Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

Hearing this, the group, who had initially planned to haul a hundred baskets of soil as quickly as possible, immediately lowered their heads and scratched their noses, sheepishly laughing.

Seeing their reaction, Lin Xiao knew they had indeed been thinking of working non-stop.

He then added, "Also, we can't just use any random soil; it has to be the red clay from upstream of the mountain stream."

After giving them a few more instructions, he led everyone back to the grass hut and began teaching them how to read and understand the cultivation method, one by one.

Digging and carrying soil would have to wait until another day.

The sun was about to set, and nothing was more important than cultivation. Improving their cultivation would make everything else easier.

Before they left the mountain, Lin Xiao gathered everyone and said, "You can share what you think is safe to tell your families about the sect, but make sure to emphasize the consequences of revealing too much, so they don't spread the word carelessly."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Lin Xiao trusted that the families of these brothers were not ones to gossip or stir up trouble, so he wasn't too worried.

After reminding them to keep up with their cultivation at home, the group descended the mountain and returned to their respective homes.

On his way home, Lin Xiao made a detour to visit the Sun family.

As soon as Auntie Sun, who was sweeping the courtyard, saw Lin Xiao, she warmly greeted him, "Oh, it's Xiao! Are you here to see Yi Gao? Come on in, come on in."

Lin Xiao was a bit taken aback by her enthusiasm. Although they were from the same village, they didn't usually interact much. Her sudden warmth puzzled him. Could it be that Uncle Sun had told her he was the one who saved her?

Following Auntie Sun inside, Lin Xiao found Sun Yigao in his room. After she left, Lin Xiao asked, "Did you tell your mother that I saved her?"

Sun Yigao nodded with a smile, "Yes, I joined Lingxian Sect with her approval."

Lin Xiao was surprised, "Didn't Auntie always want you to focus on studying and passing the imperial exams to bring glory to the family?"

Sun Yigao looked a bit embarrassed and explained, "Maybe after being possessed by that evil spirit, my mother has come to see things differently. She told me that cultivating is also good—at least I won't be afraid of evil spirits anymore. As for the exams, she said it's up to fate. If I'm interested, I can still take them, but if not, it's fine."

Hearing this, Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "So, you're really interested in cultivation now?"

Sun Yigao looked at him with determination and said, "I'm interested in helping the world. I believe that cultivation can help people more than becoming an official."

Impressed by Sun Yigao's words, Lin Xiao felt a surge of admiration for this fifteen-year-old. His blood seemed to boil with excitement at such a noble sentiment.

At that moment, Auntie Sun's voice called out from outside, "Xiao, stay for dinner!"

Lin Xiao quickly replied, "No need, Auntie! My father and brother are waiting for me at home for dinner!"

He then turned to Sun Yigao and said, "Tomorrow at dawn, we'll meet at the foot of the northern mountain. Is that convenient for you?"

Sun Yigao nodded, "Yes, that works."

Lin Xiao smiled, "Alright then, see you tomorrow at the mountain!"

The next morning, Lin Xiao was once again dragged out of bed by Lin Dayou.

Still groggy, Lin Xiao went to the courtyard to wash up. Over the years, without toothpaste, he had given up on having a set of pearly white teeth.

Suddenly, an idea struck him! He glanced at his father and brother, who were also washing up beside him.

Quietly, he used a cleansing technique on his teeth. After swishing the water around and spitting it out, he turned to his father and brother, flashing his teeth proudly and asked, "Dad, big brother, do my teeth look different?"

Lin Dayou and Lin Yun, puzzled, took a closer look at his teeth.

"Wow! So white!" Lin Dayou's eyes widened.

Lin Yun couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Though Lin Xiao's teeth had never been particularly yellow, they certainly weren't this dazzling white. In the village, as long as someone wasn't too lazy to brush their teeth, they generally had a set of teeth that were neither yellow nor white—Lin Xiao was no exception.

But now, Lin Yun and Lin Dayou saw that Lin Xiao's teeth were so white they practically sparkled!

Everyone has a desire to look good.

Before Lin Yun could say anything, Lin Dayou immediately turned to Lin Xiao and said, "Hey, kid! That technique of yours really works! Give me a go."

He grinned at Lin Xiao, showing his teeth.

Lin Xiao obediently used the cleansing technique on his father's teeth. Then he noticed Lin Yun's expectant gaze.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to offer the technique to his brother, Lin Dayou interrupted, "Let your brother cultivate and learn it himself. Don't help him; let him do it on his own."

Hearing this, Lin Xiao gave Lin Yun a sympathetic look and backed off.

Lin Yun glanced at their father, then quietly resumed brushing his teeth with water. In his mind, he vowed, I'll work hard to cultivate so I can use techniques too! I want a bright white smile too!

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao was mulling over the idea that this could be a potential way to make money.

While the sect was still small and simple now, it would eventually grow stronger. They couldn't keep having everyone bring their own food for training during the day and return home to sleep at night.

Sooner or later, they'd all have to stay at the sect full-time.

But what about food and daily necessities for so many people? That would all cost money and resources.

The system could provide materials, seeds, techniques, and treasures needed for the sect's construction, but Lin Xiao wasn't planning to sell those—they were the sect's foundation.

So the sect needed a source of income. Given its current small size, it wasn't realistic to engage in large-scale business ventures.

But offering teeth-cleaning services? That seemed like a good starting point!

Having made up his mind, Lin Xiao discussed the idea with Lin Dayou, asking him to take him along when he went to the market in town this month.

Lin Dayou, hearing Lin Xiao's plan and reasoning, fully supported it, impressed by his son's foresight and ambition to grow stronger.

After washing up and eating a simple breakfast, the family of three set out on their day.

Sun Yigao had risen early that morning. Even before dawn, he was already waiting at the foot of the northern mountain.

But he didn't have to wait long. Soon, he saw a figure sprinting toward him at an incredible speed.

Sun Yigao had never seen anyone run so fast before! It seemed that within just two or three breaths, the person who had been over a hundred meters away was suddenly right in front of him—without even breaking a sweat!

Indeed, it was Lin Xiao.

From a distance, Lin Xiao had spotted Sun Yigao already waiting at the foot of the mountain and felt a bit guilty for making him wait. So he had hurried over.

At this point, Lin Xiao, having reached the third level of Qi Refinement, could sprint a hundred meters in three seconds as effortlessly as taking a stroll.

The only downside was that he had left his brother, Lin Yun, far behind.