Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle

The first time a lineage develops, can it trigger a reward?

Li Qingqiu stared at the prompt before him, sinking into thought. He felt that from now on, he could focus on this angle to promote the development of the Qingxiao Sect.

He turned and walked back into the sect, eager to see what kind of inheritance reward he could unlock.

Meanwhile, Qin Jue, who had stepped into the mountain forest, turned his head to look at Yang Jueding and remarked with emotion, "Your Sect Master may be young, but his schemes run deep. That kid named Li Sifeng struck with ruthless precision—it must have been arranged by him."

Yang Jueding chuckled. "I wouldn't know about that. But you weren't hurt, were you? In fact, this was the most efficient way—letting you personally experience the Qingxiao Sect's strength."

Qin Jue nodded. His ambitions were grand, and he wouldn't quibble over Li Qingqiu's methods. On the contrary, before coming, he had worried that the Qingxiao Sect might not last, fearing that the Qin family's investment would go to waste.

That was precisely why his father hadn't come in person.

The Qingxiao Sect had considerable prestige in the martial world. Its first two Sect Masters were renowned experts who had made names for themselves in the jianghu. After Lin Xunfeng announced his retirement from the martial world, the Qingxiao Sect was bound to face covetous eyes from many other sects.

Now, he no longer had any concerns. In fact, he was beginning to look forward to what kind of legendary tales the Qingxiao Sect would leave in the jianghu.

"Young Master Qin, let me tell you—the most formidable person in the Qingxiao Sect isn't even here today. That kid is even more terrifying. To be honest, I'm afraid of offending him myself. The reason I recommended your Qin family is purely because of my friendship with your father. With the talent of these geniuses in the Qingxiao Sect, once their reputation spreads, countless noble families and high officials will come courting them. By then, your Qin family won't even get a foot in the door."

Yang Jueding spoke seriously. He truly wasn't favoring anyone; in his view, this was a win-win situation.

Qin Jue nodded. He could understand that logic. After a moment of thought, he spoke up, "Besides what we've already discussed, I plan to personally contribute some additional funds and supplies. I want my son to become one of those personal disciples."

Yang Jueding grinned. "You're covering your bases, aren't you?"

"With many brothers come many troubles." Qin Jue said calmly.

Hearing this, Yang Jueding seemed to recall some past events and fell into silence.

The two figures quickly disappeared deep into the mountain forest.

Just after seeing off Qin Jue and his companion, Li Qingqiu hurried back to the courtyard, walked straight into his room, and closed the door.

The other disciples had already gone about their own business and didn't notice anything unusual about him.

Li Qingqiu sat cross-legged on the bed and directly activated the inheritance reward.

[Claim Inheritance Reward]

[Open Lineage Inheritance]

[You have obtained a secret technique—Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle]

[Do you wish to accept the inheritance?]

A secret technique?

A glint of curiosity flashed in Li Qingqiu's eyes, and he immediately chose to accept the inheritance.

A flood of memories surged into his mind. This long-unfamiliar sensation captivated him, and he closed his eyes, immersing himself in it.

When he woke up and opened his eyes, he saw through the window that dusk had fallen.

He recalled the mysteries of the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle, and a look of pleasant surprise spread across his face.

The Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle could stop bleeding, expel toxins, and stimulate the five viscera and six bowels. Its applications in medicine were vast—truly all-encompassing. Not only that, but it could also be used to kill enemies. The needles were as fast as lightning, as unpredictable as a ghost immortal.

This needle technique relied on Origin Energy. The amount consumed for healing depended on the specific situation, but using it against enemies required very little Origin Energy.

This was far more practical than the Supreme Sword Control Technique.

His current Origin Energy wasn't suited for grand, sweeping spells like the Supreme Sword Control Technique. Flicking needles with a snap of his fingers, however, was perfect for him—low Origin Energy consumption, yet incalculable lethal power.

The more Li Qingqiu thought about it, the more he liked it.

Although the lineage inheritance didn't allow him to master the technique instantly, he could memorize it perfectly, not forgetting a single word. Such a memory would make it much easier for him to cultivate the inherited technique.

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and went out to eat.

Being at the Yangyuan Realm Second Layer reduced his need for sleep, but he still couldn't abstain from food. He had to eat.

By the time he reached the courtyard, the disciples were preparing the meal. He walked over to his chair and sat down. Li Sijin, Xu Ning, and the other disciples were discussing the Qin family matter.

The boldest one, Li Sijin, directly asked Li Qingqiu, "Eldest Senior Brother, are we getting another batch of disciples?"

The other disciples also showed curious and expectant expressions. For children, making new friends was an exciting prospect.

"Yes. The visitor who came today will send six juniors. Not only that, but over the next six months, the Qingxiao Sect will recruit even more disciples. My plan is to have the sect's disciple count reach fifty by the end of the year."

Li Qingqiu nodded. His words made the disciples even more excited, and they began chattering among themselves.

Yang Jueding sat at the far end of the long table, a smile on his face, saying nothing, keeping his achievements to himself.

He felt that today's work was definitely a major accomplishment!

What he was looking forward to now was Li Qingqiu teaching him the Qingxiao Sect's unique internal cultivation method. He wanted to see just what kind of internal art could make these kids so formidable.

Night gradually fell, and oil lamps were hung in the courtyard. After the meal was cleared away, some disciples still lingered in the yard, playing and laughing.

Li Qingqiu and Li Dongyue used small knives to whittle a large handful of wooden needles. Although the Qingxiao Sect already had a batch of weapons, they had no silver needles, so he would have to make do for now.

