Gains and Losses

The vast Mystic Origin Sect, with its Pill Convergence Hall almost all the Alchemist, didn't even have a single Fourth-Order Alchemist, Third-Order Alchemist were also few and far between.

If Gu Buyan to pass away peacefully, the Pill Convergence Hall would immediately be removed from the ranks of the halls and merge into the Hall of Spiritual Insight, becoming a miscellaneous entity.

No wonder the Gu Buyan of their anxiety.

"My master has exceptional talent in alchemy, but he is not good at teaching. Since taking charge of the Pill Convergence Hall, his disciples have dwindled, and most have faded into obscurity. Seeing the decline of the Pill Convergence Hall, he felt guilty. In recent years, he has asked Wen Zhong, the Hall of Gathering Heroes, to search for alchemy geniuses from all directions, while he has also calmly taught the Alchemist with some talent in the Pill Convergence Hall."

"Pity."

"The art of alchemy depends more on talent, and my master is not good at teaching, so no matter how much time I spend, the results are minimal."

Lu Qingfeng deduced some of the reasons for the decline of the Pill Convergence Hall from Gu Buyan's words.

Whether there are other reasons besides the fact that Gu Buyan) is unknown.

But--

"This situation is in my favor."

"There is no one in the Pill Convergence Hall who can stand up to Liang. With my talent in alchemy, I might have a chance to take over the Pill Convergence Hall in the future."

Lu Qingfeng sorted out his thoughts.

If one can take charge of the Pill Convergence Hall and become the leader of the Mystic Origin Sect entire sect will protect them, allowing them to cultivate with peace of mind. This will ensure a stable path before and after reaching the Core Formation Stage.

Even if he cannot become the head of a hall, with his alchemy skills that are about to break through to the fifth level, he will definitely be protected by the Mystic Origin Sect.

It's not that I want to entrust my life and fortune to the Mystic Origin Sect.

However, cultivating under the protection of the Mystic Origin Sect can save a lot of trouble.

"That's excellent."

Thinking of this, I felt joy in my heart.

In reality, the more stable the better.

Lu Qingfeng intended to showcase his alchemy and weapon-forging skills at Gathering Immortals Market, hoping to make Spirit Void Cultivator from all directions. However, he unexpectedly attracted the attention of the Mystic Origin Sect.

He transformed himself into True Disciple of the Mystic Origin Sect.

Moreover, he was appointed as True Disciple in an institution like the Pill Convergence Hall, which was almost a 'logistics' organization—

As long as you don't do anything reckless, you're almost guaranteed to survive.

This was exactly what Lu Qingfeng wanted.

"This disciple takes his leave."

Leaving the place Gu Buyan, Lu Qingfeng headed straight for his own True Disciple's cave abode. Lu Qingyu, unfamiliar with the place, must have been quite anxious having spent the entire day in the cave abode.

Lu Qingfeng's cave abode dwelling is located on a Spirit Eye on Sunset Peak, which greatly helps his cultivation.

It is one of the True Disciple.

Lu Qingfeng entered the cave abode and saw Lu Qingyu sitting quietly cave abode, her eyes looking out of the cave abode, appearing somewhat lonely.

The sun is setting.

Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu sat atop the mountain, gazing at the horizon and taking in the mirror-like water.

"Big brother, aren't we Sunset Glow Sect?"

Lu Qingyu looked up at Lu Qingfeng.

"I am now True Disciple of the Mystic Origin Sect, and I will spend most of my time in the Profound Origin Water Realm from now on."

The Profound Origin Water Realm is far safer than the Gathering Cloud Mountains.

The Mystic Origin Sect is far more suitable for cultivation than the Sunset Glow Sect.

For Lu Qingfeng, there was no need for a choice at all.

But Lu Qingyu—

"But my second brother is still in the Sunset Glow Sect."

Lu Qingyu did not answer Lu Qingfeng, but only frowned.

