Returning all the way to the manor of the River Bend Fishing Port, Yu Lou immediately noticed the satisfied smile on Grand Master Xian Zhou's face.
"Grand Master, what makes you so happy?"
Wang Xianzhou sized up Yu Lou for a while and praised with a somewhat teasing smile.
"Yu Lou, your Yuan Yang effect is indeed very good. The little fish broke through the practice of Qi in one night, hahaha."
Wang Yulin's expression turned strange instantly, but he didn't explain. Sexual matters and so on are still better to be reserved.
As for the little fish's breakthrough, it's actually not hard to understand. She had already reached the stage of perfecting Qi Refinement, but was constrained by the laws of heaven and earth and could not use elixirs to break through, not even with assistance. That's why it was delayed.
Those great cultivators to block the path of later generations were certainly not lacking in calculating.
However, as long as the opportunity is right, the achievement of perfecting Qi breaking breakthrough from a state of refinement only takes half an hour.
One can break through one's cultivation level in the life-and-death danger of a battle, through double cultivation, or by consuming a large amount of elixir food when the foundation is insufficient.
If one really can't break through, there are also profound elixirs made from refined gold and stone.
The laws of heaven and earth limit Qi refining cultivators from taking elixirs. However, whether the Jinshi Breakthrough Elixir is a spirit elixir is still to be determined. Anyway, it can indeed help cultivators break through the Qi practice.
Only, after using the Jinshi Breakthrough Elixir, the cultivator's path is inevitably wasted.
"Now that Little Fish has achieved her Qi level, her position as a guard cultivator should be arranged. What do you think of Master Jing Yi and Master Rong Jiang?"
Yu Lou asked.
When Qiu Yiding One died, the team of cultivators from the Huachu Palace who investigated the scene was led by Wang Yaohai, who was once a small captain in the patrol team of Diushui Cave. He had several interactions with Yu Lou.
Through his connections, Yu Lou suppressed the appointment of the new guardian cultivator, leaving the vacant position for Bai Xiaoyu after her breakthrough in Qi practice.
Now that Little Fish has successfully broken through, but this position of guardian cultivator is not something that can be arranged just by Yu Lou saying a word. The personnel arrangement process of the Huachu Palace needs to be followed properly, and this requires careful maneuvering.
Although it's a bit troublesome, as long as Bai Xiaoyu becomes the guardian cultivator of the River Bend Fishing Port, in the future for many years, the River Bend Port will be a stable footing for Yu Lou within the Diushui Cave.
The production of spirit fish can increase from 17 per day to over 20 per day, so it's possible to increase further in the future.
The sect takes 8 of them, and with Bai Xiaoyu and Yu Lou's joint efforts, Xue Wuyao will be transferred. The new guardian cultivator from other backgrounds who come to the Huachu Palace will have to follow the lead of Yu Lou's leftovers.
At that time, Yu Lou will have at least 20 spirit stones as daily income from the guardian cultivator position. His cultivation expenses can also be maintained for a long time.
With the same 10,000 spirit stones, consuming 1,000 per month, considering the continuous income factor, it might deplete in about one year and three months, or a year and a half.
If there is an income of hundreds of spirit stones per month, with 10,000 spirit stones, it can last for several years, starting from at least a factor of two.
This is the income from the River Bend Fishing Port alone.
If the Exchange Convention is handled well, in addition to the basic 'ticket' revenue, through this market that he has opened up himself, Yu Lou can sell magical items for cultivation supplies.
Adding up a few sources of income. Thinking of this, Yu Lou looked at the old ancestor with some sympathy.
Live a few more years, Grand Master, so that you can witness the moment I achieve the foundation building realm!
"They are going to exchange cultivation insights with the cultivators of the Dishesu Cave, but..."
What's the matter with the way you look at me, boy?
I, Wang Xianzhou, do not need your youthful child to pity me. Come on, since you think I am old, let's have a battle to see.
Just in these past years, your progress in dueling has been quite rapid. This time, I will only limit your cultivation level, not your strength or methods. Let's test the results of your cultivation!
Wang Xianzhou immediately stepped forward and wanted to pull Yu Lou's arm to take him to a good 'testing of cultivation results'.
Oh no, I'm going to get beaten up!
Yu Lou was so scared that he hurriedly ran into Bai Xiaoyu's room. After marriage, she and Xiao Qin naturally moved into Yu Lou's manor.
The old ancestor likes Bai Xiaoyu very much. As long as she hides in her room, the old ancestor will always give Yu Lou some face.
It's not that Yu Lou is being lazy and avoiding battle. It's just that a few days ago he had already engaged in a duel. The implication of the old ancestor's words clearly indicates that he is planning to discipline him.
"Grandmaster, I need to discuss with Xiaoyu about her joining the Huachu Palace. Let's duel another day, another day!"
