Big Data Cultivation

The Crimson Phoenix Zhi Zhang is already at the Golden Core High Stage, the lights of the Mortal Realm are basically meaningless to her.

She has no concept of "Night City"; for a Golden Core, even if unseen, it can be sensed through Divine Sense.

But when she witnessed the splendidly lit White Pebble Beach with her own eyes, she realized—life could be lived like this.

She doesn't need a Night City, but in the pitch-black night, she is lonely, with only a few Golden Core cultivators to share this solitude, yet maybe tomorrow, they will enter seclusion, leaving her alone.

Previously she thought this was normal, as the Cultivation Path is inherently solitary, with few companions.

However, she overlooked one point: humans are ultimately social animals. You can enjoy solitude, but you cannot be isolated forever.

In the end, cultivators seek immortality to indulge in the feeling of "I live longer than you"—pursuing a sense of superiority.

If in the vast heavens, only one person survives, does living longer or shorter have meaning?

Without comparison, there is no sense of happiness; if everyone is happy, then you can only pursue greater happiness.

In short, this night at White Pebble Beach brought her numerous feelings.

She can look down on the brightness brought by these mortal things, but she cannot deny that this bustling place greatly attracts her.

Of course, the Crimson Phoenix Zhi Zhang can maintain her aloofness, but she also needs recognition, applause, and cheers.

However, she did not forget to say to Master Xiaomeng, "Cultivation seeks doing as one pleases, tell Mountain Master Feng… too much noise can make one's Dao heart unstable."

This is a statement open to individual interpretation. Master Xiaomeng did not need Qu Jianlei's reminder to know how to respond, she quietly said, "Zhi Zhang, adapt to the customs here… or you might observe for a couple of days."

The next day, two hundred Crimson Phoenix disciples appeared outside Feng Jun's residence, each one at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer—many had not reached the Qi Refining Peak, but the date of the next group match was uncertain, so advancing it slightly was not a bad idea.

Feng Jun's deduction speed was fifty people a day; he was doing it conservatively, with the help of a small program, but this deduction speed was already quite remarkable.

After deducing for two days, on the third day, just as he was about to continue, another flying boat descended, and it was none other than Yue Qing of the Qinggang Sect.

The Qinggang Sect has now reached a cooperation agreement with Feng Jun, the Taiqing Sect, and the Crimson Phoenix Sect, and those detained have been taken away—how much the Qinggang Sect paid is unknown to Feng Jun… and he is not interested in it either.

However, that Master Yue came so quickly for the second time sparked a bit of curiosity in him.

Upon his arrival, Master Yue was quite startled, "Crimson Phoenix actually has four Golden Cores here?"

And moreover… so many disciples seeking deductions from Feng Jun?

Actually, there was not much enmity between the Crimson Phoenix Sect and the Qinggang Sect. Last time, Liang Chao led an attack on White Pebble Beach, and there was a minor conflict between the two, but it was nothing major—disputes among cultivators are too common as long as the conflicts are not irreconcilable.

Qu Jianlei was initially cultivating in Master Xiaomeng's residence—the Zhi Zhang and Xia Nichang were both at Feng Jun's place, and going to guard them would be somewhat redundant.

However, upon discovering that the one emerging from the flying boat was Master Yue, he nonetheless finished his training and went to welcome him, "Master Yue has returned again?"

Yue Qing was very eager to avoid any misunderstandings with the people of White Pebble Beach. After putting away his flying boat, he stood honestly at the spot, and when he saw Qu Jianlei approaching, he greeted him with a smile, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qu. I wish to meet Mountain Master Feng, would you kindly inform him?"

"It will have to wait a bit," Qu Jianlei replied with a smile, "as you can see, Mountain Master Feng is currently busy."

Yue Qing blinked and curiously inquired, "Why have so many of your sect's disciples gathered there?"

"Mountain Master Feng is helping deduce for our disciples," said Qu Jianlei, knowing it couldn't be concealed but also unwilling to reveal secrets. "Master Yue also knows, his deduction fees are extremely high, so the Zhi Zhang personally organized a group deduction to get some discount."

Master Yue's eyes flickered, and without losing his composure, he asked, "What kind of content is being deduced?"

In fact, he had vaguely heard that the Crimson Phoenix had found a method to match the Fire Marrow Pill. Although this news was not allowed to be openly discussed in the Crimson Phoenix Sect, almost all disciples at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer knew it, and there was also an increase in disciples doing sect tasks.

Looking at the surrounding Crimson Phoenix disciples, almost all were at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer—did this need further guesswork?

Master Yue was asking knowingly, yet Qu Jianlei also responded earnestly, "Fellow Daoist Yue, such questions are inappropriate. A few days ago when you were deducing on Mount Zhige, we especially avoided it."

"Fellow Daoist Qu is right," Yue Qing nodded earnestly, "it was indeed my fault, I hope Fellow Daoist Qu can forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei looked at him suspiciously, "They say you are arrogantly unapproachable, but such politeness suggests otherwise?"

"How could you say that," Yue Qing, both amused and helpless, shook his head, "which of your eyes has ever seen me being arrogantly unapproachable? It's Elder Ryueming who purposefully maligned me… Alright, since there's nothing urgent, shall we sit and have some tea?"