"Thank you for your hard work. Get some rest early."

Li Qingqiu picked up the wooden needles, tossed out these words, and walked toward his room. It was already dark, unsuitable for practicing the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle. He planned to practice it tomorrow morning after absorbing his morning Qi.

Li Dongyue sat on the stool, watching the Eldest Senior Brother's retreating figure, a look of confusion written across her face.

That evening, Zhang Yuchun came to Li Qingqiu's room. He was worried about Li Qingqiu taking in the Qin family disciples—six at once could easily form a clique, especially since one of them was to become Li Qingqiu's personal apprentice.

Li Qingqiu spent a good while reassuring him before sending him off.

He already had a plan for the Qin family disciples. He wouldn't let them enjoy the same treatment as the other disciples the moment they arrived.

Within Qingxiao Sect, the hierarchy of seniority had to be established.

Not only that, the distinction between immortal and martial arts also needed to be set.

Unless their talent was exceptional, disciples would first have to train in martial arts, then earn the true teachings of immortality through merit.

The specifics still needed thought. Right now, his mind was only on the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle.

Though he couldn't practice the needle technique tonight, he could keep reinforcing the key points in his mind, preparing for cultivation.

Over the next two days, Li Qingqiu spent most of his time cultivating the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle.

Progress wasn't fast. It made him miss the feeling of training in swordsmanship. He wondered when he could replicate a second Fate.

On the third day after Qin Jue left, Jiang Zhaoxia and the other two finally returned with a tailor. The rugged mountain paths had left the tailor drenched in sweat. The moment he entered the courtyard, he collapsed to the ground.

Zhang Yuchun quickly poured him some water.

Li Qingqiu wasn't in a hurry to make the sect robes. He pulled Jiang Zhaoxia into the room to talk. Zhang Yuchun and Li Dongyue followed.

In the courtyard, only the disciples were left fussing over the tailor. As for Yang Jueding, he was completely absorbed in the Primordial Scripture, unable to tear himself away.

Once inside, Jiang Zhaoxia recounted their journey in full detail. Besides finding the tailor and buying cloth, he had scouted around and finally found a way to make money.

"There are plenty of bounty notices posted in the city—some for solving cold cases and finding the real culprit, some for wiping out bandits. The rewards aren't low. We can take those. We could even escort caravans near the Tai Kun Mountain Range and see them safely through."

Jiang Zhaoxia sat on a stool, smiling. He was confident about these matters and believed they could help Qingxiao Sect accumulate wealth quickly.

Zhang Yuchun asked about the specific rewards. After comparing them, he fell silent for a moment, then said, "Too little. Not worth doing. You'd work yourself to death and still earn less than the gold and silver the Qin family gives us every year."

"The Qin family?" Jiang Zhaoxia frowned, surprised.

Zhang Yuchun immediately explained the matter Li Qingqiu had discussed with Qin Jue.

After hearing it, Jiang Zhaoxia wasn't happy. He stared at Li Qingqiu and said, "Senior Brother, we don't need to lower ourselves like this, begging for favors. We have skills. Making money isn't hard."

Li Qingqiu replied with some exasperation, "If you spend all your time making money, how will you train? Remember, you are all the high-ranking members of Qingxiao Sect. Your role isn't to handle these trivial matters. Especially you—you need to spend most of your time training. Once you become the number one martial artist in the world, plenty of people will beg to give us money."

Li Dongyue nodded. "Eldest Senior Brother is right. Third Senior Brother, don't forget—the Seven Peaks Alliance and the Azure Cult could attack at any time. We don't know how many experts they'll bring next time."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhaoxia's brow relaxed.

That was true.

A fierce battle was destined to erupt. How could he waste his time on making money?

"As long as you're strong enough, no one can threaten our position." Li Qingqiu spoke with earnest sincerity.

Jiang Zhaoxia nodded. "From now on, besides training, I'll devote my time to the Supreme Sword Control Technique."

Zhang Yuchun and Li Dongyue both showed envy. Li Qingqiu had also shown them the Supreme Sword Control Technique. Forget practicing it—just looking at it gave them a headache. They found it extremely difficult.

Li Qingqiu and Jiang Zhaoxia's comprehension was far beyond their reach.

"Third Junior Brother, focus on training from now on. Yuchun, you'll handle the sect's affairs, big and small. I plan to take time to properly teach Dongyue and help her grow."

Li Qingqiu continued. This made Li Dongyue nervous. She was afraid of disappointing her Eldest Senior Brother. But that was just her nature—faced with his arrangements, no matter how many worries she had, she wouldn't refuse.

Zhang Yuchun didn't find it burdensome. On the contrary, he was excited. The more disciples there were, the more room he had to stretch his abilities. Besides, Li Qingqiu had told him to continue recruiting.

Jiang Zhaoxia added, "When the six Qin family juniors arrive, I'll personally assess them."

Li Qingqiu chuckled and nodded.

The four chatted for a while, then left the room together. For today, they let the tailor rest. The sect robes would be made tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Li Qingqiu handed the tailor a drawing he had prepared in advance. It was his own design. Since it was only in black ink, he had to explain which colors to use for each part.

After making everything clear, he took Li Dongyue down the mountain, planning to teach her the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle.

He hadn't mastered it himself yet, so bringing her along to practice together would let them exchange insights.

In his vision, each of his six junior brothers and sisters should master a different spell. By perfecting their own arts, they would complement one another.