Cultivation: Being Immortal

Chapter 261:

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The Land of Yun, The Sect of the Five Elements

On the fifth day back at the Five Elements Sect, it took Lin Jiang some time to see Zhang Wanjing. He didn’t know if Zhang Wanjing was really that busy.

"I read the report you sent back. Lately, you’ve been slacking off. It’s all news about the Shenmu Sect in the Central Plains, hardly any news from other places."

Zhang Wanjing said to Lin Jiang, after Lin Jiang left the position of envoy for the Five Elements Sect, his new mission was to gather information about the entire cultivation world for the sect, so the sect could have an understanding of the cultivation world. But Lin Jiang had been living in Shenmu City for many years, so naturally he didn’t have many sources of information.

"Yes, Master, disciples have been in seclusion for cultivation recently, so they have been slack."

"It’s not just about slacking off, you also kept information to yourself."

"Is Master referring to Xiao Lingyue’s matter?"

"Of course, Xiao Lingyue is a traitor from the Spiritual Moon Sect, and she has been taken in by Lin Batian. The Four Great Families of the Qing State have also severed ties with the Shenmu Sect, and the Shenmu Sect and the Spiritual Moon Sect no longer have their previous friendly relationship. Isn’t this important?"

Lin Jiang didn’t argue, he knew that Xiao Lingyue being part of the Lin family, Zhang Shuhua would inform him about this, but he didn’t expect Zhang Wanjing to bring it up now.

"Don’t make this kind of mistake again."

"The disciple knows their mistake and won’t make it again."

"What important reason do you have for coming back this time?"

"No, I just miss my master and miss the sect, so I came back to take a look."

"Are you not planning to stay?"

"The disciple still wants to travel and see more places."

Lin Jiang said, he didn’t want to stay, it would be awkward if he did.

He was absent from the sect for a long time and no longer followed Zhang Wanjing. If he returns, he will disrupt the balance of interests around Zhang Wanjing.

Lin Jiang felt that if he returned, he would not be able to gain his previous benefits. He would definitely have to share some, so it would be better to stay in Shenmu City. His business in Shenmu City was already stable, although the income was not as high as before, it was not low either.

"It’s good to take a walk and broaden our horizons. If you come back, the sect still needs your help. Things are chaotic in Yun State right now, and the Five Elements Sect can’t be affected."

"Yes, Master."

"There’s nothing urgent, go and rest. I still have things to attend to."

"Yes, Master."

Lin Jiang silently left, feeling heavy and complicated.

Lin Jiang brought a jug of wine and found Yu Wanke. Yu Wanke smiled and said. I knew you would come back.

"Just like I told you before, my master is different now."

"I told you earlier, you didn’t believe, how do you feel now?"

"Quite good."

"Quite good, you’ve become silly, you are different from before."

"Really quite good."

Lin Jiang said, he had only received sporadic news from the sect before, but now that he had returned, he felt that the sect was different.

Zhang Wanjing took full control, his character became more decisive than before, his methods became tougher, even his heart became harder, which made it difficult for people around him to accept.

Looking at it from the sect’s perspective, Zhang Wanjing’s character is highly advantageous for the sect, greatly contributing to its development. In fact, the Five Elements Sect is now even stronger than before the battle with Yun State, with a stronger momentum. Lin Jiang has met many young disciples in the past few days, they are the hope of the sect.

"You and your master, tsk tsk, truly worthy of the same lineage."

Yu Wanke heard Lin Jiang’s words and ultimately shook his head, unsure of how to judge.

"I speak with facts. May I ask, how does the current Five Elements Sect compare to the Zhonghang Sect and the Cloud Sword Sect?"

"It surpasses them. The two sects have not fully recovered their vitality in nearly a hundred years, while the Five Elements Sect has already surpassed them, except for the Soul Changing technique."

"Have you ever thought about why, senior brother?"

"Um…"

"Senior brother is right. It is because of our master Zhang Wanjing. He is authoritarian and monopolizes power, but it is also because of his actions that the sect can operate smoothly without hindrance."

Lin Jiang said. Zhang Wanjing is like a powerful figure in a mortal dynasty. He holds great power and his authoritarian ways are disliked. However, it is also because of his approach that the strength of the Five Elements Sect has grown rapidly. If he cannot bring benefits to the sect, the Soul Changing technique wouldn’t allow him to act so recklessly.

"You’re right, but what does it have to do with you and me?"

Yu Wanke calmly said. Even if Zhang Wanjing does well, how does it benefit me directly? In fact, because I’ve already stepped back, I’ve lost even more benefits. Naturally, I’m not pleased.

"Haha, let’s not talk about this. Let’s drink!"

Lin Jiang laughed loudly and quickly changed the topic. He knew Yu Wanke’s mindset, which is very normal. If Lin Jiang couldn’t succeed outside, he would also be resentful. This is called "the backside decides the brain," which is the same everywhere.

