Chapter 345: Catfish, Ding Family
Everyone is scattered.
Shang Jiuling only kept Chen Huaisheng.
"Your suggestion is very pertinent. We should introduce external forces to enrich our Chonghua sect. Although the Ding family is small, their strength is not weak. Will they be too big to lose in the future?"
Shang Jiu Chen Huaisheng was a little uncomfortable with Ling's direct question: "Master, if everyone in the sect has such thoughts, then I suggest it is best not to introduce the Ding family to the family."
"Oh?" Shang Jiuling laughed: "So serious?"
"The Ding family is not stupid, and Ding Zongshou is neither." Chen Huaisheng said: "Although we and the Ding family need each other, if If we are suspicious from the beginning, we will definitely have to go our separate ways. Even if it is urgent, it will be difficult to stay together. If it is a critical moment, it will be even more dangerous."
"I understand, you mean that we have been together from beginning to end. Do you need to show enough sincerity to impress the other party? "
Shang Jiuling increasingly feels that Chen Huaisheng is worthy of great use, regardless of his cultivation, but his style, magnanimity and vision are beyond the reach of many people.
"Master, I am not impressed, but I want to explain the significance of the Ding family's merging into our Chonghua sect. There is no need to deny that we are the masters, but it can also explain that the Ding family's merging is beneficial to us. As for the I think it is more convincing to express the meaning of their Ding family with actual actions.”
Chen Huaisheng spoke sincerely. He sincerely hopes to include the Ding family, which is very beneficial to the Chonghua faction now.
Furthermore, once a small cultivator family like the Ding family is incorporated into the Chonghua sect, there will definitely be side effects, but it will soon be annihilated by the expanding power of the Chonghua sect. Over time, the integration will not be possible. Difficult matter.
Shang Jiuling nodded in approval, "Well, let's not talk about the Ding family. Let's talk about yourself. I have witnessed you entering the country. Lei Fa entered the country very quickly, faster than I thought. , Very good, it seems that more than a month of retreat has been of great benefit to you."
"Yes, it's just that the spiritual realm is a little slower," Chen Huaisheng responded respectfully.
"It's not too slow. Huaisheng, you have to remember that any practice has ups and downs like waves in the water. It is impossible to stay on the crest of the waves forever." Shang Jiuling patiently explained: "You It’s already very fast, even speeding in my opinion. You still have time, and I also know your characteristics. Every major experience can bring you new insights, but you can’t ignore the impact of daily lessons. Your accumulation is indispensable for both.”
Chen Huaisheng nodded silently.
He knew that what Shang Jiuling said was true, but the existence of the three cauldron spirits in his body could not be detected by observation. His path of cultivation was destined to be different from anyone else's, but he also recognized it. The other party's suggestions and necessary daily lessons accumulation are equally important to yourself.
"So you'd better not go out this year and find a place to practice in peace, not necessarily in the current Taoist temple." Shang Jiuling made the final decision.
Chen Huaisheng's mind moved slightly, "Master, what you mean is that disciples can search for the Cave Spiritual Land outside Longlin Plain?"
"Well, those at the advanced level of Qi Refining You can consider doing this, but you need to pay attention to safety." Shang Jiuling mused: "We are not fully familiar with Wolong Ridge, and our understanding of Canglongbei and Longshou Peak is still very shallow. It is best not to go there. If you have to choose which side to go to, it’s better to go closer to Longlinyuan.”
This is considered a green light for Chen Huaisheng.
Building a cave by yourself means that you can choose your own spiritual field and land, and you can also arrange your own manpower, including apprentices, Taoist companions, attendants, and Taoists. It is similar to a small mountain.
According to the original rules, in addition to those who are strong in foundation building, there are only direct disciples of the head, but they all need special approval.
After arriving in Hebei, the disciples of the headmaster were no longer allowed to build their own caves outside, mainly because of safety concerns.
Shang Jiuling also saw the shortcomings of the sect's disciples who taught skills in Langling.
The same kind of learning in the Chuan Gong Academy can be done at the most basic stage. For example, when Qi refining is not completed and Qi refining is at the first or second level, more basic exercises will be practiced, which will have little impact.
But entering the third level of qi refining involves attacking the middle stage of qi refining. The disadvantages of the kind of teaching in which Taoists take turns to teach in a flood suddenly become apparent.
Each disciple has different Taoist bones, different spiritual root attributes, and very different learning and understanding, which all require Taoist masters to teach according to their aptitude.
In particular, many of them require more intimate and long-term contact in order to understand their details and make reasonable arrangements.
The learning method in Chuangongyuan is very suitable for disciples with good talent, high understanding and strong self-discipline, but there are not many such disciples, so now the sect is open to accepting disciples, but because of fear of completely letting go The qualifications and talents of many new disciples are wasted or misled, so relevant conditions are specially attached.
For example, foundation building can be unrestricted. For example, for advanced Qi refining levels, the general requirement is to be above the ninth level of Qi refining and approved by the sect, while for other advanced Qi refining levels, special approval is required, such as Zhao Sitian.
