Chapter 126 Teaching (I forgot to set the time, sorry)
It has been more than sixty years since Wei Zhong came to Luohe Mansion and settled on Yunxia Island.
Hu Zongfu, Zou Ruiyuan, and Tang Yanhong also came to Yunxia Island to work for Wei Zhong since then.
Hu Zongfu is the oldest among the three. He was in his eighties when he came to the island.
More than sixty years have passed, and he is now one hundred and forty-seven years old.
Even though he practiced the wood spiritual method which has some life-extending effects, he still could not live to the one hundred and fifty years old in the later stage of Qi refining.
Zou Ruiyuan and Tang Yanhong are slightly younger than Hu Zongfu.
Tang Yanhong, who is more than ten years younger, is now more than 130 years old, and there are not many years left before the end of his lifespan.
I am afraid that when Wei Zhong comes out of seclusion next time, he will learn about the end of his life.
Wu Ruiyuan is the youngest among the three, and he is also the most determined in his heart to follow the Tao.
Sixty years of guarding Spirit Island did not diminish his spirit, but rather kept it hidden.
Now that his cultivation has reached the peak of Qi refining, he has been preparing for foundation building in recent years.
All it takes is one opportunity to officially start building the foundation.
Looking at the people with sad faces in front of them, Ruiyuan frowned and felt sad, but his heart became clearer and clearer.
“Pala!”
Wei and Zhong walked out of the room, looked at Hu Jinchuan and said:
"Are there any arrangements for Zongfu's funeral?"
The latter replied with choked sobs:
" The clan intends to invite the uncle’s body to return to the clan..."
Hu Jinchuan made some arrangements, and Wei Zhong nodded:
"In that case, it will be up to you to arrange this matter. I will give you a few months' leave and wait until the funeral matters are taken care of before returning."
Hu Jinchuan knelt on the ground: "Thank you, Island Master!"
Wei Zhong did not say much and left the small courtyard here with Xie Linghua.
Looking at the people working on the island from a distance, he couldn't help but sigh.
‘It is often said in the cultivation world that ordinary people are like ants, and as the lowest level of cultivation, this is not true for Qi Refining monks.
The lifespan of a monk in the later stage of Qi Refining is one hundred and fifty years, but few monks can live to such a long life.
Even as a spiritual practitioner like Hu Zongfu, who used wood spiritual methods to maintain his health, he could only live for one hundred and forty-seven years.
But ordinary casual cultivators have been practicing for many years, constantly fighting with outsiders, and accumulating hidden wounds. It is a blessing to live one hundred and twenty-three years. '
Looking at Xie Linghua beside him, holding up the black hair on his forehead, Wei Zhong murmured:
"Don't worry, practice "Qingyun Jue" well, and I will help you then. Improve qualifications.”
The latter nodded slightly.
As the chief manager of Lingdao, Xie Linghua was naturally very familiar with her three stewards. Now that she saw her former acquaintance die due to exhaustion of lifespan, she felt even more sad than Wei Zhong.
"Hu Zongfu has passed away, is there anyone to take charge of the spiritual field?"
Wei Zhong couldn't help but ask as he looked at the large spiritual field in front of him that was under development.
“Manager Hu made arrangements many years ago to cultivate a group of successors who are familiar with the business.
Among them, Shang Quan is the most outstanding. "
"Shang Quan? "
This is a name that Wei Zhong is not familiar with.
Xie Linghua explained:
"This person is an old man who has been recruited since the beginning of the master's move to Yunxia Island. .
Now at the eighth level of Qi refining, he has a lifespan of 100 years. He used to be Hu Guan's right-hand man and was quite familiar with matters in the spiritual field.
Before this, Steward Hu recommended him to my concubine many times as the successor to the stewardship. "
"I thought he would recommend Jinchuan to sit in this position. "
The manager of Lingtian under Jie Dan is naturally a hot potato. Hu Zongfu has been in business for many years, but he did not leave this position to his nephew, but gave it to an outsider, which surprised Wei Zhong.
Xie Linghua shook her head:
"Steward Hu once said that although Jinchuan has some talent in cultivating spiritual plants, he is too young and has insufficient cultivation to convince the public.
If he is allowed to take the position of steward, it will delay the spiritual development. "Tian's matter."
"It's quite honest. Then, according to his arrangement, Shang Quan will succeed Hu Zongfu as the manager."
Wei Zhong paused for a moment and then continued,
"Let me teach you the alchemy method."
Xie Linghua was a little surprised:
"Master, what is this?"
Wei Zhong smiled:
"Don't get me wrong, Mr. You, I have no intention of accepting a disciple. This is just some compensation to the Hu family.
Don't let people think that I, Wei Zhong, am a heartless and unjust person.
In addition, there is indeed a need for some alchemists on Qingbo Island.
Those foreign alchemists have been in the practice world for many years and have difficulty returning home. It is better for me, Lingdao, to train them myself. "
Xie Linghua looked at Wei Zhong's profile and said sincerely:
"The master is really kind and kind. ”
Wei Zhong did not answer, but shook his head slightly.
