Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 89: Building a Church
Dangxia Peak.

The original hall has undergone some renovation and has changed its appearance.

A gold-lacquered plaque with the words "Houhuo Hall" was hung above, and many items needed for refining equipment were placed in the hall.

Wang Xiwei sat in the hall, with his newly built furnace next to him. It was a low-grade Qi refining furnace called the [Yanhui Furnace].

Compared with the Yangyang furnace, this furnace is much smaller in scale and is prepared for those monks who practice fetal breathing to refine weapons.

The opening chapter of "The Essentials of Weapon Refining" has been distributed to the sect, and the news of the construction of the hall has also spread. Many people came at first, but none of them were useful.

The sect has just made plans recently. Xiao Wen is in charge of organizing the personnel for gathering Qi, and Shuang Huifeng is in charge. A [Wang Qi Hall] has been built. They need disciples who are older and have difficult cultivation levels to enter, so they are easy to find.

This job offered more provisions, and many monks from the outer sect who had difficulty in advancing in their cultivation went there, and the team quickly recruited enough people.

As for the matter of the Sutra Repository, it is a serious matter, so Junior Brother Xu Xuan will come and take care of it personally.

A rule was established that outer disciples would receive a [Chiyuan Order] based on their merits and demerits such as garrisoning, labor, and fighting. The order contained records of their accumulated [Dao Gong]. If they accumulated enough, they could use it to exchange for martial arts techniques and secret skills at the Sutra Library.

Now the Sutra Library has been moved to the center of Luoqing, at the center of the formation. Outer disciples can enter on the spring and autumn equinoxes every year to exchange for skills.

"Junior Sister Wen's Chunya Hall has also been built in Dapan, and many disciples have gone there. Why are there so few talented people in refining weapons?"

Wang Xiwei actually guessed some of the reasons in his heart. It was that the method of refining weapons was too difficult to study and there were few talented people.

Among the hundred arts of cultivating immortality, alchemy, weapons, talismans and arrays, these four require the highest talent and also offer the greatest rewards.

Although spiritual plants are rare, as long as you study carefully, you can still succeed. However, it is different with alchemy, weapons and talismans. If you don’t have talent, it will be difficult to get started in your lifetime.

Jiang Chiyu also came to him to learn some methods of refining weapons in the past, but he couldn't get the hang of it. He only remembered some properties of gold and stone. Finally, he went to Bai Shi to manage the mine.

I've selected a lot these days, but only found two who are suitable.

Two disciples stood respectfully on the side. They were both promoted from the outer sect in recent days and selected by Qiyun. They came here to pass Wang Xiwei's test before they could enter the hall.

An old man in a gray robe, named Guan He, was previously stationed at Bai Shi's smelting site. He had a lot of experience in smelting gold and stone, and he was calm and steady. He had reached the late stage of fetal breathing and was about to break through to Qi refining.

The other was a middle-aged man in royal blue clothes, named Xu Chenming, who came from Baigang. He had a four-inch spiritual root and was quite clever. He was now in the middle stage of fetal breathing and was a direct descendant of the Xu family.

"I've had you study the 'Thirty-Six Lectures on Controlling Fire' these past few days. How's your practice going?"

"Reporting to the elder, I can now control fire in my palm."

Guan He spoke first, and a flame burst out from his palm.

Although those who entered the hall had a higher status than the outer disciples, they still could not be compared with the true disciples, so they called Wang Xiwei the elder.

The progress was a bit slow, and Wang Xiwei didn't know what to do. She turned to look at Xu Chenming beside her.

Xu Chenming stepped forward with a smile and said:

"Reporting to the elder, I have reached the point where I can control the fire to leave my body and forge gold and iron, but I can only hold out for a few breaths."

As he spoke, he took out a tin ingot, placed it aside, and controlled a beam of orange-red flame to burn it. After a few breaths, the flame could no longer hold on and went out.

