I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World-Chapter 24 - 15: Lii Jiuchuan

Early in the morning, Lin Suwan left the Outer Disciple Courtyard, walking alone through the woods to sit by the brook tossing stones.

Back at the Lin Mansion, she was showered with affection and pampering, but here in the Heavenly Interence Sect, she was looked down upon everywhere.

"What Old Ancestor, can’t even keep me by his side, humph!"

Lin Suwan fiercely threw a rock into the stream. The Heavenly Interence Sect had strict rules, and even though she was a Lu Family disciple, with an Innate Spiritual Body, Lu Nanzhi also had to start from the entry-level assessment and climb step by step.

No one could give special treatment to any disciple; everything proceeded according to sect rules.

Lu Nanzhi had to meet the standards set by the sect rules, first cultivating to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, before she could join the Nascent Soul True Monarch, otherwise, she could only be an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple for the time being.

It was like that for Lu Nanzhi, so there was no way for Lin Suwan, a descendant from a minor elder three generations back, to pull strings.

Therefore, she didn’t know how long she would have to languish in the Outer Sect.

"Even if I was given more Elixir, so what, they aren’t Top-Grade, consuming too much will incur Elixir Poison and hinder cultivation, what Old Ancestor!"

Lin Suwan angrily threw many stones, and after venting enough, she stood up to walk back.

The secluded path, shadows of trees layered.

As Lin Suwan was walking, a dark shadow descended from the sky. She was caught off guard and trapped in a sack.

"Who... ugh!"

A flash of Talismanic Light, and Lin Suwan was silenced, punched and kicked, like a storm, all aimed at her.

"Little girl, your family’s Old Ancestor isn’t someone I can provoke, but teaching you a lesson is more than enough. I’ll beat you every time I see you in the future!"

A man’s voice?

Another round of chaotic beating, avoiding the face, hitting Lin Suwan, making her weep bitterly and endure immense pain, yet she was silenced, unable to beg for mercy.

The last kick landed on her back, and Lin Suwan rolled all the way to a tree, crashing hard before she stopped. Everything around was silent as she endured the pain and took off the sack.

The woods were quiet, with not a single person in sight.

Lin Suwan was bruised all over, her little face was deathly pale from pain, her nose bled profusely, and her hair was disheveled like a bird’s nest.

She cried silently, trembling uncontrollably, not knowing who her family’s Old Ancestor had offended, causing this revenge on her, and wondered if it would happen again.

What Old Ancestor, not even caring for her, and causing her to be beaten, it was too terrifying here, she wished to go home!

...

In the Dharma Hall Courtyard.

Jiang Yuebai, having vented, was full of vigor and utterly content.

Before 9:00 AM, she was the first to step into the Dharma Hall and sat cross-legged on a meditation mat in the middle of the first row outside the hall, earnestly reading the "Five Flavors Collection."

The books on the first floor of the Library could be borrowed and had to be returned in seven days. If damaged or lost, Contribution Points were deducted.

At this moment, Jiang Yuebai didn’t have a single Contribution Point. Before coming up the mountain, she had made a round in the dining establishment, where besides Spiritual Rice, she also saw many dishes made from Spiritual Vegetables and demon beast meat, making her mouth water.

The types of dishes varied, and could be bought with Contribution Points and Spirit Stones. Jiang Yuebai couldn’t bear to spend, so she held back.

"Do you also like the ’Five Flavors Collection’?"

A clear and gentle voice came from above, a man with brows like ink strokes sat cross-legged beside her, lifting his robe, and with a smile, dazzled Jiang Yuebai’s eyes.

He seemed about twenty, not wearing sect disciple attire, a long cyan robe resembling misty rain, looking quite pleasing.

Jiang Yuebai couldn’t discern the man’s cultivation, only feeling his aura was thick yet not oppressive. Being able to sit here, could he also be a servant disciple?

Within the Heavenly Interence Sect, so long as one’s qualifications weren’t extremely poor, if they could reach Foundation Establishment, they could basically enter the Outer Sect.

After contemplating, Jiang Yuebai squinted and smiled, "Senior brother, you are really good-looking."

The man’s eyebrows slightly rose.

"My name is Jiang Yuebai, may I know senior brother’s name?"

"Sky clear and moon white, with a serene heart, seagulls know. A good name, is the book enjoyable?"

"Yes, once I read it, I was captivated. This Wuwei Mountain Man is amazing."

The man slightly nodded, "I also admire a woman like this, who had the courage to leave the court and seek the Great Dao after a lifetime of battles. Wuwei Mountain Man later learned she possessed the most undervalued Five Spirit Roots in the cultivation realm and never gave up on herself."

"With a horse and a spear, she traveled through the Cang and Yun Two Countries, across the Central Plains Three Continents and Nine Domains, through the Sixteen Departments of Xiyun, over the Ten Thousand Mountains of Heavenly Witch, into the Demon Realm and Extraordinary People Country, and out of the Netherworld Sea to seek the Merfolk, leaving behind many thrilling tales."

