The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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"Ning'er is right."

Yue Buqun stood up and said, "Your master, your mistress, Elder Feng, Elder Cheng, and I have discussed this matter and unanimously agreed."

Even Yue Buqun expressed his support and had no objections, so the Huashan disciples finally accepted it in silence.

Jiang Ning said after they had finished processing the news.

"Dear fellow disciples, our Huashan Sect is originally a Taoist sect. However, due to various reasons over the years, although the Huashan Sect has a Taoist background, there are no Taoist disciples within the sect. Therefore, the Huashan Sect must change."

Considering that the Huashan Sect already has so many disciples, and even hundreds of young disciples who haven't yet entered the sect, and that they might not be willing to become monks in the future, Jiang Ning made the change.

In the past, the Quanzhen School required its disciples to leave home and devote themselves to Taoist practice.

The disciples of Mount Hua looked at each other and then began to whisper among themselves.

"Do you want to become lay disciples or monks?"

"I want to become a lay disciple. I still want to get married like Lu Dayou. My mother often reminds me to leave an heir for the Zhao family."

"Then I want to become a monk."

"What about the eldest brother? Does he want to become a monk or a lay disciple?"

When his name was called, Linghu Chong immediately said to his fellow disciples, "Of course I want to be a lay disciple."

The other Huashan disciples glanced at Yue Lingshan beside them and nodded in understanding.

“That’s right. Senior Brother and Junior Sister Lingshan are engaged, so of course they won’t become monks.”

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to discuss it again.

A moment later, one of the Huashan disciples asked his question.

"But Junior Brother..."

The Huashan disciple who spoke looked at Jiang Ning.

"If we become lay disciples, does that mean we can't go to Mount Hua?"

"of course not."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning shook his head and said, "I have already prepared to make Chaoyang Peak a residence for the secular family."

In the future, the number of lay disciples of the Huashan Sect will increase, and it will be impossible for them all to live on the mountain, but it is also impossible for them all to live at the foot of the mountain. Jiang Ning plans to select a peak as the residence for the lay disciples, such as elders.

"Ah."

Yue Buqun nodded.

"I've made up my mind. After Ning'er becomes the sect leader, your master and I will move to Chaoyang Peak."

Although Yue Buqun is the sect leader, he is already married, so he is definitely not suitable to become a monk.

If he chooses to become a nun, he will have to separate from Ning Zhongze.

Although Ning Zhongze can be difficult to deal with at times, he still doesn't want to be separated from her.

Moreover, Yue Buqun had said that he would wait until he stepped down as the sect leader to take Ning Zhongze to travel the world and fulfill the promise he hadn't kept when they got married.

Not to mention that Yue Buqun will no longer be the sect leader after today.

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's plan, none of the Huashan disciples reacted much.

"Master, senior brother."

At this moment, Lin Pingzhi stepped forward and raised his question.

"Our generation of disciples can choose to become lay disciples or monastic disciples. What about those disciples who haven't yet entered the monastic order? If they reach the age for entry, will they directly enter the order or..."

Jiang Ning replied, "I have already considered this. Those who have already entered the sect, those who have not yet entered, and those who are not yet adults will not be selected. The sect will raise them until they reach the required age. They will be sent down the mountain to travel and explore. After they return, they can then choose whether to become monks or nuns."

If some disciples who have not yet entered the world leave home to become monks before their minds are settled, they will inevitably develop inner demons and go astray when they go down the mountain to travel and experience the seven emotions and six desires of the mortal world.

That's why Jiang Ning made such rules for the sect.

Moreover, it's not enough to simply be willing to become a monk; one must also be examined to see if one's personality and temperament are suitable.

Hearing Jiang Ning say this, Lin Pingzhi had no more doubts.

Actually, he was raising the issue for Jiang Ning in advance, because he was afraid that Jiang Ning might not have considered these things and it would cause unrest in the sect later.

As for whether he should become a lay disciple or a monk, Lin Pingzhi knew he would not become a monk.

He is the only bloodline of the Lin family, and he also needs to revitalize the family's escort business and continue the Lin family line.

He cannot become a monk.

After Lin Pingzhi had no further questions, the other Huashan disciples had no more doubts. They were all whispering among themselves, discussing their future choices.

At this moment, Du Lanyin turned pale and remained in shock for a long time.

"Junior Sister Du? Junior Sister Du!"

It took Qiaojun several calls to wake Du Lanyin.

"What's wrong, Senior Sister?"

Du Lanyin looked at her blankly.

Qiaojun looked pitiful and distressed.

If Du Lanyin had a sliver of hope before, now that sliver of hope is gone.

"nothing."

Qiaojun shook her head and asked Du Lanyin about her plans.

"What will you choose? Do you intend to become a lay disciple, or..."

