"Junior brother Kong Jiao, I want to borrow this book."
In front of a table filled with various old books, a burly man holding a yellowed sheepskin scroll waved at the young man behind the table.
The young man's face looked pale, as if he had not been exposed to the sun for a long time. He had his long hair tied up and was leaning back in a rocking chair behind the desk, reading a storybook in his hand with great interest.
After hearing what the man said, she only glanced at the ancient scroll in his hand and said lazily, "The Linggu Zazao Lun costs one spirit crystal for one month. If you extend the period, you will have to pay one spirit crystal per month."
This man was obviously not the first time to borrow a book. After putting the parchment scroll into his arms, he carefully took out a thumb-sized crystal stone that was milky white with a few yellow stripes and placed it on the table.
The young man didn't even turn his head, stretched out his hand and swept across the table, and the spirit crystal had disappeared.
Neither of them said much, and the man hurried away holding the book "Linggu Zazao Lun".
Until the man's back was about to disappear at the gate.
The young man named Kong Ju just put down the script and stared at the man's back with his narrow eyelids.
Less than three inches above the man's head, there was a wisp of mist that only Kong Ju could see.
The fog was the size of a fist and gray in color, rolling like clouds, occasionally revealing a bit of thick black.
"All living things are chaos. Only those with three inches of white mist above their heads have the opportunity to encounter good fortune. This pastor brother has been planting spiritual grains in the sect for more than 20 years. He is just a miserable person struggling among the countless living beings."
"It's gray with black. He may have encountered some difficulties recently. He also borrowed the "Spiritual Valley Zazao Lun". It's likely that there is something wrong with the spiritual field."
Kong Ju talked to himself, shaking his head and muttering about the man's recent fortune.
After saying this, Kong Ju picked up his pen and recorded the man's name and the books he had borrowed in the account.
After doing all this, Kong Ju no longer had the heart to read the storybook. His face, which seemed to be quite presentable, suddenly wrinkled slightly and looked sad.
"It's been two years, and the opportunity I've been waiting for has not yet arrived!" Kong Ju's eyes swept through the crowded space of the miscellaneous library, which was filled with countless books and bamboo scrolls, with a slightly frustrated expression.
After being in a daze for a while, Kong Ju suddenly closed his eyes.
In his mind, a white jade stele with cloud patterns automatically emerged from the depths of his consciousness.
Lines of words are clearly engraved on the surface of the jade stele.
'Joining the Cangwu Sect will gain +1 chance value'
'Has joined the Cangwu sect, chance value +1'
'Take the optional course "Frost and Wheel-nourishing Sutra" to gain +2 chance points'
'I have taken the "Frost-Reducing Wheel-Nourishing Sutra", chance value +2'
'Obtaining the position of Miscellaneous Bookstore will gain +2 chance points'
'Has obtained the position of Miscellaneous Bookstore, chance value +2'
Two years ago, Kong Ju had just traveled to this world of cultivating immortals, and was guided by the cloud-patterned white jade stele deep in his consciousness to join the Cangwu Sect.
Then he selected the sutra "Frost-Removing and Wheel-Nourishing Sutra" for the realm of cultivating the wheel.
Then he tried his best to get the position in Miscellaneous Bookstore.
Kong Ju almost thought that he was about to soar to the sky and become the kind of genius described in the books.
Until he had been staying in this lifeless outer gate library for two whole years.
Time made Kong Ju face the reality, and the warm feeling in his heart faded.
The fact is, according to the guidance of the cloud-patterned stele, Kong Ju, who came to the Cangwu Sect, was no different from the other outer disciples who entered the sect at the same time as him.
At least that's how Kong Jue felt.
The total of five chance points obtained from the cloud-patterned white jade stele did not make Kong Ju feel any different.
Perhaps the only change was that the mist above Kong Ju's head changed from gray to gray with a hint of white.
If you don't look carefully, you can't really see that little bit of white mist.
They are just a little bit stronger than those seekers among the common people.
"Just a little bit doesn't seem to be enough to change my fate." Kong Ju thought about it and smiled at himself.
In the first few months, Kong Ju still thought that since the Cloud Pattern Stele had guided him here, it proved that this Miscellaneous Book House must have some destiny.
So Kong Ju worked hard and read through all the books in the library, his eyes almost turning green.
Apart from gaining a lot of strange knowledge, he did not find any clues about opportunities.
So he began to wonder if the opportunity was hidden in this miscellaneous bookstore.
The result is predictable. He dug nearly three feet into the ground and even checked the rat holes no less than ten times, but still found nothing.
After two whole years, Kong Ju had begun to think about giving up.
