I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 398: The named disciple is about to be born (6k please subscribe)

"It turns out that's why."

Kou Hongying's face showed a look of surprise.

Kou Hongying knew a lot about Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er.

After all, these two girls were both from the Tao family in Hanshan, and they had recently married two generations of father and son, Wei Xiuwen and Wei Changshou respectively. It was difficult for her to understand more.

Because of this, Kou Hongying knew that Tao Fangde was a figure deeply bound to the Wei family.

"The Tao family in Hanshan can be valued and cultivated by Uncle Wei. It seems that it is inseparable from this shopkeeper Tao."

Kou Hongying said with great admiration.

Nowadays, Wei Tu is already the great alchemist of the Kang Kingdom, while Tao Fangde is just a foundation-building master who is about to die. The gap between the two is as big as the sky.

When Tao Fangde was about to die, Wei Tu not only came out of seclusion in person to see him for the last time, but he also promised to train a True Lord of the Golden Elixir for the Tao family... This is enough to show the importance of Tao Fangde in Wei Tu's heart. .

Kou Hongying believes that the reason why the Wei and Tao families have reached the level they are today is not only due to Wei Tu's nostalgia for the past, but also to Tao Fangde's own abilities.

It was Tao Fangde who did good things and influenced the descendants of the Tao family in Hanshan.

……

Half a month later.

Shortly after Kou Hongying left, Tao Wenzhi and Tao Pinger rushed back to Ying Ding to see Tao Fangde one last time.

Although the two daughters Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er are not direct descendants of Tao Fangde, they and Tao Fangde are both direct descendants of the Tao family in Hanshan. Their relationship is not far apart and they are not even married for the fifth time, so they can be considered three generations of relatives.

At the same time, Wei Tu also took this opportunity to meet Tao Wenzhi, the new daughter-in-law.

A few years ago, when Wei Xiuwen and Tao Wenzhi held a Taoist couple ceremony, Wei Tu was absent due to his cultivation, so Su Bing'er only went there once in his stead.

Therefore, this meeting was the first time Wei Tu saw his daughter-in-law.

"Like, so similar!"

When Wei Tu met Tao Wenzhi for the first time, he was in a daze and almost mistakenly thought that Mei Zhen was resurrected.

Without it, Tao Wenzhi and Mei Zhen are almost carved from the same mold.

"No wonder Xiuwen is willing to marry her."

At this time, Wei Tu suddenly understood why Wei Xiuwen was willing to marry Tao Wenzhi.

If he were Wei Xiuwen, he might not be able to control himself after seeing a female nun who looked similar to his late wife.

"It's just a pity that it's not Mei Zhen after all."

Shaoqing, when he heard Tao Wenzhi calling "Dad" while serving tea, Wei Tu woke up from his memory. He shook his head and sighed secretly.

After all, the appearance may be similar, but the heart can never be fake.

Wei Xiuwen's wife, Meizhen, had died and was buried in the cemetery of Zama tribe together with his concubine Qi Feng.

"No need to be polite, just get up."

Wei Tu reached out and took the greeting tea from Tao Wenzhi. He took a sip, put it on the coffee table beside him, and said with a smile.

Originally, Wei Tu wanted to give Tao Wenzhi a beating. With his knowledge, how could he not see the Tao family's intentions behind getting married twice in succession?

But after seeing Tao Wenzhi's appearance, Wei Tu gave up this idea.

He believed in Wei Xiuwen's ability.

After all, before coming to Kang State, Wei Xiuwen was the patriarch of the Xiayamei family.

It is not so easy for him to be manipulated by Tao Wenzhi and lose his own opinion.

Today's Tao Wenzhi is most likely just a substitute for Mei Zhen... a passerby in Wei Xiuwen's life.

Although it is said to be a wife's room, it is actually no different from a concubine's room.

After the meeting, Wei Tu and Tao Wenzhi, the new daughter-in-law, had nothing to say. After a brief greeting, he waved her away.

Similarly, Wei Tu also met with Tao Ping'er, his granddaughter-in-law, and had some conversations with her.

"Now it depends on these two people, who can win Tao Fangde's favor and be given this quota."

On the fourth floor of the shop, a golden light flashed in Wei Tu's eyes and he glanced at the backyard on the first floor.

