Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 29 First Arrival at the Mountain Villa
On this day, the sun rises.

The group of more than forty people, weary from their journey, could see a dazzling mountain of gold in the distance.

That was a beautiful sight of the sun shining on the snow-capped mountains, a rare sight in the human world.

Amidst the howling wind and snow, the massive mountain gate, appearing and disappearing intermittently, filled everyone with excitement. After traveling for three months, they had finally arrived at the mountain gate!
Master Yan flicked his sleeve and stomped down.

He leisurely walked to the front of the crowd, holding an iron token, and said loudly.

"Envoy of Fengming Prefecture, Yanlin has returned. Please open the mountain gate!"

"allow!"

It was ethereal, like the arrival of celestial music, without making a sound, only giving people a sense of overwhelming power.

"This……"

"This is the spirit of the Snow Mountain array. If you can become disciples of Baiyue Mountain in the future, you will see it. Come in with me."

"Yes!"

The crowd obeyed without daring to object, and hurriedly followed Master Yan, urging their horses forward. After traveling several miles, a memorial archway stood in the wilderness amidst the snow-covered landscape.

The moment I passed through, the cold wind vanished, and although the scenery was still snow-white, I could no longer feel the cold.

The buildings, built against the mountain, lead up a wide and winding bluestone avenue. Most of the pedestrians are strong and vigorous, with blood and energy at least at the Blood Transformation Realm.

The vast majority of them were pulling carts, carrying things around.

"This is the Sword Forging Manor?"

"No."

Master Yan explained.

"This place is called [Snow Mountain Workshop] and is responsible for supplying all the living necessities of the manor. Many rare treasures collected from the twelve states of Yan are gathered here."

"Many secular martial artists come here, but due to age or other issues, they are unable to become members of the manor. So they stay here hoping that their descendants will one day be able to become members of the manor."

"Unfortunately, all the resources of Snow Mountain Lodge belong to the manor."

"Their cultivation here is not as good as outside. There are many rare and precious medicinal herbs in the mountains and forests of the twelve states of Yan."

Gu Qing and the others exchanged glances, all feeling puzzled.

A member of the Yun family inquired.

"May I ask, Immortal Master, where did the people who originally established Snow Mountain Workshop come from?"

"Where did it come from?"

"Of course it's you. Come with me."

Beyond Snow Mountain Lane, there are three more snow-capped mountains, which lead to the true Sword Forging Manor training ground, where newly recruited disciples cultivate each year.

"Just like I told you before, if you can't break through to the eighth rank of true cultivation before the age of fifty, the manor will consider that your potential has been exhausted, and you will have no choice but to leave the mountain."

"Of course, that's what they say."

"If you can break through this barrier, the resort is still willing to accept you back."

"Therefore, those guys who haven't broken through by the age of fifty and are unwilling to give up can only stay in Snow Mountain Workshop, hoping that one day they will break through."

"The heart that seeks the Way is utmost in sincerity and purity."

"But the Great Dao is merciless; each has its own destiny."

It turned out to be the case.

Everyone suddenly realized what was happening, and when they looked at the scene in Snow Mountain Market again, they couldn't help but feel sad. They weren't worried about the fate of others, but rather about whether they themselves would become a part of this market.

"arrive."

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Yan led everyone to the foot of the first mountain behind Snow Mountain Village, where several old men with white beards were standing.

"This peak is called the [Innate Academy], where your seniors and classmates live. If you can sense the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace, the second peak behind it, the [Life and Death Peak], is where you will go into seclusion."

"You must not go out unless you are allowed to."

"The last mountain peak is the core of the Sword Forging Manor. You will know this when you break through to the eighth rank."

"We understand."

After speaking, Master Yan hurriedly went to greet him, speaking respectfully.

"Gentlemen Deans, what brings you here?"

"A bunch of brats, why bother with your efforts?"

"Yan Lin, Li Changchun has already reported that there is a late bloomer with a body that is full of potential and is an excellent prospect."

"This time, they will be directly assigned to the House of Life and Death."

"Are you talking about Zhou An?" "Where is he?"

"Zhou An!"

"The disciple is here."

Under everyone's gaze, Zhou An smugly squeezed out, only to find that not only Gu Qing, but even Yun Jiuge didn't look at him, which made him furious.

"This kid... has a flaw in his character."

The white-bearded dean stroked his beard and spoke frankly, seemingly somewhat displeased, and then issued a warning.

“Zhou An, the ability to have all the meridians open is a gift from heaven.”

"It's useless when you're at the ninth-grade Foundation Establishment level. It will only be truly effective once you break through to the eighth grade. Don't be too arrogant. The Heavenly Gate Divine Palace is a life-or-death challenge."

"Your disciple will keep in mind the Dean's teachings."

They made a fool of themselves, and the Yun family members were all trying not to laugh.

The group of white-bearded old men left with Zhou An.

"Gu Qing."

"exist."

Master Yan called him to the front, his voice so soft that only the two of them could hear him.

"This trip is over. I will hand over the Phoenix Flame Gold and then find you a suitable job."

"Rest assured, Immortal Master."

"Just... an assignment?"

"Heh, you think the Fetal Breathing Pills from Sword Forging Manor are so easy to get?"

"You reap what you sow. With so many disciples recruited each year, even a vast amount of resources will eventually run out. Currently, there is a shortage of positions within the manor, and most of your generation will likely be assigned to the mines."

"Mining?"

Gu Qing frowned slightly, secretly lamenting her predicament.

"Without connections or skills, what can you sell besides your physical strength?"

Master Yan glared at him, annoyed.

“Mining isn’t as hard as you think. It’s all about pay according to your work. The more you work, the more you earn. Even if you don’t mine, nobody cares.”

"But if the monthly ore submission isn't enough, you can forget about getting the Fetal Breathing Pills."

So there was this hidden secret; I should have expected it.

No wonder they said they would give him a gift when he arrived at the mountain gate.

"Sword Forging Manor is famous for its sword forging. It was founded by a disciple of the Baiyue Mountain weapon forging school. You are already very fortunate to be skilled in weapon forging."

"Wait a few days, and the arrangements will be made. Don't overthink it."

"Yes!"

After saying that, Master Yan also left.

At the foot of the Xiantian Academy mountain peak, as everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, two people finally emerged lightly from the mountain path.

"Fellow disciples, please follow us up the mountain."

"Walk."

This Xiantian Academy is full of courtyards, with four separate rooms in each courtyard, each accommodating four people. A small training ground is set up in the middle, where people can not only practice but also spar with each other.

It can also be used when practicing exercises that involve both movement and stillness.

Gu Qing and the three Zhaos chose a separate courtyard together, and at the same time told them about the mission.

Zhao Yushan and Zhao Danya wore bitter expressions, never expecting that there would be endless work to do in this sacred place of cultivation.

Zhao Yuyang, however, had a different opinion.

"The genius from the Zhao family more than ten years ago should have some connections in the manor. Once we're familiar with the situation, we can go and make some contact with him."

"Didn't Grandpa Huaide give us a lot of precious medicines?"

"Brother Gu, do you have any needs? If you don't have the connections, then let me think of a way."

"No need, Master Yan has already made arrangements for me."

"That's good."

"Go and rest, you've all had a long journey and deserve a good night's sleep."

(End of this chapter)