Translator: AnubisTL
"That senior lived in an era long past," Li Qing said, shaking his head. "It's only natural you wouldn't know him." He thought to himself, Senior Bai Ling is an ancient figure from the primordial era. When he roamed the world, these people's great-grandfathers hadn't even been born yet.
Even if he revealed Senior Bai Ling's name, they would likely know nothing about him.
Li Qing had indeed come to fulfill his promise, wanting to see how he could assist the Hua Clan.
However, Old Man Hua was remarkably rigid, fearfully refusing all of Li Qing's goodwill. He dared not accept any favors, whether it was life-extending spirit herbs or arcane codices.
When Li Qing even offered to provide spiritual materials to refine a yellow-grade spirit treasure for them, Old Man Hua was utterly terrified.
"How could we possibly accept such a great favor from a senior like you?" Old Man Hua shook his head repeatedly, refusing to accept anything. "It's enough that Senior Limitless keeps the Hua Clan in mind. We could never accept your gifts!"
The leaders of the other clans wore complex expressions.
Seeing Old Man Hua's stubbornness, Li Qing frowned slightly, then pondered the matter seriously.
Soon, his brow relaxed, and he chuckled softly. "I've recently considered taking on a disciple. Does your clan have any promising young talents with good aptitude? I might be willing to guide them. If they're interested, I could even bring them to the Lingyun Sect for cultivation."
To become the disciple of a great power in the divine transformation realm!
This was an unparalleled opportunity. With such a connection, one could walk unchallenged through the human realm.
It wasn't just Old Man Hua who was tempted; the other Nascent Soul realm cultivators present were also eager to become Li Qing's disciples.
Hearing this, Old Man Hua's expression grew hesitant. This concerned the dao path and future of his clan's younger generation, making it impossible for him to refuse so decisively.
"Among the Hua Clan's younger generation of suitable age, the most talented only possesses a triple spirit root aptitude," Old Man Hua said with a wry smile. "I fear they wouldn't meet your esteemed senior's standards."
This was a common problem among immortal dao clans. Even a powerful branch of Bright King Valley couldn't guarantee exceptional cultivation aptitude in every generation of their descendants.
In truth, a triple spirit root aptitude was already quite remarkable.
Before long, a beautiful woman with late Nascent Soul realm cultivation couldn't resist speaking up. "Senior Limitless, our clan recently produced a junior with a Heavenly Fire Spirit Root aptitude. Since you also specialize in the fire dao, perhaps you might consider taking them as a disciple?"
The Heavenly Fire Spirit Root was simply another name for a heavenly spirit root with the fire attribute. In the vast cultivation world, different regions had their own terms for it.
Li Qing was somewhat surprised to hear about a junior with such exceptional aptitude. Heavenly spirit roots were not something one could simply find at will.
Unfortunately, his purpose in accepting a disciple this time wasn't to pass on his inheritance, but merely to repay a favor owed to Senior Bai Ling from long ago.
Li Qing shook his head. "To be honest, my innate aptitude is quite ordinary—just a quadruple spirit root lacking the water element."
"My daoist arts aren't suited for those with extraordinary talent. They're better suited for those who bloom late in life."
The beautiful woman paused slightly, then let out a bitter laugh, wisely ceasing her attempts to persuade him.
She understood Li Qing's true intentions perfectly well. Her earlier suggestion had merely been an attempt to secure an advantage for her lineage's junior.
After all, being accepted into the sect of a divine transformation great power would bring prosperity and prestige to her lineage for generations to come.
At this point, Li Qing spoke again, "How about this? Take me to see the young talents of your lineage. If I find someone I like, I'll personally ask if they're willing to become my disciple. What do you think?"
Having a great power of the divine transformation realm make such an offer, Old Man Hua naturally wasn't one to miss the opportunity. He nodded and said, "Then please wait a moment, Senior!"
Soon after, at Old Man Hua's summons, all the children of the Hua Clan with spirit root aptitude were gathered.
There weren't many—only about thirty in total—and their aptitudes varied greatly. The best were just seven or eight children with triple spirit roots, while the rest were cultivators with quadruple or five spirit roots.
The children fidgeted nervously as they gathered. They had overheard their masters talking about the situation on the way here.
They had been told that a senior expert had come to take on disciples, and that this expert's cultivation was so powerful, it surpassed even that of Valley Master Zhao of Bright King Valley!
Some were wildly excited, others were bewildered, and a few even had snot dripping from their noses, completely oblivious to the gravity of the situation.
"Senior Limitless, these are the descendants of my lineage with spirit root aptitude. What do you think?"
As soon as the children saw Old Man Hua, they all shouted in unison, "Grandpa! Grandpa!"
"Grandpa, Hua Xiaoque snuck into your cave abode again to steal spirit wine!"
"Zhao Fan and I made a bet on who would reach the mid qi refining realm first. Grandpa, please help me!"
"..."
Looking at his lively descendants, Old Man Hua's eyes softened with affection. He turned to the children and said, "This is Senior Limitless. Quick, greet Senior Limitless! If any of you are chosen as his disciple, it would be a blessing earned over three lifetimes!"
Instantly, the children's curious gazes all turned to Li Qing.
"Greetings, Senior Limitless!"
Hearing the children's clear voices, a faint smile appeared on Li Qing's face, and he nodded.
He carefully scanned each child. The oldest was no more than eleven or twelve years old, while the youngest was only four or five—the perfect age to lay the foundation for their immortal dao.
Soon, Li Qing's gaze settled on one particular child.
A flicker of astonishment flashed through Li Qing's eyes, his expression momentarily dazed.
Old Man Hua noticed this immediately and asked anxiously, "Senior Limitless, is something wrong?"
Li Qing gradually regained his composure, his mind still reeling from a maelstrom of thoughts.
The child he had just observed bore a striking resemblance to someone from his memories—someone not from this world, but a long-deceased acquaintance from the World of Eternal Night.
Though the memory was distant, Li Qing clearly recalled the man's name. It was during his martial arts training in Blackrock City, when he and the Righteous Gang had overthrown the Yan Family.
"Child, come here," Li Qing said gently.
The seven-year-old boy he had singled out rose hesitantly, his face etched with confusion, and approached Li Qing.
"What's your name?"
The child instinctively replied, "I'm Hua Huai Ren!"
"No, you're Zhao Kou."
The moment the name Zhao Kou was uttered, the boy who called himself Hua Huai Ren froze, a bewildered expression spreading across his face. Yet he stubbornly retorted:
"Senior Limitless, I'm not Zhao Kou. My parents said my name is Huai Ren, meaning 'to cherish benevolence and righteousness.'"
"But that name sounds familiar... like I've heard it somewhere before. Is he from the Zhao family's main lineage?"
Hearing these words, Li Qing's heart surged with a tempestuous sea of emotions, his mind racing with a torrent of thoughts.
Every hair on his body stood on end, a dizzying sensation washing over him.
What was this? Two similar flowers? Or could there truly be reincarnation in the unseen realms?
After living for so long, experiencing two worlds, had he finally encountered such a phenomenon?!
(End of the Chapter)
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