Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 182 Li Qingyuan accepts a disciple and names him Li Dao

In the Black Mountain City, people are coming and going, and it is very lively.

On the bustling street, Li Qingyuan took a few quick steps and caught up with Su Yaoyue. The two walked slowly side by side, chatting and laughing.

Just then, a little boy about seven or eight years old came running towards us hurriedly.

The little boy rushed straight to Li Qingyuan, knelt on his knees with a "thump", and then banged his head on the ground repeatedly.

"This is?!"

Su Yaoyue was stunned, a puzzled look on her face, and stopped.

Li Qingyuan was also confused and shook his head in bewilderment.

He quickly leaned over, supported the little boy's arms with both hands, and tried to help him up.

But the little boy struggled to break free from his hand, still stubbornly continuing to kowtow and refusing to get up.

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Seeing this, Li Qingyuan frowned slightly and increased the strength in his hands. This time, he finally managed to force the little boy up.

Looking closely, the little boy was thin and gaunt, with a pale complexion, deep yet bright eyes, and a stubborn air on his small face.

At this time, the little boy's forehead was already red and swollen due to continuous kowtow for a long time, and even traces of blood were oozing out from the broken skin.

"Whose child are you from? Come on, tell me and I'll take you home, okay?"

Su Yaoyue squatted down and looked at the little boy gently, her eyes full of concern and pity.

The little boy showed a pained look on his face and said slowly: "I have no home anymore..."

Hearing this, Su Yaoyue and Li Qingyuan were stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Master, please bow to me, my disciple!"

At this time, the little boy suddenly knelt on his knees again and kowtowed three times respectfully to Li Qingyuan.

"Uh……"

Li Qingyuan quickly waved his hands and said, "I'm not your master. Did you recognize the wrong person?"

"It wasn't before, but it is now."

The little boy raised his head and looked at Li Qingyuan with a firm gaze.

Li Qingyuan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and waved his hands:

"No, I'm still young, and my cultivation isn't that high. I really can't teach you anything. You should find another expert."

The little boy said:

"No, you killed that man and avenged my blood feud. In my eyes, you are like the bright moon in the night sky, dazzling and unparalleled, while others can only be dim stars."

"And in this battle tonight, I saw a different world, a colorful world where life and death are under my control. It's so free and unrestrained... This kind of life is exactly what I yearn for, so I've made up my mind to become someone like you!"

The little boy spoke sincerely, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes, and his determination was touching.

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"Well said, boy, just take him in. I think this little fellow is a rare talent. He will definitely achieve something in the future."

At this moment, a figure appeared in the sky like a ghost, holding a bloody human head in his hand.

The person who came was none other than Old Hua, and the head belonged to the old man in purple, Wu Chuan.

Li Qingyuan was secretly amazed in his heart: Old Hua was able to kill Wu Chuan, who was at least in the middle stage of the King Realm, so quickly. The strength of the Emperor Realm masters is really so terrifying!

Old Hua swooped down and instantly came to the side of the little boy, raising the ferocious head of Wu Chuan in his hand towards him.

The little boy was startled and took a few steps back, but he muttered:

"I'm not afraid, I can't be afraid..."

Then, he took a deep breath, mustered up his courage and took a few steps forward, returning to his original position, with a fierce determination to refuse to admit defeat in his eyes.

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Seeing this, Mr. Hua nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Well, that's good. You have some courage! I will make the decision today. Let him take you as his disciple!"

As he spoke, Elder Hua stretched out a finger and pointed at Li Qingyuan who was standing beside him.

Hearing this, the little boy was stunned at first, then his big eyes lit up instantly. He looked at Mr. Hua expectantly and asked with a slightly trembling voice, "Really...really?"

Old Hua threw his head back and laughed loudly, his voice resounding throughout the area:

"Haha, of course it's true! Could this old man lie to you?"

"Master, aren't you making things difficult for me..."

Li Qingyuan looked at Mr. Hua helplessly, secretly groaning in his heart.

Mr. Hua ignored his complaints, reached out and gently touched the little boy's head, with a look of kindness in his eyes.

Seeing this, Li Qingyuan walked forward unhappily and said to Mr. Hua:

"Master, since you like this little fellow so much, why don't you just take him in as your disciple?"

Elder Hua slowly withdrew his hand, shook his head and sighed:

"Alas, I'm getting old, and my heart is getting old too. I don't have that energy anymore."

He looked up at Li Qingyuan and continued:

"Besides, I've worked hard for most of my life, and now it's time to enjoy my retirement."

"So, I'll leave the hard work of teaching the apprentice to you, young man."

"That's right, just accept him."

Su Yaoyue also joined in the persuasion.

Li Qingyuan frowned and said with some embarrassment:

"But this is too hasty. I'm not ready yet..."

"No need to say more, the matter is settled."

Mr. Hua's expression became serious and his tone left no room for doubt.

Then, Elder Hua took out a blood-stained space ring from his arms, handed it to Li Qingyuan, and said:

"This belongs to Wuchuan. Accept this child. This space ring will be your compensation. That should be enough."

Li Qingyuan looked at the space ring and, based on the principle that one is a bastard if they don't take advantage of an opportunity, took the space ring and tacitly accepted the little boy.

Seeing this, the little boy seemed to understand something, tears of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he slowly walked towards Li Qingyuan.

Li Qingyuan looked at the little boy and couldn't help but sigh:

I didn't expect that I would accept an apprentice in such a confused way.

However, this is also a good thing. In his previous life, he was alone and never accepted any disciples.

Now that he has accepted this little guy, he will definitely do his best to live up to the name of his master!

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Li Qingyuan looked at the little boy and asked softly, "What's your name?"

The little boy shook his head and said:

"My enemy is dead. I want to forget the past and live a new life. Master, please give me a name!"

Li Qingyuan was slightly stunned when he heard this. Looking at the little boy's determined eyes, he nodded and then fell into deep thought.

Old Hua and Su Yaoyue stood aside, watching Li Qingyuan quietly without disturbing him, and were both wondering what name he would give the little boy.

After a long while, Li Qingyuan looked at the little boy with deep eyes and slowly said:

"From now on, your name will be Li Daoyi!"

"Li Daoyi..."

The little boy muttered softly, repeating the new name over and over again, as if he wanted to engrave it deeply in his heart.

"Boy, stop dawdling and hurry back to your house. The alcohol bug in my stomach is starting to make noises, and I need some wine to calm it down."

At this time, Mr. Hua looked at Li Qingyuan and urged with a smile.

"Come on, come on, I'll take you there right away."

Li Qingyuan laughed heartily, strode forward, and led the way.

Su Yaoyue held the hand of her little apprentice Li Daoyi and followed them closely.

The group chatted and laughed as they walked away.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on them, casting long shadows.

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