Chapter 69 Song Fanjing: So he has been working so hard for such a long time.
Why do you say it’s neither big nor small?

Because of one person.

A person who was unexpected and unimaginable to the entire Yunluan Mountain.
A letter was sent to Yunluanshan.

The territory of Dazhao was divided into three levels: states, prefectures, and cities.

A prefecture can be occupied by the orthodox sect, but even if the orthodox sect has a third-step master in charge, it still needs to select disciples.

Where to go for selection?

In this era, villages and towns are highly concentrated in big cities.

Therefore, even if it is a remote city, it occupies a vast area and has a population of one million. The area covered by a prefecture is more than tens of millions.

Among warriors, only one in a thousand can be considered to have good physique, while among tens of thousands of people, only one can be born with spiritual talent or above.

Although Yunluan Mountain is located at the boundary between Wutong Prefecture and the neighboring prefecture, no branch of the sect was established in Wutong Prefecture.

In addition to the wealthy families who admire Yunluan Mountain's "authentic sword energy and exquisite inheritance", they will spontaneously send their talented descendants to Yunluan Mountain to study.

The rest, mostly in the neighboring 'Shunan Prefecture' and a few other large cities, established martial arts schools and other branches.
Then he sent the most talented master in the sect to serve as the head of the academy and the master of the school to teach Yun Luan the second-rate martial arts in order to test him and accept him as a disciple.

Anyone who can cultivate the 'Water and Fire Fairy Clothes and the Zhoutian Qi Gathering' in the martial arts hall and has a solid foundation, and is still young, is qualified to be included in the mountain's disciples.

This has been the case for decades.

And if you want to further expand the sphere of influence.

On the one hand, it is necessary to deal with the government.

On the other hand, it is necessary to negotiate with the authentic major sects that have already occupied the city.

Expanding is not an easy task.

Yunluan Mountain.

Pu Zhengquan, the secular affairs elder, took the hot jade talisman handed over by Ruan Xiuxiu's master, Elder Guanjian, and carefully observed the information recorded in it. He couldn't help but think of the scene two years ago.

That year, he personally received Song Chaixin to the mountain.

Originally, he just thought that the young man had a rough life and was quite resilient, so he might be a talented person with potential, so it didn't matter if he gave him a chance.

However, he did not expect that later, because of his relationship with Song Fanjing and the discrimination due to bloodline, Song Chaixin was ostracized in the mountains and could not survive at all.

Especially, this kid is a person who never gives up.

In March, a pair of iron fists attacked Yunluanyuan, and almost none of the younger generation who had gone up the mountain in the past three years lost.

To know,
Those disciples were all young men recruited from the martial arts schools in the prefecture and the city. They were at the time of practicing Yunluan's unique skills and were full of vigor and vitality.

Not to mention that he is a half-demon.

Even if it was Young Palace Master Song Fanjing, once he developed a martial arts temperament, I'm afraid those disciples would think that they were of the same orthodox origin, and if they were given another ten years, at Song Fanjing's age, they would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with him, or even replace him.

Song Chaixin punched and kicked all those peers who discriminated against him, and that would have been fine.

But he also defeated Cui Chan, the chief of the Demon Locking Forest who was approaching!
In the past two years, Cui Chan has broken through the threshold of the 'Xiaoyao Realm' and realized the soul. If Song Fanjing had not been among his peers, he would be an undisputed prodigy in Yunluan Mountain.

In the end, he lost most of his face because of a new half-demon disciple.

Even if Cui Chan was depressed, it was not convenient to target him because of his status.

But with the Demon-Locking Forest lineage under him and so many Yunluan disciples, how could they not regard Song Chaixin as an enemy?

Even if two years have passed,
From time to time, there are still people coming into this mountain gate, still feeling grudges and thinking about the past events.

Yunluan Courtyard.

"A city guarded by a seventh-rank official. Hiss, how can the Xie family have such great power?"

"I stayed in the mountains all day and didn't pay much attention to Wutong Mansion. In the past two years, I almost forgot about this kid. I didn't expect that he would do so many deeds."

"If Ruan Xiuxiu hadn't sent me the jade talisman this time, I probably wouldn't have known that one of them became the Black Mountain Guardian and the other became the head of the Demon Hunting Division. Tsk tsk."

"There are examples of a true disciple of a martial arts sect becoming an official in the government, but why didn't you even say hello?"

"And Song Chaixin, that kid, didn't you go to Wutong Mansion a while ago? Why haven't I heard you mention him?"

Pu Zhengquan flipped through the jade talisman and looked at Elder Guan Jian in surprise.

