Mo Shuang Mountain.
It does not refer to a specific mountain, but a general term for a large area of ​​immortal mountains.
The entire Mo Shuang Mountain has one main peak, six side peaks and one back mountain. All of them are located on the earth veins of the East. It is the place with the richest spiritual energy in the East.
The main peak is called "Moshan". Mo Jun, who founded the sect, used this name to commemorate his former sect. It is also the foundation of Moshuang Mountain.
The sect's main hall and weapon storage pavilion are located on the main peak.
Three of the other six side peaks are the caves of the three elders, and are also the places where the inner sect disciples usually practice and live. They are Shangtong Peak, where the eldest sister, the elder who teaches skills, Shi Yan, lives.
Check out Shangxian Peak where Elder Sanbao lives.
And Tianzhi Peak where the law enforcement elder Liu Chu is located.
Among the remaining three side peaks, the most desolate and the one on the edge belongs to the outer sect. Its name is not very nice, called "Ming Gui". No one paid attention to it before, and it was used as a place for disciples to compete and play.
Now, it is the territory of the outer sect elder Wang Liufu.
However, our elder was very absurd in the past, so until now, Minggui Peak has only some temporary houses and buildings built by Elder Wang using magic tools.
It looks bald and not shiny at all.
It seemed to represent the awkward position of the outer sect in Mo Shuang Mountain.
As for the last two side peaks, one is the "Jingyong" peak, which is specially used to store various refining materials. The precious demon king's dragon bones mentioned earlier are stored in this place.
There is also a peak called Feiming Peak.
Apart from the main peak of Moshan Mountain, this is the place where spiritual energy gathers. There is a hall dedicated to disciples making tools here. There are also some underground spirit caves filled with spiritual energy, which are reserved for disciples to use when they are about to break through.
As for the mountain behind.
Inside, there is a place for the sect to punish disciples and reflect on their mistakes, as well as a specially opened medicine garden.
Specializes in growing various spiritual plants.
Although most high-level cultivators know some techniques of alchemy and medicine making, there is only one true master of alchemy in Mo Shuang Mountain, and that is Wang Liufu's master, the elder Cha Sanbao who has little presence.
Therefore, this back mountain was also managed by Elder Sanbao in the past.
From this information, it can be seen that although there are not many people in Mo Shuang Mountain, the formal cultivators include the head monk Mo Jun and the second and third generation disciples who are currently traveling outside.
There are only thirty-six of them, which can be described as a declining population.
But everything a big sect should have can be found in Mo Shuang Mountain.
These immortal cultivation craftsmen are just purely lazy. From the leader to the disciples, they are all very Buddhist, so they don’t really want to expand the sect, but all the foundations have been laid.
As long as the leader opens the door, Mo Shuang Mountain will be able to replenish its staff within a dozen years.
But why didn't they do that?
This is a question that has troubled Jiang Xia for a long time. After thinking about it, Lao Jiang still couldn't come up with a suitable answer.
He had too little information.
All the information about Mo Shuang Mountain comes from Wang Liufu and Shi Rui. Although these two people are inner disciples, their level is not high after all.
Moreover, Jiang Xia was an outsider at that time, so even if they knew something, they could not tell Jiang Xia openly.
It is foreseeable that this question will continue to bother Lao Jiang for a long time until he gets enough information to infer the answer.
Or just get the answer directly from someone.
Unfortunately, ever since Lao Jiang came to Mo Shuang Mountain, he has been like a Mercury retrograde, with nothing going his way. He made it to the initiation ceremony without any major incidents, but was ambushed by an unknown force.
He was exiled before he even had a chance to speak properly to Elder Shi Yan.
Therefore, he could no longer get the answer from his "master", but this exile was actually not a bad thing.
Although Jiang Xia lost his master's "care".
But he was free.
"Fuck freedom!"
In the middle of the night, Jiang Xia, wearing a loose Taoist robe, walked out of the private courtyard where he lived and cursed in a low voice.
What happened today made him feel unhappy and it was difficult to get over it.
Now walking in the quiet mountains, the light of the bright moon above my head is cast through the sea of ​​clouds, like sky lanterns, scattering on the top of Minggui Peak, adding a sense of quietness and coolness.
Jiang Xia looked down from the top of the mountain.
You can see a lit bonfire halfway up the mountain. That’s the Wasteland Gang’s instructors, having a “social gathering” with the outer disciples who have been training for most of the day.
After all, we are from the same school.
You can be ruthless and impartial during training, but you must maintain good relationships in private.
