I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 92: Introduction to the Law, Monthly Rules, and Comprehending Divine Forms
"Ying Chan, Junior Brother Ying?"

"Yes."

Inside the Capital Affairs Office, the Taoist priest on duty scribbled as he wrote, "Junior brother is quite composed. He's been a disciple for over two months, and this is only the first time he's come to collect his monthly allowance."

At the counter, Ying Chan simply smiled.

Indeed, when he first joined the sect, he had already heard Wei Yun say that disciples of the sect would receive a monthly stipend.

But the reason he took so long to collect his monthly allowance wasn't entirely because he was patient.

Ying Chan had been very busy and fulfilled for the past two months, so he temporarily put this matter out of his mind.

As for why I suddenly thought of it again today, there is another reason.

The trip to Chiming Mountain has lasted for ten days.

During this period, Ying Chan stayed at Hanxu Dojo, immersing himself in studying magic. Apart from Taiyao True Fire Magic, he also studied the four magic spells selected by Cangming Cave Heaven, and made some progress.

However, if one wants to formally begin cultivation, some 'guiding principles' are still missing.

For example, the "Gengjin Yuanfu Sword Qi Technique" cannot be condensed into a Yuanfu without the essence of Gengjin as a guide, no matter how thoroughly one comprehends it. It is impossible to circulate sword qi without it.

The other spells are mostly like this, except for the "Yuanwei Cold Refining Method," which does not require a catalyst. However, its cultivation is much more complicated. It requires taking a vast amount of water vapor, condensing its essence, and then circulating it back and forth within the inner world to separate the pure from the impure, like refining mercury and lead...

In short, these spells, if truly practiced, are by no means easy or simple.

Ying Chan thought of this monthly custom precisely because he was preparing the legal precedent.

"So that my junior brother may know."

After the Taoist priest finished registering the items, he called his servant to bring a pile of things, all of which were placed on a tray.

The Taoist priest said, "Disciples of Xuan Guang will receive one Golden Elixir three times a month as a stipend..."

Ying Chan asked in surprise, "A three-stage golden elixir?"

The Taoist nodded and said, "This Three-Turn Golden Pill is a unique spiritual pill of our sect. It can help Xuan Guang cultivators rapidly increase their magical power and is extremely precious."

"So junior brother, don't complain about the small amount. Being able to receive a third-grade golden pill every month to help your cultivation is already a blessing from the sect."

"Yes."

The Third-Stage Golden Elixir was actually given to me by the academy master when the Xuan Guang was first formed.

Only now did he realize that the Three-Turn Golden Elixir had such wonderful uses.

Moreover, look at the three-stage golden pills given out in the monthly allowance; they're only the size of a longan, while the one the Daoist gave me is the size of a fist...

"Alright," the Taoist said. "In addition to the three-stage Golden Elixir, Xuan Guang disciples will also receive one bushel of Huncheng Spiritual Essence and ten sect coins every month."

"Here are two copies. Junior brother, you can take a look and see if there are any errors."

I have heard of the Huncheng Lingjing before. It is a relatively common type of spirit, said to be an accumulation of some kind of turbid energy, which does not help with the growth of cultivation.

But someone discovered that if one used magic power to envelop this spirit and make it circulate, one could refine the magic power into something light and agile, and thus it became a prized possession for Xuan Guang cultivators.

Needless to say, the money involved was legal tender.

Ying Chan checked and found nothing wrong, but then noticed that there was a small bronze censer on the tray. It was a three-legged, double-eared censer with cloud patterns on it, and it was very exquisite.

"May I ask, senior brother, what is this?"

"Oh." The Taoist glanced at the bronze furnace and said, "The Three-Turn Golden Elixir is a mineral elixir and should not be swallowed directly. Junior Brother should know that, right?"

Ying Chan nodded. Although he had only just learned about the uses of the Three-Turn Golden Elixir, he was already familiar with the contraindications and suitability of golden and stone elixirs.

