Strange mountains and rivers

Chen Huaisheng did not stay long in Baita City.

Just pass the news to the head master, and with the help of Ma Daochun and Yao Liwei, the relationship between the Ding family and the Sun family should be able to be handled well.

In particular, Chen Huaisheng specifically mentioned the importance of Kuixing Pavilion to Shang Jiuling.

In fact, as the leader of a sect, Shang Jiuling did not need Chen Huaisheng's reminder to understand the value of a complete commercial and trade system to a sect, especially in an unfamiliar and underdeveloped commercial area like Hebei.

But how to cooperate with the Sun family, whether to include them all like the Ding family, or to let the Sun family become a half ally and half vassal to cooperate for interests, depends on what Shang Jiuling thinks.

Among the five volumes obtained, three introduced the situation of Dongxuan Sect and Wolong Ridge, but none of them were specialized geographical works.

This book is a notebook-style introduction to travel notes, an overview from the author's perspective of walking and sightseeing.

One is a description of Dongxuan Sect's heyday, and part of it mentions the conditions of several Zifu caves of Dongxuan Sect at that time.

There is also a book that specifically introduces the planting situation of spiritual plants in Wolong Ridge, that is, the relationship between the distribution of spiritual fields and spiritual lands and the places where various real people were stationed at that time.

All in all, Chen Huaisheng felt that based on the combined research and analysis of the narratives in these three books, he was able to find one or two Lingshan caves that were suitable for him.

"It should be here." Chen Huaisheng stood at the foot of the peak, looking east.

The two waters are blue and the mountains are green.

Returning to Wolong Ridge, Chen Huaisheng and Min Qingyu spent two days sifting through the books to find out the approximate locations of the two cave ruins, and then started searching.

The two caves are a bit far away from Longlinyuan, but there is no better choice.

One place is already deep in the back of the Canglong. Although Chen Huaisheng likes that place very much, it is secretive and quiet, and the area of ​​the surrounding spiritual fields is larger, but it is really too far, so he can only reluctantly give up.

The conditions here are also good now.

Thousands of feet of wall stands on the east side, and a narrow trail that has long been buried by vegetation spirals deep into the mountain along the mountain.

Under the cliff is a secluded pool with lush vegetation and lush greenery. A waterfall falls straight into the pool from the northernmost side of the cliff.

"Have a look. If the trail is still there, then you can basically be sure. The springs and waterfalls seem to be bigger than what is stated in the book, but it has been hundreds of years, so some changes are normal."

Zhao Liangkui looked around.

Hu Delu put one hand on his knees and grabbed a handful of bushes with the other hand. He looked around at the foot of the mountain and said, "It seems that there is a stone tablet at the edge of the cliff. Let me take a look."

I searched all the way along the foot of the mountain, shoveling away the dense bushes one by one, and finally found a stone tablet in a place covered with moss.

There are two lines of words on the stele: Who looks like Mr. Ren, riding a white deer in the clouds.

It is indeed here.

After hacking with knives and axes, he soon found a step ladder about five feet wide, which spiraled up the mountain.

The group walked around for about half an hour from the cliff on the east to the gentle terrain on the west.

During this half hour, either clear out the bushes or vines or make a mark.

This mountain is covered with dense forests. Without the introduction and information in this book, you would never have been able to find such a road.

After passing a gentle slope, we finally reached the halfway point of the mountain.

The square that was originally described in the book as about ten feet wide and fifteen feet long was almost entirely covered by various vines and shrubs, but some stone benches and chairs with green vegetation could still be seen vaguely.

Further up on the left side, there is a high ground that should be the Taoist temple mentioned in the book. There should be a cave door next to the Taoist temple, but it can't be seen at all now.

Chen Huaisheng raised the Yitian sword in his hand, and the sword energy swept through it. Countless vines broke and fell, and a hole was finally exposed.

The upper part of the cave entrance is half covered by moss and soil, and the three words "White Deer Cave" look so blurry and thick in the sunset.

The entrance to the cave was found, and the ruins of the Taoist temple were still there. The meaning of Bailu Taoist Temple and Bailu Cave was excellent, but no matter how good the meaning was, it could not change the collapse of Dongxuan Sect.

Chen Huaisheng didn't care. The meaning was good, so he would continue to use it, not to mention the white deer itself was auspicious.

A month later, the entire Yunzhong Mountain, Bailu Taoist Temple and Bailu Cave were basically cleaned and repaired, and Chen Huaisheng could finally move here.

"It seems that you are planning to practice hard here." Wu Tianen put his hands on his back and walked on the winding mountain trail with a distant look, "You should have been like this a long time ago."

"Oh, uncle, what did you hear?" Chen Huaisheng knew that he was too popular and would inevitably attract dissatisfaction and criticism from many people.

Even a trip to Baita City can cause such a big disturbance.

The Ding family has now joined the Chonghua sect, and some insider information will surely spread. At least they will say that they are stirring up trouble inside, and take the opportunity to suppress the Ding family.

"It's nothing. It's all over. Senior Brother Ding and his family can be considered members of our Chonghua Sect. The talks with the Sun family in Kuixing Pavilion are almost over."

Wu Tianen knew that he couldn't hide it from Chen Huaisheng, so he smiled.

"It's just that I think you are too scheming and have a big heart at such a young age. The words of the Ding family are derogatory, but the Sun family is full of praise. Well, for us Chonghua sect, it is a compliment."

