Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 23: Sect's Atmosphere
Li Changfeng put away the spirit-testing disk, looked at it carefully for a few times, and nodded slightly:

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, you can redeem the fourth level of Thick Earth Art and enjoy the sect's discount. Now you can release the Small Cloud Rain Art."

The magic power flows in an orderly manner in the immortal veins, the seals in the hands change flexibly, and a special rhythm permeates the sky above the open space.

As Ji An raised his arm, white clouds gathered, and then rain lines formed a bead curtain, and misty water vapor rippled out.

"it is good!"

Li Changfeng praised, saying that judging from the area covered by the spell, it could be known that the spell had reached the great perfection level.

In addition, he also felt a different charm from the spiritual rain. This junior brother obviously had his own unique insights into the Little Cloud Rain Technique.

The two returned to the General Affairs Hall, and Li Changfeng bowed:
"Wait a moment, Junior Brother. I'll check what kind of discounts you can get."

"Hey, Brother, these preferential policies are different?"

Ji An was delighted, thinking that this meant that he should be able to enjoy better treatment than Lao Huang.

"Of course, how can a disciple who comprehends a great spell at the age of forty be the same as a disciple who comprehends a great spell at the age of twenty?"

Li Changfeng took the jade token, placed it on a white spirit plate, and read the information on the jade token.

His eyes narrowed slightly and then immediately recovered. His face showed no joy or sadness, and no emotion could be seen.

Ji An was speculating on the sidelines about how much of a discount he could get. Old Huang's Little Cloud Rain Technique cost 500 contribution points, to be repaid over 10 years. He could get a discount of 300 contribution points, to be repaid over 20 years. Wasn't that too much?!
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Ji," Li Changfeng returned the jade token.

"According to the sect's rules, Junior Brother, you only need 200 contribution points to exchange for two fourth-level spells."

He paused and continued:
"It can be repaid over 40 years."

Damn, this sect is so generous.

Ji An's sense of identification with the sect increased again. 200 contribution points, equivalent to 10 spirit stones, was not cheap, but it could be paid in installments over 40 years, which made the price different.

Suddenly, he thought of a very realistic question, which he forgot to ask when he was chatting with Lao Huang.

"Brother, if I repay it over 40 years, do I need to pay extra contribution points?"

"No need. The sect has always been generous in rewarding talented people. Once the agreement is signed, Junior Brother can take the magic formula away.

There is an important rule I want to emphasize again: disciples are strictly prohibited from exchanging jade slips privately, and it is strictly prohibited to sell the skills and techniques outside the sect. If leaked, they will be exiled to the mines."

"We should abide by the sect's rules."

Li Changfeng's serious expression disappeared, and his smile was as refreshing as a spring breeze:

"Junior brother, how many years do you plan to repay it?"

Is there any doubt about this? Of course it is the longest period!
For an interest-free "loan", only someone with a brain kicked by a donkey would ask for a shorter term.

"40 years!"

200 contribution points, repaid over 40 years, 5 points per year. Two spells only require 10 points per year, no pressure at all.

"That's great. There's no copy of the fourth-level spell in the main hall. Why don't you come with me to the library to get the jade slip and sign the agreement at the same time?"

Ji An naturally follows the advice:

"Please, Senior Brother, lead the way. I have never been to the library before, so I'd like to see it for myself."

Li Changfeng walked in front, and Ji An followed closely behind, half a body length behind.

"My junior brother and I hit it off right away. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can come to the General Affairs Hall to find me.

I, Li Changfeng, still have some respect among the Qi Refining disciples."

As he spoke, he took out a palm-sized jade pendant:
"I am from the Li family of White Ape Mountain. My family also has several shops in Qingyun Immortal City. Junior brother, with this item, you can enjoy some discounts in the shops."

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother. Ji Anan would be disrespectful to refuse. If you need me in the future, please let me know."

Ji An took the jade pendant generously. His senior brother gave him face, so if he didn't take it, wouldn't it be disrespectful?

As for the future, if you can help, you can help. If you can’t help, you can just shout a few more times. It’s just a matter of socializing.

