Lucky Person, Five-Layer Realm

Before evening, Li Qingqiu gathered all the disciples and announced that Jiang Zhaoxia would be forming the Thirteen Sword Guards. This excited the disciples immensely, and they all looked at Jiang Zhaoxia with anticipation.

He was the most formidable person in the Qingxiao Sect, second only in the martial arts world. Following him to learn martial arts would surely lead to success.

Moreover, "Thirteen Sword Guards" sounded powerful. Currently, only the Qingxiao Seven Sons had a recognized title within the Qingxiao Sect. Now, with the addition of the Thirteen Sword Guards, how could the disciples not be excited?

Li Qingqiu watched Jiang Zhaoxia select people. When Jiang Zhaoxia had chosen twelve, he suddenly spoke, pointing to a disciple and saying, "Third Junior Brother, give him the last spot."

The disciple Li Qingqiu pointed to was named Xue Jin. He was sixteen years old, with an ordinary appearance and unremarkable height, making him easily overlooked in the crowd.

Xue Jin was stunned when Li Qingqiu pointed at him. He instinctively looked around, thinking the Sect Master was referring to someone in front of or behind him.

Jiang Zhaoxia looked at Xue Jin, frowning slightly. He had no impression of Xue Jin and, by all appearances, the boy didn't seem like someone with great potential.

Sensing his doubt, Li Qingqiu continued with a smile, "I can feel his boundless potential. He will be a great help to you in the future."

Xue Jin was the only new disciple whose aptitude and comprehension reached the "good" level. After joining the sect, his loyalty grew rapidly, so Li Qingqiu felt confident recommending him.

While "good" might seem inferior to Xu Ning's or Jiang Zhaoxia's talent, within the Qingxiao Sect, it was definitely considered genius.

The twelve people Jiang Zhaoxia had chosen himself were not as good as Xue Jin.

Hearing Li Qingqiu's words, Xue Jin felt a surge of excitement and emotion, even a strong urge to shed tears.

The Sect Master actually noticed me?

Yang Jueding, Cheng Canghai, Li Sifeng, and the others standing nearby also looked at Xue Jin with curiosity. Li Qingqiu rarely praised disciples like this. With Xu Ning's example before them, everyone subconsciously felt a sense of anticipation.

Could this boy truly be extraordinary?

Jiang Zhaoxia relented, "Since that's the case, I will trust Senior Brother."

He beckoned Xue Jin over with a finger, signaling him to step forward. Then, he left with the thirteen chosen members of the Thirteen Sword Guards.

The disciples who were not chosen felt a sense of disappointment, while also looking forward to the future achievements of the Thirteen Sword Guards.

Li Qingqiu dismissed the disciples. At this moment, Li Sifeng approached him, chuckling, "Second Senior Brother has the Qingxiao Seven Sons, and Third Senior Brother now has the Thirteen Sword Guards. Can I also form a named group?"

Li Qingqiu glanced at him and asked, "What kind of group?"

"Qingxiao Nine Ghosts, how about that?"

"Doesn't sound good. Think of something else."

Li Qingqiu gave him a roll of his eyes and then headed towards the mountain gate.

Li Sifeng immediately chased after him, starting to pester him.

Although Li Qingqiu didn't agree to Li Sifeng's request, his words gave him an idea. If the junior brothers and sisters each led a group of disciples, passing it down through generations, wouldn't that eventually form the structure of a power system?

Wu Man'er wasn't suitable for leading disciples, and Li Sifeng was too erratic, so that wouldn't work either.

Li Qingqiu decided to have Li Dongyue and Li Sijin select a group of disciples.

Li Dongyue's Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle came with medical skills. Even without Origin Energy, it could enhance understanding of acupuncture points and blood circulation, allowing her to treat sect disciples and those seeking medical help on the mountain in the future.

Li Sijin could teach talisman crafting. Even if they weren't true immortal cultivation talismans, they could be used to earn money. There were plenty of secular people in this world seeking peace of mind, as long as the Qingxiao Sect's reputation spread.

After making the decision, Li Qingqiu summoned Li Dongyue that evening to discuss the matter.

Li Dongyue was very pleased about this. She had wanted to do this for a long time but was afraid Li Qingqiu wouldn't allow the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle to be taught outside the sect.

The next morning, Li Dongyue went to select disciples. Her actions didn't cause as much stir as Jiang Zhaoxia's, but they still led to discussions among the disciples.

Ultimately, Li Dongyue selected nine disciples: seven girls and two boys.

As for Li Sijin, she didn't want to worry about it for now and planned to wait two more years before taking disciples. Li Qingqiu naturally had no objections. As long as his junior sister had a plan in mind, he would support her.

On this day, Zhang Yuchun led a group down the mountain. This time, he wasn't just taking Huang Shan and Yu Lin, but all of the Qingxiao Seven Sons, to gain experience together. Li Qingqiu, worried, arranged for Li Sifeng to accompany them.

Zhang Yuchun's martial arts weren't particularly strong, and in the current era, Li Qingqiu was concerned for his safety.

Half a month later, Zhang Yuchun and the others returned. This time, they had recruited twenty-three new disciples.

The number of disciples in the Qingxiao Sect suddenly surpassed eighty!

Li Qingqiu personally met these disciples, offered them encouragement, and then had Li Dongyue arrange their accommodation.

In the past year, several more courtyards had been built below the new courtyard. Although they were somewhat rudimentary, they were sufficient for these disciples to live in.

Li Qingqiu opened his Legacy System panel and scanned through it. There were no individuals with outstanding cultivation aptitude or comprehension. However, one person's Destiny was somewhat special.

