402: Apprenticeship Ceremony

He put down his teacup, and his gaze turned to Daoist Cangsong, with a hint of apology in his expression: "Some time ago, I was in seclusion. Only after coming out did I learn that my younger brother had become your disciple. I apologize for not visiting sooner. Now that I'm here, I hope Fellow Daoist will not refuse this belated apprenticeship gift."

With that, Xu Qing took out a jade box from his sleeve and gently pushed it in front of Daoist Cangsong.

Daoist Cangsong was slightly startled, then waved his hand and said: "Fellow Daoist is too polite. Xu Yuan is exceptionally talented. If I hadn't acted on my own initiative, Xu Yuan might have found a better Revered Master. It is my honor to take him as a disciple with your permission. How dare I accept such a generous gift from Fellow Daoist?"

Xu Qing shook his head, his tone brooking no refusal: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to decline. This item will greatly benefit your Cultivation, and it's also a small token of my regard for my younger brother."

Seeing Xu Qing's firm attitude, Daoist Cangsong had no choice but to accept the jade box. Upon opening it, his pupils immediately constricted, and a look of shock appeared on his face.

"This is... the Azurewood Immortal Vine!" Daoist Cangsong's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The Azurewood Immortal Vine is an immortal vine that grows in the immortal lands of the Ancient Heavenly Court. Its vines are verdant and dripping, its leaves are emerald green like jade, and it emits a rich Azurewood Qi that can nourish all things.

This divine medicine produces one leaf every million years. One leaf is an Emperor medicine, two to four leaves are King-grade Dao medicine, five to eight leaves are Supreme-grade Dao medicine, and from nine leaves onwards, it becomes an Immortal medicine.

The one before him had exactly nine leaves, making it a Low Grade Immortal medicine.

Xu Qing smiled faintly and said: "Indeed! This medicine has a miraculous effect on Dao Lords who Cultivate the Dao of Wood, greatly enhancing their Cultivation. Fellow Daoist, please accept it."

Daoist Cangsong took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and said solemnly: "Fellow Daoist, such a generous gift, I truly feel unworthy of it."

"However, since Fellow Daoist is so gracious, I will shamelessly accept it. In the future, I will do my utmost to help Xu Yuan grow."

Xu Qing nodded, then took out a Jade Slip from his sleeve and handed it to Daoist Cangsong: "In addition, please accept this Jade Slip. If Cangwu Dao Academy ever faces difficulties, just contact me, and I will lend a hand."

Daoist Cangsong took the Jade Slip, his heart trembled, and a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes.

He understood that Xu Qing did all of this purely for Xu Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist's great kindness, I will engrave it in my heart," Daoist Cangsong rose and bowed solemnly.

Xu Qing waved his hand, his expression calm: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite! My younger brother has his own ideas and his own Dao to walk, and I will not interfere. Therefore, while my younger brother Cultivates in the Dao Academy, I still ask Fellow Daoist to look after him."

The two exchanged smiles, a silent understanding passing between them.

The fragrance of tea wafted, bamboo shadows swayed, and Cangwu Peak was filled with peace and tranquility.

For the next period, Xu Qing and Daoist Cangsong sat opposite each other, sipping tea and discussing the Dao, as if the world's troubles had nothing to do with them.

When the tea was finished, Xu Qing stood up to take his leave.

Daoist Cangsong personally escorted him down the mountain, watching his figure disappear into the clouds, his heart filled with emotion.

"Xu Yuan, oh Xu Yuan, you have a good elder brother..."

Daoist Cangsong murmured softly.

Xu Qing only stayed for less than three hours, but in those three hours, Daoist Cangsong felt the unfathomable depth of his power.

Just a simple discussion of the Dao had enlightened him, like a sudden awakening, causing his Dao of Wood to grow rapidly.

Inside Sun Moon Peak, clouds and mist swirled, and the Chaos Origin Qi was as dense as a tide.

