A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

For the first batch of pills, Wushuang Zhenren refused Xiao Biyun's help and refined them on his own. The result was quite good. If it was any worse, Wushuang Zhenren would probably go crazy. After so many attempts and even the most arduous process, if it still didn't work, then he really should give up.

Ten plump pills fell into his hands, each one plump, glossy and shiny, brimming with spiritual energy. This first furnace of Dan Wushuang Zhenren refined a first-grade Soul-Replenishing Pill, and the results were excellent, with a 100% yield rate. Judging by the quality of the pills, they were all top-grade, not a single top-grade one! Success for the first time was already impressive, though a bit disappointing. It couldn't be helped. I didn't have the aura of a protagonist like them, starting with a top-grade pill. Even with a god-level furnace, I only managed top-grade pills. Perhaps my talent was still a little lacking.

He then refined Blood Replenishing Pills and Rejuvenating Pills, both common elixirs, until he had refined all his stock into Wushuang Zhenren elixirs. He finally could refine pills, finally putting a worry to rest. Next, he had a hearty meal and a good night's sleep. Honestly, after all the time in the Sutra Library and refining pills, he hadn't gotten a good night's sleep. He really missed the feeling of waking up naturally.

As expected, I woke up feeling refreshed. I've been busy lately, and apart from the weekly treats my grandfather would send me, we rarely see each other.

Actually, it wasn't far away. The main reason was that Wushuang Zhenren was obsessed with learning, while the old man was obsessed with making food and making money. They were busy every day! After Wushuang Zhenren took care of himself, he walked towards the courtyard of the side peak. The courtyard of this side peak was very large, and later the old man moved in and expanded it.

Besides the guards from before, the old man also had Lu Xiuyuan with him. With his qualifications, it would take time to enter the inner sect, but following the old man would mean direct entry. After all, the inner sect's spiritual energy was much richer than the outer sect's, and the spiritual energy of the various peaks was even richer. In addition, all the servants who had followed them before remained here, except for Jinxiu. Jinxiu had attended the sect's last disciple-recruiting ceremony and became a disciple of True Lord Biluo of Fuyao Peak, becoming her sixth disciple. True Lord Wushuang was very happy for her. Jinxiu was a strong-willed and hardworking person, and she was fortunate to be a disciple of the peak master. Her future was undoubtedly promising.

My second uncle's family lives in Bishui Peak. They seldom leave Bishui Peak. The only time they come out is to visit my grandfather at the side peak. Not to mention the market at the foot of the mountain, they are rarely seen even in the sect.

Because Grandpa and his group were setting up stalls selling spiritual food, a number of disciples had gathered there to sell elixirs, talismans, and various items they had picked up while on missions and didn't need. A small market had spontaneously formed there for internal transactions within the sect.

The sect will purchase some things, but the price is generally 20% lower than the market price. The price at the shops at the foot of the mountain is even lower. There are stall fees for setting up stalls at the foot of the mountain, and it is also far away, so this place becomes a good choice. There are many people and they are all disciples of the sect. There is no need to worry about each other being cheated or being robbed by others, and it is also safer.

Before the master went into seclusion, he assigned himself two tasks. One was to attend lectures in the lecture hall for at least a year, and then take on the task of giving lectures in the lecture hall; the other was to successfully refine the three sword blanks.

I'm halfway through the first task, but lecturing is something I'm really not good at. I had absolutely no stock before, but now I have some, but I'm like the teapot cooking dumplings, with a mouth but no words to pour out. Wushuang Zhenren is still working hard to prepare himself...

The communication stone on my waist rang. I picked it up and saw that it was from Senior Sister Lingling.

She had come back to see him once, but they hadn't met since. It was mainly because of the matter with Master Yanfeng. After all, he was her master's nephew, and even if she disliked him and disagreed with his actions, she couldn't be too obvious. She could only secretly contact Master Wushuang by messaging him. Not only was she afraid of offending him, she was also afraid of being forced to act as a mediator. Her master had the Chu family above her, and she couldn't disobey his orders. Master Wushuang was her savior and an absolute genius, so she didn't want to offend him. So after making sure he was alright, she helped her out and then left. Their relationship was also secretive.

"The once-in-a-decade Daoist Grand Competition among the Four Great Sects is about to begin. Are you joining? The rewards are quite generous. Currently, only the top 50 in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages are accepted, while only the top 10 in the Golden Core stage are accepted. Also, only 10 people are accepted in each of the Alchemy, Weapon Refining, Talisman, and Formation competitions, regardless of cultivation level.

This competition determines the number of participants who will enter the Dongtian Secret Realm. In addition, the first-place Jindan stage contestant will receive generous rewards and a rare opportunity for divination from the Pavilion Master of Qianji Pavilion. The Pavilion Master's Tianyan technique is incredibly powerful, but he only performs divinations for outsiders once every hundred years. He doesn't just offer spirit stones; he'll only perform divinations for you if you're destined to.

