Chapter 100 Wang Liufu's Advice
"How did you do that!"
In the study of Liu's house, Jiang Xia was rarely furious.
He is not a person who shows his emotions on his face, and he will never use anger as a way to show his "majesty". He is very clear that people who cannot control their emotions and are dominated by emotions will find it difficult to achieve great success.
Since his rebirth, Jiang Xia has always maintained a good attitude no matter how bad the situation was.
But tonight it failed.
The scroll emitting a faint glow was placed on the desk, and Wang Liufu sat on the chair opposite Jiang Xia like a little kid who had done something wrong.
Facing Jiang Xia's scolding, Elder Wang Liufu said nothing, with embarrassment in his eyes.
He couldn't refute it.
During his cooperation with Jiang Xia, Jiang Xia performed all his duties perfectly, but something went wrong on his side at the last minute.
"Is it a waste of several minutes of your time to drive an outer disciple out of the mountain gate? Why did it take so long? And Chu Qiao's master seized the last chance?
How can I end this embarrassing situation? Elder Wang!
Jiang Xia's anger came quickly.
It goes quickly too.
He sat on Liu Ruyi's armchair made of spiritual wood, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, put one to his lips, and lit it with the silver lighter given by Mr. Crow.
In the rising smoke, Jiang Xia threw a cigarette to Elder Wang and asked in a low voice:
"Don't be silent, tell me, what's going on?"
Wang Liufu did not answer immediately.
He picked up the cigarette and put it to his lips like Jiang Xia did. It seemed that this incident happened suddenly, and the cultivator in the Cunzhen realm was also caught off guard. He now also needed something to enjoy to calm his mind.
Cigarettes are not uncommon.
There have long been water pipes, dry tobacco and even pipes in Kumu Realm. When Elder Wang Liufu was still a mortal, he also had the habit of using tobacco in his destroyed hometown world.
But after becoming a monk, he had to practice diligently and gave up these enjoyments. Decades later, he didn't feel uncomfortable smoking again.
There was no feeling of dizziness .
After all, he is a monk who has made some achievements in his practice, and his physical fitness is by no means comparable to that of ordinary people.
"call"
The outer sect elder blew out a puff of smoke and then said:
“That night, I really kicked you out of the mountain gate, but there was one last step. Although the sect has never paid much attention to the outer sect, the jade book for outer sect disciples is still there.
All we need to do is erase your name from the jade book and everything will be fine.
But when I finished dealing with the aftermath of the matter and rushed back to the outer sect Minggui Peak from my master, Liu Chu's disciple, Chu Qiao's master Song Fan, was already waiting for me there.
He stopped me.
He also said that the death of outer sect disciple Liu Ruyi had attracted the attention of the elders, so the inner sect decided to conduct a thorough investigation of the outer sect, and that this incident was also a wake-up call.
External door management can no longer be as chaotic as before.
I felt something was wrong at that moment.
I wanted to send you a letter so that you could prepare in advance, but Song Fan used this as an excuse to temporarily close the outer sect's side peak, preventing me from leaving. Elder Liu Chu is the sect's law enforcement officer, and Song Fan also has the power to conduct an open investigation.
I can’t stop it.”
"What's this?"
Jiang Xia shook his head. He looked at the glowing scroll on the table in front of him and said:
"Is Liu Chu so petty? He himself doesn't value Liu Ruyi's lineage, and the bloodline asks him for help and has to pay. Logically, there should be no friendship at all.
Why is he reacting so strongly to Liu Ruyi's death? "
"This matter should have nothing to do with Elder Liu Chu."
Wang Liufu looked around, took out a green jade bead from his sleeve and placed it on the table. As the light with the Mohist symbol lit up, the sound of the entire room was blocked out.
After doing this, he guessed:
"Elder Liu Chu's temperament is indeed... well, a bit cold. He is devoted to cultivation and has not been involved in sect affairs for many years except for enforcing the law.
It is said that he has reached the peak of the spiritual cultivation realm, and is only one step away from the Dao seeking realm.
At such an important moment, Liu Ruyi would never let him delay his own practice time.
If you ask me, this matter may not even have much to do with Chu Qiao.
Although he was hostile to you and me before, Chu Qiao is superior in both character and mind among the three generations of disciples in the sect. He can be called a gentleman, but he doesn't understand the ways of the world.
It is absolutely impossible to make such a plan.
Furthermore, what he said to you and me before he left made it very clear that he intended to resolve the problems between him and you and me in a private manner.
Therefore, if my guess is correct, this matter should have been planned by my senior brother Song Fan, which is also in line with his style of protecting his shortcomings.