But this old man, who usually practices sword and has a strong temper, and is the most advanced old man on the mountain except for the Yunluan Sword Master, folded his arms and crossed his legs, huddled in a corner seat, with a depressed look on his face:
"How can I care about the affairs of the younger generation?"

"She can go if she wants to."

After hearing this, Pu Zhengquan, the secular elder, smiled and didn't think much about it, thinking it was just Ruan Xiuxiu's own idea:
"Well, the little girl has been recognized by the Yunluan Sword. Her future is bound to be limitless. In this respect, she is better than her senior sister Song Fanjing."

“It’s strange to say the least.”

"The Yunluan Sword has been accumulating the authentic energy to slay demons and monsters for a hundred years. Song Fanjing has killed many demons and monsters in the past ten years. Moreover, he is born with the talent of sword bone. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case."

"Let alone a genuine magic weapon, if our Yunluan Mountain is a great power of the Daoist level, even if it is a treasure that suppresses the destiny of the Daoist, with her conditions, it should be more than enough for her to recognize her as the master. What a pity, what a pity."

Mentioning Song Fanjing, thinking of Ruan Xiuxiu's obvious thoughts, Elder Guanjian frowned:
"There is no such thing as a fixed number in this world."

"Just like that girl Song Fanjing, why did she show sympathy to a half-demon after coming down the mountain? She has killed countless demons and monsters in her life, this is not in line with common sense."

"But the boy is outstanding, so it's not in vain to save him, but..."

Elder Guan Jian seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

But after a moment, he swallowed his complaints and said:
"Old Pu, you are in charge of worldly affairs, and these things should be your responsibility. Which one of you who is in the Free and Easy Realm should be sent down the mountain to take charge of the establishment of a school?"

Pu Zhengquan stroked his beard:
"I think since Song Chaixin is still in Yunluan Mountain, and he has a relationship with Song Fanjing, their relationship will naturally not fade in the future."

"It just so happens that Cui Chan, the chief of the Demon Locking Forest, had some rifts with him in the past. As the saying goes, 'After all the hardships, brothers are still together, and all grudges are forgotten when they meet again with a smile'. It would be the best if he goes."

"It was just a dispute of pride during our youth. If Cui Chan could see that Song Chaixin has reached the position he is in today, he would still not have any complaints against Yunluan Mountain, but would have let bygones be bygones."

"I guess we can reconcile, or at least ease the relationship."

After saying that, Pu Zhengquan stood up and wrote a letter, handed it to a disciple, and asked him to deliver it to the Law Enforcement Elder in the Demon Locking Forest.

The Jade Token of Communication can transmit messages over a thousand miles as long as the medium is established, unless it is cut off by some means.

According to legend, it is a method passed down from the "Dongtian" and the outside world. It is a "miracle of the immortals". The raw materials are precious and are produced from the "spiritual mine". It is also the real hard currency after the great celestial being, except for "gold and silver".

However, we cannot reach the third step and cannot even touch it, and it is just on a mountain, so there is no need for such extravagant means. Naturally, we should send someone to pass the message, which is more convenient and easy.

As for Ruan Xiuxiu, the jade talisman was given to her by her master, and she didn't earn the money herself. She didn't feel bad about selling her father's land, so of course she didn't care.

The Demon-Locking Forest.

There are caves in the mountains where demons are imprisoned, and even those on the third level are imprisoned in them. They draw tendons and refine blood, and provide a place for the disciples of this mountain to practice. It is presided over by the Law Enforcement Elder, one of the three most powerful elders in Yunluan Mountain.

When he received the letter from Pu Zhengquan, he couldn't help but exert force in his hand that was holding the letter.

"Is it that boy?" He murmured with his eyebrows lowered.

His evaluation of Song Chaixin back then was that the four major realms of Burning Dragon Blood and Wuguan Foundation Building would not be able to stop him in a short period of time.

But the law enforcement elder did not expect that he would go this far.

Even if one still dislikes Song Chaixin's background, one cannot help but look at him with awe.

after all,

People with potential can only be admired.

But people with strength
Wherever you go, you will be respected.

"Master, are you looking for me?"

Having just finished honing his soul and put away a "visualization map" left by the law enforcement elder, Cui Chan, with a serious look on his face, came hurriedly:
"What's the matter?"

Looking at the disciple standing in front of him with a spirited look and holding a sword, the law enforcement elder hummed and seemed to be thinking:
"Have you been to your senior sister's place recently?"

