Chapter 86 Jiang Chongguang
Both of them are cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Realm.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Brother and Senior Sister. May I ask how you two are addressed?"
The burly man laughed and said, "You two junior brothers are indeed a loving couple!" As he spoke, he introduced himself, "My name is Lu Yong, and I am a disciple of Instructor Lü Sui. My master is Junior Brother Wu's third uncle."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both greeted him, "Senior Brother Lu."
The gentle woman spoke up at the right moment, smiling, "My name is Ji Fanghua, and I am a disciple of Alchemist Mei Yan. My master is Alchemist Sang's cousin, and Alchemist Sang has no other disciples. Therefore, I have come to welcome my two junior brothers on my master's orders."
Zhong and Wu called out again, "Senior Sister Ji."
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The two quickly figured it out.
Lü Sui is a Spirit Transformation expert in Jiang Chongguang's faction.
Mei Yan is a level six alchemist in the sect to which Sang Danshi belongs.
The level of these two is not comparable to that of their master.
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The introduction to the golden invitation mentioned the various factions, but only briefly introduced the experts at the Palace Building level and above. There were too many cultivators at other levels to list them all.
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As for Zhong Cai, his master was named Sang Yunchu, who came from a small family. He improved himself entirely through hard work and became a disciple of Canglong Academy with his outstanding talent as a pill master. He made great strides and became a seventh-level pill king.
Sang Yunchu himself did not become an apprentice or join any faction until many years later when a member of the Mei family came to recognize him as a relative.
Many years ago, Sang Yunchu's mother, who died young, was indeed from the Mei family.
But after so many generations, the Mei family and Sang Yunchu were actually only distant relatives.
With the Mei family's proactive approach, Sang Yunchu was essentially accepted as a relative.
There was a woman from the Mei family who was very talented. After being guided by Sang Yunchu, she gradually became a sixth-level alchemist.
The Mei family provided a lot of support to Sang Yunchu and gradually took in many disciples, including several alchemists at the fifth or sixth level, thus forming a faction.
At the invitation of the Mei family, Sang Yunchu took charge of this faction.
This faction also grew stronger and recruited more talented people.
The Mei family has discovered talented individuals many times and wanted to recommend them to Sang Yunchu, but Sang Yunchu has always been picky and has not accepted any disciples.
This time, Sang Yunchu finally set his sights on a single heir.
The Mei family naturally couldn't wait to take on the task of welcoming them.
Overall, after Zhong Cai became Sang Yunchu's apprentice, he belonged to the Mei family faction and was similar to a "young master".
Even though he was only a second-level alchemist, his status was still very high.
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Ji Fanghua was already a fourth-level alchemist and was a disciple highly regarded by Alchemist Mei Yan, which is why she was able to accept this task.
At the same time, she also wanted to try her best to leave a good impression on her junior brother Zhong.
Only in this way can the connection between the Mei family and Master Sangdan be further strengthened.
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When they got to Wu Shaogan's side, the situation was different.
His master, Jiang Chongguang, was Jiang Yun's only son.
Jiang Yun was originally a rogue cultivator and a disciple of the Azure Dragon Academy. Her master was not affiliated with any sect. After spending many years with her senior sister, who was also a rogue cultivator, they developed feelings for each other and became Daoist partners.
After her senior sister passed away due to a failed breakthrough, Jiang Yun devoted herself to cultivation and raising her son, thus establishing her own school of thought.
Jiang Chongguang and Jiang Yun cultivated different paths, and since Jiang Yun was about to go into seclusion at the time, she entrusted Jiang Chongguang to her friend.
That is, Jiang Chongguang's currently missing master, Shi Tonghao.
Shi Tonghao really enjoys taking on apprentices and loves excitement. He tries to invite any talented person he takes a liking to.
Therefore, he still has five disciples who are alive, all of whom are at the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Jiang Chongguang is the strongest.
