In the small living room.
Perfected Qing Yun sat there quietly with a tea set in front of him. He looked at Lu Changsheng and said slowly, "Changsheng, don't drink alcohol. Drink more tea. Drinking alcohol doesn't suit your temperament."
"Can drinking tea and drinking change anything?"
Lu Changsheng sat down and looked at Perfected Qing Yun, replying calmly.
If it were anyone else, they might be in fear and trepidation when facing Perfected Qing Yun. However, Lu Changsheng was very casual.
After all, when they first got to know each other, his master seemed to be very … abnormal.
Perhaps it was because he had cultivated for thousands of years that there was something wrong with his spirit, or perhaps he had returned to his natural state of mind. He was very young and did not speak in a formal manner, which made Lu Changsheng feel less pressured.
Qing Yun Daoren glanced at Lu Changsheng.
Indeed, regardless of whether it was drinking alcohol or tea, Lu Changsheng's indescribable temperament was unparalleled.
When he drank alcohol, he was extremely carefree. The wine did not intoxicate him, but he was intoxicated.
When he drank tea, he was as quiet as a virgin, elegant, easygoing, and extraordinary.
However, at the thought that he was his disciple, Qing Yun Daoren could not help but snicker.
"Changsheng, I've already arranged everything. There will be a grand meeting in Daira ten days later. By then, you will be appointed as the Eldest Senior Brother of the Daira Holy Place. You must perform well by then."
Lu Changsheng was a little surprised when Daoist Qing Yun said the reason for his visit.
"Eldest Senior Brother?" Lu Changsheng shook his head. He was a little helpless and conflicted. In the end, he sighed and said, "I might have to disappoint you, Master. I … am not that kind of genius."
Lu Changsheng did not want to hide anything. He directly told the truth that his aptitude was average.
If he hid it, it would only bring about greater trouble.
Of course, Lu Changsheng was very clear that his actions might bring about other negative effects, such as disappointing Qing Yun Daoren.
Surprisingly, Qing Yun Daoren wasn't surprised at all. Instead, he nodded calmly and said, "I know."
It was Lu Changsheng's turn to be surprised.
He had thought that his Master would be surprised and disappointed in him. Eventually, he would be expelled from the Sect. Then, he would awaken the System and complete the slap in the face.
But what he didn't expect was that his master didn't seem surprised at all. In fact, he seemed to have known about it a long time ago, which was puzzling.
"Master … this!"
Lu Changsheng's curiosity was piqued. He looked at Qing Yun Daoren with many doubts in his eyes.
Qing Yun Daoren picked up the teacup, took a sip and said.
"Changsheng, let me ask you, what was the name of the dynasty you were in three years ago?"
Qing Yun Daoren asked a strange question.
Lu Changsheng thought for a while and answered directly.
"It was called Yan Kingdom."
"Yes, Yan Kingdom. Do you know how many people there are in Yan Kingdom?"
Qing Yun Daoren continued to ask.
"About a hundred million people."
Lu Changsheng thought for a while and answered.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Yun Daoren nodded and continued.
"The place where Yan Kingdom is located is called Li Province. In Li Province, there are countless countries like Yan Kingdom. There are at least 30,000 of them. However, there are 72 states in Middle Earth, and Li Province is just one of them. Above Middle Earth, there are East Wilderness, South Mountains, North Chuan, and West Desert."
"In this way, there are billions of humans in this world. In the mortal world, people get married at the age of 16, have children at the age of 20, and reincarnation occurs at the age of 40. In the mortal world, ordinary people live for 150 years. They reproduce continuously and have children and grandchildren."
"Then, Changsheng, let me ask you, is there a shortage of geniuses in this world?"
Qing Yun Daoren's words made Lu Changsheng fall silent.
He thought about it seriously for a long time, then shook his head and said, "No."
At this point, Qing Yun Daoren stood up and looked into the distance. "Yes, there is no shortage of geniuses in this world. Take Daira Holy Place for example. Even the lowest servant disciple is one in a hundred among the mortals. Looking at the outer sect disciples, any one of them might be related to the royal family of a certain dynasty. As for the inner sect disciples, which one of them isn't the cream of the crop? Which one of them isn't the pride of a country? "
"Not to mention the core disciples. Any one of them is a genius. If they want to, they can totally open up a country and establish a thousand-year-old family. "
"As for the true disciples, each of them is a famous peerless genius in the Immortal Cultivation World. Their wisdom is unparalleled, and their swords are pointed at the Great Dao."
"Without boasting, I was also a peerless genius in the Immortal Cultivation World back then. Otherwise, I wouldn't have become Daira Master. However, whether it's me, your grandmaster, or your grandmaster's grandmaster, we've all seen countless geniuses, but none of them have met someone like you."
Qing Yun Daoren's words overturned Lu Changsheng's worldview.
"Someone like me?"
Lu Changsheng was a little curious.
"That's right, someone like you."
"What about me?"
Lu Changsheng's curiosity grew.
"You're too different. All the geniuses I've seen have never written the word 'genius' on their faces. Every genius has to rely on themselves to break through to the next realm, cultivate the Supreme Heart Sutra, and break the ancient records. Only then can they be recognized as a genius. But you're different."
"Just by standing there, people can't help but think that you're a genius. Moreover, you're a peerless genius."
"Others need to work hard, but you don't. That's why you're different. Therefore, it doesn't matter if you're a genius or not. As long as people believe that you're a genius, that's enough."
"For thousands of years, the Daira Holy Place didn't have a Great Senior Brother. It's not because there's no suitable candidate, but because no matter who is chosen, there will be people who won't accept it. But you're different. If you're chosen as the Great Senior Brother, no one will doubt you, and no one will doubt you. Even if someone doubts you, you don't have to explain yourself. Your supporters will help you unconditionally. For example, Ziyun."
"Ever since she saw you, she's determined that you're her Son of Heaven. You should know that Ziyun might be the reincarnation of an immortal. She's proud and arrogant, and looks down on everyone. But you're the only one she's fallen in love with. That's why you're extraordinary."
"So, is it important whether you're a genius or not? If everyone in the world thinks that you're a genius, then you're a genius. Disciple, do you understand? "
Daoist Qingyun's lengthy speech was well-reasoned and logical. Every sentence that he said was reasonable, to the point that Lu Changsheng almost believed him.
"But, if I only rely on my appearance, one day, I'll be exposed, right?"
Lu Changsheng couldn't help but say.
After all, this was a world of cultivation where the weak were prey to the strong. Strength was the foundation of everything. Without strength, everything was just empty talk.
"That's not true, that's not true." Qing Yun Daoren shook his head and said, "People only believe their own eyes and will be deceived by illusions. They can't see through it, and they don't want to see through it. Those who can see through it won't expose it. Most importantly, your Grandmaster, who is also my Master, once told me a wise saying that I've benefited from for the rest of my life. I'll tell you this saying, so that you can understand it well."
"I'm all ears, disciple."
Lu Changsheng perked up and listened carefully.
Soon, Qing Yun Daoren stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back, looking like an expert. After pondering for a long time, he slowly said, "Handsome, lucky."
"Good looks and good luck."
Lu Changsheng: "…"
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