Strange mountains and rivers

"Actually, the overall ranking has been somewhat tilted towards the ranking of aristocratic families. In fact, the rankings of some aristocratic families are on the higher side, but this should be the meaning of the official family. The advantages of the sect are too strong. The aristocratic families can only rely on their own children. Or how to recruit talents for the family by recruiting sons-in-law? How does it compare with the sect? "

Shang Jiuling also looked down upon the family members in his words.

In his opinion, this kind of structure that relies on bloodline can never be compared with the sect's inclusive approach.

"But at critical moments, the centripetal force and cohesion of this kind of aristocratic family are closer and more solid than ordinary sects." Linghu Zui added.

"Not necessarily." Shang Jiuling shook his head: "I think there are too many people who are parasitic and attached to the aristocratic families. Instead, they become a burden to them, hollowing out the pillars, and eventually becoming a paper giant. Maybe with a little finger, You will find that they are nothing more than straw bags.”

Linghu Zui was a little shocked by Shang Jiuling's dismissive words, "Senior Brother, are you going too far?"

"Senior Brother Linghu, don't you think that the children of these aristocratic families are quite selfish, and the factions within the clan are even more fierce than the fights between clans? For the benefit of small branches, they can even betray the interests of the big clan, No worries, I have experienced it.”

Shang Jiuling was obviously touched by something, so he expressed his feelings.

Several big guys talked about these issues, but Chen Huaisheng was not interested.

However, he was thinking about how the Yuhan Sect would be merged into the Chonghua Sect and how the structure of the Chonghua Sect would be arranged in the future.

Chongyang Mountain, Wolong Ridge, and Dahuaishan Mountain are in a semi-abandoned state. Now the number of Chonghua Sect disciples plus Yuanhe Sect and Yuhan Sect disciples has skyrocketed to more than 500 people, and may even reach 600. Right and left, if the sect's resource allocation and supply guarantee are not properly planned, trouble will definitely occur.

Linghu Zui obviously had something on his mind. Did he want to stay in Chongyang Mountain? This request would probably give Shang Jiuling a huge headache.

However, Chongyang Mountain is not small. If part or even most of it is left behind, Shang Jiuling may seek forgiveness from several major sects, but there must be a guarantee.

In addition, the grievances between the sect and the Baishimen have not been resolved, so it is very necessary to maintain sufficient strength on the Chongyang Mountain side.

For the Chonghua Sect, the only way is to survive the Shangyuan Taoist Association safely, properly demonstrate the strength of the Chonghua Sect, ensure that the territory of Chongyang Mountain is in control, and gradually digest and integrate the remaining forces after the collapse of the Jiulian Sect. The most important thing in recent years.

Others, the Chonghua faction is not qualified to think too much.

After Chen Huaisheng said goodbye and left, Ding Zongshou looked at Chen Huaisheng's leaving figure thoughtfully and said in a loud voice: "Master, I feel very different about this disciple."

Linghuzui's eyes also fell on Shang Jiuling's face.

"Well, Senior Brother Ding, I have to say that there are several direct disciples. In fact, I didn't teach him much. Li Yu took them on my behalf when I was traveling in the secret realm. He took in three at a time, but Huai Sheng is indeed a little bit uncomfortable. Same."

Shang Jiuling smiled and said, "It's just that the talent in cultivation is amazing. Every year or eight in the sect, there will always be one or two people with amazing talents. Every sect has many people, but Huaisheng is more than that. He is also very good at, and even proficient in, handling general affairs. There are really very few people who have both. They say that cultivation requires a focus on no distractions and an end to ordinary thoughts. However, if our sect wants to survive and grow, we have to deal with general affairs. , sometimes I hate myself for not being a casual cultivator and being able to do whatever I want..."

Shang Jiuling's words were not hypocritical, and Linghu Zui and Ding Zongshou also understood it deeply.

They all have been the head of a sect or a family. They also know that whether it is a sect or a family, since you are the person in charge, you will inevitably be bothered by complicated and secular affairs, and you have to consider many things. , you have to make a decision.

Regarding the fate of a sect and a family, many things naturally require a lot of thought, and their practice will inevitably be affected.

But often those who reach this position can only be pushed to this position after they have made achievements in spiritual practice, which creates a situation where it is difficult to have both.

Therefore, although the sects and clans occupy an absolutely dominant position in the world of cultivation, many of those who have truly ascended to the Golden Elixir are casual cultivators, perhaps taking advantage of this undivided focus and persistence in cultivation.

"Because of this, the leader wants to train him as a disciple in the future?" Ding Zongshou said with great interest.

He originally trained Li Minghao, but Li Minghao was very talented in cultivation, but had low emotional intelligence and did not get along well with his family. He initially pursued his daughter, but she looked down on him and preferred to marry outside, so he was speechless.

"Look, I have this idea, but there will be too many variables in the future, and it will be useless to think too much. Zhao Sitian is actually not bad, and there are Zeng Guolin, Wang Chi, and, by the way, Senior Brother Linghu's favorite student Yan Chixia is also quite outstanding. …”

Hearing Shang Jiuling mention Yan Chixia, Linghuzui shook his head repeatedly: "Chixia is too rough-tempered and not suitable..."