"Cloud Patterned Monument! Cloud Patterned Monument! In order to get this position, I contributed half of my monthly salary of ten spirit crystals to the outer sect affairs, and only then was I able to fill the stomach of that vampire."
"Two years have passed, and not only have I not found any opportunities, but I'm also extremely poor."
Kong Qi's nagging voice echoed in his mind.
After muttering for a while, he collapsed in the rocking chair like a deflated ball, picked up the book and read it expressionlessly.
Obviously this is not the first time Kong Ju has mentioned this in the past two years.
"It's comforting that my disciple, who only has two spiritual orifices, has now reached the third level of Yanglun, and has not been left too far behind by those geniuses."
The first stage of cultivation is called Yang Lun, which is to warm and nourish the spirit wheel in order to gather spiritual energy.
There are nine small realms in this realm, and Kong Ju is currently in the third small realm.
In fact, considering Kong Ju’s talent of only opening two spiritual orifices, he was able to reach the third small realm in two years. This was indeed the credit of the “Jiang Shuang Yang Lun Sutra”.
After all, the disciples with two-orifice talents who entered the sect at the same time as Kong Ju are basically now in the second stage of Yanglun.
Only Kong Ju reached the third level of Yanglun.
The speed of his cultivation is almost on par with those outstanding disciples who have mastered the three orifices.
The number of spiritual orifices the body possesses is related to the practitioner's talent.
After all, the spiritual energy they breathe in and out of heaven and earth must all pass through their spiritual orifices. The more spiritual orifices they have, the faster they can breathe in and out the spiritual energy.
There are nine orifices in the human body, and basically, the spiritual orifice will close automatically at birth.
Only very few people who have the qualifications to practice cultivation can have a few spiritual orifices left.
Those who are born with two spiritual orifices are just of average caliber.
The three spiritual orifices can almost be considered as excellent talents.
The four spiritual acupoints can make one a genius.
The five spiritual orifices directly enter the inner gate and become the immortal seedlings.
Strangely enough, there were many people in the Cangwu sect who practiced the "Frost-Removing and Wheel-Nourishing Sutra", but only Kong Jue achieved miraculous results in practicing this technique.
I don't know whether it is because this technique is highly compatible with Kong Ju's physical spiritual ability, or because of the blessing of the Cloud Pattern Stele.
"Alas, actually, I am already stronger than most people. People's hearts have changed. Greed is the root of all evil." Thinking of his own level of cultivation, Kong Ju's depressed mood was finally comforted a little.
The cloud pattern stele does have a mysterious power. Not only can it allow Kong Jue to see the fortunes of others, but it can also always accurately locate opportunities.
If Kong Ju had not entered the Cangwu sect, he would not have been able to practice the "Frost-Removing and Wheel-Nourishing Sutra".
Then with his talent and qualifications, he would probably really be like the pastor who grows spiritual fields and farm honestly in the Cangwu sect.
After all, in this world, strength is the only thing that matters.
"Wait another year! If I can't wait for the opportunity, I really can't stay in this library." Kong Ju gritted his teeth, put down the book in his hand, and set a deadline for himself.
Cultivation requires money, friends, methods and places. Without spiritual crystals, he cannot improve his cultivation speed.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
Pills, Taoist magic, magical instruments, which one of them doesn't require money.
It was impossible for Kong Ju to improve his strength quickly as most of his salary at the Miscellaneous Bookstore was withheld by the outer door affairs.
When Kong Qi was planning his future cultivation path.
Tap! There were footsteps at the door.
A tall figure stepped into the Miscellaneous Book Building.
There was no need to look at the visitor's appearance or figure. Kong Ju glanced at the color of the person's head and was certain of his identity.
The mist, which looks more like white snow, symbolizes that this person has opportunities and circumstances far beyond those of ordinary people.
And in the entire outer sect, Kong Ju had only seen one person with such luck.
"Brother Shangguan, what book do you want to read today?" Kong Ju's face, which was listless a moment ago, was suddenly filled with a sincere smile as he looked at the young man walking towards him.
He has a tall and strong figure, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his face shows a maturity and sophistication far beyond his age of sixteen or seventeen.
This person is none other than the latest rising genius in the outer sect and the most sought-after disciple, Shangguan Yuzhou.
He and Kong Ju entered the sect at the same time, and now he has reached the fourth level of Yanglun. He is also the first genius among that batch of disciples to break through to the fourth level.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will also be the first person to enter the inner gate.
"Haha, Junior Brother Kong Ju, every time I come to the Miscellaneous Book Building I have to borrow books." Shangguan Yuzhou laughed loudly with a teasing tone.
