A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 358: Chapter 318: Refining Equipment Chief Instructor

Lu Qian laughed, no wonder Tao Boliang had this reaction.

Because what was inside this jade scroll was a passage of essential understanding, from one of the Collection of Books by Jichuan Profound Monarch, the ”Ten Thousand Refinements Golden Touching Wondrous Method.”

This is an artifact refining secret manual that had been lost for a long time in Cangzhou, only remaining in legend. It was authored by the now-extinct Nascent Soul Sect, the great sect of artifact refining known as the ”Dianjing Sect,” and is one of the three great treasured inheritances of the Dianjing Sect, containing the artifact refining techniques summarized from millennium-long inheritance of the Dianjing Sect.

Although the techniques in this book are indeed ancient relics from thousands of years ago, and some methods are outdated, the remaining essential parts are still radiant treasures.

Any artifact refiner passionate about the path of refining, who could resist the temptation of this secret manual!

Moreover, Baose Manor is just a Foundation Establishment Sect, and Tao Boliang is not even part of the direct lineage of the manor, unable to access the fundamental essentials of the manor. Compared to the learning from the past, everything becomes worthless in front of this ”Ten Thousand Refinements Golden Touching Wondrous Method.”

”What you see now is the essentials of this secret manual. I’ve divided the main text into three volumes: upper, middle, and lower. As long as you diligently take on the role of Refining Equipment Chief Instructor at our sect, I will grant you one volume every thirty years. In ninety years, the entire manual will be yours.”

Ninety years. Tao Boliang is not yet fifty this year. Ninety years would consume his best years if we only consider the two hundred years lifespan of a Qi Cultivator.

Of course, with his Three Spirit Roots talent, Foundation Establishment is always hopeful. Ninety years, it is still bearable.

Moreover, the allure of this secret manual is indeed too great!

In fact, various artifact refining techniques and refining essentials, as well as numerous Treasure Artifact diagrams, are abundant in Jichuan Profound Monarch’s Collection of Books. Still, some are entirely outdated, and others excessively out-of-syllabus. Over the years, Lu Qian has just picked out a few volumes suitable for beginners, allowing disciples to practice and get started.

In the current view, letting them explore by themselves had yielded mediocre results. Next, we look forward to Tao Boliang’s comprehensive guidance to truly exert the effectiveness of these precious secret manual essentials.

”Of course, besides this wondrous method, the regular Honored Guest Elder stipend and supply of materials needed for refining will not be lacking. What does Fellow Daoist Boliang think?”

Hearing Lu Qian’s arrangement, the bald man nodded heavily.

For the sake of this wondrous method, even if it means working for free or even paying Spirit Stones extra, I am willing!

Moreover, entering the Yunshan Sect allows one to escape the calamity from Baose Manor. From any perspective, there is no reason to refuse.

Seeing that his elder brother and Sect Leader Lu had already come to an agreement, Tao Zhongxian called from the side, ”Sect Leader Lu, what about me!”

Lu Qian smiled and said, ”Please, younger brother, assume the position of Honored Guest Elder as well, assisting your esteemed brother, how’s that?”

Although Tao Zhongxian was somewhat unskilled, to retain Tao Boliang, it’s considered a buy one, get one free. After all, Yunshan Sect doesn’t lack this bit of Honored Guest Elder stipend.

Unexpectedly, Tao Zhongxian shook his head quickly: ”Sect Leader Lu, I am immensely admiring of your sect, please allow me to join Yunshan Sect as a Yunshan Disciple!”

Lu Qian raised an eyebrow, and Tao Boliang glared at him fiercely, knowing what he was thinking. But considering Yunshan Sect’s current reputation, if his younger brother could enter the sect, at least he would have prospects.

So he helped by saying, ”Sect Leader Lu, my younger brother may act a bit improperly, but he has no ill intentions. Moreover, his talent in the path of artifact refining actually surpasses mine by a lot, it’s just a shame he won’t diligently delve into it, truly wasting the materials. Please accept him, and in the future, strictly discipline and freely assign him.”

