A Recommendation to Set Sail

Seeing the Three Elders of the Profound Teaching Fang Shu remain silent, Fang Shu chuckled and said, "What's wrong? Is it perhaps unfortunate that from now on, this sect will no longer recommend True Disciple to go to the main altar in Central Province?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Yushan chuckled and replied, "True Disciple Fang laughed. As one of the branches of the Profound Teaching, as long as this altar exists, it has the right to recommend talents to the main altar. This can be considered an obligation."

Unfortunately, our Western Altar usually only makes a recommendation every sixty years or so, and the most recent one was just two years ago when it went to sea.

As for the next one, even if more are sent, it will be at least thirty years from now.

After saying this, Elder Yushan's face was full of sighs.

Fang Shu hearing this, Fang Shu frowned slightly. "Is it really such a bad coincidence?"

Elder Yushan's sigh deepened, "If True Disciple Fang inquires a little, he'll know the truth of the matter."

Fang Shu's gaze swept over the three Profound Teaching Elders, and before they could explain further, he muttered to himself, "It's all about timing and fate. I never imagined I'd be two years too late."

Upon hearing Fang Shu's words of "accepting one's fate," Elder Yushan and the others did not change their expressions, but the atmosphere between them clearly improved.

A bit.

Afterwards, Fang Shu exchanged pleasantries with the three elders and said, "Since the three elders have confirmed my identity as a True Disciple, then the True Disciple residence within the sect should be allocated to me."

"I wonder which side my True Disciple residence is on now?"

Based on what he had learned during his time under the Profound Teaching Rule, any True Disciple of the Profound Teaching was a powerful figure within the sect, and in terms of status, they could even be comparable to these few elders Golden Core Perfection.

After all, True Disciple refers to someone who has the potential to break through to the Refining Spirit stage. One who has just entered the Golden Core is True Disciple, and one who has Golden Core Perfection is also True Disciple.

The elders within the Profound Teaching, whether ordinary elders or those who hold power within the Profound Teaching, are often those who have given up hope of Refining Spirit or have become disillusioned, and are appointed to manage general affairs.

Therefore, the residence of the Profound Teaching True Disciple should be the location of the most prestigious Spirit Vein under the Profound Teaching Rule.

Furthermore, Fang Shu is a disciple of the Goose Divine Immortal, and the Spirit Vein he should enjoy should be second only to another Divine Immortal in the Profound Teaching.

If the Goose Divine Immortal were to give the word, he could even directly enjoy the Goose Divine Immortal's residence within the Profound Teaching Sect.

At this moment, when Elder Yushan and the others Fang Shu demanding the Spirit Vein, they exchanged glances but did not immediately utter a sound.

Just as Fang Shu was about to press him further, Elder Yushan said, "Alright. Don't worry, True Disciple Fang, we will inform the sect immediately and have True Disciple Fang prepare the residence. However, please stay in the sect for a few days."

Fang Shu raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that although his journey into the Profound Teaching had been quite smooth, he was clearly not well-liked when it came to dividing up the sect's interests, even with the Goose Divine Immortal as his backer.

However, after a moment's thought, he did not immediately launch an attack. Instead, he said with a half-smile, "But, after all, my arrival was too sudden. We need to give the sect some time to prepare, otherwise it would be too unforgiving."

"In that case, I will take my leave now. There's no need for the sect to prepare any further lodgings; I still have a quiet room in the city that I haven't vacated yet."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Fang Shu simply nodded to them, not waiting for anyone from the Profound Teaching to see him off. He transformed into a Golden Light and flew out of the main hall, heading straight towards the outside of the sect.

Inside the hall.

Elder Yushan and the others subconsciously took a few steps forward. They had thought Fang Shu was going to retreat in order to advance, but they did not expect Fang Shu to leave so decisively.

Only after Fang Shu had completely left did Elder Yushan and the others come to their senses, their gazes towards each other becoming increasingly uneasy.

Suddenly, someone spoke up, "A disciple of Divine Immortal has arrived today. Although the Goose Divine Immortal has been in seclusion for decades and has not even returned to the sect, should we really treat him with such disrespect?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Yushan stroked his beard, frowned slightly, and remained silent in thought.

At this moment, another illusory figure shook his head and said, "How can this be called negligence? It's true that this kid arrived two years late. Who told him not to come sooner? If he had arrived two years earlier, he would naturally have been one of the candidates to go to the Ancestral Altar."

Elder Yushan finally spoke, slowly saying, "It's only been two years. According to the information, the previous group had just set sail and were still studying in that Sea Market."

If we send people to chase after them, we should be able to catch up—but who should be eliminated next? Does anyone have any suggestions?

It turns out that the True Disciple of the Profound Teaching branch altars, when they sailed to the Ancestral Altar, did not travel within the continent and could simply arrive by taking Cloud Ship.

Those people often had to travel between various Sea Market several years in advance to reach the Ancestral Altar, euphemistically calling it "study tours."

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If there are further disasters such as sea disasters or Dao Calamity, and the journey is delayed for several years, it may take ten years for one way!

The group of True Disciple disciples who had just set off are currently still in Sea Market, which has delayed their journey. Even if they hadn't been delayed, if the sect were to send someone else, they would likely be able to catch up with them.

However, once Yushan uttered these words inside the main hall, even the elder who had previously shown some concern for Fang Shu Shugen fell silent.

Choosing the right people is not easy; removing them is even more difficult.

Rather than needlessly offending people, they'd rather pretend they don't know anything about it.

However, at this moment, Elder Yushan suddenly transmitted his voice to the group. "I have heard that the storm at sea is growing stronger, and there are signs that it may turn into Dao Calamity. In that case, we should send a message overseas and ask them to stay for another year—their safety is the most important thing."

Upon hearing this, the other two elders immediately understood and nodded, "Agreed!"

"If we can help delay things for another year, we'll already be considered to have put in a lot of effort. Even if the Fang Family finds out about this opportunity later, they'll only be grateful to us and won't blame us."

The three discussed the matter and all felt that this method was excellent. They decided to each issue three decrees to inform the group of True Disciple and other elders overseas.

However, just before they were about to disperse, someone said, "By the way, the mansion that should have been given to the Fang Family's True Disciple is currently occupied by Elder Wenxiang's relatives."

Should we inform them so they can quickly come forward and disperse their relatives, to avoid any misunderstanding?

Upon hearing this, Elder Yushan suddenly smiled.

The person simply said, "Fellow Daoist, how could you know that this is not a misunderstanding?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Yushan bowed to them, and the illusory image of his divine sense dissipated.

The other two elders exchanged glances, their expressions shifting.

They immediately realized that the relatives and children of the person Wenxiang had only dared to move into the True Disciple Mansion after the Goose Divine Immortal had not returned for thirty years and after some news had been sent back from Mount Lu.

At the time, there was considerable controversy within the church, but once everyone realized who was behind Wenxiang, all the criticisms immediately subsided.

Today, the five of them should have greeted Fang Shu together. However, the two of them were not in seclusion, yet they refused to even send out their divine senses.

After pondering for a moment, both elders shook their heads and muttered to themselves, "These are truly turbulent times."

"Yes, and then this uninvited guest arrived."

On the other side...

Fang Shu nimbly flew out of the Profound Teaching and swaggered into an inn. He ignored everyone and went straight into the spirit room.

Inside the room, a figure was sitting cross-legged, seemingly waiting for him.