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Chapter 198: Mind Reading?

The white-robed person's words revealed what Li Lan wanted most in his heart. Li Lan's expression didn't change, but his heart trembled slightly, and he raised his guard.

Could it be that this person has mastered a spell like mind reading?

Although this guess is quite absurd,

in this Cultivation World, there are countless capable people and strange individuals; anything is possible.

He turned around,

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and carefully examined the other person again from head to toe.

This person was only at the Lianqi seventh level of cultivation, but his white robe was clean and tidy like snow, as if carrying some kind of sacred aura.

His face was filled with piety, and his eyes revealed an unwavering belief.

Although this person's cultivation was low,

Li Lan did not look down on the other person because of this.

Perhaps,

the other person, like him, deliberately suppressed his own cultivation.

Thinking of this,

Li Lan looked at the other person with a calm expression and asked doubtfully,

"Fellow Daoist, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing this, the white-robed person,

smiled at him meaningfully,

and then his expression became solemn and serious.

He raised his hands and made some meaningful gestures,

and spoke mysteriously again:

"White Lotus purifies the world, the heart lamp shines eternally;

The mortal world transcends calamity, karma is completely cleared;

Nine tribulations transform into feathers, sentient beings ascend!

Esteemed believer, are you interested in joining my White Lotus Sect?"

Li Lan had also seen the term White Lotus Sect in ancient texts.

This was an alternative religious sect, rumored to have existed since ancient times.

Unlike renowned orthodox sects like Guangji Sect and Lingxiao Sect,

the White Lotus Sect's doctrine advocated teaching without discrimination,

not only widely accepting various cultivators,

but even taking in ordinary mortals without Spirit Veins.

The sect was originally founded by a female cultivator with the Dharma name Wusheng Laomu,

and due to various reasons in its later development, it often clashed with the Human Emperor Hall,

thus being categorized as a Demonic Path by the latter.

Over the years,

the Human Emperor Hall carried out various cruel purges against it,

but the White Lotus Sect proved to be particularly resilient, always able to revive from the ashes and expand its scale in a very short time.

This sect did not only develop in the seventy-two counties of Yuzhou,

but also in Youzhou, which is adjacent to Yuzhou, and even in the thirteen major states known in the mortal world, their presence was everywhere.

Apart from the Human Emperor Hall,

it would not be an exaggeration to say they are the largest religion in the world.

Reviewing the content he had seen in the ancient texts in his mind,

Li Lan's expression remained unchanged, and he still said calmly,

"I am already loyal to a sect. I just want to know what Fellow Daoist meant by the place for quiet cultivation earlier?"

The white-robed person replied with a smile,

"My sect has always emphasized inclusiveness, treating all compatriots equally,

and bearing the heavy responsibility of helping all sentient beings become immortals, naturally, we will not be bothered by minor details.

Even if you have already joined a sect, it doesn't matter. If the esteemed believer is willing,

you can also receive an extra salary from my sect without leaving your original sect."

Li Lan's face showed no expression,

but he was muttering to himself.

No wonder this White Lotus Sect could develop to such a scale and even dare to openly challenge the orthodox leader, the Human Emperor Hall.

This method of winning people's hearts is truly remarkable.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, who could easily resist the temptation of getting an extra share of cultivation resources for free?

Even if it were Li Lan back then, it would probably be hard not to be tempted.

However,

he is no longer the same as before. He is not as lacking in cultivation resources as when he first entered the Dao, so he is naturally indifferent to this temptation.

Li Lan didn't say much, but instead stared intently at the white-robed person.

The other party had not yet answered his question.

Seeing this situation, the white-robed person was not surprised.

After all,

Li Lan's revealed cultivation is the Qi Refining Great Perfection realm,

no matter how you look at it, he doesn't seem like someone who would care about these petty gains.

The reason he said this,

was just to indirectly spread the doctrine of the White Lotus Sect.

"If the esteemed believer has a need, you can also go to my sect's outpost, Yufeng Ridge, for cultivation.

This sect promises that all cultivation resources are open to the general public for free, and absolutely no fees will be charged.

If the esteemed believer wants to find a place for quiet cultivation, you must not miss it."

