The most secure job in Dajin

“The market can be built, but I need to consider opening up the grotto-heaven and blessed land.”

In fact, Nanxiang County nowadays doesn't need to implement any special policies to attract a large number of cultivators.

First, it has a rich cultural heritage.

As one of the top ten powers in the Central Continent during ancient times, Nanxiang City itself has an aura that makes countless cultivators yearn for it.

Second, the current situation.

The entry threshold for the four holy lands of talismans, artifacts, arrays, and pills is relatively high, requiring corresponding professional talents;

Although the Central Holy Land and Xuanyuan Mansion do not require specific talents, they are inherently dangerous due to their responsibility to maintain the stability of the continent.
As for the North, West, and East Elephant Cities, there has been no movement so far, and those who want to join can't find a way.

Given these numerous limitations and comparisons, Nanxiang City became one of the few options for cultivators.

Third, stability.

Since the Vermilion Bird Army took full control of Nanxiang County, in this turbulent central continent, Nanxiang County has truly become one of the few 'paradises' suitable for living.

When Hua Changxi inspected Nanxiang County earlier, he noticed that the number of cultivators had increased significantly.

For someone as unambitious as her, grand aspirations like conquering the world were simply not in her consideration.

She felt that the cultivators attracted by the siphon aura of Nanxiang City would be enough for development.

Hua Changxi glanced at Song Weimin, who was clearly disappointed, and her eyes flickered.

This person's strength has improved rather quickly!

It hasn't been long since I rescued him from the Nine Netherworlds, and his cultivation level has already advanced from the Qi Sea Realm to the Core Formation Realm.

The golden lotus in his dantian became even more dazzling, with its five-colored petals blooming layer by layer, and its five-colored seeds supporting a radiant five-colored inner core.

Those five-colored inner cores were of exceptionally high quality.

Because of the activation of the root chakra, sacral chakra, and navel chakra, Hua Changxi, who had just experienced the powerful effects of energy circulation on the physical body, even thought of—

According to the principle of the five elements generating each other and circulating endlessly, once Song Weimin reaches a certain level, will he no longer need to cultivate deliberately? He will be able to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on his own simply by relying on the endless cycle of the five elements.

Song Weimin's "Golden Lotus Merit Formula" is truly extraordinary!
Merit
Hua Changxi seemed to be deep in thought. Through Song Weimin's rapid advancement, she saw herself.

Her cultivation speed has also seen several significant leaps forward.

Every Great Leap Forward occurred after she did something that propelled the overall trend.

Promoting the general trend is meritorious!

Song Weimin, on the other hand, earned his merits by developing people's livelihoods and enabling them to live and work in peace and contentment.

Hua Changxi then thought of the changes that occurred after the Star Gazing Tower and the Immortal Divine Tree absorbed the merits from his body.
Merit is truly a wonderful thing!
Hua Changxi looked at Song Weimin and suddenly wanted to talk to him about 'merit', so she immediately asked with a smile, "Lord Song, the cultivation technique you practice is called the 'Golden Lotus Merit Technique', so you must have a deep understanding of merit, right?"

The topic shifted too suddenly and the leap was too great. Song Weimin's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at Hua Changxi before cautiously replying, "Reporting to Your Highness, I dare not speak too deeply, but I do have some insights."

He discovered the extraordinary nature of the Golden Lotus Merit Manual at the very beginning of his cultivation.

Logically speaking, cultivation techniques are a very private matter for cultivators and should not be discussed with outsiders, let alone the insights gained during cultivation.

However, Song Weimin did not consider refusing to answer Hua Changxi, and did not even intend to gloss over the matter.

There's no other reason than that when Hua Changxi was choosing him, he was also choosing her.

He also wanted to see how Hua Changxi would treat him if he treated her sincerely.

Song Weimin bowed respectfully, pondered for a moment as if considering his words, and then slowly said, "In my opinion, the concept of merit varies for different people."

"As far as I am concerned, merit is divided into merit and virtue."

"Merit refers to achievements and accomplishments; in terms of specific actions, it means establishing merit and making contributions."

"In terms of achieving merit and establishing a career, what I can do now is to ensure that the people of Nanxiang County live and work in peace and contentment, and no longer suffer from turmoil."

"And virtue is moral conduct. In practice, it means that subordinates who are in charge of the local government must shoulder the responsibility that cannot be shirked."

"As long as I have done these two things from the bottom of my heart, I can barely be considered a person with some merit."

Hua Changxi looked at him and said, "You're quite honest."

Every sentence has a source, and every matter can be verified.

Her understanding of merit—doing good deeds and accumulating virtue—was somewhat superficial.