After seeing the first part, Wushuang Zhenren expressed disinterest, but after seeing the second part, she became very excited. She guessed that her father must have gone to find her mother. Based on the things her mother left for her, she felt that her mother's background must be extraordinary. Combined with the information she had received from Chu Yue, she felt that her mother would be fine. However, her father's unlucky constitution was hard to say. Although he had the jade pendant left by his grandmother, it was still uncertain. Besides, even if his mother stood in front of him, he would not know what she looked like. As for his father, at least his second uncle had used his spiritual power to condense his portrait, so he would definitely recognize him if he saw him.

I'm so tempted, what should I do? But my master told me not to leave the sect before he went into seclusion. I don't know where the competition between the four major Taoist sects will be held.

"Senior Sister, do you know where the grand competition among the four major Taoist sects will be held?"

"Well, Master said it should be held at the Qianji Pavilion this year. As the organizer, the Qianji Pavilion not only promised to help with divination once, but also gave out several Qianji Houses as prizes!"

Wushuang Zhenren was very tempted. His second senior brother had gone out, saying he was going to find treasures for him. His return date was uncertain, so he could only find his senior brother to ask if it was possible for him to join him. "Wait, I'll talk to the eldest senior brother."

There was no need to look for him anymore. He contacted him directly on the communication stone. "Big Brother, I'd like to ask if I can participate in the competition among the four major Taoist sects. Please reply to me when you are free."

After sending the message and waiting for a while, he didn't receive a reply from the eldest brother. Wushuang Zhenren guessed that he might be busy. He frowned and ate while sighing.

"What's wrong with Shuang'er? Is the food grandpa made not tasty? Why are you still sighing?" said the old man.

"No, Grandpa, your spiritual food is getting more and more delicious. I heard about the competition among the four major Taoist sects. The most important thing is that the top Jindan stage winner will have the opportunity to receive a divination from the leader of the Qianji Pavilion. I thought that if I could get this opportunity, I might be able to find Dad and the others. But Master said before he went into seclusion that he would not let me leave the sect, so how can I participate?"

"Your master has his own plans. He couldn't possibly be unaware of the competition among the four major Taoist sects. Be obedient. There's no rush for news about your father. Besides, you're only in the middle stage of the Golden Core. How can you compete with someone in the late stage of the Golden Core? Your safety is the most important thing. Listen to your master."

That being said, what father wouldn't want to find his son if he knew he might still be alive? How could he not be anxious? The old man was already so old. Even if he took the longevity fruit, it would only give him 150 years of life. His time was so precious.

After three days of waiting for a reply from his senior brother, Wushuang Zhenren suddenly developed a fever. He woke up with a large lump on his lip! Can even immortals get angry? He quickly used his spiritual energy to soothe it. The lump, while less noticeable, was still there. He decided to have a Milk Jade Ice Fruit. After consuming one, he was completely healed. If anyone knew he was using Milk Jade Ice Fruit to relieve internal heat, they would definitely scold him.

Unconcerned with the scolding, True Lord Wushuang quickly practiced his cultivation technique, absorbing the immense spiritual power contained within the spiritual fruit and storing it in his dantian. Speaking of which, his progress had been incredibly slow for so long, remaining stuck in the middle stage of the Golden Core stage. Perhaps it was because he had advanced too quickly previously, and that was affecting him now.

The sect's competition is still several months away. The news has just come out, so I should take advantage of this time to improve myself. I still have the tasks assigned by my master that I haven't completed yet, so I should hurry to the service hall to take on the task of giving a lecture in the lecture hall.

Wushuang Zhenren didn't have any special skills. She felt she could share her experience with the Explosive Flame Technique she had created, but she wouldn't go into detail about the enhanced version. She'd use it as a trump card. As the saying goes, teaching a disciple to starve the master might not kill him, but if the attack she taught him was used against her one day, how frustrating it would be. If someone truly had a high level of comprehension and figured it out on their own, then it could only be attributed to their own ability.

This time, it was truly a breeze; there was no need for any mental preparation! When the younger disciples heard that the lecturer would be the unparalleled Jindan Master Wushuang, a master not yet twenty years old, they were incredibly excited, their enthusiasm instantly ignited. Furthermore, even many veteran disciples, upon hearing the news, rushed to join in the fun. In a flash, the once spacious classroom became incredibly crowded, with every seat completely filled. Many latecomers were forced to stand at the door and sit through the entire class.

The class was filled with lively discussion, with everyone eagerly asking a variety of questions. Fortunately, she had attended classes diligently and accumulated considerable experience, so she was able to handle most of the questions with ease, answering them fairly smoothly. However, one question caught her off guard for a moment: the question about the inner demon tribulation of the Golden Core. After all, True Master Wushuang hadn't experienced this stage during his Core Formation, a question she speculated was due to her unique constitution. But even if she hadn't personally experienced it, what difference did it make? Over the years, she had pored over countless texts, and her time wasn't wasted. So, she shared the insights she had gathered from those vast collections of books with everyone. In truth, as long as one holds fast to the Dao, keeping it as solid as a rock and without flaws, no inner demons will naturally hinder or trouble one.