Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 72 - I’ll Protect You
Chapter 72: Chapter 72: I’ll Protect You
Chapter 72 -72: I’ll Protect You
Sun Daoyu looked at Zheng Fa for a long while before slightly bowing his hand and asked:
“Dare I inquire, how should I address you?”
“Zheng Fa.” Zheng Fa responded with a greeting.
“Are you and Zhang an old acquaintance from days past?” Sun Daoyu asked with a trace of respect on his face.
“Not at all an old friend of Master Zhang; I have known Master Zhang for only a few days.”
In the presence of Zhang, Zheng Fa could only reply honestly.
“What about your talent, Zheng Fa?”
“Fire and Wood Dual Spirit Roots.”
“Do you hail from a great Immortal Sect family?”
“I come from a humble background; just a few days ago, I was an Attendant Student in this very mansion.”
Upon hearing this, Brother Sun Daoyu no longer regarded Zheng Fa, only turning to bow to Zhang and said, “Sister Zhang, it’s not that I wish to bully others by reliance on my position, but my uninitiated junior brother has extraordinary talent, and I truly do not wish for our sect to miss such an exceptional individual.”
Zhang observed him, her gaze unswayed.
“Our Jiushan Sect is known within the Hundred Immortals Alliance for its expertise in talismanic magic.
Such a fine and talented individual, since my Master has encountered him, we simply cannot let this opportunity pass!”
Sun Daoyu’s words were earnest, as if considering for Zhang:
“To have him give the Immortal Item command to my junior brother is both to recruit a talent for our Jiushan Sect.”
“Secondly, Sister Zhang would also earn a favor from my Master.
Having entered our sect, my junior brother will surely be eternally grateful to you, looking up to Sister as his lead.”
“Both publicly and privately, this is not a bad affair.
Please consider carefully, Sister!”
Zhang, upon hearing this, still seemed unpersuaded, rather, she questioned:
“Although the Immortal Item command is rare, but isn’t Master Pang, as a person with a Nascent Soul, only seeking it from me?”
“This…
other Nascent Soul and Golden Core masters, haven’t they already promised their Immortal Item commands?”
“I have given mine as well.”
“…Those masters gave theirs to their own descendants or disciples.”
Zheng Fa comprehended as he listened from the side.
This man asked three questions, established that he had no influential background, and felt that taking the Immortal Item command from his hands would be the least costly; he didn’t even bother to persuade him himself, instead trying to convince Sister Zhang.
After listening, Zhang only nodded lightly and said, “What you say does make sense.”
Sun Daoyu’s face brightened, only to hear Sister Zhang continue:
“Our Jiushan Sect is indeed renowned for talismanic magic, we truly cannot miss out on a talent in the talismanic Dao.”
“Sister speaks truth!”
Sun Daoyu agreed.
“Is your junior brother very gifted in the talismanic Dao?”
“My Master says his talent is exceptional!”
“How does he compare to me?”
“…Sister Zhang, you truly jest.
Who doesn’t know that you’re touted as the once-in-a-millennium talismanic Dao prodigy in the Hundred Immortals Alliance?
How could my junior brother compare with you, Sister?”
“He is better than me.”
Zhang suddenly pointed at Zheng Fa and said.
“Ah?”
“Publicly, I have found a disciple with a talismanic Dao talent even more outstanding than mine for the Jiushan Sect.
Privately, I feel his gratitude is of greater value.
Any more questions?”
Sun Daoyu let out a wry laugh, bowing to Zhang and said, “Since Sister has said so, I have no objections.”
His tone conveyed disbelief in Sister Zhang’s appraisal of Zheng Fa, but Sister Zhang’s words implied she would rather abandon her own reputation in the talismanic Dao to give the Immortal Item command to Zheng Fa, leaving him with no more room for persuasion.
Having said his piece, Sun Daoyu didn’t pay attention to others present and turned to leave; his departure was decisive.
Watching Sun Daoyu swiftly exit the door, the others exchanged glances, then heard Sister Zhang inquire:
“Anything else?”
The others took their leave one by one.
“Zheng Fa stays behind.”