Generally speaking, the way to use elixirs made of metal and stone is to hold them in your hand or under your tongue and slowly refine the elixir within, rather than swallowing them directly into your stomach—although cultivators have strong bodies and are unlikely to be severely injured by the poison of metal and stone, there is no benefit to be gained from it.

"This is a 'refining furnace,' used to refine metals and minerals into elixirs."

The Taoist said, "With this furnace, one can save some hard work and directly absorb the elixir energy for cultivation... Consider it a gift from our sect to make things convenient for its disciples."

"I see."

Ying Chan put all the items into the Primordial Stone, then bowed and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother. I will take my leave now."

The Taoist nodded, and Ying Chan turned and left through the gate.

After leaving the Capital Affairs Office, he went to the Linlang Courtyard and exchanged the magic money he had just received for items such as Gengjin Elite and Qingmu Spirit Essence.

After entering the Immortal Abode, Ying Chan gradually discovered that within his sect, the value of Daoist merit far exceeded that of Dharma money.

Although academies such as Linlang Academy and Danxia Academy still accept money for their services, superior Taoist books and profound magical arts in Cangming Cave Heaven, as well as divine portrait scrolls in Chiming Mountain, can only be obtained through Taoist merit.

Moreover, obtaining Taoist merit is far more difficult than earning money through magic.

One can only obtain Taoist merit by being recognized by the sect or by making contributions to the sect, but there are actually quite a few ways to earn money through Taoist magic.

The reason why Xuan Guang disciples receive only Dharma money, not Dao merit, in their monthly allowance is because of this.

Therefore, when Ying Chan began to consciously conserve his spiritual energy and prepared Dharma offerings, he was more inclined to use Dharma money.

However, he didn't have much money to begin with. After cultivating to the Xuan Guang level, he also returned the tuition fee waived by the academy, leaving him penniless and unable to even purchase enough magic guides.

That's why he suddenly remembered the monthly allowance.

With the addition of two monthly allowances and twenty coins, all the legal documents were finally prepared.

The next step is to devote oneself to studying and mastering all these spells.

……

It was already afternoon when they returned to Hanxu Dojo, but Cai Que'er was not there.

Lately, it seems to have made friends in Zhaoguang Mountain, and it runs around outside with great enthusiasm all day long. It should be clear that it is happy, so naturally no one will restrain it.

Unable to find Cai Que'er, Ying Chan didn't mind. He returned to his quiet room alone and spent half an hour regulating his breathing and energy to ensure that his essence, energy, and spirit were all at their peak. Then he took out the "Illustrated Scroll of the Divine Image of the Sun Lord".

The profound mysteries of the Taiyao True Fire Technique are in no way inferior to those of other spells such as the "Gengjin Yuanfu Sword Qi Secret Manual," and its intent is even higher. It can serve as the foundation for elucidating the Way of the Five Elements.

Moreover, it is the introductory spell of the 'Crimson Bright Taiyao Innate Divine Light', so it holds even greater weight in Ying Chan's heart.

Therefore, according to the principle of mutual generation, one should first cultivate the Taiyao True Fire Method, then the Kunyuan Holding Method Mantra, the Gengjin Yuanfu Sword Qi... and finally cultivate the Qingmu Longevity Talisman to complete the Five Elements.

Ying Chan Siding slowly opened the "Illustrated Scroll of the Divine Image of the Sun Lord".

In an instant, a beam of light as bright as day shone through the scroll.

When Ying Chan looked directly at the scroll and was illuminated by the bright light, he truly felt as if he were bathed in the warm sunshine.

If you look closely at the painting, you will see a deity of the Sun God. As a manifestation of the Crimson Bright Sun God, his appearance is completely different from that of the original deity. He has a unique majesty that is bright, clear and incomparable.

It resembles the sun and stars, or perhaps the sovereign who rules over heaven and earth.

"This is the divine will of the 'Sun Lord'..."

Ying Chan had no time for sentimentality. He immediately held his breath and focused his mind on studying the scroll, trying to understand its meaning and imprint it in his heart.

(End of this chapter)