Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 462 Yu Ding has taken in two good disciples!
In the Heavenly Court, in the Hall of Universal Brightness.

After the verdict was handed down, the Chanjiao construction team prepared to go outside to discuss and raise funds for the fine.

Although Yang Jian helped them save nearly half again, 960 billion... is still a considerable sum for them.

"When will the compensation money arrive in your accounts, esteemed immortals?"

The guardian deity, lacking any tact, said, "Although the Heavenly Realm has completed its reconstruction, this account is needed to stabilize the situation after this great chaos, so that the gods of all departments in the Heavenly Realm can resume their work as soon as possible."

Master Puxian said with a dark face, "What's the rush?"

"Do you think we owe you anything?" Taiyi sneered.

Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, said angrily, "What decent person would carry so many spirit stones with them when they go out? Besides, do we need spirit stones?"

When Pangu separated heaven and earth, he was exhausted and died. His body became the primordial wilderness, his muscles became mountains, his breath became wind and clouds, and his voice became thunder... There is no need to elaborate on these things.

And His supreme divine power transformed into the purest and most concentrated spiritual energy, which dissipated throughout the entire primordial world.

The meridians throughout the body transformed into the earth veins, the source of primordial spiritual energy.

The so-called spiritual energy of heaven and earth is divided into heaven and earth. The heavenly realm is formed from the pure spiritual energy that separated from chaos, which needs no further explanation.

This earth was formed from turbid air, so it was originally impossible for it to generate spiritual energy. However, the earth veins formed by Pangu became the source of spiritual energy on the earth.

Earth veins are divided into ancestral veins and spiritual veins. The twelve ancestral veins are the twelve main meridians of Pangu's body. There are only twelve of them in the entire prehistoric world, and Kunlun Mountain, known as the ancestor of all mountains, is one of them.

The other meridians are collectively called spiritual meridians, and are further divided into four grades: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow, according to the density of spiritual energy.

The relationship between ancestral veins and spiritual veins is like that of a leaf. The ancestral vein is the main root, while the spiritual veins are the branches of varying sizes.

Besides ancestral veins and spiritual veins, there is actually a special type of vein called dragon veins. However, it is not spiritual energy, but rather formed by the feng shui of the land of China and the fortune of the human race.

However, with the struggle for supremacy among the myriad races of the primordial land, the great calamity of the dragon and phoenix, the great war between the witch and the demon, and other calamities, many of the ancestral veins and spiritual veins on this land were destroyed, making the spiritual energy of the primordial land far less abundant than before.

Ancestral veins and spiritual veins are divided into four grades, which shows that these cultivation resources also have differences in quality.

However, those top-tier spiritual mountains and blessed lands with heavenly and earthly spiritual veins are occupied by powerful immortals and great immortals, who euphemistically call them "Taoist temples".

This is especially true for the disciples of the Jie Sect, who account for the largest proportion, regardless of other factors; it is determined by the sheer number of them.

Of course, although there are many immortals from the three religions, they make up a very small percentage of all living beings in the prehistoric world. However, they occupy most of the top resources in the prehistoric world.

As the distribution goes down the chain, the most numerous low-level cultivators end up receiving very few and very poor-quality mid-to-low-grade spiritual vein resources that have been discarded.

Spirit stones are crystals formed in places rich in spiritual energy, such as the spiritual veins of the celestial and terrestrial realms.

Having more Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones makes cultivation effects no less than cultivating in a blessed land with Heavenly Grade Spirit Veins. They can also be carried around and used anytime, making them more flexible. Therefore, they have become a popular currency among cultivators in the prehistoric world.

"Senior brother, please calm down!"

Yu Ding acted as a peacemaker, laughing and saying, "Let's separate compensation from friendship. Let's keep things separate and not ruin our harmony, right, everyone?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Immortal Jade Cauldron is indeed very clear about separating public and private matters."

A deity chuckled and chimed in, saying that his home wasn't in the area that was destroyed this time anyway.

