Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 93 Compulsory Mission (First Order)

Two months later.

Ge Ying hurried back to the cave, and golden swords flashing with spiritual light kept flying out.

A stream of light swooped down from the top of the mountain, and was blocked by a magical ban next to a bamboo building at the foot of the mountain, and continued to flash.

Li Lingyu was training his spiritual sense in the bamboo building. After sensing the movement outside, he pinched the magic formula to open the magic ban and raised his hand to catch the magic sword.

There was the master's mark on the lower right side of the spirit sword. She was slightly surprised. The flying speed of the golden sword of communication exceeded that of most cultivators in the late stage of foundation building. It would only be used in emergencies.

She used her spiritual sense to read the contents of the golden sword and immediately walked out of the bamboo building.

In the open space outside, the gray-feathered sand geese were leisurely pecking at the leaves, and the spirit-seeking rats were tearing open the hard skin of the acorns with their front paws, digging out the flesh and putting it into their mouths.

"Ji An, Master has summoned us. We need to go to the cave on the top of the mountain immediately."

Li Lingyu shouted, took out a paper crane and input spiritual power.

After hearing the voice, Ji An dispersed his magic power, and the golden light as solid as sand on his fingertips slowly dissipated, and his mind was connected to the stone turtle.

[Sharp Gold Technique (Perfection 45% → 46%)]

He pinched the magic formula to open the restriction and asked:
"Did Master tell me what happened?"

As he walked down the bamboo building, he took out a paper goose and injected spiritual power into it.

The broad-backed paper goose looks like a fool in front of the lifelike paper crane.

"No, but the news was sent by the Swift Golden Sword instead of an ordinary letter. It must be something big that happened."

Li Lingyu lifted her skirt and stepped onto the paper crane, tilting her head and asking:
"Why don't you ride the beast?"

"Just got back from the Blue Water Lake. Let it catch its breath."

Ji An smiled and said that actually, traveling such a short distance was nothing for Gray-feathered Sand Goose. He did not ride the beast because he found that whenever he went out with others, the beast would always attract some hatred for him.

He had a deep understanding of Sha Yan's character, which was very mean.

The two talisman birds slowly rose and flew away. Sha Yan glanced at the spirit-seeking rat beside him:

"Gah!"

The soul-seeking rat shuddered, tore open an acorn and threw the fruit away. The sand goose gracefully twisted its long neck and swallowed the fruit in one gulp.

"Yesterday I ran into Senior Brother Liu and heard him say that a group of disciples from a major sect in Central Continent had arrived in our sect, and that the giant boat we saw a few days ago was a magical weapon belonging to a certain sect."

Ji An said that it was unknown what level a sect with a flying boat that was a hundred feet long would be at.

Li Lingyu's heart tightened and her eyes began to flicker. She remembered what her master said half a year ago.

"A demonic disaster is about to break out, and the Zhongzhou sect is sending people to assist."

Are there signs of a demonic disaster breaking out?
Li Lingyu shook his head slightly. It was impossible for it to happen so quickly. Over the years, the three sects have been paying close attention to the developments in the heart of the Ten Thousand Mountains. If there were any signs of a demonic disaster, they would have already begun recruiting monks to fight.

"Junior brother, has Master told you about the difficulties that the Xizhou sect will face in a few decades?"

"Ah? No, what kind of dilemma is that?"

Li Lingyu frowned slightly and shook her head:

"I can't tell you directly, but I want to give you a message: improve your strength as soon as possible."

Ji An scratched his head and thought:
"I have already done my utmost to improve myself, and the only thing left is to resort to deception, fraud, murder and arson."

What kind of dilemma will the Xizhou sect face? It should be a war between humans and demons.

Neither of them spoke anymore, each thinking about their own things.

Ji An felt bored and habitually released the Wind Control Technique. He carefully felt the rhythm of the immortal veins when casting the spell, and he gained some benefits every time he cast the spell seriously.