Jiang Yuebai was filled with yearning, "Did the Wuwei Mountain Man later reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao? This book does not record her age, I don’t even know which era she was from in Yun Country."

The man shook his head, "The Wuwei Mountain Man cultivated the Carefree Dao, not seeking fame like floating clouds. The cultivation realm only has her scattered collections left. I reckon, if she hasn’t fallen, by now, she should be over a thousand years old, having transformed into Divinity Transformation, going from our Earth Spiritual Realm to the Heavenly Spirit Realm."

"The Wuwei Mountain Man once retired on Leyou Mountain in Qingzhou Yuyang County of Yun Country for a while. That hillside abode of hers has now been built into Wuwei Temple, thriving with incense fire. If you’re interested, you can visit when you venture out for training."

"Yes, I must visit. Senior brother, do you know what happened after the Wuwei Mountain Man slayed the white snake at Bihai Cliff? This collection doesn’t finish the story..."

Jiang Yuebai inquired while the man leisurely narrated. His gentle and measured tone left Jiang Yuebai enraptured, her eyes sparkling.

Until the bell at 9:00 AM chimed, with someone stepping into the Dharma Hall, Jiang Yuebai reluctantly ceased her questioning.

Turning her head, she saw a six-year-old girl dressed in white, with a refined face and a cold demeanor, exuding an aura that discouraged strangers from approaching.

Jiang Yuebai recognized at a glance, it was Lu Nanzhi.

Lu Nanzhi’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, nodded slightly, and walked straight into the hall, sitting properly in the middle of the first row.

Jiang Yuebai widened her eyes. Inner Sect disciples had Golden Core Masters and Nascent Soul True Monarchs to guide them, with no need to come to the Outer Sect Teaching Hall for lectures.

As a chosen one, she unexpectedly humbles herself to learn alongside Outer Sect disciples and servants.

"Lu Family Disciple, humble and unpretentious, indeed remarkable."

Jiang Yuebai nodded repeatedly, thoroughly agreeing with the man’s words.

Another child entered the Dharma Hall, Jiang Yuebai’s almond eyes widened, white clothes exquisite, Inner Sect Xie Jingshan!

Four eyes met, and Xie Jingshan recognized this little girl at the mountain gate who had competed with him in height, his spine straightened involuntarily.

When his gaze fell on the man beside Jiang Yuebai, Xie Jingshan’s pupils slightly trembled, and he hurriedly bowed.

"Xie Jingshan pays respect to Elder Lii."

Jiang Yuebai sharply turned her head, widening her eyes even more. The handsome and gentle senior brother beside her was actually Lii Jiuchuan, Elder Lii. Shouldn’t he be an old man like her grandfather?

Lii Jiuchuan smiled warmly, "The time is near, put away your miscellaneous books and listen to the lecture, you should also be seated."

Jiang Yuebai’s little face reddened, she hastily stuffed the collection in her hand into her storage bag, sat upright, and looked straight ahead.

Xie Jingshan followed Lii Jiuchuan into the hall, sitting next to Lu Nanzhi, Jiang Yuebai watched their backs with eyes full of envy.

"Someday, I too will sit inside and attend lessons."

Disciples attending the lecture gradually stepped into the Dharma Hall, surprised to see Lu Nanzhi and Xie Jingshan, both Inner Sect disciples.

Every Outer Sect disciple entering the hall had to pay respects, Xie Jingshan nodded occasionally, while Lu Nanzhi closed her eyes, remaining stoically aloof.

If not for Lii Jiuchuan present, there would have been fights over the spots near Lu Nanzhi.

Today’s lecture was packed, the hall not only filled with Outer Sect disciples but the square outside crowded with servant disciples.

Jiang Yuebai saw Lv Ying squeezed beside without a seat and quickly waved at her to share a meditation mat.

Lii Jiuchuan glanced around inside, saying nothing.

At 7:15 AM, Lii Jiuchuan picked up a small hammer and struck the bronze chimes beside him. The clear sound lingered, and all noise ceased.

The one who arrived late had just stepped a half-foot into the courtyard when they were struck fiercely by the Sound Wave and sent flying.

The previously gentle Lii Jiuchuan’s face hardened, commanding respect without anger.

"Those who are not punctual are not worthy of hearing this elder’s lectures!"

Everyone felt a chill in their scalp. Anyone who knew Lii Jiuchuan was aware of his strict nature, indifferent to one’s talents and cultivation, only disdainful of those who did not treasure time. Due to his Five Spirit Roots qualification, in his journey of cultivation, time was essentially life.

"Very well, today we will discuss the Dao of Five Elements’ inter-creation and inter-restraint. If any of you think this is something only necessary for Golden Core Masters to delve into, you may leave now... Since no one is leaving, let us begin..."