The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 82 New Membership
Xinyifang’s actions are quite magnanimous.

No token is required to enter the market, nor is it necessary to register one's name.

Lin Bai and Pei Ning also got a list at the entrance of the market. On the front was a map of the market, and on the back were several laws.

For example, fighting and swearing are not allowed, and bullying the weak is not allowed. If there is forced buying or selling, the patrol guard holding a five-colored stick will be asked to preside over justice; if you want to open a store, what do you need to prepare?
When you enter Xinyifang, you will see many cultivators, most of whom are practicing Qigong and building foundation, but no golden elixir is seen.

Both of them were very curious and didn't rush to find a place to stay, so they just walked around first.

There are five arts for monks: refining tools, making talismans, refining pills, setting up formations, and planting. As for taming spirit beasts, that is a little off-the-beaten-path.

Xinyifang has everything, whether it is finished products or raw materials, there are stores selling them.

Even more, as long as you pay enough spirit stones, you can ask someone to do the foundation-building work for you.

As there were not many spirit stones, Lin Bai and Pei Ning just browsed but did not buy anything.

However, Lin Bai was thick-skinned. Whenever he saw something he liked, he would ask how it was made, where the materials came from, and how much it cost. After asking, if the other person asked if he wanted to buy it, Lin Bai would say he would go to the front and take a look.

The receptionists in the shops in Xinyifang are mostly at the Qi training stage, and their behavior is different from that of ordinary errand boys and waiters. They are not at all fawning to the guests. Instead, most of them are polite and neither humble nor arrogant.

Of course, there are some people who are humble, but they are very few.

After searching for three days, Lin Bai only bought a pearl hairpin for Pei Ning, apart from food, and did not spend any other spirit stones.

The pearl hairpin was made from a slightly spiritual object and was useless except for being pretty.

"Following Lin Zhuanlun, we'll go hungry nine times out of three days." Pei Ning said with disgust, but turned around and said, "Put it on me." His tone was very calm.

There were people coming and going on the streets of Fangshi, but Lin Bai didn't care and just did as he was told.

Pei Ning reached out and touched it. Her face turned a little red, not sure if it was because of shyness or heat, but she kept smiling, looking gentle and like a little girl.

She didn't say anything either, just glanced at the jade hairpin Lin Bai was wearing.

The two continued strolling and came to the south of Fangshi.

The west and south sides of Xinyifang are mostly cheap goods, and are run by individual repairmen.

The things sold in the center of the market are more expensive, and naturally better, and there are the most people. There are fewer people in the east and north, but the business is not bad, because they mainly do business with sect disciples and foundation-building independent cultivators.

The two of them took a quick tour of Xinyifang. Lin Bai and Pei Ning were very satisfied and decided to settle down temporarily.

Although the Xinyifang has a bit of a market atmosphere, it is also a peaceful place for spiritual practice, but it needs to be rented.

Cultivation is not about living in seclusion and practicing asceticism. You need to see people from time to time, communicate with them, inspire each other, and at the same time be aware of external affairs.

Most of the poor and scattered cultivators live in the south of the market town. This is the property of the Jindan family, the Jiang family, and the spiritual energy here is enough for the Qi-cultivating cultivators to practice.

Although places with many independent cultivators are usually full of troubles, this place still belongs to Xinyifang after all, so there is no need to worry about life being in danger.

"My dear husband and wife, please take a look. This is a double cave specially built by our Jiang family. It can be separated in the middle so that they can practice without disturbing each other. If needed, it can be opened at any time."

A fourteen or fifteen year old Qigong-practicing girl from the Jiang family, wearing a well-fitting Taoist robe, was explaining things to Lin Bai and Pei Ning with great interest.

This girl has already reached the fifth level of Qi training and clearly has a good chance of building a foundation, but she is out soliciting business.

Lin Bai and Pei Ning were no longer surprised. The surrounding Jindan sects and families often sent some Qi-training disciples who had encountered bottlenecks to Xinyifang for training.

The main purpose is to meet strangers, see the world, broaden your horizons, and help you break through.

Of course, there are pros and cons. These people have seen many independent cultivators, and it is inevitable that they will be infected with the bad temper and personality of independent cultivators.

This little Qi-training girl from the Jiang family is very talkative. She keeps recommending the double cave to Lin Bai and Pei Ning.

Of course, this is more expensive than a single person.

Pei Ning and Lin Bai were both poor people and they didn't have many spirit stones on them, so they naturally had to plan their money carefully.

"Sister, come here." The little girl was very smart. Seeing that Pei Ning seemed to be the boss, she pulled Pei Ning's sleeve and talked to Lin Bai from a distance.

"Sister, the cave just now is the most suitable for a virtuous couple!" The little girl of the Jiang family was very serious, counting the advantages on her fingers, "Sister, are you sure to let your Taoist partner live in a cave alone? Besides, you are still young. If you live together, you can do whatever you want after practicing, and the cave is big enough for you to make a lot of noise. Moreover, the distance between the caves in my family is very far, and there is a soundproof array. No matter how loud you shout, outsiders can't hear you. It's very comfortable!"