To be honest, before this, he had hoped that his mansion would also be destroyed.

Based on his previous experience, this way he could get a substantial compensation plus renovation of his immortal abode—a very worthwhile deal.

But who knew that this time, Immortal Jade Cauldron had become so shrewd...

The guardian deity solemnly said, "If the immortal is carrying any magical treasures or divine materials, our Heavenly Court can also appraise and convert them into cash. However, according to the official price, we will also take a 20% handling fee."

"It's alright, we'll consider this suggestion."

Yu Ding, with a smile on his face, led Randeng, Taiyi, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Huanglong, and Yang Jian out of Tongming Hall with dark faces.

Jinzha, Muzha, Nezha, and the others were also released and followed.

However, seeing their master's expression, they didn't dare to utter a sound, let alone breathe loudly.

"A 20% handling fee? I can understand it elsewhere, but even the Heavenly Court takes a cut... That's fucking outrageous!"

Huang Long couldn't help but curse under his breath, and everyone, including Randeng, looked at him.

The gazes of the crowd made Huang Long tense. He was about to explain when he saw everyone withdraw their gazes and remain unusually silent.

It's rare for Huanglong to say something that everyone agrees on... Yu Ding couldn't help but think.

At this moment, Taiyi glanced at the group and said, "This time, Li Jing, Jinzha, Muzha, and Nezha all share the blame. Now, the compensation of 960 billion Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones will be divided among us, so each of us will receive about 240 billion."

As he said this, he glanced coldly at Nezha, wishing he could slap the kid out of the South Heavenly Gate.

When Nezha was glanced at by Taiyi Zhenren, he shivered and quickly lowered his head, remaining silent.

"Twenty-four hundred... billion?!"

Manjushri and Samantabhadra took a deep breath and looked at their disciples.

At this moment, they had the same thought as Taiyi.

Yu Ding looked at them with a smile, playing with a crystal doll in his hand; he was Yuquan Mountain's number one gold medal lecturer.

Huang Long didn't dare say a word or take any responsibility.

Repairing the Heavenly Court is manageable; he only needs to exert some physical effort and consume his magical power, which can be replenished. But this time, he has to spend real money.

When the two brothers went down the mountain to find the opportunity to slay the Three Corpse Worms and attain the Great Luo Dao Fruit, Yu Ding told them that after they finished, they would have to return to Kunlun Mountain. He said that they didn't need to be too picky about the Dao site and could just choose any one.

So he randomly chose Erxian Mountain, a place with a profound spiritual vein, as his training ground.

It wasn't until he visited Yu Ding's house that he discovered that Yu Ding's Jade Spring Mountain was a Heavenly Grade Spiritual Vein. When he asked about it, the guy even argued that he had just randomly chosen that place.

"Just pick a top-grade spiritual vein... Who the hell would believe that?"
For this reason, he chased Yu Ding for 30,000 miles. In order to appease his anger, Yu Ding proposed to exchange his Daoist temple for 300 years, and the matter was settled.

The quality of these spiritual veins varies, resulting in vastly different effects on the crystals they produce.

Only those produced by Heavenly Grade Spirit Veins are called Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones, one of which is worth 1,200 Profound Grade Spirit Stones produced by the Second Immortal Mountain.

Don't ask why it's not 1,000 but 1,200... because top-grade spirit stones are so damn scarce. 1,200 is priceless, and sometimes 1,500 to 2,000 profound-grade spirit stones are needed to exchange for one.

"Why only four points? Aren't there still Water Zha and Earth Zha? They should get six points!"

Ran Deng suddenly said, "Let the Heavenly Court investigate Shui Zha's background themselves. If they can find out, they should go; if they can't, it's their incompetence. What does it have to do with us? Isn't Tu Zha a disciple of Yuan Hong of Meishan? Let the Heavenly Court investigate, or perhaps..."

