Fang Lin really has no intention of getting up, even if you are a respected prince in the Tang Kingdom.
Li Zhongxin looked at Fang Lin, then clasped his fists and bowed, saying with respect: "My Excellency, Li Zhongxin, I have heard about Master Fang for a long time, and I am honored to finally meet you today."
"The second prince is too polite. I am just an alchemist and I don't deserve such a courtesy from His Highness." Fang Lin waved his hand and said, but from the look on his face, it was obvious that he was just saying polite words.
Seeing Fang Lin's casual attitude, the faces of the four guards became increasingly ugly. If they had not known that the person in front of them was Fang Lin, they would have scolded him long ago.
Li Zhongxin said: "Compared to Master Fang, my status as a prince is really not worth mentioning. Whether it is alchemy or martial arts, Master Fang is worth pursuing and studying."
The smile on Fang Lin's face became a little more playful: "Then I dare to ask, how is His Majesty the Prince's martial arts cultivation now? What about his alchemy realm?"
As soon as he said this, Li Zhongxin looked embarrassed and smiled bitterly: "Master Fang, please don't expose my shortcomings. I am dull in qualifications, mediocre in martial arts, and even more limited in alchemy. I really can't say it out loud. I’m afraid I will be laughed at by Master Fang.”
Fang Lin chuckled and stopped worrying about the topic. He pointed to the stone bench beside him and said, "Sit wherever you like."
Li Zhongxin sat down on the stone bench. The four guards were still standing behind Li Zhongxin loyally. The position where the four of them stood vaguely protected any position where Li Zhongxin might be attacked. Obviously These four people are experienced and experienced, not ordinary people.
Moreover, Fang Lin also felt that the Qi of these four guys had been locked on him, and it seemed that as long as he made any changes, the four of them would react immediately.
Fang Lin didn't care about this. After all, he was the prince, and it was the duty of these four warriors to protect him.
"I wonder what the purpose of His Royal Highness's visit is?" Fang Lin got straight to the point and asked directly.
Li Zhongxin said that he was not in a hurry and said: "It's nothing important. I just came in the name of Master Mu Fang. I am very satisfied to be able to meet Master Fang and talk to him for a few words." ”
Fang Lin was so happy that he ran over to see me and was satisfied to say a few words to me? Who believes what you say
"Your Highness, there is no one else here, and there are magic circles around the courtyard. You can say whatever you want." Fang Lin said lightly, telling Li Zhongxin to quickly tell him the purpose of his trip.
Li Zhongxin suppressed the smile on his face and replaced it with a solemn expression.
I just heard Li Zhongxin say: "To be honest, I hope to learn from Master Fang, become a disciple of Master Fang, and listen to Master Fang's teachings."
Fang Lin was startled. He really didn't expect that Li Zhongxin would come here and actually want to worship him as his teacher? This is really strange.
The four guards didn't respond at all. They obviously knew the purpose of their master's trip. However, the four of them still complained in their hearts that His Highness, the majestic prince, worshiped a younger person as his disciple? This is really outrageous to say.
Moreover, Fang Lin seemed a little unruly and rude. How could a person like this be qualified to be the master of His Highness the Prince
Li Zhongxin continued: "I also know that this request is very abrupt and rude, but I am indeed very interested in alchemy. I have wanted to become a disciple of Master Fang a long time ago and always accept Master Fang's teachings. However, I have never been able to Opportunity, it is not easy for Master Fang to come to our Tang Capital now, I must come to see Master Fang, and no matter what, I must ask Master Fang to accept me."
With that said, Li Zhongxin stood up and gave a big salute to Fang Lin.
This is not an ordinary courtesy, but a junior's courtesy that only disciples can give to their elders. This is already treating Fang Lin as an elder of his sect, Li Zhongxin.
Fang Lin squinted his eyes and still sat comfortably on the recliner, showing no flattering reaction at all.
Seeing that Fang Lin didn't respond, Li Zhongxin kept saluting and did not get up. It seemed as if he was relying on Fang Lin.
After a moment, Fang Lin said: "Fang accepts His Highness the Prince's kindness. It's just a matter of becoming a disciple. I'm afraid I will disappoint His Highness the Prince."
Li Zhongxin straightened up, with a sincere look on his face: "Master Fang, is it because he dislikes me for my dull qualifications?"
Fang Lin looked at Li Zhongxin and nodded seriously.
The four guards were about to get angry. This guy was so rude. He actually admitted that he disliked the prince's poor qualifications? Is there anyone like you? Even if you really dislike it in your heart, you shouldn't express it so directly, right
Li Zhongxin also died with a look of shock on his face. He didn't expect Fang Lin to be so direct. He originally thought that Fang Lin would reject him in a more tactful way, but he didn't expect that Li Zhongxin was doubly surprised.
"Well, Master Fang is laughing. Although I have dull qualifications, as the saying goes, diligence can make up for weakness, and poor qualifications can be caught up through acquired efforts. If Master Fang feels that accepting me as a disciple would be a loss of status and face, then I am willing to do it. A registered disciple of Master Fang." Li Zhongxin said, with a hint of pleading in his tone.
Fang Lin still shook his head: "His Royal Highness, you have misunderstood. Qualifications are secondary. However, Fang never accepts apprentices. This was decided a long time ago. No matter who wants to become a disciple, I will not accept them."
Li Zhongxin said with a somewhat disappointed look on his face.
"Master Fang, can't you even be a registered disciple?" Li Zhongxin asked again cautiously.
"No." Fang Lin simply refused.
Li Zhongxin sighed, but he didn't look angry at all. On the contrary, the four guards behind him had serious expressions on their faces, feeling that Fang Lin's attitude was too bad.
"Fang Lin, don't you know what's wrong? It's your luck that His Highness the Prince accepts you as his disciple!" A middle-aged man couldn't help but said.
"Bastard!" Li Zhongxin was furious and slapped the middle-aged man on the face with a loud sound.
The middle-aged man suddenly became obedient, bowing his head and saying nothing.
"Master Fang, I'm really rude. I didn't discipline my subordinates properly." Li Zhongxin apologized to Fang Lin.
Fang Lin smiled: "It doesn't matter, I don't have the same experience as him."
A look of surprise flashed in Li Zhongxin's eyes. He didn't expect that Fang Lin had such a good temper and wasn't angry at all
"If there is nothing else, His Royal Highness can leave. I have an honored guest to meet." Fang Lin said, having already issued an expulsion order to Li Zhongxin.
ps: The fourth update is here. Let’s have some dinner. We will continue tomorrow. Please remember to vote.