Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 1 Debt Collection

Xilanzhou.

Xiaocang Mountain, Qingsong Taoist Temple.

A stone staircase path, wide enough for only one person, winds its way up from the foot of the mountain, revealing patches of green tiles and blue bricks among the lush green woods on the mountainside.

The sun was scorching at noon, and the cicadas were chirping weakly.

In a small tiled house in a remote corner of the Taoist temple, a young man lying stiffly on the ground supported his body with trembling arms, leaning against the wall and breathing heavily.

"ho"

The boy suddenly held his head with his hands and let out a low cry of pain.

He felt as if a red-hot iron spike was inserted into his head and kept stirring. The excruciating pain forced him to grit his teeth, his hands were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned pale, and cold sweat wet his temples.

An unfamiliar memory desperately drilled into his mind, his body began to twitch violently, and every pore emitted an overwhelmed scream and wail.

He originally lived in a modern society that was like a steel jungle. As an insurance salesman, his greatest pastime after work was to stay at home and indulge in the world of novels, movies, and computer games.

The only hobby that is not like staying at home is picking up stones in mountain streams. My motivation is not noble, I just want to find some rare stones to exchange for some money to improve my life.

In another memory, he lived in a world of cultivating immortals. His ancestors used to be a family of cultivating immortals, but later their family fell into poverty and became independent cultivators. Now, he and his father were the only ones left to depend on.

Knowing that it is not easy to be a solo cultivator, the father wants to devote all his resources to train his son to become a cultivator of a sect, so that he may be able to rebuild the family in the future.

The Taoist Academy is an institution under the jurisdiction of the Jinling Sect, a sect of immortal cultivation, and it provides new blood for the sect.

The triennial sect assessment is about to come, and he is making his final effort to become a true immortal cultivator.

The past revolved like a madly rotating revolving lantern, frame after frame rapidly passing through his mind, and the completely different memories were like two drops of the same blood slowly merging together.
After an unknown amount of time, the boy felt the pain gradually disappear. He glanced at the furnishings in the room and slowly figured out the current situation.

He traveled through time, and when he was in a deep dream, he vaguely felt a flash of light in the house, and when he opened his eyes again, he was here.

"Boom, boom, boom"

Just as he was daydreaming, the wooden door was hammered hard, and a rough voice roared:

"Ji An, you've been exposed! Open the door."

The boy felt like his memories, which were tangled together like a tangled mess, were rapidly separating into layers, and his memories of the world of cultivation gradually became clearer.

The original owner of this body was called Ji An, he was seventeen years old. This was his last year in the Taoist academy, as the various sects would not recruit Qi Refining cultivators over eighteen years old.

Theoretically, everyone can cultivate immortality. Some people are born with open Dantian ancestral orifice and revealed immortal veins. These people are born to cultivate immortality and have always been sought after by various sects. The starting point of their birth is where others end.

The ancestral orifice of most people will close before birth, and the immortal veins will disappear at the same time.

If these people want to embark on the path of cultivating immortals, they can only practice the meridian circulation method to transport qi and blood and polish their spiritual energy. When the qi is complete, they can take the meridian-opening pill to reopen the immortal meridians.

"Open the door, I know you're in there!"

The sound of knocking on the door became louder and louder, and dust on the door frame and walls fell down, as if someone was going to break in without even opening the door.

Ji An bared his teeth and stumbled to open the door.

The door opened with a creaky sound, and a man with a slightly childish face but strong shoulders and a big waist was seen in front of him, raising his fist as big as a casserole pot.

He rolled up his sleeves to reveal his strong and muscular body, and the loose black Taoist robe he wore looked like a tight-fitting suit.

The man's eyes were bright and his exposed skin had a soft jade color, which was a sign that he had entered the Qi Refining Stage.

Looking out further, behind the man stood a tall and straight young man in gorgeous clothes and a graceful young girl in a blue gauze skirt.

The information of three people appeared in Ji An's mind. They were all creditors of his previous life and now he is his creditor.

