Chapter 9: The Untainted Immortal Li Muxuan
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“The old man left me behind to enjoy his own peace and happiness. I’m an orphan with no attachments, so naturally I consider the whole world my home. I’ve heard before that the Reversal Triple Technique of the Trinity Sect is quite fascinating, so I wanted to come and see it for myself.”
Wang Yaozu nodded. This carefree attitude was strikingly similar to that of his old friend.
“That’s good. Young people should venture out more, travel and broaden their horizons—that’s an old tradition of your sect. Although you are a disciple of the Quanxing Sect under me, as long as you don’t formally join Quanxing, I imagine even Zuo Ruotong wouldn’t trouble a child like you if he recognizes your background.”
At the mention of Zuo Ruotong’s name, Li Muxuan’s eyes dimmed briefly before he suddenly spoke up, “How do you plan to witness the Reversal Triple Technique?”
Wang Yaozu glanced at Li Muxuan, fully aware of the young man’s ulterior motives. Though Li Muxuan had chosen to learn from him out of spite against Zuo Ruotong, the latter and the Trinity Sect had always been a thorn in Li Muxuan’s heart. Naturally, seeing a peer wanting to approach the Trinity Sect, Li Muxuan would not miss this chance to stir things up.
With this in mind, Wang Yaozu decided to turn a blind eye. Letting Li Muxuan meet Zuo Ruotong might help him resolve his inner conflicts, which would greatly benefit his cultivation path.
“Quanxing faithfulness and freedom from worldly attachments—this isn’t all nonsense. After all, those arrogant Daoists always preach similar principles.”
“That’s true. He once apprenticed at the Trinity Sect a few years ago and spent considerable time at their lower courtyard, so he’s somewhat familiar with them. You two are contemporaries and should have much in common. If you want to know anything, feel free to ask him.”
Zhao Zhen nodded, eyes falling on the still very young “Unstained Immortal” Li Muxuan beside him. Who could have guessed that this young man, a year or two younger than himself, would one day become the "chief culprit" shaking the entire supernatural world to its core?
“Then, thank you very much, Elder Wang.”
“No need.”
Wang Yaozu waved his hand. Perhaps it was age or the time spent with Li Muxuan, but this elder of Quanxing no longer bore any trace of the sect’s rigid demeanor.
“Let’s go, Brother Zhao. I’ll take you to stroll around the town first.”
“Hmm, haven’t asked your name yet?”
“Just call me Li Muxuan.”
“Li Muxuan, aspiring to the Mysterious Gate... Heh, it seems you have quite the obsession with the Trinity Sect, Brother Li.”
“You really are something…”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
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“Bringing up exactly what I don’t want to hear!”
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Watching the two youngsters walk away together, Yuan Jingui clicked his tongue at Wang Yaozu.
“Old Wang, what exactly are you up to? Passing on your skills without a formal apprenticeship—although it’s clear the kid isn’t keen on our Quanxing Sect, he never denied his lineage. But you, refusing to accept him as a disciple yet forcing teachings on him—that’s just shameless. And the kid’s brazen to accept it.”
“Xiao Yuan, some things you’ll understand when you reach my age. I resonate with this boy and don’t want my ultimate skills to end with me. If he refuses to formally become my disciple, so be it. As long as my techniques are passed on.”
“Come on, Old Wang. People like me, we’ve done too many unscrupulous things in life. Whether we live to your age or not is uncertain. Do you really expect him to understand you?”
Wen Liangong retorted mercilessly.
“Old Wen, looking for a fight?”
Yuan Jingui was instantly unsettled. You can call me all sorts of names, but cursing my lifespan is off limits!
“Scram, scram! If you want to fight, take it far away. Don’t block my sight here. I warn you both, while I’m teaching, you’d better keep a low profile in this town, or don’t blame me for being rude!”
No sooner had Wang Yaozu finished speaking than the teacup on the table exploded into powder without warning. Witnessing this, the two who had been about to brawl immediately calmed down.
“Old Wang, no need to get angry. Don’t worry, once we settle things in the next couple of days, we’ll leave. As for Zhao Zhen, I suddenly think he’s right—since he definitely can’t apprentice at the Trinity Sect and his lineage comes from Master Jin Guang, he’ll probably end up on our path someday. So let’s leave him alone for now, lest the master finds out and buries my ancestral tomb.”
Wang Yaozu snorted coldly.
“Hmph, at least you two still have some sense!”
“Alright then, we’ll leave now, Old Wang.”
“No seeing off.”
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On the town street, Li Muxuan kicked a pebble away in frustration, glancing at Zhao Zhen who was smiling beside him.
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Though Li Muxuan had always considered himself precocious compared to peers, after chatting with Zhao Zhen along the way, he suddenly felt like a complete “greenhorn” in front of him!
It was as if Zhao Zhen could see through all his inner thoughts, leaving him feeling utterly exposed.
Yet despite this, Li Muxuan did not feel uncomfortable around Zhao Zhen.
Unlike Li Muxuan, who had hardly left the small town since childhood, Zhao Zhen had traveled extensively with his elder from a young age. Hearing Zhao Zhen’s stories of his adventures fascinated Li Muxuan.
Especially when he learned that Zhao Zhen had nearly traversed half the continent at such a young age, admiration grew in Li Muxuan’s eyes.
“I really envy you, Brother Zhao, able to travel alone at your age. I’m still stuck at home learning from others.”
Hearing this, Zhao Zhen chuckled.
“Heh, what’s there to envy? A bird that refuses to return only does so because it has no nest to go back to. Brother Li, you’re from a well-off family with loving guardians. Why envy an orphan like me?”
The grass is always greener on the other side—such is human nature.
But while you envy others, how often do you know they envy you too?
Being able to stand on the same starting line as Lu Jin, who came from a prestigious family, simply through family connections already surpasses most in this world.
In wealth, resources, and land, Li Muxuan lacked nothing.
“Brother Li, do you know what Quanxing truly means?”
“Yes. Isn’t it what Old Wang and those two just now were talking about?” Li Muxuan nodded indifferently.
“There’s something I don’t understand. From what you said earlier, you had the chance to apprentice at the Mysterious Gate, just like your name suggests. But you chose Wang Yaozu over Zuo Ruotong. That’s puzzling.”
“So what if it’s Quanxing? Isn’t your master also Quanxing?”
“Most people can’t choose their birth. They say a master is like a father. We don’t choose our fathers, but for masters, Brother Li, you do have a choice, don’t you?”
“Tch, I just can’t stand Zuo Ruotong’s preachy attitude toward everyone. So what if I apprentice under Old Wang? I do as I please. As long as I want it, Zuo Ruotong can’t stop me!”
Shaking his head at the unruly “Unstained Immortal,” Zhao Zhen thought to himself: everyone goes through a rebellious phase. It’s normal. The reason they “respectfully” call Li Muxuan the “Unstained Immortal” is mainly because this guy has been rebellious his entire life.
He’s the type who does exactly what he’s told not to do—pure rebellion!