Behind Qingdan Peak, near the top of the mountain, there is a purple bamboo forest, covering an area of several acres.
In the bamboo forest, there is a small pavilion. There is a stone table and two stone benches in the pavilion. On the table is a Go chess set.
However, the stone table was already covered with thick dust, and it was obvious that no one had been here for a long time.
In front of the pavilion is a small stream that flows down from the top of the mountain, passes through the purple bamboo forest, and then flows down the mountain.
There was a slight flash of spiritual light, and the figures of Ancestor Tianyi and Xiao Lin appeared. Ancestor Tianyi came to the pavilion and waved his sleeves slightly.
Suddenly, a green light flashed, wrapped in a cloud of smoke and dust, and was sent very far away before disappearing.
Ancestor Tianyi sat on the stone bench on the right, then looked at Xiao Lin, with a warm smile on his face: "Come and sit."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin first bowed to Patriarch Tianyi and then sat down opposite Patriarch Tianyi.
"How long have you been in Dancao Mountain?"
"It has been one hundred and thirty-five years and eight days since today."
"Oh?" Ancestor Tianyi heard this and showed a surprised expression on his face: "How old were you when you entered Dancao Mountain?"
"Xiao Lin was already in his twenties when he joined the sect." Xiao Lin answered honestly. In fact, he could roughly sense the level of ancestor Tianyi even if he didn't say it.
"So, you are only about 160 years old this year."
After Xiao Lin revealed his actual age, Patriarch Tianyi had a complicated expression on his face, which seemed to be mixed with surprise and a bit of joy at the same time.
"Being able to practice to the late stage of Golden Elixir at the age of 160 has never happened before in the history of our Tianlu Mountains. Even the founder of our Dancao Mountain was already over 200 years old when he cultivated to the late stage of Golden Elixir.
age."
After a pause, Patriarch Tianyi looked at Xiao Lin and continued: "It seems that you are a person with great opportunities."
"Old ancestor, I'm sorry. Xiao Lin just likes to travel around and got some small opportunities, so he can achieve what he is today."
Hearing this, the ancestor of Tianyi smiled slightly and waved his hand: "For low-level monks, you may still believe this sentence, but for high-level monks like us, it is nothing more than modest words. We and other immortal cultivators
, going against the odds, but actually it also requires a certain amount of luck. In a sense, luck is sometimes more important than qualifications.”
"If you hadn't killed Gu Changqing, defeated Long Kui, and killed Granny Yuanbao, maybe I wouldn't be sitting here chatting with you. In our world of immortality, strength is the most important thing. If you can defeat these people, then you have it."
The qualification to sit across from me."
After hearing what Patriarch Tianyi said, Xiao Lin couldn't help but give him a roll of his eyes, but he also understood that although what Patriarch Tianyi said was not pleasant to listen to, it clearly stated the reality of the law of the jungle in the world of immortality.
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"I have been cultivating immortals for more than 800 years, and I have been stuck in the early stage of Nascent Soul for hundreds of years, but I have never been able to go further. And for all these years, there is still no one in our Dancao Mountain who is qualified to attack Yuanying and take over the Dancao Mountain in the future."
When Xiao Lin heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Ancestor Tianyi glanced at Xiao Lin and sighed softly: "The reason why I called you here is just to tell you that you are the only one who has the qualifications in Dancao Mountain to advance to Nascent Soul.
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Xiao Lin didn't speak, and it was impossible for him to understand the meaning of Patriarch Tianyi's words.
However, his mood did not fluctuate at all. In fact, Xiao Lin had a similar personality to his master Su Qingyun. They did not like to be restrained by external objects. Ancestor Tianyi seemed to be leisurely, but he did not care about the affairs of the sect.
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The energy of an immortal cultivator is always limited. If most of the energy is put on managing the sect, how can one concentrate on cultivation.
Even if he really becomes the boss, the boss will often ask for instructions on many things within the sect, which will always consume part of his energy, and this is not what Xiao Lin wants.
Xiao Lin prefers to be free and at ease alone, traveling across the blue sky, soaring in the sea of clouds, and seeing all the mountains and rivers in this world.
"Ancestor, I..."
Xiao Lin was about to speak, but was interrupted by Patriarch Tianyi waving his hand.
"I did not intend for you to take over the position of the sect leader of Dancao Mountain, and I also understand that Qingyun is very similar to you. He also determined to practice the immortal way, hoping that one day he would be successful, but unfortunately, God did not fulfill his wish, and he won ten
The poison has destined him to be unable to go further on the Immortal Road."
"And I also understand that he loves you very much and puts his pursuit of immortality on you. Do you understand?"
"Xiao Lin understands." Xiao Lin sighed softly. In fact, he didn't spend much time with Su Qingyun. It can be said that in more than a hundred years, he never asked Su Qingyun for advice more than once.
moon.
But Su Qingyun's patience and knowledge of him made him feel grateful to his master from the bottom of his heart.
If not, how could he go hunting for treasure with Che Lanxin and others without hesitation after learning the whereabouts of the Wushang Grass?
