Eloquent Tongue

The old Daoist priest followed the imperial carriage and headed inside.

The imperial procession, consisting of thousands of people, slowly traversed the forest, killing many foolish monsters along the way, digging up many spiritual herbs, and even finding a seventh-grade Lingzhi mushroom.

They didn't know what the seventh grade meant, but they all knew that they had never encountered such a high-quality Lingzhi mushroom in their lives. If they could use it to refine pills, they might be able to refine a divine medicine!

This Ganoderma Lingzhi mushroom is covered with five-colored clouds, its shape is like a dragon, its umbrella is like a pavilion canopy, and its colors are constantly changing.

When white, it is like cut fat; when black, it is like lacquer; when blue, it is like kingfisher feathers; when yellow, it is like purple gold. Occasionally, it will turn into a bright and clear light, like transparent glass, from which the spirit of mountains and rivers can be faintly seen. Its shape is hundreds and thousands, seemingly without end.

Therefore, those few Yang Spirit True Person pretended to be modest and declined for a while, but then decided to put them away first and distribute them later.

However, besides this treasure, everyone else also had their own benefits. Apart from the old Daoist priest who took nothing from beginning to end, each of the thousands of people received their own material rewards.

And all of this is the result of the precious products produced in Mount Luofu.

Ancient records state. "Luofu was originally two mountains, which merged into one in the mist, hence the name Luofu. There are no dangers from tigers, leopards, snakes, or vipers. If people get lost while wandering there, a divine being will surely guide them. There is no need to carry provisions, only a pot. Along the way, one can dig up wild yams and Poria Cocos to cook and eat, which can satisfy hunger. There are many strange creatures, indescribable in their names. The butterflies are very large, with wings as big as cartwheels, and five brilliant colors. They cannot be kept as pets, for they will fly away. If someone takes an orchid and cultivates it, it will travel a thousand miles away, for it is a divine species."

Mount Luofu is a sacred Immortal Mountain spiritual place, and the many treasures produced here can be described as 'everywhere'.

Everywhere you look, there are medicinal herbs and Spirit Spring; even a blade of grass picked from the roadside can be used as medicine.

Therefore, this group is different from Li Qi, who only takes genuine spiritual items. You can see many people stuffing handfuls of these local specialties into their pockets.

However, it is, after all, a mountain range spanning nearly a thousand miles.

This amount of collection wouldn't even be enough to fill the bags of several thousand people. They didn't have Mustard Seed Bag either; only a few Yang Spirit True Person had Mustard Seed Bag. But they didn't care about these ordinary spiritual herbs; they would only take action against those of the eighth rank or above. So along the way, the mountains and rivers remained green and clear, and they weren't simply uprooted like a lawnmower.

Most of these Daoist priests were very excited. It can only be said that the Mount Luofu are usually too dangerous, which has kept them away.

Now that everyone is working together, we are able to travel through these mountains and forests, and we have discovered just how precious this place is!

Some have even suggested to those Yang Spirit True Person that every now and then, they should form a Dharma chariot and come in to sweep through the area again.

Many people quickly echoed this sentiment, after all... the spiritual herbs that usually cost a lot of money to buy grew like weeds in Mount Luofu, and you could kick Spirit Flower with just a kick.

This is truly a treasure trove.

Moreover, some astute individuals have already realized that the place they are currently in is merely the outermost periphery of the former Luofu Immortal Mountain.

If we were to delve deeper, what a treasure it would be...?

Many people started to pant heavily, knowing that they had probably made a fortune this time.

However, the old Daoist priest did not pick a single blade of grass or a single fruit from beginning to end. He came empty-handed and remains empty-handed to this day, carrying nothing but a whisk in his hand.

He came here simply to repay the kindness of Mount Luofu, and he has no desire for these rare items. If he really needs them in the future, he will come back to find them himself.

In his view, those who were blinded by greed and wantonly plundered Mount Luofu, forgetting what pretext they had come under, were all fools.

Bewitched by material desires, they have lost the true meaning of carefree living. Even those who cultivate immortality are still bound by these things. Carefree living is lost, so how can they hope for longevity?

However, he did not utter any accusations.

After all, to drive away those who came in to dig up graves, he would need the help of these fools. Otherwise, he could barely handle the Demon Dragon on his own, but he heard that there were two or three of them, which was indeed not appropriate.

Circumstances are beyond one's control, so there's no need to go against the tide. Sometimes, going with the flow is the best way to achieve the ultimate goal, and one doesn't necessarily have to be a moral paragon.

The old Daoist priest chatted and laughed with the others along the way, and did not seem to be out of place. His identity as Yang Spirit True Person a Daoist master) earned him the respect of everyone, and the journey was peaceful.