Although she often teased her second brother, she was still close to him in her heart.

When they were in the Gathering Cloud Mountains, Lu Qingfeng often went into seclusion, and Lu Qingshan would visit them at Silver Horn Mountain or Peak Rain Mountain every now and then.

Lu Qingyu often rode White Crane to visit her second brother, where they would complete sect missions together or chat.

The two spent even more time together than she did with Lu Qingfeng.

If they were to settle in the Profound Origin Water Realm, which is tens of thousands of miles away, they would no longer be able to see their second brother often.

Lu Qingyu hesitated.

"Your second brother has grown up and become independent."

"At this stage, the Sunset Glow Sect and the Gathering Cloud Mountains are far more suitable for him than the Profound Origin Water Realm."

Lu Qingfeng spoke calmly.

Qingshan and Qingyu are never the same.

In his youth, the former was rather weak and timid. However, the six months Return to Truth Sect had a profound impact on his character. After embarking on the path of cultivation, he remained by Lu Qingfeng's side, with Lu Qingfeng planning everything for him.

Over time, she began to feel that she was living in Lu Qingfeng's shadow.

Therefore, they sought independence.

This is how cultivators should be, and Lu Qingfeng didn't stop him; instead, he supported him. Although the two brothers saw each other less often, they talked more afterward.

Lu Qingshan gradually regained his spirits, and whenever he went to Silver Horn Mountain or Peak Rain Mountain to see his elder brother and younger sister, he always had endless things to say.

Radiant with energy.

Even his cultivation progress was much faster than when he was simply following Lu Qingfeng.

This is a good thing.

Lu Qingshan has now established himself firmly in the Sunset Glow Sect and is thriving in the Gathering Cloud Mountains, so there is absolutely no need to summon him to the Profound Origin Water Realm.

This is different from when he Fujiang Cliff out of Shangyang Country's cliff and brought out of the Weeping Marsh.

Shangyang Country was a forbidden land for cultivation. Lu Qingfeng stayed there, immersed in his invincible state, and focused on the various mundane affairs of the Azure Origin Sword Sect, thus neglecting his cultivation.

When the time comes to reach our centennial, we will inevitably feel regret.

After arriving at the Sunset Glow Sect, he met many cultivators who were pursuing Changsheng.

There's no need for Lu Qingyu to force Lu Qingshan to the Profound Origin Water Realm by asking, "Do you want the Sunset Glow Sect or me and my brother?"

And.

The current Lu Qingshan is not necessarily as easily blocked by Lu Qingyu's words as he was before.

There is no need to worry about the situation in Qingshan.

The one in a difficult position right now is Lu Qingyu.

"If Big Brother is willing to call Second Brother over, Second Brother will definitely not refuse." Lu Qingyu stared at Lu Qingfeng, pursing her lips, looking rather stubborn.

Lu Qingfeng shook his head. "You told Second Brother to leave Sunset Glow Sect and come to the Profound Origin Water Realm. Why didn't Eldest Brother abandon Mystic Origin Sect and return to the Gathering Cloud Mountains?"

"No the same."

"Mystic Origin Sect is safer."

Lu Qingyu said repeatedly.

"It's the same for me and your second brother."

"I am unwilling to give up the Mystic Origin Sect and return to the Gathering Cloud Mountains, so I have no right to make your second brother give up."

Lu Qingfeng pulled Qingyu down to sit and slowly explained, "Your second brother has never been my subordinate. He is highly regarded in the Sunset Glow Sect and has many friends and connections in the Gathering Cloud Mountains. It would be unfair to him to force him to come to the Profound Origin Water Realm."

Lu Qingyu lowered her head.

She understands the reasoning.

But having to choose between her eldest and second brothers made her feel terrible. "Eldest brother, can't we continue to be together like we were in Shangyang Country?"

"Well!"

Lu Qingfeng sighed inwardly.

