My junior sister sees everyone as a heretical cultivator.

Chapter 17 Junior Sister, what is your biggest secret?

She thought of the herb garden at Qingxu Temple.

Although the temple does not provide spiritual plants to outer disciples, it does provide some common mountain herbs.

The allocation of resources is planned and distributed quarterly by the elders in charge, based on the cultivation level and contributions of all outer disciples.

Although there are no such fertile spiritual fields, everyone still has a share, and everything is in good order.

Disciples who are personally taught and inner disciples will receive spiritual plants; those who are personally taught can even obtain them without completing any quests.

But no one would fight amongst themselves over this.

Violent conflict within the gate is absolutely prohibited.

You can spar, but for whatever reason, you must not kill someone.

There was no open conflict there; at most, it was just a few sarcastic remarks.

Since many things can lead to trouble because of what one says, the disciples' words and actions are also subject to discipline.

And here...

How "fair" is this?
They deliberately lay out the best resources and the most tempting benefits nakedly in front of everyone, without setting any rules.

This is clearly instigation!
It encourages the lower-level disciples to fight amongst themselves and kill each other for such petty gains and for this 20% profit!

If they expend all their energy fighting each other, where will they find the energy to question or challenge the rule of the higher-ups?

This is exactly the same as the strict hierarchical division of the food court and the huge difference between the thatched hut and the fairy house!
They all use the most direct benefits and the cruelest rules to tame them!
Let them get used to the survival of the fittest, let them become numb to internal strife!

What a vicious thought!
Su Ling'er's mind raced with thoughts, but she dared not reveal a trace of them on her face, and could only lower her head and reply:

"What Senior Brother says is true, Ling'er has learned a lot."

The two continued on their way, passing a noisy medicinal herb field.

In a secluded corner ahead, the scene was rather eerie.

The disciples all walked around that area from a distance, their faces showing some apprehension.

Su Ling'er stared intently.

In that corner, there was a plant about half a person's height, with a sign underneath it.

It reads "Shen Nong".

It was entirely black, with twisted vines and a large, constantly opening and closing dark purple flower bud at the top.

An ominous aura was faintly emanating from the flower bud.

"Junior sister, take a look at this."

"This is the masterpiece of my junior brother Shen Nong."

He originally intended to try to integrate the devouring method of the 'Soul-Devouring Vine' with the bewitching method of the 'Bewitching Fairy Flower'.

Although they didn't succeed, they found a different path and created this extraordinary plant.

His eyes gleamed with admiration.

"This flower does not harm the human body, but it can reflect the human heart."

"It will reflect the deepest fears of your soul to anyone who gets close to it."

"Junior sister, do you know what this means for us cultivators?"

"Junior sister doesn't know, please enlighten me, senior brother."

The junior sister looked at her senior brother with some doubt, trying to find out the secrets of this plant.

"The greatest obstacle on the path of cultivation is the 'inner demon tribulation'."

This tribulation is formless and without appearance, pointing directly to one's true nature.

Many exceptionally talented individuals have failed at this hurdle.

This flower, however, allows us to foresee the shadow of our inner demons and confront our deepest fears.

If one can constantly observe and remain vigilant, one will be more composed and have a greater chance of success when facing future tribulations.

Su Ling'er was speechless.

The tribulation of inner demons?
I haven't even touched the threshold of Foundation Establishment yet, and you're talking to me about the inner demons that only Nascent Soul ancestors need to worry about.
That's thinking way too far ahead!
Given the living conditions in this hellish cave, it's uncertain whether I can even survive long enough to return to Qingxu Temple and rebuild my meridians.

She inwardly grumbled, but dared not show any disrespect on her face, and could only pretend to be receptive to instruction.

Lin Qingfeng seemed to see through her doubts, and changed the subject, returning to the same point.

"Junior sister, do you feel that this tribulation is still far away from you?"

He sighed, his words carrying a heavy weight.

"It is precisely because of its remoteness that the ordinary path of cultivation appears even more long and powerless."

