Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 195 Appointment as Elder of the Weapon Refining Hall

The reunion dinner was fairly satisfactory.

The next day, Guhuoniao took the initiative to go to Xuefu City and reopen the Gu family's weapon-refining shop, which had been closed for thirty years.

Gu Qing no longer cared about these resources; she basically earned and spent them herself.

In the following days, Gu Qing visited several elders and old friends, and went to many places.

Once my mind has completely calmed down.

The agreed time with the Weapon Refining Hall has arrived.

This day.

The Refining Hall is not open to the public. All other matters were put aside, and a high-level meeting was held in the main hall on the mountaintop. Gu Qing was still wearing his steward's black robe and blended into the crowd, completely inconspicuous.

To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen so many people in the Weapon Refining Hall.

Those attending the meeting consisted of eight hundred black-robed deacons standing on the outermost perimeter, followed by ten true disciples in purple-gold robes, all of whom were true disciples from the three peaks and twelve halls of Baiyue Mountain.

The true disciples of the main hall of weapon refining are equivalent to a slightly weaker elder. They will definitely be able to break through to the seventh rank in the future, and those ranked at the top even have the potential to reach the sixth rank. Their age will not exceed one hundred years, with an average age of around seventy, which is similar to Gu Qing's current age.

All of them are at the eighth rank of the highest level in terms of strength. Once they break through to the seventh rank, they will leave the ranks of true disciples and be promoted to the position of elder.

Furthermore, each of them is proficient in weapon crafting, with the minimum requirement being a seventh-grade weapon crafter.

Gu Qing didn't recognize any of them. His path was different from that of the true disciples. These people all had elders in the sect or were in the same lineage as the master and disciple, while the common people had their own path to advancement.

Then, in the inner circle were the elders of the Weapon Refining Hall, dressed in black robes with gold trim, totaling one hundred and twenty-four people, all of whom were seventh-grade cultivators.

Leaving aside those with nominal positions, a group of elders with real power, represented by the Merit Elders, also known as the "Core Elders," are the true power holders. Under normal circumstances, they are the ones who discuss and make decisions about matters in the Weapon Refining Hall.

His strength fluctuates greatly. He was as weak as Elder Yao, with only a seventh-rank lower cultivation level. He obtained his position entirely through family connections and personal relationships.

At the very front were the deputy hall master of the weapon refining hall, Jiang Yuan, and Elder Jiang.

Theoretically speaking, if Lian Chutiangong ascended to the position of ancestor, he would be the most suitable successor. However, the surname Jiang is somewhat sensitive in Baiyue Mountain.

Because he has not completely aligned himself with the family, he is somewhat excluded from the family circle, and the matter of succession is still uncertain.

now.

The main hall was silent. The elders and deacons communicated with each other through telepathy. They had all guessed the main subject of today's events, and their eyes involuntarily turned to Jiang Yuan at the front.

Russian qing.

Two figures traversed space and arrived. One was Lian Chutiangong, the master of the Refining Hall, and the other was the youngest ancestor of the Ancestral Hall, the thirty-seventh ancestor. It is said that the ancestor who entered the Ancestral Hall last was responsible for many important decisions, such as the removal or dismissal of the mountain lords and hall masters of the three peaks and twelve halls.

This is a right, but also a problem.

To weigh the interests of different factions, one must look down from the highest point to achieve a balance.

How to avoid favoritism... and other such questions.

Being able to advance to the sixth rank and reach the "True Immortal Realm" of the middle third rank means that one's path to enlightenment is smooth. No matter how old one is when breaking through the realm, there is a possibility of advancing to the fifth rank or even the fourth rank.

For spiritual practitioners, the pursuit of the Tao is of paramount importance.

Naturally, he preferred to devote himself to cultivation and ignore external affairs. Although the Thirty-Seventh Patriarch did not speak, he was smiling happily and was especially amiable to Hall Master Lian Chu, as if he had found a tool to fluff cotton.
There is no position of sect leader in Baiyue Mountain.

