Shi Feiyang had long planned not to take on any more disciples.

His official disciples were actually not very many: female disciples Xiong Man and Deng Bagu, male disciples Lin Han and Shi Sheng, and the unusual disciples Jin Xunu, Yuan Hua, and Huo Wuhai.

He was actually very cautious about taking on disciples, choosing them with great care.

This time, he had taken in Qiu Yuan as his closed-door disciple, and he truly intended not to take on any more after this.

When a disciple is accepted, an Immortal Sword must be given.

Shi Feiyang thought for a bit and took out the Three Yangs One Qi Sword, "These three swords were once used by your master during his travels in the past. They are relics from Sword Immortal Zhang Mian of the Han Dynasty. Sun, Shaoyang, and Shaoyang, all connected in one qi."

These three swords were top-tier Immortal Swords, and after being sacrificially refined by Shi Feiyang's efforts, the burst of brilliant light they emitted immediately filled the entire cave with dazzling and bizarre colors.

Qiu Yuan was overjoyed, first kneeling to kowtow in thanks, and then taking them with both hands.

He gently picked up one, and the other two "clang clang" rose on their own to follow, with a slight shake, they released a seven-color sword rainbow a zhang long.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing the sword!" Qiu Yuan was so excited that his little face turned red, and he was about to kneel down again to give thanks.

Shi Feiyang grabbed his arm, "No need for that, you just focus on your cultivation. To inherit and glorify my Dao lineage in the future is the greatest thanks to me."

He taught Qiu Yuan his own direct lineage method of Sword Refining, while Lei Xun looked on with envy, unable to hide his admiration.

He had seen their master, Shadow of Death Qiu Shaoliang, wields a sword, as well as many sword-wielding martial uncles, but none could compare to the Three Yangs One Qi Sword, and Qiu Yuan had suddenly gotten three...

"The Flying Sword of Master Ancestor is definitely better than this," he thought secretly in his heart.

After all, he was just a kid, and it was natural for him to feel a sense of comparison when he saw his little friend get something good.

Shi Feiyang saw him looking pitiful, a bit like when a son's classmate comes to visit the house, where you can't only make good food for your own child, but also need to share some with the visitors.

So, he decided to give him the two flying knives and two Flying Forks he had acquired from the mountain hermit, as well as a Miasma Pearl, teaching him how to use them:

"I'll teach you to refine these two flying knives and Flying Forks into a set of Magical Treasures each. The Miasma Pearl is the same, but your Mana is insufficient, so you can only use the pearl once; once thrown, it cannot be recalled."

Lei Xun was finally happy and thanked him repeatedly.

After several more days had passed and they had refined the swords and treasures, Shi Feiyang said, "I am going to find my child. Yuan'er must come with me. Will you join us, Xun'er?"

Lei Xun nodded, "I've sworn brotherhood with Yuan'er. I'm not in a hurry to return to Lu Mountain right now, so I'll go with you to look for them."

"Good!" Shi Feiyang finished speaking and waved his hand, casting brilliant light all over the ground, and teleported away. Once outside, he identified the direction and headed straight for the Southeast.

Just as they began their journey, they happened upon Xin Chenzi and Sui Yin, along with four other disciples formerly under the Green Robe Ancestor, coming face to face.

Shi Feiyang and the others passed by them in the air, invisible in his aura, unseen by them. Qiu Yuan and Lei Xun could clearly see the four coming their way and were startled.

But it was just for a moment, and Shi Feiyang had already reached a thousand li away before the two children could even exclaim.

"What's wrong? Got scared?" Shi Feiyang asked.

"No... It's just that we brushed past them unexpectedly," said Qiu Yuan, sincerely feeling the strength of his master's Mana, his heart thumping wildly. He felt he had truly hit good fortune, having found a magnificent treasure. Turning his head to look up at his master's profile, his heart was full of infinite anticipation for the future.

Just concerning Sui Yin, who was flying westward with his companions, he suddenly felt as if someone had lightly patted his arm or as if a breeze had brushed his sleeve.

After they stopped, he rolled up his sleeve and found a line of words on his arm: "If you want to live, turn back now. Beneath Baiyang Mountain, a new chance at life awaits."

These sixteen characters were as if inscribed on his skin with ink, deeply embedded and unremovable.

He was shocked and baffled, clueless as to how these words materialized on his arm or who did it.

He tried to recall any peculiar incidents, including the sensation just moments ago. But it clearly happened in broad daylight while they were flying swiftly through the sky. It would be impossible for someone to catch up and mark words on the inside of his arm—a literally impossible feat!

When could it have been?

He racked his brain to recall recent events but couldn't come to any clear conclusion, perplexed beyond measure.

The other three companions saw his odd behavior and came over to look. Xin Chenzi, the most calculating of them all, alert around his junior disciples, instantly teleported over and grabbed his arm, "Junior brother, what are you looking at?"

"Ah? I..." Sui Yin was somewhat flustered, but upon looking at his arm again, the inscription had miraculously disappeared.

Xin Chenzi and the others all leaned in to look, but Sui Yin's skin was clean, with nothing on it...

Shi Feiyang recognized the man; he was the one he had "let go" during his and Ni Fangxian's purge of Bai Man Mountain years ago—it was Sui Yin.

In the original story, Sui Yin was one of the better disciples under Green Robe Ancestor. Shi Feiyang had spared his life back then and now wanted to lend him a hand again.

During the time he spent teaching the two youngsters the arts of Sword Refining and Magical Treasure creation, Shi Feiyang had figured out Mo Zhui's location.

