Chapter 371: The Sharp-Eyed Disciple

The moment he heard Tushan Qing say the word "interesting," Tushan Shanhe immediately felt goosebumps rise all over his body. This guy is a complete lunatic.

Whenever he says something is interesting, it means he is about to torment someone.l and every single time, he torments his target until they would rather die immediately than continue living. And now he’s saying it again. "Cough, cough! I suddenly feel a little sympathetic toward that mastermind."

"That’s just because your sympathy is overflowing. My precious baby isn’t someone just anyone can touch." Tushan Qing thought about everything Tushan Qiqi had told him before he returned. There were still many things he found confusing. Tushan Qiqi had said that Xiao Shou had only been able to resurrect by using his previous life’s body. In essence, although the body belonged to the Tushan Clan, the soul did not. He had asked him not to restrain Xiao Shou and to allow him to cultivate freely.

However, Tushan Qing’s own perception told him otherwise. His situation was completely different from that Duke Zhenguo. The Terrestrial Fox bloodline within Xiao Shou’s body allowed him to clearly sense an extremely close connection between himself and that child. That connection involved both the soul and the body. Under normal circumstances, only two possibilities existed. Either Tushan Qiqi had lied, or Xiao Shou had already been one of his descendants before resurrecting through another body. There was no third possibility.

Tushan Qiqi was the reincarnated remnant soul of the Celestial Fox’s successor. His nature was noble and upright. So, he would never lie or deliberately deceive someone.

Therefore, the resurrection through another body should be true. That left only the second possibility. Before dying, that child must have been one of his descendants from this realm, perhaps a descendant who had been left outside the clan or whose bloodline had died out at an early age.

Hmm, Forget it. There was no point thinking about it anymore. Regardless of which possibility was true, one thing was certain. That child was absolutely his descendant.

With that thought, Tushan Qing casually picked up a cup of wine and took a sip. He looked toward Tushan Shanhe and said, "Look at how nervous my precious baby is. He can’t even speak properly. He’s so adorable."

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Heaven Origin Grand Competition Venue.

"Uh..." Facing this old man’s expression, Xiao Shou found himself completely unable to refuse. He maintained his stiff expression while desperately trying to think of something to say.

My language center! Could you please improve my ability to speak a little? If I can’t even say anything at such an important occasion, won’t I completely embarrass myself?

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master Lu. I shall accept it on behalf of my Master." Just as Xiao Shou was becoming so nervous that he had no idea what to say, Fu Young stepped forward. He gave Lu Wuchen a half bow and spoke elegantly. Then he turned toward Xiao Shou and said, "Master, there is no need to be so polite with Sect Master Lu. Given your status, even sitting there would be beneath you. Considering Sect Master Lu’s good intentions, just accept it this once."

Lu Wuchen’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing Fu Young’s words. However, inwardly, he was thinking. The Sect Master of the Eternal Prosperity Sect seems straightforward and simple minded. Aside from being young and possessing astonishing cultivation, I heard that he is a medical cultivator. His combat strength probably isn’t particularly impressive. However, his disciple is highly valued by several Venerables of the Alliance of Myriad Celestia. They all say that this young man is no simple character. At such a young age, he has already reached the Nascent Soul stage.

But now that I’ve seen him for myself, he’s far more than merely not simple. He’s practically more cunning than an old fox. By elevating his Master, he makes it clear that this seat isn’t something worthy of gratitude. Instead, he is implying that his Master is lowering himself and giving us face by accepting the seat.

Wait a minute... Something isn’t right. His cultivation has actually reached the Spirit Transformation stage too. In just two short years, he has advanced another major realm. That’s far too fast.

As expected, someone valued by so many powerful figures could never be ordinary. With such a powerful chief disciple, the Eternal Prosperity Sect will certainly develop considerably in the future. I wonder how deep the foundations of the Eternal Prosperity Sect actually are. With that Senior supporting them, this sect should have considerable potential. I’ll take this opportunity during the Grand Competition to observe them carefully. Perhaps the Eternal Prosperity Sect can quickly rise into the ranks of third rate sects.

"Uh..." Can he really say something like that? He has practically elevated my status himself. Since when did I become so distinguished that even sitting in the second position on the Nine Dragons Platform would be considered beneath me? Xiao Shou looked at his beloved disciple in confusion. "Young’er, speaking to Sect Master Lu like that is a little disrespectful. I’m sorry, Sect Master Lu. My disciple has been spoiled by me."

"Well! Your disciple’s ability to adapt and respond is indeed impressive. Having such a disciple is something this old man can only envy." Lu Wuchen praised him without changing his expression.

As expected of an old fox. Fu Young thought this inwardly, but his face remained bright with a smile. He pointed toward the sky and said, "Thank you for your praise, Sect Master Lu. This junior is nowhere near as capable as you say. It’s simply that my Master’s elders are watching from above. If my Master were to be treated unfairly, how could I possibly explain myself to them?"

"This guy’s senses seem a little too sharp." Tushan Shanhe’s expression darkened. "He probably noticed us last time too." As a mighty cultivator at the Tribulation Crossing stage, being detected by a mere Spirit Transformation junior was an unbearable humiliation.