The remaining four are all in the early stage of Spirit Transformation.
Jiang Chongguang has extremely high standards for his disciples; he had never taken a liking to any of them before.
However, his junior brothers and sisters all wanted to expand the faction, so although they were very selective, they were not overly picky.
Each person had taken on at least ten disciples, and almost all of the surviving disciples reached the Palace Building Realm and became mentors.
The disciple took on more disciples, adding many more geniuses to the Suspended Illumination and Fusion Realms.
There was even an internal dispute over which disciple to send to greet Junior Brother Wu.
In the end, they chose the youngest one.
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Lu Yong was a generous and forthright man, but also quite meticulous, making him very suitable to be the greeter.
He himself actively sought it out.
After all, the disciples within their faction all knew the criteria their eldest master had for accepting disciples.
Who wouldn't want to be the first to see this ruthless junior brother!
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While Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were sizing up their two senior brothers and sisters, Ji Fanghua and Lu Yong were also sizing them up.
Upon seeing this, neither of them was disappointed.
Ji Fanghua mainly focused on Zhong Cai, while also observing Wu Shaogan.
Lu Yong, on the other hand, did the opposite.
Both of them were experienced and quickly determined that the two new junior brothers had a very sincere and inseparable bond.
The two had actually met on their way here.
They had naturally discussed it with each other.
The young couple are so inseparable, they probably don't want to be separated and led astray.
Especially since their mentor, Jiang Chongguang, had explicitly stated that he would gift them a residence so that his disciple and his family could live together, the couple became even more reluctant to separate.
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Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua exchanged a glance.
Ji Fanghua smiled and said, "Our task is to first introduce the general situation of the inner courtyard to you two junior brothers, so that you have a general idea."
Lu Yong also said, "In addition, I will take you to your residence."
Ji Fanghua: "After the two junior brothers are ready, we will send them to Master Sang Dan and Master Jiang's residences respectively."
Lu Yong: "After the two of you successfully become disciples, you will receive instructions from your respective masters."
Ji Fanghua: "If you two junior brothers have any questions, please feel free to ask."
Lu Yong: "I will speak freely about anything I know."
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both nodded as they listened.
Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai said, "My master left me a message on his scroll, telling me to bring my husband with me when I go to see him."
Ji Fanghua smiled and said, "Since we're going together today, we can wait for Junior Brother Wu to go and become an apprentice first, and then we can go to Master Sang Dan's place together."
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The two masters had different personalities.
Jiang Chongguang directly gifted the wedding house, while Sang Yunchu wanted to meet his disciple's fiancée first.
But there's no doubt that everyone still approves of their relationship.
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Zhong Cai readily nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you two to help me."
Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua both told him not to be so polite.
Zhong Cai then invited the two of them to come to Qingyu's back, where they would guide Qingyu's flight path.
Just then, a white light flashed.
Beside Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua appeared a young man in white holding a baby.
Zhong Cai: "..."
Who else could that brat be but Wu Dongxiao?
Zhong Cai looked at it carefully.
Then he noticed that the kid looked a little embarrassed when he looked at him.
Zhong Cai's mood suddenly became a little strange.
Look... the kid seems to really like hugging this person?
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Zhong Cai looked over, and Wu Shaogan also looked over.
Ji Fanghua and Lu Yong also looked over.
Under everyone's gaze, Wu Dongxiao's face flushed slightly.
He's already five or six years old, and it seems a bit awkward that he's being held by his senior brother.
Wu Dongxiao struggled, but his senior brother patted him gently, and he calmed down.
Yes, at such a height, trying to break free would result in a fatal fall.
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Ji Fanghua and Lu Yong both recognized the young man in white and greeted him, saying, "Junior Brother Xuan."
Xuan Bing politely returned the greeting: "Master Ji, Senior Brother Lu."
The interpersonal relationships of the junior couple and their respective factions were also investigated.
Naturally, they also learned that Junior Brother Wu had a nephew named Wu Dongxiao.
