Chapter 35: Accepting Disciples

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“Many thanks for Master Liu’s kindness!”

“I am just a blind and useless person; there is no need to talk about making a name in history, lest I become a laughingstock for others.”

“However, if Master Liu is willing, I can find a young person with talent in dance, give them some guidance, and pass on this style of dance.”

Chen Fei had no interest in the Dance Bureau, nor did he wish to make a living by dancing for others.

Master Liu Yunyan and her husband treated him with such respect, even bringing a meeting gift worth a hundred thousand spirit stones. If he refused outright, it would seem disrespectful to them and the Dance Bureau.

Moreover, as Su Ran had pointed out, in the current situation, the Dance Bureau could indeed be beneficial to him.

Liu Yunyan’s expression changed slightly, looking at Chen Fei in disbelief.

Was there really someone willing to hide in the shadows, giving up their own talent and brilliance to others?

Hearing this, Su Xiangwen was immediately unhappy. He said, “Chen Fei, don’t talk nonsense. People should not be judged by their appearance, just as water cannot be measured by a small cup.”

“If you truly achieve great success in the dance world in the future, there will naturally be people who will cure your blindness.” Su Xiangwen tried to persuade Chen Fei not to miss such a great opportunity.

“Father-in-law, for me, staying in Huangwu City is already good enough. There is no need to go further,” Chen Fei reaffirmed.

Liu Yunyan and her husband, Zhang Linsheng, exchanged glances and couldn’t help but smile with joy.

This time, Zhang Linsheng stepped forward, firmly grasped Chen Fei’s hand, and said sincerely, “Young Master Chen, are you certain you are willing to teach talented students at my Dance Bureau?”

“I am willing!” Chen Fei nodded.

“That’s wonderful!” Zhang Linsheng was overjoyed. “To tell you the truth, my two children have had a great passion for dance since childhood. My wife also often says that they have good talent.”

“Young Master Chen, would you be willing to be their dance master?” Zhang Linsheng asked expectantly.

“Young Master Chen, if you agree, your position as Deputy Director of the Dance Bureau will remain unchanged. Additionally, my wife and I are willing to pay you five hundred thousand spirit stones as teaching fees every year.”

“If they truly achieve great success in the future, entering the imperial capital and even stepping beyond the borders of the Great Qing Nation, they will certainly not forget your guidance.”

Liu Yunyan quickly added further incentives.

Chen Fei was taken aback. No wonder Liu Yunyan was so generous towards him. It seemed that before they had even come, they had already planned that as long as he joined the Dance Bureau, they would have their children become his disciples.

To him, talent in dance was irrelevant. It was merely taking advantage of memories from his past life.

Thus, passing on his knowledge of modern dance to those who truly had a talent for it would be the best way to make modern dance shine in this otherworldly continent.

Spirit stones?

A position at the Dance Bureau?

These things did not matter to him!

What he truly needed were cultivation resources—rare treasures like that mysterious liquid.

Take medicinal pills, for example. They were ranked from first grade to ninth grade. A first-grade pill was a treasure for ordinary spirit masters, but once one reached the fifth-grade spirit master level, its effects began to weaken. The higher the cultivation level, the more ineffective low-grade pills became. For eighth-grade and above spirit masters, first-grade pills were almost useless.

First- and second-grade pills were cultivation resources for spirit masters, while third-grade and fourth-grade pills were resources needed by great spirit masters, and so on.

As for fourth-grade and higher pills, let alone seeing them, he had not even heard of them. Perhaps only the top spirit masters of the Great Qing Nation had the qualifications to access such rare pills.

“Senior Zhang, Master Liu, are you truly willing to let me teach your children dance?” Chen Fei saw this as an opportunity.

Master Liu owned the Dance Bureau—she had connections and spirit stones.

Zhang Linsheng, as the chief escort of the Huangwu City Dance Bureau, had an unknown level of strength. Those who had witnessed his real power were all dead.

With his current strength as an early-stage sixth-grade Great Spirit Master, Chen Fei could vaguely sense that Zhang Linsheng’s cultivation was above his own. This was telling enough.

Wealth, strength, and connections—this was the impression this couple gave him.

In Huangwu City, they were respected by all. Their presence brought only benefits and no drawbacks to the city’s power structure. Many people underestimated their true strength and influence because of their low profile.

“Of course!”

“If my children can become your disciples, it would be a blessing!”

Liu Yunyan and her husband nodded solemnly, full of sincerity.

“Alright, I accept,” Chen Fei agreed. “However, I do not need spirit stones as payment. I require cultivation resources.”

“Cultivation resources?” Liu Yunyan and Zhang Linsheng were stunned, clearly surprised. They both knew that Chen Fei’s spiritual field had been destroyed.

Even if he wanted to restore it, without his Three-Eyed Spirit Root Constitution, he would struggle to make progress in the path of spirit masters.

“Third-grade medicinal pills or other rare treasures of equivalent value,” Chen Fei stated. “I don’t ask for much—just one third-grade pill per child.”

“Agreed!”

“Give me some time, and I will make sure to deliver them within half a month.”

“However, I hope Young Master Chen can first formally accept them as disciples.”

Liu Yunyan immediately made the decision.

Su Xiangwen, standing to the side, was visibly shocked. He had thought that Chen Fei was making an outrageous demand and that even if Liu Yunyan and her husband agreed, it would be difficult to produce two third-grade pills in such a short time.

“Half a month?”

“Do Liu Yunyan and Zhang Linsheng really have such abilities?”

Su Xiangwen was shaken. He realized he had seriously underestimated the true power of this seemingly humble artistic couple.

“One week will do,” Chen Fei countered. He thought half a month was too long. If Liu Yunyan and her husband truly had the means to acquire two third-grade pills, three days should be enough.

Giving them a week’s time was to allow them the opportunity to witness the value of his dance instruction.

“This…” Zhang Linsheng hesitated and glanced at his wife.

To him, third-grade medicinal pills were incredibly precious cultivation resources. Handing them over without first seeing the teaching results felt like a risky gamble.

“No problem! I trust Young Master Chen’s abilities,” Liu Yunyan said firmly. As a dance master, she had absolute confidence in her judgment. She believed that under Chen Fei’s instruction, her children would gain dance skills worth far more than two third-grade pills.

“Tomorrow, we will bring our children to the Su family and hold the disciple initiation ceremony.”

“Although it is a bit rushed, we will still invite the necessary witnesses.”

Liu Yunyan added.

“There’s no need for too much formality,” Chen Fei said. “My father-in-law and one senior from the Dance Bureau as witnesses will suffice. Just a simple tea ceremony for the apprenticeship will do.”

“Alright, we will follow Young Master Chen’s wishes,” Liu Yunyan agreed.

With the matter settled, Liu Yunyan and Zhang Linsheng took their leave.

“Good son-in-law, are you doing this to return the favor and earn third-grade pills for Ran’er?” Su Xiangwen asked, feeling a wave of emotion. For the first time, he felt that his supposedly useless son-in-law was not as worthless as he had thought.

Chen Fei was momentarily stunned.

So Su Xiangwen thought he had requested the medicinal pills for Su Ran’s cultivation?

What a beautiful misunderstanding!