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[Ghost-fearing immortal's disciple x sharp-tongued young wanderer]
Chi Wei was picked up by her master from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, and somehow became an immortal's disciple. Her master says she's exceptionally gifted and has a deep affinity for the immortal path. She has only two flaws: she's lazy, and she's afraid of ghosts.
Whenever she gets into trouble, the immortal gently strokes the top of her head and comforts her. "It's all right. You've already done very well."
"Really?" Chi Wei looks up at the immortal, tears in her eyes.
The immortal smiles. "I was just trying to comfort you. You actually believed me?"
Chi Wei knows her own limits and doesn't want to inherit the immortal's legacy. But the immortal insists on pushing her too hard and sends her down the mountain to gain experience. Fine, just as he wishes. The ethereal immortal's disciple returns from her trip having lost all her treasures and brought back nothing but rags, looking as destitute as a wild person.
The second time, before her master can send her away, Chi Wei insists on going down the mountain herself. When she comes back, she refuses to be the immortal's disciple ever again. She says she met a wandering swordsman named Linjiang, and from now on she wants to travel the world with him.
The immortal slams his hand on the table. What brat dares to steal his disciple from a god? He immediately goes to confront the boy. The taciturn young swordsman is dressed in rags, looking just like a wild person. At last, the immortal understands whom his disciple has been imitating.
Before the immortal can speak, the boy draws his sword and demands, "You old geezer! Were you the one who got there first and picked up my girl all those years ago?"
Remembering some old events, the immortal smiles awkwardly. "I divined the matter, and you two were never fated to be master and disciple."
The boy chases the immortal with his sword. "Master and disciple, my ass! Fate, my ass!"
Theme: Embrace simplicity and humility, and keep a clear heart as you contemplate the Dao.
