Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses-Chapter 726 - 718: Beyond the Great World
As the sun set and dusk enveloped the mountain range, Gu An and Sin paced through the forest's edge, their shadows elongating under the slanting rays of the sun.
Trailing behind Gu An, Sin glanced left and right with wide-eyed curiosity. He was fascinated by every flower, plant, and tree—a stark contrast to the lifeless scenery of the Desperate Celestial Tomb.
Every now and then, Sin would look towards Gu An, his eyes filled with wonder.
Although he didn't know Gu An, he felt an inexplicable warmth upon first sight.
Of course, this was primarily because he had yet to form any perceptions, not understanding good from evil or the intricacies of human nature.
As they walked, Gu An and Sin encountered one of the third-generation disciples, Jiang Lan, practicing his swordsmanship in the woods.
Upon noticing Gu An, Jiang Lan immediately stood upright and bowed. He then noticed Sin at Gu An's side.
"Another junior brother?" Jiang Lan wondered silently. He scrutinized Sin, noting that despite his young appearance, there was something unusually eerie about his aura.
After all, those who entered within the Beginningless must be extraordinarily talented.
However, here within the Beginningless, even such talent is measured by another standard. Jiang Lan considered himself mediocre among the disciples.
Gu An nodded slightly towards Jiang Lan. As he passed by, he halted and said, "This is your junior uncle, named Sin."
Junior uncle?
Jiang Lan was taken aback, feeling a wave of surprise.
Did Ancestor just personally take on a disciple?
Gu An continued on his way as Jiang Lan, coming back to his senses, quickly bowed deeply towards Sin and addressed him as junior uncle.
Sin, full of curiosity, moved in front of Jiang Lan, poking his arm and then his cheek, making Jiang Lan quite uneasy.
"Sin, hurry and follow," Gu An's voice drifted in.
Sin quickly caught up.
Jiang Lan turned and watched as Sin, glancing back, made a playful face at him.
For some reason, Jiang Lan found this amusing and felt the distance between them shrink. It even made him look forward to the days ahead.
With a new junior uncle, the future days within the Beginningless seemed sure to be lively.
Jiang Lan sheathed his sword and quietly followed them.
As night fell, all the Beginningless disciples gathered in Gu An's courtyard, making the place feel a bit crowded.
Everyone curiously examined Sin, even An Xin and Shen Zhen were surprised; they never expected Gu An to take on a disciple.
Sin, not yet understanding what it meant to be nervous or uneasy, curiously scanned the crowd despite their stares.
"His name is Sin, and I have personally taken him on as my disciple. His origins are unique, coming from beyond the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Although he looks young, he is actually much older than anyone here. He was trapped for a long time, and I expect you all to guide him well," Gu An introduced with a smile, causing everyone to be amazed.
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Lv Xian was the first to ask, "Beyond the Three Thousand Great Worlds? What kind of place is that?"
The third-generation disciples were hearing for the first time about places beyond the Three Thousand Great Worlds.
They knew Ancestor was incredibly powerful, but the extent of his abilities was unclear. Hearing this, they felt a sense of awe and admiration.
Not to mention places beyond the Three Thousand Great Worlds, they hadn't even explored this Great World entirely.
"It is a place unimaginably distant. Even if you surpass a Free Immortal, you won't be able to reach it, but as long as you cultivate diligently, one day you might arrive there yourself," Gu An answered simply, not revealing the existence of the Desperate Celestial Tomb. That place held the bones of a Xuan Qi Primordial Immortal and involved complicated cause and effect.
The disciples began to discuss animatedly.
An Xin softly said to Gu An, "Master, don't worry, I will personally teach him."
She knew Gu An was busy and couldn't keep an eye on every disciple all the time.
Of course, she also knew what Gu An was preoccupied with, but she believed that after achieving such strength, he deserved to enjoy himself, given the hardships he had faced.
"No worries, you focus on your cultivation. I will teach him personally, or let Ghost Mother guide him," Gu An smiled and said.
Sin had been trapped in the Desperate Celestial Tomb for so many years, and Gu An intended to make up for that by guiding him personally and broadening his horizons.
Additionally, Gu An had his own reasons for involving the Ghost Mother of Ephemera, wishing for her to integrate better into the Beginningless.
After hearing this, An Xin couldn't help but wonder internally.
Could Sin be Master's son?
She turned to look at Sin but couldn't see any resemblance to Gu An.
Everyone could sense Gu An's regard for Sin, and together with Sin's mysterious origin, all were filled with curiosity about him.
Sin's curiosity about everything made the following days within the Beginningless very lively.
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years passed. The Qiankun Sect plunged into internal strife. After Yi Qingshan abdicated the Sect Hierarch position to Yuan Luo, conflicts between various factions became incessant, with hidden dangers lurking everywhere.
At the onset of spring that year, Gu An took Sin to visit Jiang Qiong at the Gathering Flower Sect.
The Gathering Flower Sect seized an opportunity to rapidly expand, and with Gu An's help, Jiang Qiong achieved the status of Free Immortal, an entity with considerable influence even in the current era.
Watching Sin darting around outside the pavilion, Jiang Qiong was filled with curiosity.
Although Sin still looked like a youth, dressed in white with a red sash around his waist, his black hair tied up high behind his head, he carried an air of vigor and spirit.
"Is he really your disciple? He feels more like your son," Jiang Qiong remarked, turning to Gu An with a puzzled expression.
Looking at Sin, she couldn't help but recall her first meeting with Gu An. Though he was already grown then, he seemed much more immature compared to now.
Gu An laughed, "What's the difference between disciple and son? Once a teacher, forever a father."
Jiang Qiong, propping her chin with her hand, looked at Gu An with a playful smile, "Do you want a biological son? I could give you one."
Gu An shook his head with a wry smile, "You and I are cultivators, what need do we have for children?"
He truly believed this—he didn't want to complicate things with cause and effect any further. Unlike disciples, one can't sever ties with one's children so easily.
Given his current abilities and the resources of the Beginningless Dao Court, having children might result in raising little tyrants.
Most importantly, Gu An really didn't have expectations towards having children.
"Master, can I go out and play?" Sin stood on the courtyard wall and called out.
Gu An replied, "Go ahead, but don't wander too far."
Just as Jiang Qiong was about to speak, Sin vanished from the courtyard wall.
This movement technique surprised Jiang Qiong.
His speed far surpassed that of his realm!
This kid's talent and comprehension seemed extraordinary.
Jiang Qiong said, "I wanted to ask someone to accompany him, but he's in such a rush."
Gu An laughed, "Don't worry, this kid won't get into trouble. It's good he's out, it gives me the chance to instruct you personally."
Jiang Qiong's face lit up with a smile, her eyes narrowing to crescent moons, "Actually, I do have some confusions that need your guidance."
As she spoke, her hand gently rested on Gu An's leg.
