Half a month later.
"So that's how it is. Now that Master Mu said that, I understand. I studied it for a long time but couldn't get the hang of it!"
In a spacious and antique room, Chen Lin held a book in his hand and sighed.
Sitting opposite him was Mu Xingchen, the alchemy master of Qingyang Sect.
Hearing Chen Lin's sigh, Mu Xingchen smiled and said, "The knowledge of alchemy is vast. I have studied it for hundreds of years and have only touched the surface. My friend, you have just started to learn it, and it is already very good to have such an understanding."
"However, even if you have a deep understanding of alchemy, the success rate of the Foundation Establishment Pill depends on luck, so you'd better not waste too much time on this recipe. If you need a Foundation Establishment Pill after reaching the perfection of Qi training, our sect can naturally provide it for you."
Chen Lin nodded respectfully, indicating that he accepted the other party's good advice.
But he gave a bitter smile in his heart. Now he didn't know what Sect Master Luo was thinking. Not to mention asking for the Foundation Establishment Pill, as long as the other party didn't make things difficult for him, it would be enough.
However, the harvest in this half month is very huge.
After all, Luo Qinglan had not yet come out of seclusion, and the people of Qingyang Sect did not know what he had done in the secret room. They only knew that he helped Luo Qinglan get rid of his inner demons.
In order to thank him, not only were most of the skills in the Transmission Hall opened to him, but special people were also sent to answer his questions about cultivation. As a result, his cultivation and state of mind were greatly improved.
What made Chen Lin most happy was that he received instruction from Mu Xingchen, the master of alchemy, which enabled him to take a solid step forward in the path of alchemy.
In addition, the other party also gave him several pill recipes on behalf of the sect, including the recipe for the Foundation Establishment Pill.
The recipe for the elixir that I had always dreamed of was finally obtained.
If he was not unable to figure out Luo Qinglan's thoughts, he really wanted to continue staying here. Being taught by someone and learning on one's own are two completely different concepts.
After letting his thoughts wander for a while, Chen Lin gathered his thoughts and prepared to continue asking about the art of alchemy.
Unexpectedly, Su Chenyu walked in excitedly at this moment, and shouted happily: "The sect leader has come out of seclusion!"
"What? The Sect Master has finally come out of seclusion? This is really great news. Our Qingyang Sect has overcome two disasters in a row and will surely rise to prominence!"
Mu Xingchen stood up with a laugh and walked out with big strides.
Chen Lin's expression changed, and after a while he managed a smile and said, "It is a great thing that Sect Master Luo has come out of seclusion. Senior Su, please take me to congratulate Sect Master Luo!"
Su Chenyu looked at Chen Lin, a puzzled look in his eyes, and shook his head, saying, "I can't pass on this greeting, Brother Lin should go by himself. The sect master is in the square in front of the main hall, and everyone in the sect has been summoned there, and he has specifically asked Brother Lin to be present."
Chen Lin felt uneasy when he heard this, but he had no choice but to follow the other party out of the room and into the square.
At this moment, the square was already crowded with people. Hundreds of people from the Qingyang Sect lined up in order according to age and status, all with respectful looks on their faces.
At the front, Luo Qinglan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes as bright as lightning, and the might of a Jindan Zhenren enveloped the entire place.
The whole space was silent.
Suddenly, Su Chenyu's loud voice sounded.
"Welcome the Sect Master out of seclusion!"
Immediately afterwards, the voices of all the monks rang out in unison, like the roar of mountains and the sea.
"Welcome the Sect Master out of seclusion!"
"Welcome the Sect Master out of seclusion!"
"Welcome the Sect Master out of seclusion!"
Chen Lin, standing in the distance, also shouted weakly.
He noticed that Luo Qinglan seemed to glance at him, but did not express much. Instead, he began to lecture a group of cultivators.
This made him feel relieved, but also a little disappointed.
Then he smiled broadly.
He actually thought he was so special. The other person was a Jindan Zhenren who could suppress an entire country. Even if he had helped the other party, the gains from the past half month were enough to repay him.
As long as the other party does not pursue his indecent behavior, he will be very satisfied.
Thinking of this, Chen Lin's mentality became cheerful. He began to listen to the lecture with great interest and feel the charm of Jindan Zhenren.
The main purpose of this conference is to tell all the disciples that their leader is fine and let everyone rest assured.