However, the group didn't pay attention to anything else, so they didn't know that Wu Dongxiao had also passed the test and received an invitation to become his apprentice.
Now, the two were slightly surprised.
Unexpectedly, the families of my two junior brothers are all so outstanding?
Even more unexpectedly, it turned out that Master Wan Tianfeng was taking on another disciple.
Xuan Bing was raised by Wan Tianfeng, and once he met the academy's standards, he was directly accepted as Wan Tianfeng's disciple.
After that, Wan Tianfeng never looked at any more promising talents.
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Xuan Bing had also checked on his junior brother's whereabouts. Since he was going to take him away, he naturally had to inform his uncle first.
Because Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were very low-key, and their respective factions did not make a big fuss, Xuan Bing only learned at this moment that his junior brother's two uncles had such good fortune.
In Xuan Bing's opinion, although there were quite a few Spirit Transformation Realm experts who took on disciples this year, only Instructor Jiang Chongguang and Master Sang Dan were the best.
The more demanding a mentor is, the more they will value their students.
Moreover, neither side has ever taken on any disciples.
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Xuan Bing remained calm, but greeted Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan as well, saying, "Junior Brother Zhong, Junior Brother Wu."
Wu Dongxiao's eyes widened.
After he became an apprentice, did he become the same generation as his two uncles?
Xuan Bing seemed to sense his junior brother's thoughts and said with a smile, "Disciples in the same academy address each other as peers. Only within their respective factions are there differences in seniority."
Wu Dongxiao suddenly realized.
That's true; with so many generations of academies, it's hard to tell them apart anymore.
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Xuan Bing quickly introduced himself and briefly explained the situation of their faction, mainly to reassure his junior brother's two uncles.
Zhong Cai listened and nodded.
The kid's luck is pretty good.
This Senior Brother Xuan seems... to be quite reliable.
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Xuan Bing said, "After I took my junior brother to see Master, he will live with me. Please rest assured, both of you junior brothers."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Having seen how Senior Brother Xuan takes care of Dong Xiao, I have nothing to worry about."
Xuan Bing smiled as well.
Wu Shaogan said to Wu Dongxiao, "If anything happens, send a message."
Wu Dongxiao rarely felt his uncle's concern for him... Was it out of genuine care?
He was a little flattered and said, "Thank you, Uncle."
Wu Shaogan nodded slightly.
Zhong Cai also smiled and said, "Work hard at your cultivation."
Wu Dongxiao naturally thanked him again.
Then, Xuan Bing bid farewell to the others and, along with Wu Dongxiao, disappeared swiftly into the distance like a streak of white light.
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After everyone left, Zhong Cai said with a smile, "Senior Brother Lu, Senior Sister Ji, please lead the way."
Ji Fanghua and Lu Yong agreed and pointed to a certain route.
Lu Yong smiled and said, "Let's go to the mansion first, we can talk about the rest on the way."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Lu!"
Guided by his two senior brothers and sisters, Qingyu flew to the right at lightning speed.
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On a large gourd-shaped magical artifact a little further away, Ai Zhong smiled and said, "Little Qing, have you remembered everything?"
Shao Qing's expression was somewhat subtle, but he still replied, "I've remembered."
The sect of his master, Ai Zhong, was very powerful, with several strong figures above him, which was truly delightful.
But he couldn't help but feel uneasy, because he had now determined that within this faction, Master Ai Zhong was of the same generation as Brother Wu.
Then he would be a generation younger.
Next time I see Brother Wu, I'll have to call him "Uncle-Master Wu".
And since Uncle Wu and Master Zhong are a loving couple, he will have to call Master Zhong "Uncle Zhong" whenever he sees her in the future.
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Seeing his new disciple's expression, Ai Zhong chuckled and took out a gourd of wine, taking a big gulp.
The new disciple thought he had good control over his mind, but in his eyes, it was quite clear.
