Strange mountains and rivers

Everyone dispersed.

Shang Jiuling only kept Chen Huaisheng.

"Your suggestion is very pertinent. We should introduce external forces to enrich our Chonghua sect. Although the Ding family is small, their strength is not weak. Will they be too big to lose in the future?"

Shang Jiuling's direct question made Chen Huaisheng a little uncomfortable: "Master, if everyone in the sect has such thoughts, then I suggest it is best not to introduce the Ding family to the family."

"Oh?" Shang Jiuling laughed: "Is it so serious?"

"The Ding family is not stupid, and Ding Zongshou is neither." Chen Huaisheng said: "Although we and the Ding family need each other, if we are suspicious from the beginning, we will definitely have to go our separate ways. Even if it is urgent, it will be difficult to stay together. , if it is a critical moment, it will be even more dangerous."

"I understand, what you mean is that we need to show enough sincerity from beginning to end to impress each other?"

Shang Jiuling increasingly felt that Chen Huaisheng could be of great use, regardless of his cultivation, but his style, magnanimity and vision were beyond the reach of many people.

"Master, I'm not impressed, but sincerely explaining the significance of the Ding family's merging into our Chonghua sect. There is no need to deny that we are the masters, but it can also explain the benefits to us of the Ding family's merging. As for the significance to their Ding family, I think it’s more convincing if it’s demonstrated through actual actions.”

Chen Huaisheng spoke sincerely. He sincerely hopes to include the Ding family, which is very beneficial to the Chonghua faction now.

Moreover, a small casual cultivator family like the Ding family will definitely have side effects once it is included in the Chonghua sect, but it will soon be annihilated by the expanding power of the Chonghua sect. Given time, it will not be difficult to integrate into one.

Shang Jiuling nodded in approval, "Well, let's not talk about the Ding family. Let's talk about yourself. I have witnessed your entry. Lei Fa entered the country very quickly, faster than I thought. It's very good. It looks like This more than one month of retreat will be of great benefit to you."

"Yes, it's just that the spiritual realm cultivation is a little slower." Chen Huaisheng responded respectfully.

"It's not too slow. Huai Sheng, you have to remember that any practice has ups and downs like waves in the water. You can't always be on the crest of the wave." Shang Jiuling patiently explained: "You are already very fast, even It seems to me that you have gone too fast. You still have time. I also know your characteristics. Every major experience can bring you new insights, but you cannot ignore the accumulation of daily lessons. Both Indispensable.”

Chen Huaisheng nodded silently.

He knew that what Shang Jiuling said was true, but the existence of the three cauldron spirits in his body could not be detected by observation. His path of cultivation was destined to be different from anyone else's, but he also recognized the other party's suggestion, which was necessary. The accumulation of daily lessons is equally important to yourself.

"So you'd better not go out this year and find a place to practice peacefully. It doesn't necessarily have to be in the current Taoist temple." Shang Jiuling made the final decision.

Chen Huaisheng's mind was slightly moved, "Master, what you mean is that disciples can search for the Cave Spiritual Land outside Longlin Plain?"

"Well, those at advanced levels of Qi refining can consider doing this, but they need to pay attention to safety." Shang Jiuling muttered: "We are not completely familiar with the Wolong Ridge side. We are still familiar with the Canglong Bei and Longshou Peak. It’s very shallow, so it’s best not to go that way. If you must choose that way, it’s best to stay closer to Longlinyuan.”

This is considered a green light for Chen Huaisheng.

Building a cave by yourself means that you can choose your own spiritual field and land, and you can also arrange your own manpower, including apprentices, Taoist companions, attendants, Taoists, etc. It is similar to a small mountain.

According to the original rules, apart from those who are strong in foundation building, there are only direct disciples of the master, but they all need special approval.

After arriving in Hebei, the disciples of the head sect were no longer allowed to build their own caves outside, mainly because of safety concerns.

Shang Jiuling also saw the shortcomings of the sect's disciples in Langling.

The same kind of learning in the Chuan Gong Academy can be done at the most basic stage. For example, when Qi refining is not completed and Qi refining is at the first or second level, more basic exercises will be practiced, which will have little impact.

But entering the third level of Qi refining involves attacking the middle stage of Qi refining. The disadvantages of the kind of Taoist masters who take turns teaching in a flood-like way suddenly become apparent.

Each disciple has different Taoist bones, different spiritual root attributes, and very different learning and understanding abilities, which all require Taoist masters to teach according to their aptitude.

In particular, many of them require more intimate and long-term contact in order to understand their details and make reasonable arrangements.

The learning method in the Chuangong Academy is very suitable for disciples with good talent, high understanding, and strong self-discipline, but there are not many such disciples, so now the sect is open to accepting disciples, but because of worries about completely liberalizing the qualifications of many new entry disciples The waste of endowment may mislead the children, so relevant conditions are specially attached.

For example, foundation building can be unrestricted. For example, for advanced Qi refining levels, the general requirement is to be above the ninth level of Qi refining and approved by the sect, while for other advanced Qi refining levels, special approval is required, such as Zhao Sitian.