"I don't dare drink your tea so casually," Qu Jianlei shook his head with a smile, "Last time Liang Chao's trick is still fresh in my memory, are you trying to get me out of the way again?"

"That matter is already in the past," Yue Qing said calmly as he released the tables and chairs, sitting down leisurely, "Should I get Mountain Master Feng's permission to set up shop here?"

"Of course," Qu Jianlei replied with a smile, "He bought all this, and even the Crimson Pheonix has to seek his permission to build a courtyard."

Yue Qing is good at following rules—at least on the surface, he is—so he nodded at this, "Then I'll wait to discuss setting up shop until I've met Mountain Master Feng."

Feng Jun finished deducing when it was almost dark, and Yue Qing had also figured out the rules here. He simply went up and knocked on the door, "Yue Qing from the Qinggang Sect, here to visit Mountain Master Feng."

Feng Jun had long known he was coming—not because of any heads-up from a big boss. The big boss had encountered Xia Nichang again, and even Crimson Phoenix Zhi Zhang. It was long huddled quietly in the Spirit Beast Bag, refusing to make a sound.

He sensed the Flying Boat's landing while pretending to be deducing inside, so he took a glance and discovered Yue Qing.

Hence, he stopped others from opening the door, "Please wait, I'll open the door myself."

Feng Jun let them in, about to arrange for tea, then paused in surprise, "Master Yue, you… advanced in rank?"

"Yes, I must thank you for your help in deducing," Yue Qing laughed heartily and raised a thumb, "Mountain Master Feng, your deduction skill is like this—I'm not often convinced by anyone, but for you, I give two words… Admire!"

At this moment, the real people at White Pebble Beach, besides the four from Crimson Pheonix, included Master Xiaosong from Taiqing and Master Sumiao. All six were quite curious about Yue Qing's visit until they heard this, and suddenly realized—so it was to thank Feng Jun.

However, they still found it hard to believe their ears. Mountain Master Feng's deduction could actually promote someone's advancement?

Please, is there anything you can't do?

Feng Jun knew what he deduced for the other party, and the words might not be what they seemed, so he straightforwardly stated, "Master Yue being able to advance is your own opportunity; I dare not claim undue credit… Might I ask the real intention of your visit?"

"I would like to pay generously for Mountain Master Feng to deduce once more," Yue Qing said solemnly, "You name the price."

"Bring the person first," Feng Jun acknowledged Yue Qing's attitude towards payment, "I can't guarantee success, and as for the price… let's discuss it based on the situation."

Yue Qing pondered for a moment, then spoke seriously, "Bringing the person is inconvenient, I wish to invite Mountain Master Feng to accompany me."

"That's too much," Qu Jianlei jumped in from outside the courtyard, "Master Yue, your request crosses the line. How many of our Crimson Pheonix disciples have come to White Pebble Beach for deductions, even being escorted by Zhi Zhang? It's the same for the Taiqing Sect, what makes you so special…"

"Exactly," another voice chimed in, it was Master Xiaosong appearing diagonally above the setup, hands behind his back, speaking condescendingly, "Even my Taiqing disciples must come voluntarily, are you from the Qinggang Sect that important?"

Yue Qing didn't even look at him, instead addressing Feng Jun seriously, "I truly have my difficulties. Why not consider first, Mountain Master Feng, no rush to decline."

Feng Jun shook his head and replied earnestly, "Sorry, I don't make house calls, that's a principle."

Yue Qing was silent for a moment before asking in a deep voice, "How about this, Mountain Master Feng; when might you be available?"

"I'm available now," Feng Jun answered casually, even pulling out a cigarette to light, "As for abundant free time, that's uncertain."

Yue Qing thought for a bit and decided to forget concerns, raising a Spiritual Qi Shield, "Can we communicate through Divine Sense?"

Master Xiaosong's first reaction upon seeing the Spiritual Qi Shield was to raise his hand, preparing.

Feng Jun wasn't that sensitive since it wasn't his first time communicating with Yue Qing like this.

However, he still looked at the other unhappily, "Master Yue, this is my setup; could you show a little respect to the host?"

"Fine," Yue Qing, who was quite particular about things, dismissed the Spiritual Qi Shield with a thought, "I hope to communicate through Divine Sense."

Feng Jun sighed with a wry smile, nodding, "Alright, you win… I don't like things being too troublesome."

Yue Qing released his Divine Sense, "I have identified the murderer of my master."

Feng Jun shook his head helplessly, pulled out his mobile phone, and began to swipe while sending a thought, "I'm not interested in this."

Yue Qing continued sending his Divine Sense, "Very regrettably, the killer is from my Qinggang Sect. Logically, such a disgraceful matter shouldn't be told outside, but I'm worried if I don't explain, you won't help me."

Feng Jun stopped swiping his mobile phone, looked up at him, took another puff of his cigarette, and with his mind thought back, "Ugh, another one of those shitty messes, I really don't want to hear it… by the way, will you kill me to silence the witnesses?"

While releasing his consciousness, he intriguingly observed the other.