Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

About three miles away from Zhang Jing's residence, in front of a small courtyard.

A woman dressed in a white Taoist robe quietly appeared. She raised her hand and gently knocked on the door, her red lips parting slightly: "Junior Sister Shen Qingqing, please come out for a meeting."

The sudden sound drew several covert glances from the periphery.

However, when they saw the beautiful figure, these glances hastily shrank away.

Someone couldn't help sighing: "That's Senior Sister Liu Nanshu from Yanxia Island. Why would she come in person?"

"Tch~ Since the Yanxia Squad, ranked second in the Outer Academy, has already arrived, it means that the competition for the two Grade-A monsters among the front-running squads has ended."

"There's completely no hope left, let's get in touch with the Grade-B junior brothers and sisters according to the list."

In a flash, figures enveloped in spiritual light darted quickly in different directions.

The speed was increasing!

On the other side.

Creak——

The courtyard door was opened, and a tall figure walked out from behind. Her face was youthful, and her eyes conveyed a faint chillness.

"Qingqing pays her respects to Senior Sister." Shen Qingqing said softly.

"My name is Liu Nanshu, you can simply call me Senior Sister Liu. Huh—— You have already completed Qi introduction into the body and entered the Qi Refining Realm? Moreover...from observing your aura, have you already mastered the high-grade legacy?"

Liu Nanshu exclaimed with surprise, a wave of shock passing imperceptibly over her beautiful face.

At this moment, Shen Qingqing across from her was equally unsettled.

This 'Senior Sister Liu' had seen through her true cultivation at a glance? It is worth noting that several senior brothers and sisters had visited in these two days, and this was the first time her cultivation was seen through.

"Senior Sister, you can tell?" Shen Qingqing asked in confusion.

"Naturally," Liu Nanshu smiled lightly, "Worthy of a monster with a Grade-A evaluation. Junior Sister, your exceptional talent indeed exceeds my expectations. However, having only cultivated for a few days, your method of concealing your aura is not proficient enough."

"Of course, this time it was mainly because I had an advantage in cultivation." Liu Nanshu added.

"So that's how it is, thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister."

Shen Qingqing suddenly realized, and also understood that this Senior Sister Liu before her eyes probably had an extraordinary cultivation level!

"Junior Sister, I suppose you already understand the purpose of my visit, so let's not beat around the bush." Liu Nanshu gazed intently at Shen Qingqing and declared bravely: "If Junior Sister agrees to join us, what others can offer, our Yanxia Squad can offer, and even what they cannot offer, we can still provide!"

"Senior Sister, I still think——"

Hearing this, Shen Qingqing bit her lip, her expression a little hesitant.

"Junior sister, it wouldn't be too late to make a decision after hearing me out,"

"Starting today, you will receive three Purple Spirit Pills every month, one medium-grade magic artifact of your choice, one medium-grade spell legacy of your choice, and ownership of a top-grade cave dwelling. In addition, all the Tao Merits you earn in the Outer Academy will be yours to keep."

"In short, we will do everything possible to help you with your cultivation until you enter the Inner Academy. What do you think of the conditions offered by your Senior Sister?"

Upon saying this, Liu Nanshu playfully winked at Shen Qingqing opposite.

"Senior Sister, what do I need to give in return after joining?"

Shen Qingqing was somewhat tempted, but she asked cautiously.

"You don't need to give anything in return."

Facing Shen Qingqing's questioning eyes, Liu Nanshu said sincerely:

"With your talent, you would be able to enter the Inner Academy in a few years. We simply hope that after you make it to the Inner Academy, you could remember this favor. When the Yanxia Squad is in danger, just lend a hand once."

"Senior Sister swears on her Dao Heart, that there is not half a falsehood in what she is saying, and the Dao Institute can bear witness!"

After a moment of silence.

Shen Qingqing smiled gently: "Since Senior Sister has said so, then——"

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"Could I have some more time to consider it..."

In the meeting room, Zhang Jing looked at the Senior Brother opposite him, a troubled expression on his face: "Senior Brother, after all, this is an important matter, I can't make up my mind right away, can I?"

The moment he heard the answer.

A flicker of surprise crossed the man's face.

Afterwards, he stared at Zhang Jing incredulously, earnestly reminding him:

"Junior Brother Zhang, what's there to hesitate about? "

"Three Spirit Pills, two months of access to the regular cultivation room, plus thirty Spirit Stones every month! Junior Brother, you may not understand, but the density of the Spiritual Energy in there is comparable to some cave dwellings which can significantly enhance cultivation speed, though it tends to be expensive to use."

"As long as you join our Hundred River Squad, all the aforementioned benefits will be provided to you by tomorrow, or actually even right now."

After saying this, the man stared closely at Zhang Jing:

"Junior Brother, the terms I've promised are already very generous. The only ones who can offer better conditions are those top ten squads. But those squads also focus only on those talents who have the potential to rank in the top ten in the exams."

"Don't blame me for being blunt. These talents either come from cultivation families, with incomparable resources at their disposal, or they are just one step away from being Grade-A talents. Often, it's both."

"Unless there is an accident, they should all start introducing Qi into their bodies in these two days."

"As for you, Junior Brother——"

The man's words came to an abrupt halt.

Even though he didn't continue, Zhang Jing understood his implied meaning: Junior Brother, there's still a gap between you and these people.

"It's not that your senior brother doesn't want to give it to you. It's just that he really has no authority."