The cost of buying Kaimai Dan was a huge sum of money for Ji An's family, and his father had not been able to save enough money even after years of saving.

Three months ago, his father came to visit him and said that he would be able to collect enough spirit stones in half a month at the fastest and a month at the slowest.

Before his father left, he handed over all his belongings to him. Seeing that the sect assessment day was approaching, but there was still no news from his father, Ji An understood that something must have happened to his father.

After much deliberation, the predecessor made a bold decision.

He lied that the demon beast Xunling Rat raised by his father was pregnant with cubs, and promised to sell the cubs to the three people with the best family backgrounds in the Taoist temple, and borrowed a total of nine spirit stones.

Together with the thirty-six pieces left by my father, it is just enough to buy a meridian-opening pill from the Taoist temple.

Ji An smiled bitterly in his heart, but he forced himself to remain calm on the surface and said with a bow:

"Brother Chu, Brother Zhang, Sister Zhao, I wonder why you are looking for me?"

These people are all younger than him, but cultivators do not respect age, but rather determine seniority based on their cultivation level.

The three of them are already cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage, so of course they have to call each other senior brothers.

"Still pretending with us!"

Chu He lowered his fist. Although he looked strong, he was actually only fifteen years old.

"Your father went to the mountains to collect herbs and hasn't returned for three months. He's probably dead now. I don't believe you don't know. Return the spirit stones to us!"

"otherwise."

Chu He said this and raised his fist as big as a casserole.

Ji An felt even more bitter, as his predecessor had already expected that the truth could not be concealed.

After borrowing the spirit stone, he immediately exchanged it for a meridian-opening pill and took it that night.

My predecessor knew that if I couldn't seize the opportunity to embark on the path to immortality, it would take countless years for me to save enough spirit stones to buy the Meridian-Opening Pill.

Besides, he might not be able to keep the spirit stones, and after leaving the Taoist academy, he would most likely be targeted by some independent cultivators eager to make progress.

It was fate and time. His previous incarnation went astray and died, and now Ji An has become a new user.

"Wait," the girl spoke, her eyes bright and beautiful like peach blossoms.

"I see that Junior Brother Ji's Qi is disordered and his steps are unsteady. Could it be that he has already exchanged for the Meridian Opening Pill and taken it?"

"What? You took the Meridian-Opening Pill but it didn't open your meridians successfully?"

Chu He's eyes widened. While the Meridian-Opening Pill certainly couldn't guarantee the opening of immortal meridians, it did have a 70% chance of success. In his eyes, Ji An, though dull, practiced diligently. Furthermore, the fact that he had been able to cultivate in the Taoist temple for several years without being driven off the mountain meant that he must have some merit in the eyes of his master.

Ji An forced a smile and bowed again:

"Something went wrong, but please rest assured, fellow Taoists, I will definitely be able to return the spirit stones."

"How to pay it back?"

The young man in brocade clothes spoke calmly and continued:

"You must be well aware that the reason we are willing to lend you the spirit stones is all because of your father's face.

Because even if we can't get the monster cub, it's not particularly difficult for an eighth-level Qi Refining cultivator with a Spirit Seeking Rat to obtain spirit stones. At worst, I can just stop practicing and focus on repaying my debt."

He took a step forward, his eyes threatening:

"You haven't even entered the Qi Refining Stage yet, what can you give me in return?"

Ji An was silent. What the other party said was right.

Even if he embarks on the path to immortality, he may not be able to pass the sect's assessment;

Even if you are lucky enough to enter the sect, you will not be able to get the nine spirit stones for several years.

The main currency used by cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage is spirit crystal, which is a currency made from broken spirit stones. It is the size of a one-yuan coin, and one hundred spirit crystals can be exchanged for one low-grade spirit stone.

In the early stages of Qi Refining, cultivators have limited means to earn spirit stones. In a year, they may not be able to save even half a spirit stone unless they give up cultivation.

He knew he had to say something, otherwise he would die a miserable death. After this year's sect assessment, he could no longer stay in the Taoist temple due to his age.