A plea for mercy was left in the air, and Yu Lou closed the door to Bai Xiaoyu's room.
In fact, if the old ancestor really wanted to pursue it, not only Yu Lou, but even Wu Jinyan would be dead.
As Yu Lou entered Bai Xiaoyu's room, the stern face of Master Xian Zhou relaxed. He first smiled with satisfaction, then seemed to recall something, and there was a trace of melancholy and loss in his eyebrows and eyes.
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"Hmm? Husband?"
Bai Xiaoyu seems to lack the enthusiasm for practicing Qi refining that is common among cultivators. Yu Lou walked in just as she was fiddling with a small stone turtle.
The pitiful turtle was placed on the round table by Bai Xiaoyu, who wanted to escape. Every time it crawled a little further, it was pulled back by Bai Xiaoyu.
Enjoying himself, the turtle was miserable to the point of near death. Fortunately, Yu Lou arrived and temporarily relieved its difficult situation.
"Xiaoyu, may I borrow this place to hide for a bit?"
Sitting next to her, Yu Lou pretended to ask for permission as if it were a formal request.
Initially, Bai Xiaoyu unconsciously shrunk away from Yu Lou, but soon placed her small hand on Yu Lou's large hand and said.
"Husband, if you want to come, you can come anytime. Xiaoyu will always wait for you."
"Xiaoyu will always wait for you."
This was a very gentle statement, but it seemed like a fire that ignited a fire in Yu Lou's heart.
Yu Lou realized that people in this world are not much different from those in his former world. Bai Xiaoyu was like this, and so were the countless others he had encountered.
In the past, he always felt a sense of alienation from this world.
Sometimes, he would even think that his cultivation journey had been incredibly smooth, and he was born with a mysterious magic object to aid him—wasn't that the treatment of the protagonists and favored offspring in legends?
Of course, every time he daydreamed like this, Yu Lou would quickly remind himself of events like Mengxiang Generous Debt Increases, Dishui Cave Generosity Brings Life, and Great Cultivators Changing the Heaven and Earth and Repaired the Carriage Gate, etc., to invigorate himself and maintain a humble attitude in his cultivation path.
However, in the end, there was still a sense of alienation in Yu Lou's heart about this world.
Perhaps, this also had something to do with his loss of his parents in this world from a young age.
Nowadays, looking at the beauty in front of him, Yu Lou thinks of many things.
Perhaps, this is the meaning of Master Xian Zhou letting me get married?
Suddenly, he was startled to find that the bottleneck he had been struggling with for a long time had been broken through.
Using spiritual insight, Yu Lou quickly confirmed again - he had reached the fourth layer of Qi refining!
Looking up, Yu Lou found Xiaoyu also full of surprise. He laughed heartily and hugged the beauty for a passionate kiss.
"Xiaoyu, you broke through to the fourth layer of Qi refining in one night, and I broke through four layers in an instant, hahaha! Why don't we get a divorce and get married again tomorrow?"
"Breakthrough every week, three times a week. In a month, we both achieve foundation. In two months, both achieve the purple forks. In three months, both achieve the golden core. Hahaha!"
Initially, Bai Xiaoyu was surprised and shy due to her husband's sudden attack.
However, when she heard Yu Lou say they should get a divorce, her heart tightened instantly.
But after listening to King Yu Lou's nonsense, she laughed out loud instead.
Husband, you really can talk nonsense. You should be ashamed to say such foolish things and make others laugh at you.
"Impossible, you were stuck at this bottleneck for two months, and I was stuck at the bottleneck of cultivating Qi for a year, so that's why we have this breakthrough now."
"After all, there's always a possibility that this world has some hidden rules. For instance, getting married once might allow both parties to break through a level at the same time."
By then, when we become Golden Core cultivators, we can also have a title of Immortal. What do you think, Xiaoyu Immortal?"
Wang Yulou took Bai Xiaoyu seriously and began to study the future title of her Immortal cultivation.
"I don't want to be called Xiaoyu Immortal, Xiaoyu Immortal sounds so bully, like a face melon, it's easy to be bullied."
Bai Xiaoyu's head shook like a rattle, her fair hair fluttering around, driving Yu Lou crazy with itching.
Resting his chin on Bai Xiaoyu's head, Yu Lou teased by asking in a mocking tone.
"What about calling you Kill Fish Immortal?"
"You seem to have a grudge against fish, but besides, she already has a name!"
"Oh, are you saying that you have also thought about your own Immortal title?"
Alright, my lady actually has aspirations to become an Immortal.
Very good, full of spirit!"
It's actually a compliment, but Bai Xiaoyu hears it as being inappropriate to praise someone, especially not suitable for cultivators.
In summary, no matter how it's heard, it doesn't sound right, very wrong. There's a sense of jumping between nonsense and seriousness that confuses her on whether she should be happy or puzzled.