That's really interesting.
Then, without saying much, Ai Zhong simply patted the large gourd beneath his seat.
The next moment, the giant gourd carrying the two people flew away with a "whoosh".
The sound of something cutting through the air was sharp, but it disappeared in an instant.
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During the journey, Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua also chatted with each other, talking about the various rules and regulations within the academy.
There aren't really any rules, but the most important thing is that disciples can't kill each other.
Even those with life-or-death feuds must put them aside within the academy—those who truly cannot let go cannot simply fight each other; they must sign a life-or-death pact and ascend the life-or-death arena.
Besides the Life and Death Arena, there are many other battle arenas in the inner courtyard.
Battle arenas are scattered throughout the inner courtyard, each consisting of only one large arena.
Huge stone tablets stood on both sides of the arena, displaying the names of the cultivators on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
There are two hundred spots on the Hidden Dragon List.
Anyone who makes the list, regardless of their ranking, will have their basic monthly allowance doubled, and will receive a reward of 100 Xuanzhu every year.
Reaching the top 50, top 10, and top 3 will not only increase the number of Xuanzhu (mystic pearls) awarded, but will also include some resource rewards, some specific and some that disciples can choose for themselves.
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At the center of the inner courtyard stands a battle arena shaped like a blue dragon.
As the name suggests, it is a place to challenge the Azure Dragon Ranking.
The tall stone tablet standing next to it displays the names of the disciples who have made it onto the Azure Dragon Ranking.
There are only one hundred spots on the Azure Dragon Ranking.
In addition to the basic monthly allowance being doubled, the annual subsidy is five thousand Xuanzhu.
If you make it into the top twenty, the subsidy will be 10,000 Xuanzhu.
The rewards for the top ten and top three are even greater, and the resources they receive are too numerous to list.
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Zhong Cai was astonished.
In other words, the benefits that any disciple who makes it onto the list can support a family of moderate size!
No wonder so many forces have emerged in Canglong City.
The main reason is that Azure Dragon Academy is too rich and too generous to its disciples.
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Zhong Cai listened carefully and also observed the scene in the inner courtyard.
If you take a closer look, you'll find that the inner courtyard can be described as "vast and sparsely populated".
It's not that there are actually few people, but rather that as far as the eye can see, there are continuous mountain ranges everywhere, along with various buildings that rise and fall with the mountains.
There are people on many mountain peaks, but usually only a few.
Human figures can be seen in many valleys, but they are usually few and far between.
The inner courtyard was shrouded in a misty fog, which did not obscure the view, but was clearly the result of various formations and restrictions.
The energy of heaven and earth became even more concentrated.
If the energy of heaven and earth in the outer courtyard only catches people off guard and they can adapt quickly, then after arriving in the inner courtyard, it feels as if one is completely enveloped by the energy of heaven and earth, making it difficult to breathe.
Zhong Cai silently adjusted her breathing.
His cultivation level was still too low. After becoming an apprentice, he immediately began to work on opening his palace!
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Zhong Cai noticed it.
The vast Azure Dragon Academy's outer courtyard must have been the former outer perimeter of the Azure Dragon Mountains, which was then divided into a wide area.
The middle section is divided into the inner courtyard, and the core of the inner courtyard is the former core of the mountain range.
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Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua were still giving their introductions.
The currency used within the academy is still gold, silver, black stones, and black pearls. In addition, there is another type of currency, which is mission points.
Task points are what you get by completing tasks, and the amount varies.
To accept a quest, you need to go to the quest hall.
After passing several mountain peaks, there will be at least one mission hall.
The tasks given in each task hall are the same, and whether you can accept them at the same time depends on the overall requirements.
The task can be accepted solo or in a team.
The mission can originate from within the academy or from outside the academy.
Some tasks are simply basic/daily tasks.
For example, when the disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect break through their strength, they will receive mission points for "breakthrough missions".
