Chapter 373: Chapter 234: Profound Celestial Sect, Ming Divine Canon
"Truly approachable!"
Bai Qi couldn’t help but marvel, then turned to ponder what exactly was the background of this elder, who called himself the "Wanlong Taoist."
Looking at the overwhelming aura emanating from that Divine Soul, it should be around the Fourth Realm, not inferior to the two Daoist Officials stationed in Yihai Prefecture.
Wherever placed, he deserves the title and treatment of a master of the realm.
"This Inner Scenic Land is called the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest..."
Bai Qi recalled that his Master, Chen Xing, had briefly mentioned it before, saying the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest was the White Sun Sacred Land.
He didn’t pay attention at the time but was now seriously contemplating it.
A moment later, his Divine Soul Embryo suddenly trembled, as if startled:
"White Sun? White Sun Sect! So, Master does indeed have relations with the White Sun Sect!"
Before Bai Qi could sort out his thoughts, Chen Yin’s brilliant Divine Soul, as dazzling as the sun, swept across the sky like a long rainbow and quickly returned.
"Take it."
This elder, who called himself the Wanlong Taoist, soon brought forth another Great Returning Pill’s three major ingredients, casually presenting them to Bai Qi.
Upon closer inspection, Bai Yuchan appeared as a round mass of golden Metal Attribute light, Dragon Tiger General was hand-sized, resembling a large cloud of celebratory air, and the Heavy Tower Guard was a strange plant with seven leaves and flowers growing on top.
The three mixed together, each possessing their unique wonders.
When refined through the fusion of water and fire, they could form a "Mud Ball Golden Liquid Great Rejuvenation Pill."
"Elder Wanlong comes and goes in this Inner Scenic Land as freely as an owner? Perhaps he’s also a member of the White Sun Sect.
Bad news, I’ve fallen into a rebel’s den!"
Bai Qi secretly pondered, feeling a slight headache instantly.
He was not afraid of the power of the Dragon Court, nor did he hold any unwavering loyalty toward the Court, sustained jointly by nobles and sects.
It’s just that the name of rebel is too great, and a slight carelessness could leak the news, easily landing him in a situation where everyone targets and opposes.
"I was even planning to come ashore from the Black Water River, walk to the Nu Yun River, and take the top seat of the Thirteen Trading Companies, send Ah Di into the Daoist School to become a student, then support his cultivation to become a Daoist Official of high status.
By then, our Bai Family would collude with officials and merchants, navigating both the underworld and the legitimate world, covering the sky with one hand... and now, in a sudden turn of events, I’m fast-tracking to become a big-name rebel, which feels all too abrupt."
Bai Qi sighed inwardly, having recently wielded the blade of the White Sun Sect remnants to topple the Lu Family’s Antique Shop.
Little did he know, his own Master was the real "remnant" of the White Sun Sect.
No wonder Zhou Fuchen of the Four Reversals Sect was framed with irrefutable evidence.
The White Sun Sect personally handling it, they’d never fail!
Even if not a remnant, he’s become one!
Bai Qi further associated and noticed that this wasn’t the first interaction between Chen Xing and this elder.
It’s entirely possible that Master might have secured a high-ranking position, such as Hall Master, Squad Leader, or Protector.
"I wonder if Master has any ties to the White Sun Sect? But given Master’s nature, he’s unlikely inclined to meddle in such flag-waving rebellions and world-reordering endeavors."
Bai Qi speculated.
"Enough, since Master has hidden in Yihai Prefecture for ten years without exposure, it shows that the methods of the Dragon Court Daoist Officials are not an all-encompassing net that doesn’t let anything slip. As long as they don’t drag me onto the pirate ship, everything’s negotiable."
Thoughts swiftly flickered, and Bai Qi made up his mind; he only wanted to be the Eldest Master Bai, earn money diligently, cultivate hard, and secure a place in the Red County Divine Land.
As for rallying cries to overthrow the Dragon Court, even if they weighed on his own shoulders, they might not be bearable.
"What’s this kid stalling for? Could it be that he was touched by this move of mine?
Not bad, knowing gratitude, not a callous person.
Chen Xing and his disciple Ninghai Zen are both treacherous people full of cunning intent.
Only Bai Qilang has true character, really being a rare breed of emerging unscathed from the mud."
Chen Yin’s Divine Soul leaped, and a look of satisfaction crossed his gaze at Bai Qi.
If he had grabbed the three major ingredients and handed them to Bai Qilang, and the latter eagerly accepted, it would have shown a lack of character.
After all, no matter how good Spirit Pills and wonderful medicines are, they are merely external items. If he couldn’t see past petty gains, his future achievements were bound to be limited.
The cultivation in the Way differs from a Martial Artist.
In the legacy records left by the Taoists, there was a Zen sect question, how to become a Buddha?
Only four words served as the answer—subdue the mind!
In a single sentence, it summed up the true meaning of cultivation.
Upholding precepts, following rules, these all constrain the mind’s unruly, disobedient great monkey.
Otherwise, the true nature can’t be seen clearly.
Not only the Zen sect offers this explanation, but other True Lineage also suggest similar statements.
Things like, the mind is the divine illumination of people, the nature is the principle of heaven and earth.
The process of cultivation in the Way is to govern oneself with "one’s own mind," then harness "heavenly principle."
Ultimately, achieving transcendence, wandering in the grand thousand, attaining god-like immortality.
Thoughts, Divine Soul, everything is a reflection of the "mind."
As the saying goes, if the character falls short, the Great Dao is hard to pursue.
This is why many Daoist cultivators forge ahead, plunging into the Turbid Tide.
Because the mortal world is like a vast dye vat, and weak-mindedness is all too easily tainted.
Often confused by the Turbid Tide, making missteps, taking the wrong path, never to return.
"Senior, I can’t accept a reward without merit. Getting this precious ingredient for nothing bothers me..."
Bai Qi did not know that Chen Yin had considered so much in just a brief moment; he was merely worried about owing favors, being bound to the rebel’s big household’s pirate ship.
"In the face of profit, faced with such treasures of cultivation, yet still able to entertain thoughts of refusal. Very good, very good."
Chen Yin nodded, more determined to steer this promising sapling toward the White Sun Lineage, to prevent Chen Xing the brute from corrupting it.
"Among the common people, most are easily swayed. Bai Qilang, however, shows some signs of being untainted.
He should join my sect, to become a Daoist."
Regarding Bai Qi being Ninghai Zen’s disciple, Chen Yin felt quite regretful.