Soon, the talisman bird landed in the open space in front of the cave, and the magic barrier at the cave entrance opened automatically.

The two stepped in and said in unison:

"Meet the Master."

They were the closest, and although they were riding on Fu Niao, they arrived the earliest.

In the cave, there was only the master and two maids in the Qi Refining Stage serving him.

Ge Ying waved her hand, a smile appearing on the corner of her mouth:
"Find a place to sit and wait for the others. I have sent a message to all the disciples staying in the sect. The others should still be on their way."

Judging from Master’s expression, this should be a good thing.

Ji An and Li Lingyu found the last chair and sat down, waiting patiently.

Other disciples arrived one after another, all of them were foundation-building cultivators.

After seeing everyone gathered, Ge Ying coughed lightly and said:

“This gathering of everyone is about a major decision for the sect.

After a while, the sect will issue mandatory tasks to everyone, rewarding generous contribution points.

Disciples in the Qi Refining Stage hand in the essence of the Five Elements, while cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage hand in more advanced Five Elements spiritual objects.

It is expected that this mission will last for ten years or even longer, so everyone can make some preparations in advance."

"Master, what is the sect's purpose in doing this?"

The one who spoke was the second senior brother Zhu Qinghao. He was thin and had an elegant beard. He was already a cultivator at the fifth level of foundation building and had inherited the true alchemy skills from his master.

Mandatory tasks have a punishment mechanism, and he has never seen a sect issue such tasks to everyone.

"It's not a bad idea to tell you, this matter cannot be kept secret.

The two ancestors spared no expense to invite Master Qianyue of the Panshan Sect in Zhongzhou to survey the sect's spiritual veins. After nearly two months of investigation, Master Qianyue developed a plan to accelerate the improvement of the quality of the main spiritual vein.

Ge Ying's words were filled with uncontrollable excitement. The sect had two second-grade, top-grade spiritual veins, and there was a mysterious connection between the two veins.

Cultivating and upgrading one spiritual vein will gradually nourish the other. This information has been verified. About two thousand years ago, after the sect cultivated the southern spiritual vein to the second-grade upper grade, the northern spiritual vein also advanced to the upper grade four hundred years later without any additional cultivation.

She only learned the secret today that she spent one resource but gained two benefits.

After more than two thousand years of cultivation, the second-grade, top-grade spiritual vein in the south has reached the brink of advancement.

If we can cultivate it to the third level this time, the sect will definitely have a second third-level spiritual vein in a few years. By then, the sect will be able to become the strongest sect in Xizhou, without a doubt.

"Improve the quality of the spiritual vein?" Zhu Qinghao muttered to himself and swallowed his saliva.

The outbreak of demonic disasters is like a sword hanging over the heads of the cultivators in Xizhou. If the quality of the sect's spiritual veins is improved, a stronger mountain protection formation can be set up, and everyone's safety can be better guaranteed.

Everyone opened their eyes wide, excitement flashing across their faces. This was huge good news for everyone in the sect.

The quality of the main spiritual vein is improved, and the quality of the original branch veins will also be upgraded by one grade.

At the same time, the coverage of the spiritual vein will inevitably expand a lot, and more branches will be radiated from the main vein. At that time, the spiritual vein will be able to support more high-level cultivators to practice.

Ji An thought about it and felt that spiritual veins might be generated under the spiritual fields around the Bishui Lake in the future.

Ge Ying clapped her hands lightly, her expression becoming serious.
“This kind of thing should be done secretly, and it would rather take longer.

However, the situation is complicated now and the outbreak of the demon disaster is imminent, which does not allow us to take our time.

Therefore, the ancestor simply acted in a high-profile manner, issuing mandatory tasks in an effort to obtain enough five-element spiritual objects to cultivate spiritual veins in the shortest possible time.

Our strength may not be what other forces want to see, so please be more careful when you go out on missions in the future."

