dì yī qiān qī bǎi bā shí sì zhāng chuán gōng bǎi cǎo mén
第一千七百八十四章传功百草门
Chapter 1784: Transmitting Skills to the Hundred Herb Sect
yǔ cōng míng rén shuō huà jiù shì róng yì ， lín xuān liǎn shàng yě bù yóu de lù chū jǐ fēn mǎn yì ， zuǐ jiǎo wēi wēi qiào qǐ ：“ mén zhǔ jì rán shuō dào zhè yī bù ， nà lín mǒu jiù bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo le ， shàng guān dào yǒu ， wǒ lái wèn nǐ ， nǐ kě xiǎng guò ， zhòng zhèn bǎi cǎo mén ？”
与聪明人说话就是容易，林轩脸上也不由得露出几分满意，嘴角微微翘起：“门主既然说到这一步，那林某就不拐弯抹角了，上官道友，我来问妳，妳可想过，重振百草门？”
Talking with a wise person was easy. Lin Xuan couldn't help but show some satisfaction on his face, his lips curling slightly. "Master of the sect, since you've brought this up, I won't beat around the bush. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, may I ask if you have considered reviving the Hundred Herb Sect?"
“ zhòng zhèn bǎi cǎo mén ？”
“重振百草门？”
"Reviving the Hundred Herb Sect?"
jǐn guǎn xīn zhōng yǐ jīng yù liào dào jǐ fēn ， shàng guān mù yǔ hái shì lù chū jǐ fēn jīng è ， bì jìng lín xuān suǒ shuō ， yǔ zì jǐ de cāi cè ， jǐn shì xiāng sì bà le ， jù tǐ nèi róng ， què shì wán quán bù yí yàng de 。
尽管心中已经预料到几分，上官暮雨还是露出几分惊愕，毕竟林轩所说，与自己的猜测，仅是相似罢了，具体内容，却是完全不一样的。
Although she had anticipated some part of it, Shangguan Mudu's expression still showed a hint of surprise. What Lin Xuan said was similar to her guess, but the specifics were entirely different.
“ qián bèi shuō xiào le ， zhòng zhèn yí gè mén pài ， kě bú shì sān yán liǎng yǔ nà yàng jiǎn dān ， suǒ zuò de shì qíng ， fán fù yǐ jí ， gèng bú shì yī liǎng gè gāo shǒu ， jiù kě yǐ zhī chēng dì ……”
“前辈说笑了，重振一个门派，可不是三言两语那样简单，所做的事情，繁复以极，更不是一两个高手，就可以支撑地……”
"Fellow Daoist, you jest. Reviving a sect isn't as simple as just saying so. The tasks involved are extremely complex and can't be sustained by just one or two powerful cultivators..."
shàng guān mù yǔ tàn le kǒu qì ， jiù suàn lín xuān jiā rù jìn lái ， yǐ tā de tōng tiān fǎ lì ， yě zuì duō bǎo zhèng běn mén bù shòu qī fù ， guò dé zī rùn yī xiē ， dàn yǔ zhòng zhèn bǎi cǎo mén de mù biāo xiāng bǐ ， nà shì yuǎn yuǎn bù jí 。
上官暮雨叹了口气，就算林轩加入进来，以他的通天法力，也最多保证本门不受欺负，过得滋润一些，但与重振百草门的目标相比，那是远远不及。
Shangguan Mudu sighed. Even if Lin Xuan joined in, with his boundless power, he could only ensure that the sect wouldn’t suffer bullying, leading a more comfortable life. But compared to reviving the Hundred Herb Sect, it was far from enough.
yí gè mén pài néng fǒu fā yáng guāng dà ， shì kàn zhěng tǐ shí lì rú hé ， yī liǎng gè gāo shǒu de jiā rù ， zuì duō qǐ dào jǐn shàng tiān huā de xiào guǒ ， qí shí bìng bù néng cóng gēn běn shàng gǎi biàn shén me 。
一个门派能否发扬光大，是看整体实力如何，一两个高手的加入，最多起到锦上添花的效果，其实并不能从根本上改变什么。
Whether a sect could flourish depended on its overall strength. The addition of one or two powerful cultivators at most provided a mere embellishment; fundamentally, nothing would change.
