Keep the Main Flag Flying at Home, While Little Flags Flutter Outside

"The special effects are really good."

Lu Changzhi was quite satisfied as he put away the Water Xirang.

It's so realistic it could easily be mistaken for the real thing.

However, Qin Han's decisive departure was something he hadn't expected.

He thought something else might happen.

Judging from the current situation, Qin Han is indeed a person who can be described as a wise man who knows when to yield.

Pulling his thoughts back, Lu Changzhi looked again at the information about Qin Han's opportunities that he had saved in the memo.

The four lines have now become three.

"Is it also Saint Artifact? And the Derivative Sword Heart, these gains are truly astonishing."

"Being hunted down, then scavenging manure to obtain a large number of storage rings—a blessing in disguise—that's quite fitting."

After reading it carefully, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but sigh.

Talent truly doesn't lie; it does indeed have a touch of Tianming about it.

Another point worth mentioning is the inheritance of the Sword Heart.

Sword Heart does not refer to the heart, but rather to a swordsman's understanding and condensation of the sword path he cultivates.

Although the Sword Master can condense the Sword Heart, it can only be applied to himself.

To a certain extent, the Sword Heart that the Sword Master has condensed is incomplete and has failed to become an independent system.

However, what can be used by outsiders to help other practitioners improve their swordsmanship needs to be a self-contained system.

Simply put, it means reaching the level of Sword Immortal.

Having the inheritance of the Sword Heart, while it may not allow a sword cultivator to ascend to the heavens in one step, it can certainly be said to ensure Rapid Ascent and successful path in the sword, as open and unobstructed as the Great Dao.

The sword Sword Heart of a Sword Immortal is so valuable that even the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty would fight tooth and nail for it.

Of course, what Qin Han obtained was not the original Sword Heart.

The Derivative Sword Heart is a replica made from the original Sword Heart through various means. Simply put, it is a copy. Even if it is good enough, it will always be somewhat inferior to the Primordial Sword Heart. In terms of value, it is not as exaggerated as it is because it is not the only one.

Even so, it is still unparalleled for a sword cultivator.

In addition, there's that sword, which is of the Saint Artifact grade.

Purple aura, terrifying indeed.

After wandering around the black market for a while, the group of people got up and returned to their lodgings as the sky began to darken.

Mu Fan did not come back with them, saying he wanted to broaden his horizons and see if there was anything he could stock up on, and went off to wander around on his own.

After walking for a while, Gu Chen decided not to go back yet, but to visit the sparring arena specially set up in the city to get a general idea of the situation.

Jin Fugui and Xiao Ye then returned to their residence together.

Qin Li and Luo Ling'er were not there; they must have gone out for a stroll.

Lu Changzhi stopped, looked at the two of them, and smiled:

"The secret realm will open in a few days. Hunting spirit beasts is no easy task, and I will not interfere. You should all prepare as much as possible and become stronger."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye's eyes widened in shock.

It seems that Master still feels his strength is too weak.

We still need to work hard to improve our skills!

He spoke at that moment, his expression resolute.

"Rest assured, Master, Xiao Ye will certainly not let you down."

Jin Fugui also spoke up.

Lu Changzhi nodded and then returned to his room.

Not long after, Cang Wenyu came looking for him.

Upon entering, Cang Wenyu looked Lu Changzhi up and down, his expression shifting slightly before he smiled and said:

"You're so young, and you're back so soon?"

Lu Changzhi looked at Cang Wenyu with a strange expression:

"I feel like there's something hidden in your words, Sect Leader."

Cang Wenyu's face showed a "you know what I mean" expression, and he smiled:

"Although the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty may not be the best in certain matters, it has invested a great deal in cultivating these women. Their quality is definitely among the best in the entire Land of the Four Directions. If there were no future worries..."

"Um?"

Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow:

"Sect Leader, your experience is astonishing. Could it be that you already know so much about the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty...?"

To be honest, the Older the Crotch, the Stronger; he actually gave Cang Wenyu a buff!

What are you saying?

