Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two months, the situation in the Zhou family has stabilized in all aspects.

Thanks to the positive effects of Zhou Ling's fame, the workshop also recruited eight weapon refiners.

Among them are four third-tier weapon refiners and four fourth-tier weapon refiners.

Moreover, many weapon refiners want to join the Zhou family.

However, production in the workshop has gradually stabilized.

Therefore, Zhou Ling stopped recruiting weapon refiners.

This also made Zhou Ling realize the terrifying potential of Tianxia Immortal City.

Finding a fourth-tier weapon refiner in Qingyun Immortal City is quite difficult.

In Tianxia Immortal City, almost every one or two days, fourth-level weapon refiners have come to apply for jobs.

This shows just how serious the internal competition is among the cultivators of Tianxia Immortal City.

This also gave Zhou Ling the opportunity to choose the best option.

For the workshop to develop in the long term, it needs to attract talent.

In addition, we must cultivate future talent.

As for the main trainees, Zhou Ling focused on Bai Ji and Song Yue.

Both of them have the potential to become fourth-tier weapon refiners in the future.

As for Luo Xuan and Weng Lanyue, Zhou Ling instructed them to develop in the field of swordsmanship.

Considering that there was still some time before he would be participating in the trials of the Four Great Grotto-Heavens, he decided to take action.

Zhou Ling also specially gathered the four of them to arrange their next training plan.

"The four of you have all made good progress in your cultivation recently!"

Zhou Ling glanced at the four disciples and showed a look of approval.

Of the four, Song Yue is now in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, having reached the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

The other three, including Luo Xuan, have reached the third level of Foundation Establishment.

Bai Ji and Weng Lanyue built the foundation on the second floor.

However, one of them excels in spiritual cultivation, and the other in swordsmanship; their actual combat strength is in no way inferior to Luo Xuan's.

"Have you had any questions about your cultivation during this period?"

"Any plans regarding your cultivation going forward?"

After praising him, Zhou Ling asked in a serious tone.

Knowing that their master was going to give them guidance, all four of them showed joy on their faces.

Song Yue took the lead in asking Zhou Ling about cultivating the Qianyang True Technique.

Originally, Song Yue was cultivating the Song family's Azure Yang Fire Technique.

But now, with the improvement of his cultivation, he has also switched to cultivating the Qianyang True Technique, which Zhou Ling mainly cultivated.

Although both techniques are fire-attribute techniques.

However, there are still significant differences, and Song Yue still had to put in a lot of effort to repair it.

After all, the methods are different, and the cultivation process is completely different as well.

When there were things she couldn't understand, she would ask Zhou Ling for advice.

"Both the Qianyang True Technique and the Qingyang Fire Technique follow a fierce and powerful approach, but the Qianyang True Technique emphasizes the balance of strength and gentleness."

"It's not about blindly rushing forward with fierce determination."

"Therefore, it's more suitable for you than the Azure Sun Fire Technique!"

"It's just that you had a good foundation in the Azure Yang Fire Technique, but you only recently started practicing the Qian Yang True Technique, so it's natural that you can't fully refine the Azure Yang power in your body."

"There's no need to rush. Let's take it one step at a time, and proceed steadily!"

Zhou Ling, who had already cultivated the Qianyang True Technique to perfection, naturally saw through Song Yue's situation at a glance.

Then, using the intermediate analysis, the problems in her cultivation process were pointed out.

There wasn't really a problem, it's just that Song Yue was a bit too eager to speed things up.

Zhou Ling also gave her pointers on the key to fusion, which gave Song Yue a sudden sense of enlightenment.

I blame myself for not thinking of that before.

Then it was Bai Ji's turn to ask a question.

Originally, his foundation was the weakest.

But they have caught up in recent years.

He has many problems, especially regarding his spiritual state.

Because cultivating the spirit and soul is much more difficult.

Moreover, each cultivator's soul is different, so even if they cultivate the same technique...

The understanding is somewhat biased, so the progress of cultivating the soul technique is extremely slow.

Naturally, this leads to more problems.

Zhou Ling also pointed out each of them.

From these questions, Zhou Ling could also see that his progress in spiritual cultivation was extremely rapid.

Although he is only at the second level of Foundation Establishment, his spiritual power is definitely no less than that of someone at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, the results of his practice of the "Qinghui Nourishing Spirit Technique" were not exactly the same as his own.

However, Zhou Ling, with the help of [Intermediate Analysis], also pointed out the best solution for Bai Ji.

Next is Luo Xuan. Her problem mainly lies in her swordsmanship cultivation, although she has now comprehended the second realm of sword intent.

Zhou Ling also gave him guidance in every way, which benefited her greatly.

“Master, I recently comprehended the second level of the Starry Sky Sword Intent. It felt a bit too fast, and I don’t feel very grounded.”

Weng Lanyue said to Zhou Ling with a smile.

You should know that Zhou Ling exchanged a Starry Sky Sword Technique for her, and it's only been a little over three months since then.