jiù xiàng xī rì de yún zhōu qī dà shì lì ， chú le lí hé qī de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， yuán yīng 、 níng dān 、 zhù jī 、 yī céng céng de xiū shì dōu shì jī chǔ zhā shí 。
就像昔日的云州七大势力，除了离合期的太上长老，元婴、凝丹、筑基、一层层的修士都是基础扎实。
Just like the Cloud Province's seven major forces in the past—except for the Supreme Elder at the Separation Stage, all other cultivators from the Core Formation to Condensation Core stages were solidly grounded. That was why they could dominate Cloud Province and make other sects and families take notice. But what was the current state of the Hundred Herb Sect? Who knew it better than Shangguan Mudu?
suǒ yǐ cái néng wēi zhèn yún zhōu ， lìng qí tā de zōng mén jiā zú quán dōu wèi zhī cè mù ， ér rú jīn de bǎi cǎo mén ， qíng kuàng shì zěn me yàng de ， shuí néng bǐ shàng guān mù yǔ gèng qīng chǔ 。
所以才能威震云州，令其他的宗门家族全都为之侧目，而如今的百草门，情况是怎么样的，谁能比上官暮雨更清楚。
How could she not want her sect to regain its former glory, but even as a grand master, she was only at the middle stage of Condensation Core cultivation. Saying that she wanted to revive the sect would just be empty talk and invite ridicule.
tā rú hé bù xiǎng ， ràng mén pài chóng xiàn xī rì de huī huáng ， kě lián zì jǐ zhè táng táng mén zhǔ ， yě bù guò cái shì yī míng níng dān zhōng qī de xiū shì ， shuō xiǎng yào ràng mén pài zhòng zhèn qǐ lái ， nà bú shì tú rě bié rén chǐ xiào de kōng huà 。
她如何不想，让门派重现昔日的辉煌，可连自己这堂堂门主，也不过才是一名凝丹中期的修士，说想要让门派重振起来，那不是徒惹别人耻笑的空话。
"You know what I said, Master Lin. How can I be unaware? Reviving a sect isn't an easy matter. I'm merely asking if you have this intention," Lin Xuan's voice was calm, his expression serious. There was no hint of emotion in it; he seemed to be discussing something ordinary.
“ nǐ shuō de ， lín mǒu xiǎo de ， wǒ hé cháng bù qīng chǔ ， zhòng zhèn mén pài bú shì yī jiàn jiǎn dān de shì wù ， wǒ zhǐ shì wèn nǐ ， yǒu méi yǒu zhè ge yì yuàn yǔ xiǎng fǎ ？” lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， gēn běn jiù tīng bù chū tā de xǐ nù ， fǎng fú zhǐ shì zài jiǎng yī jiàn hěn pǔ tōng de shì qíng shì de 。
“妳说的，林某晓得，我何尝不清楚，重振门派不是一件简单的事务，我只是问妳，有没有这个意愿与想法？”林轩淡淡的声音传入耳朵，根本就听不出他的喜怒，仿佛只是在讲一件很普通的事情似的。
Lin Xuan’s expression was extremely serious. Shangguan Mudu suddenly stood up and knelt before him with great enthusiasm. "If Fellow Daoist truly has the power to revive this sect, I swear here that your future commands will be carried out by my disciples even if it means going through a fiery hell."
lín xuān de biǎo qíng rèn zhēn yǐ jí ， shàng guān mù yǔ tū rán lí zuò ér qǐ ， pū tōng yī shēng chōng zhe tā guì le xià qù ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì jī dòng zhī sè ：“ qián bèi ruò zhēn yǒu tōng tiān chè dì zhī fǎ ， jiāng běn mén chóng xīn fā yáng guāng dà ， xiǎo nǚ zǐ zài zhè lǐ fā shì ， qián bèi yǐ hòu ruò yǒu chāi qiǎn ， jiù suàn shì dāo shān yóu guō ， běn mén dì zǐ yě wàn sǐ bù cí 。”
林轩的表情认真以极，上官暮雨突然离座而起，扑通一声冲着他跪了下去，脸上满是激动之色：“前辈若真有通天彻地之法，将本门重新发扬光大，小女子在这里发誓，前辈以后若有差遣，就算是刀山油锅，本门弟子也万死不辞。”
"Please stand first."