For example, when a disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect goes to a certain place in the inner courtyard for training, he will also receive task points for "training missions" - and these missions can even be stacked. If some training is set to break records, you can also get points for the side quest "break record mission".
Disciples of the academy can exchange resources for themselves in the trading hall, but some resources are very precious and cannot be easily obtained by disciples of the academy, so a purchase qualification is required.
Task points are the quantitative standard for purchasing qualifications.
Some resources can be unlocked with just a few hundred mission points, while others require thousands or even tens of thousands of points...
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Lu Yong reminded him, "Junior Brother Zhong has already shown signs of a breakthrough. He should obtain his inner court disciple token as soon as possible before attempting another breakthrough."
Zhong Cai understood: "Then, we can obtain the task points for breaking through the Palace."
Lu Yong smiled and said, "That's right."
Zhong Cai: "Thank you for the reminder, senior brother."
Ji Fanghua also said, "Alchemists like us can use top-grade pills to exchange for mission points."
Zhong Cai was taken aback and quickly asked, "What do you mean?"
Ji Fanghua smiled and said, "The task points are different for each level. For example, Junior Brother Zhong can send the second-grade top-quality pills he refines to the trading hall. The trading hall will offer a suitable price and record ten task points for each second-grade top-quality pill traded to him."
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "A top-grade first-class pill, could it be just a little bit?"
Ji Fanghua nodded.
Zhong Cai felt that the task points were a bit too few...
Ji Fanghua noticed his confusion and smiled, "The mission points themselves are very valuable, and they cannot be traded among themselves."
Zhong Cai thought about it and decided that it was best to just follow the college rules.
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Next, Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua gave many examples to explain the various situations within the academy to their two junior brothers.
Ji Fanghua reminded him, "Junior Brother Wu, if you have confidence, go and challenge the Hidden Dragon Ranking as soon as possible."
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan aside and immediately asked, "Senior Sister Ji, please explain in detail?"
Ji Fanghua replied, "New disciples can receive additional rewards if they can be listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking or the Azure Dragon Ranking within the first month of their entry. However, once more than a month has passed, they are no longer considered new disciples."
Zhong Cai understood and looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan's eyes softened: "I'll be there soon."
Zhong Cai's smile was radiant.
Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua: "..."
After the two junior brothers looked at each other, Ji Fanghua said, "Junior Brother Zhong's alchemy skills are quite good. He can also participate in the alchemist assessment as soon as possible."
Wu Shaogan asked, "May I ask what this is?"
Ji Fanghua said, "The Alchemist Examination will award Alchemist titles. If you pass the examination, you will receive the title of 'Grand Alchemist,' and your monthly Alchemist reward will be increased tenfold."
Zhong Cai's eyes widened: "Ten times?"
Ji Fanghua nodded: "But that's not easy. If you learn three or fewer pill formulas, then each formula must produce at least two top-grade pills. If you learn more than three formulas, then each formula only needs to produce one top-grade pill per batch."
"The more pill formulas you know, the more stars will appear on your Grand Alchemist badge."
Zhong Cai pondered and speculated, "I am proficient in six kinds of pill formulas. After taking the exam, I will become a six-star grand alchemist?"
Ji Fanghua smiled and said, "That's exactly right."
Zhong Cai felt that a tenfold increase in monthly allowance was necessary.
Wu Shaogan said softly, "I'll go with you when you want to."
Zhong Cai said, "Of course you have to come with me. I'll go with you when you go to challenge the Hidden Dragon Ranking."
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "Okay."
Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua: "..."
Honestly, these two junior brothers are actually very polite and tried their best not to ignore them. It's just that their relationship is so good that they often create their own world, and you can't see them for a short time.
The college is vast, and there are countless couples.
Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua recalled that they had never seen such a close relationship before.
A thought flashed through their minds—
No wonder Master Jiang gave away a house!
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As the two introduced themselves, Qingyu flew to a range of mountains.
