novelzi Chapter 924 - Chapter 924 Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 921 The Daoist Nun and the Imperial Pure Temple
Chapter 924 - Chapter 924 Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 921 The Daoist Nun and the Imperial Pure Temple
Chapter 924: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 921 The Daoist Nun and the Imperial Pure Temple Chapter 924: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 921 The Daoist Nun and the Imperial Pure Temple Upon hearing this, the young man in the white robe naturally did not dare to hinder Han Li and his companion any further; instead, he directly led them along a corridor deeper inside.
After a short while and crossing several courtyards, Han Li faintly heard the clear sound of reading, much like what one would hear in a normal academy.
However, he paused slightly, his gaze flickering unintentionally a few times.
Despite being called an academy, were these low-level cultivators really only studying instead of sitting in meditation and refining Qi, truly wasting most of their time reading?
“These are the junior disciples of the White Dew Academy engaged in their routine noon reading.
To enter the upper academy for cultivation, just having a Spiritual Root and mana is not enough.
One must cultivate our Confucian Sect’s Vast Righteous Qi.
After all, most of our sect’s cultivation techniques use Vast Righteous Qi as a supplement.
The more abundant and strong the Vast Righteous Qi, the more potential for rapid progress in future cultivation, with boundless prospects,” the young man in the white robe explained with a smile, noticing Han Li’s surprise.
He seemed to have some intention of befriending this young man, whom Mr.
Yan had personally brought.
“I see!” Han Li sensed the man’s goodwill and nodded with a smile.
At this moment, the three men crossed through a large block of lofts, winding around a few bends before suddenly arriving in front of a refined small courtyard.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, the previously clear and audible reading voice vanished without a trace; the courtyard turned out to be equipped with sound-proofing restrictive formations.
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Mr.
Yan, the scholar, seemed unaffected by this, looking as if he had been here more than once.
The young man in the white robe, however, did not dare to enter.
He stopped right outside the courtyard gate, bid farewell to the two, and then left.
Watching the young man’s figure disappear in a flash beside one of the lofts, Mr.
Yan slightly straightened his clothing and slowly walked toward the largest room, seeming about to knock.
But just as he took a step forward, the originally tightly shut door cracked open of its own accord.
Simultaneously, from above their heads, came the voice of Master Lu again.
“Mr.
Yan, please come in!
Fairy Hua Lian from the Imperial Pure Temple is just visiting this humble abode.
It happens to be a good time for me to introduce the two of you.”
Master Lu spoke calmly and steadily, his words revealing no discernible emotions.
“The Imperial Pure Temple?” Mr.
Yan showed a hint of surprise on his face, but his footsteps did not hesitate as he stepped inside, with Han Li naturally following closely.
Upon entering the room, they found themselves in a living room where a man and a woman were seated, divided into host and guest positions.
The man, in his forties with a gaunt face and three long strands of facial hair, had an unshakable demeanor that did not easily reveal his emotions, similar to Mr.
Yan but with an indescribable sternness.
The woman, in her twenties with black hair and fair skin, was dressed in a yellow Taoist robe, holding a glittering silver whisk in one hand, exuding a dignified and elegant demeanor; she was a Daoist nun.
As Mr.
Yan and Han Li entered the room, both individuals naturally glanced over.
“Is this the renowned Mr.
Yan Yao?
Although this humble Daoist does not concern herself with worldly affairs, I have heard of Mr.
Yan from Yonghua Academy,” the Daoist nun greeted with a light smile, surprisingly before the Master Lu-looking man could speak.
Her gaze briefly swept over Han Li then she casually averted her attention.
This woman was merely a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, but she sat comfortably in front of Master Lu and conversed freely, obviously a person of significant background.
“I dare not presume!
I’ve long heard of the grand names of the Fairy Daoists of the Imperial Pure Temple.
I’ve met Fairy Hua Lian,” Mr.
Yan responded quickly, not daring to show any negligence and quickly clasped his hands in greeting.
“Junior, pays respects to the two seniors!” Han Li took half a step forward and saluted respectfully.
“And this young friend is…” The Master Lu-looking man narrowed his eyes, his inquiry neither approving nor disapproving.
“This Han Li is a distant relative of a good friend, whom I brought to the academy upon hearing of its reputation, hoping to test if he qualifies to join,” Mr.
Yan explained calmly.
“Oh!
A nephew of Mr.
Yan’s old friend, it seems his Spiritual Root is ordinary.
However, his attributes still need to be carefully discerned.
Little Brother Han, come here,” Master Lu observed Han Li for a while, then unassumingly spoke.
“Yes, senior!” Upon hearing this, Han Li walked over without hesitating and had his wrist grasped by a slightly cool hand.
With Han Li’s powerful Divine Sense, he was not afraid of the other party being able to discern anything.
Whether it was the Spiritual Root’s attribute or his physical constitution, he could easily conceal his true condition, only showing the other party the fictitious information he wanted to show.
However, Han Li did not want to attract too much attention, which would not be conducive to his low-profile cultivation at the academy later on.
Hence, on the aspect of Spiritual Root aptitude, he completely revealed his Spiritual Root attributes without any manipulation.
Possessing Four Spiritual Roots was basically the minimum standard for joining an Immortal Cultivation Sect.
Yet, he concealed his true bone age, preventing the other party from seeing anything unusual.
“Oh, Four Spiritual Roots lacking gold.
You barely qualify for the academy.
