The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 293 Adding Money
Seeing that Gu Qingshui didn't say anything, Lin Bai moved forward.

"I know you want to know about the Taoist Master Wuxiang, but the actions of the powerful are beyond my ken. I don't know the cause, the result, or the reason. Senior Brother Xiang once said that the Taoist Master Wuxiang's fall was quite mysterious, or maybe the hunter was so powerful that he erased some of the past."

Gu Qingshui's voice was not as ethereal as before. "But the East Sea Region is after all the Taoist master Wuxiang's dojo. From the Wuzi Secret Realm to the Wuxiang Tomb, and then to the Endless River Secret Realm, there have been many strange things and strange objects appearing in the world. Logically speaking, it is definitely not something that ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm and Golden Core Realm can participate in. But since you have encountered them all and gained something, you have a relationship with the Taoist master Wuxiang."

She looked at Lin Bai and continued, "In the long run, this matter may bring good or bad consequences. After all, we don't know whether the people who hunted Wuxiang Daoist Master are still alive, and we don't know why they hunted them. Now that you have inherited the legacy, you may have to experience the path of Wuxiang Daoist Master in the future."

Lin Bai was very certain that the mastermind behind the hunt for the Taoist Master Wuxiang was still there. Sister Zhen once said that this man was an extremely powerful person and that he was someone that could not be described.

Although Sister Zhen is heartless and ungrateful, and runs away after sleeping with someone, she does have an extraordinary background and knows a lot of secrets. She is definitely not a person who talks big.

Seeing Lin Bai stunned, Gu Qingshui smiled and said gently, "Don't be afraid. Senior Brother Xiang and the masters of Jiuyin Mountain and Yunxia Sect have all inherited the teachings of Wuxiang Daoist Master. Although they are not complete, they are still blessed. They are fine now, so you are also fine. You and I are nothing but ants compared to the powerful ones, and no high-level cultivator has set foot in the East China Sea for a long time. You don't need to worry."

She tilted her head slightly, stared at Lin Bai, and whispered: "Good and bad are interdependent. If there is a great disaster in the future, there should be great fortune today. Therefore, you should work hard and not become the second Wuxiang Dao Master."

Lin Bai looked at Gu Qingshui and saw that she was gentle and soft, and her voice was soft. She looked a bit like Mu Zhen, except that when she was calling her mother...

"Ancestor, I'm very scared!" Lin Bai grabbed Gu Qingshui's hand, sighed, and looked worried.

Gu Qingshui wanted to pull her hand back, but she saw that Lin Bai was holding it tightly and looked dejected, so she stretched out her other hand and patted Lin Bai's shoulder lightly, showing some kindness and care.

As the only two golden elixirs under his command, although his aptitude is a little inferior, he was able to form the elixir very early, and he is also proficient in formations and alchemy. It is rare that he is smart and capable. Gu Qingshui is also willing to cultivate him more, hoping that he will achieve greater success in the future.

"The future is too far away, let's focus on the present." Gu Qingshui patted Lin Bai's shoulder to comfort him, "If you are afraid of the bumpy road ahead, how can you achieve the great way? You climbed the endless river secret realm to seek the truth, and you gained nothing without fear of pain. The same is true today."

"Ancestor is right." Lin Bai let go of his hand, deeply moved.

Seeing that he had calmed the man down, Gu Qingshui nodded slightly and praised him, "In fact, you are indeed blessed."

"If I am blessed, it is because of the mercy of the ancestor." Lin Bai flattered him and took out a plum fruit and presented it to him. "This is what I got in the secret realm, and I present it to the ancestor."

Gu Qingshui did not refuse. He took it and looked at it carefully for a while, nodded slightly, and said, "It is mysterious that he can survive the attack of the sword. It should have the effect of concentrating the mind and body, and prolonging life."

After reading it, Gu Qingshui put it away and said, "This thing is mysterious. I have never seen it before, and there is no record of it in old books. I will ask Li Chenyu another day. She is well-versed in various studies and knows a lot. She should have heard of it."

Sure enough, what Sister Zhen doesn’t know, no one else knows either.

