Chapter 41: Understood, Dare to Do It Next Time_1

41 Chapter 41: Understood, Dare to Do It Next Time_1

"Elder Zhao." Qin Changqing greeted him with a bow.

This old man was in charge of the Chuangong Hall, known as Elder Zhao, and everyone had to get his permission before entering.

Although he looked quite old and decrepit, according to Qin Changqing's many years of reading novels, this kind of character was probably similar to a broom-wielding monk.

"Hm? It's you, kid." Elder Zhao lifted his eyelids and lazily waved his hand: "Go to the third floor and don't run around." Qin Changqing nodded and then entered the Chuangong Hall.

Elder Zhao suddenly opened his eyes, and the murkiness in his eyes disappeared in an instant. He muttered to himself, "Strange~ This boy has at most an 8th-grade spiritual root, but his Foundation Establishment is so solid. It seems like our sect will have another odd person soon."

Tap, tap, tap...

Qin Changqing followed the bookshelves and walked inside.

The Main Hall was quite cold and quiet, with people searching for cultivation techniques. All the bookshelves were sealed by layers of formations. Everyone would read the descriptions of the techniques on the side and apply to Elder Zhao if they found something suitable. Only after getting his permission would they be able to take the items.

Qin Changqing walked to the end of the staircase, then continued up another set of spiral stairs to the third floor.

The cultivation records in the Chuangong Hall were more valuable the higher the floor, except for the third floor. This floor was specifically designed for explaining cultivation techniques, and many elders here were responsible for explaining them to disciples.

However, these explanations were not free; they required sect contribution points, which could be obtained by completing sect tasks.

Qin Changqing stood at the entrance of the third floor, looking around, as he had never been here before and didn't know where to go.

"Come here."

Suddenly, a cold voice sounded.

Qin Changqing looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw Liu Mengxian standing under a bookshelf in the dim light, quietly flipping through a book.

This was the first time Qin Changqing observed Liu Mengxian from such a close distance.

At the moment, the Sect Leader was still wearing her white robes, her hair flowing like a waterfall. The sight of her quietly reading was less cold and sharp than usual, appearing gentler instead.

Were there actually paper books here?

Qin Changqing was quite surprised because the records on the first two floors were all jade slips with seals. Paper was easily damaged and difficult to preserve.

"You are two days later than I expected," Liu Mengxian said casually while not looking up from the book.

"Uh... I apologize, Sect Leader. I was caught up in worldly matters, so I was delayed for a bit."

"I heard from Uncle Mo that you volunteered to go down the mountain?"

Liu Mengxian closed the book and turned her head, her deep eyes shimmering with a beautiful luster.

"Yes."

"Why?" Liu Mengxian inquired, somewhat puzzled. "With your talent, you would have been able to receive Uncle Mo's full support if you had stayed on the mountain to cultivate."

She didn't know how good the relationship between Mo Jiuzhou and Qin Changqing was.

Or perhaps, she couldn't quite understand the way master and disciple interacted.

After all, this was completely different from the general situation in the cultivation world.

Even if she knew Qin Changqing was the big senior brother, perhaps it was only to gather enough people when Xuanyi Peak was established. Although it was a bit absurd, it was entirely consistent with Mo Jiuzhou's personality.

Liu Mengxian wasn't insistent on Mo Jiuzhou turning Xuanyi Peak into a powerful branch of the Lingxiao Sect; she mainly wanted to build up its scale. She had long planned to raise the sect's level at this Immortal Ascension Conference and fulfill her father's legacy.

As for how Mo Jiuzhou would manage the peak, she didn't care.

Furthermore, she knew him too well.

And his cultivation was top-notch within the entire sect.

That was what Liu Mengxian valued.

But Qin Changqing's appearance had caught her attention.

"There's something you don't know, Sect Leader." Qin Changqing sighed softly. "I'm the kind of person who enjoys a carefree life. I've been too bored while cultivating on the mountain for the past twenty years."

Liu Mengxian said indifferently, "But don't you know that cultivators should be this way? If you can't endure the solitude, how can you pursue the Dao?"