His eyes flashed: "We will subdue this wicked creature and wipe out Meishan, and use it to pay off our debt. I think the Heavenly Court would be happy to make this deal."

Manjushri and Samantabhadra showed interest upon hearing this.

Yang Jian looked at his master and saw that Yu Ding's upturned lips gradually lowered, and he immediately stopped smiling.

Yu Ding coughed and said, "Let me say a few words about this. I think what Teacher Randeng said is right. The liability for compensation is six-tenths. However, the matter of annihilating Meishan and subduing Yuan Hong is debatable."

Look everyone, this great calamity has already begun. Master has closed the palace and stopped lecturing, telling us to wait quietly for the calamity to arrive. That Yuan Hong is incredibly powerful and has great magical abilities. If he escapes, we will definitely face considerable trouble in the future. I think it's best not to cause any more trouble or get involved in any more karma.”

The crowd remained silent in contemplation.

Only Yang Jian stood by, watching his master earnestly defend Yuan Hong.

Seeing that his words were effective, Yu Ding pressed on, saying, "Besides, there's a saying that goes, 'If it can be solved with money, it's not a problem.' Fellow senior brothers, go and raise some spirit stones to see if you have enough. Don't worry, if you don't have enough, I'll help you."

The spirit stones were of little use to them, since the entire mountain was their territory.

Therefore, even if spirit stones are formed, they remain in the spiritual vein beneath the dojo. They are too lazy to mine them, since excessive mining would damage the spiritual vein. However, as long as they are not mined, no new spirit stones will be generated.

But if the demand suddenly becomes so high, then even if we wanted to mine it, it would be too late.

"you?"

Everyone looked at him with strange expressions.

Ran Deng asked in surprise, "You have so many spirit stones?"

"I didn't have any, I lost it all." Yu Ding said, glancing at Yang Jian.

Yang Jian, who had been holding back his laughter, could no longer laugh.

"But I can exchange your rare treasures, elixirs, magical artifacts, and divine weapons for spirit stones, and the price will be absolutely fairer than that of the Heavenly Court."

Yu Ding glanced at the three Nezha brothers as he spoke: "As for these lads... I'll keep them here for now and watch over them. If we really don't have enough spirit stones, we'll sell them to the Heavenly Court and have them work to pay off their debts. It'll be a good experience for them."

First, "sell" Jinzha and Muzha to the Heavenly Court, then even if their master really runs away to the West, these two boys won't be able to leave.

Manjushri Bodhisattva glanced at Jinzha and snorted, "Junior brother is right. Hmph, it's time to teach them a lesson. Thank you, junior brother."

Master Puxian said, "Thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother."

"You're welcome..." Yu Ding said with a smile, "It's what I, as your senior uncle, should do."

Randeng, Taiyi, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra hurriedly left, while Nezha looked at Yang Jian and whispered tentatively, "Second Brother Yang? Do you still recognize me? I am Lingzhuzi."

Yang Jian laughed and said, "How could I not recognize you? You've always been talking about making a ruckus in Heaven. Congratulations, brother, on finally getting your wish fulfilled and your dream coming true today."

Nezha pouted and said, "Congratulations my ass! Didn't you see how I was tied up just now..."

Yang Jian burst into laughter.

Nezha asked, "Did your uncle tie you up back then?"

Yang Jian smiled and said, "No!"

Ignoring the others, Huang Long glanced around guiltily and whispered, "Yu Ding, what if they investigate..."

"go with!"

Yu Ding glared at him and interrupted Huang Long, then winked and said, "Oh, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned that. I wonder how the Dragon King is doing. Go and see him. If he's better, take him back to the East Sea and tell him to rest."

Huang Long realized what was happening, turned around, and hurriedly left.

As he rode the cloud out, he happened to run into a girl in white riding a blue phoenix.

"Uncle-Master Huanglong!"

"Oh, it's Longji. What brings you here?"

Huang Long, surprised, suddenly turned around and said, "So that's what he meant."

