Bayue Weiban

Chapter 369 A Surprising Reason

Lin Miaoyi's suggestion had indeed reminded Ji Yuan. If this opportunity were missed, it would be difficult to encounter another like it.

Although this would greatly increase the burden on him and Xuantian Peak, the resources consumed annually and monthly for the cultivation of several inner disciples were not a small sum.

However, with his current financial resources, he could persevere for a few years. As development progressed, and he thoroughly mastered the method of Water Refining into Pills, along with the experience and insights of a Pill Dao Grandmaster, he believed it would not be a problem.

"But how can we offer enough temptation to make them join Xuantian Peak?"

Li Junxian frowned and asked.

The reason many disciples who had qualified for promotion had not yet entered the inner sect was that they were choosing which peak to join. Different inheritances had a significant impact on one's future.

This was a matter concerning their own future and could not be taken lightly. Once they joined a certain peak, they could never change their allegiance for the rest of their lives.

Lu Yuzhe and Zheng Jiaxing were relatively easy. With the precious quota for the Spiritual Spring, there was no need to think twice; they would definitely not refuse.

Cultivation techniques could be obtained from the sect's library, as could the teachings of predecessors. One could also spend merit points to seek opportunities for guidance from an elder or even a peak master.

Even magical treasures, artifacts, and other spiritual items could be obtained from places like the Qiankun Pavilion by spending merit points.

However, something like the Spiritual Spring, which could permanently enhance one's physique and spiritual roots, and provide prolonged states of enlightenment, could not be easily obtained by spending merit points.

If this opportunity were missed, they might never encounter it again in their lifetime, and naturally, they would not let it slip away.

But for the other disciples, the situation was somewhat different. Without the opportunity to enjoy the Spiritual Spring, what else could be offered to attract them?

"The Spiritual Spring is not a one-time thing. If materials are gathered in the future, it can be rebuilt," Ji Yuan mused. "Even if the effect is not maximized, other spiritual items can be used as substitutes."

Even though this would greatly reduce the effectiveness of the Spiritual Spring, for ordinary inner disciples, it was already a rare opportunity, comparable in importance to a significant heritage site of a particular lineage.

Moreover, the method for constructing the Spiritual Spring was only held by him, besides the Nine Xuan Sect. As for Li Buwei and Zhou Lianying, although they also held the method, they lacked the ability and dared not construct it or disseminate it.

Otherwise, once the news leaked, the first ones to come knocking would be the Golden Core cultivators of the Nine Xuan Sect.

"Indeed, rather than competing with hundreds of inner disciples, or even geniuses among them, it's better to directly join Xuantian Peak," Li Junxian nodded, clearly agreeing.

At least, given Xuantian Peak's current situation, it would not recruit a large number of disciples for the next twenty to thirty years.

This meant that as long as they joined now, they would definitely have a chance to enjoy the weakened Spiritual Spring, and would not have to compete with others.

If their fortune allowed, they might even enjoy the complete version of the Spiritual Spring.

Such benefits were enough to make those disciples make their choice, and Ji Yuan believed that the vast majority would be willing to join Xuantian Peak.

"I will trouble you two to accompany me to meet these outer disciples," Ji Yuan said with a smile, looking at the two before him.

If it were only him or Lin Miaoyi, their persuasiveness would be somewhat lacking. But with Li Junxian and Zheng Wanrong added, the situation would be different.

Both of them ranked among the top ten outer disciples. After several experiences and opportunities, they had both broken through to the late stage of the Enlightenment realm and possessed suitable magical artifacts.

Their standing among some disciples was already quite high. With these two accompanying him, it would naturally add much credibility.

As for this suggestion, Li Junxian and Zheng Wanrong naturally had no objections. They had been wondering how to repay Ji Yuan for the Spiritual Spring quota he had gifted them. Now that they could contribute a little, they would naturally do their best.

Thus, while the sky was still bright, the four of them immediately set off. Their first target was Lu Yuzhe, who had a somewhat solitary nature.

This person, regardless of his talent or his well-known temperament, was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. At least, from his past actions, it could be seen that if he received kindness, he would repay it tenfold.

However, even though Ji Yuan already knew of Lu Yuzhe's solitary nature, he had not expected that this person would not reside in the outer disciples' living quarters, but instead came to a remote bamboo forest and built a house by cutting down green bamboos himself.

When the group arrived, they saw a teenager, about eighteen or nineteen years old, with rolled-up sleeves and trouser legs, standing in the muddy ground tending to medicinal herbs.

Judging by his technique, he was already extremely proficient in this regard, no less than an ordinary alchemist.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Li, Senior Sister Zheng, Senior Sister Lin."

Upon seeing them, Lu Yuzhe quickly put down the medicine shovel in his hand and stepped forward to greet them.

Despite being of higher cultivation and strength than the three before him, he adopted a very humble posture, even appearing somewhat reserved.

When his gaze fell upon Ji Yuan, the person clearly froze, not knowing how to address him for a moment.

Seeing this, Lin Miaoyi stepped forward and slowly explained their intentions, her words carefully chosen, guiding the other's emotions step by step, trying her best to make him make a decision favorable to Ji Yuan and the others.

However, to everyone's surprise, after Lin Miaoyi finished speaking, and before she could prepare her next words, Lu Yuzhe suddenly nodded.

"I am willing."

He looked at them and said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan blinked, worried he had misheard, and then looked at the others around him.

Seeing that everyone had the same expression, he finally realized, and was at a loss for words to describe it.

He had originally expected to spend some effort and prove that what he said was true, but unexpectedly, the other party agreed so readily.

"I know Xuantian Peak has very few people and is very quiet," Lu Yuzhe said earnestly. His expressionless yet serious gaze earned him favor from the group.

However, after hearing this, Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel a little dejected. He hadn't expected the other party to agree so readily for this reason alone, and he also felt that this reason was somewhat strange...

"I can help persuade Zheng Jiaxing," Lu Yuzhe volunteered when he learned that they intended to find Zheng Jiaxing next.

On the way, the group learned that this solitary boy and the lively and cheerful Zheng Jiaxing had been good friends for many years.