“ nǐ xiān qǐ lái zài shuō 。”
“妳先起来再说。”
Shangguan Mudu bowed again before standing respectfully, her eyes filled with hope. Although she also thought reviving the Hundred Herb Sect was an impossible task, Lin Xuan clearly wasn't an ordinary cultivator. He had already shown too many incredible feats on his journey. Perhaps he could create a miracle.
shàng guān mù yǔ yòu kē le yí gè tóu ， cái gōng gōng jìng jìng de zhàn qǐ ， yǎn zhōng mǎn shì qǐ pàn zhī yì ， suī rán tā yě jué de zhòng zhèn bǎi cǎo mén shì bù kě néng wán chéng de rèn wù ， dàn lín xuān xiǎn rán bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， yī lù shàng yǐ jīng zhǎn shì le tài duō de bù kě sī yì ， zài tā de shǒu lǐ ， wèi bì bù néng chuàng zào qí jì 。
上官暮雨又磕了一个头，才恭恭敬敬的站起，眼中满是企盼之意，虽然她也觉得重振百草门是不可能完成的任务，但林轩显然不是普通的修仙者，一路上已经展示了太多的不可思议，在他的手里，未必不能创造奇迹。
Lin Xuan did this preparedly. The treasure he unexpectedly obtained might be useless to him but in the context of the Hundred Herb Sect, it could transform the mundane into something extraordinary.
ér lín xuān zhè me zuò ， dāng rán shì yǒu zhǔn bèi dì ， tā yì wài dé dào de yī jiàn bǎo wù ， suī rán duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， shì wú yòng de dōng xī ， dàn yòng zài bǎi cǎo mén zhè lǐ ， què néng gòu huà fǔ xiǔ wéi shén qí 。
而林轩这么做，当然是有准备地，他意外得到的一件宝物，虽然对自己来说，是无用的东西，但用在百草门这里，却能够化腐朽为神奇。
Lin Xuan tossed the jade cylinder at Shangguan Mudu.
lín xuān jiāng shǒu zhōng de yù tóng jiǎn xiàng shàng guān mù yǔ rēng le guò qù 。
林轩将手中的玉瞳简像上官暮雨扔了过去。
She quickly extended her hand and respectfully took the jade cylinder without immediately sinking her consciousness into it. She believed Lin Xuan would have a thorough explanation.
cǐ nǚ máng shēn chū yù shǒu ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de jiāng yù tóng jiǎn jiē guò ， bìng méi yǒu lì kè jiāng shén shí chén rù ， tā xiāng xìn lín xuān huì yǒu yī fān jiě shuō 。
此女忙伸出玉手，恭恭敬敬的将玉瞳简接过，并没有立刻将神识沉入，他相信林轩会有一番解说。
"The Heart Techniques of the Hundred Herbs I've seen are indeed top-tier, but they're incomplete. Due to some omissions, there will naturally be issues during cultivation, leading to slow progress and even potential danger. This has also affected your sect's strength."
“ bǎi cǎo xīn dé wǒ kàn guò ， què shí shì dǐng jiān gōng fǎ ， kě xī rú jīn mén zhōng bǎo liú de ， què shì cán quē bù quán de dōng xī ， yīn wèi yǒu suǒ yí lòu ， xiū liàn zhī shí zì rán huì zào chéng zhè yàng nà yàng de wèn tí ， bù jǐn jìn zhǎn huǎn màn wú bǐ ， yí bù xiǎo xīn ， hái yǒu kě néng zǒu huǒ ， zhè yě cóng yí dìng chéng dù shàng ， yǐng xiǎng le guì mén dì zǐ de shí lì 。”
“百草心得我看过，确实是顶尖功法，可惜如今门中保留的，却是残缺不全的东西，因为有所遗漏，修炼之时自然会造成这样那样的问题，不仅进展缓慢无比，一不小心，还有可能走火，这也从一定程度上，影响了贵门弟子的实力。”
"Master, you’re correct. Could this jade cylinder contain a mysterious technique?" Shangguan Mudu’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she asked.
