After Being Abducted by the General

chapter 14

Ouyang Ting held the position of Sikong, one of the Three Excellencies, responsible for water conservancy projects, city defense construction, palace building, and other administrative affairs. He was not only a renowned scholar but also a famous general in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He had pacified the southern region during times of turmoil and was a person who excelled in both civil and military affairs. However, he rarely took on disciples.

Because of his reluctance to take on disciples, Yuan Li had never thought of becoming Ouyang Ting's disciple.

But at this moment, Ouyang Ting laughed heartily while stroking his beard. "Zhang Liangdong, you've hit the mark with your words."

Then, his eyes sparkled as he focused on Yuan Li and asked, "Young Master Yuan, are you willing to become my disciple?"

Yuan Li was absolutely willing!

Although Ouyang Ting had once led troops, he currently held no military power and only had the honorary title of one of the Three Excellencies. Whether Yuan Li became his disciple or Zhang Liangdong's disciple would have the same effect. Yuan Li was overjoyed and immediately performed the ritual of paying respect to his new teacher, his voice clear and loud, "Disciple pays respects to the teacher!"

Ouyang Ting's laughter deepened the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes as he quickly helped Yuan Li up. He hadn't been this happy in a long time. Zhang Liangdong and Zhan Qibo also congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Ouyang, on gaining such a good disciple."

"Lord Ouyang and Young Master Yuan have a strong master-disciple bond. Even when coming to the General's residence for a drink, you manage to bring a disciple home," Zhan Qibo teased, "Look, the General's face is turning green."

Zhang Liangdong forced a bitter smile, feeling a great sense of regret deep within his heart.

But compared to him, Ouyang Ting was indeed more suitable to be Yuan Li's teacher. Zhang Liangdong sighed and thought that he and Yuan Li were simply lacking a bit of fate.

Yuan Li stood up from the ground with a smile on his face. At that moment, he heard a notification from his internal system.

【The Encyclopedia of All Things system has been activated. The disciple task has been completed, and the reward has been issued. Please explore it on your own.】

【Task: Serve in a position.】

【Reward: Cotton.】

Thinking about how he not only gained a formidable teacher today but also acquired the method of refining white sugar, Yuan Li couldn't help but show a delighted expression, shedding his previous demeanor of discussing battlefields with calm composure.

Ouyang Ting couldn't help but smile. "Li Er, starting tomorrow, come to my residence. I will teach you well, and you must not escape from the battle."

Yuan Li's expression changed, and he firmly replied, "Rest assured, teacher. Your disciple will definitely arrive on time."

Ouyang Ting nodded approvingly but suddenly cleared his throat. "Li Er, about this sand table..."

Chu Hechao abruptly clapped his hands and turned to the two guards from the Yuan family. "Why haven't you put away the sand table yet?"

His tone was overly commanding, causing the two guards to instinctively obey his order. They approached, drained the water from the sand table, lifted it, and placed it into the box.

Chu Hechao watched as the box was locked before he smirked and deliberately looked at Ouyang Ting. "Lord Sikuang, did you have something to say?"

Ouyang Ting replied, "...It's nothing."