The backyard of Wei's Alchemy Shop is a resting place for the shop's magicians, alchemists, and apprentices.

Now, one of the rooms has become Tao Fangde's last place of stay before his death.

Tao Fangde died in these few days.

certainly--

Wei Tu was not too worried or eager about whether the two daughters Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er could obtain the "gold elixir quota" of the Tao family.

Whether this matter succeeds or fails is a matter of two choices for him. It won't have any impact on him.

After all, the "gold elixir quota" Tao Fangde held in his hand was what he had given to him before.

However, the success or failure of this matter is related to the future direction of the relationship between the Wei family and the Tao family.

He needs to control this general direction to a certain extent and cannot be careless.

……

Weishi Danfufang.

First floor, backyard.

In the small open space in the courtyard, there were densely packed Tao family monks, nearly thirty people.

These Tao family monks are old and young, and more than 50% are foundation-building practitioners. The remaining monks are all in the advanced stage of Qi training or above.

At this moment, all the Tao monks, without exception, were carefully looking at the old man in civilian clothes with a sallow complexion and white hair who was sitting cross-legged on the bed in the room.

This old man in commoner clothes is Tao Fangde, who is dying and is about to die.

After feeling the attention of the cultivators, Tao Fangde, whose eyes were slightly closed and seemed to be sleeping, opened his cloudy eyes and looked outside the room.

"It's noon now?"

Tao Fangde raised his head, glanced at the dazzling sunlight, coughed slightly, and smiled.

"Yes, elder, it's noon."

On the side, the second-level alchemist Tao Zhongjing, who was relatively close to Tao Fangde, walked over and whispered.

"Also, Wen Zhi and Ping Yatou... also came back to see you for the last time."

Tao Zhongjing added.

Hearing this, Tao Fangde showed a look of surprise on his face, "They are both back too?"

The married daughter, the water thrown out.

He was not a direct relative of the two women, so it was not necessary for the two women to come back to see him before his death.

After finishing speaking, Tao Fangde used his weak consciousness to look outside and saw the two daughters Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er.

After seeing the two women, Tao Fangde suddenly understood everything. He raised his head and looked at the fourth floor of the store, with a bit of self-deprecation on his face.

Back then, after Wei Tu kept his promise to return the bones of his ancestor Tao Chongzhou, he discussed with the elders and formulated a "wife clan plan" based on Wei Tu.

At almost any cost, the female cultivator from the Tao family must become a Taoist companion of the male Wei family.

Now, the plan is more than half done.

Wei Xiuwen and Wei Changshou both married female nuns from the Tao family and held Taoist couple ceremonies with the female nuns from the Tao family respectively.

But at this moment, the backlash also came.

After all, the boss he was loyal to, Wei Tu, was not an easy master to fool.

After all, he has worked hard in casual cultivation to become the famous Jindan Zhenjun he is today. He is no small person.

Moreover, the Tao family has indeed gone above and beyond.

Wei Tu can tolerate being married alone.

But I married two people one after another...

No one can easily ignore it.

Tao Fangde knew clearly why Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er came to him for the "funeral" purpose.

——Nothing more than thinking about the "golden elixir quota" in his hand.

And this is most likely due to the influence of Wei Tu.

"The wife clan succeeds, and the wife clan fails."

Tao Fangde sighed.

He understood that Wei Tu didn't care about this "gold elixir quota". What he cared about was whether Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er could make a clean break with the Tao family in Hanshan.

The Tao family can't ask for everything!

If he wanted the Hanshan Tao family to become a true wife clan and be deeply bound to the Wei family, he must use this golden elixir quota to marry Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er.

If not...

Then, from now on, the relationship between the Tao family and the Wei family is just an ordinary marriage relationship. They are not close or distant.

After all, how can Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er return their hearts to the Tao family in the future after being treated coldly? Turn your arms outward?

But for this,

Tao Fangde doesn't blame Wei Tu either.

In the final analysis, he was the one who plotted against the Wei family first. Even though this calculation is not mixed with bad intentions, it is still a calculation.

His old club, Wei Tu, had always seen through it but did not say anything.

Moreover, he acted kindly and gave him a "gold elixir quota" that should not have been given.

Without this golden elixir quota, he would not have this trouble and confusion now.

