I cultivate the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Dao on Earth

Lin Yu observed both girls' behavior.

And their feelings were naturally reflected clearly in Lin Yu's heart, just like a clear mirror.

Lin Yu glanced at them briefly, then looked at Jiang Yirong again with a half-smile.

"...So, Director Jiang, in the end, you've come here today not just to deliver these two newly initiated disciples to me. I'm afraid you have some other mission in mind?"

"Yes."

Jiang Yirong's expression gradually hardened.

"Sect Leader Lin, I have been entrusted by Chief Yu to say a few words to you."

Lin Yu made a "please" gesture.

"The Prefect of the Yu family has a fondness for classical literature. Because he respects you as an immortal, he spoke these words in classical Chinese and asked me to relay them to you word for word:"

"You are a peerless immortal, the first to open the celestial curtain; yet you are also a man of the Eastern Kingdom, please show compassion to your people. The nation's treasures and the glory of all directions, please take them all, I only wish to leave peace in the world." — Yu Yunfan, a common man, bows respectfully.

Yu Yunfan!

This is a name that is among the top three most familiar to people of all ages in the East!

Upon hearing that familiar name, Xu Xiu licked her lips nervously.

Shang Yin's eyes shone even brighter, a burning desire flickering in them.

Lin Yu laughed and clapped her hands gently.

"No wonder he served as the head of state for ten years. Such composure, such a clear-headed and detached attitude... Indeed, there are heroes among ordinary people."

Seeing Lin Yu's behavior, Jiang Yirong managed a smile.

"If Sect Leader Lin is willing, a seat has been prepared for you in Jingzhou."

"A seat? What seat?"

"...The head of state, or the imperial advisor?"

After Lin Yu put his hand down, the words he spoke made Jiang Yirong's smile freeze on her face.

"That...it depends on your wishes..."

Lin Yu gently shook her head.

"Dongguo is a modern country with a charter and system that has been in operation for decades or even centuries, and a well-established system in all aspects."

"Therefore, each position at the top is not actually occupied by one person, but by a group of interests... There should be moderation in conduct and orderly coming and going. Any transgression will cause backlash and upheaval within the system itself."

"Even someone within the system who is suddenly promoted several ranks will attract criticism and hostility. Let alone an outsider who suddenly rises to the highest position, and if he is given titles such as 'National Preceptor' or 'Celestial Master'... it would probably cause the entire system to become unstable and people's hearts to be uneasy."

"But we are willing to escort Sect Leader Lin to the capital..."

"Oh? Didn't you just say, 'I hope peace can remain in the world'?"

"...Why is it that at this moment, you suddenly prioritize my personal honor over the chaos and turmoil of the world?"

Lin Yu glanced at him indifferently, though the smile on his face remained unchanged.

But in that instant, Jiang Yirong felt a chill in her heart.

This single sentence directly exposed all the scheming and laid bare the underlying thoughts.

At this moment, standing opposite Lin Yu, Jiang Yirong felt as if she was facing not a person... but a towering iceberg!

"They said they would escort me to the capital and honor me as their master..."

Lin Yu shook her head and smiled coldly.

"Ultimately, they were still thinking of incorporating me, this 'outsider' who suddenly appeared in the world, into their power structure, so that they could feel at ease and I could become a part of the power dynamics in this world."

"After all, since ancient times, public resentment and popular expectations have been the foundation of heroes and the power of tyrants... Once you have tasted the flavor of being popular, you will inevitably be exhausted by various relationships and reputation in the end."

"Immortals, immortals... As long as an immortal comes down from the mountain, he becomes a human."

"...But in the end, their idea was a mistake."

"Snap!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yirong finally couldn't hold on any longer. Her face was covered in sweat, her legs gave way, and she collapsed to the ground.

Lin Yu did not help her up, but instead stood up from the stone bench and stood with her hands behind her back.

"Go back and report back to them. Tell them—I am neither a king nor a saint."

"The torrent of humanity surges forth, yet I remain outside its flow, observing the changes in the world."

"...And indeed, just as they guessed, the revival of spiritual energy in this world was initiated by me. Those who died in Jingzhou, though I didn't kill them, died because they offended me. Because... Heaven has eyes, and it saw for me!"

"In this world, there will naturally be one upheaval after another."

"But... don't delude yourself into thinking that I'll be some kind of docile, nice guy who will go among them and actively support one thousand-year-old cultivation family after another."

"After the curtain rises, how far they go... depends on their own fate!"

"Yes……"

Jiang Yirong mumbled.

Although Lin Yu didn't exude any obvious authority, his words had left her confused and disoriented, unsure of what to say, her heart filled with a bitter sense of bewilderment.