Lin Bai moved forward again and made small talk: "Grandmaster, how are you doing recently? I miss you every day when I am away from home."

Perhaps Gu Qingshui was in a good mood, she talked a lot today, smiled slightly, looked at Lin Bai, nodded and said: "You have always been filial."

Seeing that his years of service were finally recognized, Lin Bai was even more excited and immediately said, "I only wish I could serve by the old ancestor's side every day."

"It is enough to have this intention." Gu Qingshui taught: "Now that you have just reached the Golden Core stage and have obtained an opportunity, you should not have any distracting thoughts and should practice with all your heart. You must know that the realm is the foundation."

"Thank you for your teachings, ancestor." Lin Bai bowed again.

"After the Cheng family's sacrifice ceremony is over, you should practice well and don't go out casually again." Gu Qingshui's voice became vague again, looking at the entrance of the Water Curtain Cave, and said: "There will be a time when I can use you in the future."

Sure enough, the horse has to run! Lin Bai couldn't say no, so he could only bow his head and said sincerely: "I am willing to go through fire and water for you!"

Gu Qingshui smiled slightly and said no more, as if to see the guest off.

Lin Bai was kneeling beside her, and at this moment they were very close. Seeing her icy and graceful figure, calm and indifferent, and glancing at her small hands, he did not dare to stay any longer, and stood up and saluted, "Junior will take his leave."

Gu Qingshui nodded slightly, but added, "Don't indulge in women."

"Yes..." Lin Bai bowed again.

After leaving the Water Curtain Cave, I clenched my hands, and the warmth was gone.

Gu Wushang was still waiting outside. When he saw Lin Bai coming out, he didn't say anything, but just bowed slightly.

Although the Qiaoshan Gu family has a Nascent Soul, they are the youngest of the three sects and lack talent. Only Gu Jiuzhong is holding the scene.

There are many talented people among the vassals, such as the young Lin Zhuanlun who has established his foundation and now has the golden elixir. He also has a close relationship with the fairy Chen Yu and has always been favored by the ancestor.

Gu Wushang was already very familiar with Lin Bai, and knew that this senior Zhuanlun was a very capable person. He wanted to make friends with him both for public and private reasons.

Lin Bai walked forward, patted Gu Wushang on the shoulder, and asked as he walked down the mountain, "Is your cultivation going smoothly now?"

"Everything is fine." Gu Wushang said with a smile.

"I see that the ancestor has a sad face, do you know what's the matter?" Lin Bai was not afraid and was right at the entrance of the Water Curtain Cave.

"How can I know that?" Gu Wushang smiled bitterly and said, "When Sister Yaoyao comes back, you can go ask her."

"I'm afraid she doesn't know either." Lin Bai also sighed, "The ancestor treats me very well, but I can't relieve his worries. My heart is very painful!"

Gu Wushang couldn't respond.

After Lin Bai expressed his loyalty, he asked about the main matter, "What trouble did Miao Miao cause?"

"It's not a big deal." Gu Wushang smiled and said, "When Senior had achieved Dan, Miaomiao contacted the various sects and families in Qiaoshan, hoping that Senior could preach on the altar. But Senior was taken to Daoyin Sect by the ancestor, so this matter was delayed."

It was a great joy for a foundation-building cultivator to achieve the golden elixir, and it was no small matter for the various sects and families in Qiaoshan. Especially the small sects that had never produced a golden elixir, they were more willing to invite the golden elixir to talk about their experience, such as dealing with thunder or drafting a theory of elixir.

Moreover, Lin Bai had formed the elixir very early, and he could indeed be called a genius, so it was normal for someone to invite him to preach. If he was a close relative, he would even have to preach for a few more days.

But since he was taken away by the Yuanying Patriarch, there was nothing he could do if he couldn't preach.

Lin Bai understood immediately and asked, "Did she accept the spirit stones from others?"

Gu Wushang smiled and nodded, "Senior, you are wise."

This is not surprising, the disciple is doing the hard work. The eldest disciple can indeed arrange these chores for the master.

I'm afraid that I made a promise, received the spirit stones, but failed to accomplish my mission.

