Cihangdao Mountain has its own differences between the mountain and the mountain.
It is limited to the Jiuxian Waterfall on the mountainside.
The true disciples live on the mountain, and the inner disciples practice at the foot of the mountain.
When the disciples at the foot of the mountain were practicing, they looked up and saw that above their heads, the lake was empty and the water was flying into the Nine Immortals Gorge.
The rocks on both sides of the gorge are as if they were split, and the cliffs are as tall as tens of thousands of feet. The waterfall is choked by the rocks, and finally it falls from the sky in anger, with flying jets and impact. It really seems like the Daoshan mountain divides the world into two parts.
As the deputy leader of Cihang's lineage, Xiao Langao likes to stand on the mountain platform next to the Nine Immortals Waterfall at this time.
Because here you can just look up at the jade waterfall bursting out from the cliffs like the mouth of an urn, rising from the sky.
If the weather is still good, you can still see the rising sun emerging from the top of the cliff and sinking into the water waves.
Then the sun's halo covers it, and the light flows.
Be like the sun rising again.
In this grand scene of heaven and earth, it is possible to expand one's mind and make the martial artist's spirit harmonize with heaven and earth.
"Unfortunately, today is not a good time."
Xiao Langao sighed softly and shook his head.
No longer nostalgic for the scene in front of me, I turned around and left.
And just as he was about to set off, two deacons from Cihang's lineage quickly stepped forward.
"Pulse head."
The two of them bowed and saluted.
"The list of the second round of Category A selection has been compiled. Please take a look."
One of them took out a dossier from his sleeve and handed it over.
"It's really busy over there."
Xiao Langao took it, looked at it twice and nodded.
The Category A transfer was proposed by the government forces headed by the Yuhou Mansion, at the expense of many resources, in order to send out a large number of disciples from the state's major sects.
The amount of resources among them is directly proportional to the strength and realm of the selected warriors.
There are some resources that even he can't help but look at.
Secretly sighing at his generosity.
"It's not bad. No changes are needed in the personnel. Well, let's add another one to pass on."
After reading ten lines at a glance, Xiao Langao said softly.
Put the file in your sleeve.
Seeing that the two people had not left yet, but followed closely behind them, they were stunned.
"Is there anything else?"
One of them nodded solemnly, then bowed.
Xiao Langao understood and stopped.
Soon, a sound as thin as a mosquito's fly reached my ears.
When Xiao Langao heard the sound, he paused slightly, then frowned.
"I understand, don't mention this matter again, just go and do your business."
The two bowed and left.
"It's really... a troubled time."
Xiao Langao saw the two people retreat and continue walking.
This time we walked towards the mountain.
On the upper part of Cihang Dao Mountain, the scenery is more beautiful and the mountain is more open. Behind the Dao Hall, there is also a waterfall.
Next to the waterfall, you can see a thatched cottage and several spiritual fields. The water vapor from the waterfall is dense, and a rainbow light appears.
For a moment, people felt that the mountains were no longer high, and that they felt like immortals and spirits.
Xiao Langao approached leisurely.
The spiritual field is surrounded by exquisite fences and flower stands, and is planted with fruits and vegetables, as well as several lush fruit trees.
Just among the flower fields, under the smallest fruit tree, there was an old man in Yiyi clothes sitting cross-legged.
The old man is very old, but he has a childish face with white hair and a rosy face. He is only wearing Taoist robes, but he is holding a scroll of Buddhist scriptures in his hand.
It is unimaginable for the world to imagine that most of the Cihang Taoists in Lingtai are female cultivators, but the two leaders of the channel are all men.
Xiao Langao walked up to the Taoist and bowed slightly.
"Senior brother, the Yuhou Mansion has sent manpower again for the second Category A selection."
The Taoist did not speak immediately.
After three or four breaths, put the Buddhist scripture aside and stand up slowly.
"The ebb and flow of the tide are determined. We benefit from the rise of the Yang tide, so we will naturally suffer the consequences. Taizhou will sink, and we in Huaizhou will naturally suffer this disaster, sooner or later."
The Taoist's voice was neither sad nor happy, just like a farmer in a common village talking about how the harvest was this year. His tone was calm and gentle. When you listen carefully, you feel a little sad.
"It's just that sooner or later, we couldn't break through that step. It's a pity."
"The difficulty of martial arts is as difficult as climbing to the sky. Every step depends on seeking truth and truth. I believe that senior brother has already eliminated the false and retained the true. It is only time to overcome that step."
Xiao Langao said softly with a respectful look on his face.
Looking at the Taoist in front of me, I admire him from the bottom of my heart.
You must know that in the past, Cihang's lineage could be said to be a true lineage of Buddhism, but after all, its power was not strong and it was only second-rate.
But since the Taoist master Jue'an came to the throne, fellow Buddhists and Taoists have directly pushed Cihang's lineage to its true peak.
"Cut out ignorance and seek the sword of wisdom, relieve suffering and obtain Cihang.
When I was young, I realized the meaning of clearing the light and dark room and sailing through the sea of wisdom. I realized that I could not achieve enlightenment by relying solely on Buddhist teachings, so I drew parallels with Taoist classics..."
