Experiences

Supreme Mystery Mountain, Ancestral Hall.

Fang Qi looked at everything before him, as if waking from a dream.

This experience exceeded Fang Qi's wildest imagination.

Li Chengxuan felt that the Heavenly Dao Dao's favor, which he had exhausted during his last breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment, had been largely restored, and the Two Worlds Pearl had also gained more profound mysteries. In high spirits, he asked, "Fang Qi, would you be willing to become a disciple of the Supreme Mystery Mountain?!"

Fang Qi had also carried out missions to pursue criminals and capture fugitives in the army, and he knew that it was only a matter of time before he was caught, and that the death penalty was absolutely certain.

That's why he didn't flee to the mountains, but went to the town, not only waiting to be caught, but even having some thoughts of turning himself in.

Now that I can restart my life in another world, how could I possibly refuse?

Fang Qi answered without hesitation, "I'm willing!"

Li Chengxuan nodded slightly, already quite familiar with the process. "Then let's first pay our respects to the ancestral master."

Fang Qi first knelt down respectfully before the portrait of the patriarch and then bowed earnestly to Li Chengxuan.

"Alright!" Li Chengxuan nodded and said, "From now on, you are Registered Disciple Supreme Mystery Mountain."

"Once you Qi Ingestion and enter into its path, you will become formal disciple and True Disciple of the sect leader."

Fang Qi naturally had no objections and bowed his head to obey.

"Xiao Hu, take him to the side hall and let him read a few introductory Daoist scriptures first." Li Chengxuan is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator and has taken in several capable disciples, so naturally he won't be as hands-on as he was with Liu Zhijian back then. He instructed, "As for Qi Ingestion and entering the Cultivation Method, don't rush it. I'll arrange it later."

Ancestral Master Hall.

Li Chengxuan looked up and glanced at it.

On the portrait, the blurry figure no longer turned its back to him, but its face remained blank, and a golden-white light appeared in its right palm.

Clearly, the patriarch was quite satisfied with Fang Qi.

Or rather, they were satisfied with the addition of the [Dui Metal] imagery to Supreme Mystery Mountain.

The Metal Virtue) evokes images of severity, restraint, and decisiveness, often associated with killing and warfare.

It seems this nameless patriarch was quite the warmonger!

Li Chengxuan openly criticized his patriarch in his heart.

The portrait, however, did not change or respond.

Li Chengxuan offered some incense to his ancestor as an apology, then pondered deeply.

With the favor of Heavenly Dao, one's cultivation can increase, bottlenecks and obstacles can be removed, and one's cultivation can be accelerated.

As for cultivating Fang Qi, Li Chengxuan also had a plan in mind.

As dusk approached, Li Chengxuan had a sudden thought, connected with the [Two Worlds Pearl], and his figure vanished abruptly.

Earth, Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard, General Affairs Hall.

Duanmu Ren was already waiting. "Disciple greets Master."

"Hmm." Li Chengxuan nodded slightly, looking at Duanmu Ren and saying, "You handled Fang Qi's matter well."

Duanmu Ren secretly breathed a sigh of relief and respectfully said, "I once swore an oath to find three people of great Manifestation for my master."

"I will always remember it and never forget it."

"Upon hearing of Fang Qi's deeds, he immediately asked Jia Bao to bring him back."

"This disciple dares not take credit; I only hope that Master will not blame this disciple for acting on his own initiative."

Li Chengxuan glanced at Duanmu Ren and chuckled softly.

Duanmu Ren was, after all, a man of officialdom, and was particularly adept at observing people's words and expressions and understanding their hearts.

Take Li Jiabao, for example. As his elder brother and blood relative, he naturally received special and extraordinary treatment.

Liu Zhijian has always respected his teachers and valued their teachings, and his words and actions reflected a willingness to remain virtuous even in poverty.

As long as Li Chengxuan doesn't speak, Liu Zhijian will never interfere in his master's family affairs.

Hua Chunning grew up in the cultivation world, and the difference between immortals and mortals is deeply ingrained in her bones. She respects Li Jiabao without fear, and will not waste any time on him.

As for Hu Yueqiu, she is the junior sister with the lowest cultivation level. She usually focuses on cultivation and doesn't come to Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard often, so she would never act recklessly.

Only Duanmu Ren vaguely sensed Li Chengxuan's thoughts.

Li Chengxuan's attitude was one of laissez-faire.

Li Jiabao could certainly enjoy wealth, honor, peace, and happiness throughout his life.