In fact, poor Xiaoyu hasn't realized that she's already in doubt.
Her husband from another world gave her a small innovative shock.
"So, my dear Xiaoyu, what title of Immortal have you thought of for yourself?"
Alright, the shock is still ongoing.
How could he say such romantic things so easily?
Bai Xiaoyu pinched her flushed cheeks and asked shyly.
"Is my face now very red and red?"
The girl's thoughts were indeed special. She couldn't figure it out, completely baffled by how she managed to bring up such a topic and suddenly change the direction.
"Oh?"
Seeing the silly guy not understanding, Bai Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh idiotically.
"Yu Lou, sometimes you are so smart, and sometimes you act like a fool. What are we going to do in the future?"
Yu Lou replied confidently.
"As long as there is a wife, I don't have to worry about the matters of the river estuary. Focus on cultivation and achieve foundation as early as possible."
By then, I'll bring you and Xiao Qin to the foundation stage as well. When our family has three foundation cultivators and four foundation cultivators, no problems will be problems!"
"I was just confessing to you, but you told me about bringing Qin Churan to achieve the foundation stage as well, and even wanting a family of three foundation cultivators and four."
"Husband, you yourself said, is this appropriate?"
Oh no, Yu Lou realized that Bai Xiaoyu seemed to be much smarter than he had initially thought.
"Inappropriate, I was overstepping."
Yu Lou replied weakly, because of the joy of breaking through to the fourth layer, he had indeed been a bit careless.
Bai Xiaoyu caressed Yu Lou's neck, she found that the texture of Yu Lou's Adam's apple was quite unique, a bit like the raw ox tendon.
"Alright, husband. Xiaoyu knows that she doesn't have the qualifications to say much about finding a cultivation partner in your affairs. But Xiaoyu also has some requests."
"Don't mention it in front of me, mention those things. If you do, I'll be unhappy. Xiaoyu wants to be happy."
What a wonderful girl, Yu Lou felt like he might have been manipulated.
"Alright, I agree with you!"
The couple caressed each other's cheeks and hair for a while longer before Yu Lou rode the crane out of the door again.
The beauty of the lady's embrace was too wonderful, but Yu Lou's aspirations were not limited to this.
By securing the position of the River Bend Fishing Village's guardian cultivator, he could go further.
Old Cui didn't assign his dog as the River Bend Fishing Village's patrol dog, but Yu Lou did.
Don't even mention Xiaoyu, even the crane elder three and Little Stone Turtle, Yu Lou is thinking about how to give them both 'jobs'.
It seemed that King Yu Lou was poaching from Di Shuihole, but in reality, he was indeed poaching from Di Shuihole.
However, if Yu Lou doesn't poach, should he just watch the Yuan family, the Zhu family, and the Lin family poach?
Looking at it more broadly, even Meng Xiang Zhenren (or semi-Zhenren) isn't sparing the wall of Hongdao and the various forces under its banner, right?
Are the shovels Yu Lou digs any worse than those dug by others?
One cannot avoid it; one can either become fish and game, become a cost, or walk the peak where no one can manipulate one's destiny anymore.
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The Huachi Palace, as the administrative body for the outer-disciple of Di Shuihole, seemed to be a level lower than the Bingshui Palace.
But in reality, the specifications here are the same as those of the Bingshui Palace, and the same goes for the Qingquan Palace.
In the Bingshui Palace, Wu Faqian, the first-class servant of the Jingong Hall, had reached the stage of complete Qi refining, and Wang Yhao, the inspector of Huachi Palace, also had complete Qi refining. They were on equal footing in terms of level and were one level higher than Yu Lou, who was the guardian cultivator of River Bend Fishing Village.
Of course, compared to the Lin Ying who guarded the eighth-grade spiritual material-producing cave called Xingu Cave, they were all a bit lacking - there were also gaps among the disciples of Bingshui Palace.
After all, Lin Ying is the legitimate heir of a family with a foundation cultivation lineage, while Wang Yhao is merely a follower of an accomplished cultivator, and Wu Fayan climbed up solely by relying on his credentials.
Many people might think that hierarchical order is not good, but the existence of such a system actually ensures the interests of those with shallow cultivation roots.
Age and credentials are the most fair things. Compared to other selection criteria, the mode in Di Shuihole that allows disciples to climb up by relying on their credentials is already one of the most fair and just points within the sect.
After all, Wu Fayan and Wang Yhao clearly can't compare with Lin Ying in terms of background. And for cultivators like Lin Ying, once they have a background, they are the best in any selection, except for those who rely on seniority.
Of course, there is no selection in Di Shuihole or the Hongdao Red Light, so Yulou and Lin Yan can seemingly obtain excellent positions in an unjust manner.
Why is it said to seem very unjust?
