Qingyun Sect.
Qingquan Peak.
It is three thousand feet high, with clouds and mist hanging over the mountain peaks, and white clouds dotting it.
This is where the Qingyun Sect's general affairs hall is located.
But what is unique is that within a radius of several thousand feet on the mountainside, there are not various pavilions and palaces, but various ancient trees that are hundreds of feet high!
Outside Qingquan Peak, flying objects with white fluff, huge bodies, and looking like dandelions from the previous life were landing on the flat ground on the mountainside one by one.
Qingyun Sect, in the entire Lingnan land, is most famous not only for its power, but also for the entire sect's modification and application of spiritual plants!
The seniors of Qingyun Sect transformed various spiritual plants into what they wanted according to different needs.
For example, the Langgan tree is used for living and absorbing spiritual energy, the Imperial House tree is used to defend the sect, the sound transmission flower is used to transmit messages, or the dandelion that Lin Chen is riding on now!
"Well, one ride requires one spiritual stone, which is equivalent to what an ordinary monk in the sect earns in a day. No wonder the cultivators are more mature than the others. The higher-level ones need to practice, while the lower-level ones can't afford to go out. ah!"
Lin Chen sighed softly and used the sound-transmitting flower to tell himself where to stop.
After a while, the formation on the mountainside was activated, forming a strong wind, disturbing the trade winds echoing in the valley, causing the dandelions on which Lin Chen and other monks were riding began to slowly land on the hillside.
Qingyun Sect occupies an extremely large area. In the previous life, its area even exceeded the combined area of several large cities.
The distance between the peaks, the distance between the cave and the main hall can be said to be extremely far. Even if you continue to use the magic talisman, it will take at least one day to get from the easternmost to the westernmost. This is still based on a flat road without rest. basically.
And among the peaks, the terrain is steep, with valleys and cliffs everywhere. If we really travel on two legs, we don’t know how long it will take.
Therefore, in order to make it easier to travel, the elders of the sect changed the terrain so that a trade wind that leads to everywhere echoes between the peaks, and then use dandelions to travel, which can greatly save time.
Lin Chen quickly got off the dandelion grass, used his magic skills and headed towards the general affairs hall.
The wealth referred to in the world of cultivating immortals naturally corresponds to spiritual stones, elixirs and other resources for cultivating immortals.
In Qingyun Sect, the sources of resources for cultivating immortals are, firstly, monthly salary, and secondly, in exchange for contribution points obtained by completing tasks issued by the sect.
The former can receive a salary every month, but must complete a sect task within half a year, otherwise the salary will be cancelled, and if they do not complete the sect task for two consecutive years, they will be expelled from the sect.
It can be accumulated, and one task can be completed every half a year. In special circumstances, such as retreat, breakthrough in cultivation, etc., you need to report to the Zongwu Hall in advance.
The latter needs to meet certain conditions, and can obtain contribution points after putting in efforts, and then exchange corresponding cultivation resources based on the contribution points.
Although there are tedious chores to do and it is impossible to achieve the so-called longevity and freedom in the mortal world, even so, it is what countless casual cultivators dream of, and they can't wait to replace it.
After all, it is rare these days for hard work to be rewarded, let alone in this world of immortality.
At this time, there were already three or three disciples walking on the road in the mountains, some alone, some in groups, some energetic, some sleepy, all rushing towards the mountain.
From time to time, there are white shadows of spiritual light flashing across the sky, which are the inner disciples of Yu Wu Fei.
Of course, we occasionally see Foundation-building elders flying through the air, causing everyone below to feel envious.
Lin Chen came under a huge ancient tree.
At this moment, vines fell down from the tree, forming a vine ladder and connecting a monk into the tree.
What catches the eye is a spiritual light screen. The handwriting on it continued to change, and finally formed a complete reminder: Please go to the General Affairs Hall No. 2 on the 135th to handle chores...
'Every time I come here, it feels like I have gone back to my previous life to handle business...' Lin Chen couldn't help but regret.
There are tens of thousands of people in the Qingyun Sect, and the General Affairs Hall is an important presence in maintaining the operation of the sect. There are at least hundreds of people staying here at any time. Unless hundreds of windows are opened, it cannot meet the needs of everyone at the same time. .
Of course, queuing is also possible. But let’s not talk about how monks with different cultivation levels are willing to line up together. The exchange of cultivation resources alone is a very private issue.
After all, in this world of cultivating immortals, plundering resources is normal. If some disciples are jealous of the spiritual objects exchanged by others, even if the sect stipulates that fellow disciples are not allowed to kill each other, the behavior of using power to suppress others and coercion and inducement cannot be avoided.
In order to ensure fairness, at least on the surface, the elders of the sect set up this method of queuing up, receiving tasks, and exchanging resources.
However, Lin Chen did not go to the lobby counter to inquire and receive tasks. Instead, he walked into an aisle, turned east and west, and finally entered a room.
A monk named Lu once said: "Wherever there are people, there are privileges."
The same is true for Qingyun Sect.
