Chapter 172: 125, Heading to Die Shan Island, and Gathering the Ten Fairy Orders (8K Big Chapter)_4
Half a day later, he had set up the Spirit-Gathering Array inside the cabin.
All the spiritual energy in the cabin was drawn into the Spirit-Gathering Array. At the same time, Xu Xing placed a large number of Spirit Shells around the array for it to absorb.
The concentration of spiritual energy is three-fifths that of Biyuan Mountain.
But the consumption of Spirit Shells is too high. I’ve used thirty Spirit Shells in such a short time. If this continues, thousands of Spirit Shells will be consumed in less than a month.
Only after this test did Xu Xing realize the value of the Biyuan Mountain Cave Mansion.
At this time, he didn’t waste a single moment.
He started Qi Refinement.
When the Spirit-Gathering Array ceased operating, an attendant knocked on the door of the Flying Boat, announcing that they had reached the Western Sea.
This is Sealed Demon Island?
Xu Xing disembarked from the Flying Boat and flew along the coast. He was astonished to see the vast and boundless giant island before him.
According to his estimation, this island was at least half the size of Fengxi Country. And this was merely one of the larger islands in the western archipelago of Wangchuan Sea. If not for Sealed Demon Island possessing the most abundant spiritual energy, the Pan Palace would not have chosen to establish itself here. In the Western Sea of Wangchuan Sea, there are islands even larger than Sealed Demon Island.
After a short while, Xu Xing arrived at a palace paved with jade and supported by golden wood columns.
The words "Sealed Demon Pan Palace" were inscribed on it.
The Pan Palace holds three public lectures every year, in March, August, and December. Each lecture lasts for a month and is free of charge. Teachings on array techniques, alchemy, weapon refining, Cultivation methods, and more are available.
External Cultivators may attend, or choose not to.
In addition, there are private teaching classes. Whenever a Senior has free time, they will post a notice for a private class in the lecture hall. The price is generally over one thousand Spirit Shells. Of course, free private classes also exist, though they are infrequent. Private classes typically last for more than half a month.
Inside the Administrative Hall, the Deacon handling Xu Xing’s registration for the Sealed Demon Pan Palace spoke at length about the important things to note after entry.
At this moment, Xu Xing coughed lightly to interrupt the Deacon. "Senior Brother, I have a wild fruit here that I picked from the mountain forest. It’s not worth much, but I would like Senior Brother to taste it, as a small gesture from your Junior Brother."
As he spoke, he handed the Deacon a Jade Box.
The box contained the Cold Smoke Fruit that Song Knife had given him previously.
Upon seeing the Jade Box, the Deacon, who initially had a hint of displeasure on his face, immediately put on a smile. "Junior Brother, you’re too kind. It’s just a wild fruit; what’s there to taste?"
He nonchalantly tucked the Jade Box into his sleeve.
Immediately after, the Deacon handed Xu Xing a Jade Gui about two inches wide. "This Jade Gui can transmit messages over a thousand li. Essentially, all islands under the rule of our Flying Feather Immortal Palace possess these message-transmitting Jade Gui."
"Whenever any Senior has free time to give lessons, I will use this Jade Gui to notify you, Junior Brother, so you can reserve a spot first. You should know, private classes usually have limited spots, and the Sect Seniors generally prefer tranquility."
After some conversation, Xu Xing learned this Deacon’s name: Zheng Ai.
"Minister Zheng, besides these public lectures and private classes," Xu Xing asked again, "I wonder if there are any other opportunities to learn the profound principles of Cultivation?"
"Simple," Minister Zheng nodded slightly. "Just pay ten thousand Spirit Shells to the Pan Palace, and a corresponding Sect Senior will provide a month of instruction. Junior Brother Xu, you should know that while ten thousand Spirit Shells is a considerable sum for us, it’s merely a small token for the Sect Seniors. This is a benevolent policy of the Sect; each External Cultivator can apply for this once every five years."
Public lectures! Private classes! One-on-one tutoring!
These three options were available for the Commoner Ascetic Monks to choose from.
I wonder if Giant Sword Daoist Monarch has any free time...
Xu Xing recalled Fengping Valley mentioning that Giant Sword Daoist Monarch’s lifespan was nearing its end.
Clearly, private tutoring and paying for instruction from Sect Seniors were both excellent opportunities to build a closer relationship with them.
"Junior Brother Xu, unfortunately," Minister Zheng chuckled, "Giant Sword Daoist Monarch’s classes are already scheduled out for the next thirty years. You’re not the only disciple, Junior Brother Xu, who has their sights set on Giant Sword Daoist Monarch. I recommend you consider requesting instruction from Lan Pu Daoist Monarch."
At this point, he added via voice transmission, "According to outside estimates, Lan Pu Daoist Monarch only has about two hundred years of lifespan remaining. He might be looking to take on disciples."
Lan Pu Daoist Monarch?
Xu Xing nodded and said nothing further.
If Lan Pu Daoist Monarch were truly a prize, he’d likely be sought after by many, just like Giant Sword Daoist Monarch. The Cold Smoke Fruit I gave Minister Zheng was decent, but not valuable enough for him to reveal any major secrets.
Seeing Xu Xing’s lack of response, Minister Zheng knew the topic was closed.
However, he wasn’t particularly concerned and changed the subject. "Junior Brother, your Folding Mountain Island is where the Immortal Workshops for several nearby islands are located. I have a few fellow junior brothers who wish to sell the resources from their respective islands. What are your thoughts, Junior Brother Xu?"
This...
Xu Xing’s eyes flashed.
Although External Cultivators could receive a fifty percent share of the profits, these Resources ultimately belonged to the Sect for collection. Centralizing Resources, with monopolized buying and selling, has always been how Major Sects generate profit.
It was similar to the Imperial Court’s salt and iron monopoly.
Now that Minister Zheng was asking him to sell resources, it meant violating the Sect’s rules.
Minister Zheng likely suggested this because Xu Xing’s earlier bribe led him to believe Xu Xing was a cunning individual. Of course, Minister Zheng wasn’t being too direct; ’resources’ didn’t necessarily mean official Sect Resources.