"Don't look flattered and uneasy. This is what you deserve. If you don't try your best to fight for it and stand out, how can I see your potential?"
"In fact, my expectations for you are greater than Jiuchuan's. I know you haven't received much kindness from the sect before. You've suffered a lot at the bottom and seen a lot of cruelty. It's normal that you don't have a sense of belonging to the sect."
"I guess if an enemy came to kill you now, you would definitely pack up and run away without hesitation, and at most take the friends you care about with you, right?"
Jiang Yuebai's face froze, and he laughed awkwardly, "How could that be? I'm still growing vegetables in Huaxi Valley..."
Wen Miao sneered, "Look at your guilty look. I am different from the Sect Master. I will not talk to you about feelings. Let's talk about practical matters and interests. Including your master Jiuchuan, who experienced disasters and was neglected in the past, and he also has resentment towards the sect."
"The reason why he is willing to stay is because I promised him that I would do my best to find a way to repair his life treasure. If I can't, I will help him break his elixir and rebuild it. If he returns to the Golden Core stage, I will report to the sect master and pass on the Great Derivation Sutra to him."
Jiang Yuebai calmed down. Although Wen Miao said so, she could feel that her master had feelings for the sect and did not only care about benefits.
Wen Miao's approach is more frank and easier to accept.
"Cultivation is nothing more than money, friends, Dharma and land. You are the same as Jiuchuan. Apart from the "Dayan Sutra", the sect will give you the best cultivation resources in the future. The mountains and valleys in the Tianyan Sect are all available for you if you need them."
"You can browse the books below the seventh rank in the library at will without any contribution points. For the rest, you can pay contribution points as if you were a direct disciple. This is also for the sake of fairness and to win the support of the people. If you encounter anything outside, you can ask the sect for help. As long as you do not violate the great principles and do not do evil things, the sect will do its best to help you."
Jiang Yuebai lowered his eyes and thought carefully. He had to practice no matter where he was. Money, friends, skills and land were all indispensable. He could get the best resources in Tianyan Sect, so why bother making trouble
"What does the sect need me to do?"
Seeing this, Wen Miao knew that she was mostly relieved.
"You need to practice with all your strength. You are not able to give back to the sect right now, so you don't need to do too much. Just remember that no matter where you are in the future, you are a disciple of Tianyan Sect and you must not betray the sect."
"When the sect needs you in the future, just add some strength to the sect. Don't worry, you and Jiuchuan's lineage are now the most orthodox in Tianyan Sect, and the one with the greatest hope of reaching the top of the avenue. If you really encounter a disaster that will destroy the sect, the sect will not let you and Jiuchuan sacrifice, but will protect you instead."
"Okay!" Jiang Yuebai said firmly, smiling happily.
Wen Miao suddenly reached out and pulled Jiang Yuebai's face, "Don't smile too much in the future. You're getting older. If you smile so beautifully, be careful not to attract bad luck in love. You'll suffer the consequences then."
"It hurts~" Jiang Yuebai covered his face, "If bad peach blossoms dare to come, I will pinch them. You can't force yourself not to smile just because you are afraid of bad peach blossoms. It doesn't make sense!"
Wen Miao smiled angrily, "It's really as Jiuchuan said, you are a person who doesn't make things difficult for yourself, very good, be more relaxed, no matter what happens in the future, don't make things difficult for yourself, and don't make things difficult for others."
"I'll remind you again, you're about to build your foundation. If you don't go out this year, it's better to wait until after you build your foundation to exchange the two magic tools. It's also best to go to the top of the library to meditate after you build your foundation."
"The ancestors were the best in elixirs, weapons, talismans and formations, and left behind these four inheritances. After you build your foundation, you will be able to obtain a higher-level inheritance. It's not easy to open the formation on the top floor once, so don't waste this opportunity."
Jiang Yuebai nodded, "Okay, I have the same idea."
"Also, it's not easy for a clan leader to be in charge of a clan. Think about it yourself. In the mortal village where you used to live, were there ruffians and scoundrels? Even in the emperor's court, there are treacherous ministers who do evil things behind the emperor's back. Where there are people, there are disputes and darkness."
"If you look to the light, you will see the light of day. I dare not say that Lin Xiangtian is the only one like him in Tianyan Sect. The Sect Master cannot guarantee that the water will be pure. Whether before or after, if there is anything that makes you unhappy, you can come and tell me."
"In about a year or so, all the sects in the Central Plains will jointly open the secret realm of Cang Yan Land near the Eclipse Sect. If you want to find fire-type spiritual objects, it's best to go there. The secret realm has been closed for tens of thousands of years, and the probability of finding spiritual objects is much greater than elsewhere."
"Okay, I'll definitely go."
"Well, Jiuchuan has already chosen a place for you two masters and apprentices to stay. Go to the Internal Affairs Hall to exchange the tokens, and then go find him."
Jiang Yuebai bowed and left Tianxian Peak holding the first volume of the Great Derivations Sutra.
After exchanging his disciple token and being praised by Gongsun Zhu and Hong Tao, Jiang Yuebai headed straight for Huaxi Valley. At the entrance of the valley, he saw his master standing in the air, scanning the surrounding mountains.
Jiang Yuebai flew up on his sword and hovered beside Li Jiuchuan, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Master, you said there are so many peaks in Tianyan Sect, why did you choose... Tianku Peak? This name is too unlucky. Isn't it a curse for us to cry every day?"