Cui Chan let out an "ah" and scratched his head:

"Well, I went there. I wanted to ask Senior Sister for her experience in condensing a 'mid-grade' elixir. If I can cultivate Yuandan in the future, I can also have the qualifications of a mid-grade elixir. There is hope for the fourth step in the future!"

The law enforcement elder smiled:
"is it?"

"But Song Fanjing didn't see you."

Cui Chan's expression froze for a moment:
"Although Senior Sister has already condensed the elixir, she is almost there, but the most important step in nurturing the elixir is to unite the 'essence, energy and spirit'. Right now, the spirit and soul have not yet united with the elixir, and there is still a little bit missing."

"It is also appropriate for you to not see me and practice wholeheartedly."

The law enforcement elder glanced at the embarrassed disciple and did not continue asking. Instead, he said:

"Yunluan Mountain is going to open up a branch in a big city. This is a good job for training. Do you want to go?"

Cui Chan was cheered up:
"You want me to be the leader of a branch? It's not impossible, but..."

He hesitated a little:

"But if that's the case, Senior Sister's 'Alchemy Ceremony' is only two months away. Wouldn't it be too late for her by then?" The Law Enforcement Elder snorted.
"Don't worry, you can definitely catch up."

"Because the garrison of that big city will definitely come back to watch the ceremony, and it was Song Fanjing who personally invited him."

"You can come back with me when the time comes, right?"

Cui Chan finally felt relieved after hearing what the law enforcement elder said, but then he couldn't help but feel curious:
"It would be great if you could come back, but..."

"Who on earth is this person that Senior Sister can personally invite him?"

"Since he is a seventh-rank official guarding a city, he should also be a well-known free and easy master. Maybe I have heard of his name."

The law enforcement elder looked strange: "Of course you have heard of his name."

Cui Chan became interested: "Oh? Who is this person?"

"Yunluan Mountain, the outer disciple of the Menial Services Court, Song Chaixin." The law enforcement elder flicked the appointment letter from Pu Zhengquan from his sleeve, and it fell into the hands of Cui Chan, who was originally full of high spirits, but in a flash, his face turned dazed.

Then he put his hands behind his back and entered the Demon-Locking Forest.

Only the chief disciple was left, standing in a daze, as if he had not reacted.

Yunluan Mountain, the highest peak!

Genting Tianchi.

The mist is like precious light, crystal clear and dazzling.

"Crash."

The Moonlight Pool is nine feet in area and is made entirely of carved dark green jade.

There was a woman, with her black hair tied up with a jade hairpin, her whole body immersed in a clear pool as clear as the moon, with only her white and tender shoulders exposed to the air full of vitality.

The splashing sound of the clear spring, mixed with the thin mist, added a hazy color to it.

Song Fanjing was wearing a thin yellow gauze dress, sitting cross-legged in the most precious place in the entire Yunluan Mountain, in the Yueyoutian Lake, nursing a 'Yuandan' condensed by Huangting.

This heavenly lake is a treasure land that was opened up after the current generation of Yunluan Sword Master ascended the throne.

Outsiders don’t know the details, they only know the mystery.

A free and easy master in the Great Innate Realm can use the water from the pool to temper his body and harmonize the five spirits, which will increase the probability of condensing the Yuandan.

Such a precious land is extremely rare even in authentic heritage.

The Yueyoutian Lake contains unparalleled essence.

Take a handful of clear spring water and put it outside, it will be like a big pill. Swallow it into your stomach and it will be a great tonic.

It is especially beneficial when one is in seclusion, such as Song Fanjing is experiencing right now.

This pool played an indispensable role in her being able to accumulate energy to perfection and refine a 'medium quality' Yuandan.

but,

Outsiders don’t know the details of Tianchi.

But vaguely, every time a ray of moonlight seeped into her body and resonated with her blood
Song Fanjing, one can roughly guess where the essence comes from.

She was sucking her mother's blood to forge the true elixir of the Great Dao.

Since Song Chaixin left,

It has been more than a year since Song Fanjing achieved perfect freedom and perfection, drawing spring water from the Yueyou Lake in Tianchi Lake to condense the Yuan Dan.

She knew nothing about what was happening on the mountain or in the mountains.

She didn't know what had happened in Yunluan Mountain in the past two years;
I wonder if the Yunluan Sword Master, who had been in seclusion all year round, finally got what he wanted.
She didn't know that Ruan Xiuxiu had mastered the Yunluan Sword that she couldn't hold, and even went down the mountain to become the head of the Demon Hunting Division;

do not know.
In just the past month, my mission has almost been completed.

