From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 90 Ghosts and Gods in the Human World
As the year draws to a close and the Spring Festival approaches, Qingxiao Mountain is adorned with lanterns and decorations, stretching from the foot of the mountain to its summit, adding color to the pure white landscape.

Nestled within a grove of trees is a medicinal garden, Li Sijin's own garden, where she cultivates spiritual plants created by herself.

At this moment, Li Sijin was squatting at the edge of the medicinal field, staring intently at a spiritual herb. Snow could still be seen in the soil below, and even though she sent people to clean it every day, it was still not completely clean, mainly because the disciples were afraid of damaging the spiritual herb.

She could sense the faint spiritual energy within the herb, and she felt very nervous.

She had tried many times, and even if many spiritual herbs cultivated spiritual energy, the spiritual energy would quickly dissipate once they were removed from the soil, and they could never be preserved.

Today, she will try again.

Seeing that the time was right, she took a deep breath and carefully picked the spiritual herb.

She picked the medicinal herb, placed it flat on her palm, and began to wait anxiously. As time went by, her anxiety grew.

"Excuse me, which way do I go if I wish to join the Qingxiao Sect?"

A voice came from behind Li Sijin, almost startling her. She turned her head and glanced over, only to see a scholar standing outside the herb garden, looking at her through the fence.

The scholar looked to be in his twenties or thirties. His clothes were clean, his skin was slightly dry and yellow, and his appearance was not outstanding, but his smile was very friendly.

Li Sijin said impatiently, "Just follow the mountain path; there are road signs along the way to guide you."

After hearing this, the scholar did not leave immediately, but asked curiously, "Miss, what are you doing? Do you need my help?"

"No need, you should leave now!"

Li Sijin's tone carried a hint of displeasure.

The scholar quickly bowed, then turned and hurried up the mountain.

Li Sijin stared intently at the spiritual herb in her hand. After a while, a smile appeared on her face, but she was still trying to control her emotions.

"Wait a little longer, don't be too happy yet."

Li Sijin was in high spirits. Her senior brother had said that spiritual plants were of paramount importance to the development of Qingxiao Sect.

She lacked Zhang Yuchun's management skills and Jiang Zhaoxia's martial arts talent, but she also wanted to do things for Qingxiao Sect and become the pride of her senior brother.

She waited patiently for a full half hour before she stood up, walked to the wooden table next to her, and put the spiritual herb into the wooden box that had been prepared beforehand. After she finished, she couldn't help but cheer and jump up and down on the spot.

She finally succeeded!

After jumping around a few times, she picked up the wooden box, walked out of the herb garden, and then quickly headed up the mountain.

Along the way, she couldn't help but use her Gale Spell, stirring up snow and mist as she quickly ascended the mountain.

When she arrived at Lingxiao Courtyard, she couldn't find Li Qingqiu. She could only wait.

After the Seven Halls were established, Lingxiao Courtyard became deserted during the day. Even Yuan Li and Zhao Zhen were rarely in the courtyard. She was getting a little bored while waiting, so she began to practice the Mountain Lord Divine Incantation.

She wasn't initially interested in this spell, since she rarely had the chance to fight anyway. However, after seeing Ji Ya use it, she was amazed by the Mountain Lord and began to practice the spell herself.

As she began practicing the Mountain Lord's Mantra, the passage of time accelerated.

As evening fell, Li Qingqiu returned to Lingxiao Courtyard with Yuanli and Zhao Zhen, with Li Yang following behind them.

Li Yang has already entered the first level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. Today, he followed Li Qingqiu to cultivate and also sparred with Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen's talent greatly shocked him, refreshing his understanding of natural talent. However, he was not discouraged, but instead became more motivated because he was also making rapid progress.

Li Qingqiu was willing to personally cultivate him not only because of his aptitude and destiny, but also because his loyalty was rising rapidly, now reaching 96.

He observed that loyalty levels below 90 tend to fluctuate, and he even saw some disciples' loyalty drop from 89 to 71, while no one with a loyalty level above 90 had ever dropped.

It is no exaggeration to say that Li Yang is already capable of being groomed as a confidant.

Li Qingqiu has already decided on Li Yang's role within the sect. In the future, she can serve as a protector, specifically to protect the Qingxiao Sect. On weekdays, she only needs to focus on cultivation and strive to become stronger.

Li Yang's temperament is like that of a martial arts fanatic, and his future achievements are definitely high. At least within the Qingxiao Sect at present, he believes that Li Yang has a chance to compete for the ranks of the three strongest.

When talent and comprehension are roughly equal, whoever works harder will go further.

"Senior brother, you're finally here! Come and see me!" Li Sijin stopped what she was doing, put her hands on her hips, and walked towards the long table while complaining.

Li Qingqiu walked over with a smile. Seeing the wooden box on the table, he raised an eyebrow and asked expectantly, "You succeeded?"

Li Sijin raised her chin smugly, without saying a word.

Li Qingqiu opened the wooden box and saw the spiritual herb. He was overjoyed because he could feel the spiritual energy contained within the herb.

It really worked!
Although this herb is a very ordinary plant with no special medicinal effects, it is a good start.

In the future, Li Sijin can cultivate the herbs into spiritual plants, and then Chen Huilan can refine them into pills, so that ordinary pills can be transformed into immortality pills.

Li Qingqiu praised Li Sijin happily, which made Yuan Li and the other two very curious. Neither Li Qingqiu nor Li Sijin explained it to them, so the three of them could only watch from the side.