“ qián bèi suǒ yán bù cuò ， mò fēi zhè yù tóng jiǎn zhōng suǒ shèng fàng de ， shì shén me qí miào de gōng fǎ me ？” shàng guān mù yǔ yǎn zhōng líng guāng shǎn dòng ， mǎn hán qī dài de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“前辈所言不错，莫非这玉瞳简中所盛放的，是什么奇妙的功法么？”上官暮雨眼中灵光闪动，满含期待的声音传入耳朵。
Techniques held a special status in the cultivation world. They were graded, with low-grade techniques easily obtainable from markets for a hefty price. However, top-tier techniques were incredibly precious—on par with any top-grade treasure. Any sect or family, even solo cultivators, would cherish them and never reveal them to outsiders.
yào zhī dào gōng fǎ zhè dōng xī ， zài xiū xiān jiè de dì wèi shì hěn tè shū dì ， shǒu xiān ， tā yào fēn děng jí ， dī jiē gōng fǎ bú yòng shuō ， biàn shì pǔ tōng gōng fǎ zài fāng shì zhōng ， yě shì néng gòu qīng yì gòu mǎi dào dì ， zhǐ bù guò yào huā qù shù liàng bù fēi de jīng shí 。
要知道功法这东西，在修仙界的地位是很特殊地，首先，牠要分等级，低阶功法不用说，便是普通功法在坊市中，也是能够轻易购买到地，只不过要花去数量不菲的晶石。
Seeing Lin Xuan’s item, Shangguan Mudu couldn’t possibly remain calm.
rán ér dǐng jiē gōng fǎ bù tóng ， qí zhēn guì chéng dù ， kě yǐ shuō ， bù zài rèn hé dǐng jiē fǎ bǎo zhī xià ， jué duì shì nì tiān yī jí de dōng xī 。
然而顶阶功法不同，其珍贵程度，可以说，不在任何顶阶法宝之下，绝对是逆天一级的东西。
"Indeed, Master Mudu is correct. The technique recorded in this jade cylinder is a top-tier one, albeit with some flaws. But for your sect, it's a rare treasure that can make or break its revival," Lin Xuan’s voice was steady and full of confidence.
rèn hé zōng mén jiā zú ， shèn zhì shì sàn xiū ， dé dào dǐng jiē gōng fǎ ， dū huì bì zhǒu zì zhēn ， jué bú huì xiàng wài rén xiǎn lù ， suǒ yǐ kàn jiàn lín xuān ná chū lái de dōng xī ， shàng guān mù yǔ bù jǐn zhāng shì jué bù kě néng dì 。
任何宗门家族，甚至是散修，得到顶阶功法，都会敝帚自珍，绝不会像外人显露，所以看见林轩拿出来的东西，上官暮雨不紧张是绝不可能地。
Shangguan Mudu listened in confusion. She understood the importance of techniques but many factors influenced a cultivator's strength. For a sect to revive, it needed many powerful cultivators. A single technique could decide the outcome, which seemed overly simplistic from any angle.
“ ń ， mén zhǔ cāi duì le ， zhè yù tóng jiǎn zhōng suǒ shù ， què shí shì yī dǐng jiē gōng fǎ ， suī rán yǒu xiē xǔ quē xiàn zài lǐ tou ， dàn duì guì pài lái shuō ， què shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú de bǎo wù ， bǎi cǎo mén néng fǒu zhèn xīng ， guān jiàn jiù zài zhè shàng tou 。” lín xuān huǎn huǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ qì zhōng chōng mǎn le zì xìn zhī sè 。
“嗯，门主猜对了，这玉瞳简中所述，确实是一顶阶功法，虽然有些许缺陷在里头，但对贵派来说，却是可遇而不可求的宝物，百草门能否振兴，关键就在这上头。”林轩缓缓的声音传入耳朵，语气中充满了自信之色。
If this had come from someone else, Shangguan Mudu would have dismissed it as absurd nonsense. But she knew Lin Xuan’s character well; he wasn’t one to make empty promises. Could this technique be different and hold some hidden power?
shàng guān mù yǔ zé tīng dé mǎn liǎn mí máng zhī sè ， gōng fǎ de zhòng yào xìng tā zì rán qīng chǔ ， dàn yǐng xiǎng xiū shì shí lì de yīn shù hěn duō ， yí gè mén pài xiǎng yào zhèn zuò ， gèng xū yào yǒng xiàn chū hěn duō gāo shǒu ， qū qū yī bù gōng fǎ ， jiù néng qǐ dào dǐng dìng qián kūn de zuò yòng ， bù guǎn cóng nǎ yí gè fāng miàn shuō ， jiǎn zhí dōu yǒu diǎn tài guò ér xì le 。
上官暮雨则听得满脸迷茫之色，功法的重要性她自然清楚，但影响修士实力的因数很多，一个门派想要振作，更需要涌现出很多高手，区区一步功法，就能起到鼎定乾坤的作用，不管从哪一个方面说，简直都有点太过儿戏了。
"Correct," Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed. "The technique recorded in the jade cylinder is called The True Explanation of the Five Elements. It's a unique book, Fellow Daoist can just skim through it."