Similarly, after accepting disciples, the sect's merit training academy must also have an assessment mechanism for the apprentices.

Not only must the disciples’ entrance be assessed, but there are also requirements for the disciples themselves.

For example, if a disciple of the first level of Qi Refining is accepted as your disciple, then he will be promoted to the second level of Qi Refining within three years, which is within the normal category and can receive relevant rewards. However, if he has not advanced for five years, he will be punished. Both rewards and punishments are passed. Honor it as Master’s monthly example.

For another example, you cannot say that after you accept a disciple, you can just focus on teaching them. You also have requirements for your own spiritual advancement, you cannot stagnate, and you also have years to advance.

This also forces Taoist masters to be more cautious when recruiting disciples, and would rather be short-term than indiscriminate.

The most typical one is Zhao Sitian, who only accepted Ren Wuchen as his disciple.

People like Zhu Fengbi and You Shaoyou are also very strict and cautious.

"Disciple has not yet considered accepting disciples." Chen Huaisheng said quickly.

"What is the status of the daughter of Yun He and Luo Xiu Yue in your place?" Shang Jiuling glanced at Chen Huaisheng, "This is a matter of time. Of course, I hope that you can reach the stage where you can attack the foundation as soon as possible. .”

There is no point in explaining more, and Chen Huaisheng is too lazy. Anyway, with Shang Jiuling's opening, he can find a suitable Lingshan cave on Canglongbei.

It turns out that Dongxuan Sect left many ruins on this land, as well as many cave mansions.

Because the terrain of Longlinyuan is the lowest, it is most suitable for the main building community, so the main buildings of the mountain gate are here.

But as a Taoist master who wants to practice quietly, he needs to choose a quieter place and at the same time take into account his own needs for spiritual materials.

Building a cave by yourself means that you have to take care of all your daily needs by yourself. Although it has a little more freedom, the cost will be much higher.

If you want to cultivate spiritual fields and land, plant spiritual grass and spiritual plants, tame spiritual beasts and monsters, and open alchemy rooms, you need manpower, usually Taoist seeds. Of course, there is no shortage here in Fuyang.

But once recruited, you have to take care of their food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Unlike those in Da Zhao, the Taoists in Hebei are willing to come to the mountain gate, even if they work as handymen, and are not willing to stay in the local clan and become elites.

The cruel real environment makes the fertility rate and mortality rate in Hebei higher, and many Taoist species are willing to stay in the mountain gate.

Firstly, the quality of life is more guaranteed, and secondly, once they have a child with an innate Taoist seed, they will have a greater chance of being favored by the sect and starting to practice Taoism. This factor is very important.

Min Qingyu couldn't help but cheered when he heard that Chen Huaisheng was looking for a cave to live alone in again.

It’s not that the Shanmen Daoshe is not good, but there are too many elders in the Shanmen, and everyone is a spiritual practitioner. If there is any movement, they have to use bans to soundproof it. It is never that convenient and free.

What a wonderful thing it would be if you could find a cave spiritual place that you like and build it according to your own wishes.

"Taoist, oh, Brother Sheng,..." With a slightly red face, Min Qingyu finally changed his title. He still called him Master in front of others, but when they were alone, he could call him Brother Sheng.

Chen Huaisheng looked at the blush on the woman's cheeks and couldn't help but think of Fang Baoqi again.

This girl and Bao Qi are completely opposite.

Fang Baoqi is dignified and cool in front of others, but when the two of them are alone, she is extremely charming, especially when they are on the bed, she flatters her so that she can be extremely happy.

And this girl is generous and graceful in front of others, but she is extremely shy in bed.

"Brother Sheng, what does the sect mean that you will not be allowed to participate in other matters, and that you will be allowed to practice with peace of mind in the next two or three years?" Min Qingyu was very smart and understood it as soon as he heard it, "Including the Ding family's affairs, …”

"Well, I shouldn't be allowed to go. Ding Zongshou's status is unusual. If I want to sincerely invite him, either the head master or the first uncle will go. It seems that the head master will be the most likely to go in person."

Shang Jiuling didn't go to White Tower City with him, so he would probably go there by himself. Instead, he arranged for him to find another cave. Naturally, he hoped that he could improve his cultivation as soon as possible.

If the Ding family is really included as a whole, even if it does not change the sect's power structure in the long run, it will be different for Shang Jiuling and Zhu Fengbi.

The sudden addition of a Zi Mansion and several mid-to-high-level foundation building levels can immediately greatly increase the high-end strength of the sect. This is obvious and will inevitably have an impact on the entire sect structure.

As the leader, he needs to consider more.

The best way is to try to improve the inherent strength of the Chonghua faction as soon as possible, so as to balance the impact of external entry.

From this perspective, Chen Huaisheng thinks it is also a good thing. It can further stimulate the original monks of the Chonghua Sect to feel pressure and put themselves under pressure, just like a catfish entering, bringing different effects.

Maintaining this posture of being able to introduce casual cultivation at any time can be a stimulating effect for everyone.