Hybrid Spiritual Plant Cultivation

Chapter 81: Become a Disciple (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

After many days, I returned to Jiuchong Mountain again.

The area that was originally hardest hit by the tree man spores was no longer shrouded in green mist.

There hasn't been much change outside of Kujue Mountain.

When we got to the depths and passed through the woods, we could hear the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the breeze, and the air was filled with the fragrance of nature.

The paper crane stopped at the foot of the mountain and Chen Jing put it away.

Looking up along the winding path, you can see Taoist-style palaces and temples built against the mountain. The ancient halls are made of blue bricks and gray tiles, with brackets and flying eaves. The halls have flying eaves and pointed corners, and wind chimes are hung on them, ringing the wind.

"Master, can you build a house so quickly?"

Chen Jing was shocked.

There was a primeval forest here before.

"This is the cave heaven opened up by Master. I was brought here by Master to evolve in the world and become a Taoist temple... In the way of cultivation, the first three realms are mainly to master spiritual power, which are called the three realms of spiritual communication; the middle three realms are the cave heaven of evolving laws, also known as the three realms of hearing the Tao; the last three realms are to transcend the Tao, which are called the three realms of transcendence."

"Can I understand it as, the first three realms are to collect materials, the middle three realms are to build a house, and the last three realms are to ascend with the house?"

“It’s pretty much the same!”

The two talked as they walked up the mountain along the path.

On both sides are towering ancient trees, shady pines, and the sound of morning bells and evening drums, making it seem like a fairyland isolated from the world.

From time to time, you can see human figures moving around in the Taoist temples, accompanied by the sound of Taoists chanting scriptures, echoing in the mountains in the early morning.

Chen Jing also saw some monks, who were wearing green Taoist robes and carrying special spiritual hoes on their shoulders, walking down the mountain leisurely.

When he saw Hua Qingxia, he would stop and call her "junior sister" or "senior sister" and nod slightly to Chen Jing.

"Junior sister is back?"

"Well, where are you going, brother?"

"I was collecting Qi at Quanshi Mountain a few days ago, and I accidentally found a plum tree. The plum tree stands proudly in the snow, which is admirable and sympathetic. I have some free time these days, so I plan to transplant some companions for it so that it won't be lonely."

"…This is the Jiuchong Mountain in Anning Prefecture, a thousand miles away from Quanshi Mountain."

"what?"

The senior brother was stunned on the spot.

Hua Qingxia shook her head and continued up the mountain with Chen Jing.

"It seems like everyone is very relaxed." Chen Jing said.

"In our Qing Nang Sect, most of the disciples are obsessed with practicing various arts. They are either honing their magic or tinkering with flowers and plants. As long as there are no external enemies attacking the mountain gate, they are so lazy. The junior brother just now didn't even know that the cave had moved."

"Hiss... that's good too."

"Where's the best place?"

"The working environment is first-rate!"

Chen Jing already had a strong sense of belonging to the Qingnang Sect.

He loves a relaxed and lazy environment.

Please take me with you!
"No wonder the wealthy families in the inner city stay at home and never go out, shutting the door and enjoying themselves all day long. Emotion is a tradition passed down from top to bottom..."

"Ah."

Hua Qingxia chuckled, her eyes full of meaning.

The two arrived at the Taoist palace on the top of the mountain.

In front of the palace, a clear stream flows gently, and the water flows through the rocks, splashing water.

By the stream, several monks were fishing. They were wearing wide Taoist robes and holding bamboo poles. They looked serene, as if they had merged into everything in the mountains and rivers.

His eyes were fixed on the floating object, and he ignored Chen Jing and Hua Qingxia who were passing by.

"By the way, is it really good to be so idle? Fishing in front of the sect master, isn't this a problem..."

Chen Jing blinked and whispered.

It is true that he likes to slack off.

But if you slack off right under your boss's nose, it means there is definitely a big problem in the company.

"Isn't it for the sake of a lifetime of hard training to enter the sect? Now that you have entered the sect, you have succeeded. Even if you practice hard for a lifetime, you may not be able to produce strange phenomena, ascend to the Tao, let alone open up the divine treasure and evolve the cave heaven."