At that time, these people had plenty of ways to deal with him.

Ji An let out a light breath, his brain working quickly to think of his words. He was anxious in his heart but his expression was calm, and the qualities of an insurance salesperson were still there.

He coughed lightly, cupped his hands and said solemnly:

"Senior Brother Chuhe, Senior Brother Yuanshan, Senior Sister Mengyao.

Although there is no meridian-opening pill, if one can comprehend the divine meaning of the meridian-opening method, one will naturally be able to open the immortal orifice and then the immortal meridian.

Ji is not a talented person. When he took the meridian-opening pill, he was so flustered that he almost went crazy. However, he also got a glimpse of some of the magic of the meridian-opening method in the desperate situation.

Before the sect master comes to test you, you must have entered the Qi Refining Stage."

Ji An's face was filled with confidence, without any trace of frustration from before.

How could he be sure of this? But if he couldn't get over the present, there would be no future. So although he was panicked inside, he didn't show it on his face.

"The sect assessment is about to begin. I hope that the three fellow Taoists will give me a chance for the sake of our years of studying together.

If I fail to embark on the path to immortality, I will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation."

"We have studied together for several years, how could there not be friendship?

Since Brother Ji is so sincere, we might as well wait a little longer."

Zhao Mengyao said, looking at the other two:
"The test is the day after tomorrow, so it's only two nights or so.

Senior Brother Zhang, Junior Brother Chu, what do you think?"

Chu He was about to say something when Zhang Yuanshan shook his head obscurely, then turned around and said:

"Then wait until after the sect assessment. If Junior Brother can't enter the sect, we have to settle the account!"

Ji An nodded calmly: "It's a deal."

Zhang Yuanshan looked at him deeply and said slowly:

"I believe that Junior Brother will keep his promise. Let's go!"

"Take care of yourself," Chu He snorted coldly and left.

"Then I wish Junior Brother Ji a successful meridian opening, and a long and prosperous path to immortality from now on!"

Zhao Mengyao nodded friendly and turned to leave.

The figures of the three people disappeared on the path, the calmness in Ji An's eyes disappeared, and he walked back to the house in a daze.

After walking a long way out, Chu He lowered his voice and said:

"Brother and sister, why don't you just ask for the beast control technique? Ji An's father must have a secret technique."

"Heh," Zhang Yuanshan laughed.
"How many spirit stones do you want to buy a secret beast-taming technique? What are you dreaming of?!"
My uncle had seen Ji An's father's spirit-hunting rat and knew that it really had some abilities.

If it wasn't developed by accident, the other party's secret method of taming beasts must be unique. If the method is complete, it can even be regarded as a legacy.

We should first put some pressure on him, and when he's cornered, we can slowly negotiate terms. Asking for the secret technique right away would make us seem too greedy."

Chu He scratched his head: "But, if Ji An really opens his meridians and successfully enters the sect, it will be difficult for us to control him."

"You believe this too?" Zhang Yuanshan frowned slightly.

Zhao Mengyao smiled lightly and said gently:
"Junior brother, to be able to comprehend the divine power of the meridian circulation method before the age of eighteen, you must be a person of astonishing comprehension.

If Ji An had this level of understanding, he wouldn't have wasted five years in the Taoist temple without successfully opening his meridians."

The divine will in the meridian circulation method must be understood through enlightenment, while listening to others will only limit one's thinking.

Cultivating immortals is a battle for life against heaven. How can one comprehend the divine will without sufficient experience?
But wasting too much time on comprehending the magic formulas and divine intentions will lead to missing the best age to enter the Tao. This is why most people can only rely on meridian-opening pills to embark on the path to immortality.

"What if this kid suddenly has an epiphany?"

Chu He muttered softly and said:
"We have to prevent this kid from escaping."

"Can he escape from our grasp?

However, to avoid unnecessary trouble, you must go down the mountain now and send people to guard the entrance and exit roads of the Taoist temple and all the hidden paths."

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(End of this chapter)