Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

Under Li Zhirui's divine sense, the entire Tongtian Sect appeared to be thriving and full of vitality, developing very well.

It's clear that Guo Wenxian has not only been open-minded in teaching his disciples over the years, but has also been very dedicated. His disciples have solid cultivation levels and have not suffered from weak auras in their pursuit of higher realms.

Of course, he probably also wanted to break away from the Tongtian Sect as soon as possible and regain his freedom.

After all, he was repaying his debts by training disciples to give him instructions. If he could train a Celestial Immortal cultivator, he could leave immediately.

But in any case, having a celestial being like Guo Wenxian certainly gave Li Zhirui enough time to cultivate.

"The Tongtian Sect has been able to develop so rapidly thanks to your patient guidance."

The next moment, Li Zhirui appeared in the lecture hall, took out several bottles of Celestial Immortal-grade pills, and said, "These pills are an extra reward for you."

"Thank you for your generous gift, senior." Guo Wenxian did not refuse, but instead accepted the pills without hesitation.

You should know that over the years, he has revealed everything except his cultivation techniques and a few secret methods that are either life-saving techniques or hidden treasures!
Therefore, he accepted the reward with a clear conscience and took it for granted.

"I never imagined you had such a talent for teaching and educating people. Now I would like to invite you to be a guest elder of the Tongtian Sect. What do you think?"

This idea was something Li Zhirui had just come up with, because Guo Wenxian's skill was indeed very suitable for the Tongtian Sect.

Moreover, he needs to be in seclusion for a long time to cultivate. If something happens to the sect during this period, someone can take the lead in organizing it so that the situation does not continue to deteriorate.

"May I ask, senior, what rights and obligations does this guest elder have?" Guo Wenxian did not immediately agree with great joy, but calmly inquired.

Li Zhirui didn't find this offensive at all, and said, "Besides what you're doing now, you're obligated to help when the sect encounters problems that the disciples can't solve."

"If that matter is too dangerous, you just need to protect your disciple and do your best. You can leave the rest to me."

"right……"

Li Zhirui chuckled softly and said, "Your path to enlightenment should have come to an end, shouldn't it?"

Guo Wenxian's expression changed slightly. Indeed, as he said, there was no future for him on his own path!
As a rogue cultivator, he was fortunate enough to reach the Celestial Immortal Realm, but if he wanted to advance further, he not only lacked cultivation resources, but more importantly, he lacked cultivation methods!

"Senior, are you willing to give me a profound immortal cultivation technique?" But he quickly calmed down, though the hint of expectation in his words could not be concealed.

Li Zhirui shook his head slightly and said without any mercy, "A guest elder is not worth this price."

The value of the Xuanxian cultivation technique is enough to buy the lives of several Heavenly Immortal cultivators. How could it be given to him just because he agreed to become a guest elder of the Tongtian Sect?

"However, I can give you a fragmented cultivation technique that can lead to the early stage of the Profound Immortal realm. How far you can go in the end depends on your own efforts."

"In addition, you will receive 10,000 spirit stones and a bottle of mid-grade Celestial Immortal pills as a monthly allowance."

Finally, he asked, "How's your decision?"

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I will do my best!"

As she spoke, Guo Wenxian bowed respectfully.

With such generous terms, how could he possibly refuse?!
Not to mention that among them were Xuanxian realm cultivation techniques that he had tried every means to obtain but failed, even if they were incomplete, as a rogue cultivator, he had almost no chance of obtaining them.

"it is good."

Li Zhirui was not surprised by the result and said with a smile, "From now on, you can open up a cave halfway up the mountain and use that lecture hall to preach to your disciples."

"Never mind, I'm used to this place."

Upon hearing this, he did not extend the invitation further.

He then took out a jade slip and twelve bottles of pills from his storage magic treasure and said, "This 'Taihua Hunyuan Changyang Dao Scripture' was obtained from one of my experiences. It has profound meaning and I think it should be helpful to your cultivation."

"The pills will be your monthly allowance for the next year. You can collect the spirit stones yourself from the sect's treasury."

That technique actually already existed in the Tongtian Sect's treasure trove, but Li Zhirui didn't want to reveal too much of the Tongtian Sect's resources, so he lied and claimed it was his own good fortune.