In addition, the "gold elixir quota", or the direction of the Tao family in Hanshan, has always been in his hands. No one is forcing him...it just depends on how he chooses.

"Zhongjing, do you want to become a golden elixir?"

Tao Fangde tilted his head, looked at Tao Zhongjing who was serving at the side, and asked softly.

Although his words were not loud, the people of the Tao family present were all monks, so how could they not hear every word of this sentence clearly.

The two daughters, Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er, who knew the inside story, had their hearts in their throats at this moment, fearing that Tao Zhongjing would nod in agreement and agree to this matter.

It was not difficult for them to hear that Tao Fangde wanted to leave this golden elixir spot to Tao Zhongjing.

Also, among the Tao family cultivators, only Tao Zhongjing has the best qualifications, and with the bonus of being a second-level alchemist, his future is far better than that of other clan members.

"Golden elixir? Zhongjing is certainly willing."

Tao Zhongjing answered truthfully.

The words fell.

In an instant, Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er felt cold in their hearts, secretly thinking that their chance was gone.

But soon, as Tao Fangde spoke again, hope ignited in their hearts.

"Want to become a golden elixir? Haha, that's a good thing. But you still need to become a second-level high-grade alchemist to have the opportunity to refine the green flame elixir."

"At that time, you may be able to obtain the golden elixir."

Tao Fangde seemed to be joking.

When Tao Zhongjing heard this, he didn't know why. He only thought that this elder with an excellent reputation was talking nonsense before his death because his soul was about to collapse.

Tao Fangde did not explain too much about Tao Zhongjing's doubts. He waved his hand to signal him to leave, and then called out to let Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er walk in.

"Wen Zhi, Ping'er, you are now the daughter-in-law and grandson-in-law of Senior Wei respectively." "Marrying into the Wei family can also be regarded as the lintel of my Tao family."

Tao Fangde said in a kind tone.

Hearing this, Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er couldn't answer, so they had to remain silent.

"Wen Zhi, you have ordinary qualifications. Just because you are like Mei Zhen, your family has given you training to help you succeed. Now, although I have a golden elixir quota promised by Senior Wei, it is of little use to you. .”

Tao Fangde said solemnly.

His implication was obvious that he wanted Tao Wenzhi to voluntarily give up the fight for this golden elixir spot.

Tao Fangde knew very well that the price behind the "golden elixir quota" given by Wei Tu was at most a few jade flame elixirs, and it could not be the mortal elixir.

If it is a Jade Flame Pill, then even if Tao Wenzhi gets this quota, the chance of achieving the Golden Pill is not very high.

"Elder, I..."

Upon hearing this, Tao Wenzhi suddenly turned pale, and his face looked slightly ugly.

It is true to say so, and it is true to say so. But just because of his qualifications, he was directly denied the path, which made no one feel comfortable.

"You don't need to say anything."

"Compared to you, Ping'er is more suitable for this golden elixir quota."

Tao Fangde was decisive.

Hearing this, Tao Wenzhi had no objection, but anyone could see the unwillingness on his face.

On the other hand, Tao Ping'er, who had accepted such a gift, was happy in her heart, but after she saw the look on Tao Wenzhi's face, she felt...somewhat distant from her family.

After all, if Tao Fangde can give up on Tao Wenzhi today because of her qualifications, then the family will give up on her due to other reasons in the future.

"The Wei family is my home now."

Tao Ping'er's heart suddenly became as clear as a mirror.

After finishing speaking, Tao Fangde took out the iron document that Wei Tu had given to him before and handed it to Tao Ping'er. Then he waved his sleeves and robe to signal the two girls to leave.

"Thank you, elder, for helping me!"

Tao Ping'er held the iron document in her hand, bowed to Tao Fangde with a happy face, and then walked out of the small room with Tao Wenzhi.

But just as the two girls turned around and stepped across the threshold, they heard Tao Zhongjing's mournful cry from behind, "The elder is gone!"

In an instant, both the happy Tao Ping'er and the disappointed Tao Wenzhi had mixed feelings in their hearts.

"Elder Fang De!"

Outside the house, the other Tao family monks lifted their robes and knelt down, kneeling and screaming in pain.

Although Tao Fangde did not give them the greatest opportunity before his death, they all saw in their eyes and remembered Tao Fangde's contribution to the family over the years.

