Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

if you can.

Lu Zaian only wanted to leave the Spirit Medicine Valley completely, and even get away from the Black Soil Mountains, this place of trouble.

Clearly, the Fire Refining Sect's actions overstepped their bounds...

The death of the elder of Lingyao Valley...

An invisible vortex of struggle has already been set in motion throughout the cultivation world of the Black Soil Mountains.

However, it's impossible for them to perform a soul search.

They couldn't win a fight, and they couldn't leave either, so it seemed their only option was to stay in this Valley of Spirit Herbs.

They could also enjoy the benefits of being an outer disciple, and have a second-tier top-grade spiritual vein to cultivate in.

“I choose the second option, to join the Spirit Medicine Valley,” Lu Zaian replied, bowing.

“Very good, Lin Feng. Then you will lead him to handle the matters for entering the valley and heading to the herb field.”

The Valley Master tossed out a written edict and gave his instructions.

"Yes, disciple, I will obey your command!"

Lin Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute and led Lu Zaian and the other man out of the main hall respectfully.

"call……"

Stepping out of the Medicine God Temple, Lu Zaian breathed a long sigh of relief, his tense nerves finally relaxing.

Only then did I realize that my back was covered in cold sweat.

I inexplicably became a disciple of the Spirit Medicine Valley.

Fortunately, things are moving in a positive direction.

For those rogue cultivators who are still struggling in the world of cultivation, this is simply an incredible stroke of luck.

Although Lu Zaian has good resources, he can gradually accumulate them as long as he lives long enough.

In terms of safety, staying in Lingyao Valley is definitely better than outside.

Lu Zaian no longer needs to live a life of hiding and constantly be on guard against persecution complex.

"Senior Brother Lin, where do we go next?"

Lu Zaian was still a little unaccustomed to changing his address.

Lin Feng didn't care about his title. In the cultivation world, strength is respected and seniority is not determined by age.

"Go to the Gathering Spirit Hall first, register your status as an outer disciple, and receive your core token."

"Get on my Wind Chaser; it'll be faster that way."

Lin Feng was clearly still reeling from Elder Xiao's bad news and didn't waste any more words with Lu Zaian.

With a wave of his hand, a sky-blue flying boat appeared and swelled in the air against the wind.

The deck eventually rose large enough to accommodate five people without feeling crowded. Lin Feng jumped onto the deck first, and Lu Zai'an quickly followed.

With a "whoosh!", the Wind Chaser sped away.

"What a fast speed."

Lu Zaian clicked his tongue as the scene before him rushed past.

Before long, they arrived at a hall that was shimmering with spiritual light and filled with auspicious energy.

Above the main hall hangs a plaque with the three large, gilded characters "Juling Hall" on it, shining brightly.

A large number of disciples were gathered at the entrance of the hall.

Disciples riding various magical artifacts would occasionally stop here, or depart from the hall.

People came and went, creating quite a lively scene.

"Senior Brother Lin!"

"Elder brother..."

"Elder brother, why are you here?"

As Lin Feng arrived, the surrounding disciples greeted him warmly.

Lin Feng simply nodded in response to everyone.

"Huh? Who's this old man? I've never seen him before."

One of the disciples saw Lu Zaian following behind Lin Feng and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Exactly, how come he's only at the fourth level of Qi Refining at his age?"

Lu Zaian looked embarrassed and was about to explain when Lin Feng took over the conversation for him.

"This is the newly recruited outer disciple, Lu Zaian."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this. "Huh? An outer sect disciple? How is that possible?"

"Really? Someone with this kind of aptitude can get into our Spirit Medicine Valley?"

"Senior Brother, what exactly is going on?"

Seeing that the disciples seemed intent on gathering around to see what was going on, Lin Feng frowned and reprimanded them:

"Stop crowding around. Are you all just sitting around doing nothing? Don't ask questions you shouldn't."

After saying that, he led Lu Zai'an away.

Only the disciples at the entrance of the hall remained, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Why do I feel like Senior Brother is acting strange today?"

"Yes, I've almost never seen Senior Brother look like that before..."

……

"The Gathering Spirit Hall is divided into three areas: the Spirit Treasure Hall, the Trading Hall, and the Mission Hall."

From now on, you can collect your salary at the Lingbao Hall at the beginning of each month by presenting your disciple token.

The trading hall was where disciples exchanged goods and resources.

The Mission Hall, as the name suggests, is where missions are posted and bounties are accepted.

The Valley of Spiritual Herbs provides its disciples with extremely abundant cultivation resources.

However, we must complete a certain number of sect tasks every year. This is our responsibility and obligation, and it is also to obtain more cultivation resources.

However, since you can't leave the valley, you only need to complete the minimum amount of logistical tasks.

For example, simple tasks such as controlling pests and weeds in the irrigation fields.

With the Valley Master's written order, Lin Feng and Lu Zaian quickly completed the relevant procedures.

They also received a set of sky-blue disciple robes, a small storage bag, fifty spirit stones, a bottle of pills to increase magic power, and a jade slip inscribed with "Disciple's Introductory Manual".

Although Lin Feng was in a low mood, it was, after all, a task personally assigned by the Valley Master, and Lu Zaian had indeed risked his life to deliver the message to the Spirit Medicine Valley.

So Lin Feng patiently explained the structure of the Gathering Spirit Hall to Lu Zaian.

And the rights and obligations of being an outer disciple.

However, Lu Zaian's identity was special, so Lin Feng only briefly mentioned many of the issues and focused on the key points.

"Other details are written in the disciple's handbook."

As long as you strictly follow the above rules, you are guaranteed to integrate smoothly and peacefully into the Valley of Spirit Medicine.

Lin Feng paused for a moment, then continued:

"Logically speaking, outer disciples should be able to go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose one mid-grade first-level cultivation technique or spell."

However, I won't go with you. If you're interested, you can go see it yourself later.

Now, let me take you to the herb field.

In Lin Feng's opinion, Lu Zaian's aptitude was indeed too poor, and there was no need for him to bother with cultivation techniques. It would be enough for him to live out the rest of his life peacefully.

After traversing most of the Spirit Medicine Valley, the two finally arrived at the herb field.

Looking down from above, it's a basin surrounded by a series of peaks.

What came into Lu Zaian’s view was countless rectangular grid-like fields.

They are arranged in neat rows, like a beautiful scroll slowly unfolding.

Each plot of land is about an acre in size and is planted with all kinds of medicinal herbs, lush and colorful, like a sea.

A gentle breeze caressed the herbs, causing them to sway and release a refreshing fragrance.

And around and in the central area of ​​this medicinal field,

At regular intervals, bright red flags are planted in the soil.

It seems to blend seamlessly with this land.

These banners continuously emanate a warm and fiery aura, quietly seeping into the depths of the soil like a gentle stream.

Lu Zaian absorbed Elder Xiao's memories.

Therefore, it is known that these banners are the core of Lingyao Valley's defense against the erosion of the soil by the cold poison.

This is a special array flag that Elder Xiao crafted based on his understanding of his own Dao body and with reference to the operating principles of the Flame Spirit Pill Fire.

It can effectively curb the damage of cold toxins to the soil.

And to stimulate soil fertility to the greatest extent.