One apprentice is skilled in law, another is wealthy...

The key point is that Longji was rejected by him personally in the first place, and now countless emotions such as regret, envy, and jealousy surge into his heart.

"What is Master Uncle talking about?" Longji asked in surprise.

Huang Long waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, your master is waiting for you, go ahead."

Longji nodded, bid farewell to Huanglong, and rode away on a cloud.

Watching Longji's retreating figure, Huanglong took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and silently chanted, "I won't take any disciples, I won't take any disciples. Taking disciples will only bring trouble. I'll give them magic treasures and teach them skills, but they'll only cause trouble, lose money, and make me sick... Alas, I won't take any disciples!"

As soon as he finished reciting, Huang Long opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and clear-headed, all the negative emotions he had felt earlier vanished. "Don't I, as your disciple, know whether I'm a good or bad student?"

Huang Long walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back: "I'm not envious of the benefits, and the drawbacks are none of my business. I'm a staunch non-apprentice advocate."

"Master, why is the Heavenly Court acting so strangely today?"

Longji's arrival was strange: "Not only were there few people, but the way they looked at me was also odd."

Yu Ding pointed at the three Jinzha brothers who were squatting on the ground: "Go ask them."

These bastards were mainly blinded by rage, and many of the heavenly soldiers were killed or wounded. Therefore, much of the compensation was in the form of death benefits.

After a moment, Longji was stunned for a moment after hearing the story of the three brothers, but soon asked with a bright smile, "Which one of you is the junior brother? Tell your sister, there's something delicious to eat."

Yu Ding's face darkened: "You unfilial disciple, stop talking nonsense. This matter has nothing to do with your master."

His reason for seeking out Longji was quite simple: Longji had a large stockpile of these spirit stones, but they were of little use, while the group including Randeng and Manjushri happened to need them this time.

This way, we can exchange it for some good stuff. As for Longji's wealth, Yu Ding actually had a pretty good idea of ​​what it was.

However, when they later explored the Heavenly Emperor's treasury, they discovered that one of the treasuries was filled entirely with spirit stones. Therefore, after the compensation, Longji's wealth not only did not shrink, but actually increased many times over.

Leaving aside Manjushri and Samantabhadra, Dipankara has even been to Zixiao Palace and listened to lectures there, so he must have a lot of good things on him. It's a good opportunity to exchange supplies.

Because time is different in heaven and on earth, Dipankara, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Taiyi were able to leave and return quickly, returning in a short while.

As Yu Ding had predicted, although their dojo produced Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones, the demand this time was simply too great, and they had no stockpiles to begin with.

They had no choice but to exchange many of their treasures for spirit stones.

"Oh? Change? No need, no need."

Longji waved his hand and laughed, "You are all my senior uncles, we are all family, there is no need to be polite. As much as you need, I will make up for it for you."

Her boldness left Dipankara, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra completely bewildered.

No, is the Heavenly Emperor's family really that wealthy?

Master Puxian quickly said, "We appreciate your kindness, nephew, but we have some things here that are useless to us and take up space. Exchanging them for spirit stones will come in handy."

The favors owed by these spirit stones are enormous; if they are not repaid in the future, it will become a karmic consequence.

Rather than incurring such a huge favor, they preferred to barter and settle the matter peacefully.

Longji said, "Then how about I lend it to my senior uncles? No interest, just pay it back when you remember, and it's okay if you forget."

"No no no."

Manjushri and Samantabhadra shook their heads repeatedly, looking to Taiyi for help.

Taiyi said, "Alright, Longji, we appreciate your kindness, but let's switch. That way we'll feel more at ease."

Longji said somewhat helplessly, "Alright then, I see that the teachers urgently need spirit stones this time. So, I'll buy back the teachers' things at a price 20% higher than the official price."

Dipankara, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra exchanged bewildered glances.

No, just how rich is Yu Ding's apprentice?
Yu Ding smiled and said, "Teacher Randeng, senior brothers, let's do as Long Ji wishes. This is also a child's heartfelt wish."

