24: Chapter 24 Becoming an Apprentice

"You hear Master Wu Suanzi's voice, and you know that you are likely to survive."

"These Innate Grandmasters are pressed down so hard they cannot lift their heads, each of them lying on the ground like a dog."

"However, what makes you depressed is, why are you being pressed down as well?"

"You feel all your bones creaking, and you feel like you are truly about to die."

"'Senior... Wu...' you struggle to speak."

"Master Wu Suanzi notices your plight, waves his sleeve, and you feel the pressure on your body lighten."

"The pressure on the Innate Grandmasters present seems to have vanished as well; they are all lying on the ground panting heavily."

"'Senior,' the Pill King takes a deep breath and steps forward. 'Currently, the barrier of the Saint Realm is teetering and risks collapsing at any moment. If you cannot recover your Peak combat power, once the Saint Realm shatters and the otherworldly demons invade in force, not only will the entire Dragon Kingdom be in danger, but the entire human territory will face a catastrophe!'"

"'Moreover, Senior, using this method of Possession can also increase your Lifespan. It is killing two birds with one stone.'"

"Master Wu Suanzi narrows his eyes. 'So, for the sake of humanity, I should take over this boy's body via Possession, is that right?'"

"Master Wu Suanzi points at you."

"You feel a surge of panic; you seem to have heard something incredible."

"Master Wu Suanzi taps the chair and looks at the Pill King. 'I recall that this method of Possession was researched by your Master and that boy from the Zhou Family, right?'"

"'Yes,' the Pill King replies while kneeling."

"Master Wu Suanzi shakes his head. 'If your Master had focused on Cultivation instead of researching this Possession method back then, we old folks wouldn't be needed now.'"

"'And you lot as well. If you bunch were more capable, you wouldn't just be at the Innate Realm now.' Master Wu Suanzi looks at the Elders of the Liehuo Sect on the side."

"Those Elders all turn red in the face upon hearing Master Wu Suanzi say this."

"'I'm old, really old,' Master Wu Suanzi says indifferently. 'Even if one is old, one cannot rest.'"

"Master Wu Suanzi suddenly looks at you."

"Seeing your worried expression, he smiles. 'Don't worry, kid. Even if I were to die here, I would not use Possession on you.'"

"Upon hearing this from Master Wu Suanzi, you finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Regardless of anything else, you have finally survived. You look at the Senior in front of you, and a sense of genuine admiration wells up in your heart."

"This is what true ethereal grace looks like."

"Master Wu Suanzi rocks gently on his rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed, saying nothing. The aura around him returns to that detached, otherworldly calm."

"The thatched cottage falls into silence again, with only the slight creaking sound of the rocking chair. The group of Innate Grandmasters dare not even breathe loudly, standing quietly on the side, not even daring to glance around randomly."

"After a long time, Master Wu Suanzi speaks indifferently. 'Kid, how old are you this year?'"

"Your heart tightens. Not daring to hide anything, you answer respectfully, 'Replying to Senior, I am twenty-two this year.'"

"Master Wu Suanzi nods slightly, his tone as casual as if chatting. 'How many years have you been Cultivating? What is your Realm this year... Never mind, it's troublesome. Just give me your hand.'"

"You do not dare to be negligent, obediently extending your arm, lowering your posture significantly."

"Master Wu Suanzi slowly raises a hand and places it on your wrist. His fingertips are slightly cold, his movements gentle, much like an old doctor taking a pulse. His expression is calm and unruffled, as if he is probing something."

"'Not bad. No wonder they chose you to be the vessel.' Master Wu Suanzi nods."

"'Your Aptitude is average, but at least it is passable.' Master Wu Suanzi nods and says to you, 'Kid, do you want to be my Disciple?'"

"Hearing this, all the Innate Grandmasters present widen their eyes, wanting to say something, but upon seeing Master Wu Suanzi's majestic gaze, they all swallow their words."

"It seems as if they would be immediately suppressed by Master Wu Suanzi if they spoke."

"Hearing this, your heart jumps into your throat. The person in front of you seems to be some kind of super big shot, and judging by his tone just now, he doesn't even put the Zhou Family of the Saint Realm in his eyes. What a golden thigh to hug."

"If you were to refuse, that would make no sense at all."

"'Disciple Lin Heng greets Master.' You react quickly, and upon hearing Master Wu Suanzi's words, you immediately kneel on the ground."

"Seeing you act so sensibly, the corners of Master Wu Suanzi's mouth curl into an imperceptible smile. He gently raises a hand to support you. 'Get up.'"

"Master Wu Suanzi glances at the group of Grandmasters on the side and waves his hand casually. 'You may withdraw first.'"

"The group of Grandmasters looks at you with envy, and in the end, they can only retreat helplessly."

"Just like that, you become a Disciple of Master Wu Suanzi."

"This is a blessing in disguise, I suppose." Lin Heng says, looking at the situation.

He is quite fortunate. It doesn't really matter what happens to Lin Si; at worst, he just loses one simulation.

Actually, what he cares about is, if Lin Si were to be subjected to Possession, would it count as a direct death, or would the simulation continue?

However, judging by the current development, he shouldn't see Lin Si being subjected to Possession.

"Master Wu Suanzi educates you on Martial Arts knowledge."

"You learn that above the Martial Arts Saint, there is another Realm called the Martial Arts Myth."

"Abbreviated as Martial God!"

"And Master Wu Suanzi is a Martial God."

"You now know that you have truly hugged a golden thigh."

"Does that mean I can act arrogantly without restraint in the future? You stroke your chin and think so."

"However, it is regrettable that Master Wu Suanzi was injured in the Saint Realm and now spends most of his time in a state of madness. He is basically sane once every three years, and every time he is about to recover, he goes to that outhouse in front to take a bath."

"When mentioning this, Master Wu Suanzi's old face turns red, and he coughs a few times."

"The time he is sane is only about three days each time."

"He imparts a Cultivation Technique to you and teaches you how to Cultivate."

"You ask Master Wu Suanzi questions about the Saint Realm and the like."

"He just shakes his head, saying that when the time comes, he will naturally tell you."

"'Next time I see you, kid, you better have reached the Innate Realm!' Master Wu Suanzi says strictly."

"During these three days, you live with Master Wu Suanzi in this thatched cottage."

"Master Wu Suanzi is very strict in teaching Cultivation, but you also benefit a lot."

"However, you still feel immense pressure to achieve a Breakthrough to the Innate Realm within three years."

"But you do not dare to say no."

"Finally, Master Wu Suanzi gives you a jade pendant, saying that if something happens, you can crush this thing. It contains his full-strength strike, which can kill even a Martial Saint in one blow."

"Your eyes light up when you see this item."

"On the fourth day, you feel something poking your face while sleeping on the bed."

"You open your eyes to see Master Wu Suanzi. He is holding a wooden stick with... on it, poking you."

"You: ..."

"You know, Master has fallen into madness."

"You give Master Wu Suanzi a good wash, tidy up his clothes, and finally clean up the thatched cottage properly."

"You know that if Master wanted to, even if he were mad, he could have a hundred people take care of him."

"But he doesn't. He says he doesn't want to trouble others."

"And he doesn't want to trouble you."

"'Once I go mad, you are free to leave.' These were Master's exact words."