Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

A few days later.

Ren Qingshan left Zhenbei City again and headed towards Tiandu City.

My cousin, Ren Jiangtao, has already used the Qi Refining Talisman to begin drawing Qi into his body. Once the spiritual Qi in his lower dantian has liquefied, he can begin preparing the spiritual seed.

Given the hardships of being a rogue cultivator, he would inevitably have to help his own spiritual seed.

It doesn't matter.

A family is like a big tree; only with a trunk and branches can it flourish and prosper.

When I chose my path of cultivation, I was determined to pursue the Dao and hardly dabbled in combat or the various arts of immortal cultivation.

Ren Jiangtao is mature and steady, so he is well-suited to find a way to make a living.

Elixir, weapon, array... anything is acceptable.

Vocational training is generally safe and you can earn a living anywhere.

Those aristocratic families that enjoy great wealth and power often assign different roles to their members based on their abilities: the most intelligent and resolute are trained in Taoism, the most warlike and violent are trained in warfare, and the most steady and meticulous are trained in their professions... thus ensuring that the family has no weaknesses.

This time, Ren Qingshan was especially cautious on his journey to Tiandu City.

Having experienced being silently spied on, I realized that my previous actions were somewhat risky and ostentatious.

Under this blue sky and white clouds, it also resembles a dark forest!

Minor repairs and major repairs share the same airspace. No matter how high the sky or how far the earth, if they were to encounter each other, their fate would be uncertain.

Others can easily spot you, but you can't easily spot others.

Just like a tattered mark.

The remaining traces indicate that, roughly at the midpoint of the road from Zhenbei City to Tiandu City, there was a fellow practitioner.

When Ren Qingshan passed by, he took a special look at the location and finally locked onto it.

This is a vibrant city called Juque City, famous for its sword forging. The city is surrounded by various minerals and has earth fire, and is home to many cultivators.

Out of caution, Ren Qingshan did not enter the city, lest the other side have already planned to surround him.

Continue on your way.

Three days later, as Ren Qingshan once again entered the massive city gate of Tiandu City, he looked at the four points of light located in Tiandu City within the remaining seal. He felt a slight restlessness arising within the remaining seal of his body, as if it were impatient.

But by forcibly suppressing it and enveloping it with the vast mortal energy, the restlessness gradually dissipated.

Right now, besides myself slowly absorbing the thoughts in the visualization diagram every day, the absorption speed of other fellow practitioners also seems to have slowed down considerably!

This led Ren Qingshan to suspect that they were also waiting! Delaying! Holding a checkpoint!

From their perspective:

Delaying is a risky yet rewarding strategy. Letting others finish their attacks first might backfire, but it could also succeed. If it backfires, it's a good thing—one less competitor, and you can eliminate the enemy effortlessly. If it succeeds, you're in grave danger!

The Pangu Great Visualization Method is infamous for its ferocity, making it more likely to explode.

Furthermore, if one has the protection of their family, even if they are a step behind in forming the hand seals, it is still not too late.

Thinking about all this...

Although Ren Qingshan felt there was some trouble, he became even more determined and waited patiently!

The most crucial information gap is something they are completely unaware of, yet I am fully aware of it—no one but me can form a residual seal!

……

After finding a teahouse and inquiring about the exact location of the Immortal Sect's recruitment drive, Ren Qingshan leisurely headed there.

Ninth Workshop.

It is called the Personnel Department.

Located in the heart of the city.

When he arrived at the Personnel Office and saw the densely packed crowd in the square in front of it, Ren Qingshan was momentarily speechless... So many people!

A quick glance revealed a sea of ​​people, men, women, and children, forming long queues.

However, upon closer inspection, Ren Qingshan saw the trick.

The plaza is divided into six areas, with people categorized according to their cultivation level, marked by inscriptions, ranging from the second level of Qi Refining to the seventh level.

The higher one's cultivation level, the fewer people are in the area.

The vast majority of cultivators were gathered at the front.

Ren Qingshan walked towards the second area. After passing the guards' cultivation level test, he was able to enter, where he was met with scrutinizing gazes from many cultivators.

He ignored them and looked directly at the jade tablets on both sides of the area.

[Guardian Immortal Master: No vacancies at present]

With the policy changes, the position of guardian immortal master has clearly become an extremely sought-after commodity.

