Strange mountains and rivers

Chen Huaisheng can roughly feel the complicated and unspeakable feeling in this junior sister's heart, but this junior sister Ding has become a disciple of the master and has made rapid progress, and is now at the fifth level of Qi refining.

The reason why she caught Shang Jiuling's eye was not just because she was Ding Zongshou's great-granddaughter. Her qualifications and talents were definitely above the standard, otherwise Shang Jiuling would not have accepted her.

His mother was only at the seventh level of Qi refining, but she was already at the fifth level. Under Shang Jiuling's sect, it shouldn't be difficult to break through the seventh level of Qi refining in five to eight years.

Shang Jiuling also felt the touch in the heart of his youngest female disciple. Even he was shocked, let alone her.

His father had just established the foundation, but he was over fifty. He was considered a young hero in the sect, but compared with Chen Huaisheng, he was not on the same level.

With this huge contrast, it's no wonder she was a little distracted.

"Senior Brother Chen's progress is simply unbelievable. I remember that when we first met the year before last, he was just like my mother at the seventh level of Qi training, right? It's only been two years, and Senior Brother has already established the foundation."

Ding Xizhen couldn't help but sigh, her words were full of longing, aftertaste, and a bit of excitement.

She didn't think as much as her parents or even her grandfather and great-grandfather. After all, she was only a girl of seventeen or eighteen years old, and the Ding family didn't instill too many other thoughts in her.

And she also has two younger brothers, one of whom is only twelve years old and has just awakened his spiritual roots. His parents' thoughts should be on his younger brother.

Of course, as a daughter of the Ding family, it is necessary to choose a suitable Taoist companion in the sect. This suitable choice is naturally conducive to consolidating the Ding family's position in the Chonghua sect in the future.

Facing this little junior sister's lament, Chen Huaisheng had no choice but to answer: "Brother Yu has had some opportunities in the past two years, such as fighting against the Yuelu Sect, and he also gained some insights during his practice, so he entered the country a little faster, but With Junior Sister’s qualifications and Master’s teachings, Brother Yu believes that Junior Sister will be able to catch up in a few years.”

Everyone knows that just listening to such words is enough, but Ding Xizhen is still very happy, which shows that this senior brother still recognizes his qualifications and talents.

"Thank you for your encouragement, senior brother. My little sister has become a disciple of the master. In addition to receiving the daily teachings from the master, I also hope to communicate and learn more with the senior brothers. I also hope that the senior brothers will not hesitate to teach me."

Ding Xizhen was very good at talking. After all, she came from a group of casual cultivators. Since she was able to join Shang Jiuling's sect, her grandfather and parents must have made special arrangements.

"Well, I may disappoint my junior sister. Brother Yu is usually at Yunzhong Mountain and rarely comes to the mountain gate..." Chen Huaisheng smiled.

But Ding Xizhen was not willing to give up, and smiled sweetly: "What if little sister comes to Yunzhong Mountain? I have long heard about senior brother's Bailu Cave Mansion Yasai Paradise on Earth. Little sister has never been there before being invited by senior brother. …”

Chen Huaisheng subconsciously glanced at Shang Jiuling, who was sitting on the side with a smile and said nothing. He had no choice but to say: "Of course you are welcome. If the junior sister can come, Brother Yu will naturally sweep the bed and wait for her."

This was a bit of a language error, and it seemed to have more special meaning for the senior brother and sister, but the two of them and even Shang Jiuling didn't care.

Shang Jiuling was even thinking that if Chen Huaisheng really became a Taoist couple with Ding Xizhen, it would be a win-win situation and would be of great benefit to the stability of the sect.

As for the fact that Fang Baoqi had always lived in Chen Huaisheng Cave, Shang Jiuling naturally knew it.

However, Fang Baoqi has an indifferent personality and does not want to make progress. It seems that it is difficult for him to achieve much in his practice. Chen Huai was forced to advance to the seventh level of Qi Refining.

In contrast, Xizhen is much more motivated. It is not impossible before he reaches forty, and his future is much brighter.

Besides, the Chonghua Sect itself cannot help but practice dual cultivation, and it is normal to have one or two Taoist companions. For example, many of the disciples from the original Lingyun Sect are dual cultivations with two or three Taoist companions.

When Chen Huaisheng left, Shang Jiuling was still whispering, while Ding Xizhen stood aside knowingly and waited until Chen Huaisheng and Shang Jiuling finished talking before coming over gracefully.

"Senior brother, it's settled, my little sister will come to Bailu Cave to visit in the next few days..." Ding Xizhen blinked: "I didn't know that senior brother will go to Bianjing Taoist Association this time..."

Chen Huaisheng didn't expect that this girl was very thoughtful and didn't care: "Yes, even if we are about to leave in the next few days, my junior sister will also go?"

"Well, although my little sister may not have the chance to play, I still hope to go to Bianjing to see the grand scene." Ding Xizhen looked forward to it: "Then I hope to be able to go with my senior brother."

