Chapter 170: Chapter 104: Yinxu Opens, Emperor Song Chen Changan VS Ninth Stage Jade Xuanyu Elder!_5
What Chen Chang’an referred to was when he was mentally disoriented and seemed like a fool.
His consciousness was restored ten years ago when he was confined to the library. He was imprisoned upon regaining his senses.
Thus, not many people know about this, except Old Liu from Daoyuan Mountain.
The rest are oblivious.
Continuing, Chen Chang’an said:
"And moreover, as you know elder brother, I have never taken on disciples. I have no experience in teaching disciples. I don’t know how to guide them."
"If I did well in teaching these excellent disciples, it would be alright. But if I fail, wouldn’t that be a hindrance to them?"
"This...?"
Upon hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Xuan Qingzi became hesitant on the spot.
As an early member of the Tianshui Sect, he deeply knew what Chen Chang’an was like ten years ago.
Let’s not even talk about ten years ago. Let’s talk about this year.
If it hadn’t been for that day this year when Chen Chang’an suddenly appeared in the main hall, advancing six steps to become a Great Scholar, Xuan Qingzi’s impression of his fellow disciple might still resemble that of a snotty brat.
Moreover, as Chen Chang’an stated, even though he has become a Great Scholar, he is only just that.
Apart from reaching the realm of the Great Scholar, he did not possess any of the other cultivation skills.
In other words,
He lacks any cultivation experience.
And without cultivation experience, how can he educate disciples?
"So what is your proposition, brother?"
Xuan Qingzi still didn’t want to give up. He looked at Chen Chang’an and asked once again hesitantly.
The question of whether Chen Chang’an would teach disciples is not something he really wanted to consider, because only Chen Chang’an could teach these disciples now.
If Chen Chang’an agreed to teach, there would still be hope for their future.
If Chen Chang’an declined, then these disciples would essentially have no future.
"Elder Brother, don’t misunderstand me,"
Seeing Xuan Qingzi’s doubtful gaze, Chen Chang’an immediately shook his head to clarify his intentions.
He then said, "Elder Brother, you misunderstood me. What I meant was that I would not accept them as my disciples, not that I won’t teach them."
"I can educate them."
"However, as for acknowledging them as my disciples, let’s forget about it."
"As you know, I don’t have much time left. I might just pass away suddenly one day."
"If I accept them, wouldn’t that lead them astray?"
"I can’t do such a thing."
Upon saying this, Chen Chang’an digressed and continued:
"Therefore, I resolutely refuse to accept them as my disciples. I hope you can understand, Elder Brother."
After saying this, he bowed to Xuan Qingzi.
"So, little brother, your idea is to have these disciples not join your sect, but they can follow your practice?"
It seemed Xuan Qingzi understood what Chen Chang’an meant, and promptly asked.
"Yes." Chen Chang’an nodded.
"Little brother, this...?" On hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Xuan Qingzi was taken aback.
Truthfully, before he came here, he had considered countless possibilities regarding this journey, but he hadn’t anticipated at all that Chen Chang’an would choose this approach.
"What’s the matter, elder brother? Isn’t this okay?" Chen Chang’an asked curiously.
"No, that’s not it. This is okay, it’s good."
Xuan Qingzi shook his head in response.
Upon understanding, he turned to look at Chen Chang’an, his expression filled with complexity.
There is no doubt that this is a great opportunity to expand the Daocang Mountain’s heritage, but Chen Chang’an declined it.
Another thing that spoke volumes about this was self-evident.
As for whether Chen Chang’an was unaware that initiating these disciples into Daocang Mountain could tremendously benefit it, Xuan Qingzi thought it was impossible.
It was a no brainer that he would be aware of it. How could he not see what was so plainly obvious?
He is not rejecting the benefits, but rather, he doesn’t want to cause trouble for the sect!
Xuan Qingzi fell silent.
At this moment, he didn’t know what to say about Chen Chang’an.
Having realized this, Xuan Qingzi sighed deeply and said:
"Sigh, little brother, I understand your meaning now."
Afterwards, he pondered for a while and proposed a compromise:
"Little brother, what do you think about this? There’s an unused patch of purple bamboo under Daocang Mountain. I plan for Daoqing and Zi Wan to clean it up and let them settle down there."
"This way, they can easily listen to your teachings regularly."
"What do you think, little brother?"
"Good!"
Chen Chang’an nodded in agreement after hearing this.
"From now on, we will have to depend on you, little brother."
Seeing Chen Chang’an nod, Xuan Qingzi felt relieved. He heaved a sigh of relief.
No matter what, the problem was finally resolved.
However, the sect would owe little brother a lot again due to this matter.
Sigh~!
Xuan Qingzi heaved another long sigh.
But how would he know that the reason Chen Chang’an didn’t want to accept these disciples was not due to his limited lifespan or lack of teaching methods, which were all excuses.
He simply didn’t want to be bothered!
Chen Chang’an didn’t want to be bothered!
He already had enough headache with Mao Ruxue. If there were thirty more, his brain would definitely explode.
However, not everything Chen Chang’an said to Xuan Qingzi was false.
