Chapter 207 Challenge
Immediately afterwards, Gu Lin put away the pile of pills under Shan Zhongfeng's claws, and took out a lot of spirit crystals and spirit treasures to fill Shan Zhongfeng's storage ring to the brim. He gave Shan Zhongfeng a lot of instructions, then turned around and walked out. He took a few steps, then suddenly stopped, and then quickly left.
On the third day, Qing Guangzi came again; he came to take Ji Rong to challenge the mountain.
Ji Rong then led Shan Wu, Shan Zhongfeng, and Zhan Shi to visit each mountain peak with Qing Guangzi. In the end, the four of them unanimously chose a low peak next to Yuxu Peak.
This hill belongs to Puppet Valley.
Ji Rong and Shan Wuxuan chose this mountain peak because it is very close to the Xiefang.
Shan Zhongfeng chose it because this mountain peak is closest to Kun Danfang.
Zhan Shi's choice was simpler, because among all the mountains, this one had the most spiritual bamboo, which could not only provide him with food, but also allow him to squander it and continue to hone his weaving skills.
Ji Rong looked at the low mountain peak with great satisfaction, feeling a sense of pride in having established her own household and taking charge.
If there was anything she was dissatisfied with, it was that after she was separated from her family, she stopped receiving her salary.
Because within the Jade Void Palace, the master of an independent peak is responsible for their own profits and losses. This explains why, although the previous palace master, Ling Xiaozhi, had many disciples, few actually took charge of affairs.
For example, if Qing Hezi wanted to take control of a mountain and govern it himself, he could do so, but that would mean he would be separated from his senior brother Qing Guangzi's alchemy workshop, and from then on he would not be able to receive a salary and would have to rely on his alchemy skills to make a living.
Although Ji Rong and the others didn't have any particularly outstanding skills, Ji Rong was quite naive at the moment. She wasn't worried at all, after all, she was now a wealthy and powerful woman.
After choosing a mountain, Qing Guangzi asked Ji Rong, "Junior Sister, would you like to name it?"
Ji Rong asked, "What was its original name?"
Qing Guangzi said, "This place was chosen by my late nineteenth junior brother. He was a celestial dog, but he was not very cultured. He named this place Dog Path Mountain."
Ji Rong looked at Shan Zhongfeng, Shan Wu, and Zhan Shi's big head, and thought for a moment before saying, "Then let's call it Shoudao Mountain."
“Alright.” Then Qing Guangzi transformed into the body of a Dharma sheep, his energy gathered in his eyes, and four pupils appeared. He stared at the boulder in the distance with the words “Dog Path Mountain” written on it. A dark light suddenly appeared in his eyes, and like a sharp sword, he slowly shaved the words “Dog Path Mountain” into “Guardian Path Mountain”.
After Qing Guangzi renamed the mountain, he took out a seal and gave it to Ji Rong, saying, "This is the array seal of Shoudao Mountain. Keep it safe."
"Remember, this seal cannot be given to anyone else, nor can it be lost, otherwise you will become the first in our generation to go to the unloading workshop." After instructing Ji Rong, Qing Guangzi returned.
There are currently thirty-eight cultivators of Qing Guangzi's generation, plus Ji Rong, making thirty-nine. When their master Ling Xiaozi was alive, he liked to judge the seniority of his disciples based on their cultivation level.
Therefore, their ranking is based on their cultivation level, not on who has been there the longest.
This rule was changed after Qingpingzi took the position of palace master.
On the sixth day, Zhan Shi returned, accompanied only by Gu Qingqing.
Upon seeing Ji Rong, Gu Qingqing squinted her eyes and flashed a wide smile. She grabbed Ji Rong and said cheerfully, "Sister, after your brother returned, he showed signs of a breakthrough, but his cultivation is not yet complete. Therefore, Jue Jun has been watching over his cultivation these past few days without letting him know."
"Little sister, you've really made something of yourself! In such a short time, you're going to establish your own peak and become an ancestor in Jade Void Palace."