There was also faint harmonica music coming from below, probably a wasteland warrior performing his "talent". A silly monster who liked to join in the fun was also there.
Hearing them chatting happily on the communication frequency band, it means they are in a good mood now.
Su led a few people to patrol halfway up the mountain. Although Mo Shuang Mountain was very safe, there were still wild beasts in the forest, which was nothing for the cultivators.
But there are still twenty or thirty mortals outside the sect.
Necessary safety measures must be put in place.
As for Shi Rui and the little fat boy, they had been busy all day and were now fast asleep.
This place is different from Fengshan and Fengyang County. It is very quiet here, as if it is separated from the world. It does not have the happiness of mortals, but also does not have the worries of mortals.
It is truly a pure place for spiritual practice.
Jiang Xia stood alone in the darkness, away from the moonlight. He smoked a cigarette to calm himself down and took another look at the bustling scene halfway up the mountain.
He shook his head and turned to walk in another direction.
There is also a small courtyard over there, which is larger. Under the moonlight, it looks like a temple with a beautiful dome shape. There are two lifelike stone sculptures of exotic animals at the door.
When Jiang Xia approached, the heads of the two stone sculptures moved slowly, and they stared at Jiang Xia with their eyes made of red jade spirit stone. After a moment, they looked away and let Jiang Xia walk into the yard.
That is also a work of Mohist craftsmanship.
It is called a spirit stone figurine.
They are generally used for guarding. When encountering an invader, they will activate and attack. Their bodies are tough and they are not afraid of sharp weapons. The more advanced ones can also use some common spells.
Such spirit stone figurines are everywhere in the entire Mo Shuang Mountain.
Jiang Xia walked along the winding stone path, passing through the spiritual plants on both sides of the courtyard that were emitting various colors of light, bypassed a small pond, and looked at the koi fish in the pond.
This sight made him shocked.
He is indeed a great monk.
Even the ornamental fish were intelligent little monsters. When Jiang Xia looked at them, they also stared at him with dead eyes across the water.
To be honest, at this quiet time of the month, such a scene is a bit creepy.
Lao Jiang raised his middle finger towards the deliberately scary koi fish, straightened his clothes, and walked to the quaint house built with red spiritual wood with lights on.
He put his hands forward, overlapped them and extended his thumbs, stood straight, and then bowed slightly.
Standard Mohist etiquette.
It also has the style of ancient Spring and Autumn rituals.
"New disciple Jiang Xia has come here at the invitation of the elders."
He said softly.
The next moment, the door of the lighted room in front of him moved a little to the left. Ruyue, who was wearing Mohist Taoist robes, stood behind the open door and smiled at the boss.
He made a "please" gesture again.
Ruyue was assigned to be the last disciple of Elder Sanbao. Shi Rui said that this was a reward and compensation from the sect leader for Elder Sanbao's many years of hard work for the sect.
Ruyue has the fate of Bai Ze and is a person of great fortune. Although she is already a subordinate of Jiangxia, she has become a master and disciple with Elder Sanbao, and she will also share some of her fate and fortune with the elder.
For a cultivator who is deeply versed in metaphysics, this is indeed a rare compensation.
"Master has been waiting for you, Boss."
Jiang Xia took off his cloth boots and walked into the room, then he heard Ruyue say on the radio behind him:
"He seems to have something to tell you, so I won't bother you two. Also, Boss...if you really need anything, I'll keep the door open for you tonight."
After saying that, Ruyue turned around and ran out with a flushed face as if she was escaping.
This made Old Jiang look a little embarrassed.
Ruyue wasn't so proactive before.
What's wrong with this girl?
Alas, it is better not to have other relationships between superiors and subordinates casually, otherwise it will be very troublesome.
Lao Jiang is very principled in this regard.
"Haha, as soon as my disciple came to see me today, I could tell that she was in love. I wanted to ask her if she already had a Taoist partner.
But now it seems that she has developed some feelings for Jiang Xiaoyou.
This is normal.
I heard that my disciple had a difficult life, and it was only because he met you that he was able to escape from the abyss. It is not uncommon for me to repay such a great favor with my own life.
Mortals say that a beautiful lady is the ideal match for a gentleman, but as monks, we are freer and not bound by marriage. People come and go like clouds, so if you have any ideas, you don't have to stick to them.
It is a pity to let a beauty wait in vain and let her youth fade away. "
Before Lao Jiang could say anything, the old man in the room, who was dressed in white and looked a little strange, smiled and spoke to ease his embarrassment. He also reached out and grasped the exquisite teapot and poured the fragrant tea into the cup.
When the tea is poured into the cup, white aura rises, bringing with it a refreshing fragrance.