Zheng Fa watched Seventh Young Master and the others leave the room, then turned to deeply bow to Zhang and said, “Thank you, Master Zhang, for your protection.”
He saw very clearly that Sun Daoyu, upon learning his background, had no regard for his opinion.
If it weren’t for Zhang’s insistence, I’m afraid this Immortal Item command would no longer belong to me at this moment.
“Not for you, I wouldn’t have given it to him.”
Zheng Fa was startled.
“Master Pang and my Master have different views on talismanic magic, and occasionally rub each other the wrong way,” Zhang explained briefly: “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have waited for me to leave the Jiushan Sect before coming to find me.”
So it turns out that there are conflicts between two Nascent Soul real people in Jiushan Sect, which doesn’t sound like good news.
“It’s just a dispute over the Dao, nothing serious.
But even if my Master and Master Pang had no conflict, I still wouldn’t have given it to him.”
“Ah?”
Zheng Fa was genuinely confused by her seemingly contradictory statement.
Suddenly, Zhang changed the topic: “Since you’re going to join Jiushan Sect in the future, such occurrences will not be uncommon.”
“…”
“Competing for Immortal Items, competing for Spirit Stones, any resources, there might be people vying with you.”
“Yes…”
Listening to her words, Zheng Fa still didn’t understand what Master Zhang was trying to say.
“I grew up the same way.” Zhang suddenly stared into Zheng Fa’s eyes and said, “With our talents, we don’t need to fear these things.
It’s best to follow the Righteous Path without fear.
You have my support, and my Master supports me.”
“?” Zheng Fa was a bit confused, vaguely understanding Zhang’s meaning: “Senior Sister, are you saying…
our talents?”
“What’s wrong?”
“I thought…
Master Zhang, you wanted to deceive Master Sun.”
“I never deceive.”
Master Zhang said, staring into Zheng Fa’s face.
Zheng Fa finally understood what Master Zhang wanted to say and where the confusion lay.
Master Zhang genuinely believed his talent for the talismanic Dao was stronger than hers…
No, why though?
Seeing Zheng Fa’s confusion, Master Zhang frowned and said, “Did you really think I gave you the Immortal Item just because of those math problems?”
“…”
“You think I couldn’t see the secrets hidden within those talismanic diagrams, the extraordinarily profound understanding of the Primordial Talisman in your tactical deployment, mysteries even I have never heard of?”
“…”
“I know you come from humble beginnings and are naturally cautious, but now that you have left the Zhao Family, there are things you need no longer fear.
Today’s visit from Sun Daoyu happened at just the right time, so I’m using this incident to tell you—even within Jiushan Sect, just with your talent alone, I will protect you.”
“…”
Zheng Fa opened his mouth, speechless.
He remembered, it was after Master Zhang saw the talismanic diagrams he drew for Seventh Young Master that she suddenly offered the Immortal Item.
Yes, those diagrams really did have patterns, but those patterns were not his own insight.
Perhaps Zhang believed he had to hide his ability and bide his time at the Zhao Mansion due to his lowly status…
Zhang looked at Zheng Fa: “I never speak falsehoods, and I can tell you plain and simple, it’s your future I value.
Do you understand?”
…
Modern day, at Old Man Bai’s home.
“Professor Bai.”
“What is it?” Old Man Bai frowned at Zheng Fa, his face full of suspicion: “You calling me ‘Professor’ never bodes well.”
“I just wanted to ask if you can program, like writing a game or something?”
“…
Why don’t you ask if I can give birth?” Old Man Bai snorted and asked, “What do you want it for?”
Zheng Fa shared his idea:
He wanted to create a mini-game similar to choosing runes on the scroll given by Zhang—his own version of an intense simulation test on talismanic magic.
The misunderstanding by Zhang that he was a supreme talent had its pros and cons.
The good was that this regard helped him break away from the Zhao Family and even provided the chance to attend the Immortal Item Conference, directly taking refuge under Zhang’s wing.
The bad was that unless he truly was a genius, being exposed would likely end badly.
He might even need to display the talent expected by Master Zhang at the upcoming Immortal Item Conference.
If he couldn’t be a talismanic Dao genius, then he might as well become a hardworking, question-solving genius!
