Start as a Temple Spirit

Seeing that Taoist Priest Liu nodded in agreement, Shang Liangshan changed the subject and said, "However, this branch base can only be set up outside the village, and the land can only be rented and not sold. Hmm, it can exist as a guest house. What do Taoist Priest Liu think?"

"I reiterate the purpose of Xuanxu Sect. We will not interfere in the affairs of Forgotten Township, so Fellow Daoist Shang's request is naturally feasible." Taoist Priest Liu nodded in agreement.

Of course, this consent is based on Shang Liangshan's strength and future.

The fact that Shang Liangshan was able to be promoted to Huangling in Forgotten Township, a small rural village, and that he also owned a Taoist temple, was enough to prove how terrifying his qualifications were.

Anyone with a sound mind would make friends with a temple spirit that possessed such terrifying qualifications, not to mention the existence of Wang Moer, a person with top-grade water spiritual roots.

Therefore, it is obvious that Taoist Priest Liu is not mentally ill.

The old patriarch and Yifeng looked at each other and saw the lack of consideration in each other's eyes regarding the establishment of a branch of Xuanxu Sect.

Fortunately, they did not fully agree to it and allocated land in the village for Xuanxu Sect to establish a branch base, otherwise they might have been the host.

The request made by Shang Liangshan was to hint to Taoist Liu that Xuanxu Sect could set up a branch base, but you must remember that you are guests.

Taoist Priest Liu's reaffirmation was an assurance to Shang Liangshan that the Xuanxu Sect would not become the host.

The two of them are about a hundred years old in total, but they haven't considered this. They have really lived in vain.

"Haha, now that we've finished talking about business, let's talk about Mo'er." The old patriarch changed the subject.

"Haha, even if the patriarch didn't mention it, I would also like to mention it. Our Xuanxu Sect has decided to accept the girl Mo'er." Taoist Priest Liu said firmly.

Top-grade water spiritual roots. There are only a few disciples in Xuanxu Sect who possess this aptitude.

"What are spiritual roots?" Shang Liangshan asked suddenly.

"Oh." Taoist Priest Liu was slightly stunned, and after organizing his words, he said, "Spiritual root is a manifestation. It is tangible but traceless. If you insist on explaining it, it is a manifestation of the human body's closeness to the free elements of heaven and earth."

"Spiritual roots are divided into four grades: elementary, intermediate, advanced and extreme. The basic requirement for our Xuanxu Sect to recruit disciples is intermediate-grade spiritual roots, and Mo'er has extreme-grade water spiritual roots, which are rare in the world. Once she joins the sect, she will be the object of competition among the elders."

"Whether he is a veteran or not is not important. What is important is that Moer can be trained with all his heart, and it would be best if he has a master who protects him." Shang Liangshan said and looked at Taoist Liu.

"I understand what Fellow Daoist Shang means, and I will certainly live up to your trust." Taoist Priest Liu nodded heavily.

A low rumbling sound of thunder suddenly rang out outside the temple, accompanied by a beam of light that shot up eight feet into the sky, flashing with purple electric strings.

"High-quality thunder spiritual root!" Liu Taozi's exclamation sounded again.

"Haha, it's worth the trip, it's worth the trip." Taoist Priest Liu clapped his legs happily and laughed heartily. He made a lot of money on this trip.

"Haha, congratulations, Taoist Liu." Yifeng congratulated.

"Haha, congratulations." Taoist Priest Liu returned the greeting.

"Yes, yes, yes, let's celebrate together." The old patriarch said happily.

There was the sound of "thump thump thump" footsteps, and Liu Taozi walked in with a chubby boy.

When Shang Liangshan saw the boy, he was stunned, because this boy was a little brat who often complained and was spanked by Heizi.

"Hey, Uncle Seventh Elder." The little brat was not shy at all and ran to Shang Liangshan and laughed foolishly.

"Wait, Xiaohu, aren't you nine years old?" Shang Liangshan remembered this.

"It doesn't matter if he's nine years old. It's okay." Taoist Priest Liu said hurriedly.

He has made up his mind that tomorrow... no, later he will lower the age from eight to sixteen.

"Haha, little tiger, you just turned ten yesterday." The old patriarch said happily.

The old man has always liked brave children.

"Yes, yes, yes. The gentleman also gave me a red egg to eat. It was so delicious." Yi Xiaohu said, and couldn't help but smacking his lips.

"Haha" everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter when they saw him like that.

"Haha, Chief of the Yi clan, I have something to discuss with you." Taoist Priest Liu smiled like a fox.

"Don't say anything yet, let the old man guess." The old patriarch thought for a while and then expressed his guess.

The result was exactly what Taoist Priest Liu had in mind, and the two of them smiled at each other in the end.

As expected, the scope of the spiritual test expanded until the evening. No miracle happened, but the result made Taoist Liu very satisfied, because he detected three people with medium-grade thunder spiritual roots, two men and one woman.

As for the appearance of this middle-grade thunder spirit root, the old patriarch and Yifeng attributed it to Shang Liangshan being struck by lightning.

Otherwise, it cannot be explained why a high-grade thunder spiritual root, three medium-grade thunder spiritual roots, and the only other elemental spiritual root, Wang Moer, suddenly appeared in the Forgotten Township.

In the temple courtyard, the remaining figure showed reluctance and said: "Patriarch, Great Elder, Seventh Elder, I don't want to go to Xuanxu Sect."

He was the one who had detected three mid-grade thunder spirit roots.

"Nonsense, so many people want to enter the sect to practice, but they can't. You actually don't want to go. You really don't know how lucky you are." The old patriarch scolded angrily.

"Xiaoying, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't be willful and be obedient." Yifeng said gently.

"That's right." The little raccoon eating the fruit nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, the remaining shadow looked at the Seventh Elder for help.

Shang Liangshan motioned for Yiying to sit next to him. After Yiying sat down, he said with a serious face: "Xiaoying, you go to Xuanxu Sect not only to practice, but also to fulfill your mission."

"Mission?" The remaining figure straightened up when he heard that.

Shang Liangshan nodded and said, "Yes, it is a mission. You have to understand that besides you, your brothers and sisters are also enrolled in Xuanxu Sect."

"After you go to Xuanxu Sect, you must not only take good care of them, but also become stronger. It would be best if you can have a place in Xuanxu Sect."

“In this way, you can help the village and protect the village.”

"With the seven elders here, the village will surely prosper." The remaining shadow said firmly.

"Xiaoying, there are some things I don't want to tell you since you are still young, but Liangshan has entrusted you with an important task, so I will talk to you about the future situation of the Shiwandashan." Yifeng took over and expressed his speculation about the future situation.

There was nothing surprising. After listening to this, Yiying patted his chest and promised that he would take good care of his younger brothers and sisters and find a place in Xuanxu Sect as soon as possible. Then he walked towards the temple guard camp with a heroic and high-spirited look.

The old patriarch, Yifeng, and Shang Liangshan smiled at each other when they saw this, like foxes.

What they said just now was half true and half false. The real thing was to persuade Yiying to go to Xuanxu Sect, and the false thing was to let Yiying and his friends have a place in Xuanxu Sect, or rather, to look forward to it.

After staying in Forgotten Land for five days, the people of Xuanxu Sect took Yiying and the others and sailed upstream, agreeing to return before the New Year.

During this period, Taoist Priest Liu and the old patriarch determined that the location of the Xuanxu Sect's branch base was to the southeast of the Forgotten Village, at the foot of the mountain where the rock wall and the village wall meet.