Chapter 140 Entrustment

Seeing Zheng Fa's somewhat touched face, Senior Sister Zhang smiled and suddenly said, "I will do this as soon as possible. I will leave the sect for a while in a few days."

"Leave the sect?"

Zheng Fa was stunned, not understanding why Senior Sister Zhang suddenly brought up this matter.

He had some understanding of Senior Sister Zhang's personality. She was not someone who liked to go out. If Zheng Fa didn't look for her and she didn't have to deal with the sect's internal affairs, she would usually practice at home.

A bit of a homebody anyway.

In other words, the cultivators in the Xuanwei Realm tend to be a bit of a homebody because they spend most of their time practicing.

Senior Sister Zhang explained: "I told you before that a spiritual cave appeared in Taiyang County, and Changchun Sect has repeatedly asked for help."

Zheng Fa remembered that Senior Sister Zhang had said before that she wanted to transfer Senior Sister Yuan away because of this.

But at this time...why did Senior Sister Zhang go alone?

"I wanted to let Junior Sister Yuan go because I felt that you might encounter some difficulties in managing the market, and I was worried."

Senior Sister Zhang seemed to understand what Zheng Fa was thinking and spoke.

Zheng Fa understood that what Senior Sister Zhang meant was that he performed too well.

If Senior Sister Zhang stayed, Zheng Fa's burden would be much lighter - if there was anything that was difficult to decide, he could just ask Senior Sister Zhang for advice.

But Sister Yuan...

Well, considering that Senior Sister Yuan is nice to me.

Zheng Fa politely stopped thinking about it.

"Senior Sister, what is this spirit cave?"

Senior Sister Zhang’s explanation could not completely reassure Zheng Fa—Senior Sister Zhang was like a stabilizing force to the Jiushan Sect in terms of both wisdom and cultivation.

The three Yuanyings inside Zheng Fa's gate seemed unreliable, and it was Senior Sister Zhang who worried the most.

The things that could make her leave the sect were definitely not as easy as she said.

He couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Spiritual cave..." Seeing him asking, Senior Sister Zhang smiled, as if she knew he was concerned about her, and her voice became much softer: "Spiritual cave and spiritual vein are actually the same thing."

"Spiritual vein?"

Zheng Fa was shocked. This was no small matter.

He had read the "Theory of Spiritual Veins" written by the sect leader and knew that in the Xuanwei Realm, spiritual veins could be said to be the foundation for a sect's survival.

Especially now that spiritual power is declining, a spiritual vein with abundant spiritual energy is even more important.

"Spiritual veins are often on the surface of the earth, where they can gather spiritual energy for a long time, providing cultivators with opportunities to practice." Senior Sister Zhang explained to Zheng Fa and the others, "But spiritual caves are different. Although they also gather spiritual energy, they are often buried very deep underground, making them unknown to the public."

"...The spirit cave appeared?"

"When the spiritual energy of the spirit cave accumulates to a certain stage, it will explode, causing changes in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and then it will be discovered by the cultivators." Seeing Zheng Fa's face that was still a little confused, Senior Sister Zhang added:

"Although the spiritual energy will slowly dissipate after the spirit cave explodes, there will be many good things accumulated in the spirit cave over the years."

"Senior sister, what are you saying?"

Zheng Fa was a little confused.

"A spiritual stone mine was discovered in the spiritual cave in Taiyang County."

Spirit…Stone…Ore…

Zheng Fa immediately understood why Senior Sister Zhang had to take action personally.

"Senior sister, the emergence of this spiritual stone mine..." Zheng Fa frowned and asked, "Won't it cause a big mess?"

Zheng Fa knew how important spirit stones were to cultivators.

This thing can not only serve as currency among monks.

Or it can assist monks in their practice - of course in this era there are generally no monks who waste things like this.

In areas such as formations, spirit stones also play an irreplaceable role.

"Taiyang County is in chaos right now. The head of the Changchun Sect has sent letters many times, saying that not only cultivators from the Hundred Immortals Alliance have appeared, but also some from other sects. We have even discovered traces of the Demon Sect."

"… Changchun Sect?"

"The founder of Changchun Sect was once a disciple of my Jiushan Sect. After achieving the Golden Elixir, he founded his own family, which later developed into a small sect. However, they have always been respectful to my Jiushan Sect and have been offering sacrifices to it."

Zheng Fa nodded, knowing that the Changchun Sect was probably a die-hard vassal of the Jiushan Sect, and perhaps the Jiushan Sect had supported the founding of the sect behind the scenes.

It seems that Zheng Fa understood the importance of the birth of this spiritual cave.

Senior Sister Zhang suddenly said, "The General Affairs Office has had its own rules for so many years, so I am not worried about anything. But the market has changed a lot now, with the ferry and the drama, so I am still a little worried."

"Senior Sister!" Senior Sister Yuan patted her chest and said, "Just leave the market to me..."

"Zheng Fa." Senior Sister Zhang said quickly.

"?"

Senior Sister Yuan watched as Senior Sister Zhang pointed at her and entrusted Zheng Fa with the task, “Including Junior Sister Yuan, you need to take care of them all.”

…

Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Yuan left Senior Sister Zhang's courtyard side by side.

After walking a long way, Senior Sister Yuan slowly put away the grievance on her face and said to Zheng Fa: "I'm afraid Taiyang County is not doing well."

"Um?"

"Senior Sister Zhang only satisfies her appetite before a war." Senior Sister Yuan said slowly, with a rare look of worry on her face: "She herself is not aware of this habit of hers."

Looking at Zheng Fa staring at him.

Senior Sister Yuan was a little confused: "Why are you asking me to watch?"

"I didn't expect that Senior Sister would be so insightful."