They have always supported this elder who acted impartially.

"Make elixirs yourself..."

At the same moment, Tao Zhongjing, who was kneeling and crying bitterly, also understood why Tao Fangde said those words to him before he died.

The purpose is to let him strengthen himself, thereby revitalizing the family, and not to follow his own example and follow evil ways.

"Elder, Zhong Jing understands. From now on, I will definitely lead the Tao family to go its own way, reestablish the Tao family in Hanshan, and live up to your expectations!"

Tao Zhongjing kowtowed heavily.

He did not think that Tao Fangde had gone the wrong way. If he had not implemented his wife's plan and deeply bound the Wei family, the Tao family of Hanshan today would still be alive in the world and not be destroyed like other overseas Chinese families. It is still unknown.

However, at this point, the Hanshan Tao family's boat needed to turn the rudder.

In other words, if Tao Fangde and other Tao family ancestors had not created the good external environment for the Tao family, how would the Tao family have the opportunity and ambition to be independent and self-reliant today?

……

Tao Fangde's last words could also be heard clearly in Wei Tu on the fourth floor.

"Give up your golden elixir quota and give it to Tao Ping'er. I didn't expect, brother Fang De, that you think so highly of me."

Wei Tu shook his head.

Previously, he also thought that Tao Fangde would give this golden elixir quota to Tao Zhongjing in order to restore the name of the Jindan family of the Tao family in Hanshan.

Unexpectedly, this was just a false shot.

As he had initially expected, he gave the golden elixir quota to one of Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er.

This purpose is obvious, it is to prevent the relationship between the Tao family and the Wei family from becoming cold in the future.

"However, I don't know what you mean. Do you want the Hanshan Tao family to continue to be bound to the Wei family, or do you want the Hanshan Tao family to usher in true independence in the future..."

Wei Tu sighed softly. At this moment, he also understood the true meaning of what Tao Fangde said to Tao Zhongjing.

"Well, I'll just help you once, and it'll be considered a friend." Wei Tu thought silently.

Then, Wei Tu turned his palm, took out a talisman, and threw it towards the courtyard downstairs.

Under the control of mana, the talisman flew into the hut and landed in front of Tao Zhongjing.

"Senior Wei's magical aura?"

Tao Zhongjing was startled when he saw the talisman letter. He quickly stood up and bowed to the talisman letter three times before stretching out his hands and taking it.

"Named disciple?"

After seeing the contents of the talisman letter, Tao Zhongjing suddenly felt happy. He immediately apologized to the clan elder beside him, then fled out of the small courtyard and rushed to the temporary cave on the fourth floor where Wei Tu was.

"Zhongjing pays homage to Senior Wei."

Tao Zhongjing stood at the entrance of the cave, holding the talisman and bowing deeply.

As he finished speaking, the door of the cave opened in response, revealing the green-robed monk sitting cross-legged in the room.

"Tao Zhongjing, back then you followed Brother Fang De to Wei's Alchemy House and became the sitting alchemist... Brother Fang De's original intention was to let me give you some advice to you Tao family members..."

"It's just that Wei didn't stay in Danfufang for a short time due to some reasons, so this instruction has not been implemented."

"Today, Brother Fang De passed away. In memory of his old friendship, I will accept you as my registered disciple and teach you some alchemy knowledge. I wonder if you are willing?"

Wei Tu looked at Tao Zhongjing for a few times and asked.

He believed in Tao Fangde's ability to recognize people.

The fact that he was able to entrust the family's burden to Tao Zhongjing before his death is enough to prove that Tao Zhongjing's character will not have much problem.

Just now, he also saw that after Tao Zhongjing lost the Golden Elixir quota, he did not complain about Tao Fangde, but still supported Tao Fangde.

In this regard, honesty is valuable.

In addition, he now really needs a new "butler" to take care of Wei's Danfu Fang.

Today's Wei's Danfufang is not only a cash cow for him to earn spiritual stones, but also a proof that he has taken root in the Ying Ding tribe.

It cannot be abandoned from now on.

And accepting Tao Zhongjing as a registered disciple could help him solve this trivial matter.

If something happens, the disciple will do his best.

He can never do everything by himself.