zhè yàng de huà ， rú guǒ chū yú bié rén zhī kǒu ， shàng guān mù yǔ kěn dìng huì chì zhī wèi huāng miù wàng yán de ， bù guò lín qián bèi de xìng gé tā xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， jué bú shì nà zhǒng xū yán fú kuā de rén wù ， nán dào zhè gōng fǎ yǔ zhòng bù tóng ， jìng rán shì lìng yǒu qián kūn zài lǐ tou ？
这样的话，如果出于别人之口，上官暮雨肯定会斥之为荒谬妄言的，不过林前辈的性格她心里有数，绝不是那种虚言浮夸的人物，难道这功法与众不同，竟然是另有乾坤在里头？
"Oh."
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān zhèn dìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ zhè yù tóng jiǎn zhōng jì zǎi de gōng fǎ ， míng jiào 《 wǔ xíng zhēn jiě 》， cóng mǒu zhǒng yì yì lái shuō ， shì yī bù qí shū ， dào yǒu zhǐ xiāo shāo shāo liú lǎn yī xià jiù xiǎo de 。”
“不错。”林轩镇定的声音传入耳朵：“这玉瞳简中记载的功法，名叫《五行真解》，从某种意义来说，是一步奇书，道友只消稍稍浏览一下就晓得。”
Hearing this, Shangguan Mudu felt curious and withdrew her consciousness to examine it.
“ ó 。”
“哦。”
She couldn't take her eyes off it after a moment. Lin Xuan didn’t urge her; for cultivators, time was nothing. Seeing her engrossed, he calmly adjusted his breath nearby.
tīng lín xuān zhè yàng shuō ， shàng guān mù yǔ yě dà gǎn hào qí ， shāo shāo gào zuì yī shēng ， jiù jiāng shén shí chén rù le jìn qù 。
听林轩这样说，上官暮雨也大感好奇，稍稍告罪一声，就将神识沉入了进去。
Time passed slowly. Two hours later, Shangguan Mudu finally raised her head, her eyes full of intoxication. She exhaled and said excitedly, "Master is right. The True Explanation of the Five Elements truly is a unique book."
zhè yī kàn ， jiù zài yě nuó bù kāi yǎn shén ， lín xuān yě bù cuī cù ， duì yú xiū xiān zhě ， zhè diǎn shí jiān ， bù suàn shén me ， jiàn duì fāng kàn dé rù mí ， tā yě jiù bù dòng shēng sè de zài yī páng tiáo xī 。
这一看，就再也挪不开眼神，林轩也不催促，对于修仙者，这点时间，不算什么，见对方看得入迷，他也就不动声色的在一旁调息。
As they say, an expert's first move reveals their skill. Although Shangguan Mudu’s cultivation was negligible, she had good judgment.
shí jiān màn màn guò qù ， zú zú liǎng gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， shàng guān mù yǔ cái tái qǐ tóu ， yǎn zhōng yě quán shì mí zuì zhī sè ， shū le kǒu qì ， jī dòng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ：“ qián bèi suǒ yán méi cuò ， zhè wǔ xíng zhēn jiě ， hái zhēn shì yī bù qí shū 。”
时间慢慢过去，足足两个时辰以后，上官暮雨才抬起头，眼中也全是迷醉之色，舒了口气，激动的声音传入耳朵里：“前辈所言没错，这五行真解，还真是一部奇书。”
This technique didn’t have any bottlenecks throughout its progression. For instance, reaching the peak of Core Formation wouldn't worry about breaking through; it would naturally form a golden core. The same applied from Golden Core to Separation Stage and beyond.
sú huà shuō ， háng jia yī shēn shǒu ， jiù zhī yǒu méi yǒu ， shàng guān mù yǔ xiū wèi suī rán bù zhí yī tí ， dàn yǎn guāng hái shì yǒu dì 。
俗话说，行家一伸手，就知有没有，上官暮雨修为虽然不值一提，但眼光还是有地。
In other words, as long as one wasn’t abysmally talented and had some resources for cultivation, with effort, they could almost certainly advance smoothly to the Separation Stage.
cǐ gōng fǎ qí tā zhī chù ， jiù zài yú yī lù xiū lái ， jū rán méi yǒu píng jǐng 。
此功法其他之处，就在于一路修来，居然没有瓶颈。
Shangguan Mudu was left in shock upon seeing this. Her complex emotions were hard to put into words; it violated common sense in the cultivation world.
