The next day.
Li Shuidao, Li Shuilong, and five other disciples entered the ancestral hall together to pay their respects to their ancestors.
After the ceremony,
Li Tianliang led them out once more.
Seven or eight days later...
At Sea Snake Daoist's cave abode,
seven young cultivators from the Li Family gathered together.
Sea Snake Daoist Li Tianwu, dressed in a black robe, smiled and asked them what they had gained over the past six months.
One after another, they spoke of how gentle and virtuous their wives were, smiles unconsciously spilling across their faces.
A huge Gu-raising table stood in an open space in the valley, with various spirit pills and Spirit Grass arranged beside it. Pointing to the precious cultivation resources on the table, Sea Snake Daoist spoke with fervent enthusiasm: "Sect trials are like raising Gu. The earlier you take part, the easier it is to earn merit. And you must hand half of the merit you earn over to the family. That merit is very important to the family. Without the family, where would any of you be..."
At this, Li Tianwu looked over each person's expression. Everyone present took it for granted; not one of them showed any displeasure.
"You can keep the rest of your merit for your own use. Merit can only be traded through the sect's Hall of Rites, and trades must be voluntary. No one can force you. You can exchange merit for the sect's cultivation resources, trade it for other treasures, or even use it to win the favor of your seniors..."
Excitement flashed across the seven cultivators' faces. They had already heard the stories about the sect trials and knew this was a chance to display their strength, fight for glory, and improve rapidly.
Li Tianwu looked over the