"Tsk, there are too many things to worry about when you are a human. I'd rather be a bird, free and unfettered." Senior Sister Yuan raised her head and said with a very smart look, "Anyway, during this period of time, Senior Sister has sent a lot of people to Taiyang County."

Zheng Fa recalled that when he went to the Fufa Pavilion before, he found that many lecturers from Senior Sister Zhang's lineage were missing.

Now it seems that he probably went to Taiyang County.

“However, with Senior Sister Zhang’s strength, even if she has a conflict with Yuanying Zhenren, she will not be in any serious trouble... Then I can go to Taiyang County to play with her!” Senior Sister Yuan thought about it, and seemed to have comforted herself, and laughed heartlessly.

…

As Zheng Fa walked towards his home, his brows furrowed unconsciously, and he felt quite worried.

The departure of Senior Sister Zhang certainly meant to him the loss of a strong supporter in the sect.

But there is nothing to worry about.

The status of the head disciple and Senior Sister Yuan are enough for him to walk around the Jiushan Sect with impunity.

But Senior Sister Yuan's words made him realize that his cultivation was still too low.

It was so low that Senior Sister Zhang was unwilling to tell her the truth.

And he really can't help much now.

"Brother Zheng?"

When he reached the door of his house, Zheng Fa suddenly heard someone greeting him.

When I looked up, it was Zhou Qianyuan.

He stood at the door of his house, as if he had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Junior Brother Zhou? Do you have something to talk to me about?" Zheng Fa asked as he led Zhou Qianyuan into the house.

"It's nothing serious." Zhou Qianyuan shook his head and took out the jade tube given by Master Pang from his storage bag. He asked with concern, "Brother Zheng, you just frowned and seemed to be in trouble. Is there any fellow disciple who can help you?"

Zheng Fa did not hide anything when he heard this. He and Zhou Qianyuan were familiar with each other now, so there was nothing to be shy about.

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He sighed and said, "I just feel that my cultivation is too low."

"Too low?"

Zhou Qianyuan paused and looked at the jade tube in his hand, seeming a little hesitant.

"Yes, I am only at the fifth level of Qi training now..."

"Brother, I am only at the fourth level of Qi training."

Zhou Qianyuan interrupted him, his tone a little resentful.

“…”

The atmosphere was inexplicably awkward.

Zhou Qianyuan pursed his lips and handed the jade tube to Zheng Fa.

"Um?"

Zhou Qianyuan said with a straight face: "This is the jade cylinder my master gave me. He told me to give it to you, my senior brother, on a chosen day."

Zheng Fa was just about to take the jade tube.

There was a burst of cheerful shouting outside the door.

"Zheng Fa!"

The gate of Zheng Fa's house was pushed open with a bang.

Zheng Fa was stunned.

This voice and this action are somewhat familiar.

"Zheng Fa! I'm here to see you!" The voice of the Seventh Young Master came through the door. He walked quickly into the yard and said happily, "Surprising!"

He ran to the entrance of the lobby, saying, "Young Master, I was thinking, I have my sister with me in Qingmu Sect, and you are alone in Jiushan Sect without any relatives or friends!"

"It must be lonely!"

"That's right, I'll come find you as soon as I can leave the sect!"

The Seventh Young Master looked into the hall and saw Zheng Fa's hand, which was about to take the jade tube, resting on Zhou Qianyuan's arm.

The two looked very close.

He trembled his lips.

Looking at Zheng Fa, then looking at Zhou Qianyuan - the expression on his face was very complicated.

Zheng Fa silently withdrew his hand, feeling the embarrassment of being caught cheating.

"Seventh Young Master? Why are you here?"

He walked quickly to the door and saw a familiar figure again: "Miss?"

The eldest daughter of the Zhao family was standing at the door, looking helplessly at her dejected brother and shaking her head.

"I was out on business and passed by Jiushan Sect. This guy insisted on coming..."

"Who's clamoring to come?"

The Seventh Young Master stood at the entrance of the lobby, feeling a little aggrieved.

"Then what are you doing here?"

The eldest lady gave him a sidelong glance.

"I'm here... I'm here to watch the play!" The Seventh Young Master snorted coldly and said, "The reputation of the Jiushan Sect's play has spread to the Qingmu Sect. I came to see what's going on. I'll leave after I finish watching it!"

Seeing his expression, Zheng Fa couldn't help but laugh: "Seventh Young Master, I'm so happy that you're here."

"Really?" The Seventh Young Master's expression gradually improved.

"That's because I have no relatives or friends in the Jiushan Sect."

"What about him?"

"He's here to deliver something on behalf of his master."

Zhou Qianyuan nodded silently and raised the jade tube in his hand.

Indicating that he was just a mere errand boy.

The Seventh Young Master laughed, put his arm around Zheng Fa's shoulders and said, "It's hard for you to be alone in Jiushan Sect. It's okay, I brought you something good!"

The Seventh Young Master extended his hand toward his sister.

The eldest lady handed over a small bundle helplessly. When she opened it, there were some bottles and jars, as well as some wrapped food inside.

"These are all specialties of our Qingmu Sect." The eldest lady explained, "He brought you everything he thought was good."

"Junior Brother Zheng!" Han Qi's voice came from the door: "The vendors in the market have brought in a lot of things in the past two days! We moved them here for you, Junior Brother!"

Han Qi and the other two appeared at the door carrying large and small bags of things.

The Seventh Young Master looked at the small bag in his hand and tightened his fingers, as if he wanted to take it back.

Zheng Fa walked over, opened a small oil-paper bag from his bundle, picked up a piece of cooled brown sugar cake from it, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"tasty!"

While chewing, he spoke vaguely to the Seventh Young Master.

The Seventh Young Master was stunned when he looked at his expression, and finally laughed.

(End of this chapter)