There is a progress bar in my cultivation of immortality

Wang Ping was in no hurry to hand the jade slip to Shen Xiaozhu. He took a sip of tea from the cup and said, "Since I accepted you, I have been running around and have not taught you much. At the beginning of your practice, it was mostly your master who took care of you. Fortunately, you have become a talent, overcame one disaster after another, and advanced to the third realm."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaozhu immediately clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Master, what are you talking about? I am grateful to you for saving me from the sea of ​​suffering and teaching me the secret method of cultivation. Without your teachings, how could I have achieved what I have today?"

Yu Lian looked at Xiao Zhu's expression, and while holding the teapot with her tail to pour tea for her, she said, "Your master just said that, don't take it too seriously."

Wang Ping was telling the truth. He accepted Shen Xiaozhu in the first place because Shen Xiaozhu reported the news to him regardless of danger, and secondly because Shen Xiaozhu was the most talented person he could meet at that time, and also because of Yu Lian's persuasion, and finally because he was facing great competition at that time and needed to leave a legacy for himself.

But after accepting Shen Xiaozhu, he has been running around and has hardly had a chance to rest. At first, she was disciplined by her master Taoist Yucheng, but after entering the country, she practiced on her own.

After being interrupted by Yu Lian, Wang Ping did not continue what he wanted to say. After looking at Yu Lian, he pointed to the three jade slips on the coffee table and said, "These are two secret methods passed down by the Taiyan Sect, as well as some of my experience and divine arts in practicing the third realm."

He pushed the three jade slips in front of Xiao Zhu and said, "The future of our lineage's inheritance depends on you."

Shen Xiaozhu did not refuse. She respectfully picked up the three jade slips, which immediately turned into three white rays of light and merged into her brows.

After more than ten breaths.

After Shen Xiaozhu digested the contents of the jade slip, she stood up and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Master."

Yu Lian asked Shen Xiaozhu to sit down again and reminded him, "Don't just thank your master. Don't forget to accept a few reliable disciples and pass on our lineage."

Shen Xiaozhu naturally responded respectfully.

Wang Ping picked up the teacup again and said, "You will go to Xizhou next. The center of this world will be in Xizhou in the future. That is also your future. You will go to assist Dongcan first. You should listen and watch more. Dongcan will not stay for too long and will return to Zhongzhou to prepare for his promotion. After he leaves, you will be in charge of Xizhou's affairs. Taiyanjiao will also provide you with help in the future."

"However, you should not get involved in any affairs of Xizhou. Just concentrate on preaching and try your best to maintain a good relationship with the monks of the Vajra Temple. Always pay attention to the movements of Shangqing Sect, but don't get involved in anything they do."

Shen Xiaozhu quickly responded: "Thank you for your concern, Master. I will be careful."

She knew this was a great opportunity for her and that her master was paving the way for her future.

Wang Ping continued to instruct: "Read the book compiled by the master more often when you have nothing to do. Combined with the "Commentary on Heaven and Man" passed down by the ancestor, it can stabilize your humanity and rationality. Practice the divine arts if you can, but if you don't have the conditions, just take your time."

Shen Xiaozhu listened quietly.

Wang Ping also calmly recounted the experience he had accumulated since his practice.

Time passed by unknowingly.

An hour later, Wang Ping gave Shen Xiaozhu a jade slip to contact Dong Can and let her leave. Yu Lian took her up into the sky and gave her instructions for a while.

When Wang Ping was about to take out the communication jade slip with Bu Qiong and prepare to meet with the demon clan, two familiar auras suddenly came from the direction of Qianmu Temple's Dengxiantai.

It was an aura that surprised Wang Ping.

It was Ke Yue and Luo Feng from the 'first day'. They were a little overwhelmed when they saw the drastic changes in Qianmu Temple. Fortunately, Liu Shuang appeared in front of them in time.

Wang Ping sent a message to Liu Shuang, asking her to skip the trouble of delivering the visiting card and bring the two of them directly to the temple on the top of the mountain.

When the three of them landed in front of the old locust tree, Yu Lian just happened to return.

"Why are you here? Isn't the Zhenyang Sect blocked now?" Yu Lian asked when Ke Yue was about to salute and greet him.

Ke Yue bowed respectfully first, and when she met Wang Ping's equally inquiring gaze, she quickly lowered her head and explained, "My senior brother and I have already withdrawn from the 'First Day'. This time we came here to seek refuge with the Lord of the Mansion, hoping that the Lord of the Mansion will have mercy on us."

After she said this, she knelt down and kowtowed.

Wang Ping extended his left hand and gently stroked, stopping Ke Yue from bowing. His eyes fell on Luo Feng. "When I first started practicing, I often heard people say that Taoist Luo Feng's strength could be ranked among the top three among the three realms of cultivators. I still remember Taoist Luo Feng's demeanor in the battle at Zhenyang Mountain."

