Immortal Cultivation: Starting from Improving Spiritual Root Qualification

After Zhou Xun ate Lingmi porridge, he went out to the West Square.

When we arrived at Shixi Square, many monks had gathered here. They gathered together in twos and threes, chatting in low voices or standing alone.

A high platform about one foot high and covering an area of ​​half an acre has been erected in the center of the square. There are several antique chairs on it, but no one is sitting on it at this time.

It seemed that the registration had not started yet, so Zhou Xun randomly chose a corner and waited quietly.

"Little brother, we meet again!"

At this time, a deep sound came from beside him, like an ancient chime bell.

Zhou Xun looked up and saw an old man in somewhat shabby clothes but with a graceful appearance, greeting him with a smile.

Judging from his face, it was the old man whom he had inquired about a month ago.

"What a fate. I didn't expect to meet Taoist brother here again!" Zhou Xun saluted the old man and said with a smile.

Zhou Xun had a good impression of this enthusiastic old man.

"Hey, my little brother has actually broken through to the third level of qi training. I think he is going to have a chance to become an alchemy apprentice. I am really happy and congratulated!" The old man's eyes moved slightly and he cupped his hands in congratulations.

"I was lucky. After I learned the news that day, I spent all my money to buy a Qi-Entraining Pill and gave it a try. Unexpectedly, I really made a breakthrough. Otherwise, I really don't know how to live in the future!"

Zhou Xun told him the excuse he had thought of for a long time.

There is a record in the alchemy shop of Zhou Xun's purchase of Qi-entraining pills. With the aid of the pills, others would only think that he was lucky.

"The little brother left in a hurry that day to buy Qi-entraining pills?" The old man was surprised.

"Not bad," Zhou Xun nodded.

"When faced with an opportunity, if you act decisively and compete with your wealth, my little brother will definitely have a great future!" The old man showed admiration in his eyes.

"Brother Taoist, I just had a hothead. I spent all my savings to buy that Qi-Entraining Pill. When I think about it afterwards, I still regret it!" Zhou Xun said in annoyance.

"Hahaha, little brother, I don't know. Since that day, the price of Qi-inducing pills has skyrocketed, reaching a peak of nearly eighty spiritual essences!"

"I think if my little brother regrets it later, he can still make a fortune by returning the elixir!" The old man stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"After hearing what Brother Dao said, I really regret it!" Zhou Xun couldn't help but smile.

"My little brother is really an interesting person. My surname is Xiao, don't you know?"

"Look for it next week!"

"Zhou Xun." The old man muttered his name and nodded slightly.

Then he said goodbye.

"I still have something important to do. Let's chat with Brother Zhou next time we meet!"

Zhou Xun also said goodbye.

There was something strange in my heart.

The two encounters were both accidental. The old man was so sure that the two of them could meet again that he shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

Just after the hour passed, a voice suddenly sounded from the high platform.

Everyone in the square looked up and saw several figures leaping up, led by a middle-aged man with a square face who was about forty years old and imposing.

"I, Lin Zhishan, am the deacon elder of Danbao Pavilion. I will preside over today's recruitment meeting!"

Alchemy Pavilion is the property of the Lin family, and it is also the largest elixir shop in Hongyefang.

Although Master Yunku is the chief alchemist of Danbao Pavilion, he is not a member of the Lin family, but a guest of the Lin family.

It is said that his surname is Xiao. He was hunted near Hongyefang decades ago and was rescued by the elder of the Lin family. Therefore, he joined the Lin family and became a guest minister.

Later, under the leadership of Master Yunku, Danbao Pavilion transformed from an ordinary elixir shop into the largest elixir workshop in Hongyefang in just a few years.

Up to now, Danbao Pavilion has opened a branch to Baiyun Fairy City thousands of miles away, and the Lin family has also taken this opportunity to reach the second place from the bottom of the four major families, second only to the Wu family.

And Lin Zhishan is Master Yunku's eldest disciple, a first-level high-grade alchemist, and a master of the ninth level of Qi training!

"Wasn't Lin Zhishan sent to take charge of the Danbao Pavilion branch in Baiyun Immortal City? Why is he back now?"

The person who was well-informed began to discuss.

"It is said that Lin Zhishan was an orphan and was not valued in the family. It was Master Yunku who recognized talents with his keen eye and discovered his talent for alchemy. He later accepted him as his direct disciple and taught him the art of alchemy. This is how he became famous. today!"

"Yes, Lin Zhishan is like a father to Master Yunku. He must have learned about Master Yunku's breakthrough and came back to congratulate him in person!"

"The teacher is kind and the disciple is filial, it is truly a story that will last forever!"

"For this conference, a total of ten apprentices and thirty handymen will be recruited."

"Alchemy apprentices must be under 18 years old and have reached the third level of Qi training before they can sign up. Then, we will select 20 people from among them,"

"After half a year of cultivation, ten people have been selected as real alchemy apprentices!"

"The spirit contract servants are required to be under thirty years old and have a third level of Qi training or above, or to be under eighteen years old and above a second level of Qi training! Then we will directly select 30 people and sign a contract with them!"

"Those who are interested can sign up in the audience," Lin Zhishan pointed to the audience.

Zhou Xun hurriedly looked around and saw several temporary wooden sheds in front of the high platform.

There is a long sail hanging on the top of the wooden shed, with inscriptions such as "alchemy apprentice" and "spiritual contract servant".

There was already a long queue in front of the wooden shed.

Zhou Xun chose a place where the alchemy apprentices lined up.

"Zhou Xun, come and sign up too!"

As soon as Fang stood still, a familiar voice came from behind him.

Zhou Xun hurriedly turned his head and looked.

It was Wei Shangren,

Standing next to him was a handsome man in his twenties, who looked somewhat similar to Wei Shangren. He was the brother of his first-level talisman master, Wei Shangli.

Zhou Xun has worked as a handyman in Miaofu Pavilion for many years, so the two of them naturally recognize each other.

"It turns out it's Brother Wei. Why did he come here? Could it be that he also wants to switch to the Lin family and become an alchemy apprentice?" Zhou Xun smiled slightly and said.

"Brother Zhou is joking, my second brother and I are just here to accompany our third brother to register!" The handsome young man was not annoyed at all when he heard this, and explained casually, with a gentle tone that made people feel like spring breeze.

"I've met Master Wei Fu!" Zhou Xun raised his hand.

Then he looked at the young man beside him, who Zhou Xun had never seen before.

With red lips and white teeth, he looks very similar to Wei Shangli.

"This person is so young and has already reached the third level of Qi training. His talent is extraordinary. I have to be more vigilant!"

Wei Shangli's third brother also bowed respectfully to Zhou Xun:

"Brother Zhou is a name that Shangyi often hears mentioned by his elder brother. When I saw him today, he really has an extraordinary temperament! We will both be apprentices in alchemy in the future, so I will ask for more advice!"

In his words, he seemed extremely confident about passing the selection.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he was heartbroken, as if he had faced green tea in his previous life.

However, his face remained calm and he smiled slightly and said: "Easy to say, easy to say!"

Afterwards, the few of them chatted happily, as if they were old friends they hadn't seen for many years.

Soon, the people at the front of the queue had signed up, and then it was Zhou Xun’s turn.