"You have always had a question in your mind. Did I reach some kind of agreement with Fairy Yeyue? Why did she come as soon as you returned to the mountain?" After a while, Patriarch Tianyi looked at Xiao Lin and said suddenly.
"Xiao Lin does have this question, but he is not curious. With Fairy Yeyue's level as a great monk, even if he does some unusual things, it is completely reasonable." Xiao Lin said.
"As long as you understand, I am actually forced to have no choice. Although I am a Nascent Soul monk and have practiced Taoism for more than 800 years, compared with people like Fairy Yeyue, I am far inferior. In front of her, I simply cannot
There is no choice, of course, this is not the main reason, but Fairy Yeyue once promised that as long as you do one thing for her, she will keep our Dancao Mountain safe for a hundred years."
After a pause, Patriarch Tianyi continued: "After the ancient Xuan Sect's territory was occupied by the Black Demon Sect, the Black Demon Sect's power has expanded several times, and Kumara is only one step away from being a great monk.
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"Our Dancao Mountain is like an ant in front of the Black Demon Sect, and can easily be trampled to death by the Black Demon Sect. It's just that Kumara thinks highly of himself and doesn't look down on our Tianlu Mountain Range at all. Over the past decades,
, they only sent a supreme elder to lead the Black Demon Sect disciples to test, but they were driven away by our five major sects."
"But we also know very well that as long as the Black Demon Sect sends a Supreme Elder who is in the middle stage of Nascent Soul, our five major sects may not be able to resist it. If Demon Jiu takes action himself, we will have no luck."
"Fairy Yeyue suddenly came to our door and promised to protect our Tianlu Mountains within a hundred years. I really can't find any reason to refuse."
Xiao Lin couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard the words. He didn't know how to answer for a moment, because if he were from the perspective of ancestor Tianyi, he might do the same thing, but in his heart, he really didn't feel good.
The feeling of being betrayed by the sect.
In fact, he had already felt this way after returning to Dancao Mountain and Fairy Yeyue appeared.
But on the one hand, Su Qingyun was his master after all, and he couldn't bear to give it up. On the other hand, since he was being targeted by Fairy Yeyue, even if he planned to escape, he might not be able to do so.
Moreover, the Liuli Immortal Mansion that Fairy Yeyue allowed him to enter is also a place he must go to. Among other things, he must get hold of the legendary True Spirit Divine Water inside. This is related to whether he can successfully attack Nascent Soul in the future.
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"The ancestor may have done nothing wrong, because if it were Xiao Lin, he would have made the same choice."
When Xiao Lin said this, he couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness in his heart. The world of immortality is so cruel. When you are weak, you can be betrayed easily.
Because compared to the greater good, you are simply insignificant.
Xiao Lin believed that if he had not advanced to the late stage of Jindan, Patriarch Tianyi might not be interested in having a heart-to-heart talk with him.
Even if he sacrifices his life to Fairy Yeyue, he will not hesitate at all, as long as he can exchange for greater benefits.
"Now that Xiao Lin thinks about it, Xiao Lin killed Gu Changqing at the gate of Tianyun Pavilion that day. Ancestor Futian did not take action. It seems that it was not because he was about to die and could not use his magic power. I am afraid it was also because of Fairy Yeyue's power.
That’s why.”
Hearing this, Patriarch Tianyi showed an expression of surprise on his face and said, "Although you have ordinary qualifications, your mind is extremely clear and you can understand it with just a few clicks. It is indeed true. Old Monster Futian practices gold-based techniques.
He has a very hot temper, and with his nature, let alone killing Gu Changqing within his sect, even if you break into Tianyun Pavilion without permission, you will be punished with death."
"Actually, Fairy Yeyue went to see the old monster Futian a few years ago, and it was only after that that he became more honest."
When Xiao Lin heard this, his heart suddenly became clear. At the same time, he also deeply realized how terrifying Fairy Yeyue was. For some reason, he always had the feeling that after he came out of Dutian Xiaohan Realm, he seemed to be in Fairy Yeyue's plan.
Already.
What makes him wonder is why Fairy Yeyue chose him? Is it really what she said about her being a lucky person?
Xiao Lin has never believed this kind of thing. In his heart, my destiny is up to me and cannot be controlled by God. The path to immortality is to go against the will of heaven. Otherwise, how could it attract the fearful power of heaven and endless thunder when advancing?
Tribulation.
However, Xiao Lin also knew that with his current level of cultivation, he could not resist at all, which further strengthened his rock-like Taoist heart to pursue the immortal way.
"I am telling you what happened, not because I want you to understand. When you advance to Nascent Soul one day, you will naturally understand everything I said today."
After Ancestor Tianyi finished speaking, the green light from the star ring in his hand flashed, and a transparent jade tablet appeared in his hand. On the front of the jade tablet was an ancient seal character "天", and when Ancestor Tianyi took out this
When facing the jade plaque, Xiao Lin felt a warmth rush to his face.