Taiyi laughed and said, "Alright, this time I'll benefit from my junior brother's success."

Manjushri and Samantabhadra nodded slightly. After Yu Ding spoke, they felt embarrassed to refuse again.

Ran Deng shook his head and insisted, "Your Highness Longji, the original price is fine for me."

Looking at this non-stick pan... and seeing that Randeng was completely untouched by karma and owed no favors, Yu Ding nodded and said, "Alright, let's do it this way!"

Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao helped Randeng when he was being chased by Zhao Gongming, but they were betrayed by him in the blink of an eye. It's best to avoid doing favors for this guy and getting involved in his karma.

"A piece of refined Yuan Yang Iron, the supreme material for forging divine weapons and magical treasures." Randeng took out a large piece of divine iron.

Taiyi pondered for a moment and said, "That's enough to forge a weapon, estimated at eight billion Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones."

Ran Deng nodded: "One Taiyin Jade Rabbit inner core contains Taiyin divine power and can transform into the divine moon in the sky."

Taiyi said, "It can be 3.66 billion Heavenly Grade Spirit Stones."

Ran Deng took out another branch: "A section of the innate spiritual root Jianmu tree branch, full of vitality, has the potential to be cultivated into an innate spiritual root."

Taiyi shook his head and said, "Too short, and it has already lost its innate divinity. It's an acquired thing, so its cultivation value is not high. I estimate its price at 4.9 billion!"

Then Ran Deng took out another divine sword: "The Crimson Sky Divine Sword, forged from Sun God Gold and refined with the light of the sun's corona, is comparable to a primordial spiritual treasure."

Taiyi's eyes lit up: "What a fine sword! I estimate its value at 36 billion!"

Ran Deng then took out three more lotus seeds: "Top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the twelfth-grade green lotus seeds. If cultivated, they have the potential to grow into a twelfth-grade lotus platform."

Taiyi glanced at it and said, "The three withered lotus seeds will grow into something that looks good but is useless. They are not worth much. I estimate their value at 8.1 billion!"

Lantern: "..."

Taiyi has a sharp eye!

Looking at Taiyi's valuation, Randeng agreed, and Yuding counted the bustling scene.

Manjushri Bodhisattva shook his head repeatedly and sighed, "Junior Brother Yuding has taken in two excellent disciples."

Master Puxian nodded and exclaimed, "Indeed!"

One is virtuous, the other is wealthy, making them extremely envious!
One should take on disciples like Yang Erlang and Princess Longji!
The two looked at their disciple who had caused them trouble and were immediately furious.

Is the difference between apprentices really that big?
These spirit stones are basically just cold numbers to them and don't have much use at all.

Even if each person received 160 billion out of 960 billion, and even Ran Deng had to take out nearly ten items to make up the difference, Long Ji simply paid with spirit stones.

Next are Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Taiyi. Before joining the Jade Void Palace, they were all renowned figures in the prehistoric world and possessed many valuable items.

However, Yu Ding suggested that Jinzha, Muzha, and Nezha should also be registered in the Heavenly Court for training, since Li Jing had nothing to fear in the Heavenly Court anyway.

Taiyi and the other two thought it made sense, so they "mortgaged" their three disciples to the Heavenly Court to pay off their debts. After some discussion, they finally agreed to serve the Heavenly Court for three hundred years.

When Randeng went to pay the fine, he discovered that Grand Master Xuandu had already paid the other half of the fine for Taixu.

Randeng didn't say much about this, but after greeting everyone, he left the Heavenly Court.

In front of the South Heavenly Gate.

"it is finally over!"

Manjushri let out a long breath, feeling utterly exhausted, and glanced at the jade cauldron beside him.

Yang Jian's sect lost money that time, but they originally thought that Yu Ding had also lost a lot in Long Ji's matter. They didn't expect to have such a rich disciple.

