Chapter 267 - 243: One way or another, what goes around comes around.
After Sword Wuji stood up, he took out a white jade long box and handed it to Wang Xiangchi.
“This is a token of my appreciation for my teacher,” Sword Wuji said. The Dao Artifact spiritual sword is second only to the nine Dao Artifact spirit swords he inherited.
From the moment he chose to take it out of the treasure house, he planned to give this Dao Artifact spiritual sword to Wang Xiangchi.
“A Dao Artifact spiritual sword, it seems you have received the inheritance of the Gray Sword Sect. Good, the path to immortality is promising for you in the future.’
“Keep this Dao Artifact spiritual sword for your own use, your master has no shortage of Dao Artifacts.” Wang Xiangchi said gratifyingly. Seeing his student so grateful, he felt that everything he had done before was worth it.
As for the Dao Artifact level spiritual sword, although it is precious, there is a Dao Artifact-level spiritual sword in the Sect Treasure Vault that his master specifically refined for him. He can take it from the treasure house at any time.
“Teacher, this is a token of my appreciation. It is also my apprenticeship gift.
“Teacher, I want to make you my master.” Sword Wuji knelt down and said.
When Sword Wuji proposed to make Wang Xiangchi his master, the river of fate slowly branched out before Wang Xiangchi, waiting for his choice.
At this moment, Wang Xiangchi remembered Xu Fan’s words.
“The rules of the sect state that I cannot take on disciples outside.” Wang Xiangchi reluctantly said.
“Master doesn’t need to acknowledge me as his disciple formally, just keep me in your heart.” Sword Wuji prostrated himself three times before Wang Xiangchi, and a cup of Spirit Tea appeared in his hand; he had prepared this in advance.
Wang Xiangchi helplessly accepted Sword Wuji’s master-apprentice formalities. He wanted to use spiritual power to help Sword Wuji stand up, but Sword Wuji was firm in his decision to become an apprentice. He would not stand up, and forcibly helping him up could harm Sword Wuji’s foundation.
After Sword Wuji prostrated himself nine times, he stood up and respectfully called out “Master”.
Wang Xiangchi felt the tea in his hand was heavier than a thousand pounds. To Xu Fan, this was the taste of fate.
“From now on, Wuji will only call out ‘Master’ when there are no outsiders.”
“So Master doesn’t have to l,vorry about violating the sect rules.” Sword Wuji had a slight grudge against the sect behind Wang Xiangchi.
“Please, Master, accept this apprenticeship gift.” Sword Wuji picked up the white jade long box from the ground and said.
“Ah, this is destiny.” Wang Xiangchi sighed in his heart.
“Take back this gift of apprenticeship. Keep it for future use, Your master has his own Dao Artifact spiritual sword.” Wang Xiangchi said.
Seeing that Wang Xiangchi was so determined, Sword Wuji didn’t press the issue.
That evening, Sword Wuji’s mother prepared an extraordinarily sumptuous dinner, gathering all the top-quality ingredients that could be purchased on the street.
“Wuji, the Sky Sword Academy suffered heavy losses and probably won’t be able to recover for quite some time.”
“What are you going to do in the future?” Wang Xiangchi took a piece of braised beef and put it in his mouth.
Wang Xiangchi, with closed eyes, savored the wonderful taste from the taste buds. He marveled that even the simplest food could be made so delicious.
“If Master doesn’t teach me, I’ll return to the Gray Sword Gate Secret Realm to cultivate.” Sword Wuji said while looking expectantly at Wang Xiangchi, hoping he could continue to teach him.
Wang Xiangchi looked at Sword Wuji and after some contemplation said, “Your sword Dao has not yet matured, and it’s not suitable for you to cultivate on your own yet.”
“So, you should travel with me to explore the cultivation world first. Once you advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage, it won’t be too late to return to the Secret Realm for cultivation.” Wang Xiangchi suggested after some thought.
That’s how Xu Fan had taught him during the Qi Refining Stage; guiding the direction of sword Dao. After reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would be allowed to self-cultivate. If he encountered any difficulties in the sword Dao, he would ask Xu Fan directly.
“Can I really travel the cultivation world with Master?” Sword Wuji said with joy.
“Yes, a Sword Cultivator does not only cultivate a sword but also gains insights into this world.’
“When you integrate your understanding of the universe into your sword Dao, you have truly achieved Great Development in Sword Dao,” Wang Xiangchi quoted what Xu Fan had told him.
“l understand.” Sword Wuji nodded in partial understanding, then asked, “Has
Niaster reached that realm yet?”
“Haha, I am still a long way off.”
“But my master has achieved it.” Wang Xiangchi said with a smile. From the last sword Xu Fan had handed to him, he had seen the changes of everything in the world. At that time, he realized that sword Dao is more than just sword Dao,
“Let’s leave it at this. You spend some quality time with your mother. I need to return to the sect to take care of some matters and then I’ll come looking for you.” Wang Xiangchi said.
He needed to go back to the sect to fully understand the final aspects of sword Dao that he hasn’t fully comprehended. Most importantly, he had to report to his master about his two new disciples.
“It should take about three months.’
“Alright. I’ll be waiting for Master at home.” Sword Wuji said.
After Wang Xiangchi and Sword Wuji’s family finished their meal, he hurried back to the Hidden Spirit Sect.
In the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan once again sat next to the Tianji Turtle, but this time he didn’t speak and just quietly spaced out.
At this moment, Xu Fan was designing Dao Artifacts for the Eldest Brother, Old Two, Old Three, and Old Four. As his disciples, their equipment must be top-class.
“For Xu Gangs Dao Artifacts, five Dao Artifact-level Spirit Beads would be refined to optimize his divine abilities, enhance their power, and add spirit storage. Other than that, there isn’t much need.”
“For the rest, just make a few minor Dao Artifacts.” Xu Fan had already sketched out a few artifacts suitable for Big Brother in his mind.
“For Old Two, begin with a big spear, adding a few spirit-storage and concealment Dao Artifacts.’
“Old Three already has a sword, just add a few artifacts to enhance his physical agility.”
“As for Old Four, forget it, with his rich wife, I don’t need to prepare Dao Artifacts for him.” Xu Fan planned..