Jiang Xia stepped forward and knelt on the cushion on the other side of the exquisite wooden table like the old man. He did not speak, but picked up the teacup and put it under his nose to sniff it.
My mind was still a little troubled, but when I smelled the fragrance, I felt instantly refreshed. After drinking the warm tea, it was more like drinking a glass of ice water in the dog days of summer, and my whole body felt comfortable.
Even the restless thoughts in my heart seemed to be calmed down in an instant.
“Good tea!”
Old Jiang sighed from the bottom of his heart, put the teacup back on the table, and thanked the old man in white who was looking at him with a smile:
"Thank you, elder."
"No problem, no problem."
The old man was indeed dressed oddly.
The white robe he was wearing was the standard Taoist robe of Mo Shuang Shan, except that the white color was not stained by any dust. On the left and right sides of the robe, there were also ink arrays connecting them like stars.
But under the long robe, he was wearing linen clothes, just like the attire of an old farmer, not very particular about style, but less majestic and more friendly.
He looks very old.
There were wrinkles on his forehead and his pupils were slightly red, which made him look a little weird. His long white hair was not combed and just draped over his shoulders.
This elder Sanbao is a great cultivator in the God Cultivation Realm, but he...
Some baldness.
Well, that's putting it mildly.
In fact, Elder Sanbao’s entire head is smooth, with only his temples and the back of his head growing hair. His hairstyle looks quite strange, as if he had shaved his head.
Jiang Xia also noticed that this great monk, who looked as kind as an old grandfather, had a strange tattoo on his left cheek. It did not look like a spell, but rather like the remnants of some tribal ritual.
Oh, right!
Elder Cha Sanbao is an ascended being.
He is not a creature from Ku Mu Territory. This tattoo might be a custom of his hometown.
Overall.
This elder exudes a gentle aura that makes people feel good about him.
"This bowl of peaceful tea can dispel the delusions in your mind and calm your sea of ​​consciousness."
Elder Sanbao didn't care about Jiang Xia's gaze.
He reached out and picked up the teapot, poured another cup of fragrant tea for Jiang Xia, and said with a smile:
"I heard about what happened to you in the sect hall today. Maybe Daoist Liu Chu was playing a joke on you. As for why he did this, I can probably guess."
The elder pushed the teacup forward and looked at Jiang Xia. He said seriously:
“I beg you, my friend, not to bear a grudge against Daoist Liu Chu.
I also heard from my disciple Liu Fu about the feud between you and the descendants of the Liu family. Perhaps you think that Liu Chu was the one who instigated this matter.
But, it’s not.
I have been fortunate enough to be accepted by Mo Shuang Mountain for more than one hundred and seventy years. I can tell you clearly that Fellow Daoist Liu Chu is that person.
Be more indifferent and stubborn.
But it is definitely not a bad intention.
He will not interfere in the feud between you and the descendants of the Liu family, let alone care about it. However, the hostility between you and Junior Brother Song Fan when you first joined the sect was a bit troublesome.
But, your master has already settled it for you.
From now on, practice diligently, and no one will bother you again, and you should stop causing trouble."
"My master?"
Jiang Xia blinked his eyes and said:
"Elder, what you mean is that my master has helped me to resolve my calamity and difficulties?"
"Um."
Elder Sanbao smiled and briefly repeated to Jiang Xia what had happened between Liu Chu and Shi Yan in the sect's main hall today. At the end, he talked about the exile of Jiang Xia and the other two.
Because it was a secret among fellow disciples, the elder could not speak openly, so he just said briefly:
“Don’t blame your master for expelling you from Shangtong Peak. I can only tell you that your master was protecting you, not because he really hated you.
Of course, your frivolous behavior did violate Fellow Daoist Shi Yan's taboo. If you want to go back to Shangtong Peak in six months, you will probably have to go through a lot of hardships."
"She knew I was being plotted against."
Jiang Xia drank his tea and shook his head and said:
“I’m not that narrow-minded, after all, I was wrong, but I’m also very curious about how my master developed such a strange personality.
Lazy, confused, and hates men. She has been practicing for three hundred years. Could it be that she has never been with a man... ahem, I mean, has she never had a Taoist partner?"
Elder Sanbao poured himself a cup of tea. He flicked his fingers and more than ten ink talismans of various colors appeared out of thin air, covered with flowing light, and fell around to form a barrier.
He then said in a low voice:
"Alas, this matter is very complicated."
"But in order to help you resolve your worries, if you want to hear it, I will break a taboo and tell you. But you must not tell anyone else!"