Chapter 33: Guest Invitation, Hu Yang Visits
Most of the deacons of the inner sect of the Qingmu Sect are in the foundation building stage, and only monks in the late stage of foundation building can enter the Presbyterian Council and be called elders.
"Don't be nervous, it should be Elder Xu Changjun who is here. Maybe you, the new foundation builder, missed the trace and invited you to join the sect?"
Wei Zhong was not nervous, but he was a little surprised when he heard what Ning Cankun said.
Before he had time to think about it, a white-bearded Taoist walked in with a whisk in his hand.
Ning Cankun immediately stood up and saluted: "I have met Elder Xu."
Xu Changjun nodded, glanced at Wei Zhong, and said with a smile:
"I didn't expect that our Qingmu Sect's Fangshi would have a fellow Taoist. I, Xu Changjun, have met my fellow Taoist."
After he finished speaking, he leaned slightly to greet Wei Zhong, who also returned the greeting with his hand raised.
"I wonder what business Elder Xu has here?"
Xu Changjun smiled and said:
"I just heard that fellow Taoist Establishment Master came to see me, and I wanted to ask if you would like to come to our Qingmu Sect to be a fellow Taoist Establishment guest?"
"Guest?" Wei Zhong was a little confused and turned his gaze slightly to Ning Cankun. Unexpectedly, the other party shook his head:
"Brother Chu, according to Elder Xu's introduction, my level is not high enough for these sect affairs."
"Hahaha, Brother Ning is right."
After hearing Ning Cankun's explanation, the white-bearded Taoist also said with some kindness:
"Fellow Daoist Chu Chu doesn't have to worry about the matter of establishing a foundation. As a casual cultivator like you, the sect will send out invitations as long as it's a foundation building.
Some people refused, while others agreed. For example, Taoist Hu Yang, who is famous among casual cultivators, is one of the famous foundation-building guests of our sect. "
Wei Zhong recalled the foundation-building monk in the fiery red robe he saw at the foundation-building banquet of Luo Mingyan.
"Then what will you gain and what will you have to pay?"
"Being a guest of our sect, you will naturally have easier access to various cultivation resources, such as elixirs, magic weapons, etc. than casual cultivators.
As for the obligations, they need to accept various tasks entrusted by the sect. Of course, the frequency is not high, once every ten years, and the sect will give reasonable remuneration for each task. "
Wei Zhong frowned:
"These things Elder Xu mentioned can all be purchased with spirit stones, right?"
The latter’s expression remained unchanged:
"Ordinary resources may be possible, but some rare resources cannot be measured by just spiritual stones."
Wei Zhong felt cold in his heart, and immediately understood that this was the Qingmu Sect's naked monopoly on cultivation knowledge.
If he hadn't accidentally inherited the "Spring and Autumn Water Refining Technique", he might have become this guest to obtain the transfer technique.
No wonder there is a city of casual cultivators like the ‘Han Bamboo City’ in Mangyuan Mansion.
And all of this was beyond the reach of Wei Zhong, who used to be a Qi Refining monk.
After lowering his head and thinking for a moment, Wei Zhong raised his head:
"I'm really sorry. My qualifications are shallow. I'm very satisfied with being able to build the foundation. I don't dare to ask for the next level."
Xu Changjun understood that Wei Zhong was refusing:
"That's such a shame."
With a regretful sigh, he bowed to Wei Zhong and wanted to leave:
"By the way, Fellow Taoist Chu, have you ever seen a disciple of our sect wearing a blue and white Taoist robe outside? That person is called Liu Di, and he is the first-level alchemist of our alchemy hall."
Wei Zhong looked blank: "Liu Di? Never heard of it."
"I see, then I won't bother fellow Taoist."
Outside the door, an inner disciple came up to him:
"Elder Xu, that Ling Nong lied. Senior Brother Liu was clearly the one who came out of the clan that day. He must be..."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Changjun knocked him to the ground with a whisk.
Elder Xu's majestic voice came to my ears:
“It’s embarrassing, just do stupid things to ruin the reputation of our sect.
Not to mention whether there is any evidence that Chu Zhong killed the disciples of our sect, even if there is, so what?
Liu Di harmed others in the first place, so he was in the wrong. If he died, he would have to take the blame on himself.
