Online Cultivation
episode 214

“K-You don't need to give yourself a deadline, Disciple Yuan. You can give it to me every time you're done with it. No need to rush. I highly doubt anyone can learn a God level technique in just a few days. The Art of the Lute may not be as complex as some cultivation techniques, but it is nevertheless a God-level technique.” Fei Yuyan said to Yuan after hearing his words that sounded like bragging.

"okay." Yuan did not spar with Fei Yuyan and nodded his head before throwing the Divine level Sitar and Divine level Zither Art into his spatial ring.

[Congratulations! You have obtained a Divine level treasure!]

[Congratulations! You have obtained Divine-level techniques!]

After receiving the reward, a notification appeared in the sky for all players to see.

[The Yuan player has obtained a Divine level treasure!]

[Yuan Yuan has become the first player to obtain a God-level treasure!]

After Yuan and Fei Yuyan saved their treasures, Song Ling’er said to them, "Now that I have given you one of the gifts, let's proceed to the second gift."

“Eh? More gifts?” Fei Yuyan looked at Song Ling’er with wide eyes.

Song Ling’er nodded her head and said, “Have you forgotten what I said at the beginning of the competition? That I will receive first place as my disciple?

“K-You mean you want to accept us as your own students? You're not kidding about that? ” Fei Yuyan's jaw fell to the ground. After all, he could never imagine that one day he would have the chance to become a famous Song Ling’er disciple!

“Why am I joking about such a thing in front of so many people?” Song Ling’er responded with a serious expression on her face.

"Although to be honest, I originally only wanted to accept Yuan as my disciple, but after seeing your talent being able to compete even with my current disciple, I only wanted to accept Yuan as my student, but after seeing your talent, it was able to compete even with my current disciple, I've decided to also make you my disciple." Song Ling’er said to Fei Yuyan, not hiding her true intentions.

"But we are still disciples of the Dragon Essence Temple.We cannot simply accept someone from another sect as our Master, especially me, since I am already a Core Disciple." Fei Yuyan said to him, mostly as an excuse.

"That's gonna be fine. What I will teach you will not interfere with the teachings of the Dragon Essence Temple, and I will even talk to your Sect Master about this. Moreover, it was not impossible to accept masters from other sects because it had happened many times in the past. ”

Song Ling’er then turned to Yuan and continued, “I know you don't want to leave the Dragon Essence Temple so I will allow you to stay in the Dragon Essence Temple while being my disciple at the same time. This way, you will not need to leave your sect while being able to study under me at the same time. ”

However, Yuan said, “I appreciate your consideration, Senior Song, but I really don't mean to focus too much on the zither. Besides, I've learned the sword and the dagger.”

"You what?"

Both Fei Yuyan and Song Ling’er looked at him with wide eyes again.

"seen? I play sitar mostly as a hobby, and I don't mean to focus too much on it. ”

“I-It's ridiculous! How could you dispose of a heaven-sent talent like this! I won't allow it!” Song Ling’er said with a frown on her face, clearly not wanting to see someone as talented as Yuan let his talent go to waste.

And before Yuan could reply, Fei Yuyan spoke, “I must agree with Senior Song here, Disciple Yuan. You have the ability to become one of the greatest zither experts in the world. Why not just focus on this path? Can you at least give us your reasons? ”

A bitter smile surfaced on Yuan's face, and he went on to tell them a little about his past while he was still active as a musician and how his parents would force him to play, make it work like a machine.

“Although I like music”even love”I can't find myself focusing on music like that the only thing in my life, is, because I have found other things in life that I am interested in. Swords and daggers are just some of many examples.”

“Maybe I will return to that path in the future, but for now, while I still can, I want to enjoy all the other things this world has to offer.”

“”

Song Ling’er and Fei Yuyan fell silent for a while after hearing Yuan's background.

“Alright If you don't want to focus on this path then I won't force you, because that will only be more negative than positive. However, that does not mean I have given up on you because I have not, and I will never leave someone as talented as you, Yuan. Mark my words” I'll make you serious about music again even if it's the last thing I do!”

After saying that, Song Ling’er turned around and walked out of the room.

And as Yuan and Fei Yuyan prepared to leave the room as well, Elder Shan and Elder Xuan appeared before them with Min Li and Xuan Wuhan behind them.

“Congratulations on achieving first place, Disciple Yuan, Disciple Fei! The Dragon Essence Temple will definitely reward you for your contribution!” Elder Xuan said to them with a wide smile on his face.

"Did Senior Song do something strange to you, Disciple Yuan?" Elder Shan started patting Yuan all over his body like he was looking for a wound.

"A-I'm fine .." said Yuan in a slightly bewildered voice.

“Congratulations, Yuan! We should celebrate this occasion when we return to the sect!” Xuan Wuhan said to him.

"Congratulations, Disciple Yuan." Min Li said afterwards.

"Thank you all." Yuan nodded with a bright smile on his face, feeling relieved that he did not disappoint anyone.