"Perhaps so. In the eyes of most people, cultivators should sever all worldly ties and wholeheartedly pursue the Dao. But at least that's not how I see it.""Oh?" Liu Mengxian remained calm, "What do you think?"

With her cultivation level, she shouldn't be listening to a Foundation Establishment cultivator's opinions on cultivation.

But who would have thought that Qin Changqing would be the first person in ten thousand years in Tianchuan State to achieve Foundation Establishment through the Heavenly Dao?

This fact alone made her take him seriously.

Qin Changqing asked back: "Sect Leader, how likely is it for someone with a Tier 9 Spiritual Root to successfully establish their foundation?"

Liu Mengxian raised her eyebrows: "Under normal circumstances, the probability is less than 20%."

20% refers to the Tier 9.

With the help of Foundation Establishment Elixir, the probability can be increased to 30% or even 40%.

Of course, this "normal circumstance" also requires adequate cultivation resources. In fact, most people's circumstances are not normal.

"What about reaching the Golden Elixir stage?"

"There's no possibility at all."

Qin Changqing laughed, "What about me now?"

Liu Mengxian thought for a moment and understood what he meant. n-.o)-v/.e.)l/.b..I-)n

She had looked into Qin Changqing's situation and knew that his initial Spiritual Root was very poor when he first entered the mountain, belonging to the type with no hope for Foundation Establishment.

As for his current improvement in his Spiritual Root, Liu Mengxian guessed it had something to do with his Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.

Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment can reverse one's fate, so improving a Spiritual Root is not surprising.

Of course, she doesn't rule out other fortuitous encounters.

It's everyone's secret, and Liu Mengxian doesn't intend to investigate further.

With Qin Changqing's Spiritual Root, staying in Lingxiao Sect would only mean doing manual labor and contributing to the sect's construction, with no prospects for the future.

However, now he has attracted the attention of herself and the twelve Peak Masters.

That's the change that has happened since he left the mountain.

"That being said..." Liu Mengxian thought for a while and said, "But living in the secular world may inevitably delay your cultivation. You've just established your foundation, and there is still much you need to accumulate. Why not stay in the sect for a while and cultivate? "

"If you want, you can come to Taixuan Peak once a month and ask me about cultivation issues."

Even though Qin Changqing's Spiritual Root isn't great, Liu Mengxian still doesn't want to give up on this promising Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Since he could achieve Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, there might be miracles in the future.

Fortuitously, she also wanted to observe Qin Changqing, which might bring inspiration for her to break through her current realm.

However, Qin Changqing shook his head: "I can't, Sect Leader. My Qin family is in a crucial period of development, and they can't do without me. Moreover, my wives are still in Heiyu Town. What would they do if I stay on the mountain?"

Liu Mengxian frowned, "Regarding this matter, I have to remind you that cultivating your mind is also an important part of cultivation. Being too immersed in sensual indulgence does nothing good for your cultivation."

Recalling Qin Changqing's information, she felt somewhat speechless.

He had married six wives and had twelve children in just over ten years after leaving the mountain!

Even the cold-hearted Liu Mengxian couldn't help but want to complain – are you a pig? How can you have so many children?

In her opinion, Qin Changqing had already fallen into sensual indulgence.

"Sect Leader's advice is correct." Qin Changqing said with a sheepish smile, "But what Sect Leader doesn't know is that I marry sincerely and wholeheartedly, though there are multiple wives."

"Who asked you about this!" Liu Mengxian's voice rose, realizing that she was somewhat emotionally out of control, so she changed the topic: "You should know that cultivation is like rowing upstream. Countless people have been stopped on their path to immortality throughout history. Those who achieve success all possess great willpower. If you indulge in worldly desires, no matter how talented you are, you will ultimately be no different from ordinary people."

"Yes, yes, Sect Leader is right."

Qin Changqing didn't intend to argue with Liu Mengxian.

You are the Sect Leader, so you are right.

But whether to change or not, that's up to him.

Understood, I dare not do it next time.