Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 81 Talent
In the small courtyard, under the dead peach tree, Jiang Chen smiled as he looked at the things Lu Xuanping left behind before he left.

"Every cultivation force basically has its own pillar industry, just like the An family's spiritual rice, and the Lu family is most famous for its elixirs."

"The Marrow Essence Pill is a superior elixir that can cleanse the body and repair hidden injuries. Many cultivator families in the Qinghe Group have come to the Lu family to purchase this elixir to cultivate their own cultivation seeds. Even people from other counties have been coming. It's a pity that this pill is quite difficult to refine, and very few are available."

"I'm afraid this pill wasn't a gift prepared by the Lu family for me, but rather something Lu Xuanping decided to give me at the last minute."

Playing with the pill bottle in his hand, Jiang Chen shook his head. Lu Xuanping was a qualified successor to the aristocratic family, but perhaps because he had little experience, or perhaps it was just his nature, he always retained a touch of purity in his heart.

"The Lu family cultivates the unity of rivers and streams, practicing water methods. The elixirs they refine using water methods are less astringent than those refined using fire methods, making them more suitable for cultivators. However, water methods emphasize sedimentation, making them far less efficient than fire methods, and they also have their own limitations."

After putting away the Marrow Essence Pill, Jiang Chen took out another harvest, which was the green lotus brought by the crane.

"It's full of spiritual energy. This is a true spiritual object. The grade should be first-grade, corresponding to the level of Qi training..."

As his fingertips brushed across the green lotus, Jiang Chen speculated on its origin. As an inheritor of the An family, he had a basic impression of some common spiritual medicines, but this green lotus was not among them.

"Well, this blue lotus still retains some vitality. Perhaps I can plant it. As for its medicinal properties, I can slowly experiment with it. In any case, the white crane delivering the lotus is an auspicious sign. I just don't know where the white crane picked it from."

After looking at it for a while, he had no clue. Jiang Chen couldn't help but think of the white crane that flew over before. It was a monster, and its strength was probably below that of Qi training.

"This world of immortal cultivation is truly marvelous. Rumor has it that those favored children of heaven can pick up magical treasures whenever they go out. Mine might be a little off, but it's still quite interesting. Rounding it off, it's pretty close. It seems I'm also blessed with good fortune."

Feeling the wonder of the immortal way, Jiang Chen smiled from the bottom of his heart for the first time in a long time. He seemed to smile more since he came to the world of immortal cultivation.

"Now that the Taiping Sect has opened up, and the Lu family has also stated that the Gao family will not take any action for the time being, the situation has initially stabilized."

"Now that I have obtained the Taiping Sect's foundation, I have gained another cornerstone on my path of cultivation."

Jiang Chen took a look at the hustle and bustle outside and ignored it. He had already done what he should do, and the hustle and bustle had nothing to do with him.

His cultivation level was only at the level of Qi training, so how could he be qualified to establish a sect and spread his own lineage? The reason he established the Taiping Sect was simply to gather local forces for his own cultivation. It was more of an exchange than a transmission of Dharma, each taking what they needed. You work for me and bring benefits, and I will teach you the Dharma to make you stronger.

It is precisely because of this that he set the threshold so low when recruiting disciples. You must know that orthodox immortal sects are actually very cautious when recruiting disciples. Not only do they require qualifications, but they also focus on character. Core disciples are basically trained since childhood. Those who come to the sect with skills will basically have no future, because these things are related to the cohesion of a sect.

The Taiping Sect is different. It does the exact opposite. The most welcome disciples are those who bring their own resources, such as martial arts and money.

"Now that I have some temporary peace, I should calm down and strive to achieve minor success in my Qi training as soon as possible."

As his thoughts turned, Jiang Chen turned around and walked into the meditation room.

