From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 39 The Lucky One, the Fifth Level
Before evening, Li Qingqiu gathered all his disciples together and announced that Jiang Zhaoxia was going to form the Thirteen Swordsmen, which excited the disciples so much that they all looked at Jiang Zhaoxia with great anticipation.

This man is the most powerful person in the Qingxiao Sect, and the second most powerful person in the martial arts world. If you learn martial arts from him, you will definitely have a bright future.

Moreover, the name Thirteen Swordsmen sounds impressive. Currently, only the Seven Masters of Qingxiao Sect are well-known in the sect. Now, with the addition of Thirteen Swordsmenmen, how can the disciples not be excited?
Li Qingqiu watched as Jiang Zhaoxia selected people. After Jiang Zhaoxia finished selecting twelve people, he suddenly spoke up, pointing to a disciple and saying, "Third Junior Brother, give him the last spot."

The disciple pointed out by Li Qingqiu was named Xue Jin. He was sixteen years old this year. He had an average appearance and was not particularly tall, so he was inconspicuous in a crowd.

Xue Jin was stunned when Li Qingqiu pointed at him. He subconsciously looked around, thinking that the sect leader was referring to the people in front of and behind him.

Jiang Zhaoxia looked at Xue Jin and frowned slightly. He had no impression of Xue Jin at all. No matter how he looked at it, this boy did not seem like a promising talent.

Li Qingqiu saw his doubt and continued with a smile, "I can sense that he has unlimited potential and will be a good helper to you in the future."

Xue Jin was the only new disciple with relatively good aptitude and comprehension. After joining the sect, his loyalty increased rapidly, so Li Qingqiu felt comfortable promoting him.

While the word "good" might seem to imply that she is not as talented as Xu Ning or Jiang Zhaoxia, within the Qingxiao Sect, she would definitely be considered a genius.

The twelve people Jiang Zhaoxia chose herself were not as good as Xue Jin.

Hearing Li Qingqiu's words, Xue Jin felt excited and moved, and even had an urge to shed tears.

The sect leader actually paid attention to him?

Standing to the side, Yang Jueding, Cheng Canghai, Li Sifeng and others also looked at Xue Jin with curiosity. Li Qingqiu rarely praised his disciple like this. With Xu Ning in front, everyone subconsciously felt expectant.

Could this child really be extraordinary?
Jiang Zhaoxia agreed, "Since that's the case, then I'll trust my senior brother."

He beckoned to Xue Jin with his finger, signaling him to step forward, and then left with the thirteen swordsmen he had chosen.

The disciples who were not chosen were somewhat disappointed, but at the same time, they were looking forward to seeing how much the Thirteen Swordsmen would achieve in the future.

Li Qingqiu dismissed his disciples. At this moment, Li Sifeng approached him and chuckled, "Second Senior Brother has the Seven Sons of Qingxiao, and Third Senior Brother now has the Thirteen Sword Masters. Can I also form a title?"

Li Qingqiu glanced at him and asked, "What title?"

"How about the Nine Ghosts of Qingxiao?"

"It doesn't sound good, let me think about it again."

Li Qingqiu rolled her eyes at him and then walked towards the mountain gate.

Li Sifeng immediately chased after him and began to pester him.

Although Li Qingqiu did not agree to Li Sifeng's request, Li Sifeng's words gave him inspiration. He suggested that his junior brothers and sisters should each lead a group of disciples, passing the tradition down from generation to generation. Wouldn't that eventually form a power structure?

Wu Man'er is not suitable to mentor disciples, and Li Sifeng is too unruly, so he won't do either.

Li Qingqiu decided to let Li Dongyue and Li Sijin select a group of disciples.

Li Dongyue's Rejuvenating Ghost Immortal Needle comes with its own medical skills. Even without vital energy, it can increase understanding of acupoints and blood circulation, and can help her treat disciples in the sect and people who come to the mountain for medical treatment in the future.

Li Sijin can teach how to make talismans. Even if they are not real talismans for cultivating immortality, they can still be used to make money. There are many worldly people in this world who seek peace of mind. As long as the reputation of Qingxiao Sect spreads, that will be enough.

After making the decision, Li Qingqiu summoned Li Dongyue that very evening to discuss the matter.

Li Dongyue was very happy about this. She had wanted to do this for a long time, but she was afraid that Li Qingqiu would not allow the Rejuvenating Ghost Immortal Needle to be passed on.

……

Early the next morning, Li Dongyue went to select disciples. The commotion was not as big as Jiang Zhaoxia's, but it still caused a stir among the disciples.

In the end, Li Dongyue selected nine disciples, seven women and two men.

As for Li Sijin, she didn't want to worry about it for the time being and wanted to wait two years before taking on disciples. Li Qingqiu naturally had no objection. As long as his junior sister had a plan in mind, he would support her no matter what.

On this day, Zhang Yuchun led his men down the mountain. This time, he brought not only Huang Shan and Yu Lin, but all seven members of the Qingxiao Seven to train together. Li Qingqiu was worried, so he arranged for Li Sifeng to accompany them.

Zhang Yuchun's martial arts skills are not very strong, and in the current world, Li Qingqiu would worry about his safety.

Half a month later, Zhang Yuchun and the others returned. This time, they actually recruited twenty-three new disciples.

The number of disciples in Qingxiao Sect suddenly exceeded eighty!

Li Qingqiu personally met with these disciples, offered a few words of encouragement, and then instructed Li Dongyue to arrange accommodations for them.

In the past year, several more courtyards have been built under the new academy. Although they are somewhat simple, they are enough for the disciples to live in.

Li Qingqiu opened the Daoist lineage panel and scanned the room. There were no outstanding individuals in terms of cultivation aptitude or comprehension, but there was one person whose fate was somewhat special.