[Alchemist: 127 positions available. Requirements: Qi Refining Level 3, proficient in refining Grade 8 or higher pills, with a success rate of over 90%.]

Alchemists who meet such requirements are not short of jobs; both immortal sects and major families will actively recruit them.

[Weapon Refiner: 172 positions available. Requirements: Qi Refining Level 3 cultivation, ability to forge high-grade spiritual weapons and Heavenly Thunder Crystals, success rate over 60%]

No, that won't work!

[Talisman Maker, no vacancies at the moment]

Talismans are actually popular?

Yes, practicing this skill concurrently is the cheapest option, which is why the competition is fierce and there are many experts.

Ren Qingshan looked at each of the jade tablets.

The positions offered by the Immortal Sect are mostly professional cultivation positions: formation, beast taming, spiritual plant cultivation, spiritual construction, treasure hunting, mining, puppet making, music, painting, spiritual cooking, spiritual dance, winemaking, spiritual tea making... covering a wide range of fields.

One can imagine how carefree and comfortable the lives of those top cultivators must have been.

Besides cultivation and combat, they have begun to pursue enjoyment such as gourmet food, fine wine, music, and dance.

It's like two completely different worlds compared to the area outside the city, especially the northern region!

Of course, I don't have any of these vocational skills.

Every advantage has its disadvantage. Although Ren Qingshan did not foresee the current situation when he chose the Limitless Spiritual Root, he does not regret it.

Even though there are all sorts of cultivation techniques, in my heart, only the Daoist cultivation is the supreme and righteous path!

He continued watching expressionlessly until he stopped in front of a jade tablet.

[Ten Directions Walker: 7 vacancies, requires Qi Refining Level 3 or above, and completion of designated tasks and assessments]

[Note: Those seeking promotion and wealth, please go elsewhere; those who are afraid of death, do not enter this door.]

The position of Ten Directions Walker is low in rank but heavy in responsibility, and the number of casualties among all departments of the Immortal Sect has been the highest over the years! However, those who join our department make the fastest progress in cultivation!

Three cultivators were standing in front of this jade tablet. After looking at the information, two of them shook their heads and left, while the remaining one gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and then also left.

Ren Qingshan frowned slightly, looked at the information, took a deep breath, and resolutely made a choice.

Names recorded!

As the name was recorded, a white light suddenly appeared, enveloping Ren Qingshan. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an exceptionally clean and simple room.

The room was completely empty.

On the wall hung a huge geomantic map, with various colored dots flashing and appearing in turn.

A monk in golden robes, with a refined appearance but a full head of white hair, stood with his hands behind his back in front of the painting.

Gray hair?

Golden robes?

Upon seeing his clothes, Ren Qingshan's heart skipped a beat: Could it be that the person I met that night was a Ten Directions Walker?

"Ren Qingshan, Qi Refining Level 3, ranked 4317th."

"How many members of the family cultivate immortality, and who has the highest cultivation level?"

At this moment, the golden-robed cultivator called out Ren Qingshan's name and asked directly.

"We are originally from an ordinary family. I am the head of the family. This year, I just auctioned off a Qi Refining Talisman and gave it to one of my cousins."

Ren Qingshan responded in a deep voice.

"Hmm? Do you have any children? Why give them to your cousin?"

"I have a son, but my cousin has made many contributions to the family, and I am fair in rewarding and punishing him."

This was probably the interview, and Ren Qingshan answered truthfully.

From the information on the jade tablet, Ren Qingshan vaguely sensed a different aura. This Shi Fang Xing could write that sentence down, so perhaps he was somewhat upright.

The golden-robed cultivator remained silent for a few moments: "Your spiritual root."

"Limitless Spiritual Root".

"Um?"

His eyes narrowed slightly, as if his mood had instantly improved, and his voice became more amiable, less businesslike: "You come from a mortal family, how could you afford a Limitless Spirit Seed?"

"I come from the Northern Region. I was observing the battles of the Immortal Prison Sinners in Zhenbei City. Below, there was a gambling game by the Foundation Establishment Liang family. I studied it for a long time, placed a bet, and gained nearly a hundred times the profit, obtaining more than 40,000 spirit stones. So I went to the Liang family and bought the Limitless Spirit Root."

