Symbiotic panel, I am cultivating immortality in the world of immortality

Chapter 234 Brush, Ink, Paper, Inkstone, and the Sect Contract

For a Golden Core cultivator, thoughts can flow in an instant.

After confirming that the panel was indeed changing, he knew that the so-called "Literary Dragon Turtle" or the Seven Stars in One were methods that could cause a qualitative change in the Literary Star Bamboo.

There must be something in common between the two sides.

Furthermore, combining the seven stars before binding them is definitely better than simply binding them.

Li Ye nodded: "Then I'll buy it..."

He was planning to buy dozens of pots of them outright, but then he suddenly realized something—the panels that can be bound are usually for special needs or for cultivating plants with a certain inclination.

Why did my divine sense sweep over it?

There are hundreds of potted Astrophytum elegans here, and they all have the exact same binding instructions.

This uniformity can only mean one thing.

The Wenxing bamboo itself possesses a certain great flaw, to the point that the entire group yearns to overcome this flaw.

Simply cultivating them yourself seems a bit too easy.

Why not take this opportunity to befriend the Bitter Journey Academy?
If he could overcome Wen Xingzhu's shortcomings in this area, he should be able to quickly gain fame within the academy, and then it would be much easier for him to do whatever he wanted.

His brief moment of thought led the shop owner to mistakenly believe that he no longer wanted to buy it.

The shopkeeper hurriedly asked, "Fellow Daoist, is there something you're worried about?"

Lu Qingge, who was standing to the side, seemed to be deep in thought. After glancing at Li Ye a few times, she said, "Perhaps it's because of the flaws in this item."

He exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist, you truly have discerning eyes. You saw the flaw in this item at a glance. In that case, you should explain it to Fellow Daoist Li clearly to dispel his concerns."

"This..." The boss hesitated for a moment, but still said helplessly, "Since you've said so, Mr. Lü, then I won't hide it anymore."

This object receives the false starlight from our Xuanji Heavenly Screen. When it encounters real starlight, it will be dissolved and melted, and the literary energy within it will naturally be difficult to remain.

Even Wen Xingzhu himself will undergo a transformation, eventually becoming unable to leave the academy's grounds.

“He’s right,” Lu Qingge replied. “The Big Dipper we’ve cultivated can’t survive in the starry sky of this world for long.”

Moreover, the Big Dipper is actually seven fragments of illusory stars from another world, brought by the patriarchs.

"So that's what it was. It's indeed somewhat similar to what I thought."

Li Ye revealed a knowing expression.

He said calmly, "I do have some supernatural abilities; perhaps I can fix this thing's flaws."

what?
what?
These words immediately surprised both the boss and Lü Qingge.

It should be noted that Wenxingzhu has a history of several thousand years, and no predecessor has been able to solve the problem. It has also sought help from fellow Daoists of the Four Seasons Sect.

Among them are many Nascent Soul cultivators.

Now, Li Ye, this Golden Core cultivator, claims he can solve the problem.

"Really?" Lu Qingge was very serious. He cupped his hands to Li Ye and said, "It's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is of great importance. If we can really solve the defect of Wen Xingzhu, I don't know how many people will benefit from it."

My Bitter Journey Academy naturally owes you, fellow Daoist, and your esteemed sect a great favor.”

Hearing this, Li Ye was satisfied.

This is exactly what he wants.

The Four Seasons Blessing Token had been a great help to him, and the sect had taken such good care of him and supported him so unconditionally that he should naturally repay them. Therefore, he planned to give all the favors and benefits brought about by this matter to the sect.

As long as he proves his abilities, many resources will come to him in the future. He doesn't need to hide his talents now; he can just make a name for himself however he wants.

Li Ye's tone remained calm, and her expression was also composed:
"I am confident in saying this."

"Therefore, I would like to meet with an elder of your sect who can make decisions in this regard, and discuss the cooperation between the Four Seasons Sect and the Bitter Journey Academy."

The boss and Lü Qingge exchanged a glance.

The latter extended his hand and invited, "Then let's go to the Wave Moon Tea House. Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist Li and Fellow Daoist Su, while I inform the elders."

"Oh, right."

"Fellow Daoist won't be bored over there. I will have some unique spiritual plants sent over. If you are interested in any of them, feel free to take them."

This is clearly a gesture of goodwill.

The items were delivered directly.

But if you don't have the ability to do it later, then the higher you're lifted now, the harder you'll fall later.

Fortunately, Li Ye was confident.

After he nodded, the two were led into a teahouse built beside a tranquil lake, made of a type of wood called moonwave wood.

This teahouse has nine floors, and you can clearly see the tranquil lake reflecting the full moon in the distance. Most of the cultivators in the teahouse are also leisurely enjoying themselves.

