The heavens began with the Divine Condor becoming the disciple of the Old Urchin.

Chapter 9: Grudges

When the three returned to Hundred Flowers Valley and saw the only two wooden houses, the old rascal suddenly realized that he had been so focused on inviting Ying Gu to live with him that he had forgotten there was no extra place to stay.

How can this be good?

We can't just let him sleep with Ying Gu! That would be too embarrassing.

Thinking of all this, the old rascal quickly looked at Qian Jin with pleading eyes and said:

"Little Qianzi, look, it's Yinggu's first day here, and you..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Before the old rascal could finish speaking, Qian Jin waved his hand to stop him, saying:

"That's beyond my control. Who told you to bring a woman back? You'd better figure out how to handle it yourself!"

After saying that, he ran off in a flash, leaving the old rascal with a blank expression.

"Hey, wasn't it because you brought that little girl back that day that I let you two sleep in the same room for one night?!"

You don't have to hold a grudge like that!

"Master, how can you say that!"

You and Senior Ying Gu haven't seen each other for many years, so you must have a lot to talk about. That's why I'm creating this opportunity for you.

You all get some rest in one room tonight, and don't worry about me.

Qian Jin's voice came from the wooden house, leaving the old rascal somewhat helpless. He could only turn to Ying Gu and say:

"Aunt Ying, look at this boy, he doesn't know how to respect his teacher at all, he even dares to disobey me, his teacher."

Upon hearing this, Ying Gu glanced at the Old Rascal and said:

"That's because you taught him. I think that although you two are master and disciple, if you really compare yourselves, you're more like playmates."

You probably took him on as your apprentice because you get along well with him!

"Hahaha, Ying Gu, you're absolutely right. Although this kid isn't very good at martial arts, he has all sorts of creative ways to play, and he's extremely fun."

I really got along exceptionally well with him, which is why I made an exception and accepted him as my apprentice.

Ying Gu already had a good impression of Qian Jin, and now she had gotten the old rascal to agree to meet her and even took the initiative to create opportunities for her and the old rascal to have time alone together.

Therefore, she already liked Qian Jin very much, and said:

"I think the best thing you ever did in your life was taking money to become this apprentice."

Moreover, in my opinion, he is much more reliable than you in every way.

You just said his martial arts skills weren't very good. Is it because you were holding back and didn't teach him properly?

"How could that be? I even taught him the Nine Yin Manual, what else could I possibly be hiding?"

Moreover, to be honest, this kid has improved quite quickly. When I first met him, he only knew a few fake moves of Taizu Changquan.

In just over two years, he has already reached a level comparable to the top masters in the martial arts world.

Hearing that Qian Jin had achieved such success in just over two years, Ying Gu nodded in satisfaction and said:

"That's good!

However, let me make it clear beforehand that I really like your apprentice. If it weren't for him, I don't know when we would have met again.

Therefore, you must treat him well from now on.

"Haha, don't worry, I will definitely not treat him unfairly."

We haven't seen each other for so many years, why don't you tell me first, how have you been all these years?

As the old man spoke, he pulled Yinggu into the wooden house.

……

The next day, the old rascal built another wooden house for Ying Gu next to his own, and the three of them settled down in Hundred Flowers Valley.

With Ying Gu by his side, the old rascal spent far less time bothering Qian Jin, giving Qian Jin more time to practice his martial arts.

Calculating the time, and combining it with what Hong Lingbo said, her master was going to do something important.

So if my judgment is correct, Li Mochou should have gone to Lu Family Village to seek revenge on Lu Zhanyuan.

Then I should go and join in the fun, and maybe I'll happen to run into Yang Guo, the protagonist, and rewrite his tragic fate.

After making a plan, Qian Jin prepared to go and say goodbye to the old rascal.

But before he could even make a move, the old rascal found him first.

"Little Qianzi, Ying Gu and I have discussed it these past few days and plan to go to Emperor Duan together to resolve the grudges from back then."

After all, I always felt sorry for Emperor Duan back then, and now I can't let Emperor Duan feel that he owes us anything.

I came to see you today because I want you to come with us.

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin shook his head and said:

"Master, I think I won't go!"

I was just about to tell you that I'm planning to go to Jiaxing soon to take care of some personal matters.

"Jiaxing? What's fun to do in Jiaxing?"

Little Qianzi, do you know what the most powerful internal skill in our Quanzhen Sect is? It's my senior brother's Innate Skill.

If you come with us to see Emperor Duan this time, I guarantee you will not only learn the Innate Skill, but also Emperor Duan's One-Finger Divine Skill.

So, are you going or not?

Upon hearing about the Innate Skill and the One-Finger Divine Skill, Qian Jin immediately hesitated.

These are two top-tier martial arts techniques! It would be really unreasonable not to learn them.

So let's postpone Yang Guo's matter for a while longer!

Anyway, that kid has the protagonist's halo. No matter if I appear or when I appear, he should still follow the predetermined path.

It doesn't matter if it's a little later.

So he immediately nodded and said:

"Go, since there's a martial arts course to learn, of course we should go."

……

Several days later, the three arrived at the place where Emperor Duan lived in seclusion.

As soon as they got close, they heard a black-robed monk shouting at Emperor Duan.

"Master, I am still deeply ingrained with evil intentions. Even though I have taken refuge under your tutelage, I still cannot control myself and cannot help but want to hurt people."

"Master, please have mercy and cut off my hands to prevent me from doing evil in the future."

Upon hearing the black-robed monk's words, Emperor Duan uttered a Buddhist chant and said:

"No one is perfect; everyone makes mistakes. To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

Even if I cut off your hands, what good will it do if the evil thoughts in your heart remain?

Upon hearing this, the black-robed monk was overcome with grief and burst into tears, saying:

"Over the years, Master has given me many teachings, but I still cannot get rid of my evil thoughts. I am truly ashamed of my Master."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Duan sighed and said:

"Your heart is filled with hatred. Although you have realized your past mistakes, you lack compassion, which is why your evil thoughts are hard to get rid of."

Instead of dwelling on past mistakes, it's better to do more good deeds in the future.

Upon hearing this, the black-robed monk seemed to understand something. Although he still felt agitated and unable to control himself, he no longer shouted as loudly as he had at the beginning.

Seeing this, Emperor Duan sighed again and said:

"Even I have made many mistakes in my life!"

"Gentlemen, you have come to see this old monk today, presumably to settle old scores!"