bayedsolid Chapter 170: With Li Chen’s persuasion, the princess officially becomes his disciple!
Chapter 170: With Li Chen’s persuasion, the princess officially becomes his disciple!
Thinking of this, Li Chen took a deep breath and said firmly to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty, I understand your concerns, but I still hope you can respect the princess's wishes. If she truly has the determination and perseverance to learn martial arts, then let her try. We should believe in her and give her enough support and encouragement. Only in this way can she truly realize her own value."
After hearing this, Li Shimin fell into deep thought. He realized that he might have been too conservative and ignored his daughter's inner desire. He nodded and said, "Hero Li Chen, your words have benefited me greatly. Okay, I will consider your advice. However, no matter what, I hope you can take good care of my daughter and prevent her from getting hurt."
Li Chen nodded solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to protect Her Royal Highness. As long as she is willing to study hard, I will also teach her everything I know and help her become an excellent warrior."
Li Shimin smiled with relief, patted Li Chen on the shoulder and said, "That's great. I'll leave it to hero Li Chen. It's getting late and I should go back to the palace." After that, he put on his cloak, turned around and left.
Li Chen watched Li Shimin's retreating figure, a wave of emotion welling up in his heart. He knew that his words had perhaps changed Li Shimin's mind about his daughter learning martial arts. All of this stemmed from his unwavering belief that everyone has the right to pursue their dreams, even women.
The next day, inside the palace.
Li Chen sat on a wooden chair, with the Hibiscus Fairy, the Fire-Eating Scorpion Fairy, the Jade Rabbit Fairy and others standing beside him. Opposite him stood Princess Fengyi, Li Zhaohuang.
Princess Fengyi Li Zhaohuang had already taken off her long dress and changed into a simple and neat outfit. She looked more like an apprentice in a martial arts school than a princess. Li Shimin watched from the side as his daughter paid homage to Li Chenxing.
"Hero Li Chen, please accept me as your disciple. I am willing to learn the skills of exorcising demons and monsters from you!"
She came to Li Chen and knelt on her knees, holding a golden teacup in her hand. She prostrated herself in front of Li Chen and begged him to accept her as his disciple.
"Do you understand that cultivation is a difficult thing? It's impossible to be as comfortable and at ease as you are in the palace!"
Li Chen questioned with a serious expression. He knew very well that the path of cultivation was full of endless hardships and challenges, and it was by no means as simple as he had imagined.
Even with the help of the system, he still had to go through many tests, read a large number of scriptures, and listen to the teachings of Bodhisattvas before he could achieve what he has today.
"I'm not afraid of hardship! I'm not afraid of fatigue. I beg Master to take me in!"
Li Zhaohuang responded firmly, her voice clear and powerful. She held a cup of tea in both hands, walked carefully to Li Chen's side, and gently placed it on the table. Seeing her firm attitude, Li Chen picked up the cup of tea he had just placed on the table, blew on it, and then drank it.
"In that case, I will accept you as my disciple! However, I hope you can remember what I said today!"
Li Chen spoke earnestly, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation and encouragement. Immediately afterwards, the Hibiscus Fairy beside him silently took out a tray covered with a red cloth.
Li Chen slowly stretched out his hand and gently lifted the red cloth. What came into view was a sharp sword flashing with cold light placed on the tray, and a piece of clothing with exquisite design, simple yet elegant.
"This sword is made of high-quality iron, personally selected by my master, and carefully forged with the power of the five elements. It is a divine weapon. Consider it a gift for you to become my master!"
Li Chen smiled and pointed at the sword as he explained. However, the truth was not that simple. The two swords were originally just ordinary old iron swords that Li Chen picked up casually on the roadside.
But he cleverly used his powerful power of the ancestor witch to reforge them, making the two worn-out iron swords glow with new vitality and light.
Today, there is no trace of damage on this sword. After being reshaped by the power of the five great ancestor witches, it has become extremely sharp and can even cut through hair with ease.
"Thank you, Master!"
After receiving the tray, Li Zhaohuang knelt respectfully before Li Chen again, her eyes filled with gratitude. She said sincerely, "Thank you, Master, for accepting me as your disciple and for bestowing upon me such a precious divine weapon!"
Li Chen smiled slightly and nodded gently, expressing his approval and affection for her. Then, he said gently, "I will now help you cleanse your essence and replace your marrow. This process may be a little painful, but please be patient."
Then, Li Chen turned around and said to Fairy Hibiscus, Li Shimin and others, "You guys go out first. I need to complete this process alone." Fairy Hibiscus and others nodded without hesitation, and then surrounded Li Shimin and quickly left the room.
Li Shimin was filled with fear. He stared wide-eyed and tried to break free from the restraints of the Hibiscus Fairy and the others. However, the Hibiscus Fairy and the others were battle-hardened warriors, and their strength was far beyond Li Shimin's reach. Therefore, Li Shimin was eventually forcibly led out of the room by the Hibiscus Fairy and her companions.
At this point, only Li Chen and Li Zhaohuang were left in the room. Li Chen slowly walked over to Li Zhaohuang and gently told her, "Now, please focus on your inner peace and relax your body and mind. I'm going to officially begin cleansing your essence and transforming your marrow. This will help you cultivate better."
Li Zhaohuang obediently followed Li Chen's instructions, sitting cross-legged and quietly before him. Li Chen extended his hands and channeled a powerful force above Li Zhaohuang's head. He began to wield his surging divine power, carefully cleansing Li Zhaohuang's body, gradually expelling the impurities from her body.
“Ah!!!! Ah!!!!”
Li Zhaohuang cried out in agony, her voice echoing throughout the palace. Her body was under immense pressure and pain, as if it were being torn apart.
He was originally just a mortal, and suddenly he had to accept the baptism of such a powerful ancient demon god's power. The pain was simply indescribable. Li Chen understood that only by experiencing this painful baptism could he truly comprehend the mysteries of the Five Elements and allow his body to merge with their power.
"You must endure the pain. No matter how unbearable it is, you must not pass out! This is your first and most crucial step in entering the realm of cultivation!"
Li Chen stood aside, anxiously looking at Li Zhaohuang and shouting encouragement. He knew that if Li Zhaohuang could get through this difficult time, the future would be bright.
Li Zhaohuang gritted her teeth, enduring the severe pain and trying not to faint. Her face was covered in sweat and her expression was distorted, but her eyes revealed determination and resolve.
Outside the palace, Li Shimin was extremely anxious. Hearing the screams coming from inside, he wanted to rush into the palace to save Li Zhaohuang immediately. However, he found that he had been firmly trapped by the formation of Fairy Furong and her group and could not enter at all.
"Let me go! I want to save my daughter!" Li Shimin roared angrily, trying to break free from the restraints of Fairy Furong and others.
Fairy Hibiscus and the others looked at him coldly, and together they cast a spell to trap him tightly. Because they knew that if they let Li Shimin in at this time, the princess and Li Chen would be in real danger of their lives!