From the casual tone of his voice, one can tell his relationship with Kong Ju.
Shangguan Yuzhou loved to read travel notes left by previous generations, and those things were collected in the Miscellaneous Book Building.
Kong Ju is a full-time disciple of the sect who is responsible for registration in the Miscellaneous Book Building.
After a few interactions, the two have been together for two years and can be said to be the two most familiar people in the entire outer sect.
Moreover, Kong Ju's cultivation speed was not bad either, he was only one small realm lower than Shangguan Yuzhou, and they entered the cultivation world at the same time.
The key point is that Kong Ju felt that Shangguan Yuzhou was not a person who used his power to bully others. Although he was a genius, he never put on airs like those geniuses from the outer sect.
Shangguan Yuzhou felt that Kong Ju was witty, intelligent, and knew when to advance and when to retreat.
Various fates made the two become friends.
"Everyone knows that Senior Brother Shangguan loves to read travel notes. If you don't want to borrow a book, you must have come to me specially." Kong Ju raised his eyelids, obviously not believing what Shangguan Yuzhou said.
"Hehe, today I really came here specifically to look for Junior Brother Kong." Shangguan Yuzhou smiled, with a mysterious expression.
Kong Ju raised his eyebrows. Shangguan Yuzhou's two major hobbies in his life were sword fighting and reading.
Kong Ju didn't use a sword, and Shangguan Yuzhou definitely didn't come to challenge him to a duel or to borrow a book.
Then why did he come? Kong Ju spread his hands, showing a helpless expression: "Brother Shangguan, don't keep me in suspense. I can't guess it."
Shangguan Yuzhou did not respond immediately. He looked around the library and after making sure there was no third person, he put away his expression.
Leaning over the table, he said in a deliberately low voice, "If I remember correctly, in the 'Frost-Reducing and Wheel-Nourishing Sutra' that Junior Brother Kong Ju practiced, there is a technique called Cold Breath."
The Yanglun Sutra is just the most basic practice and there is not much difference in levels.
There are at least ten people in the Cangwu School who practice the Jiangshuang Yanglun Sutra, so the Taoist methods that can be performed by this technique are no secret.
Of course Kong Ju would not deny it and nodded in response.
There was just a hint of doubt in his dark eyes when he looked at Shangguan Yuzhou.
"Why is he asking this question all of a sudden?"
Shangguan Yuzhou naturally knew the secret of the Frost-Nourishing Wheel Sutra, he just confirmed it once just to be on the safe side.
After receiving a positive answer, he continued, "Brother, I have an opportunity here that requires the use of your Cold Breath Technique. I wonder if Junior Brother Kong Ju is interested in joining you to get it."
"Shangguan Yuzhou is indeed a man of luck. He encountered an opportunity two years after joining the sect."
Kong Ju had an envious expression on his face, but he was not surprised. After all, Shangguan Yuzhou's luck, which was better than the snow, meant that he was destined to encounter opportunities more easily than ordinary people.
The only thing that Kong Ju did not expect was that Shangguan Yuzhou was actually willing to invite him.
"When there is an opportunity, shouldn't we keep it all for ourselves? Who would want to drag someone else to share the opportunity that belongs to them?"
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in Kong Qi's mind, and he seemed to understand.
He had worked at the Miscellaneous Bookstore for two years and had gained Shangguan Yuzhou's trust intentionally or unintentionally.
It just so happened that that opportunity required the use of the cold breath technique from the Frost-Yanglun Sutra that he had practiced.
Kong Ju’s current strength is not weak, second only to the group of geniuses that Shangguan Yuzhou belongs to. At least he won’t hold him back.
All the clues connect together.
Kong Ju understood the real purpose of the cloud pattern stele guiding him to this miscellaneous library, which might be to wait for Shangguan Yuzhou's invitation.
"The cloud pattern stele is truly a divine object." Kong Ju was secretly shocked.
Shangguan Yuzhou had no idea that Kong Ju's heart was already in turmoil. After he finished speaking, he stared straight at Kong Ju, as if waiting for his answer.
Kong Ju, who had figured out all the causes and consequences, did not let Shangguan Yuzhou wait too long. He raised his head and smiled at Shangguan Yuzhou, who was full of expectation: "Since it is Senior Brother Shangguan who asked, I will naturally do my best to help."
Almost at the same time as Kong Ju responded.
Kong Ju could clearly sense that the white-patterned monument deep in his consciousness had undergone changes.
'Accept Shangguan Yuzhou's invitation to break the outer cave formation, and you will get +5 chance points'
(End of this chapter)