Because of Gu Suihan's words, Shen Qingmang was thinking about this matter even when she was teaching in the afternoon. When the class was over that day, she rushed to the library to look up books related to cultivation.
The realms of cultivation in this world are similar to those in most cultivation novels, divided into "Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Out-of-Body, Spirit Severing, Fusion, Tribulation Crossing, and Mahayana." Those above the Golden Core stage are called True Persons, and those above the Spirit Severing stage are called True Lords. Qiong Ju, after achieving True Personhood, spent two hundred years in seclusion, emerging at the early stage of Out-of-Body, making him the youngest cultivator of his level in the Taichu Sect. Within the Taichu Sect, only two individuals can be called True Lords: the Sect Leader, True Lord Wuying, and the Master of the Invisible Peak, True Lord Baopu.
At the beginning of the story, the three disciples were just novices. Gu Suihan was now at the ninth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from entering the Foundation Establishment stage. Hao Xin was at the seventh level, and Si Rong was only at the fifth level, preferring pleasure to cultivation. But compared to their peers, they were all formidable. The world of immortal cultivation was filled with ordinary people who took a hundred years to establish their foundation.
The original novel devotes considerable attention to Hao Xin's foundation-building, while Gu Suihan's is briefly mentioned. But Shen Qingmang won't skimp on this. Foundation-building is the foundation of cultivation, and without a strong foundation upon entering the foundation-building phase, advancement becomes increasingly difficult. She can't afford to let her apprentice stumble.
"We have to choose the right season, and the base construction site must also be suitable for the properties of the spiritual roots... Oh, what should we do with such a hodgepodge of Hunyuan spiritual roots?" She took notes while flipping through the book, and after writing densely on several pages, she finally figured out a general idea.
For the next month, she taught the children lessons regularly, explaining the history of the Taichu Sect and other sects. She taught for five days and rested for two days, and the children gradually got used to the days off. On the first day off a month later, Shen Qingmang went to find Gu Suihan early in the morning.
Hao Xin and Si Rong's courtyards were adjacent, and Gu Sui Han's wasn't too far away. After a month or so of living there, Si Rong's yard had gained a rabbit hutch and a crane garden, while Hao Xin's had a few wooden figures for fighting. Only Gu Sui Han's yard remained empty, as if no one had lived there.
It’s too desolate... Shen Qingmang pushed open the gate and frowned, thinking that he should buy a few bags of flower seeds next time he goes out. The place where they live is not as high as the Qiongzhi Palace, so they can grow flowers, plants and trees to decorate the yard.
"Sui Han, are you there?"
"Master?" Gu Suihan quickly went out to greet her. "Why are you here?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to build your foundation? I've calculated that today is the best day. Let's go to the pine forest, where the spiritual energy is the most abundant. Oh, did you have breakfast? A full meal will give you the strength to build your foundation."
"Not yet." Gu Suihan's eyes were still a little confused, obviously he had just woken up.
"That's perfect. When I passed by the dining hall, I brought a tray of steamed dumplings and a bowl of black rice porridge." Shen Qingmang took out a food box from his sleeve and placed it on the stone table in the courtyard. "You eat first."
Gu Suihan walked over and sat down blankly. Shen Qingmang saw that his hair was a little messy and couldn't help but reach out to comb it twice. "Where's the headband?"
Gu Suihan took out the hairpin she had given him from his bosom. She was a little surprised. "Why are you keeping it in your bosom? Aren't you afraid it will break?"
"Ah, I... I... I was just planning to tie my hair up, but I was afraid that Master would wait too long, so I put it away and went out."
Shen Qingmang found that Gu Suihan was slow to react when he was still sleepy in the morning, with a silly and cute expression, which was very adorable, forming a sharp contrast with his usual serious and steady demeanor.
Her voice softened unconsciously. "Then shall I help you tie your hair?"
