I Have A Disciple Simulator Chapter 3 - 3 Are you sure you want to take him as a disciple?

Lu Changsheng’s eyes landed on a young servant following Xiao Xiangdao, the third prince from the Liang Kingdom.

Thanks to his Spirit Sword Physique, Xiao Xiangdao had caught the attention of Mount Shu's folks, leading even the senior brother Li Changye to come forward personally and accept him as a disciple.

Yet, the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator indicated that this servant of Xiao Xiangdao held the Heart of the Innocent, showing potential surpassing that of Xiao Xiangdao.

His virtue ran as deep as that of a pure-hearted child.

Individuals with the Heart of the Innocent might appear unremarkable, advancing slowly at the start of their immortal path, but once they step onto it, they could suddenly achieve enlightenment, perhaps in a single day.

From the ancient records of Mount Shu, eighty thousand years back, an outer sect disciple took fifty years to move from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Qi Transformation Realm, only to comprehend the Dao in one day, skipping over the Golden Core Realm and Nascent Soul Realm straight to the Dao Palace Realm. The Sect Leader then, convinced of his Heart of the Innocent, broke rules to take him in.

Such a disciple comes along once in ages.

“Xiao Xiangdao, I wish to accept you as my disciple, are you willing?”

Li Changye made the invitation to join, and all the mortals waiting for tests below shot jealous looks toward the third prince of Liang Kingdom.

Li Changye stood as the top young elder in Mount Shu and a strong contender for the next Sect Leader. Becoming his main disciple promised endless prospects.

“Liang Kingdom serves as a tributary state to the Great Xia dynasty, backed by Mount Shu, so its position will surely elevate.”

“The third prince of Liang Kingdom owns the Spirit Sword Physique, securing at least an elder spot in Mount Shu down the line.”

“I wonder if the third prince has wed yet? A marriage tie with him could lift our clan sky-high.”

“Keep dreaming; the third prince hails from Liang royalty and will be a Mount Shu disciple—why would he eye a girl from a mere noble house?”

Numerous noble clans and wandering cultivators murmured in hushed tones.

“This disciple agrees!”

Xiao Xiangdao’s gaze burned with passion as he quickly consented.

With the True Person of Taiyuan in perpetual retreat, Li Changye basically managed Mount Shu in his stead. As Li Changye’s primary disciple, climbing to Sect Leader wasn’t out of reach.

“Congratulations, Your Highness, on fulfilling your dream and entering Mount Shu. Now, our Liang Kingdom stands independent from other vassal lands.”

“We must rush this great news to His Majesty right away!”

The Liang Kingdom generals who accompanied Xiao Xiangdao and his group offered their felicitations before readying to head back.

Mount Shu rules bar disciples from bringing attendants, regardless of princely status in the mortal world.

In the shadow of Mount Shu’s mighty power, mortal realms appear trivial.

“Wait a moment.”

Lu Changsheng’s words echoed, startling the Liang Kingdom group.

“What crucial issue draws the Elder’s attention?”

The Liang Kingdom folks felt uneasy. Had they somehow slighted this Mount Shu elder?

“I notice this individual bears the destiny of immortality, and I plan to accept him as my disciple.”

Lu Changsheng indicated a youth clad in green robes.

This young fellow looked utterly average, seeming straightforward and unassuming at first sight—not at all like someone fated for the immortal path…

“Qingzhi, the Elder seeks you as disciple. You’re truly fortunate.”

“Hurry and kowtow to express your gratitude to the Elder.”

The chief Liang Kingdom general, a Qi Transformation Realm powerhouse, recognized that for any mortal, an offer from a Mount Shu elder was immense luck, so he pressed the youth to show respect.

The youth scratched his head in confusion: “But I never registered for Mount Shu entry…”

“You stubborn kid, I can’t fathom what the Elder spots in you.”

The Liang Kingdom general facepalmed in exasperation. It was a golden chance beyond most folks’ wildest hopes.

“Mount Shu doesn’t restrict disciple intake to the main ceremony. If you agree to follow me as master, you can start cultivating immortality, bringing gains to Liang Kingdom too,” Lu Changsheng murmured temptingly, like a tempting demon.

“Dis-, disciple accepts.”

After careful thought, the youth agreed, leaving those nearby in shocked regret.

This chance meant direct entry as an inner sect disciple of Mount Shu!

“Excellent.”

Lu Changsheng contentedly welcomed his inaugural disciple.

“Has Lu actually chosen a disciple?”

“Does this kid hide some special qualities?”

“Why not test his potential with the Gallbladder Mirror?”

The fellow Mount Shu Elders, surprised by the reclusive Lu Changsheng’s decision to mentor a boy, buzzed with curious chatter.

Taiyuan, also intrigued, invoked the Immortal Artifact Gallbladder Mirror, aiming it at the youth.

The Gallbladder Mirror displayed the boy’s talents: Lin Qingzhi, low-grade Root Bone, low-grade Comprehension, low-grade Qi Destiny, lacking any special physique.

“This…”

Mount Shu’s Elders fell into stunned silence.

At first, they figured Lu Changsheng’s pick was some prodigy, but this level of ordinariness caught them off guard.

With that talent, absent elders’ patronage, he wouldn’t even scrape into outer sect status.

“Brother Lu, his potential seems far too average—are you certain about accepting him?”

Various Mount Shu Elders directed skeptical gazes his way.

You lot know zilch.

Lu Changsheng grumbled inwardly.

A Heart of the Innocent disciple emerges only once every ten millennia.

“Ahem, talent matters, but virtue weighs heavier.”

Lu Changsheng offered a firm justification.

Taiyuan and Li Changye nodded approvingly; it echoed Mount Shu’s core tenets.

“Resume the disciple selection rite!”

Once Lu Changsheng secured his disciple, the ceremony went on, with additional prospects claimed by Mount Shu Elders, while the overlooked ones settled for outer sect roles.

If they advanced greatly in cultivation or aided Mount Shu substantially, outer sect members could rise to inner sect or elder ranks.

Besides Xiao Xiangdao, a few with unique physiques shone and got picked by veteran Elders.

Special physiques differ in power, and though these disciples’ gifts outdid regular cultivators’, they paled against the Eternal Wilderness Body or Spirit Sword Physique.

“This boy was rescued from the battlefield by Liang Country’s Naval Commander and acts as Chess Attendant to the Third Prince. Beyond his chess prowess, he often comes across as dim. If he slips up later, please forgive him, Taoist priest. Qingzhi, strive hard in cultivation and seize this immortal chance.”

As they departed, the Liang Kingdom general commended Lin Qingzhi to Lu Changsheng’s care.

Xiao Xiangdao eyed his attendant, surprised an orphan could attract a Mount Shu Elder’s mentorship.

Luckily, Lu Changsheng ranked as a standard Mount Shu Elder, not rivaling Li Changye’s fame.

Otherwise, as Third Prince, how could he save face if his servant outpaced him in cultivation?

Xiao Xiangdao balled his fists; given his gifts, elder status in Mount Shu awaited, and no orphan would eclipse him.

Lu Changsheng ignored Xiao Xiangdao’s musings and instead reviewed his new disciple’s interface in the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator:

[Lin Qingzhi]

[Talents: Heart of the Innocent, Innate Spirit Vein, Wood Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Realm, first layer]

[Dao Bone: 15 years]

[Merits: 0]

[Mind Technique: none]

[Magic Treasure: none]

[Generosity Opportunities Today: 1/1]

[Blessing Opportunities Today: 1/1]

[Simulation Opportunities Today: 1/1]