Night without Borders

Chapter 128 Crossroads of Life
Before we knew it, it was already early spring, and secular places, esoteric sects, and special higher education institutions had all begun to recruit disciples.

Qin Ming pondered, and once again came to the node of life choices that concerned his future destiny. Standing at an important crossroads, which way should he go?
Meng Xinghai said, "I used to think that you should go to a special institution of higher learning. They are not simple and have unpredictable forces behind them. They are designed to check and balance the thousand-year-old families, so naturally they won't care about the pressure from the Cui family."

There is a saying in the Night Fog World that dynasties come and go but aristocratic families remain forever. The latter have existed for a very long time, and some families have been prosperous for more than three thousand years.

They have deep roots and are involved in all fields and paths. Even in the secular world and the esoteric religions, there are many famous people who come from aristocratic families and have a lot of say.

In the past, there was an iron-blooded dynasty that destroyed an ancient family. As a result, a small group of people from the pure land returned, rebuilt the family, and caused the dynasty to collapse inexplicably in the end.

Meng Xinghai added: "Now I feel that with your talent, it would be a pity if you don't go to the ancestral temple of some major sects!"

Although he recognized Qin Ming at the beginning, when he thought about those prestigious sects and the extremely fierce competition, he felt it was not advisable to go there for the sake of safety.

The so-called cruelty involves all aspects. For example, the descendants of the elders of the sect are often taken care of and have many privileges. When the children of the noble families enter the sect, they must bring a lot of resources with them, and their starting point is very high. There are even some bloody tests in the sect, and some stages are just like raising Gu.

If you don't transform into a butterfly and break free from the poison jar as soon as possible, you will not be able to enter the sight of those big shots.

During this period, if Qin Ming accidentally offends someone and some unscrupulous actions are taken, it would be extremely dangerous.

Looking back now, Meng Xinghai believes that with Qin Ming's talent, he can compete with all his might even in the legendary ancestral temple.

Qin Ming naturally yearned for some legendary scriptures, but when he counted on his fingers, he found that there were not many choices.

For example, the Yuqing lineage is indeed of astonishing origin, but the mountain has been closed for more than two hundred years. It has just allowed registered disciples to go down the mountain, and it is not yet known whether it will accept more disciples this year.

There is also the Tathagata lineage, which is obviously raising poisonous insects and growing cicadas. Even a big and strong alien disciple like Xiang Yiwu has been released by them.

The Liuyu sect is in even more serious problems, as the founder of the sect is about to pass away, and the big shot in the Fangwai Land who was slapped in the face is watching closely, so there may be turbulence.

Afterwards, Qin Ming thought of Yin Yang Temple, Chun Yang Palace and other places, all of which were included in his evaluation.

"Uncle Meng, which place has more classics and allows disciples to read freely?" Qin Ming asked.

Meng Xinghai said: "If you have such a tendency, then it is naturally certain institutions that were established to break the monopoly of the thousand-year-old family."

After thinking for a while, he continued, "In fact, several special institutions of higher learning also have a long history. There may be great masters behind them supporting them. If you are dazzling enough, you should be able to lead them out."

Qin Ming was shocked when he heard this. Could it be that there were people like Qingtian, Tathagata, and Liuyu behind the academy? That would be quite shocking.

"Because some of the big sects are almost becoming the dojo of their descendants. The aristocratic family and elders' lineages are intertwined and the place is full of their descendants. Some ancestors who have disappeared for many years came out of seclusion and were furious. They wanted to set up a new sect."

Meng Xinghai believes that the supporters behind each special institution of higher learning are different. Some are old monsters on the road to new life, and some may be big figures in esoteric Buddhism or the Pure Land.

Qin Ming pondered and said, "It's not impossible for me to lie low, collect scriptures, and practice hard to rise up."

Meng Xinghai shook his head and said, "Whether you choose a prestigious sect or enter a special institution of higher learning, I will support you. You need this kind of experience. There, you can see a wider world, obtain various secrets, and meet geniuses from all over the world. Some of them will become your lifelong friends and lovers. This is an indispensable and precious experience in your life."

Meng Xinghai emphasized that this experience is very important and goes beyond asceticism itself.

In places like that, there are a large number of classic resources, and even more so some important connections, which are definitely not something that can be obtained by just practicing hard on your own.

Meng Xinghai reminded that the core disciples of those special institutions of higher learning and prestigious sects must be extraordinary people, and the more powerful figures have not yet emerged.

"Discussing and communicating with them is very helpful for you at this stage, and you may even meet someone who will influence your life."

Qin Ming discovered that Meng Xinghai had deep feelings. He thought that he had experienced these things when he was young, and his memory was deep, which had a great impact on him.

"Uncle Meng, what are you reminiscing about and who are you remembering?" Qin Ming asked without hesitation.

"You kid..." Meng Xinghai came back to his senses, stretched out his finger and almost poked him on the forehead.

Meng Xinghai said: "I am telling you as a person who has been through it, you must have the necessary experience. It is not enough to just keep a low profile. If your vision is not broad enough, it will affect the height and depth of your life. If you want to become a young master, your vision must be broad enough, otherwise it will hinder your path."