Hearing Gu Qingqing's sincere praise, Ji Rong felt honored. The two of them simultaneously reached out their paws to each other. The two paws met in the air, clasped tightly, and then they raised their necks and laughed loudly towards the sky.
After she finished celebrating, Ji Rong took out a storage bag and gave it to Zhan Shi. Zhan Shi was so happy that he repeatedly clasped his hands in thanks and then turned to go to the Kun Dan room.
Gu Qingqing also brought Juejun's gifts for Ji Rong this time: five spirit crystals and five large bottles of immortal spring water.
Juejun specifically instructed Gu Qingqing to have Ji Rong use the water for washing and not to drink it, so that Ji Rong would look radiant and dazzling at the apprentice-acceptance ceremony.
Shining brightly? What's so difficult about that?!
Upon hearing this, Ji Rong immediately had Shan Wu erect an isolation barrier. She then jumped up and demonstrated her unique skill to Gu Qingqing: the Multi-Symbol Strike.
This method is very effective in the spiritually rich Jade Void Mountains. Moreover, Ji Rong is different from other cultivators because she has three bodies. Therefore, when Ji Rong combines two bodies, her power is even greater.
Ji Rong transformed into a celestial being, her hands forming lotus shapes, her index and middle fingers joined together, and the wings of a bird gradually manifested from beneath her ribs.
She was dressed in colorful feathers, with two hands and claws, and had a bird's head and a human face.
Her face shimmered with golden light.
A subtle spiritual aura emanated from her body, making her resemble a divine bird, which was quite beautiful.
Seeing Ji Rong's change in demeanor, Gu Qingqing narrowed her eyes and shook her head, insisting, "Are your methods any legitimate? Forget it, just listen to Jue Jun, you can't go wrong!"
Ji Rong rolled her eyes, plopped down on the ground, and said, "Why bother with all that effort? My cultivation level is what it is. Do you think they'll respect me just because I look impressive?"
But Gu Qingqing was very stubborn this time. In order to prevent Ji Rong from drinking, she refused to give her any.
She personally selected a large tree, hollowed it out, and made a bathtub for Ji Rong.
On that day, before dawn, Ji Rong was captured by Gu Qingqing and made to wash her feathers with the immortal spring. Ji Rong saw Gu Qingqing pour the immortal spring into the tree basin all at once, so she simply transformed into a tree and soaked in it. As soon as she entered, she muttered, "Why is it so bland this time?"
Gu Qingqing squinted at the ground. Of course, the spring water was weak, because when Jue Jun took back these spring waters, he did not know that Ji Rong would have such good fortune.
As soon as Juejun returned to the Dragon and Phoenix Palace, he made Gu Qingqing and Ji Zhuang soak in the immortal spring for two hours. Only when he saw that Gu Qingqing and Ji Zhuang could no longer absorb the water did he release them.
Just as Juejun was feeling quite sorry for the unused vat of immortal spring water, Zhan Shi arrived with news.
Upon hearing the news that Ji Rong had been exceptionally promoted to the position of junior sister of the Jade Void Palace Master, Jue Jun was overjoyed.
He said to Gu Qingqing, "Although the old Taoists of Yuxu Palace are generous, they will certainly not give her the immortal spring water for washing."
Ji Rong has something wrong with her body. There's no difference between the first and second use of the Immortal Spring. Fill this water and let her soak in it.
If she asks about the spiritual energy in the water, tell her the truth and tell her not to be disgusted. The spiritual energy in the water is still 50% gone, and it is still a precious material that those cultivators without connections would find difficult to even get a sip of.
Opening a new peak is not like usual; it requires more treasures. Also, give her the Five Precepts Spirit Crystal for her to use.
Gu Qingqing obediently brought the vat of water over and stared at Ji Rongpao.
But Gu Qingqing was too embarrassed to say what Jue Jun had said.
Over the years, she had become accustomed to giving the best to Ji Rong first, and now that she was suddenly using it first, she felt quite embarrassed. Just as Gu Qingqing's thoughts were drifting, a thick tree root reached out, grabbed Gu Qingqing, and dragged her into the wooden basin.
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