Similarly, after accepting disciples, the sect's training academy must also have an assessment mechanism for the apprentices.
Not only must the disciples’ entrance be assessed, but there are also requirements for the disciples themselves.
For example, if a disciple of the first level of Qi Refining is accepted as your disciple, then he will be promoted to the second level of Qi Refining within three years, and he will be able to obtain relevant rewards. However, if he has not been promoted for five years, he will have to Punishments, rewards and punishments are all fulfilled through the master's monthly routine.
For another example, you cannot say that you only focus on teaching disciples after you accept them. You also have requirements for your own spiritual advancement, you cannot stagnate, and you also have requirements for years to advance. This also forces Taoist masters to be more cautious when recruiting disciples, and would rather be short-term than excessive.
The most typical one is Zhao Sitian, who only accepted Ren Wuchen as his disciple.
People like Zhu Fengbi and You Shaoyou are also very strict and cautious.
“This disciple has not yet considered accepting disciples.” Chen Huaisheng said quickly.
"What is the identity of the daughter of Yun He and Luo Xiu Yue in your place?" Shang Jiuling glanced at Chen Huaisheng, "This is a matter of time. Of course, I hope you can come there as soon as possible. You can hit the foundation building step.”
There is no point in explaining more, and Chen Huaisheng is too lazy. Anyway, with Shang Jiuling's opening, he can find a suitable Lingshan cave on Canglongbei.
It turns out that Dongxuan Sect left many ruins on this land, including many caves.
Because the terrain of Longlinyuan is the lowest and the most flat, it is most suitable for the main building community, so the main buildings of the mountain gate are all here.
But as a Taoist master who wants to practice quietly, he needs to choose a quieter place and at the same time take into account his own needs for spiritual materials.
Building a self-built cave means that you have to take care of all your daily needs yourself. Although it has a little more freedom, the cost will be much higher.
If you want to cultivate spiritual fields and land, plant spiritual grass and spiritual plants, tame spiritual beasts and monsters, and open alchemy rooms, you need manpower, usually Taoist seeds. Of course, there is no shortage here in Fuyang.
But once recruited, you have to take care of their food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Unlike those in Da Zhao, the Taoist species in Hebei are willing to come to the mountain gate, even if they work as handymen, rather than stay in the local clan and become elites.
The cruel real environment makes the fertility rate and mortality rate in Hebei higher, and many Taoist species are willing to stay in the mountain gate.
Firstly, the quality of life is more guaranteed, and secondly, once they have a child with an innate Taoist seed, they will have a greater chance of being favored by the sect and starting to practice Taoism. This factor is very important.
Min Qingyu couldn't help but cheered when he heard that Chen Huaisheng was looking for a cave to live alone in again.
It’s not that the mountain gate is not good, but there are too many elders in the mountain gate, and everyone is a spiritual practitioner. If there is any movement, they have to use bans to soundproof it. It is not so convenient and free.
What a wonderful thing it would be if you could find a cave spiritual place that you like and build it according to your own wishes.
"Taoist, oh, Brother Sheng,..." With a slightly red face, Min Qingyu finally changed his title. He still called him Master in front of others, but when the two of them were alone, he could call him Brother Sheng. .
Chen Huaisheng looked at the blush on the woman's cheeks and couldn't help but think of Fang Baoqi again.
This girl and Bao Qi are completely opposite.
Fang Baoqi is dignified and cool in front of others, but when the two of them are alone, they are extremely charming, especially when they are on the bed, they flatter each other so that they can be extremely happy.
This girl is generous and graceful in front of others, but she is extremely shy in bed.
"Brother Sheng, does that sect mean that you will not be allowed to participate in other affairs and that you will be able to practice with peace of mind in the next two or three years?" Min Qingyu was very smart and understood it as soon as he heard it. Including things about the Ding family,..."
"Well, I shouldn't be allowed to go. Ding Zongshou's status is extraordinary. If I want to invite you sincerely, either the head master or the first uncle will go. See It seems that the head master is most likely to come in person.”
Shang Jiuling didn't go to White Tower City with him, so he would probably go there by himself. Instead, he arranged for him to find another cave. Naturally, he hoped that he could improve his cultivation as soon as possible.
If the Ding family is really included as a whole, even if it does not change the power structure of the sect in the long run, it will be different for Shang Jiuling and Zhu Fengbi.
The sudden addition of a Zi Mansion, as well as several mid- to high-level foundation building levels, can immediately greatly increase the high-end strength of the sect. This is obvious and will inevitably have an impact on the entire sect structure.
As the leader, he needs to consider more.
The best way is to try to improve the inherent strength of the Chonghua faction as soon as possible, so as to balance the impact of external entry.
From this perspective, Chen Huaisheng thinks it is also a good thing. It can further stimulate the original monks of the Chonghua Sect to feel pressure and put themselves under pressure, just like a catfish entering, bringing different effects.
Maintaining this attitude of being able to introduce casual cultivators at any time can be stimulating to everyone.
(End of this chapter)