However, he had only recently entered the Yang Spirit and had not yet fully transformed. In addition, he was usually rather aloof and preferred to stay in the Daoist temple teaching his disciples. Therefore, he had not integrated into the circle of those true Yang Spirit True Person. At this moment, he was just chatting with other Daoist temple leaders about random things.

However, he still kept some attention on the leaders of this operation, those few Yang Spirit True Person.

There are three true Yang Spirit True Person in total, not including himself.

Liu Dewang, also known as True Man Liu, was skilled in formations and health preservation techniques. He was also the initiator of this operation, and the Dragon Suppressing Formation that was just set up was done by his disciples.

Ouyang Dongsheng, who is skilled in talismanic arts, is the same 'True Man Ouyang' we just heard about. His talismans can do many things, such as the Golden Armored Warrior we just saw. They can command gods and ghosts, pray for blessings and ward off disasters, and cure diseases and save lives, with remarkable effects.

There was also Zhang Xin, also known as True Man Zhang, who never made a move from beginning to end. The old Daoist himself didn't know much about this person. He had only arrived in the last few years and immediately became close friends with Ouyang Dongsheng and Liu Dewang. He also came along this time, and it seemed that he was the one who provided the imperial procession for thousands of people.

Then there's himself, the only Yang Spirit who doesn't fit in. His cultivation is shallow, he hasn't integrated into the circle, and he's aloof and unfamiliar.

So... at this point, it's time to 'fit in'.

Thinking this, the old Daoist flicked his whisk and walked over to the group of Yang Spirit True Person with a chuckle, "True Man Ouyang, True Man Ouyang! How was your harvest this time?"

Upon hearing the voice, Ouyang Dongsheng's expression changed, but he quickly regained his friendly demeanor and replied, "So it's Layman Wang. Aren't you always so taciturn? What brings you here all of a sudden?"

"Oh dear, I was just thinking about my disciple. He still needs some things to Foundation Establishment and condense his Yin Spirit. Since I'm already here, I might as well take some with me and bring them back for my disciple. Maybe it can even help expand the courtyard!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Dongsheng breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Liu Dewang spoke with a smile, "Haha, Brother Dao, you used to live a simple and frugal life, and you really had the True Intention of living in seclusion. How come you have changed your mind today?"

Ouyang Dongsheng nodded and said, "Layman Wang is usually frugal and self-reliant. He eats only a few meals a day, not knowing how many bowls he has. He drinks a little every evening, not asking how much. If he needs anything, he takes it from his vegetable garden and doesn't go to the market. Why would he bring up these things today?"

This was indeed different from the old Daoist's usual style. Among the four Yang Spirit True Person, apart from the newly arrived Zhang Xin True Man Zhang, the other two had cultivated a considerable amount of power. Most of the thousands of people who entered the mountain this time were their disciples and their descendants.

The old Daoist priest had only a small temple and one apprentice, nothing else. He even grew his own vegetables and never bought them from the market. It was indeed suspicious that such a person would suddenly become interested in material things.

"Haha, True Man Ouyang knows that too. I usually take what I need from my vegetable garden. This Mount Luofu, where the immortals have gone, isn't it our vegetable garden? The picking and planting here are all done in an orderly manner. I think we shouldn't treat this place as a barren mountain where we can pick whatever we want, but rather as a nursery where we should cultivate it carefully." The old Daoist said with a smile.

He continued to the others, saying, "Even ordinary people down the mountain who are not skilled in cultivation know that there are fertile and arable places in the rivers, lakes, and marshes. If they are carefully cultivated, they can make the most of the time and the soil, and they would never want to exhaust the land's potential. But we are plundering this mountain at will. If we do this once or twice, it's still a sacred mountain. But what if we really flatten this treasure land in the future?"

The other three nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The old Daoist priest's words were simple: since everyone has already reached out, it means that apart from the central area of Mount Luofu, all these things on the outskirts should belong to us.

At times like this, fighting for power and profit, each vying for spiritual herbs, and even condoning those thousands of people to plunder the mountain, will bring no benefit to anyone.

Even the farmers down the mountain know how to cultivate their land meticulously. Now that this place has become our nursery, how can we not cherish it?

Seeing everyone nod, the old Daoist priest seized the opportunity to say, "Agriculture is the lifeblood of the world. Human Path say that farmers spare no effort to spread their teachings throughout the world. Today, all agricultural work is done by farmers, but it is neglected by us immortals. We might as well borrow a little from it. From now on, this mountain will be a treasure land with endless resources. The spiritual herbs Spirit Spring there can be used to refine elixirs, and one's cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds. Becoming an immortal and attaining the Tao will be just around the corner. If we wipe it out all at once, it would be a waste of heaven's resources. What do you fellow Daoists think?"

