Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 18 Tang Qiuyao: Why not just call me Senior Sister?

When I saw Ling Zifeng again, the deacon was drinking by himself on the front deck, and all the pearl divers were going down to the sea to work.

Ling Changqing didn't beat around the bush. He approached the deacon and explained the situation in a few words.

"Haha, kid... you really have extraordinary luck. I didn't misjudge you at the beginning!"

Ling Zifeng sighed slightly. In the world of cultivation, the path of luck is mysterious and elusive.

Even those legendary Nascent Soul and God Transformation monsters could not get a glimpse of the mysteries in this regard.

It is not uncommon in the world of cultivation to see people who appear to be mediocre and unteachable but are able to struggle to rise from the bottom and soar to the sky.

Therefore, in Ling Zifeng's eyes, Ling Changqing's outstanding performance over the past six months was mostly due to his luck.

"It still depends on the cultivation of the deacon."

Ling Changqing said modestly that no matter now or in the future, as long as he was still in the Ling family, it was very necessary to have a good relationship with Ling Zifeng.

Ling Zifeng smiled slightly, looked the boy up and down, and said:

"You are now at the fourth level of Qi training, and your demand for training resources is increasing. Why not... apply for another loan? This is also in line with family practice."

The top family members attach great importance to the potential descendants of the Ling family, and it will be easy for them to approve their applications for resource loans.

Ling Changqing hesitated a little: "I haven't paid off the last loan yet. If I borrow again, won't the pressure of repaying the loan in the future be even more exaggerated?"

Although Ling Changqing's efficiency in earning resources from the sea is much higher than expected as his cultivation level improves, he has not saved any money so far because he is busy with cultivation.

Three years from now, I will be lucky enough to be able to pay off my current loans, but if I continue to borrow, perhaps...

"Don't you understand this?"

Ling Zifeng said nonchalantly, "When it comes to resource lending, we always borrow as much as we can. Improve your cultivation first, then talk about other things."

"As for repaying the loan, that is a matter for the future. As long as I have a high enough level of cultivation, will I still be worried about not being able to earn spirit stones in the future?"

Not to mention others, Ling Zifeng himself alone had a debt of more than 10,000 spirit stones to the family bank. After all, his aptitude was not as good as Ling Changqing's at the beginning, so it is conceivable how he got to his current level of cultivation.

"Could it be that... all the direct descendants of the Ling family are more or less burdened with loans from the family bank?"

Ling Changqing asked in a low voice.

Ling Zifeng nodded calmly: "Yes, that's right! The amount of resources allocated by the family every month is not enough. If we don't rely on borrowing, how can we improve our cultivation quickly?"

Going out to try to find an immortal is not only very dangerous, but the hope of success is also very slim. Not all cultivators have the courage to try it.

Therefore, for those cultivators who have family or sects as backing, borrowing money to cultivate immortality is the most feasible option.

Anyway, almost all the cultivation families and sects did it this way. After all, this could quickly improve the average cultivation level of the disciples, which in turn meant that the overall strength of the family or sect was enhanced.

If other forces rely on such strategies to rapidly develop their own strength, but you do not do so, then once a war breaks out in the future, you will inevitably suffer losses.

In fact, there have indeed been many forces in the past history that refused to change. As a result, they were all lost in the long river of time due to their lack of strength.

Spend tomorrow's spiritual stones to improve today's cultivation. This logic is also very popular in the current cultivation world.

"Okay, since I can continue to borrow, I will apply to borrow another amount of resources."

Finally, Ling Changqing made up his mind.

He himself doesn't have any decent offensive spells, robes, or magical weapons at the moment. It would be embarrassing to tell others about it.

Since Ling Zifeng was willing to guarantee for me again, there was no reason to refuse.

Having made up his mind, Ling Changqing continued to work in the sea during the day and stay up late to practice Taoism at night.

It was not until seven days later that Deacon Tang Qiuyao came again to receive the resources.

"...Hmm? You've reached the fourth level of Qi training? Not bad, not bad!" The gorgeous and beautiful woman, who was dressed in a gorgeous dress with her hair like clouds, looking elegant and dignified, said with surprise when she saw Ling Changqing.

