A life of clearness

Chapter 137 Test
Jingguo, Yehuzhou, and Baishiguan.

A quaint little Taoist temple stands quietly on the mountainside.

Many villagers had vaguely seen this Taoist temple that suddenly appeared in the mountain mist, but when they went up the mountain to look for it, they could not find it.

Therefore, this incident became a local legend, and people just talked about it in amazement.

This is because this is Yehuzhou.

This state is mountainous and foggy, and there are many small animals such as foxes, so it is called the Wild Fox State. The scene of mountain mirage often appears, and related bizarre stories are born.

Having said that so much, mortals certainly won't panic too much.

The real Baishi Temple is still in Rongqing's Dantian, and this Taoist temple is just a replica of the original one. And in this temple, those who walk are all people who can practice.

In addition to Feng Cong and others who were originally disciples of Baishi Temple, they also recruited a group of miscellaneous disciples who were good at Qi training and foundation building.

At the bottom of the mountain, Rong Qing used the giant soul-eating insect to coordinate with the formation to station a middle-grade soul vein. In this way, for cultivators, they would not feel uncomfortable because of the lack of spiritual energy to absorb.

Moreover, here, with the nourishment of the spiritual veins, over time, perhaps a child with spiritual roots would be born.

"The Grand Master has accepted the invitation from the abbot and agreed to come in person to discuss matters with you in one day."

Lin Tian held a talisman in both hands and presented it to Rong Qing respectfully.

After three years of taking care of Zhong Xiu and her daughter, Lin Tian did his best and did not make any mistakes. Rong Qing asked Dugu Zhi about Lin Tian's performance...

Sure enough, just as Rong Qing thought, he was good at handling affairs.

It's just a pity... Rong Qing thought to herself, "Dugu Zhi would definitely prefer to train a capable child for me from the Dugu clan. Although this is his selfish desire, it is not wrong. You know, the Dugu clan can only rely on him."

"After Dugu Zhi's death, I'm afraid the Dugu clan will be immediately excluded from the core of Baishi Temple."

Dugu Zhi didn't have much time left to live, so he said it so directly in the house in Suicheng last time. He was a little anxious.

Rong Qing picked up the talisman and read it quickly with her spiritual consciousness.

Apart from some polite words, Dasi Mingmo directly accepted Rong Qing's invitation.

This news made Rong Qing quite happy. "I also tried to probe the matter of Concubine Ji in the late Ming Dynasty in a tactful way in the letter. Since she directly accepted the invitation, it means she still has the intention to cooperate."

As for whether Dasi Mingmo has other plans, Rong Qing cannot guarantee it.

But, so what? Rong Qing chuckled. Whether in terms of personal strength or family background, she, Rong Qing, was definitely better than Ming Mo. She had nothing to fear.

Lin Tian bowed and was about to leave, but was stopped by Rong Qing.

"Master." He lowered his eyes, not daring to show any disrespect.

"Middle stage of foundation building." Rong Qing said softly, "With the full supply of resources in the temple, you have only reached this level of cultivation. Your speed is average."

Lin Tian lowered his head even deeper, waiting for her instructions. He would not foolishly argue that this was due to his limited natural talent. That was too ridiculous.

"If this happened in other sects, they would have reduced their supply of resources to you."

It won’t be long before Lin Tian’s cultivation progress falls behind others. Naturally, his priority in positions and resource supply is lowered again... This vicious cycle is what most cultivators with low qualifications will experience.

"But you know, I am not an ordinary sect leader."

Rong Qing said slowly, "Bai Shi Guan is my private property. In terms of strength, none of you can match me. Even Shan Xing, who is practicing the fastest right now, still needs several hundred years to reach the Nascent Soul stage."

"For me, strength is not what I value most right now. I train you because I value your ability to do things. As long as you are good enough in this area, you will never lack resources. Even... if you can never reach the Golden Core Stage or the Nascent Soul Stage based on your qualifications, I can still send Nascent Soul cultivators to be your bodyguards to protect your safety."

Hearing this, Lin Tian's eyes lit up. This was Rong Qing's confidence, and it was also the confidence she gave to Baishi Temple.

Other sects do not dare to manage like Rong Qing.

But Rong Qing dared.

In Baishiguan, individual combat power is no longer a necessity. What she values ​​more and needs more is: talent.

Rong Qing had observed Lin Tian for a period of time and had also read the files of the things he had handled. She found that this person acted with moderation, was ruthless when necessary, and was never indecisive, but he would not make the scene look ugly, which was unworthy of Bai Shiguan's style.

This made Rong Qing very appreciative, and she was willing to give Lin Tian a status that matched his talents.

But before that, she had to ask Lin Tian to do something, which was a test before the official promotion and also the evidence for his promotion.

"Go to Dayue Mountain in the north to find Fenghuang'er and cooperate with her to sell a batch of fierce beast materials." Rong Qing took out a jade slip and said, "In addition, this jade slip contains a pill recipe, which can only be handed over to her in person."

"Yes." Lin Tian said in a deep voice and took the jade slip.

"That batch of beast materials is very precious, so the final transaction amount must be extremely huge." Rong Qing instructed, "And that batch of materials completely belongs to Fenghuang'er. Therefore, I don't have any other requirements from you. It depends on you how much you can get for Baishi Temple."

Rong Qing's test is very difficult.

Asking Lin Tian to deliver the recipe was just to let him get in touch with Fenghuang'er. But it would be too difficult to snatch the spirit stones from Fenghuang'er's pocket.

In her imagination, the most basic thing is that Lin Tian can learn how the sale of this top-grade material works. Because, in addition to handing over part of the gains from Rong Qing's trip to the Dream Ruins to the Sword Sect, she also needs to exchange some rare resources.

These rare items cannot be simply estimated by spirit stones. It is obviously a science to know how to sell them at a higher price or buy them at a lower price.

So Rong Qing was also looking forward to seeing what Lin Tian could achieve.

"Lin Tian will not let the master down." He was very calm. Without saying much, he took the order, bowed and left.

……

"This sword..." Hong Fei raised his finger and gently stroked the scabbard, "It should be the natal spirit sword of Dian Shuang."

Hong Fei hesitated for only a moment before recognizing the origin of the sword.

"That's right." Rong Qing nodded.

After being invited out of the mountain by Rong Qing, Hong Fei, in addition to guarding Zhong Xiu in Cangliuzhou, later followed Bai Shiguan to Jingguo. Helping Bai Shiguan to control Jingguo, and conducting some resource exchanges with Beidi Tianyinsi and a few sects, it aroused her interest. Therefore, she stayed here and never mentioned returning to Jianzong to practice.

"Since it's in your hands, that means..." Hong Fei was a little disappointed, "The child is really dead."

"Over the years, his life tablet has not been broken. His master and I have always felt that one day he will be able to come back from outside." Hong Fei shook his head and thought of something, "Senior Sister, have you seen his life tablet on the mountain?"

"Of course I checked it. It's completely broken."

Hearing this, Hong Fei just sighed, "It's fate."

People who practice spiritual cultivation have long realized this, but that does not mean they won’t feel sad.

Rong Qing recalled that in the dream ruins, before the human-shaped illusion disappeared, he once said, "I like her, I know it."

This "she", of course, refers to Hong Fei.

Could it be that Rong Qing had accidentally hit upon the relationship?

(End of this chapter)