Because the Lin family has sweated for Di Shuihole, and the Wang family has bled for the ancestors of the Meng Xiang Sect.
In terms of distributing benefits, striving to take care of the basic force as much as possible itself is not a problem - there is not even the slightest problem!
The so-called fairness, in the face of the strength of foundation cultivators who are capable of carving mountains and filling lakes at will, is just a joke.
This applies equally to Di Shuihole, Hongdao Red Light, and even the Wang family of Anbei Kingdom. Their rulers must take care of the interests of their basic force.
In Di Shuihole, resources are tilted towards foundation cultivators. In Hongdao Red Light, resources are tilted towards the purple palaces. In the Wang family, resources are tilted towards the main lineage.
The advantage of the organization model of the sect is reflected here. Under the form of a sect, even though the seemingly unfair system, to a certain extent (not implying that this degree is high), still leaves room for others to rise later.
By putting aside the differences between the main lineage and the foreign surname within the family, the sect can achieve a more efficient allocation of resources under the framework of institutional design - things like Wang Rongjiang's three foundation-laying and Wang's three support, which would be impossible within the sect.
In this way, the development of the sect naturally surpasses that of the family over time.
Of course, families also have their advantages.
Take the example of Di Shuihole and the Guanshen Sect fighting, you guess whether Zhu Pool will help the Yuan family?
I don't think so!
Families can achieve unity. In essence, families seek to balance maximum benefits with emotional unity, while sects only pursue maximum benefits.
The lower limit of cultivators within families is high, and the upper limit is low. While the lower limit of cultivators within sects is low, and the upper limit is high.
Therefore, the Wang family has left their most promising offspring at home to cultivate, and when they are almost ready, they send them to the sect and enter the spiritual alliance system for development.
On one hand, this allows the family to take advantage of the high upper limit of the sect, saving resources that would be required to cultivate their offspring, which is represented by Wang Jingyi and the current Yu Lou.
Wang Jingyi has been cultivating in the sect for many years, and the family has provided little assistance. However, this has not affected her becoming a very strong senior cultivator.
Yu Lou has been at Di Shuihole for less than three years and directly controls half of the revenue from River Bend Fishing Village. With a few hundred thousand spiritual stones deposited every day, a few thousand spiritual stones a year is the minimum, and tens of thousands is not an impossible figure in the future.
Of course, this is due to Yu Lou's harsh methods and effective business strategies, as well as the family's strong backing and support, which are all factors that have worked together.
But even without so many advantages, Yu Lou would still have very high profits as long as he defeated Lao Cui - it's just a matter of being slower.
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The spiritual crane landed in the square in front of the Huachi Palace, attracting the attention of a group of Huachi Palace disciples.
The crane elder three is very abstract, and Yu Lou has already made up his mind to change to a different spiritual beast.
But in the eyes of other cultivators, Wang Yu Lou's spiritual crane was like a luxury car, extremely stylish.
Especially so when Wang Yulou, who looked unnaturally young, wore the divine robe of the Bingshui Palace.
At such a young age, riding a spiritual crane, he is a disciple of the Bingshui Palace.
Seeing Yu Lou arrive, many Huachi Palace disciples all took a detour.
What if he's an insufferable, arrogant and domineering young noble?
Clearly, their worries were unnecessary. When something happens, Yu Lou not only won't be crazy, but will actually run first.
Wang Yu Lou, not being too discreet, entered the junior courtyard area near the Huachi Palace and went directly to the gate of Wang Yhao's mansion.
A transmission note was sent out, and not a moment later, the door was pushed open, and it was Wang Yhao himself who opened it.
This senior cultivator of Di Shuihole was initially scared by Yu Lou's cultivation level of Qi layer four, but then he smilingly pulled Yu Lou into the mansion and invited him in.
"Yulou, today is also a coincidence. Ji Yuan, my junior brother, just arrived. You've come right after him. It's a good time for us to have a few drinks together."
But my wine here can't compare to your Crystal Glow wine, you mustn't complain~"
Yu Lou immediately noticed that Jǐ Yuǎn, the assistant cultivator of Baimei Port, was also standing there in the private hall for receiving guests.
Ji Yuan nodded at Yu Lou with a smile, but upon noticing Yu Lou's foundation cultivation level of Qi layer four, his facial expression management directly lost control, and he blanked out for a moment.
Three years, from Qi Refining layer one to Qi Refining layer four.
Terrifying!
"Of course, I don't mind. Having two elder brothers here, even just drinking water has flavor. Yesterday when you two came to the wedding, I didn't get to host you properly. Today I'll join the elder brothers for a good drink."
Damn it, wherever you go, you have to drink. Wang Yulou really dislikes this kind of way of building rapport over cups of wine.
For private banquets requiring help from Wang Yhao, it's hard for Yu Lou to refuse.
