Meeting Lord Shan again
After the geomancer finished his spell, seeing that Fei Shuhe hadn't asked him to stay for a meal, Sect Leader Kang Da, who had originally planned to take his disciples for a treat, turned around and left with a group of disciples who were still reluctant to leave.
Upon arriving outside the Chongming Sect, he saw the Daoist Black Shoes standing under the archway waiting for him.
Since Kang Dabao's wedding, the Daoist Black Shoes has not returned to Hemu Dao, but has remained here to teach the Double Brightness disciples. It goes without saying how insightful his teachings on Foundation Establishment True Cultivator were to the group of Qi Refining Qi Refinement in the Chongming Sect.
Kang Dabao and his fellow disciples had not received instruction from their teachers for many years, so this was like a long-awaited rain after a drought.
It is precisely because of this that Pei Yi's long-standing bottleneck at the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining has been broken, and he is now in seclusion at the sect.
It is likely that when he emerges from seclusion, the Chongming Sect will have another relatively rare late-stage cultivator.
If the moment when the Daoist Black Shoes shielded Kang Dabao from the Yue Household assassin's blade only slightly eased the resentment in Kang Dabao's heart...
After experiencing the offering of a bride price, the disappearance of the bride, arguing with Fei Nanying, fighting with him, and diligently teaching Double Brightness's disciples, all these events occurred.
At this point, although Sect Leader Kang Da still couldn't treat his sworn brother, who was too outstanding, as a father, as his master had requested before his death, he could be said to have completely resolved his inner conflict and regarded the Daoist Black Shoes as an extremely close elder with whom he could confide his innermost thoughts.
Not long ago, he even dared to ask the Daoist Black Shoes why he had fought with his own master, who was both a teacher and a friend.
However, when Daoist Black Shoes heard this, his reaction was exactly the same as the old sect leader's; he simply shook his head and did not answer.
Compared to the former sect leader, the Daoist Black Shoes added at the end of their conversation, "After you reach the Foundation Establishment, perhaps I can tell you about it."
"What are your orders, Uncle-Master?" The Daoist Black Shoes was actually waiting under the archway, so Kang Dabao naturally dared not be negligent. He quickly walked up to the Daoist Black Shoes, who then ignored everyone else and led Kang Dabao aside.
"Lord Shan wants to see you." Even the Daoist Black Shoes's tone was filled with undisguised reverence when mentioning Lord Yin Shan.
Kang Dabao was startled and quickly followed the Daoist Black Shoes to a secluded cliff nearby where few people went.
A short, stout man, dressed in Hemp Robe clothing and straw sandals, with a straw hat and withered leaves on his head, sat cross-legged here.
Although this monkey-like elder was merely a minor Qi Refinement in the Qi Refining stage, his every breath seemed to contain profound wisdom, causing those around him to hold their breath involuntarily.
Lord Yin Shan meditated for a while, and only opened his eyes when the two people got closer.
"Greetings, Lord Shan." Even though the Daoist Black Shoes had already achieved Foundation Establishment, his respect for Master Lord Yin Shan, this legendary senior from Cloud Horn Prefecture, remained undiminished, and he now greeted him as a junior.
"Back then, I thought you and that young He were of similar talent, and that you hadn't made much progress even after listening to my lectures several times. I thought you'd never achieve Foundation Establishment in this lifetime. I never imagined you could actually achieve Golden Leaf. That's remarkable. Even among the many Golden Core disciples in Shannan Circuit, it might take several decades to produce one. Good cultivation, good fortune." Lord Yin Shan Gong praised the Daoist Black Shoes, a hint of joy in his eyes.
For most of his nearly two hundred years of cultivation, he had been mentoring younger generations. Seeing the Daoist Black Shoes's achievements, he felt genuinely happy.
"I will always remember the kindness of Master Lord Shan's teachings." The Daoist Black Shoes bowed deeply and sincerely. Although he came from a sect, his first master was not very capable, and his fellow disciples were all mediocre.
