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Many things in the world are so contradictory.

If you always hide your clumsiness and restrain your sharpness, people in the world will bully you because you have no sharpness or sharpness.

But if you show your talents, you will inevitably be hated by others.

It's just that people's hatred often has its reasons.

So when Lu Jing caught Xu Baiyan's cold gaze hidden under his smile, he actually had some doubts in his heart.

He actually didn't have much interaction with Xu Baiyan, and the only few times he met him were through other people.

To this day, Lu Jing and Xu Baiyan have not even exchanged a few words.

But the coldness in Xu Baiyan's eyes was real. Even if it just flashed away, this coldness made the smile on Lu Jing's face grow stronger.

He originally wanted to say something about "apprenticeship".

But when Lu Jing and Xu Baiyan's eyes collided, he gave up the idea of ​​speaking and just smiled like this without answering.

Instead, it was the man behind Xu Baiyan who looked up and down, Lu Jing, without saying a word, wondering what he was thinking.

A maid from Shengfu served tea to everyone.

Sheng Zi's eyes sparkled with curiosity and she asked Xu Baiyan: "Master Bai Yan has already made a round trip to Death Mountain in less than a month, and even moved to the mountain that suppressed the ancient demon for more than forty years. At this speed,

It’s really amazing.”

Xu Baiyan drank tea slowly, then sighed and said: "That mountain has long been home to an ancient demon. It was gradually contaminated by the evil spirit of that demon, and for some unknown reason, it actually developed spiritual wisdom.

It's just that this spiritual intelligence has become a little more violent, constantly devouring the people who live on this mountain. In just a few decades, the mountain has been covered with bones.

Ordinary people, as long as they get close to the demon mountain, will lose their minds, step into it, and then become a pile of withered bones.

If it hadn't been discovered by the Master's eyes, I don't know how many people would have suffered from it."

When Xu Baiyan said this, he frowned again: "I have seen the scene of the Heavenly Eyes manifesting. There are very few mature people among the withered bones in the mountains. The victims are all old people, or weak-willed women and children.

As for those Orion people, most of them lost their lives because of searching for the missing people. If you think about it carefully, these people actually suffered unreasonable disasters, which is quite pitiful."

When he said these words, his expression was calm, but Lu Jing could clearly sense that Xu Baiyan was indeed feeling pity for those who died.

"Thinking about it this way, this Death Monster Mountain has been uprooted by Xu Baiyan's master, Chu Shenchou. There should be no more ordinary people being killed."

Lu Jing also thought so.

At the same time, I also lamented that the world outside Taixuanjing was indeed too dangerous. Even Ning Qiang’s parents were harmed by demons.

"The imperial court of Dafu is as powerful as the Immortal Heavenly Palace, suppressing all the people in the world. Emperor Chongtian is unparalleled in majesty, but why are there so many monsters roaming the territory of Dafu?"

He couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart.

At this moment, Xu Baiyan's eyes fell on Lu Jing again, and he smiled and said: "With Brother Jing's talent, if he can enter the sect of his mentor, he will definitely be the second direct descendant.

My mentor has been practicing all his life and walking in this world. He comes from a humble background like me, but he always thinks about the weak people in the world. He also always teaches me that if one day I become the Yuanshen Daxiu who reflects the nine stars, I will always care about the weak people in the world.

Have a compassionate heart.

Brother Jing, after you get started, I hope you can also abide by this way."

After Lu Jing heard Xu Baiyan's words, he also had a little more respect for Chu Shenchou, whom he had never met before.

"This Yuanshen Daxiu named Chu Shenchou stands at a high place, but his eyes can still fall on the humble people. This is extremely rare."

Lu Jing's thoughts just fell.

The young man sitting on the seat next to Xu Baiyan suddenly shook his head and said: "Senior brother, the reason why the master sent the name card is mainly to discuss the Northwest Road with Sheng Cifu. The officials of the Northwest Road were slaughtered, and many

The county is in chaos.

Sheng Cifu made good friends with his master and wanted to ask his master to go to the Northwest Road to suppress the evildoers lurking there to prevent them from coming out to cause harm to the world.

The matter of accepting disciples... is just a matter of convenience, and there is no conclusion yet."

The young man who spoke had already announced his name to the host when he took his seat.

His name is Wu Huaigui, and he is also a disciple of Chu Shenchou, but unlike Xu Baiyan, he is not a direct descendant.

Wu Huaigui said this, but Xu Baiyan said casually: "Junior brother does not know the talent of the young master in front of me. The summoning of beasts to see the emperor that caused a lot of commotion a few days ago started from Brother Jing. Even if it is Taixuanjing these days,

Ordinary people already know that the Haechi is an auspicious beast that cannot be awakened except by nobles and geniuses.