Song Weimin: "This humble official is not talented and has limited ability. I cannot participate in great meritorious deeds. I can only do my duty and accumulate some small merits."

Hua Changxi laughed and said, "Your merits are divided into large and small?"

Song Weimin: "Of course, great people do great things, and ordinary people do small things; the merit they accumulate is naturally different." He paused.

"In my humble opinion, a person with great merit should be like the Palace Master."

Hua Changxi laughed: "Oh? Then tell me in detail, how am I someone who has performed great deeds?"

Song Weimin said earnestly, "The revival of spiritual energy has brought about the collapse of the old order. Before the establishment of a new order, both cultivators and ordinary people are in a state of turmoil and instability."

"On a macro level, whoever can improve the living environment and promote the establishment of a new order; on an individual level, whoever can point the way for others in times of turmoil, that person is one who has performed great deeds."

"And you, Palace Master, happen to possess both of these abilities."

Seeing that Hua Changxi did not respond to his words, Song Weimin thought for a moment and then said, "After I was suspended from my post, I went through a period of wandering and turmoil. Now that I have returned to Nanxiang County, I have regained my original peace."

"For this reason, I am filled with gratitude to the Palace Master."

"This applies to me, and to everyone else as well."

"The Phoenix Clan invaded Nanxiang County, attempting to seize the Wutong Forest. The Palace Master forcefully drove them away. The royal family managed Nanxiang County but ignored the people's suffering. The Palace Master ordered the Vermilion Bird Army to take back Nanxiang County from the royal family and protect countless people."

"The power of the Palace Master and his fearlessness in the face of authority have instilled in countless people the hope that 'we can still live well in chaotic times'."

"If these are not great merits, then what are they?"

"And these are just two things I've randomly listed; the things the Palace Master has done are far more than these."

Hua Changxi looked at him: "You certainly think highly of me."

Seeing that Hua Changxi showed no joy at his praise, but instead looked solemn, Song Weimin was somewhat confused.

Was it his words that were too obsequious?

Heaven have mercy, he was speaking from the heart.

Hua Changxi understood Song Weimin's "theory of merit"—it means acting altruistically from the heart and achieving positive results.

Wow, that's a very high standard!

She had come to realize that the higher the grade of the cultivation technique, the higher the requirements for the cultivator's moral character.

Song Weimin practiced the "Golden Lotus Merit Formula" and felt that the core of it was cultivating virtue.

What about the Vermilion Bird Divine Technique?

Should we also match each instance of broken mirror with a corresponding moral failing?
Hua Changxi suddenly asked, "Lord Song, have you ever encountered a bottleneck in your cultivation?"

Song Weimin shook his head: "No."

Hua Changxi then asked, "Have you ever experienced a period where your cultivation stagnated?"

Song Weimin looked at Hua Changxi, as if he understood what she really wanted to ask: "The greatest taboo in cultivating merit is having a heart of utilitarianism."

"It is not that people cannot have utilitarian desires, but their actions should not be entirely driven by utilitarian motives, especially for those in high positions."

“Those in high positions control too many resources, and a single decision they make can affect millions of people. Therefore, I believe that those in high positions should pay more attention to cultivating their moral character.”

“A person without virtue, even if he holds a high position, does everything for himself. Even if he does good deeds, in essence, it is nothing more than self-enrichment and cannot be considered meritorious.”

"When I was practicing the Golden Lotus Merit Technique, I realized that only when the thought of 'selfishness' in my heart fades away will the Golden Lotus bloom freely."

“The moment the thought of ‘I want to benefit’ takes hold, the golden lotus will wither.”

"In my opinion, the clearer and more selfless one's mind is, the more merit one can accumulate."

Hua Changxi: "Your level is very high, I want to learn from you."

"Let's call it a day. I won't bother you anymore."

After saying that, he got up to leave.

Upon seeing this, Song Weimin quickly asked, "Palace Master, what about opening up the blessed lands and grotto-heavens?"

Hua Changxi looked at him and said, "The opening of the blessed land has too many implications. I need to think about it carefully."

Nowadays, all sides are lacking cultivation resources, and opening up blessed lands and grotto-heavens is definitely a powerful tool to attract cultivators.

However, for her, there were still many problems within the Vermilion Bird Army that needed to be addressed, and she had no intention of introducing any 'external problems'.

Watching Hua Changxi walk away quickly, Song Weimin keenly sensed something amiss.

He discovered that Hua Changxi's strength was mainly manifested in dealing with enemies and handling crises, but he was somewhat weak and procrastinating when it came to internal development.

In other words, they have no clear leader in their hearts! (End of Chapter)