Even after all these years, he still hasn't finished reading through the thousands upon thousands of techniques in the sect's treasury!

Besides focusing his main energy on comprehending the Shangqing lineage, it is also because these methods are of a high grade and quite profound. If one wants to master them or absorb their essence, one must spend a lot of time.

"Thank you, Sect Leader!" Guo Wenxian quickly accepted his new identity and excitedly accepted the jade slip, eager to examine it on the spot.

"Take your time reading it, as long as it doesn't interfere with your sermon."

After saying that, Li Zhirui left the place.

"Mysterious Immortal Realm cultivation technique..."

Guo Wenxian could not contain his excitement at all. He had been waiting for this moment for countless years!

He eagerly sat back on the futon, calmed his mind, and began to carefully examine the contents of the jade slip.

……

On the other side, Li Zhirui, after leaving, appeared in the sect's main hall in the next instant.

Several deacons who were handling various matters immediately stood up and bowed upon seeing his arrival, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader."

"No need for formalities. These past few years, the affairs of the sect have all fallen on your shoulders, which has delayed your cultivation and caused you great suffering."

One of the disciples quickly said, "Sect Leader, you flatter us. It is our honor to be able to share some of the sect's burdens and do some trivial things for the sect."

"These pills are a reward from the sect for you, and you deserve them! The sect's development to this point is inseparable from your hard work and dedication over the past hundred years."

Li Zhirui waved his hand and distributed more than a dozen bottles of top-grade pills to everyone.

His words did not deliberately exaggerate the merits of these deacons; on the contrary, they might not have been a good enough description.

If it weren't for them, the Tongtian Sect would have been in chaos during his centuries of seclusion, and it wouldn't have been able to develop so well.

"We are unworthy of such high praise from the sect leader. We have made many mistakes and wasted a lot of spiritual resources. We are truly ashamed to receive such praise. Please, sect leader, take these spiritual resources back," the disciple said, bowing.

The other disciples followed suit, all shouting, "Please, Sect Leader, take back the spiritual item!"

Li Zhirui raised an eyebrow. With his keen eyesight, how could he not see that the disciple who spoke first was not putting on a show, but genuinely felt that way?

However, among the disciples who spoke up afterward, some were forced by others to go against their true thoughts.

But no matter which one it is, it cannot erase their contributions over the past few centuries!
Therefore, he had no resentment.

"Don't refuse."

As he spoke, he forcefully shoved the pills into their hands.

He then asked the first disciple who spoke, "What's your name?"

"Disciple Li Qiankun." The other disciples looked at him with envy, because they knew that Li Qiankun had caught the eye of the sect leader.

As everyone knows, their sect leader hardly cares about any affairs; when Elder Wansheng was still alive, it was he who took charge.

After its passing, the sect leader did not personally appear, but instead had these stewards, along with one or two personal disciples, handle sect affairs together.

Under such circumstances, it would be impossible for the sect leader to remember the names and appearances of many disciples.

However, now that he has personally asked for someone's name, he will likely never forget it. If nothing unexpected happens, Li Qiankun will be given an important position!

Meanwhile, the other disciples were filled with regret. Why hadn't they stepped forward first? They were just one step too slow!
What they didn't know was that what truly caught Li Zhirui's attention wasn't the order of who came first, but rather Li Qiankun's heartfelt words.

"Li Qiankun? Not a bad name."

He nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Would you be willing to become an elder of the sect?"

"This disciple's cultivation is insufficient to shoulder such a great responsibility."

Upon hearing this, the other disciples nearby were stunned into silence, almost shouting out loud. They even wished they could take his place and say they were willing to become the sect elder.

You should know that this is the first time a disciple has served as an elder in the sect, and he is also the only elder in the sect at present!
With the sect leader in seclusion for many years and neglecting sect affairs, they dared not imagine how much power such an elder could wield.

Not to mention the opportunity to go even further and become the next headmaster!
"Ha ha ha ha……"

Li Zhirui couldn't help but burst into laughter. For so many years, he had never seen such a simple and honest cultivator. He never expected to meet him here.

"Don't refuse. The sect needs you right now. As for your cultivation level? With me backing you up, you don't need to worry about not being able to control certain disciples."