Yufeng Ridge is the location of a low-grade Spirit Vein, which was originally controlled by the Sanbao Sect.

He didn't know what had happened during this time,

but it sounded like this Spirit Vein had been taken by the White Lotus Sect again.

So, the place for quiet cultivation the other party mentioned meant this?

Li Lan's eyes flickered,

It was obvious,

that he had probably thought too much just now. This person didn't have any mind-reading abilities,

but just happened to say the desire in his heart by chance.

However,

Giving out a salary for free every month was one thing,

but now they were even willing to let other cultivators use the low-grade Spirit Vein for free.

The White Lotus Sect's move truly surprised Li Lan again.

You should know,

when he first entered the Dao back then,

in order to be able to cultivate in this low-grade Spirit Vein, he went through all sorts of hardships and racked his brains.

If he had encountered this White Lotus Sect back then,

why would he have needed to take risks in that Xianzong Valley?

Such great benefits might not be tempting to high-level cultivators,

but for those low-level cultivators who have just entered the Dao, it is undoubtedly fatal.

If getting a salary for free every month only made low-level cultivators tempted,

then this completely free low-grade Spirit Vein cultivation qualification is enough to make them scramble and cry and beg to join the White Lotus Sect.

Compared to other orthodox sects,

this White Lotus Sect does not look at origin, treats everyone equally, and all cultivation resources are freely available.

It can indeed be called the most ideal holy land for cultivation in the hearts of all cultivators.

It's just that,

could there really be such a good thing in the world?

Li Lan, who had experienced too much deceit, simply did not believe that such a good thing as a pie falling from the sky would happen.

He looked at the other person with interest,

and asked lightly,

"Now the Cultivation World is so turbulent, and everyone is searching for the whereabouts of the demonic cultivator Li Jiangchuan.

With the Demon Hunting Order in hand, those Human Emperor Hall Executors can go anywhere.

How can you guarantee that the place for quiet cultivation is truly peaceful and will never be disturbed by the Human Emperor Hall Executors?"

The white-robed person clasped his hands together and placed them on his forehead, saying solemnly, "The four branch masters of my sect personally guard Yufeng Ridge. Let alone ordinary cultivators,

even if that Li Jiangchuan is willing to join the sect,

my sect can guarantee his safety and allow him to retreat unscathed."

Li Lan's heart moved slightly, and he said,

"That Li Jiangchuan is a heinous great demonic cultivator, and you dare to take him into your sect?"

"All sentient beings suffer. On the path to longevity, making a slight deviation and committing some minor errors are all forgivable.

Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.

Furthermore,

this so-called orthodox path has been riddled with holes and plagued by problems, infiltrated by demonic cultivators,

and the Human Emperor Hall is no longer the Human Emperor Hall of the past. It has become chaotic and unable to distinguish right from wrong.

What they say may not be true,

that Li Jiangchuan might just have a different stance from them and may not necessarily be a demonic cultivator who has committed all sorts of evil deeds."

The white-robed person's words made Li Lan raise his eyebrows involuntarily.

He didn't expect that the other party, with just a Lianqi seventh level cultivation realm, could see things so clearly.

It seemed he even knew the secrets related to Demonic Path reincarnation techniques,

which was something he had not anticipated.

Li Lan had originally planned to go directly to County South, and then find an opportunity to leave seclusion and escape into the million-mile vast wilderness.

But the appearance of this white-robed person made him change his plan again.

This place was not far from Yufeng Ridge,

perhaps it would be good to go there and take a look first.

If this White Lotus Sect could indeed provide shelter and help him avoid being disturbed by the Human Emperor Hall,

he wouldn't have to cross the northern and southern regions of Jiuhua County and travel thousands of miles to that uninhabited vast wilderness.

If not, it wouldn't be too late to follow the original plan.

Thinking of this,

Li Lan's face showed a pleasant smile,

He clasped his fists and bowed, saying:

"Fellow Daoist's heartfelt words are truly enlightening. Your sect is so eager for talent, I am deeply impressed.

May I ask if entering Yufeng Ridge now requires any other tokens as guidance?"