Although he was Liu Chu's direct disciple, the master and the disciple were completely different.
My senior brother was very caring towards his three disciples and would not allow them to be threatened in any way. Perhaps he had heard what Junior Brother Chu Qiao had encountered in the mortal world, so he took it upon himself to avenge his disciples.
This bad luck has come upon you."
“No wonder.”
Jiang Xia nodded and said:
“No wonder Chu Qiao just now was trying to persuade me to leave Fengming Country as soon as possible and not get involved in this mess. I thought he had gone crazy.
Or maybe he's playing some trick."
"Then you shouldn't answer it."
Wang Liufu sighed and said:
“I know you have a backbone.
When you encounter this kind of situation where you are suppressed by others, your first reaction is to confront them head-on, but you also need to have backbone at certain times. In this situation, leaving Fengming Country is your best choice.
Junior-Martial-Junior Brother Chu Qiao just said it very clearly.
The way cultivators resolve grudges is very direct. Once you enter the inner gate, once you step into the Qi training stage and become a cultivator, my senior brother Song Fan will have plenty of ways to target you.
I won’t talk about anything else. Junior-nephew Chu Qiao has a straightforward personality and may not deliberately make things difficult for you, but his senior brothers Luo Lin and Liu Yun are not such generous people.
If you don’t handle it well, you will end up in a situation worse than death.”
Elder Wang emphasized his tone and said to Jiang Xia:
"You don't know much about the methods of the monks. There are many ways to keep you alive while torturing you. But then again , it's only been a few days since we last met. How come your sea of consciousness has opened?"
He looked at Jiang Xia with strange eyes and said:
"Although it is not difficult to open the sea of consciousness, I have never heard of anyone who can explore the secrets of the sea of consciousness in a mortal body within a few days."
"Maybe it's because I have a great talent for cultivation. Maybe it's because I am what you call a 'genius'."
Jiang Xia did not answer the question directly, but passed it off with a joke.
He reached out and picked up the scroll on the table, placed it in front of his eyes, and was silent for a few seconds.
explain:
"If I leave, not only will all my previous achievements be wasted, but I will also feel unhappy. As a person, the most important thing is to be happy and have clear ideas.
Since I didn't want to give in, I just accepted the threats from others.
Isn’t there still three months left anyway? "
Wang Liufu looked at him, and seeing that there was no fear on Jiang Xia's face, the elder sighed, stood up and walked forward. He waved his sleeves on the table, and seven or eight bottles and jars fell in front of Jiang Xia.
“These pills can help ordinary people enter the Qi training practice, and can also protect the heart meridian. Even if the breakthrough fails, there will be no harm. I prepared them for my disciples in the early years.
But times have changed, and I have given up the idea of accepting disciples, so I will give them all to you.
And this bottle.”
He took out a delicate little jade bottle from his sleeve, put it in Jiang Xia's hand, and said in a deep voice:
"This is what I asked for from my master. It's called the 'Foundation Building Pill'. When you are about to break through to the Qi Training Stage, take one pill. It will allow you to temporarily absorb more spiritual energy into your meridians, greatly increasing your chances of success.
It can also help you achieve better results when tempering your body through Qi training and thunder tribulation.
This pill is a rare and top-quality product, made by my master himself, so it is even more effective and is hard to come by outside. This is my apology for not doing a good job."
Wang Liufu probably really felt guilty.
When he spoke, he even stopped saying "I am a cultivator" which he always mentioned. He looked at Jiang Xia and said:
"Since you have made up your mind to fight head-on, you must be prepared. When I heard about this, my first reaction was to ask my master to accept you as a disciple after you enter the sect so that he can protect you.
But my master only has me as his disciple.
He and I are both ascenders, and our status in the sect is already awkward. If Senior Brother Song Fan's faction is determined to cause trouble for you, even with my master around, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to protect you.
So, my advice to you is to get closer to the Third Prince."
"Um?"
Jiang Xia was playing with the small jade bottle in his hand. Even without opening the lid, an intoxicating fragrance emanated from the bottle. It smelled very good, just like the finest sandalwood.
When he heard Wang Liufu's suggestion, he raised his head, looked at his round face, and said:
"You mean, you want me to apply to Shi Rui's department?"
"Um."
Wang Liufu nodded and said seriously:
“My Mo Shuang Mountain is not popular among the people, and there are only three elders below Mo Jun in the sect.
My master ascended to the Ku Mu Realm that year and then came to seek refuge with him, bringing his skills with him. He is not Mo Jun's direct disciple, so his status is a bit awkward. To be honest, in Mo Shuang Mountain, my master and I are "outsiders".
