Starting as a spiritual plant master, may I eventually become the master of all lands.

Chapter 91 Yang Zhanqiu

Song Chuan rode on a green leaf flying artifact and flew towards the Wisteria Palace.

Just moments after Deacon Wang registered Song Chuan's name in the sect's register, he received a message from Sect Leader Yang, instructing him to come over immediately for a discussion.

He then took the opportunity to bid farewell to Steward Wang and went to meet the sect leader.

In truth, his mind was no longer on the sect, but after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, these necessary procedures had to be completed first.

Otherwise, if he simply slips away, the sect won't even know that a Foundation Establishment cultivator has emerged, and if anything happens, there won't even be a sound.

I wonder if the sect will forcibly assign any tasks after I reach the Foundation Establishment stage. I'll ask that Sect Leader Yang later.

This was Song Chuan's third visit to the Wisteria Palace, and his feelings were quite different.

The first time was when I was exploring the wonders of Kongsang. At that time, I was filled with fear and unease about exploring the wonders of Kongsang.

The second time was the end. He successfully completed the task, but he didn't know if he could reach the ninth level of Qi Refining before the Emperor's Essence disappeared.

This third time, he was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He stopped using his ritual implements, looked at the plaque above, chuckled, and stepped into the doorway.

Four Qi Refining cultivators stood in front of the door, two at the sixth level of Qi Refining and two at the eighth level of Qi Refining, one male and one female.

Upon seeing Song Chuan, they immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior."

Song Chuan nodded: "No need for formalities. I am Song Chuan, summoned by Sect Leader Yang."

A Qi Refining cultivator hurriedly said, "Senior Song, Sect Leader Yang is already waiting in the hall."

Song Chuan stepped inside.

Yang Zhanqiu now sits high above the original seat of the Core Formation Elder in the hall.

This person was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, middle-aged in appearance, but with slightly graying temples. He had a square face, distinct features, and an air of competence and composure.

He looked at Song Chuan, who was walking towards him unhurriedly, with a strange look in his eyes.

When Song Chuan reached the center of the main hall, he stood up with a smile on his face: "Junior Brother Song, please have a seat. It's wonderful that you've reached the Foundation Establishment stage at such a young age! The sect has gained another strength, which is truly a joyous occasion."

Song Chuan bowed politely: "Senior Brother Sect Leader, you flatter me. I was fortunate enough to reach the Foundation Establishment stage entirely thanks to the sect. I will never forget your great kindness, and I will certainly not disobey any orders from the sect."

Sect Leader Yang said with delight, "Junior Brother Song's idea is truly a testament to the elders' generosity!"

Having said that, he frowned slightly: "Aren't you going to serve Senior Song some tea yet!"

A female cultivator holding a cup of spiritual tea respectfully placed it on the small table next to Song Chuan.

Song Chuan nodded slightly to her and said to Sect Leader Yang, "Thank you, Senior Brother Sect Leader."

After a few breaths, a small wisp of smoke suddenly rose from the cup of spiritual tea. The smoke then transformed into a lifelike little monkey.

The little monkey scratched its ears and cheeks for a while, then turned into smoke and dissipated into the teacup.

"Junior Brother Song, this is monkey tea from Anguo, it's extremely precious. It was a gift from the elders, something I wouldn't normally dare to drink. Consider it a celebration for Junior Brother Song's Foundation Establishment."

Song Chuan took a sip; the taste was fresh and invigorating, with a faint orchid fragrance.

To his astonishment, his cultivation level had actually increased slightly, even though it was only a matter of a few days of meditation, he could clearly feel it.

Looking again at the tea leaves in the teacup, they were completely different from ordinary spiritual tea. The leaves were narrow and unusually long, with pointed ends, somewhat similar to his own Azure Shuttle.

However, he was very clear that such cultivation-enhancing items would generally only work once or twice. Even so, as Yang Zhanqiu had said, it was indeed quite precious.

It seems that this Sect Leader Yang has given this first meeting quite a bit of thought, and his actions are thoughtful and considerate, without any airs of a sect leader or any perfunctory manner. Truly worthy of being the leader of a major sect!

"Excellent tea! Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Sect Leader," Song Chuan said.

"Since Junior Brother Song came from Deacon Wang, it seems you've already chosen your cave dwelling. Next, I'll tell you about the Foundation Establishment cultivators of our sect." Yang Zhanqiu's expression turned solemn.

"Junior brother, I'm all ears."

"The sect gives newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators three years to consolidate their cultivation or to handle miscellaneous matters, which they are free to use as they see fit."

Three years later, you must choose at least one task to complete, such as filling vacant positions in various halls, dispatching elders, guarding various locations, resolving disputes among affiliated forces, etc.

Of course, if you make other contributions, you can be exempted from the task, such as handing in third-tier spirit plants or rare second-tier spirit plants.

Depending on the completion of the task, cultivators will be allocated more free time for cultivation.

As for the salary, the annual salary is 200 coins in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, 500 coins in the middle stage, and 800 coins in the later stage. The salary is not high, because there are additional rewards for completing tasks, which depends on how you choose and complete them.

Yang Zhanqiu finished speaking in one breath, and when he mentioned salary, he gave Song Chuan a meaningful look.

"Junior brother understands." Song Chuan chuckled.

The salary is too low! Are they afraid that if the salary is too high, people won't want to complete the mission? This damn mission is a shackle for cultivators.

Being a steward is definitely a lucrative position; you'd be hard-pressed to get one. Besides, stewards should be at least in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Fortunately, there is a three-year grace period, and I can review these tasks and make a decision then.

The calf has grown into a big calf, so be content!

Yang Zhanqiu suddenly revealed a strange smile: "When a Qi Refining cultivator first becomes a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the first thing they think of is probably some grudges from their early years, which they can settle in these three years. I've been there too, so I imagine you, Junior Brother, also have somewhere you're eager to go, right?"

"Hehe! Senior Brother Yang is indeed worthy of being the sect leader. I was just about to return to my family to settle some worldly matters, so I'll report to you first, Senior Brother Sect Leader." Song Chuan laughed, but there was a hint of coldness in his smile.

"As long as you don't cause any major trouble, the sect won't stand idly by when it comes to Foundation Establishment cultivators. Junior brother, go ahead and do your thing." Yang Zhanqiu seemed to understand everything.

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, when I was in the Qi Refining stage, I managed the Canxiang Garden for Master Kuzhuo. How should I hand it over now?" Song Chuan asked again.

"You don't need to worry about this anymore. I will explain the situation to Xuanhe, and he will inform Master Kuzhuo. They can then choose another Qi Refining cultivator."

Song Chuan was overjoyed, finally free from this mess.

He didn't have much of a problem with Ku Zhuo and his master, since the cause and effect were intertwined and difficult to clarify. Ku Zhuo had indeed kept his word and bestowed upon him the Foundation Establishment Pill.

If it weren't for this experience, even if I had another great opportunity to establish my foundation, I wouldn't have done it so quickly.

However, as Master Zhang Lao'e said, this person was not only thwarting the opportunity for his Daoist partner to form his core, but also rather stingy, so he really didn't want to serve him anymore.

"Then I'll take my leave, junior brother!" With that, Song Chuan got up and left the main hall.

Yang Zhanqiu stared at Song Chuan's retreating figure and muttered to himself, "So young! Two Foundation Establishment Pills and a wisp of Emperor Essence, which four-elemental cultivator could have such an opportunity? You've really struck gold."

Elder You said, "We might need your help when dealing with the Nuwa clan in the future. Hey! Now that you've reached Foundation Establishment, you'll be much more useful."

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