Wealth, Companion, Law, and Land

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Qin Yi himself lacked a sense of belonging, and Ju Yunxiu didn't really treat him as a fellow disciple. At most, she was satisfied with him after the assessment and hired him as a senior employee to meet her recruitment needs.

They're just Senior Sister, it sounds nice.

That doesn't matter.

When you first join a company, you can't just treat it like your own home and become close friends with the department head.

Relationships need to be cultivated; the important thing right now is for everyone to get what they need.

Liusu kept suggesting that Qin Yi join a sect, but she didn't offer any guarantees that he would have everything if she were there. What was her purpose?

Daoist practitioners speak of "Wealth, Companion, Law, and Land".

At a lower level, "wealth" means money; at a certain level, it means resources and treasures. Unless a rogue Rogue Cultivator gets incredibly lucky, their resources are certainly no match for those of a major sect.

"Companion" does not refer to a romantic relationship. The original meaning of "dao companion" is actually like-minded people who can study together, inspire and promote each other, help each other when encountering confusion, help each other solve problems, and fight together against enemies. Of course, it is not wrong to apply it more specifically to the relationship between men and women.

"Dharma" refers to the methods of cultivation. Whether it is the core Daoist Arts, the applied Technique Method, or all sorts of strange methods, they are all Dharma. No matter how talented you are, you can't rely entirely on self-enlightenment. Even without a master, you must at least have a secret manual.

"Location" refers to a place for cultivation, not necessarily Blessed Land, but something beneficial to cultivation. The ancient Ancient Corpse's cave abode was too Buddhist and not a truly suitable place for cultivation. To find a suitable place, one either needs to try their luck by finding other ruins, or stumble upon a spiritually beautiful place that hasn't been occupied, or join a sect.

That's why it's said that independent Rogue Cultivator have the worst life. Because Wealth, Companion, Law, and Land are all difficult for them, they only enjoy the benefits of being Rogue Cultivator. Others can't see their hardships, and they keep their tears to themselves.

Major sects tend to produce talented individuals because they possess all four qualities.

Qin Yi has Liusu, so "law" is not a problem, but "partner"... counts as half? Although they are both teacher and friend, their values are very different. You should know that in the early days, they were arguing almost every day. They stopped arguing now because their friendship has deepened and they give in to each other. It's not that they are like-minded.

Having half a person is barely enough; at least you won't be lonely.

"Wealth" and "land" are what Qin Yi has always lacked; he has neither.

Qin Yi really needed a solid training ground, not the laid-back Ancient Corpse cave abode he had been in before, but a place that could serve as a relatively long-term base, with all the facilities he wanted.

Just like a normal person's living space, sunlight and ventilation are basic requirements, and the kitchen, bathroom, balcony, and various furniture should all be usable.

In terms of cave abode facilities, absolute quiet and undisturbed environment with abundant Spiritual Qi are the basic requirements, but many other facilities are also needed.

For example, a good Pill Furnace, a suitable Earth Fire, and a spiritual soil-rich spirit medicine herb plantation with various types of medicinal herbs to meet different needs.

For example, a dedicated illusionary realm that can hone one's Divine Sense, providing targeted improvement.

For example, a place that can help with the refining of Law Artifact would have all the necessary elements—lightning, fire, ice, and water—fully prepared.

We also need a dedicated training area that can provide opportunities for combat practice, either by practicing with puppets or with other people, rather than practicing alone in the air.

Of course, protective formations and restrictions are indispensable.

This is the "land" in "Wealth, Companion, Law, and Land" that can be permanently resided in.

Ancient Corpse's Buddhist-like design, Qin Yi probably felt somewhat "desperate for life" at this moment. Calling it cave abode was more like preparing a tomb for himself, so there were no things that could help him improve.

And this newly named Transient Peak and Transient Manor have all of these things.

"This is the Red Lotus Heart Fire." Qingfeng pointed to the faint red glow on the floor of the alchemy room and introduced, "This is a fire seed that the former Peak Master moved from elsewhere. It is now sealed underground and can be unsealed when needed. The temperature at the center of this fire is extremely high, but it is not violent, and it also has the effect of aiding in alchemy, making it very suitable for alchemy."

Mingyue also introduced, "This is the Purple-Gold Eight Directions Beast Head Furnace, which also has the effect of accelerating pill fusion. It is considered a high-grade Pill Furnace in our sect. People from the Medical Divination Sect always wanted to have it before, but the sect leader chased them away..."