She has already comprehended the second level of the Starry Sky Sword Intent, a progress that makes her a rare genius.

Zhou Ling also knew that this was because of Weng Lanyue's Golden Star Sword Body.

This speed is perfectly normal for her.

After all, she already had a very good foundation from her previous practice of metal-attribute sword techniques.

Now, this Starry Sky Sword Technique was obtained by himself for her from the Dao Alliance Treasury.

It suits her perfectly.

There weren't any major bottlenecks in the cultivation process.

However, Zhou Ling also knew Weng Lanyue's personality; she was somewhat impulsive and not mature enough.

Although their minds are active, they are also prone to complacency.

To make her more composed and down-to-earth.

Zhou Ling made her condense the Starry Sky Sword Qi.

Upon hearing this, Weng Lanyue immediately took out the Star Sword and infused it with her magic power.

Instantly, a dazzling sword aura shot out from the Star Sword, its light shining like a bright star.

Looking at the sword energy, Zhou Ling, with the help of [Intermediate Analysis], clearly saw several weaknesses and flaws.

He then smiled and said, "This is the Lesser Star Sword Intent. With your aptitude, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to comprehend it."

"This can only be considered the starting point of the Seven Star Sword Technique."

"However, starlight has not yet condensed within the sword aura, so its attack power is not strong."

"We must also be able to concentrate starlight, so that the sword light remains condensed and does not dissipate!"

"Thank you, Master. I understand."

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Weng Lanyue's previously joyful expression immediately turned serious.

She had originally thought that she would be praised by her master for comprehending the second realm of the Starry Sky Sword Dao so quickly.

Unexpectedly, right under his master's nose, his sword energy was full of flaws.

He immediately dropped his smug little thoughts.

"Hmm, your progress is already quite good!"

"However, you must not be rash. Your Seven Star Sword Technique emphasizes agility, but you must not lose your composure."

Zhou Ling then said the same thing.

In terms of swordsmanship, Weng Lanyue is undoubtedly the most formidable.

With the Golden Star Sword Body as a foundation, there will be no problem for him to enter the fourth realm of swordsmanship in the future.

Whether she can reach the fifth realm depends on her fate.

Therefore, Zhou Ling also had high expectations for her.

Based on the four individuals' situations, Zhou Ling then arranged corresponding cultivation plans for them using the [Intermediate Analysis] method.

"Patriarch, Senior Wu has come to pay a visit with his clansmen!"

At this moment, Chu Xing walked in and bowed to Zhou Ling.

Now Chu Xing has also successfully entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

Zhou Ling put him and He Zijian in charge of the family's guard team.

The Zhou family has grown quite large now, and they need a guard team to patrol and ensure the safety of the family members.

In addition to these, sometimes guards are needed to help transport materials.

However, the guard team is still small.

There were only Chu Xing, He Zijian, and six other cultivators, the highest of whom was at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

In Zhou Ling's view, this was still far from enough.

However, for now, this is the only way to keep things running.

After all, he had extremely high requirements for his guards.

Absolute loyalty and reliability must be ensured.

Currently, apart from He Zijian and his companion, the other six people also came from Qingyun Immortal City with them.

Two of the Golden Core cultivators were Gong Yi's former students at the Nine Heavens Sword Academy. They were both reliable.

Apart from those eight people.

In addition, Zhou Ling's little golden dragon and blood thunder crow and other demonic beasts are enough to make do for now.

"Senior Wu!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's eyes lit up.

It seems Wu Shihong has thought things through.

They are leaving the Zixiao Sect and joining the Lingxiao Sect.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have brought their people here.

"You go back first."

Zhou Ling said goodbye to his four disciples, then got up, left the hall, and headed to the mountain gate to greet Wu Shihong.

If Wu Shihong really comes to join us, it will be a great thing for both the Lingxiao Sect and the Zhou family.

This not only greatly weakened the Zixiao Sect's strength but also hastened its demise.

At the same time, it can also strengthen the Lingxiao Sect and the Zhou family.

After all, Wu Shihong is quite strong, and he is now in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

In addition to his family, their overall strength is not low.

Soon, Zhou Ling arrived outside the mountain gate.

Then Wu Shihong was seen standing there, with forty or fifty people behind him.

Wu Rong was among them.

"Greetings, Senior Wu!"

Zhou Ling bowed respectfully.

"Chief Zhou, there's no need for such formalities!"

Wu Shihong smiled and returned the greeting.

Given Zhou Ling's current status, he is in no way inferior to him.

This gesture of respect shows that he is regarded as someone of the same generation as the master.

"Greetings, Chief Zhou!"

"I am Wu Jinglong, and I greet Chief Zhou!"

Behind Wu Shihong, Wu Rong and another middle-aged man who looked somewhat similar to Wu Shihong bowed to Zhou Ling.

"No need for such formalities, you two!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

"This is my father!"

Knowing that Zhou Ling had never met his father, Wu Rong introduced him directly.