"Just return the spirit stones, right? It's not a big deal." Lin Bai asked curiously.

"This..." Gu Wushang shook his head helplessly, "When the senior was taken away by the ancestor, Miaomiao said that the ancestor loved the senior the most and wanted him to go to Daoyin Sect to participate in the trial, so that he could achieve the Nascent Soul in the future. That's why not only did they not return the spirit stones, but they also asked for more money. Those who gave more were ranked in the front and could talk more about their experience in forming a pill; those who gave less were ranked in the back and had to talk less."

"..." Lin Bai was shocked and asked, "She sold me out just like that?"

"It can't be considered selling. She is the senior disciple, so it is reasonable for her to deal with these things..." Gu Wushang couldn't help laughing. "Jiang Yu is also involved?" Lin Bai rubbed his eyebrows.

"I heard that they are 40% and 60% respectively." Gu Wushang said.

Xiao Yu'er was such a good kid, a gentleman, but he was led astray!

Lin Bai asked helplessly: "Then what happened?"

"Originally, spending spirit stones to buy ranking positions was no secret in Xinyifang, and no one cared. But since the senior hasn't returned for a long time, people in the market said that he would not come back, so everyone went to Fengming Mountain to collect the debt." Gu Wushang said.

"Zhu Yushu put her in solitary confinement?" Lin Bai was surprised.

"That's not the case..." Gu Wushang sighed, "Brother Yushu said Miaomiao is not a child anymore, so let her take care of herself. Miaomiao took out a letter and said that the senior had caught the eye of Chen Tianren of Daoyin Sect and was seeking enlightenment at Wenjian Mountain, so he would be back later."

"She added more money?" Lin Bai had a headache.

"Yes." Gu Wushang also had a headache expression, "Even the Tianchi Sect has handed over the spirit stones, and wants the senior to go to Tianchi Mountain to preach first, or follow the path of Senior Sister Gai Yingqiu."

"..." Lin Bai was stunned. "The Tianchi Sect is based on sword cultivation, and Gai Chengfei is also a golden elixir. Doesn't he know how to ask around?"

"I asked around and found out that some people who were traveling on their own said that the senior was indeed preaching at Wenjian Mountain in Daoyin Sect, and that he also had a very close relationship with several disciples of Chen Tianren in Daoyin Sect." Gu Wushang said.

"What happened next?" Lin Bai was really speechless.

"Then Senior went to Jiuzha Mountain. After he came back, Senior Sister Pei Ning joined the Daoyin Sect. This news spread, and people in the streets said that Senior was also going to join the Daoyin Sect and would never return to Qiaoshan." Gu Wushang spread his hands, "All those who paid the spirit stones came to Fengming Mountain and asked Miaomiao to give an explanation. She said that Senior had achieved enlightenment in the secret realm of Jiuzha Mountain and could not return for the time being. After Senior had comprehended the name and gained something, he could return to Qiaoshan and talk about the secret realm again..."

"She asked others to pay more money again?" Lin Bai was really shocked.

Gu Wushang smiled bitterly and nodded.

"Have you paid it?" Lin Bai asked.

"Miaomiao took Sister Yaoyao for a spin," Gu Wushang said with an admiring expression, "Only afterwards did I realize that Miaomiao had taken advantage of the situation..."

"Gu Yao is being treated like a fool by Miaomiao, and she doesn't care?" Lin Bai questioned.

“Sister Yaoyao…” Gu Wushang blushed extremely, looking ashamed, and sighed, “I don’t know what Miaomiao said to Sister Yaoyao, but Sister Yaoyao took 10% of the money and let the matter go. Afterwards, she even said that if such a good thing happened again, I would call her…”

I knew that your Gu family was unreliable! Lin Bai was stunned for a moment and said, "The Zhu family doesn't care? The Jiang family doesn't care either?"

"The Zhu family and the Jiang family also paid spirit stones, but they all got discounts." Gu Wushang said.

The two disciples are kind and righteous, and they didn't try to harm their own family!
Lin Bai was convinced and asked, "What happened next?"

