Chapter 18: Return to the South Sea
After listening to his master's explanation, Ding Hai was silent for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, he growled hoarsely, "If you fail, you will die."

Taoist Qingyun did not say many sentimental words, but simply expressed his true feelings in plain language: "If I cannot protect you brothers and sisters and help them get through the troubled times safely, I will die with my eyes wide open."

These simple words pierced Ding Kai's heart like a sharp sword, making him truly feel the master's deep love for them.

Seeing that Ding Hai was in a bad mood, Qingyun Taoist comforted him: "Things have come to this point, look forward and don't dwell on the past."

"By the way, I heard from your Uncle Qingsong that the sect's blessed land is about to open. You said before that the headmaster had promised that before you leave, he would do his best to ensure that you can enter the blessed land once and experience the heyday of the spiritual world.

After you go back, you can go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to inquire about this matter. If there is really an opportunity, you can use the time I have saved for practicing in the blessed land.

Qianhe is still some distance away from the foundation-building stage, and he needs to practice the "True Solution to Body Forging" you just sent him, so he can't take advantage of this opportunity in a short period of time."

Upon hearing that his master was going to give him all the training time in the blessed land that was originally intended for him and Chizuru, Ding Hai felt mixed emotions.

He understood that this was his master's way of compensating him for giving him the "True Explanation of Physical Fitness".

After all, he and Chizuru have separated.

Giving "The True Explanation of Body Building" to Qianhe is a favor, not giving it to her is my duty.

Ding Hai shook his head and declined: "Master, it doesn't make much difference to me whether I enter the blessed land to practice or not."

After hearing this, Taoist Qingyun frowned and looked at Ding Hai for a long time. After confirming that Ding Hai was not being insincere, he nodded and agreed to Ding Hai's refusal.

"Boss, I believe you. In this case, let's go with the original plan. You and Qianhe will each get half of the time to practice in the blessed land."

Ding Hai nodded and agreed with Taoist Qingyun's arrangement. The half of the time for cultivation in the blessed land that belonged to him was the intention of his master, and there was no need to reject it forcibly.

After finishing the discussion, Ding Hai stood up and bowed deeply to his master, Taoist Qingyun: "Master, I'm leaving now."

As for that little bastard Qianhe, he fainted from crying when he hid behind the door and overheard that his master, Taoist Qingyun, had only two years left to live.

Taoist Qingyun smiled and waved his hand: "Go, go."

After leaving his master's courtyard, Ding Hai did not follow the instructions of Taoist Qingyun and went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to inquire about the blessed land.

Although the name of the Five Heroes is empty, it is still a name.

As long as Qinghai Zhenren gets the opportunity to practice in the blessed land, Ding Hai will never be left out.

If that's the case, why bother running to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask questions?

It would be better to go back to my own yard and have a good sleep.

During these three years, he focused on his practice and never thought about taking a leisurely nap.

Today is a rare day of free time, so let's take a break and relax.

It seemed that the heavens were against Ding Hai. Before he even reached his home, a Taoist priest called him on the way: "Brother Ding, the head of the sect has summoned you. Please go to Chongshou Temple immediately."

After conveying the master's order, Taoist priest Huogong left in a hurry, apparently to inform other people.

Ding Hai received the summons and sighed helplessly, giving up the idea of ​​going home to slack off. He muttered to himself, "Why didn't you come earlier or later, but you came just when I wanted to slack off? What a bummer."

Although he was somewhat unhappy, Ding Hai still followed the instructions of Qinghai Zhenren and quickly headed to Chongshou Temple in the front mountain.

Soon, he arrived outside the gate of Chongshou Temple.

After seeing four figures standing in front of the statue of the Three Pure Ones, he wondered: Shi Jian and the others were all here, so why did the Taoist priest Huogong run so fast after delivering the message?
At this moment, the unknown pyrotechnician who was squatting in the bushes and fighting with toilet paper suddenly sneezed.

"The weather in Jiangnan is really sick. I was wearing long sleeves the day before yesterday, but today I have to wear a padded jacket."

The Taoist priest who was working as a firework took out a piece of straw paper and wiped his nose, totally unaware that he was almost targeted by someone.

Inside the Chongshou Temple, Ding Hai looked at the four people standing closely in front of him for a long time. Seeing that no one was willing to move to give him a seat, he rolled his eyes and walked to Shi Jian's left side without hesitation, replacing his position and becoming the new first disciple.

This action instantly turned Shi Jian's originally calm face into the color of liver.

"Ding Hai, what do you mean?" Shi Jian asked coldly, his voice revealing strong dissatisfaction and anger.

Facing Shi Jian's doubts, Ding Hai responded nonchalantly: "Junior Brother Shi, I think this position is more suitable for me."

"Ding Hai, how can you call me your junior brother?" Shi Jian retorted angrily, "You are not older than me, and you have never defeated me, so how dare you call yourself your senior brother?"

Hearing the name Ding Hai, Shi Jian became even more furious. If he remembered correctly, he did not lose to you, Ding Hai, in the ring competition three years ago.

Shi Jian clenched his fists and tried hard to control his emotions. This was Chongshou Temple, the face of Maoshan, not the place for a fight.

Just bear with him for a while, and teach him a lesson after we leave Chongshou Temple.

"Ding Hai, after the meeting with the headmaster is over, if you have the guts to stay, I will let you know that the strong should be respected."

"Strong? Respect?" Ding Hai chewed on these two words over and over again and looked at Shi Jian for a moment.

Well, the aura is more than ten times stronger than it was three years ago. I guess he has successfully established his foundation.