He had never heard of the Li family of Baiyuan Mountain, but he knew the name of Qingyun Fairy City.

The Immortal City is located in the border area between the Jinling Sect, Luofeng Valley, and Yuanhe Mountain. It is built on a second-level medium-grade spiritual vein. There are a large number of immortal cultivation families living in it. The forces are complicated and no one force can occupy this place alone.

So the three sects joined forces with a number of families to build a huge immortal city, which is said to support more than 100 million independent cultivators.

The sect eats meat, the immortal families gnaw on bones, and the independent cultivators drink soup, and everyone can still live in peace. Li Changfeng's expression softened a bit:
"Junior brother, you are so young and have achieved such accomplishments in the art of planting. I wish you to become a high-level spiritual farmer soon."

The Li family of Baiyuan Mountain started out as a medicine garden, so it was his instinct to associate with spiritual farmers with potential. Otherwise, why would he stay in the General Affairs Palace when he clearly had a better place to go?

The two came to the library, Ji An took the jade slip, signed the agreement, and said goodbye before leaving.

Li Changfeng warned:

"Junior brother, remember to pay the contribution points before this day next year, otherwise the sect will punish you."

"Thank you, senior brother, for reminding me."

The sunset was filled with mist.

"what"

"Pfft!"

A figure fell into the lake from mid-air, splashing a lot of water.

When Ji An emerged from the water, he heard bursts of laughter.

"Haha, Junior Brother, you looked so cool when you fell into the water.

Since you made me so happy, I won't bother you about disturbing the fish."

Amid the "clatter" of rowing, a small boat floated over, and a green bamboo stretched out.

Ji An grabbed the bamboo pole and climbed onto the boat. He recognized the person coming and bowed.
"It's my honor to make Senior Brother Liang happy."

"You recognize me?"

"I went to Senior Brother Wei Songnian's fish shop with him. His fish, cooked in four ways, was indeed delicious.

The talisman bird gifted by Senior Brother Wei has passed away peacefully. It is truly a wonderful fate that I am able to meet you today."

Ji An laughed at himself, took off his Taoist robe, wrung out the water, and put it back on.

The other person showed his head that day, and he could clearly see the scar on his forehead, so he remembered the other person's appearance.

Liang Qiu dropped the bamboo pole and said with a gossipy look on his face:

"What happened? Tell me in detail, Junior Brother."

Ji An's face turned bitter. He told the story of the Fu Bird and sighed:

"Junior brother, I was greedy. I thought I could barely return to my residence, but I never thought."

Life is nothing more than being laughed at by others and occasionally laughing at others. He is thick-skinned enough and has a good attitude, so he doesn't care about Liang Qiu's gloating.

If their situations were reversed, he would laugh louder than the other.

"It's not common for Senior Brother Wei to give gifts to others. Normally, he would haggle for a long time just to buy a Spirit Crystal from me for my fishing float glue."

Liang Qiu stopped smiling and said:
"Junior brother, it will be dark soon, and I might not be able to take you back in time. Why don't you come back with me to the Bishui Market and we can sort it out later?"

"Thank you, Senior Brother. Without you, I'm afraid I would have to swim back."

Ji An bowed and thanked him, then helped row the boat.

He glanced at the catch and saw several golden carp about a foot long. He praised:

"What a harvest, brother!"

He didn't recognize the spirit fish, but he was sure it was good.

Liang Qiu smiled with a hint of pride and said:
"I rely on my ability to catch spirit fish to gain a foothold in the sect. Once I have enough contribution points, I can rent a fish pond to raise spirit fish."

His eyes sparkled as he spoke.

Ji An looked at his skin which had turned dark and red from years of sun exposure, nodded and smiled.

It doesn’t matter if life is hard as long as there is hope.

Liangqiu began to sing an unknown ballad. Egrets flew over the lake from time to time. Sect disciples rode on talisman cranes and flew over, casting black silhouettes in the setting sun.

　Please read it tomorrow, thank you everyone

　　
　
(End of this chapter)