They sipped their tea slowly from their tiny cups, which were only about half an inch in size, and spoke in hushed tones, without trying to lower their voices.

The decorations in the teahouse were all made of very exquisite fabrics, clearly crafted stitch by stitch, with every detail imbued with spirit and energy, making them absolutely beautiful.

Just stepping into this place, you can feel a tranquil atmosphere surrounding you, making you feel extremely comfortable.

Li Ye climbed the steps, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

here.

Or rather, the entire Wave Moon Tower is actually the body of a demon!

And it's even related to "Nine Songs".

【Name】：Wave Moon Spirit Tower · Waves of Light
Mood: None

[Status]: The pavilion, transformed from the statue of the Moon Deer, which was enlightened by the sage book "Mountain Spirit", possesses the power to change its structure at will, calm people down, and suppress the moonlight.

[Can be bound]: The spirit plant enlightened by "Mountain Spirit" or the spirit building modified by "Xiang Lady" can be bound.

This thing is actually a demon spirit conjured up using the "Mountain Spirit" technique.

No wonder there's an aura here that's very similar to that of the City of No Worries. If he didn't have "Nine Songs: Mountain Spirit," he probably wouldn't have been able to discover what was going on here.

How many things has your sect buried in how many places?

It feels like this Bitter Journey Academy has been infiltrated by its own sect to the point of being riddled with holes...

He didn't know whether he should feel moved or complain, but he soon arrived at the sixth floor of the Boyue Teahouse. The decoration here was even more magnificent and exquisite, exuding an atmosphere of understated luxury.

The clear, melodious sound of the zither came from all directions, but it did not seem abrupt; instead, it soothed the mind like a gentle stream.

"Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Su, please have a seat."

After arranging for Li Ye and Su Ya to sit in the seats by the window behind the screen, Lü Qingge hurriedly left.

It was at this moment that Su Ya, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke:
"Are you really confident, junior brother?"

"Indeed, as Fellow Daoist Lü said, this matter is of great importance. If you are not absolutely certain, you can push the blame onto me and I will refuse him."

Anyway, I'm going to pursue alchemy. With you providing the materials, I'll never have any connection with the academy in this lifetime.

His expression was very serious, and his tone was full of concern.

Because he knew very well that if a contract of this level were signed by both sects, there would be no chance of regret, just like a military order in the mortal world.

He wouldn't refute or raise any questions in front of others just now, but now it's time to discuss this matter.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Li Ye picked up the jade porcelain teapot, poured Su Ya a cup of fragrant tea, and said unhurriedly:

“I wouldn’t have been so bold as to say this if I wasn’t sure. But, senior brother, I’d like you to get involved so you can accumulate some merit.”

"What do you think?" Su Ya immediately nodded: "That would be great. It seems that Brother Li is indeed very confident. I'll take credit for it."

I don't know how many times I've benefited from your kindness to this day.

Li Ye simply shook his head at this.

"I estimate that Brother Su will need to stay here for a while longer. I will return to the sect once I have resolved some matters. I will need Brother Su's help with the complicated and trivial matters."

"Once this matter is settled, Senior Su Huan should be able to leave the cave."

"I still have some questions I'd like to ask him..."

As he was speaking, a woman dressed in a rupao (a type of traditional Chinese robe) brought over several trays, bowed gracefully, and said:

"Two seniors."

"These are spiritual plants that Mr. Lü instructed me to deliver."

The tray was filled with spiritual plants, and it was clearly a magical artifact that shrunk the plants to an extremely small size.

However, it is indeed a genuine spiritual plant.

The woman in the rugao (a type of traditional Chinese robe) introduced them softly: "These four kinds of spiritual plants are the most common writing implements in our academy."

These are, respectively, the still ink moss used for grinding and cultivating its own literary essence, the soft willow paper used for nourishing its literary essence, the myriad bamboo used for making writing brushes, and the flowing ink brush washer.

These items are quite famous.

First is the still ink moss. It is said that this moss originally grew on inkstones. Later, after being soaked in ink, it was accidentally ground and began to produce ink on its own.

Furthermore, the ink's spiritual power can change according to the scholar's temperament. Don't underestimate it; it is a basic item that almost every Confucian scholar needs to purchase.

The same applies to soft willow paper.

These willow trees typically grow in the courtyards of Confucian scholars, where they are also steeped in literary atmosphere. Paper made from their branches, like ink, is considered "exclusive."

As for Wan Chenzhu, he is even more special.

Because the Kulu Academy requires that the first writing brush of every Confucian scholar must be made from the Wanchen bamboo that they have been cultivating since they entered the academy.

Because of the ability of Wan Chen Bamboo to accommodate almost all spiritual materials, even those who have reached the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages still use brushes made from Wan Chen Bamboo.