Although they are disciples of a sect, they lack resources and have incomplete lineages, making them more like Rogue Cultivator. Their arduous journey in seeking the Dao is even more difficult than that of Kang Dabao and Yuan Jin.
The young Daoist Black Shoes was fortunate to receive the selfless teachings of Lord Yin Shan. This kindness was invaluable on his thorny path of cultivation, and he kept it in his heart.
Lord Yin Shan Gong was always elusive, appearing only briefly in the mountains. Even during the years he was teaching Qin Sufu, his last disciple, he mostly secluded himself in the mountains, only seeking out Qin Sufu every few years to teach him for a few months.
"No need to thank me. Everyone has their own path to cultivation. This is your own destiny. When you have the capacity, just like today, help the younger generation." Lord Yin Shan shook his head and then nodded.
Guiding younger generations in their spiritual practice without seeking anything in return—this is something that Lord Yin Shan did countless times in Cloud Horn Prefecture.
Among the younger generation he taught, some died halfway through their cultivation, such as Sect Leader Sect Leader He, Kang Dabao's master; others went further, with several even reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, and now there is the Daoist Black Shoes with limitless potential.
But in Lord Yin Shan's eyes, they were all the same.
For him, whose Dao Path to immortality had been severed, seeing his successors grow up and become devout cultivators who, like him in the past, protect mortals and pass on the immortal path, was the greatest comfort he could receive.
According to a certain Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, this is a rare pure Daoist and True Cultivator.
Pingrong County, as one of the central battlefields of the Mountain South in those years, did not decline to the point of ruin like the cultivation world in the neighboring Jin County. This was certainly due in part to the guidance of Lord Yin Shan Gong to his descendants.
"Sect Leader Kang." Lord Yin Shan turned his gaze to Kang Dabao.
"I dare not accept such a title from you, Master Lord Shan. I am here." Kang Dabao lowered his head even further.
"You're not bad either." Lord Yin Shan nodded, said nothing more, and took out a square fluorite that was completely translucent green and tossed it to him.
"Is this the Yi Wood Green Willow Heart?" Even with his elders present, Kang Dabao couldn't help but exclaim softly.
This is because although the Yi Wood Green Willow Heart is not as valuable as Foundation Establishment Pill or the second-best Foundation Establishment spiritual items like the Six Harmonies True Yang Jujube, it is still an extremely precious treasure, enough to double the probability of an ordinary person Foundation Establishment.
"Young Master Qin has completed his Foundation Establishment. The items he obtained from the Stone Mountain Sect are no longer of use to him, so he asked me to deliver them to you as a wedding gift," Lord Yin Shan said softly.
"Thank you, Lord Shan, thank you, Brother Qin. May I ask what level of Foundation Establishment you have achieved, Brother Qin?" Kang Dabao wasn't embarrassed at all. Since Qin Sufu was willing to give it to him, only a fool would refuse.
"Young Master He saved his life back then; it's what he should do. Just remember it." Lord Yin Shan didn't answer, and continued, "The Immortal Dynasty's entry into Cloud Horn Prefecture might be an obstacle for the major immortal sects, but for small families like yours, it might not be a bad opportunity."
At this point, Lord Yin Shan paused for a moment before saying, "Young Qin has listened to my advice and entered the Cloud Horn Prefecture Court. He is favored by the Earl of Nan'an, and unless something major happens, he should not return to Pingrong in the future."
The Fellow Cultivators Association has become like a burden to him; he's just casually assigned two trusted confidants to manage it. But he doesn't trust the close relatives of the Qin Household, so he'll need you to keep a closer eye on them as well."
"I will do my best to protect him," Kang Dabao replied in a deep voice.
"Young Master He's greatest wish back then was to one day restore his family's glory. You do a good job for him," Lord Yin Shan said one last time before departing with an air of nonchalance.
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