He flew directly to Baiyang Mountain with Qiu Yuan and Lei Xun, a place where the True Master of Sun once practiced Cultivation and immortal techniques.

Upon arrival at Baiyang Mountain and entering the Huayu Cave, they saw reliefs carved on the stone walls of the cave—these were the famous White Sun Diagrams, totaling three hundred and sixty-five images, the foundational Cultivation methods of the Mysterious Sect.

Shi Feiyang had long been aware of this place, but to him, it was of no use.

In the original story, Cui Wugu took Ling Yunfeng away from the Human World because she had personal matters to attend to, and she left her here to practice Cultivation according to the Diagrams, which later led to the storyline where she teamed up with Yang Jin to break into the Wuhua Family's ancient tomb.

Now, the timeline had completely changed, and Cui Wugu had not brought Ling Yunfeng here.

"Master Shi!" A woman's voice came from the depths of the cave.

Shi Feiyang stood outside the entrance to the inner cave and faintly smiled, "Have I disturbed your intimate moment?"

The individuals inside quickly came out—one male, one female—the female was Shi Longgu, and the male looked to be in his twenties, handsome and dashing.

Upon seeing Shi Feiyang, Shi Longgu blushed and introduced him—the man was her new lover, surnamed Xia. She had saved him from the pit of a thousand snakes during a visit to the Five Poison Sect seeking vengeance.

Young Master Xia had heard his sister-disciple, who was under the care of the Silk Celestial Mother, talking to the Five Poison Sect's Saintess about Baiyang Mountain and that there was a Needle Formula and two boxes of sharp baits left by the True Master of Sun.

Shi Longgu, being proficient with needles, came in search of the Needle Formula. After arriving here, she also discovered the White Sun Diagrams and began practicing them.

However, she didn't realize that these Diagrams must be practiced by those without any prior foundation. If one's prior Cultivation had been within the Mysterious Sect, practicing the Diagrams wouldn't cause harm. However, as she was from a different school, her qi became chaotic after practicing, showing signs of Deviation.

Young Master Xia, being a martial knight, was perfectly suited to practice the White Sun Diagrams. Seeing her on the verge of Deviation, he hurried to help but didn't know the correct method.

Initially attracted by his handsome and charming appearance, Shi Longgu found herself unable to resist and embraced him, holding him tightly.

Seeing that she was a female Immortal, pretty and lovely, Young Master Xia also felt affection, and the two rolled together, mutually rewarding each other.

Shi Feiyang's arrival seemed to spoil their moment, but in fact, at the last minute, he woke Shi Longgu to awareness, preventing her from losing her Yuan Yin. She managed to redirect the Pure Yin Qi about to be dissipated back into her Dantian; otherwise, she would have been stripped of her Dao Level... Of course, with the complexity of Yin and Yang, it was very possible that she could bear his child.

Shi Longgu expressed her gratitude to Shi Feiyang with considerable embarrassment.

Indeed, her affection for Shi Feiyang was quite special. She held him in high regard, as a respected elder she could only look up to, and also felt like he was a brother who could take care of her. At the same time, she thought highly of Shi Feiyang, fantasizing more than once about him being her husband, even meditating on a scenario where Shi Feiyang held and kissed her...

Of course, whenever she was about to release, terrifying visions of the Demon Realm would suddenly interrupt, such as her belly splitting open to reveal a blood-soaked Demon Embryo with sharp teeth, startling her out of her Meditative State.

Her body had almost been fully seen by Shi Feiyang, who had stayed by her side to assist her childbirth when the Demon was born...

Now that Shi Feiyang had walked in on her again, even though she was behind thick stone walls, she suspected that with his Divine Power he could see right through them.

Thinking about this, Shi Longgu's cheeks grew even redder as she looked at Shi Feiyang with a complex expression.

Shi Feiyang knew what she was thinking and simply asked her what she was doing there.

Shi Longgu replied that she had come for the White Yang Needle Skill. Shi Feiyang calculated briefly and pointed in a certain direction.

Following his direction, she moved aside a rock about a yard long, and indeed, beneath it, she found a Jade Box—just like the legend stated, containing a Needle Formula and two boxes of sharp baits.

Shi Longgu was overjoyed, opened a box of the sharp bait to share with everyone, and gave the entire remaining box to Qiu Yuan.

"Master Shi hasn't taken on a disciple in many years, and you've earned his favor. Study Immortal Law well under him, and your potential is limitless. It's our first meeting, and I have nothing much to offer as your sister, except that I'm particularly skilled at refining needles. I'll give you a little trinket. My things probably can't compare to what your master gives you—they're like battered copper and rotten iron—but they can easily subdue ordinary Sword Immortals."

She presented Qiu Yuan with a White Jade Gourd that hid seventy-two Earth Evil Flying Needles, each with its own method of use, which she passed on to Qiu Yuan.

Qiu Yuan didn't accept it immediately but looked to Shi Feiyang first. Seeing Shi Feiyang nod in approval, he then took the gourd and thanked her repeatedly.

"What a polite young friend, and good-looking too. After you grow up, you'll surely be even more handsome."

In fact, Qiu Yuan was already over sixteen and hardly a young friend, but Shi Longgu, with her decades of age, could easily be his grandmother according to the procreation speed of the Mortal World.

Of course, Shi Longgu only fancied tall and robust handsome men, and had no interest in someone like Qiu Yuan. She merely complimented him casually.

Shi Longgu then asked Shi Feiyang, "Does the True Master have some business here? Although my Mana is weak, I'm willing to do whatever I can to help."

Shi Feiyang nodded, "Indeed, you've come at the right time. There is a matter that you can help me with."

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