Hermit in the Mountains

When Gu Changsheng was browsing the core database, he saw entries related to currency and treasures in the "Changsheng Immortal" account.

He clicked on it and saw that it was a private message someone had sent to his account.

He looked at the complete private message and cursed himself inwardly for being a jinx.

What you fear will come to pass.

What do you mean, that you three siblings unexpectedly obtained three innate spiritual treasure embryos?

What do you mean by "the money tree, the treasure bowl, and the gold ingots have become your three siblings' life treasures"?

What are they called? The eldest brother is called Gold Ingot, the second brother is called Gold and Silver Treasure, and the third sister is called Gold and Jade Treasure.

This fortune, this opportunity, this configuration, this name—this person is definitely chosen by the God of Wealth!

Gu Changsheng looked inward into his primordial space and examined the blessings bestowed by the laws of the Great Dao. He found no trace of the Great Dao of Commerce, the Great Dao of Trade, or the Great Dao of Wealth.

First, among the cultivators practicing the Dao Seed Method, none have yet received the protection of the Great Dao Law of Commerce.

Another is that some cultivators who have not cultivated the Dao Seed Method, or those who truly have no cultivators, have received the blessing of the Great Dao Law of Commerce.

Gu Changsheng could tell from their names and spiritual treasures that the three siblings were destined to be connected with the Great Dao of Commerce.

The thought of killing for treasure and destroying the evidence was immediately cut off by him.

Innate spiritual treasure embryos are rare items;

but,

It's just so-so to him!

Instead of killing and robbing, it would be better to bring the other party under your command. The three siblings would be able to make better use of the three magical treasures.

I'll only keep three assistants at most.

He wanted to master the great principles of business to plan for fortune and merit, but it wasn't a necessary option.

Currently, none of my personal disciples or nominal disciples are suitable for pursuing the path of business.

The Great Way of Commerce was not within the scope of his direct disciples, let alone the fact that it was divided among three people.

Gu Changsheng summoned the other party for a meeting through the spiritual network.

Before long, a youthful phantom materialized inside the Hall of Longevity.

The young man named Jin Yuanbao looked nervous but his eyes were full of surprise. He never expected to actually meet the legendary "immortal".

He suppressed his excitement, calmed down, and bowed deeply to Gu Changsheng.

"Your disciple... Jin Yuanbao greets Master." (Those who cultivate the Daoist seed method address Gu Changsheng with the respectful title of "Master.")

Gu Changsheng remained calm, but asked in a serious tone, "Your real name is Jin Yuanbao?"

Jin Yuanbao replied respectfully, "Teacher, my name is Jin Yuanbao on my ID card."

Gu Changsheng's eyes flickered, and his tone became more serious, "You openly and honestly tell this poor Daoist that you possess the embryo of a primordial spiritual treasure;"

"Aren't you afraid?" His eyes flashed with murderous intent, then he paused for a moment, "This humble Taoist... to kill and steal your treasure?"

Jin Yuanbao trembled, bowed ninety degrees, his hands trembled and his palms were sweating profusely.

"Brother...this disciple knows that, given Master's character, status, and vision, he would not commit such a heinous act of murder and robbery."

"For example, if the teacher requires it, the disciple is willing to offer the treasure to the teacher."

"We only ask that the teacher give our family a chance to survive."

Our family will always remember the teacher's kindness.

"We can live in the immortal city forever."

Gu Changsheng glanced at the young man in front of him who remained bowed and did not rise, and nodded.

The other party dared to gamble on his character;

Even when faced with a life-or-death crisis, he did not kneel down and beg for mercy;

His words implied that he was making arrangements for his family.

He has good courage, integrity, and character.

Gu Changsheng made a test and a promise: "I will give you a chance, as long as your family can reach Mount Kurong."

"I hereby grant you three siblings the status of registered disciples of Kurong Mountain."

Jin Yuanbao remained bowed and asked cautiously, "May I ask, teacher, is there a time limit for us to reach Kurong Mountain?"

"Go!" Gu Changsheng did not answer, but waved his right hand, and the other party was kicked out of the Dao Realm.

He didn't give any directional information; he wanted to test how the other party would travel.

Shanghai and the Magic City are three million kilometers away from Mount Kurong. For them, with their Dao Root Realm cultivation, it would not be easy to safely reach Mount Kurong.

It all depends on whether they can make the most of the available information.

With the God of Wealth coming to his door, Gu Changsheng no longer needs to waste time crafting currency and treasures.

