Chapter 13 Paying wages In the end, Lu Qiu accepted and returned to the sect. If he insisted on not going back and maintained a firm attitude, the people in the sect would not do anything to him openly, but they would use some tricks on him secretly, which would be quite uncomfortable. Besides, Jiang Jiuyue is right. If we return to our sect, we will have many more resources available than in Nanshanfang. The Foundation Establishment Pill is just one of them. After a cultivator is promoted to the Foundation Establishment stage, the various cultivation resources he needs are beyond the imagination of a cultivator in the Qi Refining stage. A place like Nanshanfang is too small and the resources are too scarce. Although Nanshanfang has six foundation-building realms, all of them are in the early stage of foundation-building, and there is not a single middle stage of foundation-building! In addition, the six foundation-building cultivators also represent the six foundation-building families and forces. They are entangled with all kinds of people and things in Nanshanfang that they can't let go of.
Otherwise, under normal circumstances, a free-spirited cultivator who has managed to successfully build a foundation will basically choose to leave and venture into a wider world. Whether Lu Qiu wanted to build a foundation, or wanted to further improve his talisman skills, or hoped to be promoted to a third-level talisman master, leaving Nanshanfang was the best choice. Hong Jiantao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Lu Qiu finally agreed to return to the sect. Jiang Jiuyue clapped her hands to show her agreement, and blinked her big eyes and said, "Senior Brother Lu, you have been invited back by the sect, so you should be able to bring someone with you, right? Why don't you bring me back to the sect? This way, you won't be bored when you go back because you have acquaintances, and I can also show my talents in the sect!" Unlike Lu Qiu, Jiang Jiuyue has always wanted to go to the sect. Although she is approachable and will not look down on or discriminate against temporary workers in Lingfu Pavilion, this does not conflict with her lofty ambitions to build a foundation and form a pill. Her goal is very clear. She will never stay in this small place of Nanshanfang and yearn for the outside world. However, it was obvious that neither Senior Brother Lu Qiu nor Uncle Hong Jiantao would agree to take her to the sect. Unless she becomes a second-level talisman master or builds her foundation in the future and no one can stop her, she can go back. Lu Qiu was too lazy to reply him. Instead, he turned his head to look at Hong Jiantao and said, "Master, I would have forgotten if you hadn't told me. This time when I return to the sect, there should be two quotas that I can bring back to join the sect and become inner disciples. Master, do you have anyone you want me to bring with you?" Even though Lu Qiu didn't want to return to the sect, he was not very tempted even if the sect specially arranged for the elders to invite him and offered him various benefits. But in fact, as a sect with a Jindan Zhenren in charge, Luoxia Sect can barely be ranked among the first-class sects in the Dayu immortal cultivation world. Recruiting inner disciples is an unattainable existence for countless independent cultivators. Being able to join the inner sect of Luoxia Sect is like reaching heaven in one step. Even if they were second-generation cultivators like Hu Yuan, who had a reputation as a genius in Nanshanfang, they would be willing to pay a certain price if they could enter the inner sect of Luoxia Sect to practice. Not to mention the ordinary low-level cultivators. This is a truly great opportunity to reach the top in one step, no less than becoming an exclusive talisman master in the Lingfu Pavilion! "If it were half a month ago, I really had a little guy I liked and would want you to take him to the sect. But now, there is no need for the time being. I plan to observe him for a while..." Hong Jiantao said with a smile. "Oh? Who is it? Is it someone from our Lingfu Pavilion?" Lu Qiu was a little curious. Hong Jiantao nodded. "He just became a regular cultivator a month ago. His name is Xiao Changqing. I originally thought he only had a little talent for talismans, but now it seems that I underestimated him... Maybe in the future he will have a chance to become a second-level talisman master like you."
As the shopkeeper of Lingfu Pavilion, Hong Jiantao knows everything about every cultivator in the pavilion, especially the formal members. We will always pay attention to the work situation, cultivation progress, and improvement of talisman skills of all members. Recently, major events have occurred one after another in Lingfu Pavilion, and everything has been covered up by Lu Qiu and Jiang Jiuyue, making it difficult for ordinary people to notice. Even Xiao Changqing himself thought that no one would pay attention to him at this time. But in fact, the shopkeeper Hong Jiantao saw everything. In less than a month, Xiao Changqing made rapid progress and improved the last three of the six basic talismans to a level close to minor success. This talent was a little beyond his previous expectations. Although he is far from being as talented as Lu Qiu, he is still above average among the more than ten exclusive talisman masters in the Lingfu Pavilion. Considering that Xiao Changqing did not receive guidance from a famous teacher, nor did he have a complete and systematic inheritance of the art of talismans. Hong Jiantao thought that this kid might have a promising future. Maybe in twenty or thirty years, I will be able to become a second-level talisman master! "Xiao Changqing? I have some impression of him." Jiang Jiuyue tapped his lips with his fingers, looking like he was recalling something, and then his eyes lit up: "I remember now, I heard someone say that it was his Taoist partner who betrayed him and ran off with a local cultivator, right?" Hong Jiantao taught him a lesson: "Jiyue, you shouldn't make fun of other people's painful past like this." Jiang Jiuyue stuck out her tongue and admitted her mistake: "I know, I definitely won't mention this in front of him. I just thought of it and blurted it out." "But, uncle, is this Xiao Changqing as powerful as you say? Does he have a chance to become a second-level talisman master like Senior Brother Lu? You haven't even praised me like this before!" Lu Qiu was also curious about this. Becoming a second-level talisman master is arguably more difficult than becoming a foundation-building cultivator! Just like Nanshanfang, there are six foundation-building monks, but none of them has second-level skills. For example, if Lu Qiu did not break through to become a second-level talisman master, but only broke through to the foundation-building stage, the sect would still recruit him back, but would not show such importance and would not send a foundation-building elder to invite him specifically. "I just said there is a slight possibility." Hong Jiantao smiled. He was indeed not very sure, but he thought that Xiao Changqing's talent was beyond his expectations and that he was a promising talent. Becoming a second-level magician is still too difficult for these mediocre monks. Back then...it wasn't that easy for him. …… …… "29 low-grade spirit stones. This is your reward for this month." Xiao Changqing took the bag from the shopkeeper and looked at the gray stones inside. Although they were not very smooth and not very beautiful, they exuded a faint spiritual fluctuation. They were thousands of times more valuable than any jewels in the world! Even though he had already estimated his salary for this month, Xiao Changqing couldn't help but feel excited when he actually received it. My predecessor had been in the world of immortal cultivation for more than ten years, and the most he had saved was only five spirit stones. He had never had such a large income. During the time he traveled through time, he suffered from poverty. He dared not do anything and could not enjoy anything. After get off work every day, I can only go back to the miserable shantytown.
"Finally I have money!" "Move first! Then find a third item to equip!" "Then, if there are any remaining spirit stones, I will go and enjoy them! I can't afford to eat at Laifeng Tower for now, but I can always try what other spirit foods taste like and how mysterious they are..." "Also, I've often heard other basic talisman masters in the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion discussing that the Kun Xiu in Fireworks Alley has beautiful looks, figures and temperaments that can make people feel like they are in heaven. Once you go there, you will never want to leave... Ahem, let's talk about it later." (End of this chapter)