louisehourcade Chapter 146: Mu Qiang
Chapter 146: Mu Qiang
Chapter 146: Adoration of the Strong
On Tianshu Peak.
Qian Zibin seemed to be living there;
No matter when Li Lan came, he could always see him.
“Oh? Senior Brother Li, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?
What brings you here—
Hey?!
Senior Brother, your—your Realm… you’re already at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage?
Qian Zibin was joking when his Divine Sense swept over Li Lan, and his eyes suddenly widened. He, who was always eloquent, started to stutter.
Li Lan did not deliberately suppress his Realm or hide his strength.
In this Guangji Sect,
Cultivators at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage were common and not at all rare.
“I had an Epiphany two days ago and took a risky attempt, which led to this fortunate Breakthrough.
I am truly ashamed that I only reached this Realm at the age of thirty-three.”
Li Lan said with a humble bow.
The surprise in Qian Zibin’s eyes lingered; it wasn't that he hadn't seen Cultivators at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage before.
When he first met Li Lan,
He saw that the other party was already old but was still only at the Lingqi Middle Stage Realm,
So he categorized him among those with no potential, not worth deep acquaintance.
Qian Zibin originally thought that Li Lan would stop there for the rest of his life, unable to advance further.
However, he didn't expect that in just about three years, the other party had successfully achieved a Breakthrough.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself,
What kind of Spiritual Root Aptitude does this Senior Brother Li have?
And how did he manage to make a comeback in such a short time, causing me to misjudge him?
Could it be that he suddenly had some fortuitous encounter?
These questions were destined to remain unanswered,
Any Cultivator traveling outside would never easily reveal their personal information.
After all, a slight mistake could lead to a major issue concerning one’s life and safety.
Although Qian Zibin was young, he had been in business since childhood for many years,
And he quickly adjusted his emotions.
He smiled and cupped his hands in congratulations, saying:
“Congratulations, Senior Brother Jiang Chuan, for your late blooming and Breakthrough to the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage.
From now on, you will completely escape this sea of suffering, and your days will be much better.”
Qian Zibin naturally changed ‘Senior Brother Li’ to ‘Senior Brother Jiang Chuan’,
Subtly shortening the distance between them.
Li Lan noticed this detail but did not point it out.
He was slightly puzzled and asked curiously:
“What sea of suffering? What do you mean by that, Junior Brother Zibin?”
Qian Zibin intended to establish a new relationship with him, so he became more talkative.
“Senior Brother Jiang Chuan probably doesn’t know yet, right?
In these great Sects, not only are the official Disciples and Elders divided into ranks,
We Named Disciples are the same.
If you observe carefully, you will find that the Sect tasks that Named Disciples at the Qi Refining Stage and Lingqi Middle Stage can receive are vastly different.
Although the Sect tasks for Qi Refining Stage Disciples are not difficult to perform, they require a lot of time.
Not only are they time-consuming and laborious, but the Spirit Stones they can earn are also pitifully small, with almost no profit.”
Li Lan pondered for a while and found that it was indeed true.
Picking spiritual plants, refining low-grade Medicinal Pills, and so on, were just as the other party said:
Although not difficult, they were time-consuming and laborious, typical thankless Sect tasks.
Qian Zibin paused slightly, seeing that Li Lan did not refute,
And was listening attentively, he continued:
“The Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage is different.
Disciples at this Realm are pillars of strength in the Three Great Sects and various Families.
With a certain Magical Artifact foundation, there’s naturally no need to do those Sect tasks with no threshold.
The Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts they refine independently are far superior in quality to those refined at the Qi Refining Stage and Lingqi Middle Stage.
Assisting those Junior Martial Uncles at the Foundation Establishment Stage in Alchemy and Artifact Refining can also greatly help them.
If they participate in the struggle to seize Spiritual Veins,
They will also be cultivated as main forces by the Sect.
None of these benefits are something that Disciples at the Lingqi Middle Stage could even dream of.
With so many benefits,
Senior Brother Jiang Chuan, don’t you agree that Named Disciples who reach the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage have boundless prospects and a promising future?”
Li Lan finally understood.
He said thoughtfully:
“Junior Brother means that Cultivators who reach the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage, even if they are Named Disciples, will be given special attention by the Sect?
Not only will the available Sect tasks increase, but the Spirit Stones that can be earned and the time required will also be greatly improved?”
Qian Zibin nodded and praised:
“Senior Brother Jiang Chuan is indeed exceptionally intelligent and grasps things quickly. In just a few words, he saw through the similar essence between Sects and Families.
Which Loose Cultivator who can Cultivate to the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage independently isn't profit-driven and exceptionally pragmatic?
If they aren't given more benefits, they could just go to other places to be Named Disciples and serve others.
As for the specific amount of preferential treatment you can receive, Senior Brother Fan will introduce it to you in detail later.”
Li Lan and Qian Zibin talked as they entered the Tian Shu Pavilion.
Senior Brother Fan was still busy with his tasks,
Although this place was safe, it seemed to have an endless supply of Sect tasks.
The old man’s Cultivation Base remained stagnant, just as it was when Li Lan last saw him.
Li Lan estimated that with how busy this guy was, he probably didn't have much time for meditation and Cultivation.
“Senior Brother Fan, Senior Brother Jiang Chuan and I are here to take on Sect tasks.”
Before they even got close,
Qian Zibin said with a playful smile.
Senior Brother Fan didn’t even lift his head and joked.
“You, young Qian, why are you thinking of taking Sect tasks instead of going out to drum up business?
Our Sect is preparing to retake the Hengshan Spiritual Vein soon. Do you dare to take on this task?”
After he finished speaking,
Senior Brother Fan suddenly felt a name sound familiar.
Jiang Chuan?
A year and a half ago,
The Li Jiangchuan who got lucky and was set up as an example by the Sect, causing a huge stir?
Senior Brother Fan then lifted his head, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
“Let me guess, young Li, you’ve squandered all the Sect’s extra rewards, and that’s why you were forced to come out of seclusion? Or is it—?”
However,
He hadn't finished speaking when he stopped abruptly, like a rooster whose neck was choked.
The sneer in his eyes was replaced by shock, awe, and other emotions,
And the mockery instantly froze on his face, looking exceptionally comical.
“This—young Li, you—… *cough cough*, Senior Brother Li, when did you advance to the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage? Why so sudden?”
Senior Brother Fan wanted to question him, but halfway through, he realized his tone was wrong,
And quickly changed his attitude, standing up and bowing respectfully.
Li Lan showed no change in expression at this sight,
But he sighed inwardly, realizing that the Cultivation World truly valued strength above all else.
To make this old man with a long beard, half a foot in the grave,
Respectfully call a Cultivator significantly younger than himself ‘Senior Brother,’ it could only be due to strength.
“Just luck.”
Li Lan said with a calm smile,
Repeating the same explanation he had given to Qian Zibin.
After explaining,
He then asked calmly:
“Junior Brother Fan, I now wish to serve the Sect.
I wonder what Sect tasks are suitable for me in the Tian Shu Pavilion right now?”