Lu Yong smiled and said, "This entire mountain range belongs to our Grand Master Uncle, and our entire faction lives nearby." He pointed to a high mountain below, "This place was given to Junior Brother Wu by our Grand Master Uncle. There is a residence near the summit, and many formations have been set up within the dense forest. All the resources prepared by our Grand Master Uncle have also been placed inside."
"Once Junior Brother Wu has met with our Grand Master Uncle, he can use the identity token he received to directly open the mountain's restrictions."
As they spoke, Qingyu, under Lu Yong's instructions, had already circled the mountain several times.
This also meant that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan should assess the situation themselves.
Lu Yong said, "Our eldest master said that if the two junior brothers are not satisfied with this, they can change it again."
Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai said, "It's fine, no need to change it."
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It's really good.
The mansion wasn't actually that big; it was more like a small palace.
But there are many beautiful sights around the house.
Waterfalls and cold pools, colorful flowers and trees, misty clouds, high cliffs and deep ravines...
Many fields have been cultivated in the mountains, and they all appear to be full of energy.
Clearly, this was taken into account Zhong Cai's status as an alchemist.
Many trees on the mountain are laden with fruit, radiating various forms of energy.
They are all resources.
The variety of products from these mountains is quite abundant.
What else could I possibly be dissatisfied with?
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Zhong Cai was satisfied, and so was Wu Shaogan.
Lu Yong smiled and said, "Then, Junior Brother Wu, shall you go and pay your respects to our Grand Master first?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Of course."
Lu Yong laughed heartily and then gave Qingyu some pointers.
Qingyu flapped its wings and sped towards the end of the mountain range.
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The mountains in front of us are even higher.
It is a thousand feet long.
Judging from its location, it follows the terrain, heading towards the depths of the original Azure Dragon Mountain Range.
However, this peak has few plants and is surrounded by jagged rocks.
Zhong Cai looked down and blinked.
Those stones... why do they look... so fragmented?
The so-called rugged beauty seems to have been created by smashing, doesn't it?
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Lu Yong's eyelids twitched slightly.
Because he immediately noticed that there were many huge rocks in the mountains on the right.
It looks very rugged.
But actually, there was a cliff here a few months ago.
The eldest disciple was so excited about receiving a disciple that he came out to vent his excitement and smashed the cliff to pieces!
Even so, this was the result he controlled.
Fortunately, as time has passed, the cracks no longer look very new.
Otherwise, the eldest disciple would probably lose face in front of the new disciples...
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Lu Yong immediately pointed to the mountainside on the other side and introduced, "The Grand Master's cave is over there."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.
Cave dwelling?
The two looked closely.
Sure enough, there was a huge opening inside the pile of stones.
It's a stone cave.
So, the incredibly powerful mentor Jiang Chongguang, who was at the peak of the Spirit Transformation stage, lived in a cave?
...It's not that it's impossible, it's just a bit too rough.
Wu Shaogan had already sensed Jiang Chongguang's unconventional nature from the subtle clues revealed in the golden invitation.
Looking back now, it seems like they were very careless about details.
Zhong Cai was in a good mood.
With a master like that, Lao Wu doesn't feel tired at all.
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Suddenly, the cave trembled slightly.
Zhong Cai was taken aback.
Wu Shaogan grasped Zhong Cai's hand and looked over with him.
Before long, a tall figure emerged from the cave.
Lu Yong immediately bowed and announced loudly, "Senior Uncle, this disciple has brought Junior Brother Wu here!"
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Zhong Cai swallowed.
Is it really Professor Jiang Chongguang?
She's definitely got a generous and outgoing personality, and her height is certainly impressive too...
Actually, when he saw Lu Yong, he already thought he was very tall, about 2.2 or 2.3 meters.
The burly man who came out now was at least 2.5 meters tall.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but glance at Wu Shaogan.
Standing before such a master, wouldn't Old Wu look rather... petite?