"Junior sister, forgive my bluntness, but with your talent, if you follow the conventional path, you may truly never reach that point in your life."

"But you still have the Sword Refining Technique!"

"A path against the heavens, created for ordinary people!"

It is painful, but it is not bound by qualifications!

Even if you have a pseudo-spiritual root and extremely poor aptitude, you can still break through the limitations and advance to the Foundation Establishment stage in one fell swoop.

If you feel unsure, you can also consume more Foundation Establishment Pills during your Foundation Establishment process. Our sect's Foundation Establishment Pills are definitely cheaper than those outside, and their quality is guaranteed.

Moreover, you have seen our sect's reserves of spiritual plants, which will ensure you don't die on the spot.

If you cultivate the "Sword Refining Technique," your fellow disciples who have also practiced it might try to secure a larger share of cultivation resources for you!

Junior sister! Aren't you tempted? *Boom!*
Su Ling'er's mind began to wander.

in the screen.

An earth-shattering battle is about to erupt.

A disciple of the Guixi Sect, dressed in black, stood riding the wind.

Because Su Ling'er had the longest contact with Lin Qingfeng, that person's figure was seven or eight parts similar to Lin Qingfeng's.

He faced a ferocious beast with an indifferent expression.

He then reached out with his right hand and grabbed at the air.

"Here comes the sword!"

he shouted.

Immediately afterwards, Su Ling'er felt her body fly over uncontrollably.

It didn't fly to his side.

Instead... it flew towards his hand.

Her ankle was held tightly by a warm and strong hand.

Then, she was lifted upside down.

Upside down.

The wind rushed into her mouth and nose, and her long hair danced wildly in the air.

She saw the monster's sharp claws slam down on her head.

Lin Qingfeng, however, grabbed her ankle and used her as a long sword, sweeping her out horizontally!

"Qiang——!"

Her head collided with the monster's claws, producing a metallic clang!
Sparks fly!

No--!!!!!
Su Ling'er let out a shrill scream in her imagination.

What is this!

Are you suggesting I use my head to fight other people or monsters?!
Is this a cultivation method that a human could conceive of?!

The devil is perverse!

It's utterly evil and heretical!

These lunatics, instead of figuring out how to improve their cultivation, they're always thinking about these crooked and evil ways!
……

"Junior sister? Junior sister?"

Lin Qingfeng's voice pulled her back from that terrifying imagination.

Su Ling'er shuddered, her face turning deathly pale.

"I...I'm fine."

"But... what Senior Brother said is too... too shocking."

"Ling'er still needs time to gradually comprehend it; we dare not rush it."

"Alas, the Dao heart is indeed the foundation of cultivation; you shall gradually come to understand it."

Lin Qingfeng sighed, seemingly unsurprised.

He took two steps forward and stopped in front of the strange black flower.

"In that case, let's not talk about cultivation."

He turned around and stared intently at Su Ling'er.

"Junior sister, why don't you... go and give it a try?"

"I'm curious, what would it look like in your eyes?"

"Your deepest fear, or rather..."

"And what is the biggest secret?"

Boom!
Su Ling'er's heart skipped a beat.

She instinctively took a small step back.

He stepped on a protruding rock, stumbled, and almost fell.

She looked at Lin Qingfeng in horror.

Is it...

Could it be... that he's testing me?!

This evil flower can reveal the deepest fears and secrets of the human heart!
If I go forward, what will it become?
Is this the mountain gate of Qingxu Temple?
Was it the sect leader's worried face?
Or is it the Gu gu I used to send messages?!

Or perhaps it's a type of insect used to transmit messages as a precaution against accidents?
No matter what form you take, if you expose yourself, you're truly finished!

Until then……

Will it be refined into elixirs, or transformed into a "humanoid flying sword"...?

I'm afraid I won't have a choice.

How to do?
what to do? !

Sect Leader, where are you? Please come and save your disciple! QAQ

(End of this chapter)