Don't Mess with that Turtle-Chapter 77 - 076 Paying Respects to the Master_1
77: Chapter 076: Paying Respects to the Master_1
77 -076: Paying Respects to the Master_1
The fact that an Elder of Xuan Tian Gate came to preside over the apprentice ceremony for East Cloud Sect is an honor beyond measure.
To offer no compensation is one thing, but to ask for gifts?
All eyes in the courtyard fell upon him.
Qiu Hu clenched his teeth, I’ll give!
His face beaming with a smile, he reached into his Qiankun Bag, touching a piece of Thousand-Year Profound Iron.
Just as he was about to take it out, he saw the smiling face of the Princess’s maid and the curious gazes of the women behind him.
The hand he reached out just couldn’t be extended.
The gift he was about to offer was no longer just a mere piece of Thousand-Year Profound Iron, it was the face of Xuan Tian Gate.
Qiu Hu’s breathing tightened, and he moved his finger from the Profound Iron to another item.
Taking it out, he gently flicked it towards Su He.
“This is a five-thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng, which greatly aids Little Dragon Turtles in enhancing their bloodlines and expelling impurities.
It’s a treasure I acquired in the Qingming Wasteland.”
His heart was bleeding.
He turned to look at the maid, who merely blinked without expression, but the little beast on her shoulder clearly scoffed in disdain.
Qiu Hu was hopping mad.
Before today, I didn’t even know this Dragon Turtle, and now you want me to give away my entire fortune?!
His breathing became rapid, he swallowed spit and tapped inside the Qiankun Bag again, releasing an Ice Jade that instantly cooled the air on Longevity Island, causing the flowers to frost over.
Qiu Hu forced the words through his gritted teeth, “This is an Ice Jade aged eight thousand years, just perfect for adding some decorations to the Dragon Turtle shell.”
What a treasure!
Su He’s eyes widened.
As soon as the jade appeared, his Power of Water Element surged.
For ordinary people, this was a decent Artifact Refining material, but for Su He, it was a true gem!
He sang a long chant in thanks and quickly stowed away the Blood Ginseng and Ice Jade, as if afraid that Qiu Hu might change his mind.
Qiu Hu turned around to find the maid looking at him with a flash of shock in her eyes, “I did not expect Brother Ge to be so generous.
The Blood Ginseng alone had already astonished me, and now an Ice Jade.
I am quite tempted myself.
Wasn’t it just the role of a master of ceremonies?
Wasn’t a few thousand kilograms of Profound Iron enough?
Are Xuan Tian Immortal Domain’s greeting gifts always this lavish?”
Qiu Hu’s face stiffened, and his lips twitched.
Were you zoning out just now?
Weren’t you laughing at me?
He took quick breaths, struggling to chuckle, “The Princess was jesting.
It’s not that lavish…
It’s just that…
I’m different from others.
I’m well acquainted with Brother Ge, how could I, how could I offer Profound Iron as a greeting gift?”
He let out a breath, feeling as though his heart was tearing apart.
Elder Ge laughed heartily, clutching Qiu Hu’s shoulder while his garlic-scented hand thumped it, “The Princess doesn’t know, but Brother Qiu and I have a special relationship.
To show my discipline, I abstained from alcohol for a day as punishment!
This kind of respect is not even afforded by our Sect Leader.”
“So it is,” the maid said, her face revealing an ‘aha’ expression.
Now it made sense.
In that moment, the guests had already begun arriving on the island.
You Xu returned to bow to Elder Ge, “Ancestor Uncle, the hour has come.
It’s time to begin the apprentice ceremony.”
By this moment, it was well past sunrise, and the morning sun blazed hot.
Elder Ge laughed, “Then let’s start!” He clapped Qiu Hu on the shoulder, “The honor of conducting the ceremony should trouble Brother Qiu.”
I like this role as the master of ceremonies.
Anyone who wants to replace it is provoking trouble with both my disciple and me!
Qiu Hu had regained his buoyant complexion and laughed heartily, “You can rest easy, Brother Ge!
I have presided over many apprentice ceremonies.”
After speaking, a pang shot through his heart.
When presiding ceremonies for other families, he always received gifts.
In this family, however, he had offered up his own.
That Ice Jade alone was worth thirty years of his earnings.
And that included the five-thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng.
Although he smiled on the outside, every breath hurt.
A disciple respectfully handed him a Jade Slip, which contained the detailed procedures and instructions for the ceremony.
Xia Dali waved his hand, and all the pavilions atop Longevity Island disappeared, transforming into platforms for guests on either side, with a square table and a Taishi Chair at the front.
That was the seat for Elder Ge.
Qiu Hu checked the Jade Slip.
The path of cultivation differed little in apprentice ceremonies among different families, and he was very familiar with it.
He stepped up onto the high platform, not needing to exert his Spiritual Power, as the platform already had a Formation that made his voice clear to the entire Tinghai Lake.
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He straightened his attire and announced loudly, “Honored guests, please rise; the disciple will pay respects!”
Su He bowed slightly and scanned the surroundings; she did not see Feng Yaya.
Where could that little rascal have run off to?