The two of them immediately stopped talking about this matter and focused on drinking. Yu Wanke’s topic was more about his descendants. The cultivation world and ordinary people are the same. The goals that he couldn’t achieve himself, he hoped his descendants could achieve.

Yu Wanke couldn’t break through to Nascent Soul, so he hoped that his descendants could. Among his descendants, there are those with excellent talents and understanding. Yu Wanke had high hopes for them, hoping that one day they could reach Nascent Soul and protect the family for thousands of years.

After finishing this meal, Lin Jiang didn’t leave immediately. He continued to stay in the Five Elements Sect. He even applied to the sect for a golden core residence, and the sect agreed.

The new residence was left behind by the previous golden core cultivator. Lin Jiang didn’t mind. After cleaning it up and changing the formation, he moved in. After that, Lin Jiang went to Zhang Wanjing’s residence to see the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit.

Zhang Wanjing had brought back the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit over a hundred years ago. One of them was almost ripe. Based on Lin Jiang’s expertise as a spiritual farmer, it wouldn’t take more than thirty years.

Lin Jiang couldn’t wait for this one. In thirty years, he wouldn’t be able to reach the peak of golden core cultivation. Zhang Shuhua had a chance to make a breakthrough. What Lin Jiang was waiting for was the one with the shortest cultivation time. According to his estimate, it would still take about two hundred years.

And two hundred years later, Lin Jiang’s recorded age in the Five Elements Sect would be only a little over three hundred, and Zhang Wanjing’s knowledge would be just over four hundred. This advantage could still be obtained.

Of course, this would also depend on whether Zhang Wanjing was willing to give it to him because it was his personal item.

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"If I don’t come looking for you, you’ll just run away and never come back, right?"

In the blink of an eye, it had been two months since Lin Jiang returned to the Five Elements Sect. During these two months, Lin Jiang hadn’t looked for Zhang Wanjing again. But as the time was almost up, Lin Jiang was ready to say goodbye when Zhang Wanjing appeared, speaking to Lin Jiang with an annoyed tone.

"How can Master say such things? Master is busy with important matters, and it wouldn’t be convenient for the disciple to disturb."

Lin Jiang smiled and said, during the two months they hadn’t seen each other, it was actually a sort of confrontation. And currently, Lin Jiang had the upper hand in this psychological battle, he was unyielding.

"Lin Die from the Lin family said you’re narrow-minded and small-minded, it turns out she was right."

"Master is right."

"You came back?"

"I won’t come anymore, it’s not interesting and I’m tired."

Lin Jiang laughed and said. Yes, I am very tired. Speaking and doing things like this is very exhausting.

"Just stop pretending. How about coming back to the Five Elements Sect? Now that I am in charge of the sect, come back and help me."

"I won’t come back."

"Are you still angry? If you come back, I will give you all the previous bonuses. After all these years, you would have accumulated tens of millions of spirit stones. How about that?"

"It’s not about that. I’m not coming back because I’m afraid it will be difficult for Master. I’ve been away from the sect for too long, and I’ve lost my foundation and support. Some have died, and others have grown old. It’s not beneficial for me to involve others. If I intervene hastily, it will disrupt the unity of the people under Master’s guidance, and it’s not conducive to maintaining balance."

"This is a small matter."

"It’s not a small matter. The higher my cultivation level, the more resources I need. The resources I had before are not enough for me to reach the Golden Core stage. I will need more."

"You have a Purple Origin Taoist Fruit."

Zhang Wanjing said, Purple Origin Taoist Fruit was something he used to attract those Golden Core disciples. But one fruit is enough, and he can give it to Lin Jiang.

"Okay, I’ll be honest, Master should know that I have a business in Shenmu City, and it’s going well. I want to try harder."

"It’s safer to stay within your own territory."

"That’s more exciting, isn’t it?"

Lin Jiang laughed and said. When has our own territory ever been safe? You always said we won’t get dividends unless we give them. At least Shenmu Sect wouldn’t dare to treat merchants like that.

"It seems that I can’t make you stay."

"Women should leave when they’re grown, and even sons should separate. When a disciple’s wings are strong, flying away is good. Besides, our sect is too weak in other states. Being outside, I can still contribute to the sect. As long as the sect doesn’t force me to choose between the sect and the Lin family, I will be the sect’s most loyal disciple."

"Aren’t you afraid that one day the Lin family and Five Elements Sect will become enemies?"

"With my lifespan, I probably won’t live to see that day, so I’m not afraid."

Lin Jiang said. We’ll deal with that when the time comes. If I have enough strength, I’ll forcefully mediate the conflicts between the two sects. If I’m not strong enough, then I’ll run away, and no one will care.

Zhang Wanjing became silent immediately. He knew that his actions had hurt his personal disciple, or else Lin Jiang would never have treated him like this before.

"Master, if there’s nothing urgent, I’ll take my leave."

"No rush, I have one more task for you."

"Please give me your orders, Master."

"Something happened in Anhua City, you need to go…"

As Zhang Wanjing explained in detail, Lin Jiang’s eyebrows furrowed.

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