But at that moment, Lin Yu looked down at her and smiled.

"There's no need to be so alarmed. Since I said I would bring you here, I won't let you come for nothing. I have a special opportunity for you."

"Opportunity?"

Jiang Yirong's pupils slowly dilated, but amidst her initial confusion, a hint of surprise began to bloom.

It's like a sudden turning point in a situation that seemed hopeless.

In an instant, Jiang Yirong raised her head in disbelief and looked sharply at Lin Yu!

But she immediately realized that her action was too offensive, so she quickly lowered her head, pushed herself up with her hands, and stood up from the ground.

"Mr. Lin... Sect Leader Lin, what... what do you mean?"

Jiang Yirong's voice trembled slightly.

"As you think. This is the path of spiritual practice."

Lin Yu tapped it gently.

In the void, a turquoise light appeared, as if thousands of immortal trees and wondrous woods were interwoven.

The moment that ray of light fell before Jiang Yirong's eyes, she felt boundless joy, as if her heart was throbbing with excitement, echoing the cyan light.

"This path is called [Mogi]."

"And this technique points to the ultimate divine power under [Maomu], [Jilin Garden], called the 'Jilin Jade Garden Mysterious Scripture'."

"You possess spiritual essence and your destiny is a perfect match for this cultivation method... Moreover, the most wonderful thing is that the [Flourishing Tree] path is an image of gathering many forests to form a garden."

"Therefore, as long as you cultivate this technique and use it as the main scripture, you can also teach and differentiate it into secondary scriptures for others... Even those who have no spiritual essence can embark on the path of cultivation and become cultivators of the [Mogi] path if they receive your teachings."

"Sect Master...you, you mean—!"

"What I'm saying is... the true meaning of this technique lies in gathering many forests to form a garden."

"Therefore, although I will not go to Jingzhou, it is up to you to choose which trees and groves to create the garden scenery."

Lin Yu's calm voice rang in my ears.

Jiang Yirong stared at the azure light lying in front of her, and for a moment, she was almost mesmerized.

……

An hour later.

The gates of Baiyang Temple reopened.

Jiang Yirong walked out of the temple in a daze.

The two girls were left inside the temple, and he came out alone.

But Jiang Yirong's mood was brighter and happier than ever before.

【Motegi】……

The Mysterious Classic of the Jade Garden Collection...

Recalling the cultivation technique that had just been imparted to her mind, even though she hadn't fully understood it yet, the wonder and mystery within it made Jiang Yirong more and more engrossed as she felt and comprehended it, and she couldn't wait to start cultivating it right now.

However, there is one thing that must be done first.

After walking out of the temple gate and returning to her official car, Jiang Yirong took out her mobile phone.

Then, she dialed a phone number that she used to only be able to passively answer, but which had recently gained the ability to actively contact her.

"Chief Yu... um... that lord doesn't agree to go to the capital... and those two girls have been kept at the temple for the time being. Yes... that's right... what happens after that depends on that lord's decision."

"……Yeah?"

The old man on the other end of the phone sighed softly.

In the past, Jiang Yirong, as the director of the Minjiang City Security Bureau, would have been distraught by this sigh, tossing and turning at night, and probably spending the next ten days or so trying to figure out what the sigh meant.

But at this moment, she was unusually calm, completely unaffected, and simply said softly:

"However, Chief Yu, my trip was not entirely fruitless."

As she spoke, she recounted in detail all the information she had just obtained about [Mogi] and the "Jilin Qiongyuan Miaoyou Xuanjing".

Then, silence fell on the other end of the phone.

But without asking, Jiang Yirong already knew.

At this very moment, on the other end of the phone, there must be an entire team on high alert.

And his upcoming conversations will inevitably become a crucial bargaining chip that will influence the political situation and various forces in the Eastern Kingdom in the future.

"Little Jiang, you are indeed lucky to have been chosen by that lord."

Yu, the head of the Yu family, finally spoke again, but he paused slightly, revealing the gentlest and most tolerant tone that Jiang Yirong had heard from him in all these years.

"...So, Xiao Jiang, what are your thoughts on this opportunity?"

Upon hearing the question from Prefect Yu, Jiang Yirong took a deep breath, knowing that the main event of the day was about to begin.

However, she was prepared for this and had already made her decision.

The next moment, she replied in a strong and resonant voice:

"...Chief, I've made up my mind."

"Once you can get a basic understanding of this technique, I will open a special training course for you."

"As for the selection criteria for the training program..."

"I hope to first popularize this exercise method among senior cadres over sixty years old within the organization!"