[Lucky person: Always easily blessed with good fortune throughout their life]

This person was named Bai Ninger, only thirteen years old. He was small and had dark skin, making him completely invisible in a crowd.

"Lucky person" was too abstract; it allowed for infinite speculation, or perhaps it wasn't that exaggerated, as Bai Ninger's cultivation aptitude and comprehension were both mediocre.

He would have to observe further.

Li Qingqiu merely glanced at Bai Ninger and made no special arrangements for him, nor did he inquire about him from Zhang Yuchun.

With twenty-three more disciples joining the Qingxiao Sect, under Zhang Yuchun's arrangements, the labor demands at various construction sites and businesses were reduced.

Heavy snow fell, and the mountains were plunged into a world of white.

On a mountaintop, Li Qingqiu and Qin Ye meditated side-by-side, the wind and snow dispersed by the spiritual energy surrounding them.

Qin Ye slowly opened his eyes and said with emotion, "Master, this Primordial Scripture is truly profound and vast. It also suits my Ten Thousand Army Demon Subduing Staff very well. Just by contemplating it in my mind, I've already gained many insights."

He was very happy to have the rare opportunity to cultivate with his master, and he could feel his master growing closer to him.

"You're still only at the first level. Only when you reach the second level can you truly unleash the might of the Ten Thousand Army Demon Subduing Staff," Li Qingqiu said with his eyes closed. Qin Ye nodded, but inwardly he felt that reaching the second level of the Primordial Scripture would be very difficult, and he didn't know how many years it would take.

"Are you trying to avenge Wu Baoyu?" Li Qingqiu suddenly asked.

Qin Ye froze for a moment, his expression turning somber. He gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Wu died too tragically. I must vindicate him and avenge him."

"Vindicating him is fine, after all, he passed on his legacy to you. But avenging him, aren't you being a bit presumptuous?" Li Qingqiu said calmly.

Qin Ye turned to look at him, his expression one of disbelief. He didn't understand why his master would hurt him so much.

Li Qingqiu continued, "Did Senior Wu ask you to avenge him?"

"No, but he must have been afraid I wouldn't be able to..."

"Then do you remember what he said when he taught you his martial arts?"

"He said many things, and I remember them all."

"In your opinion, what was more important to him: hatred, or the stability of the empire?"

"This..."

Qin Ye suddenly didn't know how to answer, because Wu Baoyu had once told him he hoped he would join the army and protect the Great Li Empire.

"You killed the Emperor. Do you know the consequences?" Li Qingqiu continued to ask.

Qin Ye's face flushed and paled. Although he was young, he understood these important principles. If the Emperor died, the world would surely descend into chaos.

"I won't stop you from seeking revenge, but I hope you'll consider whether what Senior Wu passed on to you was martial arts, or his spirit. There are many ways to seek revenge. I hope you will place the common people of the world in the most important position, and then discuss revenge on that basis."

Li Qingqiu said earnestly, without opening his eyes the entire time.

Qin Ye fell into deep thought.

Li Qingqiu felt that the role of a master was a heavy one, not simply to pass on skills. While Qin Ye was still young and hadn't experienced the hardships of the world, he had to correct Qin Ye's views and prevent him from going to extremes.

After a while.

Qin Ye looked up at Li Qingqiu and asked curiously, "Master, is the Qingxiao Sect's martial arts cultivation aimed at protecting the world?"

When Xi Niang committed suicide, Li Qingqiu's words had been very cold. Many disciples had discussed it privately, and he remembered it. Thus, he had always felt that his master wasn't the type of person who was immensely benevolent.

"The world is too vast, and that goal is too vague. However, the Qingxiao Sect will protect those who support us along the way. Just like the villagers below the mountain, they helped us build the sect, cultivate our fields, and sent us food. Shouldn't we protect them? The Qingxiao Sect will continue to grow stronger, and more and more people will help us. If one day, the entire world supports us, then we should protect the world."

Li Qingqiu's words made Qin Ye suddenly enlightened. He suddenly felt that the path the Qingxiao Sect was taking had become clear.

Self-improvement without losing righteousness, valuing one's own interests without neglecting gratitude.

The pent-up frustration in Qin Ye's heart began to dissipate. He realized how ridiculous he had been in the past, not understanding Senior Wu's intentions and only immersing himself in hatred.

Recalling the past, he realized that his relationships with the other five disciples of the Qin family had become distant, let alone his relationships with other disciples.

As the Sect Master's disciple, he shouldn't be like this.

While Li Qingqiu was teaching Qin Ye, Jiang Zhaoxia was doing the same.

Jiang Zhaoxia was not only teaching sword techniques but also instilling the Thirteen Sword's philosophy. He wanted the Thirteen Sword to prioritize the interests of the Qingxiao Sect and to eliminate all threats to the Qingxiao Sect.

This winter was colder than previous years, but the hearts of the Qingxiao Sect disciples were burning with passion and fighting spirit.

After the New Year, while the Qingxiao Sect was still bustling with activity, Li Qingqiu received good news: he had successfully broken through to the fifth level of the Yangyuan Realm!

He hadn't told anyone about this. He planned to minimize his own involvement, only acting when the Qingxiao Sect was in danger, and letting others be the strongest figures in the open.

Having reached the fifth level, his Origin Energy had doubled. He finally understood the feeling of immense power that martial artists spoke of. Now, when he cast spells, he didn't have to be as economical as before.

After the New Year, Li Dongyue's medical practice officially opened. A merchant brought his daughter to the mountain seeking treatment.

His daughter suffered from a strange illness that no famous doctor could cure, and it would often flare up. He happened to hear that the Qingxiao Sect could treat difficult and complicated illnesses, so he came to try his luck.

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