Luo Feng quickly responded: "Your Excellency is overpraising me. I am just a minor cultivator from a side sect. All my strength is gained at the cost of rationality. What else is there to say?"

Liu Shuang said, "Since I was promoted to the third realm, I have often heard of the name of the Gentleman Sword Luo Feng. It is said that the Taoist priest holds a magic sword, but can control it with the righteousness of a gentleman. Today, I saw that his reputation is indeed well-deserved. The Taoist priest has a rich aura of Xuanmen, and he holds a magic sword but has a righteous heart."

Luo Feng wanted to be more modest, but Wang Ping didn't want to waste any more time, so he told Liu Shuang, "The Taiyan Sect is in need of people right now, so introduce them to Zi Luan. You should do it yourself."

Liu Shuang quickly agreed.

Ke Yue and Luo Feng naturally hurried to express their gratitude.

After Liu Shuang took them away, Yu Lian said to Wang Ping, "There are traces of fighting on their bodies. It should be the disciples of the Zhenyang Sect who did it."

Wang Ping said indifferently: "Tai Yan Sect can use them both."

He didn't care about the Zhenyang Sect's thoughts at all. After saying that, he took out the communication jade slip to contact Bu Qiong.

After a long time, the meeting place agreed by the two was still Mianzhu County outside the Duantian Mountains. This county had survived the previous disaster because of the barrier formation set up by the demon clan.

The agreed time is the end of Chenshi tomorrow morning.

Wang Ping wanted to finish the things at hand as quickly as possible so that he could concentrate on cultivating the wood spirit in his body. As for the repair of the outer space transfer array, he planned to let the puppet do it.

The quiet day passed quickly. Early the next morning, Yu Lian's parents came to Qianmu Temple. Yu Lian discussed with her parents until about three quarters past noon, and then accompanied Wang Ping to Mianzhu County in the Duantian Mountains.

Before landing in Mianzhu County, Wang Ping habitually deduced the danger and only descended after confirming that there was no danger.

There was no particular change in the people and monsters living in the county town, except that the merchants who used to come in an endless stream were no longer seen. There was a large camp to the east of the county town. Some merchants who came to Mianzhu County to make purchases gathered in the camp, looking at the scorched earth in the east and hesitating to move forward.

Wang Ping and Yu Lian appeared silently in front of the inn called "Jucai". He looked up at the five-meter-high flag in front of the inn. The white characters on the black background were still clear.

At this time, a fox demon in the Jindan realm came forward to pay his respects and said, "Greetings to Lord Changqing." Wang Ping was not surprised at all. He nodded calmly and said, "Lead the way."

Unlike the last time Wang Ping came, when the inn was bustling with people, there was no guest in the inn lobby at this time. Only the empty round tables showed the former liveliness.

This time Bu Qiong did not greet him in the hall. The fox demon who led the way entered the hall and bowed slightly to Wang Ping, then led Wang Ping to the second floor. Wang Ping signaled the fox demon to go first, and he followed slowly behind.

As the initiator of this gathering, Bu Qiong had been waiting for a long time on the second floor steps. When she saw Wang Ping coming up with the fox demon, she immediately bowed and said, "Two Taoist friends, please come this way."

She politely stood sideways on the corridor.

Wang Ping returned the greeting politely.

In front is a circular corridor, with a row of windows on the left, each supported by solid wooden pillars. On the right are terraced private rooms with soft carpet on the floor.

As Wang Ping followed Bu Qiong forward, the looming Broken Sky Mountains outside the window slowly receded along with his sight, and the sight ahead went deeper and deeper along the circular corridor. In just over ten breaths, he saw Quan Wen, a man wearing a brocade purple round-necked robe. The jade belt around his waist was very gorgeous.

Quan Wen also saw Wang Ping, and he saluted from a distance, then hurried over to greet him, saying, "Sorry to bother you, my friend."

Wang Ping politely returned the greeting: "What are you talking about, Taoist friend?"

After the two chatted for a while, Quan Wen invited Wang Ping and Yu Lian to go to the prepared box.

When he was two steps away from the door of the box, Wang Ping sensed that there was another person inside, but he did not use his soul to investigate. When he followed Quan Wen closer to the door, he saw a familiar face.

"Uncle Master."

The word "Uncle Master" made Wang Ping feel deeply moved.

The person in the box was none other than Zhang Xinghuai. He was now wearing a yellow Taoist robe with a grey cassock on the outside, and he had a strong aura of golden spirit in his body.

"Uncle Master, please forgive me for not coming downstairs to greet you." Zhang Xing clasped his fists and bowed deeply to Wang Ping.

Wang Ping looked at Zhang Xinghuai with a complicated expression, then he exhaled and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but Second Senior Brother has never liked Buddhism, you..."