The tasks on the light screen in the hall have been screened. Those that are really easy and profitable have long been cut off, and most of the remaining ones are hard labor.
Only disciples with extraordinary talents or connections can receive these selected chores.
Lin Chen only learned this after he won the top three in the outer sect competition.
'I will first accept a mission from a medicine garden or alchemy hall, and then go down the mountain to sell the talismans I made during this period to earn enough spiritual stones to support my research on the [Soul-Nursing Incense 3.0] version... …'
Lin Chen walked into the room. Behind the counter in the room, an old man with a white beard seemed to be looking at something interesting. He was engrossed in it and made "tsk tsk" sounds from time to time. He didn't notice Lin Chen's arrival at all.
Lin Chen didn't care and walked over directly.
"Uncle, I'm here to take over the mission. Uncle?" Lin Chen called out softly twice. Seeing that the other party didn't respond, he couldn't help but frown slightly and leaned over to take a look.
What are you looking at? So excited?
Since the words were reversed from his perspective, the translation took some time.
The shadow of flowers separated by the curtain?
'Huh? ! Why do you feel like the title of this book is familiar? '
Lin Chen continued to take aim.
Um? !
Lin Chen believed that for the purpose of research, he had interpreted a lot of exercises, and he was considered outstanding among his peers in this regard, but how did he translate this text and how did he feel...
Uh-huh!
"Okay!" The old man opened the next page with great interest, but was suddenly paused because the next page was blank with no content.
"Holy crap! Where's the next part, where's the next part! Which author of Sha Thousand Swords only writes half of the article?" Seeing this scene, the old manager's face turned red with anger, and he held the book tremblingly with his old hands.
Just when the old management man wanted to pick up the knife, a voice from the side suddenly came: "Uncle Master, since there is no further explanation, can we get down to business?"
"I'll go!" The old man was full of cleverness and swore. Like a cat whose tail was stepped on, he jumped up, pointed at Lin Chen and said in a trembling voice: "You, when did you come here..."
"I just came here not long ago. I originally reminded my uncle, but my uncle seemed to be too focused and ignored me, so I stood aside and waited for a while." Lin Chen said lightly, "But having said that, I'll watch it during duty hours..."
The old manager quickly stopped Lin Chen: "Ahem, cough, don't get me wrong, nephew, this is my grandson's book, I, I just opened it out of curiosity and took a look!"
"Although I don't really want to say it, I still feel it is necessary to remind my uncle." Lin Chen reminded him expressionlessly.
"Today's young monks are more impetuous and like to read white texts with easy-to-understand language, rather than obscure ancient texts. Therefore, books like "The Shadow of Flowers Parting the Curtain", "Spring in the Jade House", and "The Nine-tailed Turtle" like Uncle Master It’s like that, it’s outdated…”
out-of-date……
out-of-date……
"How is that possible?!" The old manager's face darkened, and he yelled with his neck stretched wide, "I spent a whole ten yuan of spiritual stones on it, how could I possibly buy something out of date?!"
"Oh? Ten spiritual stones? Uncle Master, you are really at a loss..." Before he could finish his words, Lin Chen paused and suddenly opened his eyes.
What? Ten spiritual stones? Is this type of shabby book so valuable? !
The two stared at each other with big eyes, and the room suddenly became silent.
"Ahem!" The old man realized something was wrong and quickly changed the subject, "My nephew is here to receive a mission, right? Whatever mission you want from me, my uncle will definitely help you find it!"
Lin Chen breathed out softly and said: "That's it... Junior Brother, Junior Brother, I won't hide it from you. Last time I had a lot of chores, little money, and little space to operate, so Junior Brother hopes to find a medicine garden this time. A good chore.”
Lin Chen's tone deliberately emphasized the words "less controllable space".
When the old man heard this, he immediately understood what his nephew meant. He was just looking for a chore with less work, more money, and especially plenty of oil and water!
So he immediately started searching.
"It's a coincidence that the No. 6 Medicine Garden of C is still short of a disciple who can connect spiritual herbs with the Alchemy Hall for a period of six months. He will take office in three days. What do you think, Master Nephew Lin?"
Soon, he assigned Lin Chen the task of taking care of the medicine garden.
The Qingyun Sect divides the elixir garden where elixirs are planted into four levels: A, B, and C, which correspond to the golden elixir stage, foundation building stage, and Qi refining stage respectively. Corresponding to the realm of cultivators, for example, Class B medicine gardens generally grow elixirs suitable for monks in the foundation-building stage.
"This..." Lin Chen was a little surprised.
The main purpose of this task is to send the elixirs from the medicine garden to the alchemy hall, and then calculate and report the daily consumption of elixirs in the alchemy hall.
Even though this position is just a medicine transporter, as long as you manage it well, you will be very rich!
Is it my turn to get such a good job?
But when Lin Chen saw the old face opposite him with a chrysanthemum smile, he suddenly understood why.
Oh, it turns out to be hush money, I understand, I understand. So Lin Chen nodded.
The old man quickly registered, explained some things that needed attention, and then gave Lin Chen a bronze token. With this token, he can activate the elixir garden formation ban. When the mission is over, this token must be returned. Back.