Du Lanyin remained silent for a long time before confirming again.

"Does becoming a lay disciple mean I can no longer stay on the mountain?"

"Hmm... almost."

Although Chaoyang Peak can accommodate lay disciples, it's obvious that it can't hold so many people.

Upon hearing this, Du Lanyin's expression dimmed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"I want to become a monk."

Chapter 759: The Ceremony Begins

Hearing Du Lanyin's firm answer, Qiaojun was taken aback.

She looked at Du Lanyin, unsure of what to say.

"Hey."

After a moment, Qiaojun sighed.

"All right."

Yue Buqun then said, "I have already told you about this in advance. Now that everything is fine, you can all go out and entertain the martial arts people who have come to Mount Hua."

"Yes, Master."

The disciples bowed and then left.

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning.

"Ning'er, are all the factions here now?"

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Except for Shaolin, everyone has arrived."

Shaolin Temple has already announced its closure and did not send anyone this time, but they still sent someone to deliver congratulations and gifts.

"Um……"

Yue Buqun pondered for a moment, but said nothing. He then looked at the sky and said to Jiang Ning.

"There's still a while until noon. Keep an eye on the time. I'll head out now."

"Yes."

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze then left, leaving only Jiang Ning and Liu Zhao in the back hall.

Jiang Ning looked at Liu Zhao, his expression calm.

"Zhao'er."

"The disciple is here."

Liu Zhao bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Jiang Ning looked at him.

"You are the first disciple I took in. Now that the Huashan Sect has made changes, you should be my eldest disciple and should enter the Xuanmen. However, you are still young and your mind is not yet settled. If you enter the Xuanmen, it may cause you to have a wrong path in the future. After a few years, you can go down the mountain to travel and be like other Huashan disciples. After you have traveled, you can make a choice."

"Master!"

Liu Zhao immediately knelt down and said in a deep voice, "This disciple has no interest in worldly affairs and wishes to focus on cultivating the Dao and accompany Master."

For Liu Zhao, his experience before meeting Jiang Ning was miserable. His parents didn't love him, and he was even caught by the Green Gang and almost had his hands and feet broken and begged for a living. It wasn't until he met Jiang Ning that his fate changed.

Jiang Ning was the first person in Liu Zhao's life to care about him and the one who saved his fate. Liu Zhao only wanted to stay by Jiang Ning's side.

"You don't need to rush to make a decision."

Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Let's talk about it another day."

Everyone has their own path to walk. Current thoughts do not represent the future. Liu Zhao's choice will have to wait until he has traveled through the world before he makes a decision.

"Yes."

Liu Zhao responded.

Jiang Ning and Liu Zhao exchanged a few more words, then, noticing that it was almost noon, they left the back hall and went to the area outside the main hall.

At this moment, the area around the venue was filled with people, all of whom were leaders of various sects and their disciples, as well as some wandering martial artists.

Not only here, but from Qianchi Cliff to the main peak, it was almost packed with people, so crowded that there was no room to squeeze in. There were even thousands of martial arts practitioners gathered at the foot of the mountain, all coming for Jiangning.

It can be said that the Huashan School has never seen such a grand occasion since its founding.

The people who were whispering and discussing quietly stopped talking after Jiang Ning appeared, and they all looked at him in silence.

Jiang Ning arrived at the central government office and bowed to everyone.

"Thank you all for traveling so far to attend my inauguration ceremony,"

"Master Jiang, you're too kind."

At this moment, a martial arts practitioner shouted.

"You are a master of the Innate Realm, a terrestrial immortal of this era. It is our honor to attend your succession ceremony."

Although the venue is large, it is almost full of martial arts practitioners from all over Mount Hua. Those who can come here are all skilled and influential figures.

The person speaking at this moment was also a renowned wandering martial artist with high martial arts skills.

After he finished speaking, the other martial arts practitioners present all echoed his sentiments.

Jiang Ning smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd.

"In any case, I still want to thank you all for giving me face."

Seeing Jiang Ning's composed demeanor and poise in front of everyone, Yue Buqun, standing to the side, smiled with satisfaction.

To be honest, Yue Buqun never imagined that Jiang Ning, whom he had placed so much hope in, would reach such a level and become a monument in the martial arts world. If he hadn't come from the Huashan Sect, Jiang Ning could have even founded his own sect and become its founder, just like Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of Wudang a hundred years ago.

It must be a blessing from our ancestors that he took in Jiang Ning as his disciple.

Otherwise, the Huashan Sect wouldn't be where it is today.

The time had come, and Jiang Ning said no more, turning to look at the desk in front of him.

At this moment, the first tier of the table held the shrines of the Three Pure Ones, while the second tier held not the shrine of Hao Datong, the founder of the Huashan School, but the shrine of Wang Chongyang, the founder of the Quanzhen School.