Chapter 240: Chapter 158: Cultivating the Foundation
Translator: 549690339
“Good, you did a great job.”
Lu Yuan took the Jade Box, opened the lid, and saw a layer of soft brocade inside, with wooden compartments holding six jade bottles.
Aside from the one on the far right containing two pills, the other bottles each had three pills visible inside.
Altogether, there were seventeen Pure Water Profound Pills, a bit fewer than expected.
This was because Qiao Xiuyuan distributed Profound Pills to many disciples nearing a breakthrough to the second-level before the incident occurred, in order to add more powerful members to the sect.
Lu Yuan felt this was quite a pity.
After some thought, Lu Yuan picked up a jade bottle and tossed it to Zhou Qing: “You’re only two meridians and one bizarre meridian away from breaking through to the first-level. These three Pure Water Profound Pills should be enough for you to use.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Zhou Qing took the jade bottle, a hint of joy on his face.
With these three Profound Pills, he would soon break through to the first-level.
And after breaking through to the first-level…
Zhou Qing thought about his sworn enemy, and a trace of darkness and murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Although Guan Yunfei, who wiped out his entire sect, was killed by his own master on the day of the massacre, the sect that raised this enemy and brewed the disaster still exists in the world.
Thinking of his dead father, his dead wife, and the child in her womb, Zhou Qing couldn’t help but be filled with murderous intent.
Everything he had was destroyed that day.
So for Guan Yunfei, he must eliminate everything related to him in order to ease the hatred in his heart.
Now, after waiting for ten years, he could finally take revenge soon.
At this thought, Zhou Qing’s breathing became rapid.
“Xiaoqing, don’t be hasty.”
Lu Yuan keenly noticed that something was off with his disciple, and looking at his face, he knew exactly what he was thinking. Lu Yuan said: “I don’t object to you seeking revenge, but with your current strength, even if you break through to the first-level, you won’t stand a chance against the Iron Sword Sect on your own.
You need to be patient for now.”
Up until two years ago, the Iron Sword Sect had always been one of Lu Yuan’s main targets, constantly entertaining the idea of raiding their sect for their Tiejian Sword Technique.
So he had always been keeping an eye on the Iron Sword Sect’s news, and within a short time, he received the news that the current sect leader, Zhang Qingshan, who was promoted three years ago, had reached the first-level in the Jianghu.
Unsurprisingly, he managed to break through to the first level after the Replenishing Qi Heart Sutra was lost.
This sect leader, who rose to power through a rebellion, must have found the hidden treasure of the Iron Sword Sect and obtained the backup Replenishing Qi Heart Sutra, which allowed him to break through to the first-level realm.
Also, considering that the Replenishing Qi Heart Sutra had four bizarre meridians, and sect leader Zhang was already in his 50s, it’s highly likely that he had taken the Divine Blood Elixir from the sect’s treasure and had his cultivation breakthrough on all four bizarre meridians.
Together with the Tiejian Sword Technique…
Zhang Qingshan, who had completed the entire inheritance of the Iron Sword Sect, was undoubtedly one of the strongest at the first level.
At least, he was stronger than the late Qiao Xiuyuan.
But even if Zhou Qing were to break through to the first level, how could he stand a chance against Zhang Qingshan with only one meridian?
If you factor in the Iron Sword Sect’s more than 20 second-level experts and their thousands of disciples, even Lu Yuan wouldn’t dare to barge in with his current strength.
So if Zhou Qing were to seek revenge now, it would be a suicide mission.
“Disciple understands.”
Hearing his master’s advice, Zhou Qing suppressed his hatred and solemnly said, “I will not seek revenge against the Iron Sword Sect without enough strength.”
Lu Yuan nodded: “I’m glad you understand. With your current progress in cultivation, it’s not difficult to reach the peak of the first level with my Divine Blood Elixir, as long as your heart remains focused.
Just wait another ten years, or even five to six years, and you can rely on your own strength to take revenge.
Be patient a little longer.”
Zhou Qing bowed: “Your disciple obeys.”
After comforting Zhou Qing, Lu Yuan became a bit busier in the following days.
Sun Siwen quickly arrived from Pingyang County Town upon receiving Lu Yuan’s message, entered Fu City, began to appease the city residents, and started to restore their livelihoods.
Despite having only been in office for a month, Sun Siwen had managed to gather a large number of disciples and old acquaintances through correspondence in a short period of time.
In just one month, more than 100 scholars arrived in Luyang, nearly half of whom were originally from Changning County.
Lu Yuan examined these candidates recommended by Sun Siwen, and after quickly evaluating them and confirming they had no issues, he promptly appointed them to temporarily assume local government positions and handle local affairs under his own nomination as the valiant general.
The reason for the informal appointment was due to the circumstances.
The jurisdiction had been occupied, Jinling City was in chaos, and the county magistrate had passed away.
Even if Lu Yuan wanted to formally recommend these officers, he had no means to do so.
Therefore, he could only send the news of his victories and the nomination of these officers to the imperial court in Jinling City, along with the report, and wait for the Ministry of Personnel to approve and respond.
However, even without a response, with Lu Yuan’s current status and influence, his word would certainly carry out in Luyang as the ultimate symbol of legitimacy..