Benefits can rent power, but obviously, a simple business relationship is not as effective as multiple emotional connections. Cultivators are also human beings. For instance, Wang Yhao is a person who bends over backward to reality.
Don't forget that Ji Yuan and Wang Yhao used to get along quite poorly - because of the Iron Tortoise Dragon incident. Now, however, the two have become entangled together.
Only can say, very interesting, very interesting.
The abrupt change in Wang Yhao's behavior is indeed thought-provoking.
Yu Lou certainly wouldn't look down upon his senior brother Wang. Although they share the same surname, their experiences in cultivation are worlds apart. Yu Lou enjoys the privileges of his background, but he wouldn't be shameless enough to loudly boast and mock or belittle others who have a less advantageous background.
Wang Yhao's senior brother is fortunate to have a foundation cultivator as his teacher and has the opportunity to touch the secrets of cultivation. This is indeed very hard work and very lucky.
Waiters served the dishes, and the spirit wine was placed on the table. Although Ji Yuan and Yu Lou were both temporary guests, Wang Yhao's hospitality could not be described as inadequate.
Spiritual fish, spiritual beast meat, the special blue rice of Di Shuihole, spiritual fruits, and spiritual wine were set out. Yu Lou took a glance and felt a sense of awe in his heart.
At least twenty spiritual stones for this table. Wang Yhao is indeed generous.
This is actually very interesting. Wang Yhao's master is a non-family foundation-cultivator from the Yan family, while Ji Yuan's master is a direct descendant of the Yan family. However, neither of these two is from a great family, and Yu Lou himself comes from an external family of Di Shuihole.
Therefore, they can agree on scolding those well-known noble playboys.
This tacit understanding is clearly noticed by all three.
First, they chatted idly for a while, then together they vented their frustrations on the detestable descendants of those big families in Di Shuihole. After that, they talked about the real matter at hand.
However, Wang Yhao doesn't know where he bought the bitter leaf wine. Although it is a nine-level spiritual wine, it tastes extremely bitter.
But with their persuasion, Yu Lou managed to drink what seemed like five or seven zun of alcohol, and he felt dizzy and even had a bit of a headache.
But after hearing Ji Yuan's words, Yu Lou's mind cleared up instantly.
"Yahai brother, my teacher intends for me to be transferred from the position of a guard at Baimao Fishing Village to the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team. You have been a patrol captain in the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team for many years."
"I came here this time to ask senior brother for some advice on how to quickly integrate with my fellow disciples once I arrive at the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team. I hope Yahai brother will not be stingy in giving me some guidance."
Being a guardian cultivator at Baimao Fishing Village is like sitting on a chicken coop waiting for golden eggs, while being in the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team is like wandering around the chicken coop looking for scraps.
In other words, the position of the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team given to Wang Yhao by his teacher is on par with the position of the guard at Baimao Fishing Village.
That is to say, Ji Yuan has been demoted.
"Did you offend Master Yuan?"
Wang Yhao looked at Yu Lou and saw him smile at himself. Then he lowered his voice and asked Ji Yuan.
"No, I was appointed as an executor of the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team. But this executor position has made a lot of enemies, and Yahai brother you must be aware of this. I'm afraid!"
Ji Yuan said with a wry smile.
Now, Yu Lou finally understands that this guy has been promoted.
The patrol members of the patrol team are like cattle and horses, which can't be managed. They cannot touch anything, nor can they even approach those who belong to the Lin Ying, Yuan Gou Zhuo, etc., which is just a taboo that cannot be violated.
But while the cattle and horses are indeed cattle and horses, Ji Yuan is going to be in a leadership position.
However, the position of a patrol team executor is part of the management layer of the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team, assisting the elders in carrying out work during the foundation-cultivating period. Such a position, if done well, can be very promising.
It is indeed very idle, with many rewards, few responsibilities, and great power. It can be said that it is no worse than the executor position in the Merit Hall.
However, under the balance of power among the big families, the executor position in the Merit Hall can only be climbed by means of seniority. For Ji Yuan's promotion, as long as there is support from others, it can be arranged immediately.
"The position of the executor?" Wang Yhao confirmed, a bit shocked.
In Di Shui Heaven, the best positions for Bingshui Palace disciples, after the Palace Master and Assistant Palace Masters, are Bingshui Palace Merit Hall executor, patrol supervisor, auxiliary executor, and guarding cultivator. Yu Lou's identity as an outsider from a high-ranking family allowed him to obtain the position of guarding cultivator at the beginning, which made him very famous.
But there is also another position, which is the executor to assist the foundation-cultivating cultivators in their work. This position is exclusively for the big families.
Only the disciples of the big families can obtain such positions. Once they take their seats, they will receive numerous benefits.
"Hmm, but I'm afraid I can't do it well. Sigh..." Ji Yuan sighed with a wry smile.
