azure Profound Sect, this Cultivation was still a bit low.

Never mind, I’ll give him some extra help later, Gu Changge thought to himself.

“I heard your Master recently had another Breakthrough?”

Li Xuanfeng was startled, then nodded with a smile: “Yes, Master was just mentioning it last month, saying that after staying at your place for half a day, he had some insights and then Broke Through.”

Gu Changge understood.

It was the cup of enlightenment tea he casually brewed for the Sect Master that had worked.

When he first signed in, the treasures rewarded by the System were piled up like mountains.

Gu Changge selected a few inconspicuous ones and claimed they were relics left by Daoist Zizhu.

Initially, the Peak Revered Masters demurred, but later, realizing Gu Changge had an endless supply of treasures, they half-heartedly accepted them.

Now, the Peak Revered Masters of the Azure Profound Sect still appeared to be in the Cave Heaven Realm on the surface, but secretly, they had all uniformly stepped into the King Realm, each hiding their strength meticulously, fearing to arouse the jealousy of other Sects.

Even those Old Ancestors in closed-door Cultivation in the Sect’s Forbidden Ground, with Gu Changge’s occasional “accidental” dropping of a few treasures, had all Broke Through their current Realms.

Their Lifespan had also been greatly extended.

But these old fellows, after their Breakthroughs, not a single one came out of seclusion.

They still maintained that appearance of being old and frail, with their Lifespan nearing its end, which made Gu Changge inwardly exclaim at their expertise.

Even the Sect Master had secretly reached the Peak of the King Realm, spending his days cheerfully doling out inspirational advice to everyone, saying they should “build a solid foundation and accumulate strength.”

Just like Li Xuanfeng before him, despite his excellent Aptitude, he had been suppressing his Cultivation, likely at the Sect Master’s instruction.

“You guys, ah.”

Gu Changge shook his head and picked up a Jade box from the stone table.

“These are some ‘Pure Heart Lotus Seeds’ I found while organizing the storeroom a few days ago. Take them to brew tea; they’re good for stabilizing your state of mind.”

Li Xuanfeng’s eyes lit up, and he quickly accepted it with both hands.

He had seen records of these Pure Heart Lotus Seeds in ancient texts, which said they could cleanse Heart Demons, increase Cultivation speed, and were supreme treasures for Breakthroughs.

He was about to offer some words of refusal, but saw Gu Changge had already turned and walked towards the bamboo house, so he could only swallow his gratitude.

Over the years, he had followed his Revered Master to Zizhu Peak many times, and each time he would receive some “treasures left by Daoist Zizhu.”

Gradually, he also figured out a pattern—Martial Uncle Gu seemed casual, but his actions were very measured, and the things he gave always happened to solve their current predicaments.

“Martial Uncle, about the Disciple Acceptance Ceremony…”

Li Xuanfeng followed behind, his tone somewhat tentative.

Gu Changge picked up a plain Daoist robe from the corner of the house, put it on, and slowly tied his belt.

“Let’s go, it’s good to take a look. But let me say this first, I might not necessarily take a Disciple.”

He knew perfectly well that the Sect Master sending Li Xuanfeng was probably not just for taking Disciples.

This kid had been stuck in the Core Formation Realm for some time; letting him stay at Zizhu Peak for a while might lead to a Breakthrough.

Li Xuanfeng’s face immediately broke into a smile, and he quickly took two steps forward: “Martial Uncle, please come this way, Disciple will lead the way for you.”

The two walked down the bamboo path.

Li Xuanfeng took a deep breath of the bamboo-scented Spiritual Qi, feeling the Spiritual Qi in his Dantian becoming more active, and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder Revered Master said that being able to visit Zizhu Peak often was a great Opportunity.

Gu Changge glanced at Li Xuanfeng, who was walking briskly beside him, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

Take a Disciple? Forget it, he still wanted a few more years of peace and quiet.

However, seeing as Li Xuanfeng always brought osmanthus cakes whenever he came, joining the fun wouldn’t hurt.