This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Since Youfu had already said so much, Li Daoxuan naturally wouldn't try to persuade him any further.

After giving him three more amulets and teaching him how to use them, the mother and son bowed repeatedly and left with the amulets.

Strangely enough, the mother and son never had the slightest doubt about the incredible feat of searching for their relatives across thousands of miles.

They subconsciously believed Li Daoxuan's words and the talisman without a doubt.

This matter is now closed. Whether or not his father's remains can be found depends on Youfu's determination and luck.

It is foreseeable that this journey to find the bones will be fraught with difficulties and dangers.

After the mother and son left, the clinic gradually started seeing patients.

At first, there weren't many, only one or two a day.

But as word spread that the clinic's medicines were effective, patients began to flock to see them.

Li Daoxuan never set a fixed price for his medical services.

The fees charged vary greatly depending on the person and the illness, after he weighs the cause and effect in his mind.

But there is no doubt that no matter how much money you spend, your illness will definitely be cured.

If he were to encounter a truly difficult or even fatal illness, as long as the other party was willing to spend the money, Li Daoxuan could even use the Taiyi Xuanhuang Cauldron to refine elixirs for them, using these spiritual pills to cure the disease instantly.

And so, Li Daoxuan and the reputation of Taiyi Medical Clinic began to spread throughout Anyi County.

Although life has become busier, my spiritual practice has not been neglected in any way.

On the contrary, as more and more patients came to see him, Qingfeng and Mingyue even felt that their cultivation speed was getting faster and faster.

There is always a sense of peace and tranquility between one's state of mind and spirit.

Therefore, they went to ask Li Daoxuan, who then explained the matter of merit to his two disciples.

Those who cultivate the Tao place great importance on merit. Those with profound merit not only have a smooth path of cultivation, but also achieve twice the results with half the effort in comprehending the Tao.

If one's merits are lacking, it will not only hinder one's cultivation, but may even lead to a calamity. If one cannot overcome it, one will die and perish.

Qingfeng and Mingyue then realized their mistake and became even more dedicated to treating and saving lives.

Li Daoxuan also accumulated a considerable amount of merit during this period.

He has a system that allows him to see his merit points with the naked eye.

Li Daoxuan did not hoard his merits like a miser, but instead spent a certain amount of merits every day on comprehending the "Taiyi Danjing", "Fulu Daquan" and many other Daoist scriptures.

As his understanding of alchemical and Daoist scriptures deepened, his cultivation speed also noticeably increased.

In the blink of an eye, more than three months had passed, and Li Daoxuan's magical power had increased to a thousand strands.

His strength is even more unfathomable.

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It was April 23rd, and Li Daoxuan had been in this world for over a year.

Today is an important day, but it's not Li Daoxuan's, it's Wang Yangming's.

Today is the day the results of the prefectural examination are released.

Wang Yangming aspired to study and pass the imperial examinations from a young age, and this prefectural examination can be said to be the starting point of his lifelong pursuit of fame and success.

Once he passed the exam, he would have the title of a student or a scholar, and would truly join the ranks of scholars in the Great Zhao Dynasty.

Of course, if Wang Yangming were to pass the imperial examination at the county level, the significance would go far beyond that, as it would also concern his future choice of whether or not he could enter the Taoist path.

If Wang Yangming wanted to take the imperial examination and become an official, Li Daoxuan would naturally not object, and would even strongly support him.

However, in this world, there is always a trade-off. If Wang Yangming had chosen the path of the imperial examination and officialdom, he would have been destined to have no connection with Taoist cultivation.

Li Daoxuan also completely abandoned the idea of ​​including him in the Taoist genealogy, allowing Wang Yangming to peacefully pursue his ideals.

So this exam, which may seem to only determine whether Wang Yangming can become a scholar, is actually the most important turning point in his life.

Early that morning, Li Daoxuan, as always, got up early to practice breathing exercises and cultivation. After breakfast, he went to the front courtyard clinic to begin seeing patients.

With spring fully arrived, the world is clear and the five elements are at peace, pathogenic factors are weakened, and the righteous energy in the human world is rising, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of sick people.

Li Daoxuan was also able to relax and leisurely read books in the clinic.

Qingfeng seemed a little distracted, glancing towards the door every now and then.

Upon realizing this, Li Daoxuan smiled and said:

"You've achieved some success in your cultivation, so why is your mind still so restless?"

Qingfeng looked embarrassed, but smiled and replied:

"This concerns a very important matter for Junior Brother Wang, this disciple..."

Li Daoxuan did not blame him, but simply said:

"A person's life path is entirely in their own hands. Only they can decide what the future holds for them. No matter how much you worry, it's useless."

Qingfeng lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before replying:

"Master, should we tell Junior Brother Wang that if he decides to take the imperial examination and become an official, he might not be able to continue being your disciple...?"

Li Daoxuan's hand, which was turning the pages of the book, suddenly stopped. He raised his eyes and looked directly at Qingfeng, a stern look suddenly appearing in his eyes.

Qingfeng immediately realized he had misspoke and quickly lowered his head, saying:

"I have spoken without thinking, Master. Please forgive my anger..."

Li Daoxuan put down the book "Huang Ting Jing" in his hand, got up and walked to Qingfeng, raising his hand to gently tap his head.

Qingfeng lowered his eyes, not daring to even breathe loudly, and obediently endured the blow.

Mingyue, standing to the side, couldn't help but pout and say:

"Master, my senior brother was just worried and confused, please don't blame him..."

Li Daoxuan looked at the two disciples in front of him and sighed slowly.

Then he said earnestly:

"You have all entered the path, and you should understand the principle that destiny is predetermined."

"The higher one's spiritual level, the more cautious and prudent one must be, and the more one must abide by the rules, in order to attain true freedom."

The gentle breeze and bright moon bowed their heads in silence, though they knew they had made a mistake, they still did not understand the intricacies of the situation.

Li Daoxuan said in a serious tone:

"We cultivators are the greatest variable in this world because we possess supernatural powers and magic."

"If an ordinary person intervenes in the fate of others, at most they will only suffer the consequences of their actions and receive a backlash of the same degree."

"But if we were to forcibly change someone's fate, the consequences would be far more than just the effects of that fate shift."

"Remember, respecting the fate of others is also a form of spiritual practice."

After listening to Li Daoxuan's words, Mingyue's face showed a thoughtful expression.

But Qingfeng frowned, seemingly puzzled.

Li Daoxuan softened his tone and asked:

"Qingfeng, do you understand?"

Qingfeng frowned and pondered for a moment, first nodding slowly, but then shaking his head repeatedly.

Then, mustering his courage, he said:

"Since Master said that respecting others' fate is also a form of spiritual practice, then... if I happen to see someone fall into the water and is about to drown, should I respect their fate and watch them drown, or should I step in to save them and interfere with their fate?"