"No need to trouble you, Master." He pursed his lips and quickly combed his hair. "Master, please sit down too and share."
"Master has eaten." Shen Qingmang looked savoring. "The small flower rolls in the dining hall are also delicious. I like them."
She originally wanted to eat meat buns, but Qiongju's body had a low tolerance for meat. The last time she ate meat at Si Rong's place, she had diarrhea for two days.
Gu Sui Han finished eating quickly, his face became much rosier and his eyes became clearer.
"Why would Master help me build my foundation?"
Shen Qingmang looked at him like he was a fool. "Were you sleepwalking just now? Didn't you tell me last month that you were about to establish your foundation and wanted me to help you?"
"I... Your disciple never thought that Master would be so concerned. Thank you so much, Master."
"Why are you being so polite?" Shen Qingmang waved his hand and put away the food box. "Are you full? If you're full, let's go to the Sword Pond."
Gu Suihan showed a look of astonishment. "Sword Pond? Why are we going there?"
"Although you have Hunyuan spiritual roots, you are more inclined to water. Gold gives birth to water, and places with abundant gold energy are most conducive to your cultivation. Of course, the place with the most abundant gold energy in the Taichu Sect is the Sword Pond. We need to hurry, the Sword Pond is on the Invisible Peak, and the journey is quite long."
Wuxing Peak belongs to the Wuxing Sect and is inhabited by sword cultivators. Wuya Peak is located in the northernmost part of the Taichu Mountains, while Wuxing Peak is located in the southernmost part of the Taichu Mountains, farther than going down the mountain to the town.
"Thank you for your concern, Master." Gu Suihan's expression was somewhat moved.
"It's my job to take care of you." Shen Qingmang said, "Master and disciple, don't be so polite all the time. It's unnecessary."
She was a practical person who didn't care much for formalities. Gu Suihan's constant politeness made her feel that there was always a distance between them.
Perhaps because she showed a hint of impatience, Gu Suihan shut up and followed her obediently. The master and disciple rode a cloud to the Invisible Peak.
As soon as he landed, Shen Qingmang was pierced in the eyes by the overwhelming sword light. He subconsciously took a step back, covering his face with his sleeves, and ended up leaning on the eldest disciple's chest.
"Master, be careful." Gu Sui Han reacted and stood in front of her.
"Thank you." Shen Qingmang's eyes were still a little sore. When he was wiping his tears with his sleeves, he heard a laugh.
"Master told me not to be polite before, and now he comes to thank me again."
Shen Qingmang: "..."
Is the slap in the face coming so quickly?
Fortunately, Gu Suihan considerately changed the subject. "We accidentally stepped into their training grounds. We can just take another route. Master, you can follow me, and I'll take you out."
Shen Qingmang nodded slightly, stretched out his left hand and reached forward, wanting to hold the corner of Gu Suihan's clothes, but ended up holding a warm hand.
She didn't bother to hide the sword light, put down her right hand and looked forward. Gu Sui Han didn't look back, but held her hand tightly.
Never mind, it's just a handshake, nothing serious. This is my senior disciple, not some other little boy.
Shen Qingmang prepared himself mentally and gently shook hands with him, but unexpectedly Gu Suihan's body trembled.
"Who's coming?"
"It seems to be Master Qiongju?"
"Wow! Is this the living Qiongju Zhenren?"
"What are you talking about? Of course it's alive!"
Oh no! Shen Qingmang secretly cried out, this group of sword cultivators actually discovered them!
The sword lights in the sky dissipated, and she finally didn't have to cover her face, but the scene before her made her wish she could transform into Tuxingsun and burrow into the earth.
A large group of disciples from the Invisible Sect in dark black robes surrounded her and Gu Sui Han, all with eager expressions on their faces.
"The real person is here!"
"Master, please spar with us!"
Shen Qingmang, who hadn’t even memorized all the internal energy techniques, said: Danger, Teacher Shen, danger!
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