He didn't say the last word, just shook his head.

Zhang Xinghuai said: "I have no choice but to do so."

Wang Ping didn't say anything else. Many people and things in this world are full of helplessness. Zhang Xinghuai also gradually changed from the passionate young man with dreams to a realistic person, because if they don't change, destruction will be waiting for them.

"Let's sit down and talk." Quan Wen's voice sounded, "Master He Yuan's identity needs to be hidden. There are too many people outside, so he was not allowed to come out to greet you. Fellow Daoist, please don't blame me."

Wang Ping looked at Zhang Xinghuai seriously again, thinking about what they could discuss together.

Yu Lian was also looking at Zhang Xinghuai, and communicated with Wang Ping in the spiritual sea: "He still has the 'Sage' of the Jimin Society in him. He had clearly planted the Wood Spiritual Vein in his body before, but he switched to cultivating the Gold Spiritual Vein that counteracts it, and he has already reached some level. It's really strange."

Wang Ping was thinking about a lot of things, and finally responded in the spiritual sea: "There are a lot of strange things in the world, don't pay too much attention to it. Since he wants to go the rest of the way, we don't have to stop him."

He could no longer see through Zhang Xinghuai's thoughts, but he didn't care.

Wang Ping sat in the second seat at Quan Wen's invitation. The main seat naturally belonged to the host, Quan Wen, but Zhang Xinghuai did not sit down. He maintained the Buddhist one-handed greeting and said, "Since my uncle is sitting here, I can just stand by and listen."

Quan Wen smiled when he heard this. He did not sit down in a hurry, but picked up the teapot and filled tea for everyone.

After drinking a cup of tea specially made by the demon race, everyone's mood could not help but improve a lot, at least that was the case with Yu Lian. At this moment, she heard Quan Wen say, "We specially invited Daoist Chang Qing to come here for no other reason, but to show the attitude of our demon race. We have never had the ambition to dominate the world, we just want to practice in peace."

He also sat down while speaking, and raised his teacup to toast Wang Ping.

Wang Ping smiled ingratiatingly on the surface, but he didn't care in his heart. If that was the case, why would Quan Wen invite him over again and again.

Seeing that Wang Ping did not respond, Quan Wen continued, "We just want to get out and visit various places in Zhongzhou. We can guarantee that our people will never interfere in the affairs of the mortal world. We just want to travel around and make some like-minded friends."

Wang Ping raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhongzhou is now empty, and your actions will inevitably make people imagine things!"

Bu Qiong helped explain: "Fellow Daoist Quan Wen meant that the demons just wanted to come out and take a look, and they will not interfere in any affairs of Zhongzhou. If any demons violate the rules, they will send people to capture them and hand them over to the Dao Palace for arbitrary disposal."

Yu Lian heard this and asked, "Is there still a Taoist temple now?"

Quan Wen smiled and replied: "We can set up a Taoist temple by ourselves. We are willing to follow the guidance of Taoist Changqing in everything."

Wang Ping put down the teacup in his hand. He already understood what Quan Wen meant. The other party wanted to use his identity as the Lord of Xuanmen Mansion to get rid of the predicament of the demon clan, and for this he was willing to obey him.

It was a good plan, and Wang Ping was somewhat tempted. But then he thought again, there must be many opinions about this within the demon clan. Once this gap was opened, it would probably be very troublesome later.

Yu Lian sensed Wang Ping's emotions and communicated with him in the spiritual sea: "I think this suggestion is quite good. Anyway, you can let the demon tribe solve the problem by themselves. I even think you can pull up a bow and do this together. And Ao Hong, if Ao Hong has the help of the demon tribe, he will definitely drive the Taiyin Sect out of the Southeast Islands."

Wang Ping was thinking a lot in his mind. Quan Wen beside him continued, "We can register every demon tribe member who goes out. Only those who are registered can walk in Zhongzhou according to the regulations. If they are not registered, they will be regarded as evil cultivators. We will fully cooperate in hunting down these people."

"The Dao Palace has the strictest rules, but from its predecessor, the Daozang Hall, to the later Dao Palace, has any Xuanmen monk ever been punished according to the Dao Palace rules after making a mistake?" Wang Ping looked at Quan Wen and said, "I don't believe in those rules. They were established just to maintain basic order, and I need the demons to really abide by them, not just the basic order. Zhongzhou will still be a world of humanity in the future."

Quan Wen and Wang Ping looked at each other and asked, "What do you want, fellow Taoist?"

Wang Pingyan asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you know why the demons in Ningzhou Road can get along well with the southern cultivation world?"

Quan Wen thought about it and immediately understood what Wang Ping said, and then replied: "It's because there is a head of the family like Hu Yin." (End of this chapter)