No wonder this guy is getting more and more radiant.

Yu Ding smiled and said, "This will all pass. What are your plans next, fellow senior brothers?"

"beat……"

Taiyi, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra glanced at their disciples and calmly said, "Well, we still have some things to take care of in our cave, so we'll head back to the mountain first."

Nezha turned around and transformed into a ball of fire to escape, but was rolled into a rice dumpling by Taiyi Zhenren's whisk.

Nezha cried out for help: "Second brother, save me! Uncle Yu Ding, save me!"

Yu Ding advised, "Senior brothers, the child is still young. Guiding him is the priority. Please try not to hit him."

We'll try our best!

The three men, carrying their apprentice, left without looking back.

Yang Jian and Long Ji wanted to laugh, but they held it in. They exchanged a glance and snorted softly, but the corners of their mouths involuntarily turned up.

"Our own master is the best..." they both thought to themselves.

No matter what mistakes they made in the past, I never laid a hand on them.

"Laugh if you want to, don't hold it in."

Yu Ding glanced at the two of them and said, "It was a mistake not to teach you a lesson back then."

"Master, would you like to visit my Guanjiang Estuary? I have something to tell you," Yang Jian extended an invitation.

Longji snorted, "Master, let's go to my Phoenix Mountain and take stock of our spoils."

Yu Ding glanced at his disciples, who were still defiant towards each other, and smiled: "Alright!"

A moment later, one jade cauldron accompanied Yang Jian to Guanjiang Estuary, while another jade cauldron followed Long Ji to Phoenix Mountain.

What a joke!
In the mortal world, you might say you're too busy to be in two places at once, but in this primordial world, is the title of Jade Cauldron Immortal's master of clones just for show?
Time, Jade Cauldron, Management, Real Person, Doppelganger, Master!

As for him himself...

Qiongqi swept across the sky, glancing displeasedly at Huanglong Zhenren behind it.

"What do you think I left behind on your Erxian Mountain?"

"do not know."

"do not know?"

"Back then, you tricked me into finding a Daoist temple with a Xuan-grade spiritual vein at Erxian Mountain, while your own Yuquan Mountain was only a Tian-grade one. To appease my anger, you offered to exchange Daoist temples with me for a period of time, saying that you had hidden something at my place for me to find... No, how come you can't remember any of this?" Huang Long looked at Yu Ding in astonishment.

Yu Ding's expression flickered, but he said nothing.

Is he hiding something at Huanglong's place?
No, what would he hide in Huanglong's house?
Qiongqi moved very fast, and before long, the Two Immortals Mountain was in sight.

"Ok?"

As soon as Yu Ding stepped into Magu Cave, his expression shifted slightly as he sensed something.

He followed his senses all the way to the main cave, made a hand seal and swept his eyes to open his third eye, scanned the cave for a moment, and finally the golden light in his eyes went out.

"How about it?"

Huang Long asked, "Let me tell you, I've searched this place thoroughly, I've practically dug three feet into the ground, but I haven't found anything."

After pondering for a moment, Yu Ding suddenly flicked his sleeve and unleashed a burst of magical power, causing Huanglong's cloud bed to tumble and land in the distance. Immediately afterward, he made a hand seal and emitted a golden light that landed on the empty mountain wall behind the cloud bed.

To Huanglong's astonishment, the wall glowed, and slowly a luminous object flew out.

Huanglong stared wide-eyed, trying to see clearly. Upon seeing this, Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he immediately changed his magic seal and absorbed it into his brow. Huanglong's whole body trembled violently.

The light contained a jade plate, divided into twelve sections, each containing a drop of blood. Some sections were wreathed in flames, some were swirling like hurricanes, and some were thunderous...

"What is that?" Huang Long asked curiously.

Yu Ding's face darkened: "Did I lose my mind!"

He practically turned Yuquan Mountain upside down for this thing.
Unexpectedly, such an important item was hidden by the former 'him' in Huanglong's poor... simple home.