She remembered that the last time she took Ling Changqing to the family bank was less than half a year ago, and the little guy's growth rate really surprised her.

"It was just luck. It was all thanks to Deacon Ling's willingness to support and take care of me."

Ling Changqing said with a smile.

Tang Qiuyao seemed to be thinking about something. After thinking for a while, she asked, "So now... you are planning to apply for another resource loan, right? And with your cultivation level of the fourth level of Qi training, your name can already be entered into the genealogy of the family's direct descendants!"

Ling Zifeng nodded: "That's true, so Deacon Tang, you can take him on another trip this time! After all, he is also from our family master's lineage."

Tang Qiuyao nodded with satisfaction: "That's great, then it's settled."

Under the influence of the mysterious power of the Era Star Palace, this stunningly beautiful woman's perception of Ling Changqing has subtly changed, and she seems to be more approachable and friendly.

Half an hour later, Tang Qiuyao, who had finished her business, set off with Ling Changqing. The gorgeous flying boat rose lightly into the air and flew towards the distant land.

"Little guy, tell me the truth, what is the grade of your spiritual root qualification now?"

In the cabin, the radiant Tang Qiuyao looked at Ling Changqing, and a hint of smile appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Ling Changqing replied: "Not very good, just an average character, with all five elements of gold, wood, water, fire and earth."

Tang Qiuyao pondered: "Having all five elements and an average character is already a good qualification. Among the new generation of direct descendants, many are not as good as you!"

Let alone spiritual roots of good character, even ordinary spiritual roots are rare. Most of the family members have waste (fake) spiritual roots and have no possibility of cultivation at all.

This is also the current situation of almost all sects and family forces. Not all offspring born by cultivators will have spiritual roots. Ordinary people still make up the majority.

Therefore, as a descendant of a distant branch, Ling Changqing is able to possess average spiritual roots and all five elements, which is already a very good prospect.

If the skills and cultivation resources can keep up and the luck is good, it will be entirely possible to cultivate to the foundation-building level in the future.

Thinking of this, Tang Qiuyao's smile became more and more prosperous: "You are still alone now, right? Have you ever thought about your future? For example, find a job by the master's side?"

Since they are promising seedlings, they must of course be placed in suitable positions for training to ensure their loyalty so that they can be entrusted with important tasks in the future.

Ling Changqing was slightly stunned, and after thinking for a while, he replied: "Let's leave it like this for now. My cultivation is not high enough now. Apart from working in the sea, I don't know how to do anything else. I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt to changing jobs rashly."

For Ling Changqing, working in the sea is the fastest way to earn spirit stones at this stage, especially since the seabed is rich in resources. He can eat and drink his fill quietly every time. If he changes places, he won't have such benefits.

Tang Qiuyao pondered for a few breaths and nodded gently: "If you want to do this, it's fine. I originally wanted to find you a safer job..."

This little guy goes out to sea every day and is always safe and sound. He must be very lucky. If it were someone else, they would be eager to leave this damn place as soon as possible.

After thinking for a while, Tang Qiuyao took off a storage bag from the jade belt around her waist and handed it to Ling Changqing personally:
"You were busy with cultivation in the past and had nothing. This storage magic tool is of good quality, so I'll give it to you!"

The storage bag with a green background and gold-lined cloud pattern is exquisitely crafted, sparkling with spiritual light and carrying a faint fragrance.

Ling Changqing hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take it: "Thank you, Deacon."

"You're welcome,"

Tang Qiuyao looked at the blue-shirted boy with a delicate and handsome face and lacquered eyes, and said with a smile: "I am a little older than you, why don't you call me Senior Sister from now on?"

"Okay, Senior Sister Tang!"

Ling Changqing did not refuse and agreed immediately.

The storage bag was not small, about ten feet in radius, and contained two bottles of Xuanyin Blood Yuan Dan and several first-level protective talismans, all of which she generously gave to Ling Changqing.

Of course, Ling Changqing is not so narcissistic that he thinks Tang Qiuyao is interested in him now. After all, there is a big gap between their identities and status.

Unless Ling Changqing has the opportunity to cultivate to the foundation-building level in the future, he will be able to think about those trivial things. It is better for him to concentrate on his cultivation now.

(End of this chapter)