Moreover, Chu Zhong is a foundation-building monk. You are just a Qi-refining person. Don’t be a spiritual farmer. When you see him in the future, remember to lower your head and call him “Senior”. "
Listening to Elder Xu's message, Liu Quan was stunned for a moment. He didn't even notice that he left. When he regained consciousness, he only felt endless humiliation.
As soon as he stood up from the ground, he saw Chu Zhong just walking out of the house. The divine light in his eyes made his heart tremble, and he couldn't help but said: "Senior!"
Wei Zhong just heard "Hmm" and walked past him.
Wei Zhong did not take this little Qi Refining monk seriously, but recalled what Ning Cankun said just now.
"You shouldn't refuse Elder Xu's invitation. In this world, the Qingmu Sect is the king after all, and most of the resources are controlled by it. Even if you have no intention of practicing and want to run the family, you should join."
Wei Zhong shook his head and did not agree with what Ning Cankun said.
Of course I didn’t mean to practice, I was just pretending to be so. As for running a family, I have no plans for the time being.
Wei Zhong has a krypton-level life-exchange method that gives him an almost endless lifespan, as well as the spiritual veins and mines in the cave. There are too many choices.
If you are short of elixirs, you can grow them yourself, and if you are short of magic weapons and elixirs, you can also practice them yourself. Even if you don't have a high-level inheritance, but you still have proficiency, practicing the first-level inheritance to a high level may not have the effect of turning decay into magic.
Moreover, the worst he could do was to leave the Qingmu Sect area and find a city of casual cultivators without resource monopoly.
It's good to be dragged down by the so-called guest mission. Besides, if the Qingmu Sect asks him to carry out a dangerous mission, wouldn't it cost Wei Zhong's life?
The first thought was, of course, rejection.
Wei Zhong’s first priority now is to find a spiritual land, a second-level spiritual land, preferably a spiritual land with a water area.
Once you enter the foundation-building stage, you can start practicing the various secret methods in the "Spring and Autumn Water Refining Art". Its name "Water Refining Art" is naturally related to water.
Go to the task release office in the market and post a notice for leasing spiritual land.
Second-level priority, if it doesn’t work, first-level is also fine...
Then he returned to the small courtyard in his spiritual field, took out Jiucai and hung it on the branch, looking at the undried water stains on its body, it seems that it gets along well with Dajin.
Jiucai flapped its wings, and the strands of spiritual energy in the air entangled its body, drying all its feathers.
Wei Zhong said in surprise:
"Oh, another trick, I don’t know how many unique skills your mixed-haired parrot has hidden. It’s a pity that it’s too small to be a mount."
After saying this, Wei Zhong grabbed Jiucai. It wanted to break free from Wei Zhong’s hand, but it couldn’t move after being imprisoned by Wei Zhong’s spiritual power.
"You guys don't have another trick to grow bigger, do you? Come on, show me how to grow bigger."
Wei Zhong shook the Nine Colors until he fainted, but he still failed. He put it back on the branch with some disappointment, muttering:
"It seems that I can only try it after it enters the second stage."
He turned around and walked into the house. Suddenly, a foundation-building aura approached Wei Zhong from a distance.
"I am Hu Yang, and I am here to congratulate you on your successful foundation-building."
Wei Zhong's eyes flashed, and he immediately walked out of the house and bowed:
"It turns out to be Senior Hu, please come in quickly."
Hu Yang has been building his foundation for many years and is already in the late stage of foundation-building. Wei Zhong's call of "senior" is reasonable.
After inviting him into the courtyard, Wei Zhong immediately took out a stone bench and stone table and placed spiritual food and spiritual wine.
Hu Yang put down the gift in his hand: "It's just a small gift, not a sign of respect."
"Senior, you are too kind."
Then the two of them drank and talked:
"To be honest, I came here for the foundation-building pill in your hand."
"Oh?"
Wei Zhong's eyes flickered.
"The fact that you asked someone to make pills is no longer a secret among us foundation-building cultivators. It is now spreading in the Qingmu Sect's Alchemy Hall.
After all, being able to make two pills, one hit and one hit, is a great qualification for that Qiyun Alchemist.
You used one pill to build your foundation, so you should have another one."