Chapter 22

"Since we've come to this point, I can't say much more. Believe it or not, this is all the help I can offer you." Bai Wuchen said indifferently.

He knew that the great man was incredibly powerful, and if he disliked people talking about him behind his back, he would be in trouble. Therefore, he dared not continue.

Zhao Laotou looked at Bai Wuchen suspiciously and said solemnly, "Are you sure everything you said is true?"

"Absolutely true!" Bai Wuchen nodded.

"Whoa—"

Zhao Laotou remained calm on the surface, but inwardly he was taken aback.

If it's true, this great man is too terrifying. Could he be a celestial being descended from heaven?

Zhao Laotou immediately realized this was an opportunity for him!

"I'll follow you tomorrow. If you dare to deceive me, I'll fight you with my old bones," Zhao Laotou said.

The next day, while the sky was still hazy, Bai Wuchen led Zhao Laotou and others to Luoxian City.

Bai Wuchen didn't dare to disturb Li Nianfan. To show sincerity, they arrived early at the city gate of Luoxian City, waiting respectfully for Li Nianfan to arrive.

However, when they reached Luoxian City, Lin Qingyun was already waiting there.

Both sides smiled at each other, not feeling surprised.

In the mountains, Li Nianfan leisurely enjoyed his breakfast and rested for a while before heading down the mountain.

Just as he reached the foot of the mountain, a figure blocked his path.

It was the scholar from yesterday.

The confusion in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a sharp, excited look.

He bowed deeply to Li Nianfan and said, "Young Master Li, I have understood! Thank you for your teachings yesterday!"

"You have understood?" Li Nianfan looked at Meng Junliang, feeling something was off.

Meng Junliang said earnestly, "Young Master Li means that everything in the world follows its own rules. Only by experiencing and understanding the real world can one grasp these rules, just like the life, aging, illness, and death of mortals. One must first understand and accept them to break these rules!"

So you're still thinking about immortality.

Li Nianfan felt a bit tired. Yesterday, he almost pointed at his nose and scolded him: aging and death are normal, accept reality, and stop having delusions.

"Are you sure that's what I meant?" Li Nianfan asked helplessly.

"Your great path is not so simple. I have only grasped a small part of it," Meng Junliang said sincerely. "However, I will carefully observe everything in the world, understand the rules, and strive to comprehend the deeper meaning of your words."

Li Nianfan swallowed what he was about to say.

Since the other party was flattering him so much, it would be bad to contradict him. Let him be.

Sighing, he said, "I hope you can truly understand it soon."

"Young Master Li, I will work hard! You have enlightened me, and I have nothing to repay you. From now on, I will treat you as my master!" Meng Junliang bowed deeply to Li Nianfan.

"Stop! I am not your master!" Li Nianfan quickly stopped him.

With this guy's way of thinking, he would be considered a lunatic in the previous life. Taking him as a disciple would be embarrassing!

Meng Junliang's face showed a hint of sadness.

The great man indeed looks down on me. My enlightenment must still be too low. I must work harder in the future.

Li Nianfan didn't want to tangle with him and walked towards Luoxian City.

Meng Junliang hurriedly followed behind Li Nianfan, keeping a respectful distance.

"What are you following me for?" Li Nianfan asked.

Meng Junliang said respectfully, "Young Master Li, I learned a lot from your story yesterday. Such a masterpiece, please allow me to record it. It will surely become a great truth, passed down by future generations!"

It's just a story, how did it become a great truth?

Li Nianfan shook his head. This guy is beyond help.

But it's not bad to have the story recorded. It's not like I told it for nothing.

Li Nianfan waved his hand and said, "Alright, you can record it."

"Thank you, Young Master Li!" Meng Junliang was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly.

When Li Nianfan arrived at Luoxian City, Bai Wuchen and Lin Qingyun immediately welcomed him, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Young Master Li."

"Good morning, Young Master Li."

"Brother Nianfan is finally here. We want to hear the story."

"Oh, oh, oh, another story to listen to."

The crowd at the city gate surprised Li Nianfan, and he smiled, "Good morning, everyone."

Seeing Li Nianfan so young and seemingly just an ordinary person, Zhao Laotou felt somewhat disappointed.

However, he had been warned repeatedly by Bai Wuchen and didn't dare to act rashly, only waiting quietly.

Zhao Laotou's disciple, Chong'er, frowned and whispered, "Master, this young man might be even younger than me, with no cultivation. He's probably just an ordinary storyteller."

"Bai Wuchen wouldn't make things up, and didn't you see that even Lin Qingyun from Lingyun Immortal Pavilion is waiting here willingly?" Zhao Laotou whispered back, "Talk less, observe more."

Chong'er nodded and glanced at Lin Qingyun, his eyes filled with admiration and infatuation.

He never dreamed he would meet the holy maiden of Lingyun Immortal Pavilion here, and so close. Unfortunately, he mustered up the courage but didn't dare to speak to her.

At this moment, Lin Qingyun walked up to Li Nianfan and said with a hint of flattery, "Young Master Li, there are too many people here, and it's noisy. It will affect your storytelling. I have reserved a tavern for you."

Li Nianfan looked at Lin Qingyun in surprise, impressed by her thoughtfulness, and smiled, "Thank you very much."

Bai Wuchen slapped his thigh, wishing he could slap himself.

How could he not think of such a simple way to please the great man?

Sigh, what a mistake!

The tavern was nearby, clean and well-decorated, showing Lin Qingyun's meticulous attention.

Li Nianfan carried Nuan Nuan to the high platform in the center of the tavern and smiled, "Continuing from last time, Patriarch Bodhi angrily left. At dusk, Wukong and the others went to sleep, pretending to close their eyes and calm their minds. Around midnight, he quietly got up, put on his clothes, secretly opened the front door, and slipped out..."

Everyone listened quietly. When they learned that the three whips from Patriarch Bodhi meant to come at the third watch, they all looked enlightened.

Ordinary people were not deeply moved, finding it interesting.

But for cultivators, it was different. Bai Wuchen and others were struck like lightning, realizing this was a test from Patriarch Bodhi for Wukong.

This was a test of enlightenment!

The world of the greats is indeed complex, with tests appearing at any moment.

In the future, he must be extremely cautious, understanding every hint from the greats, striving to make them completely satisfied.