Qin Ming immediately nodded and accepted it humbly.

"Right now, if you want to go to a better place, you must perform better. Perhaps you need to compete with the 'number one' in other cities. After winning, you can get some benefits and improve your own 'gold content'."

After Meng Xinghai finished speaking, the topic became much lighter. He mentioned that after Li Qingyun returned, there should be arrangements soon for Qin Ming to read the complete secret book.

"Uncle Meng, you are so nice to Qingyue." Qin Ming was a little skeptical. Could it be that Old Meng had some blood relationship with Li Qingyue?
Meng Xinghai smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? Her father saved my life, and her mother is my senior sister. Our two families have a close relationship."

A middle-aged man in black entered the living room and reported, "City Lord, a distinguished guest is visiting."

"Oh?" Meng Xinghai was surprised.

The man in black was his confidant, and he handled many trivial matters. He whispered, "The City Lord Qi Daoming of Zhuguang City is here."

"It's him. Interesting that he came so quickly." Meng Xinghai nodded and asked his confidant in black to arrange the banquet. He also stood up.

Seeing this, Qin Ming naturally said goodbye and left.

Meng Xinghai said: "The matter that the people who came here talked about is probably related to you."

Qin Ming was puzzled and looked at Lao Meng.

Meng Xinghai said, "Qi Daoming is the son-in-law of the Li family, and a very powerful person. Last time, Li Qingxu's cousin, Li Qingxiao, suffered a loss here, and was kicked twice by you, the 'number one' I hand-picked. I guess he went back to complain. Well, the most important thing is that this son-in-law of the Li family, Qi Daoming, had some competition with me in the past. I guess all kinds of things happened at the same time this time, and he wants to challenge me to a fight."

Qin Ming realized something and said, "The number one he picked wants to compete with me?"

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, "That's probably what he meant. This guy was really fierce back then. He came from a humble background and overwhelmed many of his peers on the freshman road. In a certain competition, he defeated 72 opponents in a row and became the top of a region, making him famous for a while. Later, he was diagnosed with the ability to walk the path of the Pure Land, so he decisively changed his path and became even more powerful. He also caught the attention of the Li family and became their son-in-law."

"Has Uncle Meng ever fought against him?" Qin Ming asked.

Meng Xinghai nodded and said, "We had a fight on the Freshman Road, and there was no winner. We haven't collided since we changed our routes."

When Qin Ming was leaving, he saw a middle-aged man entering the mansion from afar. He looked quite immortal and was obviously an extraordinary person.

He walked in Chixia City, a little dazed. He had only been here for a short time, but he actually had some feelings for it.

Before leaving, Qin Ming felt that he should finish some things. He promised to find spiritual materials for Yuque and Chiying, but he had not fulfilled his promise yet. In the battle in the desert, it was thanks to them for their help.

Not long after, Qin Ming went to the Sun family and gave the old lady of the Sun family a book of hammering techniques that he had written himself. Now that the Xinyi Hall was no longer making things difficult for her, the old lady, with her three-year-old grandson, immediately had a better life. With the thirty pieces of day gold Qin Ming had given her, it was enough for her to raise her only grandson.

"Thank you, child!" Grandma Sun looked at the completed hammer score, and turbid old tears flowed down her face. She wanted the three-year-old child to kowtow to Qin Ming. She knew that this could change her grandson's life.

Qin Ming quickly supported them and then quickly walked away.

Not long after, he entered the mountains. With his current skills, it was naturally not difficult for him to find the spiritual substance that could cause people to mutate three times.

Even if he encounters an alien at the outer saint level, as long as it is not an old monster, Qin Ming can kill it with a hammer.

"Mountain Master, you are not speaking casually. You still remember the story of Xiaoque. I am so touched that it can evolve again. I am so happy that I want to cry." Yuque has never left and lives in Chixia City. He usually goes into the mountains with Wu Zheng, who comes from the Black and White Mountains.

Yu Que blinked her big black gemstone eyes and said, "Mountain Master, why don't you consider letting me follow you? I am still an extraordinary little bird. I have already developed divinity and can become a god in the future."

"I may have to travel far away, and it's not suitable for you to bring your family with you." Then Qin Ming went to see Chi Ying again.

In the evening, Meng Xinghai looked unhappy and called Qin Ming over.

"Qi Daoming is going too far?" Qin Ming asked.

Meng Xinghai shook his head and said, "No, he is very particular about what he does. He will only touch the edge of the red line that should not be crossed, and will not cross it. Someone from the Cui family is coming and wants to see you. You should be mentally prepared."

Qin Ming's eyes fixed. The Cui family and Qinghe City were a thousand-year-old behemoth. He had lived there for ten years and had cut off all contact with them. Why did they appear again?

Moreover, when he saw Meng Xinghai's expression, he already knew that to him, the people who came most likely lacked good intentions.

"Okay, Uncle Meng, I'll go meet them!" Qin Ming nodded. The Cui family is still a huge mountain for him, but no matter what, he will have to face it in the future and go there to retrieve the silk book.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything!" Meng Xinghai patted him on the shoulder and said, "Just go ahead and do what you need to do. Don't be afraid!"

(End of this chapter)