Throwing the jade slip in his hand to the second disciple, Ge Ying continued:

"Please circulate it. The jade slip contains the spiritual objects and quantities required for the sect's mandatory missions.

You can now leave the sect and go to various markets to buy things, so as to avoid delaying your practice because of completing tasks.

Remember not to make purchases within the sect, and don't spread the news outside.

The mandatory tasks are completed on a one-year cycle, and if they are not completed, the penalties are severe.

You don't need to ask about the big shops in the market; the ancestor already sent people out to clear out the goods yesterday."

"Master, there is no time to lose. I will take my leave first."

Zhu Qinghao stood up and said goodbye, and the others also said goodbye and left. In the blink of an eye, only one person was left.

Ji An bowed and said with a smile:

"Master, I have an unwelcome request.

Once the sect's news spreads, the prices of various related materials will inevitably soar until the day the mandatory mission ends.

Now, while the outside world is still unaware, I want to stock up on some supplies.

These few days are the only time I can earn high profits, so I hope to borrow some crystals from Master to make ends meet."

"what?"

Ge Ying was amused. There were also disciples who took the initiative to borrow crystals from their master. She had taught many disciples and this was the first time she encountered such a situation today.

"If you lose money, what will you use to pay it back?

You are now at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and are preparing to exchange your contribution points for the Foundation Establishment Pill, right?

If this speculation fails, how can I buy the Foundation Establishment Pill? "

She felt that this new disciple was too worldly-minded. It was fine now, but if he was still obsessed with obtaining spirit stones after building his foundation, it would be detrimental to his future practice.

After building the foundation, one needs to spend more time to comprehend the divine intention of the exercises, and must concentrate on comprehending the mysteries of the Tao.

At that time, although crystals will still be important to cultivators, their importance will be reduced. As the cultivators' cultivation level increases, the importance of crystals will become lower and lower.

"The reason I'm doing this business is simply to quickly gather enough contribution points to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills.

The possibility of this business failing is very low. Even if it fails and I lose my capital, I can still repay my debts through planting.

There are many low-quality wastelands in the sect, and the rent is very low for me.

I am a humble disciple, but a few days ago I comprehended the meaning of the Thick Earth Art."

Ji An talked freely, and finally gently pointed out his reliance.

I have understood the two most important spells in the planting spell. With my skills as collateral, I should be able to borrow some spirit stones.

Master is well versed in the art of planting and will certainly understand the significance of this.

A gleam of light flashed in Ge Ying's eyes, and he secretly performed a magic formula, and the magic restriction on the wall was opened.

"Go in and let me feel the Thick Earth Technique that has comprehended the Dharma."

She had a habit when accepting disciples. After all the Qi Refining disciples she taught advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, she would rest for a few years before starting the next round of accepting disciples.

Before meeting this disciple, she had no intention of accepting him as a disciple. She just wanted to hire an excellent spiritual farmer to take care of the medicine garden.

When the other party performed the small cloud and rain technique at the level of Dharma, she was moved by his talent and accepted him as her disciple.

Ji An entered the medicine garden and cast a spell calmly. A rich, nourishing aura appeared with the shining of ochre light and seeped into the soil.

After completing the spell, he stood beside his master with his hands hanging down, waiting for his response.

Ge Ying stood still for a moment, her eyes showing relief:

"Very good, keep up the good work."

She felt that this disciple had the potential to become the most outstanding spiritual farmer since the sect was founded. The second-grade top-grade spiritual peach tree was almost at the end of its life. She was worried that she would not be able to help the sect cultivate a new top-grade spiritual fruit tree before her lifespan ran out. Now this worry is much less.

Even if she fails to fulfill her wish, her disciples can take over the burden.

Ge Ying turned and walked out, a gentle voice came out:
"I don't have many crystal stones left, so I'll lend you twenty medium-grade spirit stones."

(End of this chapter)