If you're not content to just sit back and relax, and want to make something of yourself, that's fine too.

It's even possible to cultivate Manifestation that allows one to pursue immortality and seek enlightenment.

It's like an enlightened parent who provides financial support and never restricts their child, giving them the freedom to grow.

Getting into a vocational college is no problem.

However, it would be even better if you could get into a prestigious university.

Some things are better left unsaid and need not be explicitly stated.

Li Chengxuan changed the subject and got down to business. "Next, I will go into seclusion to cultivate in order to deal with the chaos in Southern Reach."

"Fang Qi was recommended by you."

"You'll be in charge of Qi Ingestion his conversion to Daoism from now on."

Duanmu Ren naturally understood that Li Chengxuan's words were an expression of trust and importance, even a reward, and immediately bowed his head respectfully, saying, "This disciple will certainly do his best and live up to Master's expectations."

After speaking, he hesitated for a moment, then added, "But this disciple truly does not wish to abandon the achievements of half a lifetime in the Grotto-Heaven..."

Only Li Chengxuan can travel between the two worlds.

Revising Old Method is essentially about cultivating one's mind.

Li Chengxuan understood Duanmu Ren's concerns and had no intention of forcibly changing Duanmu Ren's mind. He reached out and took the Grand Mysterious Token from Duanmu Ren's waist, then connected his consciousness with the [Two Worlds Pearl] and shared a wisp of its power before returning it to Duanmu Ren: "With this Grand Mysterious Token, you can travel between the Grotto-Heaven and the sect five times."

Duanmu Ren's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled. "Disciple thanks the Sect Leader for his kindness!"

Supreme Mystery Mountain, Hall of General Affairs.

Fang Qi looked at Duanmu Ren with a strange expression.

From Hu Yueqiu, Fang Qi learned a general understanding of the situation at Supreme Mystery Mountain.

Senior sisters Hua Chunning and Hu Yueqiu are both natives of the cultivation world.

The eldest brother Liu Zhijian, and the third brother Duanmu Ren, are both from the same planet Earth.

It's already quite remarkable that the eldest brother is a fisherman.

The third senior brother Duanmu Ren, was once the county magistrate of his hometown Stone Ridge County. Now he holds an important position in the provincial capital, which is simply unbelievable!

Moreover, his escape from the dead end and his journey to cultivate immortality were all orchestrated by Duanmu Brother Duanmu behind the scenes.

Duanmu Ren glanced at Fang Qi, and understanding from his expression and eyes, he smiled and said, "It seems you already know me, saving me the trouble of introducing myself."

Fang Qi, being new to the cultivation world, was unfamiliar with its customs. "Thank you, Senior Brother Duanmu..."

Duanmu Ren shook his head and said solemnly, "No need to thank me, the sect leader is your savior."

Fang Qi was not good with words and remained silent for a moment.

Duanmu Ren didn't mind. He glanced at the introductory Daoist scriptures on the table and got down to business. "The sect leader has decreed that I will teach you cultivation. What are your thoughts after reading these scriptures?!"

Fang Qi scriptures he had just read with the fragments of words spoken by the sect leader and Senior Sister Hu, he stammered out his understanding, "Cultivation is roughly about cultivating one's Manifestation, mental imagery, and spiritual vision..."

"The sect leader said I have the Manifestation [Dui Metal], which is probably related to my life experiences and thoughts..."

"As for the imagery of [Dui Metal], I haven't figured it out yet. It seems to be related to the military, judgment, and killing..."

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Ren was immediately impressed and said with a smile, "I thought that with your background, you probably hadn't received much education. I didn't expect you to be so insightful; you've saved me a lot of trouble."

Fang Qi laughed upon hearing this and explained, "When I enlisted, I volunteered to go to the Hongshanzui Outpost."

"It's a desolate place, with heavy snow blocking the mountains for most of the year, cutting off all transportation to the outside world. There's not much entertainment, so we can only pass the time by reading."

"Later, I went to a military academy for further studies and even got a degree; otherwise, I would have truly been a fugitive from the nine-year compulsory education system."

Duanmu Ren had heard of the Hongshanzui Outpost, since it appeared in the news every Spring Festival. He nodded and said, "To be able to stay in a place like that, one's character must be quite strong. No wonder the sect leader said you possess a stern and ruthless nature."

"Next, I will first explain the Daoist tradition of Metal Virtue and [Dui Metal], and then select the methods of Meridian Opening Method and Qi Gathering Method..."