[Lucky people: They are always lucky, throughout their lives]

This boy's name is Bai Ning'er. He is only thirteen years old this year. He is thin and has dark skin. He is completely invisible when standing in the middle of the crowd.

The term "lucky one" is too abstract and allows for endless imagination. It may not be as exaggerated as it seems, given that Bai Ning'er's cultivation aptitude and comprehension are mediocre.

We need to observe further.

Li Qingqiu merely glanced at Bai Ning'er, making no special arrangements for him nor inquiring about him from Zhang Yuchun. With twenty-three more disciples added to the Qingxiao Sect, the labor demand pressure in various construction and industrial areas was alleviated under Zhang Yuchun's arrangements.

Heavy snow fell, and the mountains were shrouded in a white blanket.

On a mountaintop, Li Qingqiu and Qin Ye sat side by side in meditation, the wind and snow dispelled by the spiritual energy surrounding them.

Qin Ye slowly opened his eyes and exclaimed, "Master, this Hunyuan Scripture is truly profound and very suitable for my Ten Thousand Army Demon Subduing Staff. Just by mentally deduce it, I have already gained many insights."

He was very happy to be able to cultivate with his master, and he could feel that his master was getting closer and closer to him.

"You are only at the first level. Only when you reach the second level will you be able to unleash the full power of the Demon-Subduing Staff."

Li Qingqiu said with his eyes closed. Qin Ye nodded, but in his heart he felt that it would be very difficult to reach the second level of the Hunyuan Scripture, and he wondered how many years it would take him.

"Do you want to avenge Wu Baoyu?" Li Qingqiu suddenly asked.

Qin Ye was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned serious. He gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Wu died too tragically. I must clear his name and avenge him."

"It's fine to clear his name, after all, he passed on his mantle to you. But to avenge him? Aren't you being a bit presumptuous?" Li Qingqiu said calmly.

Qin Ye turned to look at him, his expression incredulous, not understanding why his master had hurt him so badly.

Li Qingqiu continued, "Did Senior Wu ask you to avenge him?"

"No, but he was probably worried I wouldn't be able to do it..."

"Do you remember what he said when he taught you martial arts?"

“He said a lot of things, and I remember them all.”

"Do you think that in his heart, hatred is more important, or the stability of the country is more important?"

"This……"

Qin Ye suddenly didn't know how to answer, because Wu Baoyu had once said that he hoped he would join the army and protect the Dali Kingdom.

"You killed the emperor, do you know the consequences?" Li Qingqiu continued to ask.

Qin Ye's face changed color from red to green. Although he was young, he understood these important principles: if the emperor died, the world would surely descend into chaos.

"I will not stop you from taking revenge, but I hope you will think about whether what Senior Wu taught you was martial arts or his spirit. There are many ways to take revenge. I hope you will put the well-being of the people in the world in the most important position, and then talk about revenge on that basis."

Li Qingqiu said earnestly, "From beginning to end, he did not open his eyes."

Qin Ye fell into deep thought.

Li Qingqiu felt that the role of master was very important and should not be limited to simply passing on skills. While Qin Ye was still young and had not experienced the hardships of the world, he had to correct Qin Ye's views and prevent the boy from going to extremes.

after awhile.

Qin Ye looked up at Li Qingqiu and asked curiously, "Master, does the Qingxiao Sect practice martial arts with the mission of protecting the world?"

When the matchmaker committed suicide, Li Qingqiu said some very cold things, which many disciples discussed in private. He always remembered them, so he always felt that his master was not the kind of person who was kind and benevolent.

"The world is too vast, and this goal is too abstract, but Qingxiao Sect will protect those who have supported us along the way, just like the villagers at the foot of the mountain. They helped us build the sect, helped us cultivate the fields, and gave us food. Shouldn't we protect them? Qingxiao Sect will continue to grow stronger, and more and more people will help us. If one day the whole world supports us, then we should protect the world."

Li Qingqiu's words enlightened Qin Ye, and he suddenly felt that the path Qingxiao Sect was taking had become clear.

Self-reliant yet not lacking in benevolence and righteousness, valuing one's own interests yet not neglecting gratitude.

The pent-up resentment in Qin Ye's heart began to dissipate. He realized that he had been ridiculous in the past, failing to understand Senior Wu's will and only indulging in hatred.

Looking back, he realized that his relationship with the other five members of the Qin family had become estranged, not to mention his relationship with the other disciples.

As the sect leader's disciple, this is not how one should behave.

Just as Li Qingqiu was instructing Qin Ye, Jiang Zhaoxia was doing the same.

Jiang Zhaoxia not only taught sword techniques, but also instilled the Thirteen Swordsmen's philosophy. He wanted the Thirteen Swordsmen to prioritize the interests of the Qingxiao Sect and to eliminate all threats to the sect.

This winter is colder than usual, but the hearts of the Qingxiao Sect disciples are burning with passion and full of fighting spirit.

……

After the Spring Festival, before the excitement of Qingxiao Sect had subsided, Li Qingqiu received a piece of good news: he successfully broke through to the fifth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm!
He didn't tell anyone about this. He planned to keep himself out of the public eye as much as possible, only taking action when Qingxiao Sect was in danger, leaving the position of the strongest person in the public eye to others.

Upon reaching the fifth level, his vital energy doubled, and he finally experienced the feeling of profound skill that martial artists spoke of. Now, when he casts spells, he no longer needs to be as frugal as before.

After the New Year, the medical business in Lidongyue reopened, and a merchant brought his daughter up the mountain to seek treatment.

His daughter contracted a strange illness, and despite seeking out renowned doctors, she could not be cured. The illness would recur frequently. By chance, he heard that Qingxiao Sect could cure difficult and complicated diseases, so he decided to try his luck.

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