Lu Qingyu moved closer, leaning against her elder brother. She nestled in his arm, remaining silent.

The setting sun gradually sank below the surface of the water.

The world grew dark.

"This is what spiritual practice is all about."

"With gain comes loss. If things were like before, the three of us siblings would only have a few decades to live, or even less. But now, my eldest brother has advanced to the Foundation Establishment and can live for three hundred years. You and Qingshan will also advance to the Foundation Establishment soon and can live for three hundred years as well."

"In the future, when we advance to the Spirit Void and then to the Core Formation Core Formation, we will have even longer lifespans. Although we are temporarily separated now, which is a loss, we will be able to spend more time together in the future, which is a gain."

Lu Qingfeng's words were meant for Qingyu, but also for himself.

He now spends all his time in the game, witnessing its splendor, sometimes staying for half a day, which can easily take two or three months. Back in reality, aside from cultivation, alchemy, and weapon crafting, he has very little time to spend with Lu Qingyu.

Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.

A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye in the game, and some memories in reality have even become somewhat blurred. Fortunately, he can see Lu Qingyu every day in reality and every one or two months in the game, which can awaken Lu Qingfeng's earliest memories.

At Blackwood Village.

Under the wooden house in the mountains.

Fujiang Cliff.

The Weeping Marsh.

Upon seeing Qingyu, a flood of memories rushed back, dispelling the daze in the game and pulling Lu Qingfeng back to reality.

Games, the Primordial World!

Although it was real, it was indeed an illusion to Lu Qingfeng.

Only in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers, with Lu Qingyu and Lu Qingshan, where blood ties and kinship are intertwined, is it real.

It was just a blur.

His relationship with Qingshan and Qingyu eventually became distant.

Like Lu Qingyu.

Before leaving Shangyang Country, Lu Qingyu would never have hesitated between her eldest and second brothers.

But at this moment—

"My elder brother is in seclusion all day long. After joining the Mystic Origin Sect, he will definitely be even busier."

"Your cultivation is progressing too slowly right now. In a while, I'll send you Sunset Glow Sect. I'll send you to train with my second brother so that you won't fall too far behind him in cultivation and lose face."

"How?"

Lu Qingfeng sat up straight, intending to push Lu Qingyu out from beside him and make her sit up straight as well.

Lu Qingyu looked up at her elder brother and felt as if, in an instant, her elder brother seemed to sink into the horizon along with the setting sun.

It becomes extremely distant, untouchable, and slowly disappears.

"Big brother."

Lu Qingyu grabbed Lu Qingfeng's arm, buried her head, and looked scared with fear in her eyes.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Qingfeng looked down at Qingyu, unable to see her expression or the fear in her eyes.

All that could be heard was Lu Qingyu snorting, "I'm not going to be with my second brother. He's busy hanging out with a bunch of shady friends right now, so he doesn't have time for me."

As he spoke.

Lu Qingyu raised her head from Lu Qingfeng and stared wide-eyed. "Is Big Brother trying to renege on his promise? He said he would open a shop for me in the market, but now he's sending me to suffer with Second Brother."

"Hehe!"

"Men are all big pigs!"

"..."

Lu Qingfeng pursed his lips, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.

I regret telling Qingyu too many stories and using too many internet slang terms when I was a child.

Lu Qingyu sat up straight with a smug look on her lips. "Oxhead Mountain is too far away. Brother, you are now True Disciple of the Mystic Origin Sect. Could you use your connections to help me rent a shop in Gathering Immortals Market?"

"I'm going to make a fortune at Gathering Immortals Market! I'm going to get rich!"

His heroic spirit soared to the clouds.

Lofty aspirations.

In an instant, the sorrow that had come from nowhere vanished.

"..."

"Good."

Lu Qingfeng nodded repeatedly.

With warm sunshine in your heart, it shines from your soul to your face, blossoming into a smile like a spring breeze.

Sorry, sorry, the timing was wrong.