The heavens began with the Divine Condor becoming the disciple of the Old Urchin.

Chapter 16: Becoming an Apprentice

We've entered an ancient tomb?

Qian Jin was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but then immediately realized that Xiaolongnu was probably planning to use the jade bees to repel the enemy.

I was careless. I was so focused on fighting alongside Little Dragon Girl that I completely forgot about this.

If I had known, I would have preferred to stage a self-inflicted injury; perhaps I could have stayed in the ancient tomb for a while longer.

Now that I am unharmed, I estimate that after we defeat the enemy, Xiaolongnu will ask me to leave.

Although I feel regretful, what's done is done, so I should cherish the time that's left.

So he quickly nodded and followed Xiaolongnu into the ancient tomb.

As soon as the three entered the ancient tomb, Xiaolongnu immediately released the jade bees.

Huo Du and his group had just caught up when they were attacked by the jade bees. They were stung terribly and fled in disgrace.

Upon seeing this, Qian Jin quickly bowed to Xiaolongnu and said:

"My name is Qian Jin, and I have met Miss Long."

I never expected Miss Long to possess such skill in repelling enemies. My actions of standing guard outside just now seemed somewhat superfluous; I apologize for the embarrassment you caused, Miss Long.

Upon hearing this, Xiaolongnu returned the greeting and said:

"Young Master Qian single-handedly held off so many thieves for the sake of my Ancient Tomb Sect, and I am still very grateful to him."

Now that the enemy has retreated, young hero Qian, please return!

"..."

So aloof!

He only said one sentence before seeing the guest out.

After Xiaolongnu finished speaking, she left on her own, leaving Qian Jin with a helpless expression.

Although I knew that Xiaolongnu had a cold personality, I still found it a little difficult to get used to her when we first met.

However, aside from her personality, Xiaolongnu's beauty is truly breathtaking, making people involuntarily infatuated with her.

No wonder Yin Zhiping fell deeply in love with Xiaolongnu after meeting her.

Such beauty is irresistible to most men.

"Young Master Qian, Young Master Qian!"

Granny Sun's voice brought Qian Jin back to his senses. He quickly chuckled awkwardly and said:

"Grandma, what about Miss Long?"

Grandma Sun smiled upon hearing this and said:

"My surname is Sun. Young Master Qian, you can just call me Granny Sun. That's just how my daughter is. Please don't take offense, Young Master Qian."

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin also laughed and said:

"How could that be!"

After Xiaolongnu left, Qian Jin had no intention of staying in the Ancient Tomb any longer. Moreover, he was still thinking about Yang Guo, so he immediately took his leave and rushed back to Chongyang Palace.

……

Chongyang Palace.

Zhao Zhijing and the others also rushed back, and were then reprimanded by Wang Chuyi, who accused him of not being able to distinguish between friend and foe, and of diverting all the forces guarding Chongyang Palace to block Guo Jing.

Zhao Zhijing looked aggrieved after being scolded.

It was Guo Jing who shattered the stone tablet and then fought his way up. Moreover, his opponent was highly skilled in martial arts and of unknown origin. If he didn't mobilize the great formation to stop him, could he just stand by and watch the opponent come up?

However, he only dared to think these things in his heart, and naturally dared not say them out loud.

Seeing that Wang Chuyi had finished his tirade, Qiu Chuji said:

"Junior Brother Wang, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Zhijing. If anyone is to blame, it is only because everything happened too coincidentally."

If Jing'er hadn't accidentally smashed the stone tablet at the foot of the mountain, there probably wouldn't have been any misunderstandings later on.

Now that the enemy has retreated, let's not pursue the matter any further!

Upon hearing this, Wang Chuyi snorted and said:

"Hmph, if it weren't for your Uncle Qiu pleading for you, I would have punished you severely."

"If you hadn't moved the Big Dipper Formation, the enemy wouldn't have been able to suddenly attack and even harm your Uncle Hao."

Standing beside Guo Jing, Yang Guo couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zhao Zhijing, who had blocked their way and captured him at Chongyang Palace, being scolded and unable to utter a sound.

"Serves you right for not being able to distinguish friend from foe, and you even called me Uncle Guo a lecherous thief! Now you know what you've been taught!"

"you……"

Zhao Zhijing was already full of grievances, and now that Yang Guo was mocking him, he immediately became anxious.

If it weren't for his fellow martial uncles and Guo Jing being there, he would have really wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing immediately shouted:

"Guo'er, don't be rude. This is your Uncle Zhao. Hurry up and pay your respects."

It's my martial uncle again.

Stopped by Guo Jing, Yang Guo reluctantly bowed to Zhao Zhijing and said:

"Greetings, Uncle Zhao."

Qiu Chuji, who was standing to the side, saw that Yang Guo had finished his greetings and said:

"Jing'er, this Zhao Zhijing is Junior Brother Wang's eldest disciple. Among the three generations of disciples, his martial arts are the strongest."

"If you want Yang Guo to become a disciple of the Quanzhen School, why not make Zhao Zhijing his master?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing said:

"This fellow Daoist's martial arts are superb. It would be wonderful if Guo'er could become his disciple."

After saying this, he pulled Yang Guo to perform the apprenticeship ceremony for Zhao Zhijing, and then thanked Zhao Zhijing in person.

Standing to the side, Lu Qingdu saw that Yang Guo, who had almost burned him to death just now, had become his junior brother in the blink of an eye, and his heart immediately stirred.

Now that Guo Jing is protecting this kid, he wouldn't dare to do anything.

However, after Guo Jing leaves, he, as the senior brother, will have to properly discipline his junior brother.

Yang Guo was quick-witted and immediately sensed the malice emanating from Lu Qingdu.

He immediately felt a sense of foreboding.

This fat Taoist priest had a grudge against him and was also Zhao Zhijing's disciple. Now that Uncle Guo was here, he was naturally safe.

But after Uncle Guo leaves, the other party will definitely seek revenge.

So he quickly said:

"Uncle Guo, can I find a different master?"

Guo Jing was furious upon hearing this and said:

"Nonsense! You've already kowtowed, so Brother Zhao will always be your master. How can you just change him with a single word?"

"Hurry up and apologize to your master!"

Little did Yang Guo know that Guo Jing was the most respectful teacher in his life, and what Yang Guo had just said was utterly disrespectful to Guo Jing.

Seeing Guo Jing suddenly lose his temper, he looked aggrieved and hesitated to apologize to Zhao Zhijing.

Seeing Guo Jing growing increasingly angry, Qiu Chuji quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, saying:

"Jing'er, children don't understand, you don't have to force him to admit his mistakes."

"From now on, he will stay in the Quanzhen Sect, and we will discipline him properly so that he can get on the right path."

After saying that, he beckoned Yang Guo over, signaling him to come over, before continuing in a deep voice:

"Guo'er, the rule in our martial arts world is that once you become an apprentice, you cannot change it."

From this day forward, Zhao Zhijing will always be your master. Even if you encounter another famous master in the future, you must obtain your master's verbal permission before you can take a second master.

Do you understand?

Upon hearing this, Yang Guo knew that changing masters today was impossible, so he could only nod, indicating that he understood Qiu Chuji's teachings.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, a figure suddenly darted over and arrived in the arena in the blink of an eye.

"This young man and I hit it off immediately, and I like him very much."

Since he's unwilling to become Zhao Zhijing's disciple, why not let him become my disciple instead?