Chapter: 5459

Looking at Leaf Dachen, he noticed that her gaze had lost its previous arrogance and superiority, replaced only with an inexpressible sadness and shame.

Leaf Dachen then released Long Ziqi's tender hand and looked at Hong Changqing, saying, "Hong Tianshi, let us have a good discussion about how to transmit the position. I won't bother you anymore."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward to leave.

Hong Changqing hurriedly followed, politely saying, "Master Leaf, please don't hurry. As your disciple, I will definitely resolve all matters regarding the transmission of the Sect Leader's position today!"

After finishing his sentence, he quickly stepped ahead to help Leaf Dachen open the door.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, Long Ziqi subconsciously turned around to look at Leaf Dachen's retreating back figure disappearing outside. His heart became even more lost.

Hong Changqing sent Leaf Dachen out the door and then hurriedly returned, closing the door with regret. He sorrowfully told Long Ziqi, "You're really a fool! As my master, you've spent half your life cultivating martial arts, and you've never seen anyone as talented as Master Leaf. The chance to encounter Master Leaf is already rare enough. To receive guidance from him is even more so. How did you offend Master Leaf..."

Long Ziqi's expression was somewhat dazed, asking, "Master... this Mr. Leaf... what's his background? Even if he's a martial artist with exceptional natural talent, having cultivated to the Five Star realm and achieved great completeness in one moment, it would at least take several years or even tens of years. How did he manage to open my three main meridians in an instant?"

Hong Changqing sighed and lamented, "Ziqi, Master Leaf's abilities have already surpassed our understanding. That's why our master wants to pass on the Sect Leader position to you - so that you can follow him sincerely and serve him faithfully, and also gain some good luck for yourself..."

Hong Changqing's eyes had already filled with regret, and he couldn't help but ask Long Ziqi, "Master, what's Master Leaf's background? Shouldn't it be that his abilities have already surpassed our understanding?"

Hong Changqing nodded slightly: "Master Leaf's abilities are likely to have exceeded the boundaries of martial arts. I once heard my master say that in many years ago, the tenth generation sect leader of Tai Zhen Dao left behind a record saying that there was a path to cultivation stronger than martial arts in this world. People who cultivate on this path have already transcended the true energy of martial artists and are cultivating a more powerful spiritual energy."

As he spoke, Hong Changqing continued to ponder: "Although top martial artists can transfer their true energy into others' bodies, heal their wounds, or even enhance their cultivation, they cannot reach Master Leaf's level. He can help you break through your three main meridians in an instant. It seems that Master Leaf must be one of those people who have mastered spiritual energy!"

Long Ziqi looked dejected and said: "Master... why didn't you tell me earlier? Even if you gave me a heads-up, I wouldn't have been so sudden to offend Mr. Leaf..."

Hong Changqing's face was filled with helplessness and sighed: "As the master of our sect, it's not until I'm forced to do so that I can reveal my plans. My intention is to pass on the Sect Leader position to you in front of Master Leaf, and also to gain some good luck for yourself... Then you can return to America to lead Tai Zhen Dao, while I'll stay behind Master Leaf and serve him faithfully..."

As he finished speaking, Hong Changqing looked at Long Ziqi with a worried expression: "I never thought you would offend Master Leaf like this..."

Long Ziqi was also somewhat dejected, his eyes welling up with tears as he said: "Master... You're letting me take over as Sect Leader, but not passing on the medicinal cauldron to me. I'm afraid our ancestors in heaven will criticize me for not being diligent enough..."

As he spoke, Long Ziqi's tears flowed uncontrollably, and he kept sobbing: "I entered Tai Zhen Dao when I was eight years old... I've always considered Tai Zhen Dao my home. From a young age, I vowed to my ancestors that I would devote myself to Tai Zhen Dao and make it flourish in the future..."

Hong Changqing understood his disciple's concerns deeply, as Long Ziqi's father had been extremely devoted to Tai Zhen Dao from the very beginning. It was because of Long Ziqi's father's generous support that Tai Zhen Dao was able to establish a foothold in America and build its own mountain gate.

In America, most rich second-generation individuals would leave their best years at top universities, even if they themselves didn't have that level of ability. Their parents would still do everything possible to send them to those schools to get an education.

However, Long Ziqi was an exception. She entered Tai Zhen Dao at the age of eight and spent most of her time practicing, unlike others who would take breaks during holidays to learn some extracurricular skills or relax with their families. Even though she had reached the age of thirty, her mental maturity was only that of an eighteen-year-old in Hong Changqing's eyes.

However, as Hong Changqing understood Long Ziqi, he couldn't help but think about his own teacher's inconsistencies.

So, he couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Teacher, you're saying one thing and doing another. When you passed the elixir on to me, you explicitly warned me not to reveal its effects to anyone, lest it bring harm to myself or Tai Zhen Dao. Who would have thought that you would tell her about it earlier than I expected..."

Long Ziqi sobbed as she spoke: "You're also saying one thing and doing another! Teacher, you were told by Teacher's public not to reveal anything to anyone, but you ended up giving the elixir away to outsiders. If Teacher hadn't left a hint in advance, telling me about Tai Zhen Dao's treasure, I would have been completely deceived!"

Hong Changqing was taken aback as his disciple called him out on the spot.

He let out a sigh and said helplessly: "Ziqi, now that we've gotten this far, why don't I just tell you the truth? That elixir was created with malice aforethought, and it's not something to be used to blame others..." JrNovels.com