"It's usually hard for those whose achievements overshadow their masters to have a good ending. Those in power are actually happy to see their subordinates fighting against each other. It's just like how emperors used to like to see their sons fight to the death for the throne. You're already showing signs of overshadowing your masters, so you must resolve it immediately. In comparison, those Holy Disciples are nothing. "Qin Lang's analysis was penetrating.
"In that case, I might as well lose to a Holy Disciple. That way, I'll be in the limelight for the time being." Gu Qingxun had an idea.
"This is self-deprecating. You're just trying to weaken other people's hostility toward you. However, we're all smart people. If you deliberately go easy on them, they'll easily see through you, and that won't be good. " Qin Lang continued, "In my opinion, you might as well join Daoist Qing Song so that he won't be wary of you."
"I'm not Daoist Qing Song's direct disciple. How can he trust me?" Gu Qingxun said.
"You're not Daoist Qing Song's direct disciple now, but you'll be soon," Qin Lang said with a smile. "It's not too late to become his disciple now."
"Wouldn't that be too sudden? Moreover, he might not accept me, "Gu Qingxun said while shaking her head.
"That's why I said you should cater to his interests." Qin Lang was very confident about this because he knew that it was difficult for people to refuse to cater to their interests.
Just like in Hua Xia's world, there was never a lack of corrupt officials. It wasn't that these corrupt officials were ugly, greedy, and useless. It was just that when they were in high positions and were not strictly supervised, there would always be people who catered to their interests, making it impossible for them to refuse. This was because humans had weaknesses. Those who liked money would be given money, which was catered to their interests. Those who liked antiques would be given antiques, which was also catered to their interests. Those who liked beautiful women would be given beautiful women. Those who liked jewelry would be given jewelry … In short, as long as one knew what a person liked and catered to their interests, one would definitely succeed.
As for cultivators, it was even easier to cater to their interests. After all, what did cultivators pursue? It was nothing more than cultivation, realm, and strength. Daoist Qing Song was the same. Now that he was the sect master of Penglai Island, he had great authority. If he really lacked something, it would be greater strength, better cultivation methods, and higher realm … Gu Qingxun couldn't give these to Daoist Qing Song, but Qin Lang could, and he was already prepared.
"This is a cultivation method I obtained in the relic of Yuanzhang Mountain. It's very suitable for the sect master to break through the bottleneck. Therefore, as long as you offer this cultivation method to Daoist Qing Song and take him as your master, it'll be much easier." Qin Lang gave a cultivation method to Gu Qingxun. Qin Lang said that he obtained this cultivation method from Yuanzhang Mountain, but in reality, it was something that Qin Lang had "fabricated" himself. With his cultivation realm, it wasn't difficult for him to give Daoist Qing Song some pointers. After all, Daoist Qing Song wasn't some epoch's overlord, and there was still a lot of room for improvement. Qin Lang could see Daoist Qing Song's weaknesses and shortcomings, and he could easily make up for them.
"Is one cultivation method … really enough?" Gu Qingxun was skeptical. She didn't doubt the origin of this cultivation method and believed that it was very powerful. After all, Qin Lang had found it in the relic of Yuanzhang Mountain. However, could a mere cultivation method really move Daoist Qing Song and make him agree to take Gu Qingxun as his personal disciple?
"You'll know once you try," Qin Lang said. "Once you become Daoist Qing Song's personal disciple, I believe that the other Sacred Disciples won't dare to make trouble for you in the open."
As the sect master of Penglai, Daoist Qing Song had a high status and was very busy. He definitely didn't have the leisure to take on another personal disciple. However, he really couldn't refuse Gu Qingxun's offer. If Daoist Qing Song wanted to break through the bottleneck and reach a higher cultivation realm, he indeed needed the cultivation method that Gu Qingxun offered him. For Daoist Qing Song, this was like a good rain after a long drought. How could he refuse?
Even though Daoist Qing Song had some doubts about Gu Qingxun's motives, he still had to agree to this matter. Otherwise, what could he do? As the sect master of Penglai, how could he steal something that belonged to Gu Qingxun? Since Gu Qingxun had obediently offered the cultivation method, Daoist Qing Song could only accept it gladly and agree to Gu Qingxun's conditions.
Moreover, Gu Qingxun was currently in the limelight. Taking him as a personal disciple was also in line with Daoist Qing Song's interests. This way, Daoist Qing Song's position in Penglai could be consolidated. If Gu Qingxun could become the sect master of Penglai in the future, it would be a good story.
"Hahaha! Gu Qingxun, since you have such an idea, The Master naturally can't refuse it! After all, you're the well-deserved rising star of our Penglai Immortal Mountain. It's a pity that The Master should have noticed you earlier. Wouldn't it have been better if he had taken you as his personal disciple earlier? "Daoist Qing Song seemed very happy to have taken Gu Qingxun as his disciple.
"Thank you, Master!" Gu Qingxun didn't expect things to go so smoothly. She couldn't help but admire Qin Lang's scheming ability. Even someone like Daoist Qing Song couldn't escape from Qin Lang's calculations. This was simply shocking.
Ah Lang is so good at scheming. Will he also scheme against me? A thought suddenly flashed through Gu Qingxun's mind, but she quickly dismissed it because she didn't think such a thing would happen. After all, she had watched Ah Lang grow up. They used to have a master and servant relationship, but in fact, they were childhood sweethearts.
"Qingxun, what are you thinking about?" Daoist Qing Song sensed that Gu Qingxun's mind was wandering.
"Oh … Master, I'm so happy!" Gu Qingxun said, "Ever since I left the Mystic Saint Palace, I've had no one to rely on. Now that I have a master, I'm reminded of my father."
Gu Qingxun's words were said out of her own feelings. She had indeed thought of Gu Qingxuan and the Mystic Sacred Palace at this moment. Her words had touched Daoist Qing Song's heart, and he had a better impression of Gu Qingxun.
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