bǐ rú shuō xiū liàn dào le zhù jī qī dǐng fēng ， gēn běn bù yòng dān xīn tū pò ， shuǐ dào qú chéng bān de jiù néng jiāng jīn dān jié chéng le 。
比如说修炼到了筑基期顶峰，根本不用担心突破，水到渠成般的就能将金丹结成了。
Although she hadn't read every word of the technique, she grasped its essence. It wasn’t nonsense; following the method would indeed prevent bottlenecks.
cóng jīn dān dào yuán yīng qī ， cóng yuán yīng dào lí hé ， yě dōu shì yī yàng de 。
从金丹到元婴期，从元婴到离合，也都是一样的。
: The next 500 characters are free for reading.
huàn jù huà shuō ， zhǐ yào zī zhì bú shì chà dào cǎn bù rěn dǔ ， yòu yǒu yí dìng de zī yuán kě zuò xiū liàn zhī yòng ， kěn nǔ lì de huà ， jī hū dōu néng yī lù shì rú pò zhú de dào dá lí hé 。
换句话说，只要资质不是差到惨不忍睹，又有一定的资源可做修炼之用，肯努力的话，几乎都能一路势如破竹的到达离合。
The online game "A Hundred Refinements to Immortality" will officially open tomorrow at 2 PM for the first beta test. Fellow Daoists, if you're interested, please support it wholeheartedly. I'll also play it, but only without affecting updates.
kàn dào zhè yì diǎn ， shàng guān mù yǔ chú le jīng è hái shì jīng è ， fù zá de xīn qíng jiǎn zhí wú fǎ yòng yán yǔ miáo shù ， yán gé lái shuō ， zhè jiǎn zhí wéi fǎn le xiū xiān jiè de cháng shí 。
看到这一点，上官暮雨除了惊愕还是惊愕，复杂的心情简直无法用言语描述，严格来说，这简直违反了修仙界的常识。
Due to being a first-time beta test, there might be some bugs; please bear with us. The developers will gradually improve based on your feedback.
bù guò nà gōng fǎ tā suī rán méi yǒu yī zì yī zì de zǐ xì yán dú ， dàn dà tǐ de miào yì hái shì bǎ wò ， jué duì bú shì hú shuō ， zhǐ yào zhào zhe shàng miàn de fāng fǎ xiū xí ， zhēn de bú huì yù jiàn píng jǐng 。
不过那功法她虽然没有一字一字的仔细研读，但大体的妙义还是把握，绝对不是胡说，只要照着上面的方法修习，真的不会遇见瓶颈。
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Chapter 1784: Transmitting Skills to the Hundred Herb Sect
"Agreed."
Talking with a wise person was easy. Lin Xuan couldn't help but show some satisfaction on his face, his lips curling slightly. "Master of the sect, since you've brought this up, I won't beat around the bush. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, may I ask if you have considered reviving the Hundred Herb Sect?"
"Reviving the Hundred Herb Sect?"
Although she had anticipated some part of it, Shangguan Mudu's expression still showed a hint of surprise. What Lin Xuan said was similar to her guess, but the specifics were entirely different.
"Fellow Daoist, you jest. Reviving a sect isn't as simple as just saying so. The tasks involved are extremely complex and can't be sustained by just one or two powerful cultivators..."
Shangguan Mudu sighed. Even if Lin Xuan joined in, with his boundless power, he could only ensure that the sect wouldn’t suffer bullying, leading a more comfortable life. But compared to reviving the Hundred Herb Sect, it was far from enough.
Whether a sect could flourish depended on its overall strength. The addition of one or two powerful cultivators at most provided a mere embellishment; fundamentally, nothing would change.
Just like the Cloud Province's seven major forces in the past—except for the Supreme Elder at the Separation Stage, all other cultivators from the Core Formation to Condensation Core stages were solidly grounded. That was why they could dominate Cloud Province and make other sects and families take notice. But what was the current state of the Hundred Herb Sect? Who knew it better than Shangguan Mudu?
How could she not want her sect to regain its former glory, but even as a grand master, she was only at the middle stage of Condensation Core cultivation. Saying that she wanted to revive the sect would just be empty talk and invite ridicule.