Finally, he said something important, that is, Luo Qinglan announced that he would hold the Golden Core Ceremony in a month to announce to the immortal cultivators in Yan Country and the neighboring countries that their Qingyang Sect would become a Golden Core Sect!
After the meeting, Chen Lin returned to the residence arranged for him by Qingyang Sect.
While thinking about when to leave, he pushed the door open and walked into the house.
Then I saw Luo Qinglan's cold face.
"Ah, hello, Luo, Sect Master Luo!"
Chen Lin was startled and immediately greeted the other party, nervously guessing the other party's purpose.
"I'll give you two choices."
Luo Qinglan didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.
"First, if you join my Qingyang Sect, I can give you a seat as the head disciple. Second, I will give you some treasures as a reward for helping me exorcise my inner demons."
After saying that, he looked at Chen Lin quietly without saying anything else.
Chen Lin's expression changed and he seemed hesitant.
Actually it's just pretend.
He had already made up his mind that it was absolutely impossible for him to stay in Qingyang Sect. Not to mention that he had to be on guard against a Jindan Zhenren who might turn against him every day, he didn't want anyone to know his secrets.
So leaving is certain, but I don't know Luo Qinglan's true thoughts, whether he is testing him or really letting him choose.
"Why, do you have other intentions?"
Seeing that Chen Lin didn't give an answer for a long time, Luo Qinglan's voice suddenly became cold and the aura on his body became dangerous.
Chen Lin said hurriedly: "I have made my choice. Although I really want to stay in Qingyang Sect and listen to the teachings of the seniors all the time, I have been entrusted by a senior to find the location of Hanhai Country. This senior is the one who taught me the Buddhist skills and has done me a great favor, so I can only disappoint Senior Luo's kindness."
He thought about it and finally gave this reason as an excuse.
The Buddhist technique is the key to solving the other party's inner demons. He wants to fulfill the last wish of the person who taught him this technique. The other party will not say anything, right
"Hanhai Country?"
Luo Qinglan frowned, looking thoughtful.
Then he seemed to remember something and said, "I seem to have seen this country in ancient books. It should not be on this continent. If you want to go to the nearest other continent, you need to cross the Wuding Sea. It is impossible for you to cross it with your strength."
Chen Lin didn't expect that the other party actually knew about Hanhai Country, but his statement was just an excuse, and he didn't really mean to go looking for it right away, so he didn't ask too much, but continued to explain: "No matter how dangerous it is, I have to try it, otherwise I will be uneasy."
Luo Qinglan glanced at Chen Lin and snorted coldly: "If you want to leave, just leave. Why bother hiding? You have no manliness at all!"
After saying that, he threw a storage bag to Chen Lin and disappeared!
Chen Lin opened his mouth and remained silent for a long time.
I was actually despised!
But what does the other party's attitude mean
An unrealistic thought arose in his mind, but was immediately suppressed.
Not to mention it's impossible, even if it's possible, he wouldn't dare to agree. Being a Taoist partner with a Jindan cultivator is more stressful than the sky. The looks from other cultivators alone are enough to kill him.
This soft rice is not tasty.
Chen Lin shook his head, laughed at himself, packed up and left the mountain gate.
No one stopped him or asked any questions along the way, and he returned to his cave smoothly.
In order to avoid being noticed by those who have ulterior motives, he did not leave for the State of Chu directly. Instead, he closed the cave door, hung up a sign saying "Please do not disturb me during my retreat", and then devoted himself to his practice.
A month later, the Qingyang Sect's Golden Elixir Celebration was held with unprecedented grandeur.
During the ceremony, there was a competition session. Luo Qinglan fought against three golden pills alone without being defeated, and his reputation rose rapidly. The Qingyang Sect's foundation was consolidated and it began to expand.
It was also during this period that a figure emerged from the ground at the edge of Qingyang Mountain, using an earth escape talisman.
This man was wearing a disguise mask and a wide robe. After coming out, he looked around and headed straight towards the direction of the State of Chu.
The "Do Not Disturb" sign on the stone door of Chen Lin's cave has been hanging there all the time. As time flies, the cave entrance has been overgrown with weeds, but there is still no sign of the stone door being opened.
It was not until the lease expired that the monk who managed the cave came to collect the rent, only to find that the cave was empty.