Tiny blue lights flashed in his eyes from time to time, and it was obvious that his Lightning Thunder Fist had made great progress.

His body was no longer thin and frail, and his shortcomings in martial arts seemed to have been made up.

Not bad, he has some strength, worthy of being the former senior brother of Maoshan!
Looking at Lin Jiu and the other two again, seeing them cowering like quails, Ding Hai finally figured out the situation.

No wonder Lin Jiu and his companions, who had no grudges against him, insisted on withstanding his gaze and refused to move to make room for him.

It turns out that they had already been subdued by Shi's fist. How interesting.

Facing Ding Hai's scrutinizing gaze, Shi Jian's face became even gloomier.

Just when he was about to lose control of his temper and was ready to teach Ding Hai a lesson at all costs.

Two figures walked out from the depths of Chongshou Temple, one in front and one behind.

These two people were none other than the head master, Great Immortal Qinghai, and the head of the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Immortal Qingsong.

"Greetings to the Great Master, and greetings to Dean Qingsong." The five people said in unison.

After seeing the figures of the people coming clearly, Ding Hai and the other four immediately saluted as disciples and respectfully greeted the two immortals.

"My fellow disciples, please stand up." Qinghai Zhenren did not put on airs. After accepting the greetings, he asked Ding Hai and the other four to stand up.

After the five people stood up, he turned to look at the person who understood him best, the one he specially found to speak for him, Junior Brother Qingsong.

Feeling the gaze of Master Qinghai, Master Qingsong's face twitched slightly.

He didn't want to come at first, but Qinghai Zhenren turned leaves into butterflies many times to urge him, which annoyed him so much that he had no choice but to come here to share the worries of the master.

“I have summoned five nephews this time to handle a few matters for you. The first matter is that the Zhuge clan of the Wuhou family in Shu has selected a new patriarch.

The Zhuge family and our Maoshan have been friends for generations, so our Maoshan needs to send disciples to Shu to participate in the ceremony of supporting the young master of the Zhuge family."

“This mission will not be difficult before the celebration is over. You just need to convey the goodwill of our Maoshan.

But after the celebration, the disciples who went to Shu this time might be challenged by the younger generation of disciples from various forces in the spiritual world.

For these challenges, the sect’s requirement is that they must win and not lose, and they must fight to prove the power of Maoshan.

Disciples who successfully complete this task will be awarded a great merit, which can be exchanged for corresponding treasures in the sect's treasure house."

"Who among you is willing to go?" After True Man Qingsong introduced the general situation of the first incident, True Man Qinghai interrupted at the right time and asked Ding Hai and others.

Lin Jiu and the other two were somewhat tempted, but after weighing their own strength, they all chose to give up.

They couldn't even withstand Shi Jian's Lightning Thunder Fist which was wrapped in lightning. If they were to be defeated by the heroes from other major forces in the spiritual world and lose face for Maoshan, they would be too ashamed to face anyone.

After giving up the mission, the three of them immediately looked at Ding Hai and Shi Jian on the left with great interest.

These two are not easy to deal with and they don't get along with each other.

Given the personalities of these two, it is not impossible that they would fight directly for the mission.

Which is more powerful, Shi Jian's Lightning Thunder Fist or Ding Hai's Palm Thunder? We may find out today.

In an instant, the atmosphere in Chongshou Temple became subtle and tense.

Facing everyone's gaze, Shi Jian gave Ding Hai a provocative look and stepped forward: "The sect has trained disciples for so many years. I am willing to die for the sect and will never return to the sect until all enemies are defeated."

Seeing that Shi Jianzheng stood up as everyone wished, Lin Jiu and others turned their eyes to Ding Hai.

But to everyone's surprise, Ding Hai had no intention of stepping forward to snatch the mission from Shi Jian.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but feel disappointed.

In response, Ding Hai glared at everyone present.

It's not like he was born a battle maniac and he wouldn't feel comfortable if he didn't fight for a day.

Judging from what Master Qingsong said, it was clear that there were other tasks ahead.

Instead of rushing to knock Shi Jian down and snatch the first task without even hearing the whole conversation, Ding Hai thought it would be better to listen to all the tasks and then choose one that suits his taste.

what?
What if the first task is the most suitable?
It’s very simple, just knock Shi Jian down.

Seeing that no one else came forward except Shi Jian, Qinghai Zhenren nodded towards Shi Jian to indicate that the task was his.

Then he looked at Zui Dai again, bah, junior brother Qingsong Zhenren.

“The second thing is that the sect recently received a report from a branch in Fujian that there is something different about the veins in Fujian, and its source may be in the South China Sea.

The sect needs disciples to go to Fujian, survey the Feng Shui veins of Fujian, and find out the source of the abnormal vein movements.

After the mission is successfully completed, a great merit will also be awarded. Who among you is willing to go?"

"Uncle Qingsong, besides these two things, are there any other things? If so, please tell me all at once.

This way, we can make choices based on the difficulty of the matter and our own strength. "Seeing that Qingsong Zhenren was about to squeeze the toothpaste, Lou Nanguang, who had the most eccentric personality, couldn't help but stand up.

"There is one more thing, but the reward for this is only a small merit. There is something fishy going on in the Governor-General's Mansion of Liangjiang, and the sect needs someone to handle it."

True Man Qingsong didn't really want to squeeze the toothpaste. He said that before just to cooperate with his senior brother True Man Qinghai so that he could interrupt and show his presence.

Seeing that Lou Nanguang was getting a little impatient, he directly brought out the last thing that needed to be solved.

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