Lu Qian, hearing this, was moved in his heart and said, ”Upon entering my sect, there are no exceptions, you can only start as an Outer Disciple, advancing per regulations. Furthermore, our sect rules are very strict, with severe punishments, private duels are absolutely not allowed. Are you really willing?”

Tao Zhongxian again recalled Senior Brother Qin who died vomiting blood, shivered, felt guilty and terrified throughout his escape, realizing his mistake.

Immediately, he repeatedly said, ”I dare not, once I enter, I will definitely abide by the sect rules, be honest and upright, and hope Sect Leader Lu gives me a chance.”

Seeing Lu Qian nod, he then, awkwardly, asked, ”There is one more thing, Sect Leader Lu, I wish to ask, in this esteemed sect, are male and female disciples allowed to interact?”

With a snap, he received a big slap from Tao Boliang, causing him to see stars spinning.

Lu Qian couldn’t help but laugh, ”Youth’s longing for love is nature, why forbid it? Just strictly abide by the sect rules, and don’t cause trouble and disturbance.”

Tao Zhongxian was overjoyed, covering his burning cheek, hurriedly kneeling and performing a kowtow: ”Disciple pays respect to Sect Leader!”

Lin Le watching from the side felt helpless and amused, unsure whom this Tao family youngster had taken a liking to within our sect, to lose composure like this.

After signing the Honored Guest Elder contract and advising Tao Zhongxian to complete the entry procedures later, Lu Qian instructed Lin Le to take the Tao brothers out, to directly arrange for the disciples to send the two brothers to Lingsha City, making sure the cooked rice is set, avoiding conflicts with Baose Manor.

And Lu Qian and Tong Youx headed towards the Central High Tower, where the people from Baose Manor had been waiting for a long time.

As he left the conference hall, Tao Zhongxian glanced at his elder brother in good spirits and then at the gentle-faced Lin Le leading the way, eagerly asking, ”Steward Lin, is Fairy Wu Yan in our sect open for marriage?”

Then, Tao Zhongxian saw the face of the elegant Steward Lin suddenly turn dark.

On the top floor of the Central High Tower, in the large conference room, the atmosphere was icy.

On one side were the cultivators from Baose Manor, and on the other, Guh Niqiang, Wang Yu, Wu Yan, and other Yunshan Sect core personnel at Shuangye Square.

The two groups originally stared at each other coldly, but the lethality of Guh Niqiang’s gaze was too powerful, so the cultivators from Baose Manor soon shut their eyes to rest.

On the other side of the round meeting table sat Half a Front Tooth, full of excitement.

Originally these bystanders called their friends to join them but, once Wu Yan led the people from Baose Manor to the Central High Tower, these cultivators could not enter.

Thinking they couldn’t keep watching, they left. Unexpectedly, Wu Yan had previously received a message, selecting Half a Front Tooth as a ”representative of the masses” to enter together, to witness and arbitrate Yunshan Sect’s handling.

This dreamlike good fortune fell upon him, Half a Front Tooth was so happy he nearly lifted off. If not for Guh Niqiang glancing at him, he might have cheerfully called out to alarm the entire Central High Tower.

With joy all the way, even sitting at the meeting table, handed a cup of clear tea, Half a Front Tooth felt like dreaming.

He, a Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation loose cultivator, when had he ever entered such a significant place and received such treatment?

Truly worthy of being the Yunshan Sect!

At this moment, he was moved to tears, a desire to die for a confidant, secretly swearing that once he left, he would surely recount and widely publicize the magnanimity of Yunshan Sect.

The cultivators from Baose Manor finally grew impatient, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator coldly said, ”We have given Yunshan Sect a lot of face, it’s been half an hour, why is Sect Leader Lu still not showing up? Is this Yunshan Sect’s way of entertaining guests?”

Wang Yu was just about to speak when Lu Qian’s voice came from outside the door: ”Slightly late, apologies for keeping you waiting, please pardon.”