Upon hearing this, the disciples standing nearby were filled with envy, their eyes turning red and their faces contorted in disbelief.

The sect leader publicly stated that he would support Li Qiankun! What kind of treatment is this!

With that in mind, who would dare to express dissatisfaction with him?

It can be said that as long as the sect leader does not retract his statement, his future status in the Tongtian Sect will be even higher than that of the true disciples!

"I will do my best. If I harm the interests of the sect, I hope the sect leader will punish me severely." Li Qiankun finally agreed.

For no other reason than the development of the sect.

"Good! I hope you can always stay true to your original aspirations and not be corrupted by power!"

"I will keep this firmly in mind and remain vigilant at all times."

Li Zhirui nodded in satisfaction, then said, "From today onwards, Li Qiankun will serve as the sect's chief elder, managing all sect affairs on my behalf. He must not disobey any other matters unless they harm the sect's interests. Anyone who disobeys will be punished severely!"

With a deafening roar, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck Mount Dengxian, whose previously clear sky was now cloudless, its terrifying power instantly imprinted into the hearts of all the disciples.

"From this day forward, Guo Wenxian will become a guest elder of the sect and will continue to be responsible for teaching disciples how to cultivate."

The second piece of news did not cause any stir, and no one found it strange. At most, it meant that this celestial being had become a guest elder.

But the initial news left everyone dizzy and disoriented, unable to recover for a long time.

"Li Qiankun, who is this?!"

This was the first reaction of most disciples; they didn't know such a fellow disciple at all.

It was only after someone reminded me that I suddenly remembered—it was that meticulous butler.

"If I remember correctly, his cultivation level was only at the early stage of Loose Immortal, right?"

"Then how did he suddenly become favored by the sect leader and rise to become a sect elder?"

"This is no longer just a simple elder; he's the next sect leader chosen by the sect leader himself!"

Everyone was shocked, but upon closer reflection, what the sect leader had said seemed to make sense...

But this conjecture made the disciples even more puzzled. How could a cultivator in the early stage of the Loose Immortal realm suddenly be valued by the sect leader, and even almost be the one to be chosen as the next sect leader?

This left them puzzled.

When they later learned that the sect leader had actually stood up for Li Qiankun in front of several deacons, everyone was stunned.

Even direct disciples don't receive this kind of treatment!
Once they came to their senses, they kept asking questions, wanting to know what Li Qiankun had said and done that had earned him such high regard from the sect leader!
Perhaps they could follow suit, not seeking instant success, but simply hoping to gain something from this experience.

Even the true disciples were unable to calm down at this moment. Why didn't they receive the same treatment?

They not only inherited the sect's legacy, symbolizing the sect's future, but their aptitude and cultivation were also far superior to that of a mere early-stage Loose Immortal, right?
Now, the disciples no longer remember that Guo Wenxian, the guest elder of the Celestial Immortal Realm, even existed.

All they could think about was Li Qiankun.

……

anyway!

"I'll leave the sect's affairs to you from now on." Li Zhirui took out the sect leader's jade seal, and used a wisp of power to forge a small seal for Li Qiankun.

Although it seems somewhat hasty, it has mastered a considerable force, capable of activating the mountain-protecting formation!

"I am deeply grateful for the Sect Leader's high regard, and I will certainly do my utmost!" Li Qiankun said earnestly.

"Okay, I believe you won't let me down."

Li Zhirui nodded, and added a final reminder, "But don't forget about cultivation; cultivation level is the foundation of a cultivator!"

"Yes!"

After explaining these matters, he left the sect's main hall.

"Elder Qiankun, what are we to do next?" As soon as Li Zhirui left, a disciple immediately stepped forward, his face full of flattery, trying to please Li Qiankun.

"Let's continue with the tasks assigned before, but I hope that all of you fellow disciples can be more careful and attentive."

Li Qiankun had no intention of changing everything immediately, after all, he was still not very familiar with many affairs of the sect.

We'll consider other options once he has a better understanding of the situation.

"Okay, I'll go tell the others right away."

Having known Li Qiankun for so many years, he knew what kind of person he was: someone who liked to get things done and was meticulous.

He certainly wouldn't linger around her; otherwise, he wouldn't only fail to please her but also incur her displeasure, which would be disastrous. (End of Chapter)