"No need. If the esteemed believer is interested, you can go there yourself.

I still have important matters to attend to, so I won't be able to accompany you."

The white-robed person returned the salute, then turned and went to promote the White Lotus doctrine to other cultivators.

Li Lan left this place directly,

secretly sent out a Spirit Bean Soldier to follow the other party for a long time,

and only after seeing nothing unusual did he feel relieved and head towards Yufeng Ridge.

In the early morning,

the faint morning mist lingered like a light veil among the ridges. The rising sun shone down, and the light passed through the morning mist, refracting a colorful halo.

The entire mountain range was surrounded by a brilliant colored ribbon, beautiful and magnificent.

When he could see that mountain peak from a distance,

Li Lan saw that the air was like locusts crossing the border, full of rogue cultivators who had come on their artifacts, just like him.

The ground was also like ants returning to their nests, crowded with low-level cultivators who could not use artifacts.

Knowing clearly that it was a demonic sect that would definitely be eradicated by the Human Emperor Hall without reservation,

yet there were still so many cultivators willing to come here.

This shows that,

the White Lotus Sect, or rather, the attraction of that low-grade Spirit Vein,

is indeed considerable for low-level cultivators.

As you get closer, you can see,

that the mountains are covered with dense black dots,

those are ordinary mortals climbing the peaks, wanting to join the sect.

Li Lan was not in a hurry to go directly to the summit of Yufeng Ridge,

but first came to the foot of the mountain to gather information.

The place was bustling with people of all sorts, quite lively, and it was where gossip spread the fastest.

"This Spirit Vein is said to be completely open to the public, but why is it that only the area outside Zone B is available for us to enter and exit freely?

As for the cultivation cave dwellings in Zone A, they say the qualifications haven't met the requirements and we can't enter. Isn't that a bit too much?

This is different from the White Lotus doctrine of teaching without discrimination. How is acting like this any different from other renowned orthodox sects?

Aren't they still dividing us into different ranks?"

"Alright, you can enjoy the excellent environment of the low-grade Spirit Vein without paying a single spirit sand. You should be content.

In some outer sects and families, even if you are willing to pay spirit sand, they won't let you step half a step into the Spirit Vein if you don't have talent and aptitude.

This White Lotus Sect is willing to let you cultivate in the Spirit Vein, which is already very good."

"I heard that the Spirit Pill Hall also has Foundation Establishment Pills to claim. Is this true or false?"

"That is true, but the quantity is limited and the conditions are harsh. Ordinary cultivators like us who haven't joined the sect shouldn't even think about it."

"Have you accepted the mission from the Hundred Efforts Hall?

It is said that finding the whereabouts of the demonic cultivator Li Jiangchuan can not only make you a personal disciple of the hall master but also allow you to choose an extra treasure as a reward!"

"Now cultivators throughout Jiuhua County are looking for Li Jiangchuan's whereabouts, but after seven months, there has been no result. How can someone like that be easily met by us?

In my opinion, we shouldn't even think about this matter.

Taking a step back, even if you really find him, what then?

He is a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator. If we low-level cultivators run into him, will we still have our lives?"

"Hey! The Hundred Efforts Hall said that the White Lotus Sect is not trying to be enemies with him, they just want to pass on a message.

We are not like the Human Emperor Hall, trying to fight him to the death. This Li Jiangchuan shouldn't be so ruthless as to kill us, right?"

"Hard to say, after all, this person is a great demonic cultivator..."

"If you really want to obtain a treasure, you can go to the Spirit Artifact Hall and buy one yourself.

Not long ago, I saw that the Spirit Artifact Hall had just launched several high-quality treasures.

Unfortunately, their attributes didn't match mine, otherwise I would have sold everything I own to buy them."

"What?! Is that true? Such a rare treasure, the White Lotus Sect doesn't keep it for themselves and is willing to sell it?"

"Absolutely true. The Hundred Artifact Pavilion is not far from here. Fellow Daoist can go and see for yourself."

"As expected of the White Lotus Sect, a great sect with a thousand-year heritage, their generosity is truly impressive. I have cultivated for decades and have never seen what a treasure looks like. I'll go and take a look now!"