Thinking of this, Zhong Cai held back her laughter and managed not to be rude to Professor Jiang.
Wu Shaogan's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't show any particular reaction.
He gently patted Qingyu's head, letting it land.
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That towering mountain has already been undefended.
Qingyu descended quickly.
Zhong Cai was originally going to wait outside, but since Professor Jiang came out in person and saw him, he naturally couldn't keep waiting.
So, all four of them jumped off Qingyu's back.
The group bowed to Jiang Chongguang.
"I've met Professor Jiang."
"Greetings, Senior Uncle."
"Greetings, Master."
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Surprisingly, someone as tall and robust as Jiang Chongguang should have a hard, angular face, as if carved by a knife and axe.
But Jiang Chongguang is handsome.
He is a handsome man with perfect facial features but a somewhat rough temperament.
At that moment, Jiang Chongguang patted Wu Shaogan on the shoulder cheerfully and said happily, "Finally, I've met you! Great! Great!"
Wu Shaogan's expression shifted slightly, and he bowed to Jiang Chongguang.
"Disciple greets Master."
Jiang Chongguang pulled Wu Shaogan up.
If Wu Shaogan hadn't had a very stable lower body, and if Jiang Chongguang hadn't used much force, Wu Shaogan would probably have been lifted up in one go.
Zhong Cai: "Tch."
Hold on, hold on!
Wu Shaogan stood still, showing no unusual expression.
Lu Yong and Ji Fanghua, who were standing nearby, were both a little surprised to see this.
That's impressive composure!
Jiang Chongguang didn't pay attention to these details. After admiring his disciple, his gaze fell on Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai quickly bowed again.
Jiang Chongguang said in a loud voice, "Cai'er, is this my disciple's Daoist partner? The medicinal fragrance is pure, not bad! Not bad!"
Zhong Cai was a little surprised.
The aroma of the medicine is pure...?
This sounds like something a Taoist alchemist would say.
Jiang Chongguang didn't say much, only readily agreeing, "Cai'er, just call me Master like my disciple does, no need for any other 'mentor' or anything like that!"
Zhong Cai naturally wanted to be closer to Master Wu, so she readily replied, "Yes, Master Jiang!"
Jiang Chongguang burst into laughter.
He seemed to want to pat Zhong Cai on the shoulder, but before he could raise his hand, he withdrew it.
Zhong Cai's small frame seems a bit fragile.
If you get excited and your strength is slightly off, you'll be in trouble.
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Jiang Chongguang was a straightforward person, and after meeting his disciple, he did not offer any further instructions.
He took out two plaques and tossed them to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan caught it with both hands.
Jiang Chongguang said, "The golden one is your identity token. There are many places you can't go without it, and the inner courtyard's accounting also relies on it. Keep it safe and don't lose it."
Wu Shaogan replied, "Yes, Master."
Jiang Chongguang added, “How you cultivate and what the courses are all listed on the white sign. You’ll find out once you immerse your mind in it.”
Wu Shaogan replied again, "Yes."
After giving his instructions, Jiang Chongguang waved his hand and casually said, "That's all, you can go now."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan naturally took their leave of him.
Jiang Chongguang returned to the cave.
From beginning to end, he did not invite his disciples to go inside and take a look.
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Zhong Cai was a little curious.
Logically speaking, having finally accepted a disciple, one should bring them into one's own cave dwelling as well...
Why did Master Jiang come out to greet us personally?
Lu Yong, however, knew the reason.
It must have been that the eldest disciple was a little excited while waiting for his junior disciple, and walked a little too fast, which caused the inside to shatter.
If we went inside, we'd probably find only ruins...
That would be too embarrassing.
Lu Yong sighed silently.
The eldest master must have been careless.
When they activated the mountain's defensive formation, they forgot to close the cave entrance.
Without the protection of an array, the cave dwelling certainly couldn't withstand the power of the eldest master.
