"Greetings, Sect Leader!" Song Jixing hurriedly stepped forward to pay his respects.
Zhen Qing glanced at Song Jixing and then at the young girl in black uniform beside him, speaking calmly, "You've made it in time."
Not only on time but rather early.
"How is everyone else?" Zhen Qing inquired with concern.
"Returning to Sect Leader, aside from my master and junior brother who are out, everyone else resides together..." Song Jixing politely replied.
When Zhen Qing appeared, the nearby staff had already politely retreated, leaving space for the two to converse, while also reporting this special circumstance to their superiors.
Song Jixing hadn't met the Sect Leader many times, but cultivators had exceptional memory and could recall most people they encountered.
Their most significant conversation occurred during Song Jixing's initiation ceremony.
Zhen Qing had come to deliver a gift and uttered some customary praises.
Not because Song Jixing was some extraordinary genius, but because the inner disciple initiation ceremony in Qingyun Sect was relatively centralized, with everyone gathered together, including the Sect Leader.
Song Jixing briefed on the recent events, and Zhen Qing nodded after listening, saying little more.
Showing concern, Zhen Qing then turned the conversation to the shards of the Divine Cauldron on Song Jixing, "I didn't expect you to be chosen by the Divine Cauldron. Since the shard has already merged with your body, it should be convenient for you to use. Here is a cultivation technique for you, which you should be able to use with the cauldron."
Zhen Qing also explained the origins of the technique and the Divine Cauldron to Song Jixing.
The cauldron was originally named Mysterious Heavenly Tripod, with "Mysterious Heavenly" taken from a Divine Lord in the Upper Realm.
It was an artifact left behind by the Divine Lord, who had served in the divine realm for tens of thousands of years. Perhaps feeling bored with the endless journey of immortality, he descended to the Three Thousand Worlds to experience mortal life once again.
Before his ascension, the Divine Lord left behind his accumulations in a treasure trove, and this cauldron was one of his personal belongings.
The predecessor who obtained the cauldron not only gained some insights but also devised a technique to control it.
Then, when other predecessors of Qingyun Sect ascended once again, he took advantage of the opportunity presented by the opening of the heavenly rift to kick the cauldron down, causing quite a stir in the mortal realm at the time.
Many coveted the Divine Cauldron of Qingyun Sect, but Qingyun Sect was not to be trifled with, rooting out various traitors and collaborators.
The most chaotic incident was when disciples from the demonic sect infiltrated Qingyun Sect to steal the cauldron. However, after the theft, they were pursued back, albeit losing the cauldron lid.
Zhen Qing casually recounted these events.
Song Jixing silently marveled, never expecting the cauldron that shattered him to be so coveted.
Watching Song Jixing's serious expression, Zhen Qing raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "When that predecessor sent the cauldron down, he said it could renew the entire world, but he didn't mention it would be through such means..."
Not only did it shatter the sect's treasury, but it also involved disciples from Qingyun Sect and other sects.
Upon hearing the news, Zhen Qing immediately burned several extremely expensive teleportation talismans to arrive promptly, then used magical artifacts to envelop the treasure trove.
Stepping into the explosion zone!
She was only a little late, but spending a year here meant risking the entire sect if she went out unexpectedly.
Thinking of this, Zhen Qing encouraged Song Jixing, "You need to practice this technique quickly!"
Song Jixing nodded.
That day, the two returned to the base.
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Regarding the appearance of the Sect Leader, Song Jixing not only reported it to the higher-ups but also informed the small group of Qingyun Sect.
The small group consisted of all the inner disciples of Qingyun Sect, which was equivalent to informing the outer disciples!
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Shen Feixian heard the vibration of his phone and glanced at it.
Oh, the Sect Leader is here!
Can I go home now?
When Shen Feixian saw this message, he was inside the base guiding everyone in writing cultivation manuals.
He glanced at the message sent by Song Jixing on the screen, looked at the dazzling sunlight outside the window, and stretched lazily, a sensation he hadn't experienced in over a year without cultivation!
Am I going back to cultivate so soon?
The staff around Shen Feixian, seeing him suddenly leave his desk and stand by the window, curiously asked, "Professor Shen, is something wrong?"
"Nothing, just thinking about some sad things." Going back means no more slacking off, which is so sad.
The staff, confused and somewhat worried, wondered what could make Shen Feixian sad.
"Is there anything we can do for you? If you need anything, just let us know!" The staff said sincerely.
Shen Feixian smiled, "It's okay, I'm feeling happy again now!"
...
The staff were even more puzzled, but seeing the smile on Shen Feixian's face, they felt relieved, "Then we hope you can maintain your good mood for a long time!"
Shen Feixian nodded with a smile.
Feng Juechen saw the message and booked the nearest flight to the base.
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Severe internet addiction patient Bai Ling surfs the internet until she finishes breakfast before going to sleep, then sleeps until the afternoon. She spends two hours dealing with work-related matters, eats supper, and starts surfing the internet again.
Even though others kept advising her to sleep earlier!
To Bai Ling, the nighttime is the best time for internet surfing!
Just as Bai Ling lay down for a short while, she was shaken awake by Xiang Zhi.
Bai Ling asked in a disembodied voice, "Xiang Zhi, what's wrong..."
"The Sect Leader is here."
Bai Ling, lying on the bed, instantly opened her eyes and got up from the bed in a second. She straightened her clothes, rushed to the mirror, adjusted her hair for a few seconds, then turned to Xiang Zhi and asked, "Do you know where the Sect Leader is?"
"At the teleportation array!"
Hearing this, Bai Ling breathed a sigh of relief, tapped Xiang Zhi's shoulder, and exclaimed, "Xiang Zhi, you nearly scared your master to death!"
Xiang Zhi's expression was bewildered; how could a dragon die so easily?
Even though Bai Ling hadn't slept well, she kept thinking about the possibility of the Sect Leader appearing at any time. Not only did she dare not sleep, but she also took the initiative to clean the house and even went to the base to help the outer disciples!
Although she was just talking, she was still doing something.
At dusk, an off-road vehicle arrived at the base, and everyone who came along went out to greet it together.
Seeing the woman in red appearing in the sunset, the crowd from Qingyun Sect bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
"Please rise, there's no need to be so formal!" Zhen Qing said, walking towards Bai Ling.
Bai Ling, clad in clothes stained with dust, seemed to have spent the day quite fulfilling, but who was Zhen Qing? She knew Bai Ling inside out.
Approaching, Zhen Qing asked, "You haven't caused any trouble here, have you?"
Bai Ling's heart skipped a beat, immediately denying, "No, Sect Leader!"
Zhen Qing didn't pay much attention to Bai Ling, scanning the crowd instead, relieved to see everyone safe and sound.
Before returning, Song Jixing called Shi Hua to inform him about the Sect Leader's affairs. Shi Hua promptly greeted the Sect Leader over the phone and added not to bother him unless it was urgent.
What exactly constituted urgency? Perhaps returning home.