Under the face of the other party's dimple-filled smile, Chen Huaisheng couldn't bear to refuse, so he could only reluctantly nod: "If you want to go, there will definitely be someone flying to see you off from the sect, and you must be traveling with us."

"Then senior brother, we have made an agreement." The smile on Ding Xizhen's face could be easily melted into people's hearts, which made Chen Huaisheng scream in his heart.

This girl seems to have practiced spiritual seals? Those who practice this way are usually based on a strong mind, which means they are good at spells and talismans.

After Chen Huaisheng left, Ding Xizhen's smile still looked back in his heart, which surprised him.

I have established a foundation, and I ask myself that not everyone can leave a deep impression in my heart, but this girl can do it, and she is extraordinary.

The spiritual seal of his practice was not given by his master, it was either passed down from his family, or he had another method.

There are many such situations in practicing sects, and there is no taboo against studying separately.

As long as it can help improve one's spiritual realm and magic, and is not against the laws of heaven or harmful to the harmony of heaven and earth, all are welcome.

Of course, this situation is not common in itself, even if your own sect's skills are enough for you to practice, not to mention those who are greedy for more than they can chew and those who practice haphazardly are basically those who are not generally qualified and will not go far.

When he arrived at Wu Tianen's Taoist temple, Wu Tianen's mood was really complicated.

He was still very proud of his success in attacking the second level of foundation building the year before last.

But after seeing that Lingyun Sect was merged, many foundations were added to the sect, and many of them were in the middle and high levels of foundations. My second level of foundation suddenly looked a little bleak.

He also thought that maybe after a new year, he should retreat for another two years to practice, and strive to reach the third level of foundation building earlier. He even made an appointment with Gou Yiwei to retreat together.

He originally thought that people like Wang Yao and Xu Tianfeng would catch up soon, and he was mentally prepared for it, but he really didn't expect Chen Huaisheng to build a foundation so quickly.

He knew that Chen Huaisheng could build a foundation and would not even be slow, but he thought it would take a year or two no matter what.

No, one or two years is a bit exaggerated. After all, this guy has only reached his peak for a few months. From the ninth level of Qi refining to foundation building in three years, it should be a very amazing performance, but now...

Glancing at Wu Tianen's expression, Chen Huaisheng felt complicated inside.

He knew how much this situation would affect the other person's state of mind, but he was helpless.

This kind of situation cannot be covered up, but it is easy to make people unhappy, especially Wu Tianen. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is very kind to him, so it is better to come out openly.

"Hey, Huaisheng, you said you just built the foundation, so lightly, skillfully and casually, I don't know what to say, in my heart..."

Wu Tianen adjusted quickly, but no matter how he adjusted, the bitterness in his heart could not go away.

He also knew that he should be happy for Chen Huaisheng, and he should also be happy. After all, Chen Huaisheng was brought in by himself. If he hadn't taken it in with his own efforts, Chen Huaisheng might never have had such a good fortune, and the Chonghua Sect would also have to There is no such disciple who can definitely be called a genius.

But compared to himself, he really felt that he shouldn't be happy.

I am almost ninety years old and have only reached the second level of Qi refining. Maybe in three to five years, or even two to three years, this guy will catch up with me?

What a monster he brought back.

"Master, without your support, it would be impossible for me to reach this point." Chen Huaisheng said sincerely, "Master, I will always remember my kindness."

Wu Tianen let out a long breath and finally felt relieved: "This is still your own ability and destiny. However, Huaisheng, I'm afraid you will now become the target of many people in our sect, those who are unconvinced and those who are envious. , those who are suspicious, and of course, they even think that you are acting like this to show off and deliberately suppress them..."

"You are trying to suppress them by being in the limelight?" Chen Huaisheng smiled, "Who is so boring? If I have the ability, why don't they also suppress me by being in the limelight?"

"Since you just came from the head brother, you should understand who I am talking about." Wu Tianen sighed, "The sect's strength has indeed increased greatly, but it has also brought some hidden dangers, and everyone seems not so united. With one mind, there are many twists and turns, and there are many yin and yang in the words. Even the head brother is trying to figure out these and strive for balance. If this continues, if too much thought is put on these, I am afraid it will affect everyone. "

How could Chen Huaisheng not know the problem here?

This is an inevitable side effect of the sect's rapid expansion, especially if it expands and grows in such a way.

To solve these problems, we can only continue to develop and grow through endogenous development and growth, rather than relying on external mergers and acquisitions.

Shang Jiuling has realized this, so he wants to push himself out and use his own examples to prove and influence the new disciples who have come from Hebei, Yiyang and Langling in recent years, and promote the development of the entire sect. Cohesion.

From this point of view, the leader Shang Jiuling is still qualified.

"Uncle, the head master has also discovered this, so he wants to use this Bianjing Shangyuan Taoist meeting to temper and integrate our sect and form a consensus of working together with the same hatred and enemy. Even the disciples are forced to Being dragged in by him, I have to participate in this Taoist meeting." Chen Huaisheng said with a helpless smile: "The disciple didn't want to participate."