plumnovel Chapter 31 Accepting a Disciple? Refusal!
Chapter 31 Accepting a Disciple? Refusal!
"I have my own plans for this matter, so there's no need for Master Kumu to worry about it."
Hua Qinglian remained expressionless, but a feeling of anger welled up inside her, as if someone had stolen something from her.
Shen Yuan is her person, and can be considered a rough gem that she unearthed.
Now that this rough gem has been polished and begun to shine, someone wants to take it away? How is that possible?!
A strange look flashed in Shen Yuan's eyes.
What Vajra Form? I clearly have the Crimson Sun Spirit Body. This old monk withered wood really knows how to gild the lily of Buddhism... But what this old monk meant was that I had just awakened my talent?
Could it be that he thought my talent had been dormant before, and that it had only recently been revived and awakened?
Well, that's a good excuse, since it's true that I just "awakened" my talent.
"Hey Shen, is this your old Roman fire horse?"
At this moment, Old Man Niu also heard the commotion and rushed over. He stared blankly at the red-scaled horse in the stable, his old face somewhat dazed.
He did pass on some of the horse-breeding skills to Shen Yuan, but the horse-breeding profession requires years of verification and accumulation to gradually stimulate the horse's bloodline and transform it.
The time required often takes more than ten or even several decades.
But what about Shen Yuan?
How old is he? How long has he been raising horses? It's unbelievable that he's raised such a spirited horse!
"That's right. This horse has been a bit restless lately. I had nothing to do, so I came to the stable to talk to it and groom it. I never expected that it would actually transform into a spirited horse."
Shen Yuan answered without batting an eye, spouting nonsense.
Old Man Niu sighed with emotion: "When I first taught you how to raise horses, I knew you had a real talent for it, but I underestimated you. You've raised such a fine horse so quickly... But ultimately, it's all your good fortune!"
At this time, not only Old Man Niu, but also the stewards, servants, and other people from the surrounding stables, as well as some people from the first, second, and third branches of the family, arrived one after another.
Because of their respect for Miss Hua Qinglian, no one dared to approach and could only gather at a distance to watch the spectacle.
After some whispering, everyone knew what had happened.
The way they looked at Shen Yuan changed.
Master Ma, to be able to raise such a spirited horse, that's no ordinary skill!
In the entire Hua Rong Mansion, there are not many people who can be called horse masters, certainly no more than ten, but each horse master is highly valued.
Now, there is another master horse maker, and he is so young, and he is from the second wife's family. It is really shocking!
Many people secretly murmured, feeling both envious and jealous.
Being favored by the young lady and even becoming her master horse trainer, this kid has really struck it rich!
"That little brat really got lucky..."
Among the crowd, only Steward Wu had a grim face, as if he had eaten several live maggots.
I thought Shen Yuan was just favored by the young lady. As a mere steward, I could easily deal with him with my position as head steward. But who would have thought that this kid would actually become a horse master?
Now, Master Ma's status is no lower than his, the steward's, and may even be more prestigious and distinguished.
It won't be easy for him to deal with Shen Yuan again in the future.
......
The withered tree monk remained silent in the face of Hua Qinglian's subtle hostility, ignoring the reactions of the others. To him, Shen Yuan's status as a horse trainer was far less appealing than Shen Yuan's talent. He then looked at Shen Yuan:
"This humble monk is a disciple of Futu Temple and has not yet accepted any disciples. Benefactor Shen, you possess exceptional talent and are destined to be connected with Buddhism. Our Buddhist community is vast, and this unworthy monk wishes to accept you as my disciple and guide you onto the righteous path of cultivation. Are you willing?"
The people in the distance looked completely bewildered.
What's going on?
Who is this old monk who is as thin as a bamboo pole?
Wasn't it Master Ma? Why is this old monk taking Shen Yuan as his disciple?
A few people who knew the identity of the withered tree monk were even more astonished!
Although the monk Kumu was not particularly handsome, he was a retainer of the Hua Rong family and held a noble status. He was also a monk who had cultivated a Vajra relic in Buddhism, making him comparable to a Golden Core cultivator in the immortal sects.
Upon reaching the Golden Core stage, one possesses immense supernatural powers, capable of flying and escaping into the earth, and enjoys an incredibly long lifespan of five hundred years. This is akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate, and one can no longer be considered human, but rather a far more advanced existence.
For such an important figure to condescend to accept Shen Yuan as his disciple—what an incredible blessing!
Shen Yuan is really going to rise to the top!
Old Man Niu was also a little unsettled. He knew the identity of the withered tree monk and was also aware that Shen Yuan had good talent.
Shen Yuan was initially sold into the Hua Rong Mansion, but he was just a thin, weak boy. It was he who drove the carriage to pick him up from outside the mansion.
Then, Shen Yuan, starting as an insignificant stable boy, gained the favor of the young lady and became the stable manager. Now he has become a master horseman and has even been favored by a Golden Core level expert like the Drywood Monk, who wants to take him as his disciple.
This series of changes in status and position left Old Man Niu somewhat bewildered.
......
What?! They've accepted Shen Yuan as their disciple!
Manager Wu, standing in the crowd, was startled and somewhat panicked.
No... why should I?!
What merits does this young man possess that even the withered tree monk holds him in high regard and wants to take him as his disciple!
If that's the case, and this kid gains power and becomes a disciple of a Golden Core expert, then putting aside everything else, dealing with him, the steward, would be incredibly easy.
"Damn it, I hope this kid doesn't agree..." Steward Wu glared fiercely at Shen Yuan's back, hoping in his heart that Shen Yuan wouldn't agree.
The withered tree monk seemed to sense something and glanced at him. Manager Wu was struck dumb, his face turned pale, and he swayed, almost falling to the ground. He immediately lowered his head and dared not look again.
......
Facing the gazes of the withered monk and the crowd, Shen Yuan's expression was solemn.
He took a deep breath, knowing that the other party's words in front of everyone were sincere and even an honor. Even if he didn't agree, he had to give a reasonable explanation, otherwise he might offend the other party.
Hua Qinglian stood still, her beautiful figure serene as a lotus, her aura cool and tranquil, elegant and noble, and said nothing more.
She could tell that the monk Kumu had even brought up his sect, Futu Temple, which meant he genuinely wanted to take Shen Yuan as his disciple.
One stop was enough for her to show her stance, and besides, she had confidence in Shen Yuan.
Becoming a disciple of the withered tree monk was certainly a rare opportunity, but she believed that she had treated Shen Yuan quite well. With her help, Shen Yuan's future achievements might not be any less than those of becoming a disciple of the withered tree monk.
Shen Yuan is a smart man; he knows what he needs and how to make the right choice.
"I am deeply humbled and unworthy of your kind regard, Master."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shen Yuan respectfully returned the greeting and said solemnly, "However, Miss has been incredibly kind to me and treated me exceptionally well. I have no way to repay her kindness, so I can only follow her lead and serve her wholeheartedly to repay her kindness. If I were to betray Miss, it would be a violation of loyalty and righteousness, something I absolutely cannot do."
"Furthermore, I am a restless and impatient person with deep-seated attachments. I am not a suitable person for practicing Buddhism, and I am not yet married or have children. I hope the Master will forgive me."