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Chapter 50: Sending Rubbish My Way?
Chapter 50: Sending Rubbish My Way?
"Su Nan from the Southern Region, here to pay respects!"
The powerful voice echoed throughout the entire Wuji Mountain, causing a momentary silence before a flurry of whispers erupted.
"Who dares to make such a ruckus on Wuji Mountain? Do they want to die?"
"Truly audacious! Are they disregarding the Northern Region's Martial Sanctuary? I'll go and deal with this person!"
Several young, hot-blooded martial artists, their heads full of muscle, angrily rushed toward the mountain gate.
However, some of the older martial cultivators, upon seeing these hotheaded young warriors, turned pale with fear.
"Back! All of you, get back! Are you tired of living? The person coming is Su Nan from the Su family, the Lord of the Southern Region!"
"Truly fearless like a newborn calf, a peak Near-Emperor coming to pay respects is already a great honor. Do you really expect someone to announce his arrival?"
"Go back and practice your punches. If you make any more noise, I'll break your legs."
Su Nan's declaration had shaken the entire Wuji Mountain.
Stewards and elders hurriedly stepped in to calm the disciples, fearing any mishap that might offend the distinguished guest.
A peak Near-Emperor! And one in the prime of his life, wielding an Imperial Weapon. The weight of his presence was immense, and no one dared to be the slightest bit careless.
"Ha-ha-ha, Brother Su's visit truly brings glory to Wuji Mountain. I apologize for not welcoming you sooner."
Accompanied by a robust laugh, a towering middle-aged man with a surging aura led a group of people to the mountain gate.
The leader was none other than Wuji Mountain's new patriarch, Wu Qiong!
The others following him were all at least Supreme Elders, each exuding formidable power.
There was no choice; they were welcoming the Lord of a Region, and Wuji Mountain could afford no mistakes.
"Ha, Brother Wu, there's no need for such formality. We fought side by side against the demon races back in the day. It's been hundreds of years already."
Seeing his old friend, Su Nan's face showed a hint of surprise and a genuine smile.
He hadn't expected that the little guy who used to follow him had grown into the patriarch of a sect.
"Brother Su's might from those days is still fresh in my memory."
Wu Qiong sighed, remembering how Su Nan had earned his reputation in battle.
A single man with a spear, he had swept through ten thousand demon troops, and not a single demon dared to cross the line.
When Su Nan said they had fought side by side, he had merely been shouting encouragement from behind.
"Bring wine and set up a feast. Today, we must drink until we fall asleep!"
After his heartfelt words, Wu Qiong grabbed Su Nan's arm and warmly led him toward the mountain gate.
Along the way, countless Wuji Mountain disciples peeked curiously, trying to catch a glimpse of the legendary domain lord.
After all, there were only five domain lords in the world.
"Brother Wu is the current patriarch of Wuji Mountain. It seems the matter of finding a teacher should go smoothly."
Su Nan's face broke into a smile.
Back in the day, he had also practiced martial arts and had given a lot of guidance to those young warriors on the demon battlefield, earning their respect.
Finding a teacher should be a simple matter.
...
Shortly after, the Wuji Grand Hall was filled with exquisite dishes and fine wine, with various Supreme Elders in attendance.
After a few rounds of drinks and dishes, Wu Qiong, as the host, smiled lightly and spoke first.
"Brother Su, as the Lord of a Region, you must be extremely busy. To travel such a great distance, there must be something important."
"Brother Su, if you need anything, just say it. I, Wu Qiong, will not hesitate to help."
Upon hearing this, everyone put down their cups and looked curiously at Su Nan.
"Brother Wu, you speak directly, so I will be straightforward as well.
Su Nan smiled and said, "I’ve come to seek a master teacher for my son."
"Many paths exist in the world, but for the foundation of cultivation, martial arts are supreme. And the foremost expert in martial arts foundation is none other than Wu Jiuling of Wuji Mountain."
"I was wondering if your esteemed sect has any plans for Wu Jiuling to take on a disciple?"
Su Nan had expected this to be a simple matter, but to his surprise, the crowd present all wore troubled expressions.
"This..."
Wu Qiong hesitated, then laughed bitterly. "Brother Su, you’ve likely heard some of the rumors about Elder Jiuling."
"He’s tough, stubborn, and has a temper to match. Unless he personally approves, he won’t take on a disciple, even if you threatened to cut off his head."
A Supreme Elder nearby added, "Head of the Su Family might not know, but a few days ago, an elder from the Northern Domain’s Tianwu Sect brought their young master to seek Wu Jiuling as a teacher."
"But Jiuling just glanced at him and walked away, bluntly saying, 'What kind of waste are you sending me? I won’t take him.'"
Su Nan’s lips twitched.
The Tianwu Sect was the top sect in the Northern Domain, equal in status to the Su Family in the Southern Domain.
In other words, that young master was the son of a domain lord.
And Wu Jiuling dismissed him as a waste?
"This Wu Jiuling..."
Su Nan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. "He’s got some nerve. What will that old coot from Tianwu do about it?"
Tianwu Zhao Shanke, the domain lord of the Northern Domain, had had many run-ins with Su Nan.
When Su Nan called Tianwu an old coot, everyone present jumped, pretending not to hear.
From what they knew, these two domain lords were far from friends.
"Tianwu... the domain lord almost came to kill."
Wu Qiong laughed bitterly. "I had to personally apologize to calm things down."
"But Tianwu declared that if Wu Jiuling won’t take on a disciple, then he should never do so."
"Should I ever find out that Wu Jiuling takes on even one disciple, the Tianwu Sect won’t let it go."
Wu Qiong looked at Su Nan with a helpless expression.
"Brother Su, you can see the difficulty in finding a disciple for Elder Jiuling."
"His lifespan is nearing its end, and he has no fear of death, so his standards for a disciple are extremely high!"
"Secondly, if Elder Jiuling takes on a disciple, the Tianwu Sect..."
He didn’t finish, but the Wuji Mountain elders all smiled bitterly.
Wuji Mountain was strong, but caught between two domain lords, they couldn’t afford to offend either.
But the Su Family was reasonable, unlike the Tianwu Sect, which was often domineering.
They hoped to appeal to Su Nan’s sense of reason.
But Su Nan had come all this way; he wouldn’t just leave easily.
"The Tianwu Sect won’t let it go?"
"That old coot is quite domineering. What does it matter to him whether someone takes on a disciple or not?"
Su Nan said irritably, "Don’t worry about the Tianwu Sect. If they have any complaints, let them come to the Southern Domain and find the Su Family."
"It’s been years since they’ve caused trouble, and now they’ve even spawned a son. How shameful."
The crowd’s eyes widened, and one of the Supreme Elders quickly cast a protective barrier.
"No need to fear. Bring Wu Jiuling here. The decision to take on a disciple isn’t up to others; he must make the choice himself." Su Nan waved his hand.
Wu Qiong nodded helplessly and gave the order.
Soon, a disheveled, thin old man stumbled into the hall, clearly drunk.
"Burp, what do you want from me?"
(End of Chapter)
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