But no matter what, A-Jiang is still just a Qi cultivator. Although he can consume fasting pills, he is still a mortal and needs to eat.

Since the cycle of grains is inevitable, it is necessary to find a place for them to rest.

There's nothing much to say about building a toilet, but the lack of a flush toilet made her frown for a while, though she quickly came up with a solution.

The furniture in the yard was no longer usable, so Ah Jiang went to the market to buy some household items and some fun things.

Anyway, she's very rich now, and she's acquired a very good flying artifact, so she can go anywhere quickly and conveniently.

She had too much to do today, and soon she was tired and sleepy. She tidied up quickly, washed up, and went to bed, figuring there would be other time later.

Although she was happy all night, she still woke up early the next day.

She didn't know how to serve her master, so she ran around Lotus Peak, picked a lot of mountain herbs and flowers, put them in a vase, and placed a wood-type spirit stone inside. The vase would last for a long time.

When Gu Luozhou opened the cave, he was surprised to see A Jiang holding wildflowers. He smiled and accepted them, then took her to the Lotus Peak Heavenly Pool to preach.

At the summit of Lotus Peak is a small, clear Heavenly Pool. Due to the low temperature, only cold-resistant vegetation grows around it. Several lotus flowers of unusual colors are blooming in the Heavenly Pool, braving the severe cold.

I wonder if the lotus pond mentioned in the old story told by the giant tortoise is the one in front of us, and whether the God Hua Jun preached here back then.

Mingchuan Zhenjun released two prayer mats and began to preach.

Ajahn listened attentively, occasionally asking questions. Because of her knowledge from two lifetimes, her way of thinking was different from ordinary people, so her questions were also tricky and strange, which made Mingchuan Zhenjun start to think about questions beyond the interpretation of the scriptures.

We'll rest back in our cave at noon. In the afternoon, True Lord Mingchuan will instruct Ajiang on magic, as well as some basic knowledge of weapon crafting, talisman making, and formation techniques.

He said, "These things take a lot of energy. You're still in the Qi Refining stage, so there's no rush to cultivate these things. But when you encounter a bottleneck in your cultivation, you can try to learn them. They can help you shift your focus and reduce anxiety. Moreover, you may gain some insights during the research process, which can help you break through the bottleneck."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

"There are three thousand paths to the Great Dao. There is no need to be bound by external forms and things. Follow your heart and your body. Your aptitude for cultivation is excellent, but the most important thing in cultivation is cultivating your mind. If your mind is not upright and sincere, it will be difficult to achieve the Great Dao. I hope you will not be impatient or impetuous, but upright and sincere, and strive to cultivate."

"Thank you, Master. I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Ten days passed in a flash, and A-Jiang had a very fulfilling time. It wasn't until the disciple in charge came to explain the apprenticeship ceremony to her that she realized that tomorrow was her formal apprenticeship ceremony.

The disciple in charge explained the process to her in detail, including how to act and how to speak. He also brought her a formal dress for the ceremony, and two female disciples stayed behind to take care of her hair and makeup.

The next day, Ajahn got up early and began preparing for the ceremony.

First, there's the clothing. For such formal occasions, one needs to wear a custom-made formal suit from the sect.

The formal attire was extremely magnificent and dignified. Made from various rare gems, spiritual materials and plants, the formal attire of the true disciples was exceptionally luxurious, and it was accompanied by a crown weighing over twenty kilograms.

This was the first time Ah Jiang had dressed up so elaborately in front of others. She felt as if she had transformed into a noble princess, walking among the crowd and attracting everyone's attention.

As she walked up the stone steps, she felt as if her soul had been ripped away, and that the thing moving was merely a beautiful doll.

Ancient trees stand tall on both sides of the stone steps, lush and green, like a natural painting.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soft, melodious sound that added a touch of solemnity and mystery to the grand ceremony.

Although the master said he would simplify the apprenticeship ceremony, there were still more than 500 people present to watch the ceremony.

They stood or sat, some talking in hushed tones, others watching intently as the ceremony unfolded before them.