Hu Zongfu's funeral was held as scheduled within the clan. Wei Zhong did not attend, but sent someone to give him a generous gift to show that he valued him.
At the same time, the news that Shang Quan succeeded Hu Zongfu as steward spread to the Hu family, making the Hu family feel even more chilled.
"Jinchuan, the owner of Yunxia Island, no, should be called the owner of Qingbo Island now, is not as kind-hearted as the outside world reports.
When Uncle Zongfu died, The position that it has been operating for decades has been given to others, which really makes my Hu family feel heartbroken.”
The speaker was Hu Jinqing who had returned from Jinguang Pavilion.
The opponent was wearing a gold-rimmed robe, and his cultivation level had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. He was only one step away from becoming a foundation-building monk.
Hu Jinchuan didn’t pay much attention to what he said, and just said lightly:
“Giving the position of steward to others is an arrangement of the clan uncle, not the island owner’s cold temperament.
What kind of person the island owner is can’t be seen from the development of my Hu family over the years. ”
Although the Hu family does not have any foundation-building monks now, because Hu Zongfu works under Wei Zhong, the Hu family's status is much higher than that of the Qi Lian family, and can be compared with the foundation-building family.
Hu Jinqing, however, did not listen to what the other party said. How could he give up his position as a steward under Monk Jiedan so easily to others.
Looking at Hu Jinchuan’s cultivation, which was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, Hu Jinqing couldn’t help but shake his head.
‘Sure enough, he has a low-grade spiritual root qualification. He is still in the middle stage of Qi refining so far, which is far worse than the ninth level of Qi refining.
The revitalization of this family will ultimately fall on you. ’
"No matter how the owner of Qingbo Island treats my Hu family, it will be different in the future.
After the funeral of my uncle, I will return to the clan to prepare for the foundation building.
From now on I The Hu family can no longer pretend to be others and become a well-known foundation-building family in the surrounding area."
Hearing this, Hu Jinchuan immediately raised his head and looked at the other party:
"Cousin, hurry up and build the foundation. ”
Seeing his reaction, Hu Jinqing seemed to feel extremely satisfied.
“Now my Qi refining cultivation has reached its peak, and the Foundation Establishment Pill allocated by the sect will arrive next month.
At that time, we can start to attack the Foundation Establishment level.”< br>
Although Jinguang Pavilion is the top alchemy sect in Luohe Prefecture, it is rich in resources.
But there are also many monks under the sect, and when they are spread out according to the level, there are not many at the Qi refining level.
Even a disciple like Hu Jinqing, who has Elder Establishment as his teacher, needs to use his sect's contribution points in exchange for various resources if he does not have the sponsorship of his master.
Hu Jinqing had been cultivating for many years before squeezing out the contribution points of a Foundation Establishment Pill. He had been waiting in line for many years, and now it was his turn. "Congratulations in advance to my cousin for successfully building the foundation!"
Hu Jinchuan raised his hands in congratulations and immediately stopped looking at the proud look on his face. Instead, he lowered his head and pondered in his heart.
Hu Jinqing thought that the other party was in a low mood, so he continued to comfort him.
Hu Jinchuan simply responded with "hmm".
‘Although Jinguang Pavilion is a major alchemy sect, my cousin doesn’t seem to be doing much better. ’
Hu Jinchuan had followed Hu Zongfu and worked under Wei Zhong for many years, and had already accumulated the spiritual stones needed to purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill.
In addition, Wei Zhong, as a third-level alchemy master, would occasionally refine the Foundation Establishment Pill to provide internal prices for his subordinates, so it was not difficult for Hu Jinchuan to purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill.
And Hu Jinchuan not only has in his hands the wealth he has accumulated, but also the spiritual wealth that Hu Zongfu has worked hard for decades.
Although Hu Zongfu has strongly supported the family for more than sixty years, he still retains some spiritual objects in his hands.
The value of these spiritual objects even exceeds the net worth of many foundation-building monks.
The years of accumulation of the two descendants of the Hu family can only be considered a fraction of this wealth at best.
On his deathbed, Hu Zongfu handed it over to Hu Jinchuan for him to deal with.
Whether it was to repay the family or use it for his spiritual practice, Hu Zongfu did not interfere.
He just said that if it is used for the Hu family, it should not be given out all at once, but should be given in batches to prevent the family from falling into infighting over the inheritance.
Hu Jinchuan had no intention of coveting this spiritual wealth.
‘My accumulation over the years is enough for short-term practice, and the resources required for advancement and foundation building are not much different.
This spiritual wealth should be left to the family. ’
If Hu Jinqing knew that he had this wealth but was not using it for himself, he would definitely scold him bloody.
On the road of spiritual practice, if you don’t take money when you have it, you will suffer the consequences.
What’s more, this is a gift from an elder, so the choice is all in your own hands.
With the help of this spiritual wealth, I can save countless years of struggle in the future.