This talent is pretty good. Although it cannot be compared with Wang Qiyun's ability to control fire and refine an embryo in just one day, it is still usable.

Wang Xiwei asked the two to leave and set up a new cave at the foot of Dangxia Peak to accommodate these new disciples.

After all, people who know how to refine weapons are rare, so Wang Xiwei still plans to gather these disciples in Dangxia and train them together.

"They said they wanted to recruit twelve people. Let's see if we can find six of them in the next few years. That would be enough."

If the sect wants to refine any formation plates or magical instruments, they can also divide the work, and Wang Xiwei and Wang Qiyun don't have to handle all the steps personally.

After this group of disciples have graduated, Wang Xiwei will only need to take charge of the equipment refining process. At least he won't have to worry about items of the fetal breathing grade.

Another place, the big market.

The original temple was completely demolished and replaced by a spacious hall.

[Chun Ya Tang] is a hall presided over by Wen Si'an and Shi Yuanyu, and is in charge of matters related to spiritual plants.

Now, he has recruited thirty-six disciples, most of whom are in the early to middle stages of fetal breathing. Most of them are careful and studious. Shi Yuanyu will explain some spiritual plant methods and pass down the three jade slips for these disciples to study.

Most of the disciples in the late stage of fetal breathing are unwilling to come here. After all, breaking through the Qi Refining is the big deal, and making clouds and rain all day long will delay their cultivation.

Spiritual plants are not as valuable as weapon refiners. A weapon refiner who can refine fetal breathing magic weapons is worth ten times more than a spiritual plant refiner who cultivates fetal breathing spiritual medicines.

Just learning the basics of the four arts of elixir, weapons, talismans and formations would be enough for these outer disciples to benefit endlessly, but being a spirit plant husband is a tough job and won't earn much.

Wen Sian stood outside the hall and looked at the spiritual fields not far away. Many mortals were listening to the orders of the cultivators and clearing the fields and marking paths.

The wages offered by the sect were quite generous, and these ordinary people scrambled to come here to work, and gradually forgot about the Buddhist temple of the past.

"The spiritual fields in Dapan are finally back on track. The spiritual medicine production of our sect will increase significantly."

Now that the matter is done, Changming's spiritual field is handed over to Zhang Gaoxia for care, and Wen Sian will stay in Dapan for the next few days to handle affairs with Shi Yuanyu.

Not far away, the Li River is clear, and the Lotus Temple in the north of the river can be seen faintly. The precious light is overflowing, and it seems to be still closed.
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Luoqing, a side hall for receiving guests.

Feng Chiquan had been waiting here for a long time, but there was no movement.

Although he had intended to take advantage of the situation to avoid disaster, now that the storm had passed, he began to worry about the sect's intentions. "They've taken me in for all this time without any reason. I'm afraid it's not right."

Today he finally met Liu Xiaowen. The other party seemed to be very busy recently and it took a long time for him to come to his place.

Feng Chiquan and Liu Xiaowen sat at the bluestone table. The wandering cultivator looked a little hesitant and said softly:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao Wen, has my weapon refining been arranged?"

When Liu Xiaowen recalled this incident, he realized that Senior Brother Qiyun was busy at the time and had no time to take action.

What's more, this is his private matter. Although Feng Chiquan brought news from the north, Liu Xiao heard his master's instructions to treat him well.

But after all, it was a matter of personal relationships, so he couldn't urge Senior Brother Qiyun and could only delay it for the time being, which was a bit unfair to the person in front of him.

"Could you wait a few more days, fellow Daoist? When my senior brother is free, I'll go and ask."

Liu Xiaowen looked a little embarrassed and just hoped that the other party could be more understanding.

Feng Chiquan was silent for a while, then he spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao Wen, forget about refining the weapon. I don't even have this spiritual object with me. Going back and forth will delay me for quite a while."

"I would like to exchange a magical weapon with your family directly. I will deduct the price of the [Mithril Hidden Water] and give you some other things in return."