"Later, Senior Zhu Jianyang couldn't stand it anymore, so he scolded Miaomiao, locked her up at home, and asked her to be a teacher for the Zhu family." Gu Wushang said.

I've already raised the fee several times, what kind of teacher do you still think you are? Aren't you afraid that the closer you are to the red, the redder you are?

"Have the spirit stones been returned?" Lin Bai asked.

"Miao Miao is so good at creating momentum that no one is going to the Zhu family to withdraw. We just hope that the senior will come back soon." Gu Wushang said.

"So I still have to go and preach? How much time has passed?" Lin Bai was completely speechless.

"Senior has achieved the state of Dan at such a young age, and he is acquainted with Fairy Chen Yu. He has won the favor of Chen Tianren of the Hidden Dao Sect, and has also entered the secret realm of Jiuzha Mountain. You are now respected by everyone." Gu Wushang said with a smile.

I wiped Miaomiao’s butt when she was a child, and I still have to wipe her butt when she grows up!

Thinking of Chen Tianren's disciples, Lin Bai couldn't help but feel ashamed and sighed, "I don't know who Miaomiao learned this from!"

Gu Wushang glanced at Lin Bai but didn't dare to say anything.

"Alas." Lin Bai thought of Dugu Jing, and then compared him with his own disciple, it was simply beyond words!

"Don't worry, senior." Gu Wushang tried to persuade him, "You have to give a sermon anyway. It was delayed before because of other things, so it's the same now. In fact, Junior Sister Miaomiao and Junior Sister Jiangyu are not liars."

Lin Bai nodded, thinking it made sense, but he was afraid that his reputation would be bad if he did so.

But there is nothing wrong with it. If ordinary foundation-building sects want to invite a Jindan to preach, they may not be able to buy one even if they spend spirit stones, so they can only rely on favors! Now they can invite a young Jindan to preach by just spending some spirit stones, which is really a good deal.

"So, Miaomiao is not actually a profiteer, but just a broker." Lin Bai defined the matter and planned to go back and teach his two apprentices well!

After coming down the mountain, Lin Bai didn't rush to Fengming Mountain, nor did he look for Sister Huanhuan. Instead, he went to Chengjia Qianren Mountain first to pay his respects.

The current head of Qiaoshan's general affairs is Cheng Keshui of the Cheng family, who was appointed by the ancestor. Lin Bai will be working in Qiaoshan in the future. Although he has the support of the Gu family, it will never hurt to have more exchanges with them.

Moreover, Lin Bai and Cheng Shuang and Cheng Daojin saved their lives, so they have a close relationship, so it is only right for him to visit old friends.

However, this time, only Cheng Keshui led a few foundation-building masters to welcome them, while Cheng Shuang and Cheng Daojin were out to report the death.

Cheng Keshui is in the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm. At first glance, he is a calm and steady person with black beard and hair. He has an excellent temperament and a demeanor of a great man.

"When did you come back from Daoyin Sect, my dear brother?" Cheng Keshui did not look sad at all. Instead, he was very friendly and his intention to make friends was obvious.

Lin Bai had reached the stage of Dan formation at a very early age. With the support of the Gu family and his relationship with Fairy Chen Yu, he was considered a rare young talent.

Cheng Keshui was in charge of general affairs, and his family's ancestor had just passed away, so naturally he wanted to make good friends with him.

"Cheng Shuang went to report the news, and I came back after receiving it." Lin Bai sighed, "I haven't received the guidance of Patriarch Cheng yet. I never thought that we would never meet again."

"The great way is endless, but destiny has its time." Cheng Keshui said.

The two chatted for a while, and Cheng Keshui briefly asked about Lin Bai's journey south, but didn't ask any more questions.

After bidding farewell to Qianren Mountain, Lin Bai went to find Sister Huanhuan.

It wasn't about the bed, but to find out about the three sects. Now that Gu Yao was not at home, Sister Huanhuan, as a descendant of the Nascent Soul, should go and ask her.

"Sister Huanhuan, you are so nice." Arriving at the yard of the jujube tree, the two went inside to talk in detail.

(End of this chapter)