"Oh? What happened next? Did you gamble again?"

"In this life, it only happened once. However, when I was in seclusion in Zhenbei City refining my spiritual root, the Liang family valued my wisdom and, through persistent persuasion, I had no choice but to design a gambling game for them, which is the Caichi game."

Being in the Qinghua Immortal Sect, one inevitably has to deal with the sect sooner or later. These matters are not secrets, and Ren Qingshan has thought about them many times.

"You have such great talent?"

The golden-robed cultivator grew even more interested and asked with a smile, "Why not become a retainer of the Liang family? I've heard that the Liang family is famous for recruiting sons-in-law. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be a son-in-law of such a distinguished family?"

"That's not what I seek. The Liang family once had a daughter who was in love with me, but I had no interest in taking that job; I only wanted to pursue the Way."

"Hahaha... How foolish of me! I missed such a tremendous opportunity!"

The golden-robed cultivator laughed, clearly joking, his gaze growing increasingly intimate.

"From this day forward, you are a member of the Ten Directions Walker. Follow me!"

"My name is Jin Wujiu, I am at the seventh level of Qi Refining, and my position is Commander. Are you willing?"

Ren Qingshan was slightly taken aback, thinking of what was written on the jade tablet: wasn't there still an assessment?

Is that settled?

His attitude towards me began to change after he heard about the Limitless Spiritual Root.

Two possibilities:

First, the Wuji spiritual root is scarce and altruistic, which is useful to them.

Secondly, he has taken a liking to me personally... After all, cultivators with limitless spiritual roots are often regarded as spirit slaves by many great cultivators.

The vast mortal energy within his body swayed, conveying the temperament Jin Wujiu exuded: serious, upright, proud, yet with a hint of playfulness and sarcasm.

"I have a question for you, sir. What is your view on the Limitless Spiritual Root?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Wujiu laughed heartily.

"What? Are you afraid I'll treat you like a spirit slave?"

"A petty mind!"

"I, your husband, am not interested in Qianxiu."

"However, if you have plenty of spirit stones, you could invite me to listen to some music, drink some wine, and watch some dance. I would be more than happy to oblige."

Ren Qingshan... was speechless.

Ok.

So, does that mean we've passed this hurdle?

From this day forward, you shall have the identity of a Celestial Sect member!

"Sir, I have another question."

Ren Qingshan asked again.

Jin Wujiu was in a good mood and waved his hand, saying directly, "Ask!"

"If I, as a member of the Ten Directions Walker, offend a Foundation Establishment family while carrying out a mission for a Celestial Sect, what would happen?"

"Ha, you little brat, so you came to my unit seeking refuge!"

Jin Wujiu was indeed quick-witted. He chuckled and cursed, but his eyes suddenly turned serious: "That depends on which family you've offended! If it's one of the top three families, you'll be handed over to be killed or tortured at will. If it's one of the middle three families, I can deal with them and guarantee your survival. If it's one of the bottom three families, how dare they! They dare to touch my people? How many heads do they have?"

Ren Qingshan was slightly taken aback.

Yet I felt...impressive.

He cleared his throat and asked, "What are the three categories: upper, middle, and lower?"

Jin Wujiu gave him a look that said, "You're so ignorant."

"The top three families are the Hua family, the Jiang family, and the Sima family."

"The three middle families: the Jin family, the Zheng family, and the Gongsun family."

"The next three families are the Liang family, the Qiu family, and the Wu family."

Ren Qingshan's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but look at him.

The Kim family...?

Jin Wujiu suddenly had a fan in his hand, which he waved leisurely: "Well then, let's get to know each other again. I am the sixth eldest son of the Jin family of Tiandu. Once we get to know each other, you can call me Sixth Brother."

Ren Qingshan cupped his hands in greeting and greeted him with a smile.

Yet, I felt inexplicably uneasy.

This cultivator from the Heavenly Capital, the eldest son of a noble family, exuded a strong sense of security and relaxation that was truly enviable.

But this slightly sour, instinctive emotion makes me seem a bit petty.

That's it!

This isn't the first or second time they've been sour!

I felt sour when I was visualizing!

The current result is very good, even far exceeding my expectations!

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