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"System," he said, focusing intently, "assess the feasibility of constructing a 'preaching platform' here and editing the 'echo of the word' effect."

The light curtain shifted, and information appeared: [Designated area detected: Edge of the spiritual vein node, serene environment, peaceful energy field. Basic preaching facilities can be constructed.]

[Advanced Editing Option: 'Echoes of the Tao'. Effect: Amplifies the preacher's spiritual resonance, making the content easier for listeners to understand and absorb, slightly increasing the chances of sudden enlightenment, and has a subtle calming effect.]

[Editing requires 10% of your current reputation energy. Requires a core medium: a Mind-Cleansing Stone (or a similarly tiered Mind-Calming/Concentration material) to lay the platform base, amplifying the effect. Without the medium, the effect is halved.]

"The Mind-Cleansing Stone..." Shen Mo noted down the name. The effect sounded quite practical, especially for guiding many low-level disciples, enabling them to better understand the essence of the cultivation technique and reduce the risk of going astray in cultivation, making it extremely valuable.

However, although this Mind-Clearing Stone is not as rare as the Hundred-Year Cold Jade, it is still not an ordinary item. It is usually used to decorate high-class meditation rooms or to refine calming magic artifacts, and its price is quite high.

Given Qingyun Sect's current financial situation, directly purchasing a large amount of auxiliary land would likely be quite difficult.

Just as Shen Mo was pondering how to raise these spiritual materials, news came from down the mountain: Manager Chen of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion had come to visit in person, saying that he had important matters to discuss.

Shen Mo's heart stirred, and he had a vague premonition. He invited Manager Chen to the newly renovated reception hall.

Manager Chen was now much warmer than before, even displaying a subtle hint of respect. After the pleasantries, he didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose:

"Sect Leader Shen, I've heard that your sect has recently been engaged in extensive construction. First, you built the Body Tempering Spirit Pool to benefit your disciples, and then I heard that the Scripture Pavilion is brimming with Daoist energy—truly enviable! Congratulations!"

"Manager Chen is well-informed." Shen Mo smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.

"No, no, not at all," Manager Chen quickly waved his hand, his face full of smiles. "To be honest, Sect Leader Shen, your sect is now renowned and has boundless potential. My entire Hundred Treasures Pavilion sincerely wants to establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with your sect. It's definitely not the small-scale business we used to have."

"Oh? I'd like to hear more." Shen Mo picked up his teacup and gently blew on it.

Manager Chen leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice:

"Our master specifically instructed that if your sect has any needs, our Hundred Treasures Pavilion will certainly provide assistance to the best of our ability! Recently, we heard that the sect leader seems to be considering building a place for preaching?"

"As it happens, our pavilion has just received a batch of excellent 'Pure Mind Stones,' of superb quality, which are most suitable for paving the altar, to calm the mind and focus the spirit, and to aid in enlightenment."

"The master said that he is willing to supply this batch of spirit stones to your sect at cost price, without making a single penny. This is merely a token of our sect's goodwill, hoping to establish a good relationship with the Qingyun Sect!"

Just as I suspected! Shen Mo understood. The Hundred Treasures Pavilion had recognized the potential of the Azure Cloud Sect and was making an "investment."

The changes to the Body Tempering Pool and the Scripture Pavilion might fool ordinary people, but they certainly wouldn't fool a local power like the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

They are placing a bet in advance, using this batch of Cleansing Spirit Stones to secure priority cooperation rights, or even exclusive agency rights, once the Qingyun Sect develops.

This "sincerity" is undeniably significant.

Shen Mo pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I appreciate the kindness of Manager Chen and the owner of your establishment. The Cleansing Spirit Stone is indeed what I need."

"However, acquiring it at cost price would be too much of a loss for your sect. Although Qingyun Sect is small, it is unwilling to accept favors from others for nothing."

"How about we settle at 80% of the market price? As for future cooperation... we, the Qingyun Sect, will forever remember your kindness in helping us in our time of need."

"If we achieve something in the future, Baibaoge will definitely be a top priority partner."

His words, by accepting help while maintaining the sect's independence and not making promises lightly, made him appear more prudent and trustworthy.

A hint of surprise flashed in Manager Chen's eyes, which quickly turned into deeper respect.

This Sect Leader Shen, despite his young age, is so mature and capable in handling affairs. He is not greedy for petty gains and has a grand vision. He is indeed no ordinary person!

He quickly stood up and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting: "Sect Leader Shen, your righteousness is admirable! I, Chen, admire you! I will do as you say! I will immediately send someone to deliver the spirit stones!"

A few days later, a batch of high-quality, uniformly sized, and faintly refreshing Qingxin Stones were transported to Qingyun Mountain by the shop assistants of Baibaoge.

The news sent another wave of excitement through the disciples. Their sect leader was going to build another new blessed cultivation ground!

The construction of the pulpit was mainly overseen by Shi Tie, with assistance from disciples such as Zhang Daniu.

The chosen flat ground was carefully compacted, and following the simple array diagram provided by Shen Mo, the disciples carefully laid out the Cleansing Spirit Stones to form a circular platform with a diameter of about three zhang.

The moment the spirit stones were laid, the entire platform naturally exuded a calming and refreshing aura. Standing on the platform, the restlessness brought by the mountain breeze seemed to be washed away.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were few. Shen Mo came alone to the nascent preaching platform. He sat cross-legged in the center of the platform, feeling the coolness emanating from the Cleansing Stone beneath him, his mind connected to the system.

"Infused with reputational energy, using the Cleansing Stone as a foundation, this place's unique characteristic is edited—Echoes of the Tao!"

As the command was given, the familiar fluctuations reappeared. Pale golden reputation energy flowed out, creating a wondrous resonance with the Mind Stone on the platform.

The calming and tranquilizing power inherent in the spirit stone is activated and amplified, and combined with a deeper level of "rules".

Shen Mo could sense that an invisible "field" was forming around this platform.

Within this range, the transmission of sound will be more penetrating and infectious, the principles spoken will be more likely to reach people's hearts, and even the preacher's own understanding of the Great Way can be more clearly conveyed to the listeners.

Editing completed successfully!

The next day, when the disciples saw the completed jade platform that shone with a hazy glow in the morning light, they were all delighted.

Without needing to say more, they knew that this platform was no ordinary object.

Three days later, Shen Mo announced that he would give his first lecture at the lecture platform, explaining the key points of the "Newly Compiled Azure Cloud Qi Refining Technique" and answering the questions his disciples had encountered in their daily cultivation.

The news sent the entire clan into a frenzy. Newcomers like Wang Hu, Sun Xiaolan, and Li Tiezhu were especially thrilled.

They are new to the path of cultivation and are full of curiosity and confusion. It is a great opportunity for them to hear the master preach in person.

On the day of the lecture, the weather was perfect, with gentle breezes and bright sunshine. All the disciples arrived early at the foot of the platform and sat cross-legged in order, with even Han Lin sitting in the front row as a sign of respect.

Everyone stared intently at the azure figure seated on the Qingxin Stone Platform.

Shen Mo's gaze swept across the audience, taking in their expectant, excited, and slightly nervous expressions.

He did not immediately begin to explain profound methods, but instead, in a peaceful tone, he started with the most basic "qi sensation," explaining what spiritual energy is, how to perceive it, and the relationship between the body's meridians and the flow of spiritual energy.

His voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear. With the blessing of the "Echo of the Dao" effect, every word seemed to carry a unique rhythm, clearly reaching the ears of each disciple and even directly causing ripples in their hearts.