Likely following the camel to steal some wine again?
Once everyone had resumed their places, Qiu Hu bowed towards North Sky, “Please, present the ancestral sword!”
From the direction of Qingyuan Hall, a sword cry resonated, a flash of sword light streaked by, and a shadow formed of sword Qi descended from the sky, hovering above the apprentice-introduction stage.
This was a strike of sword Qi unleashed by the Ancestor Master who founded Qingyuan Gate.
Qiu Hu, the host, showed a slight change in his expression.
Surely, Qingyuan Gate must not be underestimated; it’s said their ancestors were generous.
With the law blessing the Sect Leader as long as he remains within Qingyuan Gate, he possesses the combat power of Stepping Sky Realm.
Perhaps that’s not an idle boast.
That sword cry just now clearly indicated that the Immortal Sword was sentient.
Even this strand of sword Qi alone could not be withstood by an ordinary being from the Demonic Realm.
This sword Qi was released spontaneously without a master and moreover for ceremonial purposes.
In actual combat, it would surely release an even more powerful strike.
In the guest seating area, the attendees wore varying expressions.
Those who were reverent were mostly friends and disciples of Elder Ge, and those who felt honored were mainly from sects affiliated with Qingyuan Gate, of the loyal variety.
Then there were those with weighty concerns, from the other sects of East Cloud Mountain, who had a glimpse of Qingyuan’s depths and couldn’t help but hold a grudge in their hearts.
Elder Ge’s identity was extraordinary.
Although he had never been a chief, he had once served as the Qingyuan Master in secret.
Other disciples might not know, but the current heads and former elders knew a little bit.
His disciple induction ceremony couldn’t be as casual as those of other elders.
The laws of Qingyuan didn’t allow it.
Furthermore, since the apprentice was a Dragon Turtle, the ceremony couldn’t be too simple.
In the past, the ancestral sword was only presented if dozens or hundreds were being apprenticed collectively.
Qiu Hu announced loudly, “The path of Qingyuan began with Ancestor Master Dragon Repair subduing demons at Qingyuan Mountain, and five thousand years later, Ancestor Master Ling Spring founded the sect, which has lasted for thirteen thousand years…”
The first step of apprenticeship was naturally to introduce the lineage history of the sect and pay homage to all ancestors.
Qingyuan Gate’s history is traceable for thirteen thousand years, which couldn’t even compare to the tip of the iceberg for Xuan Tian Gate.
But, Qiu Hu on the high platform didn’t exhibit an ounce of arrogance as he respectfully saluted the sword shadow.
All Qingyuan Disciples went even further, bowing deeply with three kneels and nine bows.
Su He lay prostrated on the ground, bowing her head in salute.
After paying respects to the ancestors, it was time to present today’s protagonists, Elder Ge and Su He.
“Today we present Elder Ge, with Tao cultivation high as the heavens, bravely wielding the sword through Nine Heavens for twelve hundred years, slaying Yao Guang, waging war against Heavenly, exorcising demons in the Northern Region, and Opening the Sky in the Southern Borders…”
As Qiu Hu continued, he was inwardly shocked.
Normally, one only heard about Elder Ge’s carefree demeanor; he had never heard of the elder boasting such battle records.
Yao Guang and Heavenly Longevity were both major outer realms; could it be that Elder Ge had participated in wars in these two great realms?
The specifics of exorcising demons in the Northern Region were unknown, but Opening the Sky in the Southern Borders—did the elder truly possess the Opening the Heaven Merit?
These achievements could compare favorably with the elders of Xuan Tian Gate of the same age—in fact, they might even surpass them!
Qingyuan Gate’s foundation was not shallow either!
No wonder the higher-ups were cautious.
“Presenting Dragon Turtle Su He, merely three years young, reverent towards his teacher, exhibiting commendable filial piety.
With innate talent and praying to acknowledge Elder Ge as master, we inform the ancestral masters!”
The brief introduction of Su He concluded, and Qiu Hu’s expression transformed instantaneously.
Three years old!
Three years old!
This Dragon Turtle was only three years old!!!
No wonder Yunmeng Ze sent congratulatory gifts and promised the hand of a princess.
A mere three-year-old turtle, already possessing the external appearance of a Dragon Turtle, and even awakening the external appearance of a Dragon Turtle—the shadow that took away the Ice Jade and Blood Ginseng earlier was clearly that of a Dragon Turtle.
This was a Little Dragon Turtle with the potential to truly transform into a Divine God Beast!
Were the people in charge of intelligence in the sect blind?
With a Dragon Turtle like this, I’d understand if you mobilized the sect to forcibly seize it, and I’d even applaud such action.
And yet, you wanted it to marry into Xuan Tian Gate.
Irredeemably foolish?!
A mere Turtle Demon worthy?!
It doesn’t even have the qualifications to be a maid!
Deserving of death!
Deserving of death!
Luckily, we did not offend them to death, and just now we even gave two generous gifts.
Somehow, we’ve managed to smooth things over.
Upon returning, I must immediately report to the higher-ups at Eight Directions Platform!
To miss such intelligence is sheer negligence!
