My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 325 - 322 Accepting Disciples and Worshiping the Master

"Senior," Dongfang Jian said contemplatively, "That gourd is indeed a Spiritual Treasure, but it has been severely damaged..."

The wooden figure waved a hand, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to restore the gourd to its original state."

"Senior has a way?" Dongfang Jian's eyes lit up.

"Not at the moment..."

"Uh..."

"Nothing in this world is difficult for one who sets their mind to it. Just give me time, and I will surely come up with a solution."

"Senior is right."

"During this period, you should cultivate a deeper bond with the gourd, and it would be best to gain its acknowledgment, to willingly accept you as its master."

"Senior... I have a doubt in my heart, and I'm not sure whether to voice it."

"Speak freely," the wooden figure said with a smile. "As long as I know the answer, I will definitely tell you."

"Is Senior trying to make me do something?" Dongfang Jian asked cautiously, "Not only did you save me, but you also gave me a Spiritual Treasure, and took me as your disciple, imparting me with peerless spells... It's not that I doubt your intentions, but I feel that in this world, there is no groundless hatred, nor is there baseless love...

I speak what comes to mind, Senior, please don't be angry."

"Rest assured, I won't harm you," the wooden figure said. "I admit that I do have intentions for you, or rather, I saved you with ulterior motives. But don't worry, I won't make you do anything that goes against righteousness or endangers life."

"Can Senior speak more clearly? What is it that you want me to do? Can you tell me now? If you don't tell me, I won't feel at ease."

"I ask you, how did you come to Myriad Bone Cave?"

"I was forced."

"Forced by whom?"

"That's..."

"Speak your mind, don't hem and haw."

"It was a big shot from the Niu Family, also your descendant."

"Oh? Why did he force you into Myriad Bone Cave?"

"This... it's a bit embarrassing to say," Dongfang Jian's mouth twitches, "This big shot's daughter took a liking to me and wanted to be with me, but the big shot didn't approve, deeming me of inferior status and unsuitable for his daughter. In a fit of anger, he threw me into Myriad Bone Cave. Fortunately, I encountered Senior, otherwise, I would have surely frozen to death."

"So that's how it was," the wooden figure nodded. "Let me ask you another question, what do you think of the Niu Family?"

"What do you mean?" Dongfang Jian did not understand.

"What is the current state of the Niu Family? I am inquiring about their strength."

"They're very powerful, the Niu Family is known as the number one noble family in Human Territory."

"Are they really that powerful?"

"Of course..."

"You've only seen the surface," the wooden figure sighed. "The Niu Family is now in decline, their strength nowhere near what it used to be, and the family's younger generation no longer strives for greatness. If this continues, it won't be long before the Niu Family falls to second-rate status, or even face extermination."

Dongfang Jian was stunned, "Is it really that serious?"

"Yes! Extremely serious!" the wooden figure said with a grave expression, "Though I have always remained in Myriad Bone Cave, I am thoroughly acquainted with the situation of the Niu Family." He sighed and continued, "When I was the family head, the Niu Family was thriving, so powerful that they commanded respect across Fengyun and no one dared to provoke us.

Even the Human Emperor, Demon Emperor, and Demon Emperor would tread carefully around us, not daring to stir up trouble with the Niu Family. But now? The strength of the Niu Family has greatly diminished, and the days of their prosperity are no longer."

"Senior, to say something you might not like, no power can flourish forever," Dongfang Jian said.

"I understand that, but I can't reconcile with it. I've poured too much of my heart into the Niu Family. Seeing it decline like this, getting worse day by day, makes me anxious and angry. I wish I could rush out and smack those unworthy descendants to death," the wooden figure lamented.

"If you're not content, why not just go out and take over? You could be the family head again and lead the Niu Family back to glory," Dongfang Jian suggested.

"I'm not strong enough," the wooden figure said with a bitter smile, shaking his head: "I'm nothing but a puppet now, or rather, a living dead, barely clinging to life. How could I have the strength to lead the Niu Family?"

"Senior..." Dongfang Jian was about to speak when the wooden figure interrupted him.

"Listen to me," the wooden figure said gravely: "If the descendants are unworthy, I must choose someone capable. You... are that capable person I've chosen. I intend to take you as my disciple, teach you all my skills, and pass on the Spiritual Treasure Gourd to you. Once your Cultivation improves, you will take over as the head of the Niu Family and restore its luster."

"Ah!" Dongfang Jian was startled: "You want me to become the head of the Niu Family? This is absolutely impossible."

"Why is it impossible? Where is it impossible? If I say you can do it, then you can!"

"Senior, please choose someone else. Honestly, I'm not up to the task. My knowledge and talents are limited; I can't be the family head," Dongfang Jian pleaded.

"I have my sights set on you."

"I..."

"Kid, be grateful. If others were chosen by me, they'd be ecstatic. And here you are refusing?"

"Senior, I really can't do it. Truly, I'm just an ordinary person with mediocre abilities and not high intelligence. Asking me to be the family head...let's not even talk about whether I can do it, just take the Niu Family members, they definitely won't accept me."

"Don't worry about that," the wooden figure waved away the concern: "With my support, no one would dare to disobey you." With that, he added, "I am, after all, the Ancestral Master of the Niu Family. The descendants will have to listen to me. Of course, if they don't, heh, I'll deal with them severely.

Even though my strength has greatly diminished, dealing with a bunch of unworthy descendants is still within my capacity."

"I really..."

"You're still refusing? Kid, you have two choices now. First, become my disciple and eventually take over as the head of the Niu Family. Second, I throw you out here, and then you freeze to death. Make your pick."

"Isn't there a third option?"

"No!"

"Then I... guess I'll choose the first option."

"Don't look so gloomy, as if I'm making you suffer," the wooden figure snorted: "In a few years, you'll thank me for giving you such a great opportunity. Becoming the head of a top family isn't something everyone can do."

"You're pushing me into a pit of fire," Dongfang Jian muttered under his breath.

"Hm? What did you say? Louder!" the wooden figure raised an eyebrow.

"Ah! I didn't say anything!" Dongfang Jian said with an embarrassed smile: "I was saying... Senior, your wisdom and valor are unmatched. To become your disciple would be the blessing of my eight lifetimes." Dongfang Jian had a knack for lying without even blinking.

"Are you speaking from the heart?"

"Absolutely sincere! If you don't believe me, you can take out my heart and see if it's red."

"Take out your heart? Can you even live if I did that?"

"Heh... I was just expressing my loyalty to you, nothing more."

"Good, it's settled then. From now on, you are my disciple. I will teach you my skills, and you will carry on the Niu Family's legacy. Now, you can perform the discipleship ceremony." The wooden figure pulled up a chair, sat down, and quietly watched Dongfang Jian.

Understanding the situation, Dongfang Jian knelt and gave three deep kowtows: "Disciple greets Master!"

"Rise," the wooden figure nodded: "I hope I'm not wrong about you."