Suddenly, Yu Lou remembered that the current leader of the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team is Zhuo Yinlan from the Zhuo family, and Ji Yuan's teacher is the direct descendant of the Yan family!
Alright, alright, what is this?
Compared to Wang Yhao, who became a student of a non-family foundation cultivator from the Yan family and was immediately transferred out of the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team, the difference is hard to say.
Ji Yuan's personnel arrangement sounds like it has a lot of fire, and he may become the front-line fighter for the Yan family.
"You should be careful, well, Ji Yuan junior brother, you should have heard about the situation of Uncle Zhuo Yinlan."
She always says that she can't tolerate any sand in her eyes, but in reality, she just wants to use this as an excuse to find faults with her subordinates so that she can get more.
"When you go to help her with her work, you must be very careful indeed."
The two brothers discussed Ji Yuan's work, while Yu Lou listened silently by the side.
He realized it clearly that after yesterday's ceremony for his concubine, both Wang Yhao and Ji Yuan treated him as half their own person after he generously used the resources of the sect to win his favor.
Such a stance of balancing both sides for personal gain, let's say, is risky. However, under the current situation where the two major forces in Di Shuihole are fighting but not breaking up, it is more advantageous for Yu Lou to pursue benefits over risks.
Not to mention anything else, just listening to Wang Yhao and Ji Yuan's discussion on how to prevent Zhuo Yinlan from oppressing Ji Yuan was enough. Later, when Yu Lou asks Wang Yhao for help in arranging the position of a guarding cultivator for his little fish, it will be much simpler.
Having common secrets is a secret to enhancing relationships.
"In other words, Yuan, as long as you can endure her first three blows, she won't easily cause you any trouble afterwards."
After all, a foundation-cultivating cultivator's main energy should be focused on cultivation. If you're difficult to deal with, she will naturally be lazy to bother you. Of course, it's still necessary to be vigilant."
Facing Ji Yuan's request for help, Wang Yhao could be said to be generous with his knowledge, explaining it in detail and comprehensively.
Ji Yuan poured a cup of wine and drank it directly, then said.
"Yahai brother, with your analysis, I feel more confident about taking on the position. Little brother is grateful, thank you, thank you."
As the disciple of a large family, one must bear the responsibility of a disciple. Ji Yuan has no reason to refuse his teacher's arrangement. The only thing he can do is to think of ways to protect himself as much as possible.
"It's an honor. It's an honor."
Wang Yhao and Ji Yuan had enough pleasantries, and then turned to Yu Lou, speaking freely.
"Yu Lou, although you don't come to our door often, if you have anything to say, just say it. If I can help in any way, I will do my best!"
This attitude is much better than the one he showed towards Ji Yuan.
He was not honoring Wang Yulou himself, but rather his background.
Ji Yuan's eyes showed some regret, as he had brought gifts today.
Poor wine in the cup, only honoring the sons of high gates.
Wang Yulou smiled and said.
"Brother Wang, as you know, Ji brother is also aware of this matter, which is about the position of the guardian cultivator at the River Bay Fishing Port."
"Now that Little Fish has successfully cultivated his Qi, he can become a disciple of the Huachih Palace, and the position of a guarding cultivator will be empty again. Otherwise, Yu Lou might cause trouble."
Wang Yhao's smile became more radiant. Yu Lou, this younger brother of his, is indeed too cunning.
Firstly, he got rid of Cui Dingyi, then left Lao Cui's position of a guarding cultivator vacant until his concubine became a Qi cultivator, and then directly arranged for her to take over.
Considering the look of admiration on Xuechuan Wu's face yesterday as he called Wang Yulou master, it is hard to say whether or not there will be any more support from Di Shuihole for the River Bay Fishing Port in the future.
River Bay Fishing Port?
No!
Wang Yulou Fishing Port!
And for whatever fish Wang Yulou wants to eat, he doesn't have to say anything like 'old Zhang, I want to eat fish' - just raise a finger and the people below will serve him directly into his mouth - straight to his stomach.
"Yu Lou, this matter is difficult for others, but with our relationship here, old brother I will go to any lengths to get it sorted out for you as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, your sister's position as a guarding cultivator cannot be taken away by the Supreme One, hahaha!"
Wang Yhao also couldn't tell if he was drunk or had just knelt down for a few years, and his personality hadn't completely changed yet.
He was obviously making a joke, but it was very cold and terrifying.
Yu Lou and Ji Yuan were both taken aback for a moment before smiling and agreeing with it.
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The group chatted for a while longer, and then Yu Lou excused himself and left.
When Ji Yuan finally came out, it was half an hour after Yu Lou had left. It can be seen that Wang Yhao is indeed very helpful.
However, as Ji Yuan was leaving the executor courtyard area, he noticed that Yu Lou seemed to be waiting for him.
"Yu Lou?" He walked up with some hesitation, giving a greeting.