Qin Yi's heart stirred slightly. "Would the other peaks come here to demand something?"

"This is only natural," Qingfeng said. "Our sect doesn't have many people left, but we still have a lot of cave abode dwellings and treasures. They are a waste for the entire Immortal Palace, so of course others can't stand it. Even the Palace Master has spoken to the Sect Master several times, hoping to give up some of the peaks."

Mingyue continued, "The sect leader said that it's easy to give it away but difficult to take it back. What if our sect grows stronger in the future and someone else needs it? How can we get it back then? So he firmly refused."

Qingfeng added, "The sect leader also said that leaving things idle to await a destined person is not a waste. It's the things that some good-for-nothings hoard and squander that are truly wasteful. If she can't stand it, can't she use the excuse of not allowing waste to take them all back? The palace master was speechless after being countered by her, so the matter has been shelved ever since."

Qin Yi laughed and said, "Your palace master is quite easy to talk to."

"It's not that the Palace Master is easy to talk to. The Shining Sun Realm is not many in the entire cultivation world. They are all the backbone of major sects, and in ordinary sects they are even ancestors. Some small sects even have ancestors in the Soaring Cloud Realm. Although our Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace is also considered a major sect, the Huiyang Realm is also a precious treasure. If it gets into trouble, it will be a loss for the Immortal Palace. The Palace Master is unwilling to accept this, and sometimes he will even side with our Sect Master to appease him."

"If others intend to use seemingly legitimate methods such as Seeking marriage or bets to obtain our sect's possessions, the Palace Master will not interfere, as long as there is no real conflict."

Qin Yi nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask any more questions.

Where there are people, there is conflict. It's understandable why Ju Yunxiu would need him; she must be dealing with some incredibly frustrating things that are affecting her sleep. With Qin Yi around, at least the lower-level games can be handled...

Overall, although the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace is not exactly a Righteous Path, it hasn't reached the point of sitting idly by while its internal strife rages on; it still has some rules in place.

The Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace is stronger than I imagined. It seems there are several Huiyang realms there, and the Palace Master might be even stronger. For such a large sect, the selection process for joining was surprisingly easy, without any difficult trials or tests.

Actually, Qin Yi didn't realize his own strengths and still thought of himself as a novice.

With Heavenly Spiritual Root, a bone age of seventeen, dual Rogue Cultivator of Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts, and a self-breakthrough in the Qin Heart, this rogue cultivator is a treasure wherever he goes. If he were to go to the Celestial Pivot Divine Palace, he would be highly valued. Most sects would probably be overjoyed without even considering his character and temperament, but the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace would consider whether he aligns with their Dao, Ju Yunxiu even put him through a test of his temperament. This already shows that they have some principles.

To actually make things difficult or create a tough selection process would be a sign of utter stupidity.

As for a sense of belonging to a sect, everyone feels the same way; it needs to be cultivated.

Qin Yi followed the two boys to explore the cave abode and familiarize himself with the various places. He was quite satisfied. With such a cave abode, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he could probably cultivate here in peace until he reached the Cloud Ascension stage.

However, being a newcomer, there are many things that are lacking. There is a furnace and fire but no medicine, a Spirit Herb Garden but no seeds, and if I want to refine a Law Artifact, I have no materials at all.

We need to ask Ju Yunxiu whether these things can be given directly or if there's some other way to obtain them.

Just as I was thinking this, I heard someone shout from outside the mountain, "Is there a new master on the ninety-first peak? Fellow disciples have come to pay a visit and introduce themselves."

Qin Yi stroked his chin but did not respond immediately.

If I hadn't heard about the minor conflict between Ju Yunxiu and other fellow disciples, I would definitely have treated him as a fellow disciple visiting and given him a warm welcome.

But now that they know, their intentions might not be to visit; they might be trying to scam us.

He turned to Qingfeng Mingyue and asked, "You said before that this peak faces the gateway to the Medicine, Divination, Schemes, Calculations Sect?"

"Yes, beyond this peak lies the realm of Medicine, Divination, Schemes, Calculations."

"So I'm just a doorman after all." Qin Yi grinned. "Using someone with the surname Qin as a doorman, Senior Sister Yunxiu is really something."