Jue'an looked at the short, obviously malnourished fruit trees behind him, and after a few breaths, he shook his head slightly.
"However, in old age, although the realm has improved, it is still unable to follow the path of Taoism and Buddha. As a result, Taoism is not Taoism, and Buddha is not Buddha. How can this be considered true?"
Xiao Langao didn't know what to say. He just felt that the topic was being talked about to death, so he had to change the topic:
"Not long ago, Senior Nephew Xuejun summoned the Seven Ghosts of Meishan to leave with your order. Not long ago, the favorite child of Lingtai Sect also just left the mountain for something. I think this is inappropriate..."
"You don't need to ask me about these little things. After all, it's just the struggle of the younger generation."
Jue'an was startled and then said.
"This... as far as I know, the one on Lingtai Mountain is interested in that boy after all..."
Xiao Langao reminded.
"If it is proven that the Great Enlightenment does not experience life and death in the ten directions, if he dies casually, it can only be said that Li Shenxiu made a mistake in paying. If he survives, well, you can just have a backup gift for Mr. Xue to send to you."
Jue'an said softly, his tone calm.
"In this incident in Taizhou, you should pay more attention to that place and... Luojia Mountain. I suspect something big will happen in Luojia Mountain."
Jiuzhou in Chixian is connected with the same energy, and the Yinxu Lake changes. Luojia Mountain will definitely be implicated. This is inevitable.
"This is good, senior brother."
Xiao Langao vaguely felt that something was wrong with Jue'an's behavior, but he didn't know how to refute, so he had to agree.
"The Taizhou Incident and the handover between the two worlds, the arrival of the other side should not be far away."
Jue'an's eyes are deep, and his hair and beard are hanging down and moving with the wind.
"I heard that during the Tianqing battle, the great ancestor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, with the fortune of eight hundred years of dynasty, almost took half a step forward in the body of the Dharma, and he was already considered to be the first in the realm since ancient times.
As a result, a man in yellow walked out of the Thousand Feathers Realm. Even if he fought in a foreign land, he was still on a par with the old Taizu. Such strength..."
"well...."
Jue'an sighed softly,
"If we can take one step, no, half a step, that would be great."
Lingmiao City is a hundred miles away.
Inside the carriage.
Lin Mo opened the curtain and looked out the window.
Lingmiao City is located in the mountains, and there are mountains and forests all over the place. Even the official road passes through deep forests.
It was almost winter at this time, and the woods on both sides of the official road were also glowing with a strong yellow-red color.
When the wind blows, the leaves flutter and fly across the sky like a dead butterfly.
The sound of wheels running over blades can be heard in my ears, and I can see that there will be no shortage of vehicles behind me.
At least it’s more lively than when I came from Huaiping.
Lin Mo listened intently, thoughts flashing through his mind.
"This is your first time going out since you joined the sect."
Wu Yang was sitting on the opposite side, looking out of the car window as well, and said softly.
"As the new year approaches, Lingmiao City can be said to be more lively and profitable, and we have only set up a small office in the city. The harvest in the past half month is comparable to half a year in some big cities.
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"Is it so rich?" Lin Mo was also a little surprised.
He guessed that the profits of Lingmiao City, which relied on mountains and surrounded by mountains, would be huge, but he did not expect it to be so huge.
You must know that the office set up by Blue Split Whale in Lingmiao City has only twenty people including all the personnel, which is only one tenth of that of a large city of the same level.
The profit was actually so much higher.
"Yes, it is so rich. However, although the cake is big, if you want to enter, you still need tickets. If you don't win the first prize in the big exam, this office will definitely not be established."
Wu Yang sighed.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and with such high profits involved, it is naturally even more so.
Due to its special geographical location, Lingmiao City has a strong atmosphere of rivers and lakes.
If you don't have the endorsement of someone from the Lingtai Sect and enter the hall rashly, you will only be ostracized.
This kind of exclusion is very terrible. It is definitely not a master. A great master can solve it.
After all, with the support of the Emperor Gaozong in the state, no one can predict how complicated the relationship between a random trading company will be.
Therefore, the entire Lingmiao City can be said to be a circle.
If you can get in, you can do some business and be full of food. If you can't get in, even a dragon crossing the river will have to lie on the ground.
The importance of relationships is several levels higher than that in Huaiping City.
Therefore, when looking at Lin Mo, in addition to the fear of strength, there was also a bit of awe of his status.
For a big shot of this level, and with the support of the Lingtai Sect, God knows where he will end up.
"I've never heard you say this." Lin Mo became interested.
I had wondered before, could it be that doing business in Lingmiao City was really just making money, but now I understand the secret.
"As a subordinate, I will definitely solve what I can solve by myself, and I will trouble adults if I can't solve it."
Wu Yang shook his head and smiled humbly.
"After you return to the sect, I will introduce you to a senior brother. Since the benefits are so great, I might as well let you go some more."
Lin Mo thought for a while and then said.
He planned to introduce Wu Yang to Qi Sun and borrow a tiger skin.