He has known Yu Lou for several years now, but their relationship isn't close or distant. They can be considered friends, but more like ordinary friends.
"Let's go back together. Yu Lou has some questions that he wants to ask Master Ji Yuan." King Yu Lou summoned his flying boat, and the two flew in the direction of the River Bay Fishing Port together.
Ji Yuan is still the guardian cultivator of Baimao Fishing Port, and the transfer has not been completed yet. It is not far from home, so it is natural to go back with Yu Lou.
"Yu Lou, Brother doesn't want to be called that. You are the most cultivated offspring of the largest families that I have ever seen."
Just call me Yuan brother. Speaking of which, I should be older than you, but my potential is far less than yours."
Yu Lou knows that today, his cultivation has impressed Wang Yhao and Ji Yuan, but this is not because of his high cultivation, but simply because of his rapid progress in cultivation.
"Brother Wang, you are mistaken. Cultivation is about competing with others in a hundred-boat race. It doesn't matter if it's fast or slow, as long as you compare it to yourself."
"Now that you have the opportunity to become an executor in the Heavenly Vault Patrol Team, your future will only get brighter. Who knows, in a few years you might even achieve foundation-cultivation."
Ji Yuan naturally wouldn't feel proud because of what Yu Lou said. On the contrary, he felt even more respect for him.
This Wang family's son is very powerful, extremely powerful.
He has already become famous within the Di Shuihole, but he has no trace of arrogance. He is as calm and still as a still water in the mountains, and his demeanor remains so outstanding.
"Never mind. I just want to avoid making any mistakes under the guidance of the Long Elder Zhuo. But as for what you want to ask, go ahead and say it."
"You have cultivated all the way from the Qingquan Palace, so you are the most aware of the problems that Huachih Palace disciples will face."
"Xuechuan Wu and Little Fish are both important assistants to me. In the future, if we want them to enter the Azure Water Palace, we should focus on which direction to strive."
Yu Lou is very honest. Old Zhang and Little Fish are all my people. Ji Yuan is well aware of this, so there's nothing to hide.
"Hmm, there are twenty quotas each year, which is fixed."
"Usually, more than half of the quotas are only open to cultivators from large families."
"If you want to arrange your sister's identity as an Azure Water Palace disciple, it shouldn't be too difficult. Once she reaches the mid-Qi stage, you can try."
Xuechuan Wu is more of a problem. Out of the remaining seven or eight quotas, four are for Qi-refining disciples from the Huachih Palace.
As long as they can reach the later stage of cultivation, they can queue up for these four quotas. Once their turn comes, they will naturally be able to enter.
The remaining few quotas will require some effort. The objects to be brewed refer to the disciples of the Foundation-cultivation elders."
Yu Lou was utterly astounded.
Okay, okay, he only knew that Red Light Shou and the Di Shuihole selection system were black, but he didn't expect them to be this black.
Out of the twenty quotas, sixteen are controlled by foundation-cultivation cultivators, and the remaining four require queuing and accumulating seniority.
In other words, according to this system design, the Di Shuihole is once again giving a big gift to the Foundation-cultivation elders in the process of promoting disciples from the Huachih Palace to become Azure Water Palace disciples.
The clans' sons are given priority. More than half of the slots are enough for the lineage-lords of the large clans, even those with slightly less talent, to easily enter the Azure Water Palace. The most talented in the large clans have a chance to directly enter the Azure Water Palace after they reach Qi refinement. Lin Ying and Yu Lou are perfect examples."
At the same time, this selection model also forces outstanding Huachih Palace disciples to become disciples of Foundation-cultivation elders, working like donkeys and horses for them.
Double win - both the Foundation-cultivation elders of Di Shuihole and the large clans win twice.
This system is really excellent. It takes care of the foundation of the sect to the extreme.
"Should I find a teacher for Xuechuan Wu?"
Yu Lou doesn't want to take this path.
Is that for choosing a master for my dog?
That's about giving up your own fence-sitting space!
"Actually, there are other ways. Wang Yhao's teacher was also from this line."
"Oh? What is this path?"
"The West Sea Demon Hunt, the Allied Cultivators require Di Shuihole to send forty disciples to the West Sea every year for the Demon Hunt, but this is incredibly dangerous."
"Speaking of which, Ji Yuan remained silent for a moment."
He thought of Wang Yhao.
In the past, Wang Yhao was very disdainful of him. Now, Wang Yhao is very polite to him.
But in Ji Yuan's heart, he admires the former Wang Yhao, the proud and ambitious Wang Yhao, more than the current Wang Yhao who has lost his backbone and knelt down.
Although Ji Yuan has kneeled long ago, he has already become a dog of Yuan's faction.
But human hearts are always complex and complicated, aren't they?