"Greetings, Uncle Wu!"

Zhou Ling bowed again.

Wu Jinglong returned the greeting with a smile, and looked at Zhou Ling with a surprised expression.

Logically speaking, Zhou Ling should have a high status and great fame, so he should be quite arrogant.

But now it seems that he treats people kindly, without any of the arrogance of someone who has achieved early success.

Then, Zhou Ling led them into the mountain gate.

We entered the lobby.

Zhou Ling personally poured spiritual tea for the three of them.

As for the other members of the Wu family, they waited outside the hall.

"Chief Zhou, I have brought my clansmen here to seek refuge with you. I hope you will take us in."

After accepting the spiritual tea, Wu Shihong spoke up directly.

In the past two months, he had hoped that the Zixiao Sect could make some changes.

Take a good turn and get back on your feet.

However, the Liu family had no such intention.

It seems they are waiting for the impact of Liu Zhengjia's incident to subside before taking any action.

But this was completely different from what he had in mind.

He knew that if things continued like this, the Zixiao Sect was doomed.

This is definitely not what he wanted to see.

But over the past six months, he has done everything he was supposed to do.

But it had no effect whatsoever.

The Liu family still holds the reins within the Zixiao Sect.

No one else could budge it in the slightest.

At the suggestion of his granddaughter and son, he finally chose to accept Zhou Ling's suggestion.

He sought refuge with Zhou Ling.

"Good! Good! Good!"

"I believe Master will be overjoyed to see Senior Wu here!"

Zhou Ling said with a delighted expression.

With the addition of Wu Shihong, a Nascent Soul cultivator, the strength of the Lingxiao Sect will be greatly enhanced.

Moreover, both Wu Jinlong and Wu Rong are Nascent Soul cultivators.

Their strength is also quite high.

"Zhou Zhishou, this time I am pledging allegiance to you, not to the Lingxiao Sect."

At this moment, Wu Shihong spoke seriously.

"Why?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was taken aback.

Although he now calls the shots in both the Lingxiao Sect and the Zhou family.

However, he still hoped that Wu Shihong would join the Lingxiao Sect.

After all, the Lingxiao Sect and the Zixiao Sect have some connection.

Wu Shihong himself also wielded considerable influence within the Zixiao Sect.

His joining was a significant blow to the other cultivators of the Purple Cloud Sect.

I believe that more people will choose to join the Lingxiao Sect.

You can join the Zhou family; although the experience can increase your strength, it won't have the same effect.

"Now that the Zixiao Sect is in trouble, I don't want to be accused of kicking someone when they're down."

"Furthermore, at the Sword Qi Great Wall, Chief Zhou was betrayed by Liu Zhengjia and almost got into trouble."

"Therefore, by joining the Zhou family, I am taking responsibility for the crimes committed by Liu Zhengjia and protecting Chief Zhou's safety in the future."

"Hopefully, this will restore the reputation of the Zixiao Sect!"

Wu Shihong said solemnly.

His departure from the Zixiao Sect this time can be described as being completely ousted.

The mountain and spiritual veins where the family lived were taken back by the sect.

He didn't take any other sect's belongings with him.

They simply brought their family of over forty people to seek refuge with Zhou Ling.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling raised an eyebrow.

It seems that Wu Shihong still harbors some expectations for the Zixiao Sect deep down.

I also hope that the Zixiao Sect can rise again in the future.

That's why he didn't want to join the Lingxiao Sect.

However, that doesn't matter.

The departure of someone like Wu Shihong from the Zixiao Sect is already a fatal blow to the sect.

Now we just have to wait and see how the Zixiao Sect falls apart.

As long as Liu Zhengjia is not apprehended, the Zixiao Sect will bear the blame for his collusion with foreign tribes.

Although the Dao Alliance did not convict Zixiao Sect and Liu Zhengjia together in this matter.

But the cultivators of the Dao Alliance didn't think so.

It should be noted that there are tens of thousands of cultivators stationed at the Sword Qi Great Wall.

The families behind them, and the cultivators they are connected with, constitute a huge group.

Moreover, these people can be said to be among the most powerful in the Dao Alliance.

What they hate most is collusion with foreign races.

Moreover, this matter is of such great importance.

The Dao Alliance's decision to have Liu Zhengjia bear the burden alone has already greatly protected the Zixiao Sect.

Zhou Ling pondered for a moment, knowing that such a behemoth as the Liu family of the Zixiao Sect could not be killed in one blow. There would be plenty of time to deal with them slowly in the future.

"Very well, Senior Wu thinks so highly of me, I am truly flattered!"

Zhou Ling also cupped his hands in greeting.

The Zhou family is now developing rapidly and needs more powerful cultivators as guest advisors.

A cultivator like Wu Shihong is hard to find even with a lantern.

Moreover, his character is reliable.

"Senior, please follow me, and I will arrange accommodations for you all."

Then, Zhou Ling led everyone to the northern area.

This is where the guest retainers reside. (End of Chapter)