The main person in charge of miscellaneous affairs is the head of the General Affairs Mountain, one of the three mountains. Although his cultivation level may not be the highest, he is the person who knows the most about management in the mountain sect.

"Cough cough~"

Lian Chutian coughed a few times and got straight to the point.

"You should all have been informed in advance of this internal meeting of the Weapon Refining Hall."

"After breaking through to the sixth rank, I will soon be going to the Ancestral Hall for seclusion. The position of Master of the Weapon Refining Hall will be taken over by another person."

"I will give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to vote anonymously to select a suitable candidate. The candidate with the most votes will be the acting temple master, with a one-hundred-year probationary period. If no problems arise, the title of acting will be removed."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing was taken aback. In terms of voting, Elder Jiang Yuan didn't have many advantages. Apart from his group of old friends supporting him, there was a possibility of unforeseen circumstances. However, judging from his expression, Jiang Yuan didn't show any other emotion.

“The disciples and stewards each have one vote, the elders have five votes, and the deputy hall master has twenty votes. You can vote for yourself. Let’s begin.”

Having said that, he tapped it lightly.

A hollow, earthen cylinder rises from the ground; this is the ballot box.

Starting with Jiang Yuan, they went up one by one to vote.

Gu Qing voted for Jiang Yuan, but it seems the chances are slim.

After a stick of incense.

The results were in, and the person who received the most votes was a cultivator named Lian Chuqing, who was about 500 years old, had a seventh-grade cultivation level, and was originally an elder who guarded the treasure vault.

Gu Qing didn't see him often, but they frequently had official business dealings.

After all, his branch had the most equipment and had never been mistreated. Also, they were both from the same generation, so there was some goodwill between them.

"Even the Chu family has made their move..."

I wonder if Lian Chutiangong instructed this.

The second most voted person was Situ Feng, a female cultivator and a core member of the Situ clan of Nanli. Her daughter, Situ Yinyin, was known as the most beautiful woman in Nanli.

Jiang Yuan only came in third place after receiving the most votes, a power shift that left Gu Qing quite emotional.

But then the thirty-seventh patriarch spoke.

"The voting results are in. Lian Chuqing will serve as the acting Palace Master from this day forward, with a probationary period of one hundred years."

"Jiang Yuan will remain in his position as deputy hall master, while Situ Feng will also serve as deputy hall master, in charge of logistics. Jiang Yuan's duties will be transferred to the area of ​​weapon forging."

"how?"

"In accordance with the decree of the Thirty-Seventh Patriarch!"

No one knows for sure how many favors were involved; it's a pity about Jiang Yuan...

After the scene quieted down, Lian Chutiangong and the others spoke again.

"Gu Qing, step forward."

"Yes!"

Gu Qing, who was well-prepared, appeared at the forefront. This was something that had been agreed upon beforehand. While the others had influence, he also had the help of Lian Chutiangong.

"You have rendered meritorious service in guarding the frontier, and your weapon-forging skills have been personally tested by me. For the past thirty years, you have been in charge of almost all the repairs of military equipment."

"Effective immediately, you are promoted to the position of Elder of the Weapon Refining Hall."

"Then... let him be in charge of managing the treasure vault, and serve as Elder Shoubao."

"Yes!"

Without refusing, Gu Qing bowed and returned to his previous position, but the feeling was different now; he received a lot of attention.

Including the newly appointed Situ Feng, theoretically speaking, the treasure vault is absolutely of paramount importance within her purview.

They occupied two-thirds of the sphere of power.

I don't know if they'll be easy to get along with.

Gu Qing wasn't well-known, and others only suspected that even Chu Tiangong's promotion of his confidants might stem from dissatisfaction with Situ Feng. That's why they immediately appointed a guardian elder.
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After Gu Qing, four more people were promoted, mostly from stewards to elders. They mostly received honorary positions, but they all had one thing in common: they were all grassroots people with no background!

(End of this chapter)