Watching Wang Yhao struggle to change his posture and become a qualified member of a large family, using clumsy jokes to please the two 'equals,' Ji Yuan thought of his own past.
Kneeling down, integrating, becoming the kind of person they want you to be.
The process of screening and shaping, as well as alienation, has destroyed the original Ji Yuan, and is also destroying the original Wang Yhao.
"This is incredibly dangerous, so the sect promises that various rewards will be arranged for any disciples who are willing to go."
"Among them, Huachih Palace disciples who have reached the sixth level of cultivation or later in the Qi Refining stage can also take on this task."
As long as you survive in the West Sea for twenty years, when you return, you will naturally become an Azure Water Palace disciple. Of course, other rewards will not be lacking either."
When Wang Yhao brother went to the West Sea, his cultivation was at the seventh level of Qi Refining. When he came back, he had reached the peak of Qi Refining and became a disciple of the Azure Water Palace, as well as serving as a small team leader in the patrol team."
Let Xuechuan Wu go to the West Sea Demon Hunt?
Yu Lou's brows furrowed.
Thinking about Xuechuan Wu's appearance, he didn't think Old Zhang could survive in such a place for twenty years.
Xuechuan Wu's foundation is too shallow. Even when Wang Yulou was at the third level of cultivation, he had confidence in defeating him easily in a duel.
Bloodline cannot be changed. The West Sea cannot be reached, and queueing is even more impossible. So, the only option left is to find a teacher?"
"Is there no other way?"
Ji Yuan smiled gently and said.
"There is. Eight thousand spirit stones for a position of an Azure Water Palace disciple. There is no cheating, and you can find the Yuan family for a bit lower."
Wang Yulou also laughed.
"Old Zhang, old Zhang. I really want to arrange a position for you as an Azure Water Palace disciple, and then have you become a guardian cultivator elsewhere."
But even if we dismantle you piece by piece and sell them, it won't be worth eight thousand spirit stones.
"I see. By the way, Ji brother, how did you handle Cui Yanzong in the end?"
"I chopped him up and threw him into Xiu Shui Lake. If he dares to cause trouble on your wedding day, I won't forgive him easily."
Ji Yuan didn't expect Yu Lou to ask this, so he replied with a slightly severe tone.
It's just posturing.
Yu Lou, however, thought of death without a witness.
Yuan Daoshen, Yuan Daoshen, why would you kill a mere Qi-refining cultivator with your foundation-cultivation status?"
Originally, Yu Lou had long since dismissed his doubts about it. After all, Yuan Daoshen had sent him two thousand merit points—the crimson magic sword refined by Yuan Daoshen was worth two thousand one hundred merit points, and the five hundred spirit stones Yu Lou gave up were worth one hundred points.
Such a huge gift made him unable to doubt Yuan Daoshen's actions in any way.
But now, because of Ji Yuan's answer, Yu Lou was suspicious again.
"Good, good, good, thank you, Ji brother. But, Ji brother has done such a big favor for me."
Although his heart was suspicious, Yu Lou wouldn't let Ji Yuan see any clues. He kept calling out and said another thing.
"You are too polite, Yu Lou. We are brothers, so let's not say these things!"
"Hahaha, Ji brother has done me such a big favor, of course I am grateful to you."
"There is a saying that I cannot say whether it is right or wrong, but I think it is better to say something than nothing."
Ji Yuan was somewhat confused. What did Wang Yulou mean by that?"
"No need to hesitate, Yu Lou, no need to hesitate."
Yu Lou slowly opened his mouth, but it was exceptionally serious.
"The Yuan family's lineage, including its offspring and disciples, has a considerable number of Qi-refining late-stage cultivators."
If Ji brother wants to rely on the assistance of the Yuan family to cultivate to the Foundation-cultivation stage, he cannot solely seek stability in the position of executive officer of the cave heaven patrol team."
Just, how can we do this while doing our job well and not harming ourselves? Yu Lou isn't in a position to make such decisions, so I'm not going to say anything carelessly.
I hope you won't tell others about this matter.
Yu Lou doesn't want to be involved in the conflicts between the Yuan family of Di Shuihole and other clans like the Zhu family.
Seeing Ji Yuan's surprised expression, Yu Lou smiled and bowed.
"Brother, we have arrived at the fishing port of the river bend. Yu Lou wishes Brother to make achievements in the position of executive officer of the patrol team!"
With that, Yu Lou turned around and flew back to the River Bend Fishing Port.
Even if Wang Yulou didn't remind him, Ji Yuan wouldn't say it to others.
The Yuan family is the Yuan family, and the relationship between Yu Lou and Ji Yuan is Ji Yuan's own relationship.
Looking at the back of Wang Yulou as he left, Ji Yuan felt a bit confused.
To advance is to face a knife mountain and a burning sea, to retreat means no chance left.
Difficult, difficult, difficult!