After Hu Zongfu’s funeral, Hu Jinchuan took the initiative to find the head of the Hu family and took out some of the spiritual objects:
“This is the spiritual wealth that Uncle Zongfu asked his nephew to bring back to the family. .”
After Hu Zongyan took it, he took a look with his spiritual sense and felt a little regretful.
He also expected Hu Zongfu to leave a large legacy to the family. Unfortunately, this batch of spiritual wealth was only enough for the family to consume for a few months.
Taking it away, Hu Zongyan looked at Hu Jinchuan in front of him with some emotion.
How could you imagine that Hu Jinchuan, who was just born in the Fan family, could reach this point now.
At the sixth level of Qi Refining, he can already hold the position of an elder in the Hu family, and can be regarded as a very important figure.
"Jinchuan, my uncle is old and useless. The Hu family will probably have to rely on you and Jinqing in the future!"
Hu Jinchuan nodded, chatted with the clan leader for a while and then left.
Hu Zongyan looked at his leaving back and sighed.
Hu Jinchuan returned to his parents' graves and burned some yellow paper, then secretly took a look at his married sister.
Then I returned to Qingbo Island with some emotion.
The lifespan of a cultivator is much longer than that of ordinary people.
Decades have passed, and the elderly have turned into handfuls of loess, while those of the same age have become husbands and wives.
Since then, practitioners and ordinary people have embarked on two completely different paths.
However, a person who cultivates qi only has a lifespan of less than a hundred years. After a hundred years of cultivation, if he fails to build the foundation, he will face the end of his lifespan and die of regret.
In this vast road of spiritual practice, the only way is to climb up step by step.
When Hu Jinchuan returned to Qingbo Island, Shang Quan came to greet him.
He looked like a middle-aged man with sparse hair, and he was already a piece of the Mediterranean Sea.
Fortunately, he has a kind face and is a good person, and is highly respected by the servants of Lingdao.
Hu Jinchuan also regarded him as an elder and respected him.
Hu Jinchuan had no resentment towards his clan uncle for passing on the position of steward to this person instead of keeping it to himself.
He raised his hands and said:
"The younger generation is busy with the funeral of our uncle, and we haven't had time to congratulate Uncle Shang on his promotion to the post of steward of Lingdao!"
The latter shook his head:
"It's just thanks to Uncle Fu's recommendation!"
The two chatted for a while, and Shang Quan explained his purpose:
"Manager Xie once said that when my nephew returns to Qingbo Island, he will go to Yunqingyuan."
Yunqingyuan is the name Wei Zhong gave to the core area of Qingbo Island, which stretches for more than ten years. Here, there is abundant spiritual energy and there are many pavilions.
Hu Jinchuan was a little confused:
"Yunqingyuan? I wonder if Uncle Shang knows what happened?"
Shang Quan smiled and shook his head:
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"How can a servant like me understand what the steward means? My nephew will know it as soon as he goes there.
It's just a good thing."
For decades, if the steward or the island owner summons , is nothing more than being given important positions or giving rewards, which are all good things in the eyes of Shang Quan and others.
"Thank you, Uncle Shang, for informing me. I will go take a look now."
After saying this, Hu Jinchuan walked towards Yunqingyuan.
Shang Quan just nodded as he passed by him, and then looked at the other person's leaving figure indifferently.
The steward has been appointed by the island owner and will not be changed easily. Therefore, there is no direct conflict of interest between Shang Quan and Hu Jinchuan, and they are quite happy to get along this time.
On his way to Yunqingyuan, Hu Jinchuan met many acquaintances.
But these people looked at him with a somewhat complicated look in their eyes.
The reason why Hu Jinchuan was able to stay on Lingdao was mostly due to Hu Zongfu.
This time Hu Zongfu died at the end of his life, and his position in charge was immediately replaced by Shang Quan.
In the eyes of most people, Hu Jinchuan will have a difficult life in the future.
Hu Jinchuan could roughly understand what these people were thinking, but he didn't care.
‘The reason why I have been able to stay on the Spirit Island for decades is not only the help of my uncle, but also my personal efforts.
When it comes to the ability to cultivate spiritual plants, I am one of the best on this spiritual island. ’
After greeting his acquaintances, Hu Jinchuan came to Yunqing Courtyard and followed the guidance in his ears to a small courtyard.
Waiting to see the figure in the courtyard, he bowed and saluted:
"I have met the island owner!"
Wei Zhong put down the tea cup in his hand, looked at the other person calmly, and said Said:
“How was Guanshi Hu’s funeral?”
"Thank you very much for the island owner's concern. The family will be buried in great glory..."
Wei Zhong nodded:
"In addition, I will give the position of steward to Shang Quan, do you have any objections. "
Hu Jinchuan said frankly:
"The position of steward of Lingdao is naturally decided by the island owner, so why should the younger generation have any objections?"
Wei Zhong looked at the other party's expression and knew that these words came from his heart and were not false.
"Yes, he has a calm mind at a young age. Zongfu taught him well, and he is much better than your brothers."
Then he stood up:
“I have called you here this time because I want to teach you the art of alchemy.”
(End of this chapter)