The last type of ink-flowing brush washer is somewhat ordinary, but it is still an indispensable treasure.

The ink it deposits will become a special literary treasure ink. Some Golden Core cultivators or Nascent Soul cultivators will sell the treasure ink with their own literary energy at high prices. Almost every piece can sell for a million spirit stones.

You must know that it is the essence of the essence, the culmination of countless hours of painstaking effort and the distillation of countless drops of ink.

After the woman in the scholar's robe finished her introduction and respectfully left, Su Ya said to Li Ye, "If you can improve these things, they might be even more important than the Wenxing Bamboo."

After all, these items were used by every Confucian scholar.

Even impoverished scholars living away from home were buying them, which shows just how large the market was.

Li Ye was certainly aware of this situation.

The Four Treasures of the Study were the most basic items for Confucian scholars.

He glanced at the spiritual plants, and finally focused his gaze on the bamboo shoot-shaped, crisp, celadon-colored Wan Chen bamboo, and the inconspicuous black moss huddled in the corner of the inkstone.

Both of these items have binding requirements.

We can then make some careful plans.

But now.

He looked into the void beside him and said, "Since you've already arrived, why hide? Wouldn't it be better to just come out and meet me?"

"Fellow Daoist's divine sense is indeed sharp."

A male voice came from inside.

Then the space splits apart like a scroll painting.

A man dressed in a brocade robe walked out, holding a fan in his hand. He was handsome and refined, like a dashing young gentleman who would travel around and compose poems.

"Fellow Daoist Li, I have long admired your name."

"My name is Zhuge Ce."

He cupped his hands in greeting to Li Ye, then found a place to sit down.
"We are both Golden Core cultivators. I am only a few years older than you. It is fine for us to address each other as fellow Daoists. I always feel a little uncomfortable calling you 'senior'."

"Alright then." Li Ye knew that with his current status, it was indeed inappropriate for him to address a Golden Core cultivator as a senior; he had only acted out of politeness before.

Since the other party had said that, he went along with it: "Fellow Daoist Zhuge, Fellow Daoist Lü should have told you what I meant."

I have a token of the Four Seasons Sect here.

Zhuge Ce was prepared and took out an ancient carving knife—to be precise, a Spring and Autumn Annals brush, which was originally used to carve characters on bamboo slips.

The object radiated a restrained yet extremely profound spiritual light.

It's like facing a deep, boundless sea.

"Come on, let's sign the contract."

"I've already drafted it."

He took out a yellowed piece of paper with a draft contract on it. It was very simple: the Bitter Journey Academy would provide enough Wenxing Bamboo and Li Ye with the support he needed within reasonable limits, while Li Ye would be responsible for cultivating and improving the fatal flaws of the Wenxing Bamboo.

After the matter is accomplished, the Bitter Journey Academy will cooperate more deeply with the Four Seasons Sect and open up some undisclosed grottoes and treasures for joint research with the Four Seasons Sect.

There are no traps or details to be explored in this contract. After all, if there are any problems with a contract between sects, even if one suffers a loss in that regard, there are always ways to make up for it.

So it should be as simple as possible.

However, Li Ye still cautiously scanned the contract with his divine sense to confirm before taking out a jade talisman that the sect leader had given him and leaving his mark on the contract.

That's how it's done.

The yellowed contract was in triplicate. Two of the copies traveled through space on their own and flew to the Four Seasons Sect and the Bitter Journey Academy, while the last copy burned itself, its smoke rising to the heavens.

This is the most solemn contract ever.

What does fellow Daoist need?

After the contract was finalized, Zhuge Ce asked directly, "The headmaster instructed me that if you need anything, just ask."

Li Ye didn't stand on ceremony: "I need one thousand of each of the seven types of Wenxing Bamboo, and I also need seven Wenqi Dragon Turtles!"

"Furthermore, ten thousand of each of these spiritual plants!"

He pointed to the four spiritual plants on the table: "brush, ink, paper, and inkstone".

Since the contract has already been signed, he should ask for as much as possible, aiming to create the illusion that the other party is unsure of his intended methods.

If that Wenqi Dragon Turtle hadn't been a high-level spirit beast approaching the fifth rank, he would definitely have asked for dozens of them.

"can."

Zhuge Ce nodded without hesitation. He even felt that Li Ye was asking for too little. The headmaster had previously told him that he could mobilize Nascent Soul level treasures when necessary.

Is this all the result?
For the well-funded Ku Lu Academy, it was no big deal at all.

Is there anything else you need?

"Give me another garden courtyard; I'll stay here for a while."

Li Ye didn't dare to return to the sect yet.

I've acted first and informed them later. I wonder what my master and the sect leader will think when they see that contract flying by.
(End of this chapter)