As soon as Chen Taizhong said something, everyone present fell silent.
Master Huangfu secretly complained in his heart, Qingyun Temple gave us a quota, it was to give us face, if we don't know how to reciprocate, then we are not good people - how can a small sect really accept the gifts calmly?
As the master of other courtyards, he has seen too many things like sending people to people in exchange for equal value - with such a big difference in status, you have to express your gratitude sincerely for the free fruits.
That's what he thought, but he really didn't dare to say it. He could only complain secretly: Dongshang people are too ambitious.
"It should be like this," Qiao Rennu said calmly after a long time.
When she speaks, she represents two votes among the five masters of the sect - Lan Xiang and his two sisters have always advanced and retreated together.
So this topic came to an end, and after everyone talked for a while, they turned to another aspect: Lan Xiang's recent development.
At this time, Chen Taizhong and the others could only listen.
The current situation in Lanxiang is very good. Not only did Longshan and Qingmu give up their territory, but the Baolan County Sheriff's Office also showed strong goodwill. The various forces in Baolan Prefecture also hope to send their children to the
Lan Xiang practices.
In the past, Lan Xiang was not very attractive. Of course, entering the sect to practice was the expectation of every family. Although the head of the other courtyard, Huangfu, would go out to buy seedlings from time to time, but in essence, the various forces still wanted to
To send his children into the sect.
However, begging and begging are different. In the past, when major forces wanted to send talented children into sects, they would always consider other families first. After being rejected, they had no choice but to consider Lan Xiang. But now, Lan Xiang is theirs.
preferred target.
The difference may not seem big, but in fact it is very big. Anyone who has done education on earth knows that the source of students determines the grade of the school. And the grade of the school affects the choice of candidates.
This is a question of the strong getting stronger.
In short, Lan Xiang is now very popular, so Mao Zedong is considering reopening Lan Xiang's disciple recruitment ceremony.
This disciple recruitment ceremony is not an unlimited recruitment. It is a selection of the best among the best within a limited scope - like the Yanxing Sect, which conducts auditions to recruit disciples, Lan Xiang no longer bothers to do this.
If you have excellent qualifications, go ahead. If you have similar qualifications, you will be selected within a small area, and if you have a solid backing and less qualifications... I will not talk about this anymore.
Although this kind of selection is called a grand ceremony, it still has little to do with ordinary civilians. However, in the eyes of a certain level of power, it can be called a grand ceremony - similar to the practices of other sects.
In short, what Lan Xiang did is a declining sect that is trying to return to mainstream society.
Everyone present was in favor of this move.
In fact, it is impossible to fail this suggestion. The reason why Commander Mao is talking about this now is because Lan Xiang and his wife were absent a while ago, Commander Nan has gone into seclusion again, and the only immortals in the mountain gate are him and Qi Hongshi.
Such a big matter cannot be ignored by the two of them. This is a matter of correct procedures. Now that Qiao Rennu and Yan Xiaomeng have been added, it can be regarded as "unanimous approval by the overwhelming majority."
After discussing the matter, the head of the Huangfu Academy made a suggestion. It was necessary to clear up the name of the other academy. It could no longer pretend to be the Huangfu family. Lan Xiang was currently prosperous and needed a legitimate contact point.
Then Tao Yuanfang, the head of the Law Enforcement Hall, also made a suggestion, thinking that Lan Xiang should expand the territory of Shanmen. Other sects have clan properties, and Lan Xiang should also restore the previous clan property territory.
Expanding the territory and restoring the clan property is not something that can happen overnight, but Lan Xiang and the others are confident because Paili originally had clan property, but due to its decline, they had to give it up due to the need for strategic contraction.
Just take it back now.
These two suggestions are not a big deal, but they are also matters of principle and involve Lan Xiang's next development.
Everyone discussed it and passed it. Among them, Mao Gongnan sighed deeply, "The liaison office and clan property must be established, otherwise there will be too many things in the faction... and there will be no time to practice."
It makes me cry when I talk about it. Chairman Mao is in charge of the affairs of the entire sect. His foundation is still shallow and he does not have the authority of Chairman Nan. He is a little unable to convince the public internally. Fortunately, Lan Xiang's disciples are very obedient.
To the outside world, his cultivation level is a little bit low, and he is only in charge of the job on behalf of others. The cultivators from outside are not particularly convinced.
Lan Xiang's recent rise has been extremely strong, and has attracted the attention of many forces, because not only does the sect have no sect property, it does not even have a liaison office. Most people go directly to the sect and directly talk to Mao Gongnan.
Forget about ordinary things, such as a family wanting to join Lan Xiang; another example is how to manage the recovered Antaibao Spirit Crystal Mine; and how to effectively handle the relationship with Longshan at Panshi.
These are all in order, and Chairman Mao can handle them according to routine. Although there are many similar things, it only takes a little time at most.
Mao Gongnan’s pain lies in: there are more things without routine!
What made him scratch his head the most were two things: one was the development of the new ice cave, and the other was the admission quota for Wendao Valley.
Regarding the new ice cave, Lan Xiang offended Qinggangmen and gained the friendship of Xuefengguan.