After all, when a martial artist practices martial arts, he must have a rich and powerful partner.
A pair of medicinal soup, a bottle of elixir, and a magical weapon are all worth countless amounts of money.
If you work together to do business, you will share the risks. With Qi Sun's status, the business scale will inevitably expand ten times in a short period of time.
"If you really have something to do with it, sir, that would be great."
Wu Yang was shocked. He didn't expect Lin Mo to give him another surprise.
Then his chatterbox seemed to be opened, and he began to tell Lin Mo about his plan.
For example, in addition to the basic collection of wild goods, we also plan to recruit some craftsmen and alchemists to rough-process products, make them as needed, and then sell them to surrounding cities to obtain greater profits.
Lin Mo is very optimistic about such young people with ideas and motivation.
He does not object to his subordinates being ambitious, after all, no matter how much they do, they are all working for him.
Just listening, this guy kept talking.
He even talked about how Lin Mo took over the entire Lingmiao City step by step after he became a Taoist disciple and even the leader of the Lingtai Sect.
The more Lin Mo listened, the more he felt that it was out of tune and he inadvertently changed the topic:
"You've been away from Huaiping for so long. Has anyone come from Blue Split Whale's headquarters?"
The flush on Wu Yang's face slowly disappeared and he nodded.
"Then how did Xiao Zhengyang handle it?"
"How can Director Xiao handle it? No matter what, we have been friends for several years, and it is impossible not to give it any face. We have to detain it, give it good food and drink, and then negotiate with the other side."
He sighed softly and shook his head.
"It's just that I feel that things won't go too smoothly. Some people want to take advantage of every inch they have. The more you give them a good look, the less grateful they will be. Instead, they feel that they deserve it.
To put it bluntly, it means that a good person is bullied by others!"
Wu Yang said in a deep voice, with disdain on his face.
Although he is Xiao Zhengyang's old man, he is new to the industry and has not stayed in Yuzhou headquarters for long. He has lived in Huaiping for longer.
"Do you know what the strongest person in the Blue Split Whale headquarters is?" Lin Mo asked in a calm tone.
"The strongest person in this department is a body cultivator sponsored by the president Liu Shanshi in his early years. His name is Lei Ya, and his strength is at least three levels of the master.
There are rumors that he has even fought against the Half-Step Grandmaster."
Wu Yang said.
He seemed to have guessed what Lin Mo meant,
"In fact, the relationship between Lei Ya and the president is just a matter of interest. If he is a little ruthless, he will retreat. After all, although the favor is a favor, you can't take it back with your life.
Your Excellency can absolutely use force to suppress others and then induce them with benefits."
"Then let's take a look."
Lin Mo nodded in recognition, and looked towards the dark mist deep in the forest on both sides of the road.
The sighs of cows and horses still ring in my ears.
He couldn't help it, but he really didn't want to.
He is more inclined to challenge the strong than to kill the general martial arts master.
He even prefers to practice martial arts quietly and enjoy the transition of life.
However, most of the time, things in the world are unsatisfactory nine out of ten times.
There are always people and things that force him to become a butcher.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally a thought appeared.
"Ayang, you must have been in the Six Fu Realm for a long time now, right?"
Lin Mo didn't look back, still facing away from him, as if he was still admiring the scenery outside the car.
"Well... Sir, it has been two years since my subordinate broke through the Six Fu Realm..." Wu Yang replied, somewhat confused.
It had actually been three years, he was embarrassed to say, so he lied.
No way, qualification restrictions.
Nowadays, there is no shortage of resources, and guidance is always available, but if you can't make it, you can't make it.
The limit dictates.
"If you are less than a half-step master, you cannot be a big boss. What's more, the Blue Split Whale is getting bigger and bigger now. If you want to take control, even a half-step master is unable to do it." Lin Mo said calmly, turned his head and narrowed his eyes.
Look at Wu Yang.
"This...subordinate deserves to die..."
Wu Yang was startled and didn't know what to say, so he had to lower his head.
"Now I will give you a chance. You only need to pay a trivial price to truly display your ambitions and even break through a long-lost realm. Are you willing?" Lin Mo said softly.
There was no sadness or joy in his voice.
Wu Yang swallowed, but still didn't know what to say, and there was a look of struggle on his face.
Breaking through the realm and realizing the ambition is the reward and the promise given by Lin Mo.
But if you think about it from another perspective, the so-called negligible cost is definitely not ‘insignificant’.
"You don't have to think about it in a hurry. You can give me the answer in Huaiping."
Lin Mo looked at Wu Yang's shaking legs and shook his head.
He secretly said that he was not the protagonist after all, he could not raise his arms and make others bow to him, and his tone was a bit desolate.
At this moment, the voice of his subordinates came from outside the car.
"Sir, we have passed the limits of Lingmiao City and are about to reach Meishan Ridge."
"Subordinate...is willing!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Yang on the side spoke slowly.
Lin Mo was slightly startled and looked at Wu Yang.
But outside the car, in the blind spot of sight, a man who was driving the car conscientiously was pulling the reins while the surroundings were on guard.
As the body shook, white powder scattered in the sleeves into the wind.