Such a genius in cultivation is rare to find. Master has always loved talents, and here is the uncut jade, and Sheng Cifu recommends him...Junior brother, you will soon have another direct senior brother."

Wu Huaigui's eyes were as usual, he just shook his head and said: "There are many talented people in the world, but there are very few successful ones. And if you want to enter the master's sect, only the talent for cultivation is definitely not enough. You also need to have a calm mind and be able to serve the humble people in the world."

People plan."

"For example, when senior brother entered the school, the master saw that you had been in the chaos temple for a long time, and you thought you were a humble person and raised many humble people, so you were able to become your direct disciple.

Others with even greater talents can only worship Master as their disciples... This is the difference."

It can be seen that Wu Huaigui admires Xu Baiyan very much.

The look in Xu Baiyan's eyes showed reverence.

When Lu Jing heard Wu Huaigui's words, he couldn't help but be curious.

He naturally felt the coldness in Xu Baiyan's eyes aimed at him.

But he also knows that people in the world are complex, with good and evil in them.

Just because Xu Baiyan hates him doesn't mean that Xu Baiyan is evil.

Maybe Xu Baiyan still has a lot of good thoughts in his heart.

Supporting the poor and weak may be one of Xu Baiyan's good intentions.

When Shengzi heard this, a smile appeared on her face.

She looked at Lu Jing and said, "Bai Yan came from an ordinary background. When he played with us as children, he often didn't have enough to eat.

At that time, I brought some snacks to him, and he ate some himself, leaving most of it for his mother, and the rest to feed the cats and dogs on the roadside who were also suffering from hunger.

At that time, I felt that with Bai Yan's kind heart, there would definitely be opportunities in the future.

Today, many years have passed, and now Bai Yan is just as I thought at that time, he has become a famous teacher, became a Xie Lü Lang, and is famous all over Taixuan Capital."

There was also sincere emotion in Shengzi's tone.

Xu Baiyan heard Shengzi's praise, but waved his hand and said: "There is a difference between high and low among people. I have lived in lowliness for a long time but I also yearn for high places. I always remember many things in the past.

Now I am more valuable, but I will never forget the hardships of the past, and those who support those in need are not worthy of your praise."

Lu Jing also nodded and said: "Those who cross the river but still come back to build the bridge so that others after them can cross the river are indeed worthy of admiration."

He is not telling lies.

He really admired Lu Jing, the bridge builder he mentioned.

If Xu Baiyan was also this kind of person, Lu Jing would naturally be willing to admire him as a bridge builder.

As for the coldness in his eyes, Lu Jing naturally remembered it clearly.

Sometimes, the impressions and evaluations between people are themselves fragmented.

A few people said something, and it was already noon. Lu Jing stood up and said goodbye.

Sheng Zi also wanted to stay with Lu Jing to spend the afternoon together, but Lu Jing declined.

Sheng Zi personally escorted Lu Jing out of the house and said with a smile: "Maybe my father will invite you tomorrow. Although he has never met you, he has heard me say it many times.

Naturally, the apprenticeship should not be so abrupt, and I have asked for your opinion. Therefore, when you come to my Sheng Mansion tomorrow, you will only have a common meal with my father, Chu Daxiu, and Bai Yan, and you will not mention the apprenticeship.

If you are willing later, just let me know and my father will make further arrangements."

Sheng Zi said this, probably remembering something: "A long time ago, Bai Yan was like this. My father saw him many times and fell in love with talents. He never thought that Bai Yan could become Chu Daxiu's only direct descendant.

It also made my father quite emotional.”

The two said goodbye.

Lu Jing walked on Changning Street, but he still had some doubts in his heart.

He met Xu Baiyan twice, and Xu Baiyan's impression on him was not very good.

Especially the deep gloominess in his eyes made Lu Jing feel that this person should not be deeply friends with.

However, both Sheng Zi and Su Zhaoshi felt that Xu Baiyan was a trustworthy person and spoke highly of him.

Even people like Sheng Cifu and Chu Shenchou felt that Xu Baiyan was talented and virtuous... This was a bit strange.

"It doesn't matter. Since I have doubts, it's better not to have a close relationship with him. If I know his evil intentions in the future, I can make many more plans."

Lu Jing had made a decision in his mind, so he didn't think too much about it and walked all the way out of Changning Street, got on the carriage, and went to Yanglu Street.

Qingyue and Qingyue wanted to eat together at noon. Qingyue prepared several more dishes and wanted Lu Jing to try them.

In the afternoon, I went to the library as usual to read carefully and teach.

Lu Jing, a young gentleman, seems to have become accustomed to this kind of life.

He already has several acquaintances in Hanmo Academy.
To be continued...