Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 108: Conditions
The location for exchanging the foundation establishment pill was not at Blue Spring Peak, but on another main peak, Qingyun Peak.
How precious is the foundation establishment pill as a strategic resource? It is not something that a mere qi refinement stage disciple can casually exchange for.
Among the inner and outer sect disciples, there were quite a few who had reached the ninth layer of qi refinement and had enough contributions to the sect, but only a very small number could actually exchange for it. The rest would have to wait in line indefinitely, likely missing out on the best age for foundation establishment and might not even receive the foundation establishment pill.
Liu Yu flew towards Blue Spring Peak, and it was not because he was flying in the wrong direction, but because there was someone here who could help him "cut in line" to obtain the foundation establishment pill. With this person's assistance, the chances of exchanging for the foundation establishment pill would significantly increase.
An hour later, Liu Yu arrived at Blue Spring Peak, descended from the escape light at the foot of the mountain, and headed straight for the Hall of Right Origin.
Indeed, he was looking for Uncle Geng, Geng Yuanzhang, to test his luck. Although Uncle Geng had little time left and held a trivial position, his cultivation had reached the late stage of foundation establishment.
From their previous interaction, Liu Yu noted that Uncle Geng enjoyed mentoring juniors; otherwise, he wouldn't have given him a token to recommend him to one of the best cave dwellings for qi refinement, Qingling Peak.
Asking someone to help was something Liu Yu felt no extra burden about; everything was merely for the pursuit of the Dao, which was no different from the means employed by others.
He knew that when an opportunity presented itself, he must use all means to seize it; otherwise, he would surely regret it.
Liu Yu's expression was calm and steady, and as he walked, his pace was neither fast nor slow. After three quarters of an hour, he reached the Hall of Right Origin.
The two gray-robed outer sect disciples guarding the entrance were both above the seventh layer of qi refinement. It seemed that the sect was perhaps trying to warn those who came here to promote to the inner sect not to slack off in their cultivation, lest they become a cautionary tale.
The Hall of Right Origin was the place for outer sect disciples to promote to the inner sect; other than that, there were no other services. Since Liu Yu was already an inner sect disciple, he was stopped by the two outer sect disciples.
“This senior brother is already an inner sect disciple; may I ask what brings you to the Hall of Right Origin?”
The two outer sect disciples clasped their hands in greeting, and one of them cautiously asked, not wanting to easily offend a ninth layer of qi refinement inner sect senior brother.
“Please trouble you to report to Uncle Geng that Liu Yu requests an audience,” Liu Yu said with a faint smile, not displaying any sense of superiority as an inner sect disciple, and spoke softly.
The two outer sect disciples exchanged glances, seeming to hesitate about something. Finally, the one on the left gritted his teeth and said, “Senior Brother Liu, please wait a moment; I will go inform Uncle Geng.”
Then the outer sect disciple entered the hall to report to Geng Yuanzhang.
After about half a tea's time, he returned, making a gesture inviting Liu Yu in, and said respectfully, “Senior Brother Liu, please come in; Uncle Geng is willing to meet you.”
Liu Yu nodded slightly and walked into the Hall of Right Origin with steady steps.
The Hall of Right Origin had not changed at all compared to a few years ago; it remained dignified and neat, meticulously maintained.
On the central wall of the hall hung a portrait of the yuan ying patriarch, beneath which was a red table with an incense burner on top, with several incense sticks inserted in it. On the ground behind the red table lay three meditation cushions.