People, as long as they have determination, there's nothing they can't accomplish!
Xu Qing lingered around the East Sea for two years, during which the disciples of the Immortal Hall came and went, each displaying their divine techniques.
This finally moved the Great Immortal in the temple, who recommended a student to be sent inside.
One could say, Shiyue is the seed of hope for the entire Immortal Hall; everyone hopes she can make a name for herself.
After all, as long as Shiyue learns the impressive divine techniques, the Sect Leader will surely learn them as well, and once the Sect Leader learns them, these disciples can follow and benefit.
When the Blood Lake Realm received the notification that Shiyue had been 'accepted,' Zombie Xu felt greatly relieved.
At that moment, he felt as if watching his own child become successful.
Shiyue's nickname during her lifetime was Guai Guai, Xu Qing had done sufficient thought work for the little girl within the Blood Lake Realm.
The gist was not to have too much pressure, even if outside she couldn't make a name for herself, there's still the Immortal Hall, with the Sect Leader backing her.
Little Shiyue was deeply moved, firmly deciding that she would never return without significant achievements!
After handling matters in the East Sea, as Xu Qing was preparing to head back, he suddenly found out that his hall was missing a celestial being.
"Weird, it's been seven or eight days, why hasn't Qishan returned?"
Xu Qing used the art of deduction to no result.
He employed the divination technique of shoe-throwing, and the shoe, like a drunkard, wobbled, its tip pointing aimlessly.
Xu Qing sensed something amiss, Qishan, at the very least, is the mountain spirit of his Purple Cloud Mountain, and the guardian deity of his Bao Sheng Temple; how could he just go missing?
"Sect Leader, Daoist Qishan is missing due to the Demon Pill Temple Master, perhaps I should go and find the fellow and demand an explanation."
Xu Qing glanced at Lu Xiu who volunteered, shaking his head: "The Demon Pill Temple Master's methods are unpredictable, I have divined repeatedly but have not found Qishan's whereabouts; if you make a mistake, how can I rescue you?"
"It's better if I go and ask myself!"
Lu Xiu smiled: "Sect Leader needn't worry, I seem to have some connection with the Demon Pill Temple Master, I reckon he won't do anything to me..."
Connection?
Xu Qing was puzzled, how could someone from an ordinary background, like you, a previous provincial champion, have ties with celestial beings of the upper realm?
Lu Xiu did not hide it, immediately revealing to the Sect Leader that the Demon Pill Temple Master considered him to be the reincarnation of the Emperor of Literature.
"..."
Xu Qing's expression was as if he'd seen a ghost; not long ago Zhao Zhonghe turned into the Martial Wealth God, and now you, an instructor at the Immortal Hall, have also become an Immortal?
Seeing Xu Qing's bizarre expression, Lu Xiu sighed: "The talk of immortals is ethereal; even if I am an immortal, it was a matter of a previous life, it has nothing to do with me, Lu Xiu."
Having said that, Lu Xiu smiled again: "Compared to becoming an Immortal patriarch, I still prefer to stay alongside the teacher, doing what I can for this world."
Emperor of Literature calling himself a teacher, now this is truly against the natural order!
With a mindset that it's foolish not to gain from a good offer, Xu Qing happily didn't refuse.
Lu Xiu didn't know Xu Qing's little fondness, only assuming the teacher was indeed a free-spirited person, and precisely this kind of person outside the norm was what he admired...
As Lu Xiu departed, Xu Qing turned to the celestial disciples accompanying him, issuing a soul-searching question: "Are any of you reincarnated celestial beings? It's best to stand out, don't make me drag you out!"
Daoist Chiwei and the other celestial disciples exchanged glances, guessing who might be the hidden Immortal.
"Today, Daoist Chiwei has quite the same presence as ever..."
"No, no, Daoist Bai is adept at calculations, far surpassing me!"
Nearby, Chasing Mourning Horse likewise learned from the example, and Heart-Reunion wished to praise each other.
The celestial crew were courteous with each other, like honored guests, and eventually, almost as if having a shared insight, they all focused their gaze on Xu Qing.
"Why are you all looking at me like that?"
Bai Qiuyue cautiously asked: "May I ask which great deity the Sect Leader is reincarnated from?"
"..."
Xu Qing's face dropped, saying gruffly: "What great aunt reincarnated, why don't you say I'm your granddad reincarnated?"
"Is the Sect Leader truly not an Immortal?"
Xu Qing scoffed: "Gods reside above, not engaging with the earthly world, not witnessing the hardships of the human world; do you think I'm a god?"
The celestial crew exchanged glances and after a void discourse, increasingly felt their Sect Leader was extraordinary.
"Sect Leader, walk slowly, I'll wield the sword for you!"
"I'll hold the reins and stirrups for the Sect Leader!"
Nearby, Heart-Reunited also accompanied, intending to protect the Sect Leader.
Xu Qing could not be bothered with these celestial beings; he took the reins and led Chasing Mourning Horse for a stroll, with Xuan Yu quietly sitting on its back, enjoying the surrounding scenery.
The celestial crew had an epiphany, their gaze then shifting to the black-clothed girl on the horse.
Leaving aside the Sect Leader's origins, what level of deity would Lady Qingqing, who warrants the Sect Leader personally holding the reins and stirrups, have to be?
Seeing this, Xu Qing's brows furrowed, exerting Sect Leader's authority: "Celestial beings and humans are no different, those so-called divine orders vary among individuals, gods are also people. In earthly dynasties, emperors often become blinded by desires, similarly, the Emperor in heaven also sometimes disregards wisdom and virtue."
Those tales of humans, ghosts, demons, and gods—it's all surface. One must know, demons disguise as ghosts, evils turn into demons, and gods can also fall to become demons."
"It is essential to discern right from wrong, further to understand one's nature, not to be misled by some deities just because they carry the title of Immortal or god, truly thinking they are infallible and all-knowing."
"Having such thoughts is surely distancing oneself from the Tao!"
Xu Qing, having rescued countless souls, was familiar with worldly affairs, the matters concerning celestial beings in his eyes held no particular uniqueness; humans, gods, and ghosts essentially are just a way of segregating labels, but cannot define good and evil.