"That's not necessarily the case." Shang Jiuling said seriously: "Don't be confused about big things, but pretend to be confused about small things. This is the temperament that can truly be in charge of a party. I think Chixia has a bit of this aspect."

Linghu Zui glanced at Shang Jiuling and was a little surprised to feel that the other party was not flattering him.

Brother and sister Yan Chixia and Yan Qingxia are his Guan disciples. They are indeed talented in cultivation, but Yan Chixia is bold and rough, and likes to drink and party, so her temperament is inevitably a bit rough.

If you want to say that Yan Qingxia's personality is friendly and generous, it is really suitable, but she is also a woman.

Unexpectedly, Shang Jiuling thought so highly of Yan Chixia.

"Chixia still has to work hard in cultivation. Compared to Huaisheng, she is still a little inferior." Linghu Zui said matter-of-factly.

Yan Chixia is already in her early thirties and is at the eighth level of Qi refining. She is definitely a leader in the sect, but in the entire world of ultimate cultivation, she is not even ranked in the top 100 of the Dragon Tiger Qingyun list, and Chen Huai They were only twenty-five or six years old and had already established their foundations, so the gap was a little bigger.

"Hey, I think Chixia is a late bloomer. Maybe she will make rapid progress in three to five years, and foundation building will be around the corner." Shang Jiuling waved his hand disapprovingly.

When Shang Jiuling said this, Linghu Zui was certainly surprised, and even Ding Zongshou was quite curious.

The thirty-three-year-old eighth-level Qi refiner is indeed very strong, but Xuan Chimei was only nineteen and was able to refine Qi at the seventh level, Yuan Wenbo was only twenty-one and was able to refine Qi at the sixth level, and Zhuo Yixing was only seventeen and was able to refine Qi at the fifth level. Speaking of which, They all seem to have better prospects than Yan Chixia, but I have never seen Shang Jiuling praise her so highly.

The topic of successors ended here, but Shang Jiuling's attitude still made Ding Zongshou and Linghu Zui feel at ease.

At least this leader doesn't have that narrow-minded mentality. He didn't say that this leader must be born in their Lao Chonghua lineage. Although it is still far away, this is also a gesture and mentality.

As for whether it is a false pretense, or whether it will change in the future, it is a matter of waiting and seeing, and everyone knows it.

As soon as Chen Huaisheng stepped out, he met the two of them.

"Brother Chixia, senior sister Qingxia." Chen Huaisheng smiled and cupped his hands, "You want to drink again? Why don't you call me?"

Yan Chixia glanced sideways at Chen Huaisheng, half-smiling but not smiling, "Aren't you afraid that Senior Sister Fang and Junior Sister Xuan will look good on you when they return?"

Chen Huaisheng laughed and said without changing his expression: "Brother Chixia, where do you start with these words? I'm not afraid. Brother Chixia is not afraid of Senior Sister Qingxia's face?"

Yan Qingxia's long hair was pulled up into a side bun, and she pulled it back behind her head very chicly and casually. There was a hint of teasing in her eyes: "If I drink with friends or drink for business, I have never restrained my brother. But if you go out to drink with some bastards, or drink regardless of time, then it is naturally not allowed. "

Chen Huaisheng was stunned. He seemed to be cursing others, but it didn't seem like he was cursing himself. He glanced at Yan Chixia, who scratched her head in embarrassment: "Sister, please don't expose me in front of Huaisheng." Short of that, if you don’t like someone, you can’t say that you don’t allow them to like you, right? Well, if you don’t want to see someone, they come to me. After all, I used to be a fellow disciple in the sect, so I can reject people thousands of miles away. Outside?"

"Then brother should know what he is planning, and he doesn't know anything about it?" Yan Qingxia said coldly without giving face to her brother.

Chen Huaisheng actually knew the Yan brothers and sisters for only two days, and only met them twice, but both times were in restaurants, once in Fan Tower and once in Fenghe Tower. It was such a coincidence.

I also witnessed with my own eyes how Yan Qingxia managed her brother obediently, and Yan Chixia's heroic spirit also appealed to Chen Huaisheng, so in just two times, she became close to the Yan brothers and sisters. , maybe this is fate.

That time when we were drinking in Fanlou, it was Jing Zhonghong from Guipeng Sect, Yan Chixia and a few others who probably got together for some unknown reason. Who would have thought that Yan Qingxia would come looking for her and see Yan Chixia and Jing Zhong Hong's expression changed when he was drinking, and the two brothers and sisters were having a bit of an unpleasant quarrel.

Later, Chen Huaisheng learned from a few words that Jing Zhonghong had pursued Yan Qingxia, and even after knowing that Yan Qingxia didn't like him and rejected him, he asked his elder Dao Yuhanzong to propose marriage, which made the relationship between the two parties difficult. There is some discord.

Yan Chixia felt that this was a sign of affection. Even if she refused, there was no need to be too fussy about it. She could just decline politely. There was no need to be so stiff. However, Yan Qingxia felt that the other party did not respect her, even though she knew it. She couldn't bear it when she refused and still used this method to force him into a kiss.

Chen Huaisheng naturally couldn't interfere in such matters, but he knew Jing Zhonghong, the genius of Guipeng Sect who was as famous as Tang Jingtian, and this time Guipeng Sect attached to Taihua Dao, it is unclear where Guipeng Sect will go in the future. That’s easy to say.