Pei Ning looked at this girl and always felt that she was a little strange.

"Oh, sister," the girl said in a low voice, "my family has a wonderful method of dual cultivation passed down from our ancestors. It is most useful for Qigong practitioners, and it can also make couples harmonious and compatible. It is extremely rare! Do you want it?"

Pei Ning thought it was outrageous, but she couldn't help but think about it. She pressed the pearl hairpin on her head, looked back at Lin Bai, and asked in a low voice: "How much is it worth?"

The ginger girl held up three fingers.

"Three spirit stones? So cheap?" Pei Ning was surprised.

"They are three middle-grade spirit stones." Jiang girl was very proud. "They were handed down from my ancestors! I think my sister likes them too. If you want them, I will give you two middle-grade spirit stones! But you can't tell anyone else, and you can't resell them!"

"That's natural." Pei Ning lowered his voice and shook his head, "It's just that my sister, I'm not in a good position right now."

"That's fine. Come to me when you have enough!" The little Qigong girl from the Jiang family patted her chest, looking honest and sincere. She also reminded: "Sister, you have to take good care of your Taoist partner. You must keep the spirit stones in your hands. If he goes out to learn wild things and gets into trouble, you will have no place to cry!"

"I saved it." Pei Ning nodded, thinking that if he dared to be wild, I would also be castrated.

"Then the cave house matter is settled!" The girl from the Jiang family showed a happy smile, "My Jiang family is the most fair, and the price is easy to negotiate. If you pay a deposit for one year, I will make the decision and give you one month for free. If you pay for ten years, I will give you one year for free!"

She was chattering away when suddenly a casual Qigong practitioner ran in and knocked on the door of a cave.

"Old Xu, come out quickly! The four major Jindan sects are recruiting new members! They also accept independent cultivators!"

The door of the cave opened and a man who was about twenty years old and practicing Qigong walked out. His face was full of excitement and doubt, "Are you serious?"

"You lied to me, you're a dog!"

"Let's go! Let's take a look!" The young Qigong practitioner closed the cave door and walked towards the street with his friend.

Pei Ning looked at Lin Bai in confusion, and Lin Bai shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

The four major Jindan sects usually refer to the four sects around Xinyifang. Back then, Xinyifang was established by Qiaoshan Sect, which brought together the four major sects and several Jindan families.

Therefore, all the independent practitioners in Xinyifang know about the four major Jindan sects.

These four Jindan sects rarely recruit new members from outside, and usually select the descendants of their own disciples first. If they are not enough, they will select from outside.

In other words, after these sects gradually grow larger, they will first distribute the fruits among their own people.

Lin Bai walked up to Pei Ning and asked the girl from the Jiang family, "Little Daoist Jiang, is it true that the four major Jindan sects are accepting new members?"

"Who knows? I haven't heard about it at home!" The girl Jiang shook her head, as if she really didn't know.

"It's okay, let's go and take a look." Lin Bai just wanted to join in the fun. Xinyifang was very safe anyway.

"Okay." Pei Ning has been very obedient and no longer sarcastic since Lin Bai bought her a pearl hairpin.

"It's not too late to pay the deposit first!" said the girl from the Jiang family in panic.

"Let's talk about it when we get back!" Lin Bai pulled Pei Ning and immediately walked towards the market. "No!" The girl from the Jiang family looked extremely sad as she watched Lin Bai and Pei Ning walk away. "I've worn my lips out!" She stamped her feet in anger.

When we arrived at the busy area of ​​the city, we saw that everyone on the street was discussing this.

Lin Bai and Pei Ning went to the square in the center of the market town, and sure enough, they saw a notice posted that the four major Jindan sects were recruiting new members.

However, there are conditions: the candidate must be a casual Qi practitioner under the age of 20, regardless of gender. If the candidate has good aptitude, the conditions can be relaxed appropriately.

Of course, you still need to go through an interview to determine whether you are eligible.

In other words, since there are no clear entry conditions, the sect’s statement should prevail.

But even so, the casual cultivators present were already cheering wildly.

Lin Bai doesn't like being restricted and he has his own secrets, so he has no plans to join a sect.

Pei Ning was somewhat tempted. She was born in the sword tomb, destined to follow the path of sword cultivation and killing. If she wanted to improve, she needed to understand the sword meaning and practice the corresponding method.

Among the four major Jindan sects, there is the Tianchi Sect, which is located in Tianchi Mountain west of Xinyifang.

There is a high peak on Tianchi Mountain with a lake on it that looks like a heavenly pond, so it is called Tianchi Mountain.

The Tianchi Sect got its name from this. Moreover, the Tianchi Sect started out as a sword cultivator, and its Golden Core Sect Leader was a sword cultivator, and his disciples also had many businesses in Xinyifang.

Pei Ning looked at Lin Bai for advice.

Lin Bai naturally hoped for the best for her. Although he also wanted to be with her day and night, he could not block her path to success.