A big part of the reason why he formed an alliance with the Lu family was to borrow the power of the Lu family to counter the Gao family. The Dangjiang Bandits themselves were a peripheral force of the Gao family. Now that he had taken over, there was a certain probability that the Gao family would intervene. However, with the name of the Lu family, things would be different.

As for not taking over the Dangjiang Bandits' foundation? Then he would most likely have to become a casual cultivator. Although this could avoid trouble to a certain extent, given the current environment, his cultivation speed would inevitably be slowed down.

The world is like a web, no one can really stay out of it. The twelve counties of Nanjing Kingdom seem to be quite large, but there is no unowned land. Changing to another place will only offend another Gao family.

"Only strength can keep peace in your heart."

Walking into the quiet room and sitting cross-legged, Jiang Chen's mind quickly returned to deep thought, and a steady stream of spiritual energy from heaven and earth began to converge towards him. Meanwhile, in another direction, carrying the cat demon skin, Lu Xuanping found Lu Yongfeng, another Qigong cultivator from the Lu family.

"Second Grandfather, this is the demon skin refined by the Taiping Sect. I would like to ask you to help me open my eyes."

With a respectful look, Lu Xuanping presented the cat demon skin with both hands.

Lu Yongfeng is the most senior person in the Lu family today, and he is also the only weapon refiner in the family who has reached a certain level. Although he is only a cultivator in the early stage of Qi training and has not even achieved a small level of success, his status is extremely high.

Looking at the cat demon skin handed over by Lu Xuanping, Lu Yongfeng, who was bald, small-framed but with tight muscles, suddenly brightened his eyes.

"What an interesting technique, I've never seen it before."

Taking the monster skin, Lu Yongfeng looked at it carefully, becoming more and more interested. But after a moment, he shook his head again.

"This method ultimately requires sealing the monster's remaining spirit within its skin. This is the most ingenious aspect of this method, but also its biggest flaw."

"While cultivators can certainly gain strength by using the demonic skin, their own aura will be contaminated by the demonic energy over time, affecting their future Qi training. There's also a significant chance of being attacked by the demonic will. Once their soul is damaged, it will be too late to regret."

"You must never use this method."

With a solemn expression, Lu Yongfeng looked at Lu Xuanping, his face full of seriousness.

Looking at Lu Yongfeng like this, knowing how powerful he was, Lu Xuanping immediately nodded in agreement.

"Second Grandfather, this demon skin is not suitable for monks to use. How about warriors use it?"

In a calm voice, Lu Xuanping asked again.

Hearing this, Lu Yongfeng frowned slightly.

"It's possible, but the cost is too high. One of the core functions of this monster skin is to seal the monster's remnant, which is extremely difficult. Even if I take action, I only have a 10% to 20% chance of success."

"If you want a higher success rate in refining, you'll probably have to rely on your personal talent. As for refining in large quantities, you'll have to ask Dao-based cultivators to help. They've already cultivated their spiritual awareness, so suppressing these remnants is easy."

With a smile and a hint of sarcasm, Lu Yongfeng expressed his opinion.

As a weapon refiner, he has a lot to say about this. Whether it is weapon refining or alchemy, the complete inheritance of such immortal skills is one aspect, and personal talent is another aspect, which may even be more important than inheritance. If the person is not good enough, nothing can be done.

Hearing this, Lu Xuanping's expression froze. Daoist cultivator? That was a real big shot, something that even the Lu family didn't have.

At this moment, recalling the grace of Jiang Chen in refining the green-armed ape demon skin with just a few gestures, he could only secretly sigh at Jiang Chen's talent in this area. Refining the demon skin was quite difficult. Even if arrangements had been made in advance, it was still extremely difficult for Jiang Chen to complete it in one go.

But from now on, Jiang Chen's previous performance was undoubtedly successful. Isn't this tempting him? Shaking his head, Lu Xuanping suppressed the unnecessary thoughts in his mind.

And just when the Taiping Sect was founded and caused a stir throughout Qingyuan County, some people remained silent.

(End of this chapter)