Lin Chen took the token and turned to leave, but was suddenly stopped.
"Well, that nephew, those books you just mentioned..." The old management man chuckled, rubbed his hands, and asked in a low voice.
"Oh." Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and explained, "I've only heard of these books..."
The old manager didn't say anything and looked directly at him with distrust on his face.
Lin Chen's face straightened: "Uncle, don't get me wrong. I just read a lot of books. I know a little bit, but I never read such things. I am a serious person."
After saying that, he immediately turned around and left.
"Today's young people don't know how to share good things when they have them." Looking at Lin Chen's retreating back, the old manager curled his lips, "Well, I happen to have a grandson, maybe..."
…
After Lin Chen walked out of the Zongwu Hall, he rushed towards the outside of the sect without stopping.
"Originally, I was still worried about how to obtain enough spiritual stones to support my cultivation and research needs after I further improve my cultivation. Unexpectedly, I got this news unexpectedly..."
On the way down the mountain to Fangshi, Lin Chen stroked his chin, thoughtfully.
Scientific research is very expensive. The refining of the soul-nourishing incense, the breakthrough of the simulated foundation building period, the consumption of exploring the laws of spiritual energy, etc., consume a lot of spiritual stones.
Even though he had become a Talisman Maker and secretly sold some research results and earned a lot of spiritual stones, even so, he was still stretched thin.
If he hadn't killed many evil cultivators in the past and subsidized a lot of extra money, he really wouldn't have been able to survive.
But with the advancement of cultivation, the consumption of resources is increasing, which has become an unavoidable problem for Lin Chen.
Some people say that you can kill people and steal treasures.
But how much money can be made by robbing the poor?
Even if you rob the rich and give to the poor, the problem is that this world of immortal cultivation has a large number of spiritual stones. Either it is a powerful monk or a second-generation immortal with a strong background.
The former cannot be defeated, but the latter, do you really think that all the elders in your family are dead?
Moreover, research and experiments require a lot of time and energy, and a lot of spiritual stones.
During the Qi refining period, the research and experiments were not advanced yet, and the results came out quickly, so he could still hold on.
But what about the foundation building, golden elixir, or even Nascent Soul?
The research and experiments on [soul] and [primordial spirit] may last for hundreds of years at a time, and it is unknown how much investment has been made. Is it possible that by then, he would stay in seclusion for a period of time and then come out to kill people and steal treasures?
So you have to find a way to make money in a steady stream.
Originally, Lin Chen wanted to choose one of the immortal arts and become good at it, so as to earn spiritual stones.
But after many years of observation, Lin Chen discovered that whether it was alchemy, weapon refining, or any of the other arts of cultivating immortality, he looked high-ranking, but he was actually just a wage earner!
And go to work? What a joke! Is there any way to make money by working part-time these days?
Not only do they not have autonomy in their hands, but no matter how well they do, they will still be exploited!
If you want to be truly rich and have a "money path", you should become the controller of a platform, act as a middleman between buyers and sellers, and eat both sides. Only in this way can you do the least and get the most!
But within the sect, the platforms for immortality cultivation items such as elixirs and spiritual weapons have long been divided up by the major factions in the sect.
Although with Lin Chen's potential, after being promoted to the foundation building period, joining one of the parties, and fighting for decades, he can still get a part of the platform.
But let alone the time and energy consumed, even if it is done, there will be more people and less meat, and it will not be divided much.
Moreover, Lin Chen estimated that if he wanted to support the research on cultivating immortals, this share would not be enough!
Originally, he was still worried about this matter, but the matter of managing the old man just now gave him a direction!
"I didn't expect this type of book to be so popular in the sect. It only costs ten spiritual stones, and the writing is not very good. It is not as exciting as what I read on a certain website in my previous life..."
"In this case, can I copy out the articles from my previous life and sell them in this life?"
"A book can be sold for ten spiritual stones? There are more than 100,000 people in the whole sect. Even if it sells for 1%, isn't it a huge profit?"
"And I gradually became famous through constant sales. Then I can find some writers to help me write articles, and then sell them to other disciples, act as a middleman to earn the difference, and then monopolize the market. In this case..."
The more he thought about it, Lin Chen's eyes gradually brightened.
Lin Chen suddenly discovered that the wealth of the time traveler is not only scientific thinking, but also rich knowledge of browsing major websites, and how to cheat... ah no, it is a way to benefit the monks at the bottom!
Besides, whether you are refining elixirs or refining weapons, you need enough spiritual stones as start-up capital, but writing a book is different!
As long as you copy the content you saw on the website in your previous life, wouldn't that make you a lot of money?
As for whether the book he writes can compete with others in the sect's spiritual book market?
Are you kidding? Our modern people’s knowledge reserve is still inferior to that of the ancients in this regard? !
Lin Chen secretly made a decision in his heart.
'When I advance to the later stage of Qi Refining [Cyclone Realm], I must copy the knowledge from the website of my previous life and use it to benefit my fellow disciples! '