But the Third Prince's master, Elder Shi Yan, and Liu Chu were both direct disciples of the Sect Leader Mo Jun. Elder Shi Yan was also the Sect Leader's eldest disciple and Liu Chu's senior sister.
Although her school does not have as many disciples as Liu Chu's school.
At least in terms of legal principles, she has an advantage over Liu Chu .
Monk Shi Yan is the sect's martial arts teacher. Although her personality is a bit... weird and she doesn't usually take care of things other than her job duties, but when it comes down to it, she is the most legitimate successor to the sect leader, Mo Jun.
Including the third prince, Elder Shi Yan has five disciples, and they are very united on weekdays. So, if you can become Elder Shi Yan's disciple, you don't have to worry about harassment from Song Fan.
My master has promised to talk to Elder Shi Yan about this matter before you join the inner sect. If you can get through to the Third Prince and ask him to talk to his master, it shouldn't be a big problem."
"Shi Rui is so impressive?"
Jiang Xia blinked and said:
“Although he is the descendant of Elder Shi Yan in the mortal world, there is no limit to the generation difference. After all, it happened hundreds of years ago. He himself said that he has no talent for cultivation.
Why is he so highly regarded by Elder Shi Yan?"
"this……"
Wang Liufu's expression was a little strange at this moment, perhaps he didn't know whether he should say it or not. After thinking for a few seconds, he lowered his voice and said:
“Shi Rui is very favored, and the Third Prince is not without talent for cultivation. He just doesn’t want to become a cultivator. His problem is more complicated, so you can ask him yourself.
But according to gossip.
Shi Rui looks very similar to Elder Shi Yan's biological brother who lived more than 200 years ago. Plus, they are indeed related by blood, so maybe it's because of love for the brother."
After hearing this answer, Jiang Xia didn't know what to say for a moment.
After so many twists and turns in my mind, in the end it can only turn into a sigh.
"Alas, if you are born into a good family and are handsome, you can do whatever you want."
"I won't talk about this. I still have some magical instruments, all made by myself. If you need them, I'll give them to you. This is the introductory chapter of the Mo Sutra that my inner disciples of Mo Shuang Mountain practice.
You need to practice well."
Wang Liufu stood up, handed a book to Jiang Xia, and said to him with an apologetic tone:
“In the next three months, you must enter the Qi training stage no matter what. Once you have entered the door, and with the addition of some magical tools, you will at least have the power to protect yourself.
Also, this was my negligence, and I will take responsibility.
After you enter the sect, if someone bullies you, then I will…"
Elder Wang knew that he was not good at fighting. After so many years of cultivation, he always valued peace. But at this moment, he gritted his teeth and said:
“I’ll help you out!
I am at least a cultivator in the Realm of Existence of Truth. Although I am not ranked highly in the sect, I will definitely not let you be bullied even if I sacrifice my body!"
"That's not necessary, Senior Brother Wang."
Jiang Xia picked up the scroll and tossed it casually.
He looked at Wang Liufu, who looked insecure, and smiled, saying:
"I can make a career in the mortal world and become a cultivator, but I won't become a loser."
"I have also thought about how to start my spiritual practice, but I never thought that its beginning would be so wonderful. Well, let it be. I can't always play on the easy mode.
The challenge they threw out...
I'm Jiang Xia, just pick it up!"
"Snapped"
He exerted force with his left hand, and with the help of the strength of his prosthetic body, he crushed the entire scroll into pieces. A jade seal of an inner sect disciple lightly fell into Jiang Xia's hand.
He picked it up and held it before his eyes.
"This item was probably originally prepared for Liu Ruyi. It hasn't been etched with blood yet, but it has been linked to my Mo Shuang Jade Book. Once the sect's grand ceremony is held, the restrictions on it will be lifted."
Wang Liufu looked at the exquisite jade pendant and explained to Jiang Xia:
“When the time comes, you only need to drip a drop of blood into it, and you can become an inner sect disciple.
The Talent Selection Ceremony is recruiting twelve new disciples, and this is one of them. Others still have to pass four entrance tests, but you are exempt from the test. If you don't know the inside story...
I would envy you too."
Jiang Xia, however, did not have much joy. He just stared at the delicate white jade pendant in his hand that was emitting a warm glow. After a few seconds, he said to Wang Liufu with a strange expression:
"It's called a talent selection ceremony, but other people who admire the immortal way still have to work hard to perform, but I have already taken the back door and secured victory in advance. Senior Brother Wang, you tell me.
Doesn’t this feel like an appointment? "