Xu Qing's figure silently appeared at the peak, as if integrated with heaven and earth, without a sound.

"Greetings, Clan Chief!"

The Xu Family members, who had long been waiting there, bowed in unison, their voices neat and filled with immense respect and excitement.

Xu Qing smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone gentle: "The Family has already moved to the Nine Heavens Dao Domain. I suppose you all know that."

"Reporting, elder brother, the Family sent me a message a year ago," Wang Yanan stepped forward and responded softly.

Xu Qing nodded, his gaze falling on Wang Yanan, his tone carrying a hint of concern: "You can return to the Family when you have time. I saw your parents a few days ago, and they miss you very much."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yanan's body trembled slightly, a hint of tears welling in her eyes, and she whispered: "Yes, elder brother."

Her parents did not follow the Xu Family to the Upper Realm but remained in the Wang Family in the Lower Realm.

Although both of them were now Emperor Realm Cultivators with long Lifespans, and with the existence of the Family's spatial passage, meeting was not difficult, Wang Yanan still couldn't hide her longing for her parents.

Seeing this, Xu Qing changed his tone, with a hint of teasing: "When that brat comes out of the Secret Realm, you two had better work hard. I'm waiting to hold a nephew!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yanan's cheeks immediately flushed, and she lowered her head in embarrassment, unsure how to respond.

Xu Qing laughed heartily, no longer teasing her. He then chatted with the other Family members for a few moments, then waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.

After the Family members left, Yue Yu stepped forward, his expression grave, wanting to speak but hesitating.

"Clan Chief, that Eternal Night..."

He spoke in a low voice, with a hint of hesitation in his tone.

The Eternal Night Clan was too powerful; an Immortal Giant made him unable to ignore them. If the other party decided to kill, Xu Yuan might face a deadly tribulation.

After all, an Immortal Giant was a force that few in the entire Canglan Dao Domain could withstand.

Upon hearing this, a cold light flashed in Xu Qing's eyes, and his tone was chilling: "I already understand the situation. I came here to resolve this matter."

His voice was filled with icy killing intent, as if even the surrounding air had solidified slightly.

Yue Yu felt a chill run through him, as if enveloped by an invisible pressure, his heart filled with shock.

He clearly felt that Xu Qing's aura at this moment far surpassed that of his former Revered Master—the Lord Guyue!

Such terrifying speed of improvement left him incredulous.

Waves of shock surged in Yue Yu's heart. One must know that when the two first met decades ago, Xu Qing was only a Dao Revered Master.

He couldn't help but recall the rumors about Xu Qing within the Family—some said he was the Reincarnation of a peerless expert. Now he believed it, and it was very likely that he was the Rebirth of a legendary Dao Ancestor.

Otherwise, how could he have such terrifying Cultivation speed? And how could he possess such Heaven-Defying means?

Xu Qing smiled faintly, knowing Yue Yu's thoughts. His gaze, deep and profound, looked into the distance, as if piercing through layers of the Void Realm, seeing the enemy hidden in the shadows.

Xu Qing retracted his gaze, his tone calm yet carrying an unquestionable authority: "I will personally handle the matter of the Eternal Night. You only need to protect my younger brother."

Yue Yu quickly bowed and responded: "Yes, Clan Chief! This subordinate will certainly protect Young Master!"

Xu Qing nodded, his figure flickered, turning into a stream of light, and disappeared from the top of Sun Moon Peak.

Yue Yu stood rooted to the spot, unable to recover for a long time.

He gazed in the direction Xu Qing had left, his heart filled with both awe and emotion: "Clan Chief... what Realm has he reached?"

After leaving Cangwu Dao Academy, Xu Qing returned to Cangwu Ancient City. There was a station belonging to the Xu Family in this city. He left a spatial imprint here. Through this imprint, Xu Yuan and the others could directly return to the Family.

Then he disappeared from the Canglan Dao Domain...