Chapter 2: Yun Xiao Takes on a Disciple, Shi Chen Strikes It Rich
The person before him was none other than Yun Xiao.
One of the famed Three Immortals of the Clouds in later generations.
A being whose strength became the measuring unit for the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.
A wisp of immortal energy flew out from Yun Xiao's delicate jade finger and entered Shi Chen's body.
Shi Chen's injuries instantly healed, and his physical condition even grew stronger than before.
Yun Xiao spoke with a hint of apology.
“Sorry, I didn’t realize there were beings like you without any cultivation in the primordial world. I accidentally injured you with my immortal energy.”
“However, it's fate that we met today.”
“I happen to be looking for a disciple. Would you be willing to become my disciple?”
As if fearing Shi Chen's refusal, Yun Xiao added.
“I am Yun Xiao of the Three Immortal Islands, a disciple of the Jade Pure Sect's leader, Tong Tian. I am a direct descendant of the Dao Ancestor, a true descendant of the Xuanmen sect.”
The lineage of Tong Tian emphasized the word "fate" above all else.
Just like how Tong Tian had preached openly on the East Sea, anyone who came to listen was considered a member of his Jade Pure Sect.
In a moment of impulse, Yun Xiao decided to take him as her disciple.
“Disciple Shi Chen, greets his Master!”
Shi Chen didn't hesitate and immediately kowtowed to become her disciple.
On one hand, Yun Xiao's previous words left a good impression on Shi Chen.
Not all powerful individuals would apologize and offer compensation for unintentionally injuring a weaker being.
On the other hand, he had just arrived in the primordial world with no foundation to speak of.
If he could join the Jade Pure Sect, it would be a tremendous opportunity.
Not to mention, his master was Yun Xiao, a formidable figure who would rank among the best even in the three sects.
This was a golden opportunity, one he absolutely had to grab.
As for the Conflagration of the Gods?
He would deal with that later, it was still far away.
With Yun Xiao as his master, even if he died in the Conflagration of the Gods, wouldn't he at least be able to ascend and become a deity?
Becoming a civil servant in the Heavenly Court with an immortal body, seemingly wasn't something he couldn't accept?
After all, he had worked for his boss in his previous life. Working for the Heavenly Emperor wouldn't be so bad.
Countless cultivators would fight tooth and nail to get a spot in the Heavenly Court.
He, on the other hand, had skipped so many years of hard work!
As these thoughts ran through Shi Chen's mind, Yun Xiao nodded in satisfaction.
This was her first time taking on a disciple, and even now, she was only at the Golden Immortal realm.
In the primordial world, where Da Luo cultivators were commonplace, she wasn't considered a powerhouse.
She had initially felt a bit apprehensive when she offered to take on a disciple, worried that Shi Chen would refuse.
Yun Xiao waved her sleeve, a beam of immortal light swept up Shi Chen and brought him back to her cave.
Inside the cave, Yun Xiao sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, her eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at Shi Chen.
“Looking at your bloodline, you seem to be a human.”
“Your human tribe is located countless miles away from my Three Immortal Islands. How did you, a small being without any cultivation, get here?”
Shi Chen shook his head, looking utterly confused.
“I don’t know how I got here. I opened my eyes, and I was here, and then I saw my Master.”
The stone bead that had brought Shi Chen here emitted a hazy aura, obscuring everything.
Yun Xiao didn't sense anything unusual. She simply nodded.
“Indeed, the primordial world is filled with wonders.”
“It seems that it was destined for you to become my disciple.”
After all, the primordial world was full of strange encounters. Sometimes, a person might simply stumble into an ancient secret realm or a celestial cave.
Yun Xiao didn't inquire further.
Of course, the stone bead played a role in this, making Yun Xiao subconsciously feel that everything was perfectly reasonable.
“I have two younger sisters and one older brother.”
“However, they have all gone out to seek opportunities and are not on the island. I will introduce you to them later.”
“You are the only disciple I have, so you will be my senior disciple.”
“However, with your current cultivation, even walking around this Three Immortal Island could be dangerous.”
“From now on, don't leave the cave. Stay here and practice diligently.”
“Just so happens, I previously obtained a Golden Core cultivation method passed down by the Primordial Lord. Take it and study it carefully.”
“Here are some cultivation resources. Use them for now, and let me know if you need more later.”
Yun Xiao sighed. When the Primordial Lord had created this Golden Core path, other Jade Pure disciples had thought it was a cultivation method for the weak, and they hadn't paid much attention to it.
She, however, had been curious and thought that since it was created by the Primordial Lord, there might be some hidden benefits in terms of filling in the gaps and strengthening the foundation, so she had obtained a copy to study.
She had not expected to use it herself, but instead, she would be giving it to her newly recruited disciple.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't have any cultivation methods suitable for a weak being like Shi Chen with no prior cultivation.
This made Yun Xiao believe even more that taking Shi Chen as her disciple was a stroke of fate.
Looking at the pile of cultivation resources, as large as a small mountain, Shi Chen had only one thought.
That is.
I struck it rich!