Neither of them is stupid. They know that if they want to stay together for a long time, they have to find the right path.

And even if she entered Tianchi Mountain, she could come down the mountain to meet him from time to time.

The two avoided the crowd, discussed for a while, and felt that it was feasible.

And there are many benefits. One of them is in the sect, and the other is in the countryside. They can take care of each other. They can even cooperate with each other to do some dirty work.

Of course, this is a story.

After the discussion, the two followed the notice, left Xinyifang, and headed west to the Tianchi Sect's mountain gate.

There were many independent cultivators along the way, about two to three thousand people. After walking for dozens of miles, about a thousand people went to Huaqing Sect, and the rest went to Tianchi Sect.

The Huaqing Sect is skilled in refining equipment and formations, and most independent cultivators value strength, so they prefer the Tianchi Sect.

When they reached the foot of the Tianchi Sect, the crowd became even more crowded. The Tianchi Sect disciples wearing standard Taoist robes arrested a few of the loudest shouters and directly deprived them of their entry qualifications, which calmed down the thousands of people.

The wandering cultivators lined up obediently and registered their whereabouts one by one. Then they were led by the disciples of Tianchi Sect to a courtyard for inspection.

According to the Tianchi sect, this is to check one's birth date and age, and to ask some questions, which is for inquiry.

Pei Ning registered and received a bamboo badge, then came to find Lin Bai again.

She looked a little unhappy, and no one knew what she was worried about.

"What's wrong with you?" Lin Bai counselled, "Later on, the senior who has established his foundation will examine your destiny and ask you questions to test your character. You must not panic."

Pei Ning nodded but said nothing.

Lin Bai knew that she was usually the most stable person, but he had no idea what she was thinking at this moment.

After waiting for a few hours, a disciple from the Tianchi sect called out Pei Ning's name.

"Actually, I don't really want to go. I'm worried about you being out there alone." Pei Ning took a deep breath and said in a low voice.

"Can I still be bullied?" Lin Bai laughed.

"I'm not afraid that you will be bullied, I'm afraid that you... hehe." Pei Ning glared at Lin Bai, then followed the Tianchi sect disciples into the courtyard at the foot of the mountain.

Entered the courtyard and entered the main hall.

Two foundation-building monks sat side by side at the table, one male and one female, both of them were not young.

There was an incense burner on the table, with smoke rising up, but no scent could be smelled.

Pei Ning bowed and saluted first, then said: "I am Pei Ning, a free cultivator from a deserted island overseas. Nice to meet you two seniors."

The deserted island is an archipelago not far from Jiuyin Mountain. The environment there is quite harsh, so many people come to Qiaoshan to make a living, and it is not easy to verify the authenticity.

This was also what Lin Bai and Pei Ning had agreed upon.

"Come forward." The old monk said indifferently.

"Yes." Pei Ning walked forward with his head down and bowed again.

The old monk held the bronze mirror in his left hand and shone it towards Pei Ning. He pointed with his right hand, then glanced at the old female monk beside him and nodded slowly.

"My origin is an unknown sword tomb, five spiritual orifices, and I am a little old, so it's barely OK."

The old monk stroked his beard, his tone was emotionless, and he asked again: "Are you practicing the Ruyi Jingxin Jue?"

"Yes." Pei Ning replied honestly.

This is nothing, many independent cultivators practice the Ruyi Jingxin Jue. Even some disciples with lesser aptitude in some sects practice it as well.

"Have you ever killed anyone?" the old cultivator asked again.

Pei Ning was stunned. Thinking of the practices of these righteous sects, she was wondering what would happen if she was caught lying. Suddenly, her mind went blank and she had an idea: Tell the truth!
She blurted out, "I have killed someone."

After saying this, Pei Ning was stunned for a moment, looked at the incense burner on the table, and guessed that it must be because of the burning incense, so he told the truth.

"Are the people killed being ordinary people or monks?" the old monk asked again.

"I've killed them all." Pei Ning replied.

"What realm was the cultivator you killed? Did he kill him alone or in collaboration with others?" the old cultivator in the foundation-building stage continued to ask.

"The Foundation Establishment cultivator was killed and he was seriously injured. I joined forces with my friend." Pei Ning said.

The old monk waved his hand and signaled for him to leave.

After Pei Ning left, the male foundation-building cultivator smiled helplessly and said, "A desperate criminal, the true nature of a casual cultivator."

"This fate is not bad, it suits my Tianchi sect's sword cultivator." The female cultivator also smiled helplessly and said, "But if it were in the past, with the style of our Tianchi sect, even sword cultivators would never accept such a desperate person."

“Yeah.” The old male foundation-building cultivator sighed, “What can we do? If the higher-ups want this kind of person, we can just take him in. Anyway, if something goes wrong in the future, it won’t be your fault or mine.”

"Is that true?" the old nun frowned.

"Who knows? You'll know in a few years without having to ask." The male cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage shook his head.

(End of this chapter)