"Haha, uncle, I just caught up. If the Ding family wants to be so connected, what can I do? Fortunately, the result is very good. Even though they had some resentment in their hearts before, they are now a family. From the perspective of the sect, They should also think that this is the right thing to do, right?”

Chen Huaisheng didn't care much.

Although Ding Zongshou now serves as the first elder, Zhu Fengbi takes over as the head of the academy, forming a new power troika of the Chonghua Sect.

The status of the first elder of the Presbyterian Church is higher than that of the Chancellor, but his substantive power is not as good as that of the Chancellor.

However, this is also in line with Ding Zongshou's wish. He is not good at daily affairs and does not have so much energy to deal with them.

As the first elder, he has a high position but few tasks. To be honest, he is more like a military reserve. He can also practice with peace of mind and attack the high realm of essence.

Such an arrangement for the Chonghua Sect was also painstaking. It was also Chen Huaisheng's suggestion through Yao Liwei, which was in line with the wishes of Shang Jiuling and Zhu Fengbi.

Besides, I have given enough sincerity, but after all, Ding Zongshou is too high in the spiritual realm and he is a newbie. How to arrange it is a difficult task. This arrangement can be said to push Ding Zongshou to the position of the second person of the Zhengegezhonghua sect. It can be said that Longyu, who There is nothing to say.

You Shaoyou went to Baita City and Ding Yuangao jointly formed the White Tower Lower House of the Chonghua Sect. You Shaoyou served as the head of the White Tower Lower House, Ding Yuangao served as the left magistrate, and Sun Fuyi served as the right magistrate.

Such an arrangement is also quite reasonable.

The Lower Courtyard of Baita is too far from the gate of Wolong Mountain. The Chonghua Sect also needs a solid stronghold in the east of Fuyang Road to fulfill its security commitment to the entire Baitapu area. This can be considered as the Chonghua Sect has officially expanded its influence to Fuyang Road. The eastern area of ​​​​Yangdao.

Another important figure in the Ding family, Li Minghao, served as the deacon of the Chonghua Law Enforcement Court.

Originally, the Chonghua faction was planning to abolish the Law Enforcement Yuan and merge the Chuan Gong Yuan and the Law Enforcement Yuan, and they started to do so.

However, as the situation changed, especially with the appearance of the demon corpses and the Lingyun Sect facing the pressure of destruction, the Chonghua Sect had to prepare in advance.

It is impossible for the Law Enforcement Court to be merged, and it also needs to be strengthened. In particular, the disciples who enter the Law Enforcement Court must strengthen their spells and weapons in a targeted manner.

It should be said that the Ding family is quite satisfied with this arrangement. Ding Zongshou serves as the first elder and Li Minghao serves as the deacon of the Law Enforcement Court. This is also an important position among the five courts after the Chuan Gong Court, but Li Minghao can also take on it with his eighth-level foundation building strength. rise.

Wu Tianen glanced at Chen Huaisheng and said with profound meaning: "There are many people who accuse and criticize you, but there are also many people who praise you. The leader brother also gave a comment, saying that you have the appearance of a leader."

Chen Huaisheng was startled and said quickly: "Uncle, I don't dare to spread these words randomly, it will really cause too much trouble for me."

Wu Tianen smiled and said, "What are you afraid of? I think the leader's evaluation is very objective, but if you want to be worthy of this evaluation, you need to improve yourself in spiritual realm and magic. When you arrive at Zifu, you will naturally No one gossips anymore.”

Chen Huaisheng couldn't bear it anymore, "Uncle, did you say it wrong? It's foundation building, not Zifu, right?"

"Is foundation building still challenging for you?" Wu Tianen asked back: "If you still feel that foundation building is too far away and requires unremitting efforts, then I really have nothing to say, and you are not worthy. Go up to what the master brother said about the master's posture."

Being reprimanded by Wu Tianen so much that he didn't dare to say anything anymore, Chen Huaisheng could only lower his head and say yes.

"I didn't say you would attack the Zi Mansion in a short time. What about twenty or thirty years later? Don't you dare to think about it?" Wu Tianen continued: "Your first priority now is still to build the foundation. The sect is here With the development and growth, in addition to senior brother Ding Zongshou, Li Minghao and Ding Yuangao entered the sect, both of whom were in the foundation-building strength class, as well as Wang Chi, Ding Liren and Ding Runyao. According to senior brother Ding Zongshou, Wang Chi, within two years He will definitely be able to build the foundation within five years, and Ding Liren will definitely be able to build the foundation within five years. This will put a lot of pressure on the old people in our sect."

Chen Huaisheng estimated that this was the main reason why Wu Tianen came to his place today.

Although there are not many people in the Ding family, almost everyone is strong and has good strength.

There is one in Zi Mansion and two in Foundation Establishment, and one is at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment and the other is at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment. The only ones in the entire Chonghua Sect who can compete with these two are Li Yu (peak of Foundation Establishment) and You Shaoyou (seventh level of Foundation Establishment). People like Ma Daochun, Xu Muyang, Wu Tianen, and Wang Yao are all inferior in strength. If Wang Chi and Ding Liren also succeed in building a foundation within a few years, it will be even more disturbing.

There are only about ten foundation-building monks in total, and the Ding family only accounts for 20 to 30%, which always makes people feel uncomfortable.

Even though Xu Tianfeng and Cao Renben are also attacking the foundation, it still makes people feel uneasy. Therefore, urging Liu Chun, Yao Liwei, Zhao Sitian and Chen Huaisheng to work harder to practice is also a way to prove the strength of the Chonghua Sect. means.