An agreement

"Oh? Is cultivation this difficult?"

Fang Zelin was also shocked when he heard this.

Thirty years—how many thirty-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

Even if he went down the mountain to gain experience at the age of ten, he would be forty when he returned!

"This method is also intended to temper the disciple's character. There are far too many killings, temptations, injustices, and unfair things in the mortal world. If the disciple is not careful during the training, he will be influenced by them and develop a violent temper, which would be extremely dangerous for him to become a cultivator."

"Furthermore, I have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. I have heard that thousands of years ago, a senior heard that a demon was causing trouble in a certain prefecture. He went to that prefecture and saw that the demon was indeed making the people worship it. He immediately killed it."

"It was only afterwards that we learned that the demon had merely stirred up some wind and rain, which made the people grateful and thus erect the memorial tablet. It was not that the demon had bewitched the people and usurped the position of the Orthodox God."

At this point, the old Daoist priest shook his head and sighed.

Fang Zelin was taken aback upon hearing this, then said, "Many things cannot be judged solely on one side of the story."

Fang Zelin also felt a strong sense of empathy for this, recalling how information was so readily available on Earth that people often spread rumors without warning.

This led some people to immediately transform into champions of justice after seeing it.

However, those people don't actually delve too deeply into the truth of the matter.

Fang Zelin was very clear about this matter, so when he saw the child's lonely and helpless appearance in Beiqu County, he did not immediately draw a conclusion.

Instead, it wasn't until the next day, after witnessing the interrogation by the Beiqu County and meeting the Soul Reaper, that a conclusion was reached.

For example, the female ghost just now. She sounded very pitiful, but Fang Zelin wasn't her, nor did he witness the whole thing. How could he know the complete story?

The specifics should be left to the local magistrate for questioning.

If the local magistrate is incompetent and fails to uncover anything during the interrogation, it will be recorded in the Underworld Bureau.

"Yes, for us cultivators, the most important thing in cultivation is virtue. If one attains the Dao without virtue, it will easily lead to the suffering of all living beings in the world."

The old Daoist priest sighed deeply as he recounted this.

Among the older generation, quite a few have gone astray.

When listening to my master talk about it, I could often see a look of regret on his face.

"Cultivate spirituality and virtue."

Fang Zelin nodded immediately upon hearing this, and then began to reflect on it.

When I first began my spiritual practice, did I do anything that violated my moral character?

After thinking it over carefully, Fang Zelin suddenly had a thought. If there was anything to it, it would be that he had previously made the Swordsmanship of the martial arts school in Anzi County public.

Fang Zelin hadn't thought anything was wrong before.

In his past, he felt that as a person from the Blazing Summer, he was receiving a monthly allowance of five thousand yuan after becoming disabled.

In every respect, he should stand on Blazing Summer's side.

This was Fang Zelin's thought when he first embarked on his cultivation journey, but now, after more than a year of cultivation, his thoughts have gradually undergone a change.

"This should be considered a deficiency in my own moral character."

Thinking of this, Fang Zelin couldn't help but murmur to himself.

"What? Senior, you have a moral failing?"

The old Daoist priest, upon hearing this, looked at Fang Zelin with some surprise.

Fang Zelin smiled upon hearing this, "I am no saint, how could I be without fault?"

All things considered, I owe that martial arts school something. I'll repay that debt when I go back someday.

Fang Zelin pondered for a moment, then immediately calmed down.

Since you've already owed them a debt, you can simply repay it later.

The old Daoist priest nodded upon hearing this, but he was somewhat surprised, wondering what kind of moral failing Fang Zelin could have committed.

"Let's go to the City God."

After suppressing the matter, Fang Zelin and the old Daoist priest went to the City God.

After striking the Yin Drum, Fang Zelin saw the City God appear and immediately cupped his hands in greeting, explaining the whole story.

Then he gestured to the old Daoist priest beside him to release the female ghost and the infant who was not yet fully formed.

After the old Daoist priest released the female ghost in a flustered manner, she was quickly taken away.

"What, you can't see the City God?"

After leaving the City God, Fang Zelin looked back at the old Daoist priest with some surprise.

The other person's appearance just now didn't seem like someone who could see the City God.

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist priest was momentarily at a loss for words, and after a long pause, he said helplessly.

"Senior, I am currently only undergoing training and have not yet entered the Dao."

In his current state, how could he possibly see Orthodox God like the City Underworld Bureau of the City God?

I didn't quite understand how Fang Zelin summoned the City God.

"I see."

Fang Zelin nodded upon hearing this. With the old man's advice, he had gained some understanding of things related to his fellow practitioners.

"By the way, may I ask where your temple is located? Could you please introduce us?"

Thinking back to when I asked the other person if they knew anything about Law Technique or supernatural Divine Ability, they told me not to be overly ambitious.

He thought he was too inexperienced back then, but now it seems that's not the case.

If that's the case, we'll have to see if we can go and check out their mountain gate.

If possible, I imagine I could cultivate even a little bit of Law Technique.

"Uh, this junior truly knows nothing about this matter."

The old Daoist priest looked helpless upon hearing this. "When we descended the mountain, we were escorted down by cranes. Trial disciples are not told the location of the immortal sect. This is to prevent any disciple from being misled by worldly desires during the trial and then revealing the sect's location."

"This is the rule of all immortal sects."

Finally, the old Daoist priest added one more sentence.

is that so?

Fang Zelin was immediately helpless upon hearing this. With such strict rules in all aspects, it was no wonder that one rarely heard of cultivators in the mortal world.

There was absolutely no information whatsoever about the location of the immortal sect.

Even these disciples who went down the mountain for training don't know, so where can they find out?

It seems that only those within the immortal sects know each other's whereabouts.

At this moment, Fang Zelin also realized that these immortal sects were indeed hard to find.

Given his lack of connections, it seems unlikely he'll find it.

"If you are not in a hurry, senior, once my trial period is over, I will be guided back to the sect, and you may accompany me then."

Seeing this, the old Daoist hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zelin thought for a moment and then nodded.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you."

At this point, Fang Zelin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the other party.

Seeing this, the old Daoist priest quickly waved his hand, "Senior, you're too kind!"

It was taught by our master that if a fellow practitioner encounters any difficulties, we should certainly help them if we can.

Besides, it's just a small matter like visiting a mountain, nothing serious.

The old Daoist then told Fang Zelin where they were leaving, and that Fang Zelin should wait there when the time came.