That evening at dinner, Li Qingqiu had Li Sijin sit next to him and kept putting food on her plate. This made it clear to the others that he was very happy. He did not hide the news of the successful cultivation of the spiritual herb from the higher-ups of the sect, which excited everyone else as well.

Li Qingqiu had described the effects of spiritual plants to them, and they were naturally very much looking forward to anything that could increase their cultivation.

The Spring Festival will begin tonight. The next morning, Li Qingqiu, unusually, did not cultivate. He took Li Dongyue and Li Sijin to tour the sect. He did not bring Yuan Li and Zhao Zhen. He planned to spend the day with his two junior sisters.

Li Sijin hadn't strolled around Qingxiao Mountain with her senior brother for a long time, and she was very excited. She clung to Li Qingqiu's arm the whole time, while Li Dongyue was not as lively and followed Li Qingqiu's other side with dignified manners.

The three reminisced about their childhood, having endless things to say. As they passed a courtyard, Li Sijin suddenly stopped. Looking at the scholar sweeping the ground at the gate, she asked, "Are you the one who asked me for directions yesterday?"

The scholar looked up, saw Li Sijin, smiled, and said, "It's me."

He saw Li Qingqiu and Li Dongyue, and looked somewhat hesitant, as if he was trying to guess the identities of the three.

"Did you pass the entrance exam?" Li Sijin asked with a smile.

"No, I'm just a menial disciple now."

"You witnessed my success yesterday, and I'm in a good mood. I hereby grant you permission to become my disciple!"

Li Sijin waved her hand and said it with great pride. After she finished speaking, she acted coquettishly towards Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu looked at the scholar, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He could sense that the scholar had hidden internal energy. This guy had obviously practiced some kind of secret technique that allowed him to conceal his internal energy.

“Okay, whatever you say.” Li Qingqiu agreed with a smile, which made Li Sijin cheer.

Li Dongyue covered her mouth and chuckled, thinking that Li Sijin would never grow up.

Li Sijin turned to the scholar and asked, "My senior brother agreed; he will be the sect leader. What's your name?"

"Master?"

The scholar was taken aback and quickly bowed, saying, "My name is Chu Jing. Greetings, Sect Master."

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "Since Hall Master Li has spoken, you will be a disciple from now on. Work hard and strive to reach a higher level."

"Thank you, Hall Master Li," Chu Jing said respectfully.

Seeing his attitude, Li Sijin lost interest in him.

She pulled Li Qingqiu along as they continued down the mountain, while Li Dongyue said to Chu Jing, "Go to the Imperial Spirit Hall and talk to Hall Master Zhang about this."

"it is good."

Chu Jingying said, and at the same time, Chao Lidongyue also bowed.

Li Dongyue caught up with Li Qingqiu and the other two, and the three of them quickly disappeared around the bend in the mountain path.

Chu Jing stood there for a while, then continued sweeping the floor, not in a hurry to go to the Imperial Spirit Hall.

When Li Dongyue asked Li Sijin how she knew Chu Jing, Li Sijin did not hide anything.

"I was worried that my attitude towards him yesterday might upset the new disciple and cause him to have a negative opinion of our Qingxiao Sect, so I made amends to him," Li Sijin explained.

Li Dongyue shook her head and said, "Junior sister, do less of this kind of thing in the future. If word gets out, it will affect the sect's atmosphere."

Li Sijin stuck out her tongue and said, "I understand. I'll definitely think it through first next time."

Li Qingqiu then brought up the Daoist lineage panel, searched for Chu Jing's portrait, and after finding it, clicked on Chu Jing's panel:
Name: Chu Jing

【Sex: Male】

[Age: 192 years old]

Loyalty (Leader/Sect Leader): 24/51 (Maximum 100)

[Cultivation Aptitude: Exceptional]

[Comprehension: Exceptional]

[Destiny: Immortal, Traitor, Human Deity]

[Eternal Life: Due to consuming a magical elixir, their lifespan has been extended by a thousand years, and their appearance remains unchanged.]

[Traitorous Officials: In order to restore their former kingdom, they mislead the new emperor, showing no mercy even when the people suffer and rivers of blood flow. They are skilled at bewitching people's hearts.]

[Human Spirits and Gods: Invulnerable to all evil, immune to all human magic and supernatural powers targeting the soul, cannot be possessed, and possesses extremely high comprehension of soul-related techniques, spells, and supernatural powers]

……

Li Qingqiu almost stopped in his tracks. He was surprised to see the most luxurious disciple panel he had ever seen since he opened the Daoist Sect panel.

They are exceptionally talented, unmatched by anyone at present, and also possess three special destinies!
This guy is actually 192 years old!
The fact that he was immortal for a thousand years explained his past, and this attribute of immortality made Li Qingqiu very envious.

Rebellious officials and traitors reveal their personalities, among which their ability to manipulate people is a force to be reckoned with.

The most terrifying thing is the ghosts and spirits among humans!
This is way too much; Li Qingqiu wanted to copy it immediately.

It can not only directly change one's physique, but also enhance one's comprehension in a certain area, which is even more powerful than being born a sword fanatic or having a heavenly thunder spiritual root.

What is this man's background?
Li Qingqiu couldn't treat Chu Jing as an ordinary disciple; after all, this guy had lived for nearly two hundred years and was practically an old monster.

Such a person must have ulterior motives for going up the mountain.

The fate of a traitorous minister indicates that this person is already a high-ranking official in the court, and is also on the opposite side of the emperor.

Of course, the emperor might not know that he was an enemy, and might even regard him as a confidant.

Could he have been sent by the emperor to investigate Qingxiao Sect?

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