But you have Mana in your body and have already cultivated some low-level spells.
Fortunately, the cultivation technique you practiced is a pure wood attribute cultivation art, not a demonic technique, so there’s no problem in that regard.
However, considering your age, the likelihood that you can achieve Foundation Establishment is virtually nil; at best you might reach the seventh or eighth level of the Qi Refinement Realm.
If that’s the case, you might actually be better off as a Loose Cultivator, enjoying more freedom!” after examining, Master Lu released Han Li’s wrist and calmly said.
“I’ve heard such assessments from other seniors before.
However, I believe diligence can make up for clumsiness.
I still plan to give it a try on the path of cultivation,” Han Li stood with his hands clasped in front of Master Lu and replied with earnest sincerity.
Master Lu’s expression shifted slightly, then looked at the scholar surnamed Yan standing beside him and nodded before speaking,
“Little Brother Han, you are so resolute in your cultivation efforts.
I shouldn’t say much more.
However, since you are a Loose Cultivator, do you have any particular specialties in miscellaneous arts?”
Han Li was slightly startled upon hearing this, a bit surprised.
He hadn’t expected that being a Qi Condensation cultivator, the other party would ask him such a question.
Could it really be out of consideration for the scholar surnamed Yan that they wished to take care of him?
His thoughts whirred like lightning, but Han Li replied without any hesitation,
“As for the Dao of Artifact Refining, I have some experience in it, but with my level of cultivation and insight, naturally I can only refine some of the most basic items and really nothing noteworthy in terms of Artifact Refining.”
After saying this, Han Li seemed somewhat embarrassed, his face showing a hint of shyness.
“Oh, you understand Artifact Refining?
Nowadays, very few Loose Cultivators learn the Artifact Refining Technique.
After all, the costs involved are truly significant,” Master Lu said, with a hint of surprise.
The Daoist nun nearby, upon hearing this, her face flickered briefly then revealed a slight joy.
“I also obtained a jade slip for refining artifacts and have been clumsily making some,” Han Li earnestly downplayed his expertise in Artifact Refining.
If it weren’t for the concern that stating his complete ignorance might greatly affect his chances of joining the academy, Han Li would indeed be reluctant to bring up anything related to Alchemy or Artifact Refining Techniques.
Still, compared to Artifact Refining, those knowledgeable in the arts of Alchemy and formations were even rarer, mentioning which might attract more attention.
“Fellow Daoist Han, you understand Artifact Refining?
That is truly wonderful.
Elder Lu, I think we don’t need to borrow any disciples skilled in Artifact Refining from your institution anymore.
Since Fellow Daoist Han has not yet joined your academy, why not let him come to my Imperial Pure Temple instead?” the Daoist nun suddenly spoke out with such a proposal.
At this, both the scholar surnamed Yan and Han Li were greatly startled, then looked at each other in astonishment.
“Fairy Hua Lian, that might not be appropriate!
Your temple is a women’s temple, how can we have Han Li, a man, join?” the scholar surnamed Yan’s facial muscles twitched as he unabashedly argued.
“Although Imperial Pure Temple is primarily a women’s temple, it isn’t without male Taoists and male gatekeepers joining.
These people join my Imperial Pure Temple but actually reside outside the temple premises.
Mr.
Yan has overlooked this,” the Daoist nun pursed her lips and lightly chuckled.
“I see, I’m not very familiar with the matters of Imperial Pure Temple indeed.
But Young Mr.
Han wishes to join White Dew Academy, joining your temple might not be appropriate,” Mr.
Yan was genuinely concerned about Han Li joining the academy.
Even though he knew the other was no ordinary person, he still voiced his objections.
“With Fellow Daoist Han’s qualifications, even if he joins the academy, he’d just be a common disciple with no prospects to speak of.
Our temple is actually preparing to refine a few treasures and we currently lack a low-ranking disciple skilled in the Artifact Refining Technique.
If Fellow Daoist Han is willing to join our temple, not only could he advance further in the Artifact Refining Technique, but I as a humble Daoist can also ensure he receives more care in his cultivation.
Not to mislead Mr.
Yan, I came to the academy originally intending to borrow a disciple skilled in the Artifact Refining Technique.
Now that we have an available candidate, there’s no need to bother Elder Lu anymore,” Fairy Hua Lian did not take offense, instead explaining with a smile.
“What do you think, Brother Lu?” Mr.
Yan hesitated for a moment after hearing this then couldn’t help but look up at Master Lu.
“Fellow Daoist Han has not yet joined our institution.
He is still free to decide for himself whether he wishes to join Imperial Pure Temple.
But as Fairy Hua Lian said, even if Fellow Daoist Han joins this academy to cultivate under me, I wouldn’t be able to help much, and he wouldn’t have much of a future.
Since Fairy Hua Lian came to this academy for the purpose of finding a low-ranking disciple skilled in the Artifact Refining Technique, having him join the Imperial Pure Temple might indeed be a good choice,” Master Lu remained composed and spoke gravely.
At this point, the gazes of all three in the hall fell upon Han Li.
Some with worry, some with curiosity, and others with a faint excitement.
“Imperial Pure Temple?” It seemed he had heard of this name before, apparently a Daoist temple on another peak of Yutian Mountain.
But Han Li did not know beforehand that this temple was a women’s temple and was completely unfamiliar with this sect.
He could only show a puzzled expression, completely at a loss.
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