Then he followed the rules and held the "Yuan Dan Ceremony". He began to recuperate in the Moon Pool, and at the same time, he used his own name as an instruction to distribute invitations, inviting fellow practitioners from all over the world to go to Yunluan to witness and celebrate.

but,

She doesn't know anything.
But I only know the great deeds of one person.

Only she can see the "page of the golden book" she carries.
The past two years have not been peaceful.

The words flow on the golden pages.

The deeds that should have been recorded about her in the past two years were instead recorded about another person.

[The time you spent in seclusion in the Moon Lake to condense the elixir]

[Unable to bear the hardship you endured at Yunluan Mountain, Song Chaixin resolutely went down the mountain to join the Xie family.]

[Three months of training, six months of cold and heat, he shook Xie's house with his fists, hunted down demons and killed monsters, and became the leader]

[One year later, Song Chai Xin set foot on the ancient road of Jieying, challenged the Martial Temple, and participated in the creation of the world with the younger generation of Dazhao Shenjing, and arrived at the 'Great Xiantian'.]

[At the age of seventeen, he was appointed as the guardian of Black Mountain. Because he missed you and wanted to change the reputation of Yunluan Mountain, he, as a seventh-rank guardian, gave Yunluan Mountain the qualification to develop a "city-level branch" with a letter, which was worth a thousand gold.]

One legendary event after another is recorded like a record, without any details or specific secrets.

But after being recorded in this "page of the golden book",
It seemed as if everything the young and vigorous garrison commander named Song Chai Xin had done was because of her.

Song Fanjing covered his chest with his hands, his heart was beating rapidly.

During the more than one year that Yuan Dan was in seclusion, she was silently looking at this page of the golden book.

At first, she was surprised because her own fate was no longer involved.

But later on, I got used to it.

It was as if she was looking in a mirror, watching the young man whom she had brought out of the quagmire, experiencing his own life, which was quite interesting.

Just as she watched, she found that her thoughts were a little different, and this 'Golden Page' seemed to understand her particularly well, or was deliberately guiding her to think in some beautiful ways.

Originally, it was just a little bit 'strange'.

But as time goes by, water dripping through the stone will eventually wear away the stone.

A sense of strangeness grew bigger and bigger, causing her to suddenly wake up every time she closed her eyes and found that her life in the past three years could not get around those three words,

Song Chaixin.

The elixir has been accomplished, the mind and soul have merged. At this time, even the slightest throbbing may touch the heartstrings and amplify them.

When Song Fanjing saw it,

Song Chaixin even forgave her and showed kindness to Yunluan Mountain. He also became strong enough to no longer be ignored or belittled.
She suddenly had an illusion.

If I just leave like this, hiding my identity for the rest of my life, watching this little kid walk out of my life, letting go of my obsession, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea.

The slender jade fingers hooked up a pool of dark spring. Song Fanjing lifted her jade neck slightly, twisted her fingers and touched her Adam's apple, letting it slide down from the collarbone little by little and soak into the gauze dress.

Her body is exquisitely slender and as white as jade, and the faint fragrance she exudes is full of charm.

Just like a white fox coming down from the snowy mountains, charming and playful.

It’s just that in the past, the bloody smell and cold faces covered it up and no one noticed this.

Looking through the spring water at his own crystal clear eyes, Song Fanjing suddenly smiled:
"It turns out that he has worked so hard for such a long time."

"That,"

"If I reach the third step, I will grant him the title of 'True Transmission' and accept him as my disciple. This way, I can have a reasonable title and teach him the True Transmission of Yunluan."

"If you really count it."

"It's actually a little inappropriate for him to call me 'sister'."

Song Fanjing is six or seven years younger than Xie Wei. In a sense, they can be considered to be of the same generation.

To say something arrogant
Even asking Song Chaixin to call her "Aunt Song" would not be excessive.

But which woman is willing to admit that she is old?

What's more, it was Song Fanjing who was almost at the prime of his life and had cultivated the Yuandan!
Even though she didn't like this Yunluan Mountain.

But if you take this step, your life will have more possibilities and more confidence.

Thinking like this,

Song Fanjing felt happy, which was rare for him. He hummed a song that he was not very good at and that was not very nice to hear, with some anticipation.

He wanted to use his most "graceful" Yuandan Ceremony to see what kind of changes Song Chai Xin had undergone in the past two years.

Judging from just a few words, it's quite genius.

But there is no genius in the world better than Song Fanjing!
You are always higher!

(ps: 5K, there is another chapter later, I only wrote K yesterday, what a sin QAQ!)
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