"You know what I said, Master Lin. How can I be unaware? Reviving a sect isn't an easy matter. I'm merely asking if you have this intention," Lin Xuan's voice was calm, his expression serious. There was no hint of emotion in it; he seemed to be discussing something ordinary.
Lin Xuan’s expression was extremely serious. Shangguan Mudu suddenly stood up and knelt before him with great enthusiasm. "If Fellow Daoist truly has the power to revive this sect, I swear here that your future commands will be carried out by my disciples even if it means going through a fiery hell."
"Please stand first."
Shangguan Mudu bowed again before standing respectfully, her eyes filled with hope. Although she also thought reviving the Hundred Herb Sect was an impossible task, Lin Xuan clearly wasn't an ordinary cultivator. He had already shown too many incredible feats on his journey. Perhaps he could create a miracle.
Lin Xuan did this preparedly. The treasure he unexpectedly obtained might be useless to him but in the context of the Hundred Herb Sect, it could transform the mundane into something extraordinary.
Lin Xuan tossed the jade cylinder at Shangguan Mudu.
She quickly extended her hand and respectfully took the jade cylinder without immediately sinking her consciousness into it. She believed Lin Xuan would have a thorough explanation.
"The Heart Techniques of the Hundred Herbs I've seen are indeed top-tier, but they're incomplete. Due to some omissions, there will naturally be issues during cultivation, leading to slow progress and even potential danger. This has also affected your sect's strength."
"Master, you’re correct. Could this jade cylinder contain a mysterious technique?" Shangguan Mudu’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she asked.
Techniques held a special status in the cultivation world. They were graded, with low-grade techniques easily obtainable from markets for a hefty price. However, top-tier techniques were incredibly precious—on par with any top-grade treasure. Any sect or family, even solo cultivators, would cherish them and never reveal them to outsiders.
Seeing Lin Xuan’s item, Shangguan Mudu couldn’t possibly remain calm.
"Indeed, Master Mudu is correct. The technique recorded in this jade cylinder is a top-tier one, albeit with some flaws. But for your sect, it's a rare treasure that can make or break its revival," Lin Xuan’s voice was steady and full of confidence.
Shangguan Mudu listened in confusion. She understood the importance of techniques but many factors influenced a cultivator's strength. For a sect to revive, it needed many powerful cultivators. A single technique could decide the outcome, which seemed overly simplistic from any angle.
If this had come from someone else, Shangguan Mudu would have dismissed it as absurd nonsense. But she knew Lin Xuan’s character well; he wasn’t one to make empty promises. Could this technique be different and hold some hidden power?
"Correct," Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed. "The technique recorded in the jade cylinder is called The True Explanation of the Five Elements. It's a unique book, Fellow Daoist can just skim through it."
"Oh."
Hearing this, Shangguan Mudu felt curious and withdrew her consciousness to examine it.
She couldn't take her eyes off it after a moment. Lin Xuan didn’t urge her; for cultivators, time was nothing. Seeing her engrossed, he calmly adjusted his breath nearby.
Time passed slowly. Two hours later, Shangguan Mudu finally raised her head, her eyes full of intoxication. She exhaled and said excitedly, "Master is right. The True Explanation of the Five Elements truly is a unique book."
As they say, an expert's first move reveals their skill. Although Shangguan Mudu’s cultivation was negligible, she had good judgment.
This technique didn’t have any bottlenecks throughout its progression. For instance, reaching the peak of Core Formation wouldn't worry about breaking through; it would naturally form a golden core. The same applied from Golden Core to Separation Stage and beyond.
In other words, as long as one wasn’t abysmally talented and had some resources for cultivation, with effort, they could almost certainly advance smoothly to the Separation Stage.
Shangguan Mudu was left in shock upon seeing this. Her complex emotions were hard to put into words; it violated common sense in the cultivation world.
Although she hadn't read every word of the technique, she grasped its essence. It wasn’t nonsense; following the method would indeed prevent bottlenecks.
: The next 500 characters are free for reading.
The online game "A Hundred Refinements to Immortality" will officially open tomorrow at 2 PM for the first beta test. Fellow Daoists, if you're interested, please support it wholeheartedly. I'll also play it, but only without affecting updates.
Due to being a first-time beta test, there might be some bugs; please bear with us. The developers will gradually improve based on your feedback.
This is the second update of today. Today will see 9000 words as well. Continue supporting and recommending votes, thank you all! Wishing Fellow Daoists a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and everything goes smoothly! RO!~!