Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 163 Ancient Notes
Early the next morning, Zhou Qing received a message from Mu Zhuosha, asking him to meet her at the Sutra Repository.

When Zhou Qing arrived at the Sutra Repository, he found that not only Mu Zhuosha was waiting there, but also a tall, thin man wearing a coarse Taoist robe.

Mu Zhuosha smiled and said, "Zhou Qing, this is Senior Uncle Du Ziming."

Uncle?

Zhou Qing's heart skipped a beat.

He had always addressed Mu Zhuosha's fellow disciples as "Shishu" (junior uncle), and this was the first time he had encountered a "Shibo" (senior master).

This made him realize that the person in front of him seemed to be of extraordinary status.

Mu Zhuosha said, "Uncle Ziming was a disciple from a few years before me. When I became a nominal disciple, he was already an entry-level disciple. However, we are good friends. You can treat him the same as your Uncle Qingxuan."

Zhou Qing immediately understood.

This means that Du Ziming is also one of our own.

It seems that Mu Zhuosha has attracted not only her fellow students from the same year, but also many others who have been inspired by her and gathered around her.

Come to think of it, isn't Zhou Qing himself one of those kinds of people?

If there were only a few dozen people in the same year, how could Mu Zhuosha have the nerve to say that she was starting a new faction within the sect?

Du Ziming looked at Zhou Qing with appreciation and said, "For the past ten years or so, I have been traveling between Sanwan City, looking for opportunities to break through to the Golden Core stage. In the last six months, Junior Nephew Zhou Qing has been very popular in Sanwan City."

"Oh?"

Zhou Qing became interested and asked, "What do you mean?"

Du Ziming said, "People say that a genius of formations has appeared in the Qingyun Sect. In just one year, he has successively created two very popular formations, Anti-Qing Restoration and Thorn Encirclement. His future is limitless."

"Many cultivators also flocked to the Qingyun Sect shops in Sanwan City, demanding to buy the Thorn-Wrapped Talisman, but the three shopkeepers couldn't produce it."

"They've been under a lot of pressure lately."

Mu Zhuosha said, "Those three guys have been sending me messages one after another recently, hoping to send the Thorn-Wrapped Talisman to the shop in Sanwan City, but Zhou Qing has refused them all."

Zhou Qing said helplessly, "I can't do anything about it. I'm just a small workshop with limited manpower, so I can't make too many talismans."

“However, if we recruit a large number of people, it will inevitably increase the risk of talismans flowing out of the country. I am walking on thin ice.”

Mu Zhuosha frowned and said, "This isn't a solution. Are we going to continue being restricted like this?"

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Of course not, the Array Court doesn't have such restrictions."

"The Array Academy can recruit a wide range of disciples. They have more than a dozen formal array masters and sixty or seventy array apprentices. Their people don't need to spend too much time cultivating, so they can spend more time inscribing talismans."

"The Array Academy can set its own rules, and even the sect leader cannot interfere."

"We can only be considered a 'civilian organization' right now. We can only expand our scale when we have the same status as the Federation Council."

Du Ziming exclaimed in surprise, "You have such great ambitions! The Array Academy has a history of thousands of years and a profound foundation. It is not so easy to replace it."

"It all depends on people."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "To achieve this result, we not only need to make continuous progress, but they also need to make mistakes on their own initiative. I think that time is not far off."

Bai Muyun now sees him as a thorn in her side and harbors resentment, so she is bound to be impatient and prone to making mistakes.

The reason Bai Muyun hasn't made a mistake yet is simply because he's well-mannered and can control himself. But if the stimulation is strong enough, there will always be a time when he loses control. Zhou Qing decided to give him more stimulation so that he wouldn't be able to control himself.

Zhou Qing said, "Senior Uncle, I have recently created a new talisman called Fire Gold Needle. It is an enhanced version of the Gold Element Talisman Gold Needle Technique. I think we can start selling it in our shop."

"The Thorn Entanglement has already made a name for us and accumulated many advantages. With the addition of the Fire Needle, these advantages will be further expanded. At that time, I think many of the affiliated families that are currently observing will inevitably have to choose sides."

Mu Zhuosha's eyes lit up, and she said, "Okay, but I'm afraid you don't have enough manpower to handle it."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone's skills have improved a lot recently, and efficiency has also increased significantly. In addition, a group of apprentices from the court will be transferring to our side soon. They have a solid foundation and are much more efficient than our people, which can greatly increase production."

Mu Zhuosha laughed and said, "You've even poached people from the Array Court?"

Zhou Qing said helplessly, "They are Master Cheng's apprentices. After Master Cheng was driven away, they were also ostracized and could not survive in the Array Academy."

"However, I'm afraid that Master Bai might take this opportunity to cause trouble. I hope my senior uncle will step in to ensure his safety."

Mu Zhuosha said confidently, "Don't worry, I have a way to deal with Bai Muyun."

Zhou Qing added, "There is another urgent matter at the moment, which I'm afraid requires my senior uncle to select someone to handle."

"What's the matter?"

Zhou Qing said, "Once the Fire Golden Needle is used, the Golden Needle Technique will face the same situation as before when the Green Vine Entangled."

"The Golden Needle Technique and Talismans are the signature techniques of the Crimson Fire Sect. They won't stand idly by. We need someone of importance to negotiate with the Crimson Fire Sect."

The Crimson Fire Sect is also a Golden Core sect. Unless it is a high-grade Foundation Establishment cultivator, they will not treat it differently. Last time when they went to the Longevity Sect, Chen Qingxuan was a Foundation Establishment seventh level elder, so he was able to make all the decisions.

Mu Zhuosha smiled and looked at Du Ziming.

Du Ziming shook his head self-deprecatingly and said, "I'm really destined to be a busybody. Alright, I'll make the trip to the Crimson Fire Sect."

Zhou Qingxi said, "With my senior uncle going, there should be no problem."

From what he just said, Zhou Qing could deduce that Du Ziming was probably a Foundation Establishment Ninth Level expert who was preparing to break through to the Golden Core stage. Although he did not hold a position within the sect, his status was no less than that of most elders or even the sect leader.

Zhou Qing continued, "Our cooperation model with the Longevity Sect can create a win-win situation and is worth promoting. I don't think we'll encounter too much resistance from the Crimson Fire Sect."

Du Ziming smiled and said, "I understand."

After saying that, he suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "Oh right, as my senior uncle, how could I not give you a gift? I almost forgot."

He took out a yellowed book from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing took the scroll and saw the words "Jingzhai Notes" written on it. He asked curiously, "What is this?"

Du Ziming said, "When Zhuo Sha communicated with me before, she mentioned that you were very interested in the development of the three dantian, so I took note of it for you."

"Although we did not find the method for opening the middle and upper dantian, we found this notebook of an ancient Qi practitioner."

"The notes record the experiences and lessons learned by ancient practitioners of Qi in exploring and opening up acupoints throughout the body."

"Although it may not be useful, it can broaden your horizons. I hope you won't find it offensive."

Zhou Qing was both surprised and delighted.

(End of this chapter)