AWB Chapter 38 Gu Changhuan
Chapter 38 Gu Changhuan
Although Baiyun Peak is not very large, it should not be underestimated. After Duan Tianyang finished running four laps, he was exhausted and could not even stand before reaching the top of the mountain. He could only lie on the ground, breathing heavily.
Duan Tianyang walked to the top of the mountain while panting and staggering, only to see Yan Yuexin standing with two men, who were the two senior brothers she mentioned yesterday.
Seeing Duan Tianyang coming back, the three of them went to greet him. While Duan Tianyang was observing them, they were also looking at him curiously. Yan Yuexin introduced the two to Duan Tianyang in time.
I learned that the taller one was the senior brother Zhou Wenyuan. He was tall and strong, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a prominent Adam's apple. A strong masculine aura came over me.
The other man was a little shorter, with long thin eyebrows and narrow eyes like a phoenix. He was slightly thinner than Zhou Wenyuan and exuded a feminine beauty. This was the third senior brother Weicheng.
Weicheng stared at Duan Tianyang and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Little Junior Brother, your handsomeness is beyond words. In comparison, my third senior brother seems a little inferior."
At the same time, Zhou Wenyuan stared at Duan Tianyang silently, his face a little gloomy, making it difficult to guess his inner thoughts.
Duan Tianyang said shyly: "Big Brother, Third Brother, I have just arrived and I am not clear about many matters of Zixiao Palace. I hope you two brothers will give me guidance and support in the future."
Weicheng smiled, patted his shoulder gently, and said gently: "No, no, I just heard Senior Sister Yan praise you, saying that you are handsome and talented, and your future is immeasurable. She thinks highly of you."
Yan Yuexin glanced at Weicheng and retorted unhappily: "I never said that."
When Zhou Wenyuan heard Yan Yuexin's description of Duan Tianyang just now, he keenly caught the admiration in her tone.
Now, even Weicheng was full of praise for Duan Tianyang, which made his face instantly gloomy.
In the martial arts academy, everyone knew his feelings for Yan Yuexin, and at this moment, the woman he loved was actually praising another man, which was undoubtedly challenging his bottom line. How could he tolerate such a thing?
He looked at Duan Tianyang and said, "Junior Sister Yan called you a wind warrior. The wind attribute is really rare and precious. Among all the attributes, the wind attribute is considered the weakest. I really want to know how the wind attribute compares to the gold attribute, which ranks first among the five elements."
There was a hint of provocation in his tone.
The tense atmosphere quietly spread, and Duan Tianyang thought to himself: This senior brother must have something wrong with his brain. How could he pick a fight with someone the first time he met them?
Yan Yuexin on the side hurriedly said: "Big Brother, you just said that Master is back and is waiting for us in Xiaoyao Hall. Let's go back first."
Weicheng also immediately agreed: "Senior Sister is right, we really can't let Master wait too long."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wenyuan had no choice but to give up and returned to Xiaoyao Palace first.
Inside the hall, a young man was holding a scroll and quietly flipping through it. He looked no more than thirty years old, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, and was wearing extremely simple cloth clothes and trousers.
Several people walked into the hall together and said in unison: "Disciple greets Master!"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Changhuan. His face was like a finely crafted work of art, stunning to behold.
Duan Tianyang couldn't hide his curiosity and couldn't help but look closely at this eye-catching young man.
His skin was as white as jade, crystal clear, as if covered with a layer of light. He had sharp eyebrows, beautiful eyes, a high nose bridge, and bright red lips.
When he moved his hands and feet, his clothes moved without wind, and his long hair fluttered in the wind, revealing an indescribable sense of elegance and illusion. Even if he was wearing the most ordinary clothes, it was difficult to conceal the Taoist spirit emanating from him.
Holy shit! Is this my master? How come he looks younger than me...
Duan Tianyang's eyes were attracted by the scroll in Gu Changhuan's hand. After careful examination, he found that the scroll was printed with various portraits of beautiful women...
What the hell is he looking at?
Yan Yuexin and the other two seemed to have gotten used to it and did not show the slightest surprise on their faces.
Gu Changhuan put the book into his sleeve as if nothing had happened, and coughed lightly. Then he said with a serious expression on his face: "How come you came back so quickly? I am immersed in the wonderful parts of the book!"
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in his words, as if suggesting that their return had interrupted his reading time.
Judging from Gu Changhuan's appearance, he was obviously under 30 years old, but he called himself "old man", which made Duan Tianyang feel a little ridiculous.
Gu Changhuan walked closer to Duan Tianyang, and only then did he feel the invisible pressure emanating from Gu Changhuan.
This was the first time he had seen Gu Changhuan’s cultivation level so high since he came to this world.
If Gu Changhuan has really reached the age where he can call himself "old man", then the only explanation is that his cultivation has reached the state of returning to nature and rejuvenation.
He stretched out his hand and placed it on Duan Tianyang's pulse point, pausing for a moment. Then, he spoke in a gentle tone: "Wind attribute..."
However, before he finished speaking, Gu Changhuan suddenly felt something unusual.
In addition to the obvious wind attribute in Duan Tianyang's body, there is actually another attribute hidden in it. If it weren't for his meticulous perception, it would probably be difficult to detect.
Gu Changhuan frowned, and for a moment, he could not determine what this hidden attribute was.
Duan Tianyang's face was full of surprise, and then he bowed to him respectfully and said, "Master is truly a god! I have come specially to greet you."
Gu Changhuan was puzzled and smiled, "Although wind warriors are rare, you are not an exception, so this is not surprising."
Yan Yuexin came forward and asked curiously, "Master, why did you come back so suddenly?"
"I happened to pass by here and heard that you had a new disciple, so I came to see you. What's your name?" Gu Changhuan turned his gaze to Duan Tianyang and asked.
"My name is Duan Tianyang." Duan Tianyang replied respectfully.
After hearing this, Gu Changhuan laughed out loud, his eyes full of approval, "Great! What a gifted child you are, you will surely become famous all over the world! I will accept you as my disciple!"
Then, he changed the subject and said seriously: "I have come back this time to tell you something else. One month later, the Zixiao Palace's inner disciple selection competition will be held as scheduled..."
Every year, Zixiao Palace attracts many students who come to learn from the masters. When they first enter the sect, they become outer disciples.
Every other year, Zixiao Palace holds a grand selection competition, aiming to select fifteen outstanding talents and skills from among the outer disciples.
After layers of selection, the Martial Arts Academy, the Weapon Refining Sect and the Law Enforcement Pavilion each selected the top five outstanding disciples. They will be sent to the inner courtyard of the Zixiao Palace for further study, which is where the sect's top elites and true core strength are gathered.
The inner courtyard is filled with masters and evildoers, and the competition is extremely fierce.
Among these inner disciples, the ones who performed the best and were favored by the elders of the sect were called core disciples. They not only enjoyed extremely high status and treatment, but were also strong contenders for the position of the future elder or even the head of the sect.
Gu Changhuan paused for a moment, then continued, "I am a free and easy person, and it is difficult for me to stay in the palace for a long time to teach you. Therefore, I decided to teach you a set of exercises that match your attributes, and let each of you go to the ancient secret realm to practice."
Then he looked at Duan Tianyang meaningfully and added: "Just practicing in Zixiao Palace, even if you can be promoted to an inner disciple, even if you become an elder, your achievements are still limited. You should have a long-term vision. A small sect is as insignificant as an ant compared to the princes and nobles in the realm of the gods."
Duan Tianyang noticed Gu Changhuan's eyes, but he was confused.
"Thank you for your teachings, Master. We will follow your instructions!" the four said in unison.