He wasn't worried about whether Jin Yuanbao's family would die on the way.

Given their luck and opportunities, they are unlikely to perish on Earth today.

Meanwhile, in a residential area in Shanghai, Jin Yuanbao exited the Spirit Network and opened his eyes to meet the anxious looks of his family.

He smiled and uttered two words in a strong, clear voice.

"It's done!!!!"

Jin Yinbao, standing to the side, slapped his thigh excitedly and quickly confirmed, "Big brother, did you really see the teacher?"

"What did the teacher say?"

Jin Yuanbao's parents and sister stared intently at him.

Jin Yuanbao's eyes were filled with admiration. "The teacher is like a celestial being banished from heaven, with a vast and profound mind and vision."

"They didn't covet the innate spiritual treasure embryo within us in the slightest."

"A primordial spiritual treasure embryo! That's a supreme treasure that even Great Luo Golden Immortals and Hunyuan Golden Immortals would fight over in the legendary primordial world!"

"But if you think about it, you'll understand why the teacher didn't value the treasures we had."

"The spiritual net in the teacher's hands is many times more powerful than the treasures we possess."

Jin Yuanbao sighed a few times, calmed down his excited emotions, and glanced at his family.

"The teacher promised that as long as our family could reach Mount Kurong, he would grant us, my siblings and I, the status of disciples."

"We now need to consider how to get to Mount Kurong safely and quickly."

Jin Yuanbao's father asked, "Eldest son, what are your thoughts?"

"Your mother and I can't help you, so we'll leave it to you."

Jin Yubao, looking like an obedient girl, nodded in agreement.

Jin Yinbao's eyes darted around, a sudden inspiration striking him. "Big brother, did the teacher specify the arrival time and the method of travel?"

Jin Yuanbao shook his head. "I don't have any requests."

"The teacher only said that once our family arrives at Mount Kurong, the three of us siblings will be able to obtain the status of registered disciples."

Jin Yinbao's eyes lit up. "Big brother, read the teacher's words carefully."

Upon hearing his second brother's reminder, Jin Yuanbao carefully pondered his teacher's words, then suddenly raised an eyebrow and looked at his second brother.

"The teacher hopes that our family will arrive at Mount Kurong intact."

Jin Yinbao chimed in, "Yes, this is one of the teacher's tests."

"The teacher is probably testing whether we would abandon our biological parents for the sake of spiritual practice."

"The teacher didn't mention how long it would take to get there or how to get there; he just told us to use every method available to us."

Jin Yinbao proposed a bold plan: "We can borrow the teacher's name in advance."

"Assemble a team to escort us to Mount Kurong;"

"In exchange for their status as registered disciples, they were promised a 100% chance of settling in the Immortal City;"

"As long as we safely reach Mount Kurong, we will be granted the status of registered disciples."

"We can also provide them with cultivation resources in the future."

"At worst, I'll owe them a favor that I can do myself."

"We can also state our requirements in advance that the promise will only be valid if our entire family arrives safely."

After his younger brother finished speaking, Jin Yuanbao immediately objected, "No way."

"This plan is too risky."

"Who can guarantee that the people we hire won't turn on us halfway through?"

"Will using the teacher's name cause the teacher to be unhappy?"

"How should we answer when people ask our teacher why he took us as his students?"

"If outsiders find out about the treasures we possess, they might be tempted to kill us and steal them."

"To be on the safe side,"

"We should still use the caravans that travel from city to city. It's slower, but safer."

"Or find fellow travelers on the Spirit Network and team up to travel to the Immortal City."

Looking at his two brothers, Jin Yuanbao's father knew that the eldest son was steady and cautious, always seeking safety.

The second son is aggressive and daring, and often employs unconventional tactics.

He tapped the tea table with his right hand. "You two brothers have ideas, discuss them slowly, and keep your voices down."

Mount Kurong, the Hall of Longevity.

Gu Changsheng lurked on the Spirit Network, watching the latest discussions among cultivators.

A few hours later, he withdrew from the Dao Realm and turned his attention to the Withering and Flourishing Treasure Token.

With a wave of his right hand, the Withering and Flourishing Treasure Token floated into his hand.

He held the magic token in his right hand and the World Pearl in his left, trying to see if there was any possibility of fusion.

Previously, it was just his idea; could it be integrated into a cohesive whole?

Will the functions of the Spirit Network and the Dao Realm disappear after the integration?

These are all problems he needs to solve.