"Zhongjing is willing!" Upon hearing this, Tao Zhongjing did not hesitate at all. He immediately lifted his robe and knelt down, kowtowing several times to Wei Tu.

Tao Zhongjing understood what a great opportunity it was for him to become a disciple of Wei Tu.

On the alchemy path, there is a huge difference between having the guidance of a famous teacher and not having the guidance of a famous teacher.

Moreover, apprenticeship is also in line with the Tao family's philosophy of self-reliance and self-reliance. This move is better than marriage.

"This is some of my experience in promoting to the second-level high-level alchemy master. After you accept it, you can try to figure it out. After you reach the golden elixir realm, I will teach you the third-level alchemy path..."

Seeing this, Wei Tu nodded slightly, took out a blue jade slip from his sleeve, handed it to Tao Zhongjing who was kneeling on the ground with magic power, and gave instructions.

"Thank you, Master."

Tao Zhongjing took the jade slip and thanked him.

"Besides, I will leave Wei's Danfu Fang to you to take care of today. Everything will be done according to the old rules when Brother Fang De was here. If there are any changes, please inform me in advance."

Wei Tu will explain again.

Tao Zhongjing had no objection to this. He even believed that this was Wei Tu's respect and trust in him.

After all, Wei's Danfufang is also a big industry in Hujiexian City.

……

After dealing with the trivial matters after Tao Fangde's death, Wei Tu returned to Yunque Residence to prepare for a new round of retreat.

This time in retreat, Wei Tu did not rush to improve his Qi refining skills, but instead turned around and swallowed the "true spirit flesh and blood" he had previously received from Cao Mi, thereby slowly improving his body refining skills. .

Just like in the foundation building realm.

The physical condition of the body also has a certain impact on the monk's chances of conceiving a baby.

Although Wei Tu has been blessed by many Nascent Soul opportunities and the chance of forming a baby is already high, no matter who it is, they will try their best to increase their chances of breakthrough before making a breakthrough.

After all, this is a matter of life and death.

In addition, after Shen Yunqiu's death, Wei Tu was no longer so urgent about having a baby.

He was now in no imminent danger.

Wei Tu opened the brocade box, took out a small piece of silver flesh that still felt warm, tore open a small part, and swallowed it alive.

"Is this true spirit flesh and blood?"

The moment he swallowed it, Wei Tu felt surging spiritual power coming out of the flesh and blood in his stomach, constantly impacting his internal organs.

You must know that these true spirit flesh and blood have lost tens of thousands of years of spirituality after Yueying Xuefeng died.

"He is worthy of being a true spiritual descendant comparable to Yuanying Daxiu. His flesh and blood spirituality is indeed extraordinary."

Wei Tu was so pleasantly surprised that he began to refine the spirituality in the flesh and blood of these true spirits with the help of "The Immortal Source Sutra of Casting the Way".

Soon, under the refining of "The Immortal Origin Sutra of Casting the Way", drops of milky white spiritual liquid gradually condensed deep in his bone marrow.

Wei Tu's body refining skills also began to gradually rise through this.

It's just a pity that the true spirit's flesh and blood are limited. After half a year of refining, the true spirit flesh and blood in Wei Tu's hand was all consumed.

"With about two more boxes, my body training level will probably reach the peak of the third level."

Wei Tu secretly felt pity.

"However, there is no rush. After I break through the Nascent Soul realm, I will go to Ningyue Palace and exchange two boxes with Cao Mi." Wei Tu thought to himself.

Things that were difficult for him at the Golden Core stage were not necessarily difficult at the Nascent Soul stage.

If it doesn't work, just find another way.

Next, Wei Tu changed his skills and began to practice "Shenmu Yuan Gong", slowly accumulating cultivation.

There is no time to practice.

In the blink of an eye, another twenty years have passed.

In the past twenty years, except for the dispute between the Gujianshan and Dijianshan factions and the strike, nothing major happened in the outside world.

As for the mastermind behind killing Shen Yunqiu...

For some unknown reason, Jingshui Pavilion seemed to have encountered inexplicable resistance after investigating for several years, and was forced to suspend the investigation and pretend that nothing happened.

And after these twenty years, the day when Wei Tu condenses his Nascent Soul is coming soon.

(End of this chapter)