"However, what I want is a high-grade Qi-refining magical weapon, preferably one that can attack and has sufficient killing power. Does your sect have one?"

The other party had obviously made up his mind, and was probably worried that if he brought the spiritual object here, he would be plotted against.

Liu Xiaowen pondered for a moment. This was a top-grade Qi-refining attack weapon, which was extremely valuable. How could a mere mithril-hidden water compare to it?

"I wonder what spiritual item you'd like to add in exchange? I'm afraid the difference is a bit too much."

Feng Chiquan seemed to have made up his mind and said through gritted teeth:

"The technique, the 'Eternal Bright Candle Technique' of the 'Ding Fire' element, is a third-grade technique, good enough for the foundation-building stage?"

The price is reasonable, and "Ding Fire" is a unique Taoist tradition in the sect. Bing and Ding are friendly, so even if they don't practice, it is great to observe the secret techniques.

"This involves a high-grade Qi Refining artifact. I need to consult my master. I hope you can wait for a while."

Liu Xiaowen stood up and prepared to discuss with Xu Xuan, leaving Feng Chiquan here.

When the casual cultivator saw the other party leave, he was very nervous, fearing that the other party would turn against him.

It is not easy to get the martial arts. No casual cultivator would want one from a different sect. The aristocratic families would even look down on these third-grade ones. Only the small sects would consider them.

In comparison, a top-grade Qi-refining magic weapon is much more precious to a casual cultivator like him. It can significantly enhance his fighting skills.

If his father were still alive, he would naturally use those spiritual objects to make something that suits the "Ding Fire" element. Now that he is the only one left, he dare not give the spiritual objects to others easily.

After a while, he saw Liu Xiaowen returning, holding a black wooden box in his hand and coming towards him with a smile.

When the other party opened it, he saw a magic knife surrounded by black light, with the words "Punish Evil" written on the handle.

Liu Xiaowen pushed the magic knife in front of Feng Chiquan. He had asked his master. After hearing the other party's request, Xu Xuan took out the magic knife he got from Du He in exchange.

No one in the sect uses a sword, so this magic weapon has been idle for a long time. Now it can finally be used.

"Fellow Daoist, please take a look at this magical knife of the 'Sha Qi' Path. It's quite sharp. Are you satisfied?"

Liu Xiaowen asked with a smile and looked at Feng Chiquan. He saw that the other party picked up the magic knife that was shining with black light, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"'Sha Qi' conflicts with the five fires, forming a fire evil, which suits my taste."

Feng Chiquan was delighted to see the knife, but hesitated for a moment. Remembering what his father had said before he died, he took out a jade slip from his arms and handed it to Liu Xiaowen.

The third-grade "Long Bright Candle Method" was cultivated to achieve "Bingzhuyou". Liu Xiaowen flipped through it and found no problem, so he handed the magic knife to the other party.

After getting the magic weapon, Feng Chiquan immediately said goodbye and didn't want to stay any longer. Liu Xiaowen wanted to see him off, but the other party waved his hands repeatedly, appearing cautious.

Riding the wind all the way, Feng Chiquan left Luo Qing and came out of Dachi Temple.

“I really didn’t do anything.”

He sighed in his heart that for a casual cultivator like him with no foundation, the other party was willing to lower their attitude and discuss business with him, which was already a completely righteous act.

Along the way, I saw many people turning their backs on me and stabbing me in the back. I stayed in someone else's mountain gate for a short time and lived a peaceful life.

"I'm just a casual cultivator, like a weed on the side of the road, anyone can step on me."

Looking at the sacred mountain not far away, he felt envious, but he turned around decisively and flew towards the southeast.

"The southeast is relatively peaceful, but the fighting in the north is intense, with immortals and demons battling it out. It's best to flee."

"There are advantages to being a free cultivator. We can't afford to offend them, but can we avoid them?"

A dark blue cloud passed across the sky, and Feng Chiquan left without anyone paying any attention.

(End of this chapter)