Cang Wenyu waved his hand:

"I am already a married man, how could I...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Changzhi smiled mysteriously, "Sect Leader, have you ever heard a saying?"

Cang Wenyu was taken aback. "What did you say?"

Lu Changzhi glanced outside and lowered his voice:

"The flag at home stays flying high, while little flags flutter outside."

Cang Wenyu paused, examined the document carefully, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. Then, as if realizing something, he shook his head repeatedly.

"You brat, I'm already quite old, and you almost corrupted me."

Lu Changzhi laughed heartily:

"It seems the sect leader is somewhat tempted."

Upon hearing this, Cang Wenyu quickly shook his head, then changed the subject, saying:

"Do you have time tonight? I could arrange for you to meet with some of your students?"

When the topic turned to Zheng, Lu Changzhi nodded and asked:

"When?"

"It depends on your time," Cang Wenyu said.

"Everyone needs to spend some time, plus the time spent in different places, and the more you see, the longer it will take."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised and said:

"One by one? Can't we meet them all at once?"

That would be far too inefficient.

Cang Wenyu shook his head. "It's not one by one, but in batches, but it definitely can't all be gathered together."

He then explained it to Lu Changzhi.

It turns out that these students were not entirely aware of the identities and circumstances of the other students.

Disciples from other factions, as well as disciples from different factions within the same faction, are not entirely known; they are only known to exist, but rarely to be known specifically who they are.

The purpose of doing this is twofold: firstly, to mitigate risks and prevent unforeseen circumstances from arising that could have a significant and lasting impact.

Secondly, it was for the purpose of competition among students.

I know exactly how much I've hidden.

Other factions also have their own disciples seeking knowledge, so their true level and strength cannot be judged solely by what can be gleaned from their outward appearance.

To surpass your opponent, you must work even harder to improve yourself.

As for why they wanted to surpass their opponents, it was because the Five Symbols Sect regularly held assessments of its students, and would distribute important cultivation resources and guidance based on different circumstances.

At the same time, the better a student performs within a particular faction, the more extraordinary their potential becomes, and the more attention they tend to receive, as well as more resources from that faction.

In this way, you reap two rewards for one effort.

Of course, this does not mean that students are being forced to compete.

Rather, a crucial factor in becoming a disciple is the preference for a competitive spiritual environment.

As for those disciples who dislike competition and only want to focus on improving their skills...

They'll stay in the sect and be cared for by them.

As a result, the competitive disciples flourished everywhere, and with the sect's secret care and cultivation, the competition became increasingly fierce, and they worked hard to improve.

After all, if he himself had hidden two minor realms, others might have hidden even more.

The competition never ends!

Study hard! If you don't work hard and improve yourself, how can you ever finish learning?

Therefore, in recent years, the quality of the younger generation of various forces has been getting better and better, and there seems to be an increasing number of talented people emerging. The Five Symbols Sect has really paid a lot for this.

In short, Lu Changzhi had only one feeling after listening to this.

Yes, this act is enough to move Land of the Four Directions!

"Then let the sect leader arrange it. Just give me some time to sleep," Lu Changzhi said after thinking for a moment.

Cang Wenyu agreed and then got up and left.

In Heaven's Chosen City.

Inside a palace.

"Elder Ji, this is the work of Qin Jiuxiao from the Cloud Heaven Holy Land. Should we have someone interrupt this?"

A figure approached, holding a photo-recording stone in its hand.

Ji Bochang waved his hand, and the image stone flew into his hand.

Inside the jade talisman was a scene of Qin Jiuxiao toying with several women, employing a variety of methods in an unusual manner. However, his expressions were somewhat crazed and ferocious, not showing any signs of enjoyment.

"Was intercourse completed?" Ji Bochang asked, withdrawing his gaze.

"It has not been leaked yet," the Human Dao.

Upon hearing this, Ji Bochang nodded:

"Let him vent first, then go talk to him."

After a pause, Ji Bochang glanced at the recording stone in his hand and added:

"Give the order to save as many images as possible, and to remember them clearly."