Chapter 81 Recommendation

"The teacher's kindness is as deep as the sea, and Lingyu will always remember it in her heart."

Li Lingyu stood up and knelt deeply on the ground.

Cultivating immortality is a battle against fate; the sooner you break through to the next realm, the greater your chance of going further.

The reason why sects value young Foundation Establishment cultivators more is because these cultivators have a greater chance of achieving higher accomplishments.

While there have been some middle-aged and elderly cultivators who rose to prominence later in life, they are certainly few and far between throughout the sect's history.

She had witnessed her father's dejected state after failing to forcibly establish his foundation due to the lack of elixirs. She vaguely remembered her father silently shedding tears, saying that if he had mustered his courage a few years earlier, perhaps the outcome would have been different.

Later, her father gave up his cultivation and devoted himself to accumulating cultivation materials for her.

Six months ago, her father passed away due to exhaustion, holding her hand and saying:

'Yu'er, your father's life has been like a yellow leaf falling in autumn, helplessly spinning in the wind.'

You're starting from a much higher point than me now. Promise me you'll seize every opportunity to move forward and see the view from a higher vantage point for me.

She kept these words in her heart. For her father's sake and for her own, she was determined to embark on a broader path to immortality and climb to higher peaks.

Ge Ying used her magic to help her disciple up, a kind smile flashing in her eyes:

"As you all gradually complete your foundation work, the herb garden needs to find new managers."

Yesterday, an elderly farmer asked her to resign, saying he felt his life was nearing its end and wanted to return home to enjoy his remaining years.

Now that Li Lingyu needs to prepare for Foundation Establishment, the herb garden must quickly add new staff.

She sighed inwardly, but agreed on the spot. Many Lingnong came to Ningcui Cliff in their prime, and left as old and frail as ever.

Now that her lifespan is almost over, a sense of sorrow rises in her heart.

"Master, I have someone to recommend."

"Master, I have someone to recommend."

Ge Ying was surprised that both of her disciples had recommended candidates. A faint smile appeared on her face.

"The person recommended must be an expert in planting and familiar with the properties of various medicinal herbs."

Her medicinal garden contains many precious herbs, and it cannot be managed carelessly.

She paused, then said:

"Which of you two will speak first?"

"Senior brother, you go first."

Li Lingyu's eyes flashed with envy. The other party was a direct disciple of the Liu family of Qingping Mountain. He was the last to enter the sect among the registered disciples, but he had already been in the Foundation Establishment stage for two years.

Having a good family background can provide tremendous help in the early stages of cultivating immortality.

One step ahead leads to another.

Liu Yu stood up, smiling gently, and said:

“Master, after joining the sect, I chose to go to the Azure Lake area because I wanted to dedicate more time to cultivation.”

There was a junior brother named Ji An who entered the sect at the same time. He had a remarkable talent for cultivation. When he entered the sect, he had just successfully opened his meridians, but by the time of the three-year preliminary examination, he had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. What was even more surprising was that he had already mastered the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique to perfection.

He remained silent, but his teacher surely understood the meaning behind it.

Ge Ying smiled with a hint of approval:

"Not bad, he's a promising talent. Does he have any experience in cultivating various medicinal herbs?"

"There should be none, or very few. He has no relatives to rely on, and he spends all his time cultivating spiritual fields and practicing spells."

Planting experience can be learned gradually, but such exceptional magical talent is rare.

"I can bring him over in a few days so I can test him myself. Since he's so young, if his aptitude is decent, I can accept him as a disciple."

Ge Ying nodded slightly; she now had a quota to accept registered disciples again.

"Lingyu, tell us about your recommended candidate."

“Uh, Master, my senior brother and I were talking about the same person.”

Li Lingyu briefly recounted what happened after the trade fair a few years ago, and then said:

"Senior Sister Mu was also present at the time, but Senior Brother Liu's information was no longer accurate. When I met Ji An, his Thick Earth Technique had also reached the perfect level."

Mu Qingwan nodded gently:

"Yes, it left a deep impression on me at the time."

Ge Ying raised her eyebrows, becoming even more interested in Ji An's magical talent.

The significance of the Perfected Earth Technique is far greater than the disciples imagine.

"I'm eager to meet this disciple as soon as possible."

Liu Yu volunteered and said:

"This disciple is willing to go to Biyue Lake and will be back in less than an hour."

"Go."

Ge Ying smiled and waved. After Liu Yu left, she said to the three disciples who had signed the apprenticeship:

"Let me share my experience from when I was building my foundation, so you can learn from it."

An hour later, Liu Yu walked in alone:

"Master, unfortunately, I have not been able to find Ji An. I can only give you news tomorrow."

Ji An disembarked from the flying boat, bid farewell to his senior master in charge, and rode away slowly on the talisman bird.

There were still two hours until dark, so he had time to take care of some miscellaneous tasks.

The talisman bird landed outside the Hall of General Affairs. Ji An stepped inside, bought some talisman grass seeds, and exchanged them for a secret method to open meridians, spending 300 contribution points.

"Junior brother, I'd like to participate in this year's apprentice recruitment. Who should I contact to register with?"

"Senior brother, go up to the second floor from there and go into the first room to find Uncle Tian."

"Thank you," Ji An said, bowing slightly before stepping up to the pavilion.

After announcing his arrival and receiving permission, he pushed open the door and entered the room, where he saw a middle-aged cultivator with a plump, fair face drinking tea from a purple clay teapot.

A light mist drifted by, and the aroma of tea filled the air.

"Uncle Tian, ​​I would like to report that I am participating in the apprenticeship ceremony," Ji An said, bowing and presenting his jade token.

Tian Qingbai entered the information into a jade slip and said with a smile:

"My junior nephew has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining at such a young age; his future is limitless."

The senior brothers and sisters in the sect didn't actually pay much attention to this list; there were too many people who met the criteria, and they didn't have time to carefully screen them.

"I've been thinking of putting in the effort to compile a small list for all my fellow disciples, highlighting their respective cultivation methods and skills."

This way, we can save our senior brothers' time and prevent outstanding disciples from being overlooked. What do you think of my idea, junior disciple?

"Very good.

"My senior master has worked so hard, sparing no effort for his disciples. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."

Ji An took out five spirit stones, placed them on the table, and covered them with something.

"Haha, it is my duty to select talents for the sect."

"Yes, he's a sensible person," Tian Qingbai's smile softened.

"Senior Uncle, please continue with your work. This disciple will take his leave."

After he left, Tian Qingbai slowly reviewed the information he had just entered.

Without the offering of these spirit stones, he wouldn't have bothered to carefully examine the information of these disciples.

"After six years in the sect, he has mastered the Lesser Cloud Rain Technique and the Thick Earth Technique. This kid is quite something."

Let me think about which senior brother I should send it to. Hehe, I can earn another favor.

Tian Qingbai took a sip of spiritual tea and copied the information onto a blank jade slip. He had accepted the bribe, but he still had to do his job.

Ji An walked out of the General Affairs Hall, thinking to himself:

'You fatso, openly soliciting bribes! Do you think you can get away with this without shedding some blood?'

I'll write this down in a notebook and settle the score later. Those who took what I owe you, you'd better give me back.

The speed of the talisman bird has a limit, which is independent of human will.

When Ji An returned to his residence, the moon was already shining over the calm lake.

(End of this chapter)