"The second question concerns the techniques I have provided to you. The techniques I shared are all foundational. Once you comprehend them, you can pass them on to the disciples in your sect. Master Wang, your Feitian Sect has many disciples; which of them do you think would be suitable to learn these techniques?"
Having received praise from Jiang Chen for the first question, Wang Jingzhi felt his nervousness ease. This time, his tone was more relaxed and confident.
"Mr. Jiang, your techniques are profound and not suitable for ordinary disciples. Only the inner disciples should be allowed to practice a portion of them."
After Wang Jingzhi finished speaking, he cautiously looked at Jiang Chen, filled with respect and anticipation, hoping for another compliment.
Jiang Chen pondered for a moment before slowly responding, "Your Feitian Sect's disciples are divided into Martial Arts Hall disciples, outer disciples, and inner disciples. Aside from the Martial Arts Hall disciples, both outer and inner disciples are no longer novices in martial arts; they have begun to grasp the Daoist path and have their own insights into martial cultivation. You can categorize the techniques I provided into several levels and allow outer disciples to practice them as well."
Jiang Chen had his own plans. Although there are many paths to the same destination in cultivation, differences still exist. Some individuals may not excel in martial arts but possess unexpected talents in the path of immortality. Moreover, Jiang Chen hoped for the rapid dissemination of cultivation techniques.
With only a limited number of inner disciples among the thirty-two Hidden Sects—even if they expanded their recruitment, there would only be a few hundred—he needed to include outer disciples as well.
Wang Jingzhi naturally had no objections to Jiang Chen's words, but he couldn't help but voice some concerns. "Mr. Jiang, your open-mindedness towards talent is truly admirable. However, outer disciples vary greatly in quality. Your techniques are exceptional; if they fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives, they could misuse them and cause harm."
"I have considered this as well," Jiang Chen replied with a faint smile. "However, those who achieve great things often overlook minor details. I believe that as long as each Hidden Sect maintains strict rules, even if there are a few bad apples, they won't pose a significant threat."
Wang Jingzhi's concerns were already anticipated by Jiang Chen. He understood that to succeed in any endeavor often requires sacrifices—especially when it comes to reforming something as significant as pushing Earth towards an era of immortality cultivation. The dissemination of cultivation techniques has its pros and cons, but ultimately, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Jiang Chen did not underestimate the intelligence of Earthlings. He was confident that within a century, they could evolve thousands of unique cultivation techniques based on the thirty-two foundational texts he provided. Techniques themselves are neither good nor bad; it depends on who wields them. Jiang Chen naturally hoped that in the future, Earthlings would embody positive energy, though that was clearly unrealistic. A century later, there would undoubtedly be many who practiced dark arts on Earth; however, there is a truth in this universe: evil cannot suppress righteousness.
Since Jiang Chen had expressed his views so clearly, Wang Jingzhi had no objections and quickly agreed to promote Jiang Chen's techniques among the outer disciples.
"The third question, Master Wang: today I visited your Feitian Sect Martial Arts Academy but did not see any elders overseeing the Martial Arts Hall. While it's essential for everyone to comprehend their techniques now, recruiting for the Martial Arts Hall is of utmost importance; you should pay more attention to this matter," Jiang Chen stated.
Wang Jingzhi's heart raced at this realization; he quickly assured that he would personally oversee recruitment at the Martial Arts Hall from now on.
Half an hour later, after drinking heavily with others, Wang Jingzhi and his companions utilized their Inner Energy to slowly digest the alcohol when drinking with others. However, out of respect for Jiang Chen, they dared not use such methods with him and instead drank directly from shared cups to show their sincerity. No matter how strong Wang Jingzhi's tolerance was, he could not withstand such heavy drinking.
After the banquet ended, Yun Yuechan escorted Jiang Chen and Lin Yin away first. Once Jiang Chen left, Wang Jingzhi and others used their last bits of clarity to circulate their techniques and expel the alcohol from their bodies.
"Ah!"
After a long while of relaxation, Wang Jingzhi finally exhaled a breath of turbid air; he had forgotten when he last got drunk.
The Yun Family waited until Wang Jingzhi and his companions regained their senses before approaching them for conversation. Due to recent events, relations between the Yun Family and Feitian Sect had grown closer.
"By the way, Master Wang, do you know about Lingqi Pills or Body Refining Pills?" Yun Laoyezi suddenly asked.
"Lingqi Pill? Body Refining Pill? Those should be elixirs; however, I have never seen them," Wang Jingzhi replied.
"You don't even know about them?" Yun Laoyezi expressed disappointment. Although Jiang Chen had given him a few pills earlier, Yun Laoyezi was entirely ignorant about elixirs and feared making mistakes when using them. He had hoped to gather information from Wang Jingzhi but was surprised that he had never encountered them either.
"May I ask, Elder Yun, are the Lingqi Pills and Body Refining Pills given by Mr. Jiang?" Wang Jingzhi inquired.
"Just now, Mr. Jiang gave me three Lingqi Pills and one Body Refining Pill. He said that the Lingqi Pill can strengthen the body and prevent all illnesses, while the Body Refining Pill can refine one's physique and enable rebirth. I’m not sure how effective they are. But since you, Master Wang, are also unsure, then let's leave it at that," Yun Zhenlu replied without hesitation. Even if what Mr. Jiang provided was a treasure, he wouldn’t dare to take it from Wang Jingzhi.
After Yun Zhenlu finished speaking, Wang Jingzhi's expression suddenly turned peculiar; his eyes were ablaze as he stared intently at Yun Zhenlu.
"Ahem, Master Wang, are you alright?" Yun Zhenlu awkwardly coughed.
"Uh, well, Elder Yun, if you don’t mind, I could exchange some items for those pills," Wang Jingzhi said earnestly.
"Master Wang, I won't casually trade what Mr. Jiang has given me. Haha, please don’t take offense," Yun Zhenlu chuckled.
"Alright then." Wang Jingzhi didn’t dare to press further. At the same time, he felt an increased respect for the Yun Family; Mr. Jiang was indeed very generous to them. The Yun Family regarded the Feitian Sect as their strong ally, and now the Feitian Sect also viewed the Yun Family in a similar light.
With a shift in thought, Wang Jingzhi suddenly looked at Yun Zhenlu and earnestly proposed, "Elder Yun, we seem to hit it off well; if you don’t mind, we could become Adopted Brothers. What do you think?"
Yun Zhenlu was slightly taken aback and wondered why he didn’t feel that they had hit it off so well. Although he internally scoffed at the notion, becoming Adopted Brothers with the leader of the Feitian Sect was undoubtedly a good thing for him. Since it was beneficial, there was no reason for Yun Zhenlu to refuse.
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