Chapter 1392 - 699: Blocked
This scene also ignited the enthusiasm of others to become disciples, and they expressed their desire to acknowledge Lin Beichen as their master. Lin Beichen hadn’t expected such a reaction, so in front of everyone, he modestly said, "I can’t promise you all this. For so many years, I haven’t taken on any disciples. Today is the first and only time; Hu Yi is my direct disciple, and for now, I have no plans to take on anyone else. Please don’t harbor such thoughts. If there is a chance in the future, I will make an announcement to everyone."
Lin Beichen refused those who wanted to become his disciples, and the ceremony was nearing its end. He walked over to Hu Yi and handed her a jade pendant: "Take this; it is a gift from your master. From today on, you are my disciple, Lin Beichen. You must think twice before acting; do you understand?" Hu Yi looked at the jade pendant that Lin Beichen gave her and happily received it, saying joyfully, "Thank you, Master. I really like it."
Seeing Hu Yi’s joyful expression, Lin Beichen was also very happy. Today’s disciple-receiving ceremony ended smoothly and satisfactorily.
As soon as the ceremony ended, Lin Beichen handed over the jade pendant and then returned to his room to start meditating and cultivating. Hu Yi had thought that after the ceremony, Lin Beichen would teach her some Daoist arts, but she hadn’t expected Lin Beichen to leave on his own, leaving her alone in place.
Hu Yi felt very uneasy in her heart, thinking that Lin Beichen didn’t seem to value her. Although the apprenticeship ceremony was completed, he ignored her afterward, filling Hu Yi with anxiety. She had never expected it to be this way; she was eager to learn Daoist arts and was full of hope, but now she couldn’t fulfill her wish, and she naturally felt extremely unhappy.
She didn’t know how to express this dissatisfaction, nor did she have anyone to tell, so she could only sit there alone, looking into the distance. A nameless sadness surged in her heart. She felt that she had worked hard enough; why did Lin Beichen treat her this way?
Recollecting the bits and pieces of the apprenticeship ceremony, Hu Yi felt a mixture of emotions. Meanwhile, Lin Beichen was meditating in his room, completely unaware of her thoughts. Perhaps this was intentional on his part, intending to use it to temper Hu Yi’s character.
Zhou Yi saw Hu Yi sitting outside the Daoist temple with a gloomy face from afar, not knowing what had happened. When he finished his chores, he found that Hu Yi was still sitting there, weighed down by worries.
Zhou Yi couldn’t bear it and quickly walked over to Hu Yi. Hu Yi looked up at him with displeasure and asked, "Why are you here?" Seeing her strange expression, Zhou Yi frowned and asked, "What is it? You don’t want to see me? Or is something on your mind? Why are you sitting here alone in silence?"
"You just acknowledged him as your master today; shouldn’t you be happy?" When Hu Yi listened to Zhou Yi’s words, she turned her head to look at the room behind her, pouting unhappily, "I really didn’t expect Master to treat me this way. I thought after the apprenticeship ceremony, he would teach me Daoist arts, but instead, he left me alone here. Why do you think that is? Am I really that bad?"
Hu Yi confided in Zhou Yi, feeling very depressed about this matter, and couldn’t keep it to herself any longer. Zhou Yi finally understood why she was sitting here.
He slowly sat beside Hu Yi and looked up at her, saying, "Don’t be in such a hurry; everything has a process. Maybe your master has his plans. You can’t be too pushing; it appears disrespectful and impatient. Just after the apprenticeship, you want to learn Daoist arts; I think you are too impatient."
Zhou Yi patiently advised Hu Yi, hoping she would cheer up and not take it to heart. Always being gloomy would make life lose its charm and make one feel tired.
Hu Yi listened to Zhou Yi’s advice without responding. Seeing that she was still not very happy, Zhou Yi wanted her to feel better. After thinking for a bit, he began to tell stories about Lin Beichen.
From the time he met Lin Beichen, Zhou Yi remembered everything clearly. He knew Hu Yi was interested in these stories and wanted to distract her. Hu Yi quietly listened to Zhou Yi recount the story of Lin Beichen, from his initial cultivation to his subsequent cultivation advancements and all the experiences he went through.
Zhou Yi shared all with Hu Yi without reservation. Hearing about Lin Beichen’s journey from mediocrity to his current prowess made her admire him more. Through Zhou Yi’s stories, she gradually got to know Lin Beichen and found him fascinating.
It turned out the master she always admired had so many exciting stories that she wasn’t aware of. Today, she was lucky to learn from Zhou Yi, and Hu Yi felt much better, no longer gloomy, and didn’t blame Lin Beichen for neglecting her anymore.
She felt that Zhou Yi was right; she shouldn’t be so eager. She decided to follow Lin Beichen’s arrangements and act patiently. As long as Lin Beichen promised to teach her Daoist arts, she believed he would fulfill it. She also resolved to be a good disciple. Seeing that his story had an effect, Zhou Yi was also very happy. Witnessing Hu Yi’s look of admiration, he knew that Lin Beichen appeared even more mysterious and formidable in her heart.
Zhou Yi and Hu Yi talked for a long time in the room, and as night began to fall, they prepared to leave. Just as Hu Yi was about to go, she felt something was wrong behind her, as if a pair of eyes were glaring at her viciously from the darkness.
This feeling made Hu Yi’s hair stand on end, and she turned around several times to check, but her stalker was too cunning; she discovered nothing. Hu Yi knew in her heart that she was indeed being followed.
She hurried back to her room, only to find that the person had followed her and stealthily entered her room. Hu Yi was taken aback when she realized this.
She didn’t know that the one stalking her was the missionary who had previously harassed believers and was expelled by the elder. He still resented that incident and sought revenge.