The first time he actually saw his apprentice was outside the cave, among the rocks...
But it must be said, this is exactly the kind of thing his senior uncle would do.
I just hope Junior Brother Wu won't care about this anymore.
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The group climbed onto Qingyu's back again.
After seeing them off for a while, Lu Yong said to Wu Shaogan, "The two of you go to pay your respects to the alchemist, and I won't disturb you any longer."
Wu Shaogan said, "Thank you for your guidance along the way, Senior Brother Lu."
Throughout the journey, it was actually Zhong Cai who communicated with Lu Yong most of the time.
Although Lu Yong's real junior brother was Wu Shaogan, it was clear that Zhong Cai made the decisions for the couple, and Zhong Cai was more lively, while Wu Shaogan was actually rather aloof.
Overall, though, Wu was quite polite to him.
Lu Yong said with a smile, "Junior Brother Wu, don't be so polite. From now on, we're all family!"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and replied, "Yes."
Lu Yong quickly bid farewell to Ji Fanghua.
Then, it was like a gust of wind.
Lu Yong disappeared in an instant.
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Ji Fanghua said softly, "I will take my two junior brothers to the Mei Family Mountain Range now."
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both nodded.
Qingyu spread her wings once more.
Zhong Cai then asked, "Is the Meijia Mountain Range far from here?"
Ji Fanghua said, "It's not far."
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As if to prove Ji Fanghua's words, Qingyu stopped after flying over two mountain ranges.
Compared to Jiang Chongguang's mountains, the Meijia Mountains appear somewhat smaller.
However, from the air, Zhong Cai could clearly see that the medicinal fields on each mountain peak were vast and numerous.
Zhong Cai was quite shocked.
From first-grade rare medicines to fourth-grade rare medicines, they are practically everywhere.
Rare medicinal herbs of level five and above are relatively rare.
Even on some of the higher peaks, in the shadowy corners, one can still catch a glimpse of the shadow of a level seven rare medicine.
Really...
So rich!
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Zhong Cai took a deep breath and remained silent.
Ji Fanghua gently pointed forward with her finger.
Suddenly, it was as if a light veil had been lifted.
The energy of heaven and earth ahead, mixed with the fragrance of countless precious herbs, swept over us all at once.
The scene before me became clearer.
Zhong Cai looked up and saw a very large palace on the top of a high mountain not far away.
It was enormous and magnificent.
It is so stunning that anyone who looks at it is amazed.
Could it be that...
Ji Fanghua said, "This main hall is the residence of Master Sang Dan."
Zhong Cai: "..."
He's really rich!
So rich!
He didn't recognize him before, but now he does.
All the materials used in the main hall are of grade six or above.
That's not all. What's even more terrifying is that the few portals that are vaguely visible seem to be made of mystic stone!
Whose palace would be built with black stone?
Just look at the spiritual light emanating from that mystic stone; it's not just a low-grade mystic stone!
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Zhong Cai couldn't help but look at Ji Fanghua.
Was this palace prepared by the Mei family for Master Sang Dan, or was it prepared for him himself...?
Ji Fanghua was already shocked, and now she explained gently, "Master Sang's alchemy skills are superb. Every pill he refines can be sold for a high price. This palace was also built by him in his early years."
Zhong Cai: "..."
He wants to be this rich in the future.
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At this moment, Zhong Cai felt a great deal of goodwill towards that Sang Dan master.
If the initial apprenticeship was simply a mutual choice, then the other party also valued his master, Wu.
Now, Zhong Cai felt that Master Sang Dan might be a kindred spirit to him.
Everyone really likes black stones.
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Just then, the palace gates burst open with a loud "bang".
Ji Fanghua smiled and said, "Master Sang, please come in."
Zhong Cai nodded, pulled Wu Shaogan along, and landed without hesitation.
Wu Shaogan, with Zhong Cai in his arms, led her directly to the front of the main hall.
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