On the east side of Huaxi Valley, the peaks are steep and rugged, with flowing clouds covering the peaks. Two waterfalls are like falling silver dragons, with majestic scenery and winding water flowing deep into the valley, earning the name Huaxi.
but…
No matter how Jiang Yuebai looked at the two waterfalls, he felt that they looked like two lines of flowing clear tears, which lived up to the name of Tianku Peak.
Li Jiuchuan looked back at Jiang Yuebai, and nodded in appreciation when he saw that her cultivation had improved.
"Isn't this near your vegetable garden? Although the name of Tianku Peak is not beautiful, there is a cold pond on the top of the peak and underground fire at the bottom of the peak. If you want to refine the elixir, you can use either water or fire. The spiritual energy of this peak is a little lacking. I will ask the Supreme Elder to change the direction of the spiritual vein and connect it to Tianku Peak."
Jiang Yuebai had a sad face, "But when I introduce myself in the future, I will say, 'Jiang Yuebai, the senior sister of Tianku Peak', people will definitely laugh at me. They will definitely ask me if I cry at home every day?"
"Haha." Li Jiuchuan laughed out loud.
"The word 'Tian Ku' is taken from the thirty-six stars of Tian Gang, which involves the destiny of Tian Yan Sect and the great formation protecting the sect. It is the name set by the founder and cannot be changed."
Jiang Yuebai was angry, "Forget it, if anyone laughs at me, I will beat him until he cries, and let him know that Tianku Peak means to beat people to tears every day! By the way, Master, I have something to tell you, please block the sound quickly."
Li Jiuchuan waved his hand to set up a barrier, and Jiang Yuebai quickly told Li Jiuchuan about Shen Huaixi.
"I'm sure Lin Suiwan is dead. Plus, Shen Huaixi tried to get close to me on purpose during the competition, so there must be something wrong with him."
"When I was about to leave the sect to repair my life-saving magic weapon that day, was this what you wanted to talk about?" Li Jiuchuan asked.
Jiang Yuebai nodded, and Li Jiuchuan looked serious, "Yuebai, remember, if there is anything that may endanger your life in the future, no matter what I am doing or about to do, you must tell me the first time, don't be stubborn, understand?"
"Well, I remember that. What about Shen Huaixi?"
Li Jiuchuan frowned, "It's not easy. Qing Nangzi is a very famous medical practitioner in the Earth Spirit Realm. Many people have benefited from him, and Shen Huaixi is his only disciple at present. If there is no real evidence, Shen Huaixi should not be touched without authorization. Leave this matter to me. I will go to Qing Nangzi to test him and then make a decision."
"And there is Lin Suiwan. Since Lin Xiangtian has been arrested and taken to the Law Enforcement Hall, where is Lin Suiwan?" Jiang Yuebai almost forgot about her.
Li Jiuchuan recalled: "When the Law Enforcement Hall searched Lin Xiangtian's residence that day, they did not see any of his relatives, nor any female cultivators around him. This means that there might really be something wrong with Shen Huaixi."
As he spoke, Li Jiuchuan suddenly shot a ray of light into Jiang Yuebai's brow.
Jiang Yuebai raised his head and asked, "What is this?"
"With one of my divine thoughts, a Nascent Soul cultivator will attach his divine thoughts to his direct disciple. If you are in danger, my divine thoughts will react faster than the fate card and will allow me to find you faster."
"Don't worry. Although I am unknown now, I will soon challenge the battle power list of the Earth Spirit Realm. By then, the whole world will know that you are my disciple, Li Jiuchuan. Anyone who wants to touch you will need to think carefully."
Hearing this, Jiang Yuebai did not show any joy, but instead looked worried.
"Master..."
"how?"
"I know you want to repay me for helping you repair your life treasure, but you really don't have to arrange everything for me. I'm not a toddler, not a hungry eagle. I have my own way, and you should do what you want to do."
"If you continue to be so considerate to me, I will feel that I am repaying a favor, and it will also damage my moral integrity and make me slowly become dependent on you for everything. I hope that you are not being nice to me out of gratitude, but because you appreciate my talent and want to help me grow."
Li Jiuchuan felt a warm current in his heart. It was a blessing in life to have such a disciple. Especially, she was sober at such a young age, which made him feel inferior to her.
"Okay, Master, I understand. The next planning of Tianku Peak, repairing the main hall and houses, recruiting chores, etc. are all handed over to you. The first step to help you grow is to start with chores. Master believes in you and will do a good job."
Jiang Yuebai: … …
"No, Master, you are misinterpreting my meaning. This kind of growth I..."
Before he could finish his words, Li Jiuchuan waved his sleeves in front of Jiang Yuebai and disappeared.
"… unnecessary!"
Jiang Yuebai was standing alone, facing the two waterfalls, looking disheveled in the wind.
After a while, Jiang Yuebai rushed into Huaxi Valley and pulled Qi Yue to the foot of Tianku Peak.
"... The next steps of Tianku Peak's planning, repairing the main hall and houses, recruiting servants, etc. are all handed over to you. I have always trusted you very much and I believe you will do a good job."
Qi Yue was terrified. "Ah? I...but I...I'm just a handyman and have never dealt with anything like this before."
Seeing this, Jiang Yuebai's eyes rolled.
"Your brother Qi Ming has nothing to do recently, so you can ask him to come and help. Anyway, Tianku Peak will be handed over to you two brothers and sisters from now on. I also need to find Anan to go to Xie Jingshan's shop together, so I'll leave first."
Qi Yue looked at the huge Tianku Peak, stomped his feet, and ran to find Qi Ming.
Still 7 chapters to go... Keep writing...
(End of this chapter)