Ouyang Dongsheng and Liu Dewang both nodded. Liu Dewang spoke first, "Brother Dao is absolutely right. We should manage this mountain using agricultural methods. Thank you for the reminder. Then we will gather our disciples. Most of them have already filled their bags. What's left is just discarding some unwanted items and then collecting more precious ones. It's really a waste. From now on, everything will belong to us. It really shouldn't be like this."

But as soon as Liu Dewang finished speaking, Ouyang Dongsheng immediately chimed in, "However... while your suggestion is good, there is still a problem. Are you planning to get involved in worldly affairs?"

To get involved in worldly affairs means to want to make money.

However, at this moment, it was True Man Zhang, who had just arrived, who spoke.

"Hey, why is True Man Ouyang saying such things? It's rare for Layman Wang to be so sociable, and he even offered some good suggestions. Why does it sound like you're on guard? I think that among the millions of people, Ten Thousand Paths thousands of Daoist temples, and hundreds of thousands of Daoists around Mount Luofu, there are only four of us Yang Spirit True Person. Now that we finally have a treasure land, this is an incredible fortuitous opportunity. Why shouldn't we seize it and join hands to protect this place instead of fighting amongst ourselves?"

Zhang Xin's words caused the other two Yang Spirit True Person, who were still suspicious, to exchange glances and say nothing more.

However, the old Daoist priest smiled and said, "There's no need to worry too much. I just feel that the progress of the Yang Spirit is too slow now. To achieve pure Yang, it will take decades of hard work. If we can find Pure Yang treasure to refine the soul, we can quickly improve our progress."

"Pure Yang treasure are rare in the mortal world. I didn't think much about them before, and I honestly used the yang Yang Energy of the newborn yang to slowly refine them every morning. But now I see that there are definitely no shortage of Pure Yang treasure in this mountain. I hope that if any of you fellow Daoists encounter such a thing, you will give it to me to help my cultivation go smoothly. Also, my little disciple is temporarily lacking some treasures for condensing Yin Spirit. If you have any, I would like to take some first. What do you think?" the old Daoist suggested.

"Haha, so that's what it is. If Layman Wang is willing to join forces with us, this will naturally be a piece of cake." Ouyang Dongsheng laughed and nodded in agreement.

Liu Dewang generously took out a talisman. "Why wait to find it? This item is made by me using the Spirit Spring illuminated by the Taiyin Qi as raw material, along with forsythia, violet, and ink ground from red jade and red amber. It is especially effective in condensing Yin Spirit and suppressing Yang fire. Let my nephew accept it as a gift."

"Then I'll accept it on behalf of that unruly disciple. Thank you, True Man Liu." The old Daoist priest couldn't very well just pick it up and put it in his pocket.

As a result, the four of them burst into laughter, and the atmosphere became harmonious. They chatted and laughed, and their relationship seemed to instantly become one. They went from being suspicious of each other to working together to protect this sacred mountain.

At the same time, their orders were passed down, and they began to restrain their disciples from recklessly collecting spirit medicine. Instead, they placed them there, marked them one by one, and prepared to study them carefully when they returned. They would harvest them slowly without damaging the ecosystem, so that they could still benefit from them hundreds or thousands of years later.

Perhaps by using this treasure land, all four of them can truly become immortals and attain eternal life!

Meanwhile, right next to the four Yang Spirit True Person who were chatting, Li Qi and Old Ma were standing there, listening to them talk.

They were right next to them, almost within talking distance of a friend, but none of the four people... or even the entire caravan, noticed them.

Even though Li Qi wasn't invisible—he even had a shadow and others could see him—they subconsciously ignored his existence, as if he were a blind spot in their field of vision.

At this moment, Old Ma spoke up, "Boss, you see, I was right, weren't I? These four people clearly think we're here to steal our stuff, and they're here with the intention of driving us away!"

Li Qi nodded. "These two are indeed people. They didn't come in before, probably because they were intimidated by the lingering power of Mount Luofu. Now that they've found that we've come in and dug the mountain without any problems, they think it's safe and want to drive us away so they can take over this place themselves."

"However, these two are different. That old Daoist priest should be the one who saved you. Look at his suggestion, it's clearly to dissuade these people from damaging the mountain. This person might really want to repay Mount Luofu."

"As for this..." Li Qi looked at Zhang Xin.

This person... the more I look at him, the stranger he seems? Is his Cultivation Method from Mount Luofu?