However, the people in Xuefeng Temple are extremely proud. They don't bother to occupy the black ice produced by Lanxiang Ice Cave. They only say that you will provide me with 30% of your annual output, 20% will be transported away, and 10% will be kept in Lanxiang. You can keep it for me.
, we have paid the storage fee. At critical times, if disciples come to pick up the goods, you must ensure timely supply.
To say that 30% of the total output is considered a lot, but in fact, Xuefengguan is the only sect that uses Xuanbing on a large scale in the entire Western Xinjiang. It only takes 30%, which really gives Lan Xiang face.
Xuefeng Temple also made requirements for the disciples' cultivation in the ice cave, but their request was: if any disciple is injured and needs to be healed in the ice cave, Lan Xiang should give priority to the arrangement, even if it is not convenient for the disciple.
We need to prioritize the arrangements, and if the spiritual stones are poor, Xuefeng Guan will acknowledge them - at worst, you will deduct the Xuan Bing we have stored.
The people in Xuefengguan are very arrogant, but the conditions they offer are good. However, it is precisely because the conditions they offer are good that Mao Gongnan will sit on the wax: Lan Xiang has a lot of resources left, and many people are competing for these resources.
Who should be given favors and who should not be given favors? This is a question, and it is difficult for a deputy leader with little qualifications to choose.
However, this is not the most difficult choice, what is even more difficult is: the entry quota for Wendao Valley.
In the six months since Chen Taizhong left, two more people from outside the sect have ascended to immortality in Wendao Valley. Now, the index of entering Wendao Valley has been sold on the black market for more than 200 spiritual crystals. It seems that it will soon be
It will break three hundred.
Three hundred spiritual crystals to create a Celestial Immortal doesn't sound like a big loss. After all, there are multiple Celestial Immortals in the clan, and a few hundred Spirit Crystals is really nothing. Moreover, for the person involved, it also means an extra seven hundred years.
Life span, don’t worry about dying in the near future, it’s worth it no matter how hard you work.
However, it must be pointed out that for cultivators who have not ascended to immortality, three hundred spiritual crystals are a considerable burden.
Like Nangong Jinbiao, the ninth-level spirit immortal who Chen Taizhong once beheaded. If Ya knew about Wen Dao Valley, she would definitely be willing to come and win, but Nangong Jinbiao was so poor that he went around robbing the family in order to save some family property for future generations - three hundred spirit crystals.
Can he afford it?
What's even more deceptive is that Wen Dao Valley does not guarantee immortality. Everyone still has to gamble on the chance. Is it worth it to exchange three hundred spirit crystals for a chance to gamble?
For example, the most recent person who ascended to immortality was the Lingxian of the Bing family, a weapon-refining family. First, he relied on the family's reputation to gain an opportunity to enter the Wen Dao Valley. He felt a sense of it but did not ascend to immortality.
Then, the Bing family member immediately spent more than two hundred spiritual crystals to buy an indicator and continued into Wen Dao Valley - the weapon-refining family had no shortage of this spiritual crystal.
However, the second time still failed, so there was a third time. This time, it was obtained with a huge favor and a promise to serve Lan Xiang for two hundred years if he ascended to immortality.
The third time, I finally ascended to immortality successfully!
This story is indeed very inspiring, but the cost of entering Wen Dao Valley three times before reaching immortality is really too high, and some favors cannot be measured with spiritual crystals at all.
Therefore, it is really difficult to determine the quota for entering Wen Dao Valley.
The Lanxiang sect does not have a clan property or a liaison office. If you want to talk about things, you have to join the Lanxiang sect's foundation. It goes without saying how entangled Mao Gongnan will be.
However, Mao Gongnan also has a good point. As the former gatekeeper of the Honor Pavilion, his loyalty to the Lanxiang Sect is unquestionable. Seeing the many people asking for help, he simply said: I am just in charge, and I will do such important things.
No master.
It would be better to wait until Commander Nan comes out of seclusion or Dongshang Ren and Lan Xiang return to discuss this matter.
His statement artificially pushed up the price of the Wendaogu indicator on the black market.
Nowadays, most of the people who can enter the Wen Dao Valley to practice are those who were ranked in order by Master Nan when he was not in retreat.
This answer would obviously make too many people dissatisfied, but before they had time to react, news came that Second Young Master Dong had killed the Demonic Cultivator in Dibei Road.
Then... everyone should talk to each other carefully.
Having said this, Mao Gongnan smiled bitterly, "In the past half year or so, I haven't even practiced for two days in a row. When I heard about the quota in Dao Valley, I had to come up with a plan."
After everyone heard this, they looked at Chen Taizhong who was doing nothing. Hall Master Tao smiled and said, "This is a plan. I must listen to what Master Donggu wants. Who wants him to be the master of the Valley?"
Chen Taizhong silently looked at the fine raindrops and listened to the rustle of the rain hitting the lotus leaves. He refused to speak for a long time, as if he had not heard anything.
No one said anything, the Dongshang people's stance was really important.
I don't know how long it took before he snorted softly, "I don't understand the rules and so on, but three masters were suddenly added to the faction. This time when we went out, Master Yan and Master Qiao didn't even have the same treasure.
device."
"I think it's better to use materials in exchange for training indicators."