northernbook Chapter 227 Silver Eternal Sword
Chapter 227 Silver Eternal Sword
Xie Jinglun sat at the head of the table, dressed in azure, his demeanor transcendent. He gazed intently at the calm and reserved young man before him, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Today, I, Xie Jinglun, hereby announce to heaven and earth, and to everyone in the world, that I intend to accept Gu Yunzhou as my fourth disciple! This boy is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses a steadfast mind. He is neither arrogant nor impetuous. From now on, he will be my disciple. I hope he will always remain true to his original aspirations, constantly hone himself on the path of cultivation, and forge ahead courageously! One day in the future, he will shoulder the heavy responsibility of resisting the two demon and barbarian tribes!"
Although Xie Jinglun's voice was not loud, it seemed to contain endless power, like a huge bell, resounding throughout the courtyard.
Gu Yunzhou, standing below, appeared exceptionally respectful and solemn. Dressed in a snow-white Confucian robe, he stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his face handsome and calm. Upon hearing his master's words, he knelt without hesitation, his movements flowing like water, without a single sluggish pause.
Then, he gently picked up the exquisite teacup that had been prepared long ago from the tray of the maid beside him, and then, lifting the hem of his clothes, he respectfully bowed to Xie Jinglun. At this moment, the teacup in his hand was raised high above his head, and his whole body exuded an awe-inspiring solemnity.
"Disciple Gu Yunzhou pays homage to Master! Thanks to Master's kindness, I am accepted into your fold. Yunzhou will remember Master's earnest teachings, always remain humble, diligently cultivate, and never slack off. If the human race is ever attacked by demons and barbarians in the future, Yunzhou will step forward and do his utmost to contribute his insignificant strength to the human race!"
Gu Yunzhou's words were sonorous and powerful, fully demonstrating his firm belief and determination.
Xie Jinglun took the teacup, brought it close to his mouth and took a sip, then put it on the table. He took out the gift he had prepared long ago from his arms and handed it to Gu Yunzhou.
"My dear disciple, this is the gift I prepared for you. From today on, you are my fourth disciple, Xie Jinglun!"
Gu Yunzhou took it respectfully and then looked at the object in his hand carefully. It was a sword with an imposing aura. Although the sword was not unsheathed, the sharp aura that was as real as substance was still shocking.
The scabbard was silver-white, simple and elegant. Gu Yunzhou liked it at first sight. He saluted Xie Jinglun again solemnly and said, "Disciple Gu Yunzhou thanks Master for the gift of the sword. May I ask if this sword has a name?"
Hearing Gu Yunzhou's question, Xie Jinglun smiled slightly, looked at the sword in his hand with soft eyes, and his thoughts seemed to drift back to the distant past.
After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke, "This sword was accidentally found by my master in a mysterious and unfathomable secret realm. Because of its extraordinary spirituality, it was named 'Yin Heng'."
After saying this, a barely perceptible melancholy suddenly flashed across Xie Jinglun's eyes, as if he was recalling some past events from those long-ago days.
"Oh my God! I just felt that this sword looked familiar. Sure enough, it is the famous Yinheng Sword! The Fourth Elder is really generous to the extreme!" One of them shouted in shock.
Another person chimed in, "That's right! The Fourth Elder seems incredibly pleased with this new disciple, even gifting him the precious Silver Eternal Sword without hesitation! Back then, he relied on this incredibly powerful Silver Eternal Sword to bravely charge into the enemy ranks alone. With a single swing, he easily slew the Demon King. This feat remains unmatched to this day! I never imagined we'd have the privilege of witnessing the legendary Silver Eternal Sword make its firsthand appearance!"
For a moment, the whispers of the people around were endless. They all stared at the Silver Eternal Sword in Gu Yunzhou's hand with wide eyes and astonishment, their eyes filled with envy and awe.
Some people could no longer contain their excitement and desire, their eyes were red, as if they couldn't wait to rush forward and snatch this peerless sword from Gu Yunzhou's hands and keep it for themselves.
After all, this was the Silver Eternal Sword that had accompanied him in his battles across the battlefields for many years, and had annihilated countless powerful and incomparable masters of the demon and barbarian tribes!
Amidst the clamor, Gu Yunzhou naturally took in all the chatter surrounding him. He frowned slightly, thoughtfully sheathing the Silver Eternal Sword. He mused to himself, "It seems the previous owner of this Silver Eternal Sword must have been a renowned and powerful figure. If I ever get the chance, I'll definitely inquire about this person's past."
"Little Junior Brother, congratulations! From today on, we are fellow disciples! If you encounter any problems in the future, just come to me. Master is always busy with various affairs. If you are in a hurry to find him but can't find him, don't worry, I, your third senior brother, am always here to help you answer your questions!"
Accompanied by a hearty laugh, Li Geyang strode over with a smile on his face. At the same time, he did not forget to hand the items he had carefully prepared to Gu Yunzhou.
Li Geyang said enthusiastically, "This is a gift that Senior Brother prepared for you. I hope you like it!"
Before he finished speaking, he stuffed the item in his hand into Gu Yunzhou's arms without saying anything. He then added, "Please don't be polite with me. It's not nice to push and shove. You know, this is an old rule in our sect. When the master recruits new disciples in the future, you, as the senior brother, will also have to prepare a welcoming gift for the younger brothers and sisters who join later!"
Hearing Li Geyang's words, Gu Yunzhou's original intention to decline the gift was immediately dispelled. He looked down at the gift that was forced into his arms. It turned out to be an inkstone.
This inkstone is a lustrous black, like thick ink, without a trace of other colors. Upon closer inspection, one can see that the carving is extremely exquisite and delicate, with every line and pattern appearing exceptionally beautiful, clearly the result of meticulous craftsmanship. It is truly a rare and exquisite inkstone.
"Obedience is worse than respect. Yun Zhou would like to thank Third Senior Brother!"
Gu Yunzhou clasped his hands together and bowed. After these days of experience, his eyesight had improved significantly, and he immediately recognized the object before him as Haozhou's renowned Run Inkstone.