This was not Hua Qingxia's reply.

Look up.

In front of the Taoist temple, an old Taoist with white hair came slowly with his hands behind his back and said what he had just said.

The old Taoist couldn't help but snort as he looked at the fisherman who remained indifferent.

"Those who grow flowers just grow flowers, those who go fishing just go fishing, they indulge themselves in decadence, and they even call it cultivating their sentiments!" This snort.

Several fishermen were immediately dissatisfied.

"Master, can you please keep your voice down? We just dug a nest. If you want to lecture me, wait until we catch some fish..."

"That's it."

"The first fishing rod in the morning is the most crucial. It determines the Dao heart of the little Taoist for the whole day. How can one practice if his Dao heart is unstable? It must not be disturbed."

Listen to what these guys said.

Taoist Yun Ting blew his beard and glared.

"You are a traitor. As a punishment, you are not allowed to go fishing today. Go!"

A big wave of his hand.

Several fishermen involuntarily flew into the air, as if they were stuffed into a washing machine in the void and were spinning. They shouted loudly and struggled to control their fishing rods, but with a flick of the Taoist's long sleeves, they turned into meteors and disappeared into the sky.

"Master!"

Hua Qingxia came forward happily.

"Okay, okay, Qingxia is the most sensible one. Unlike those useless people who have no ambition and are just borers to the cave world."

Taoist Yun Ting smiled and nodded, brushing his long, snow-white, smooth beard.

Then he sat down at the place where a few Taoists had been fishing just now, and skillfully pulled the rod to bait and cast the rod.

"Chen Jing."

"Senior, I'm here."

"Just call me Master, and then complete the process when the disciple-taking ceremony begins."

"Master!"

"Hahahaha, no need to be polite, disciple."

Taoist Yun Ting narrowed his eyes and dragged up Chen Jing who was kneeling down.

"At that time, the sect received news that five of the eight prefectures in Suizhou were affected by the disaster, so we sent elders and disciples to assist and investigate. However, we did not expect that this was a plan of the Fengtian Sect. The Minister of Agriculture made a bet with me that the people in the prefectures would be in chaos, and I would win...

At that time, other sects took the opportunity to blackmail me in the name of support. There were many different voices in the sect, and I was constrained by many things. It was difficult for me to take action in a short period of time.

Fortunately, you are in Anning Prefecture, stabilizing the people's hearts, so that I don't lose too badly."

"Isn't this a win?"

Hua Qingxia said in surprise.

"Only Anning Prefecture won. The other four prefectures almost lost. In the end, the Shennong Ding helped to save the other four prefectures."

Taoist Yun Ting shook his head.

"There are many hidden secrets, but it's too early for you to hear them. You just need to know that Suizhou can no longer be so lazy. Now the sect master has signed an alliance and will lead other sects to open a market in Suizhou. It is no longer just a business alliance."

"Master, isn't this a good thing? The outer sect has many, many things that we cannot buy even with spirit stones. We can only be eligible to buy some in the business alliance after gaining merit in the outer battlefield..."

Hua Qingxia said.

"You..."

Taoist Yun Ting smiled bitterly and said, "The outer sect has everything, and everything is good, so we have to keep them out."

"why?"

"Because the truly good things cannot be bought."

Chen Jing interjected.

"what?"

Taoist Yun Ting looked at Chen Jing in surprise and said, "My new disciple is really extraordinary. He is much smarter than your senior sister. But at this point, opening up the outer sect market is an inevitable trend. There is no point in saying more."

The old Taoist sighed, seeming helpless.

Then he changed the subject.

"Chen Jing, you have made great contributions, and your master should reward you. However, the temple is just being established, and everything is still undecided. You need to wait for a while. Next, your sister will take you to familiarize yourself with the sect and receive your share."

"Yes, Master."

Chen Jing bowed to his master.

Look back.

Hua Qingxia looked at him with a smile, her eyes showing relief and joy.

"Let's go, little junior brother."

(End of this chapter)