Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

Chapter 11: Everyone Is So Cute

Editor: Henyee Translations

The apprenticeship conference ended, and everyone dispersed.

Qiu Changtian looked at the six people before him and felt a sense of wonder.

Among these six, be it Guan Zhan from Longxi, Yan Zhitui from the White Deer Cave, or any other, almost all were from families of immortal cultivation, far from unknown.”

Now, they had to call him Senior Brother respectfully. The feeling was truly… exhilarating.

“Senior Brother,” Xu Yinglian said indifferently, “where do we go now?”

“Oh,” Qiu Changtian came back to his senses, “Let’s head back to Golden Ridge first.”

He took out an object from his sleeve and threw it into the air.

The object grew as it caught the wind. It turned out to be a wooden boat magic artifact, prepared in advance by borrowing from the Foundation Establishment Stage Chief Disciple, Xu Changqing.

Even with invincible Daoist Heart Clarity, it was impossible to conjure a magic artifact out of thin air. Fortunately, since he and Xu Yinglian already had a Daoist Companion marriage contract, they could obtain certain resources from the Xu Family of Southern Heaven.

The crowd was taken aback:

It turned out to be a flying magic artifact! This Senior Brother Qiu was really wealthy!

Those present were all from cultivating families and were well aware of the costliness of flying artifacts.

Even the simplest Flying Wooden Boat like this one that lacked protective arrays or restriction-breaking features could only carry people through flight and could not be acquired without at least two thousand spirit stones.

Although the Senior Brother was the Chief Disciple of his generation, he was still in the Qi Refinement Realm. Excluding the usual cultivation expenses, to purchase such a boat would take at least half a year to a year of saving.

Quick thinkers like Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai did the math in their heads. They thought their Senior Brother was the type to care a lot about appearances, laughing to themselves that to welcome them, he actually spent all he had on this boat.

Unaware of the admiration and the scornful thoughts of the others, Qiu Changtian instructed everyone to board the boat.

With a slight gesture, the boat caught the wind and ascended, flying towards the distant snow peaks.

Standing alone with his hands behind his back at the bow, Qiu Changtian spoke to his junior brothers and sisters with a gentle expression:

“The Kunlun Heavenly Pillar you climbed when you entered the sect is the highest peak of the Kunlun Mountain Range, rising eight thousand feet, majestic and splendid, piercing through the sea of clouds, and also the number one peak in the world.”

“The rest of the many snow peaks in Kunlun are divided into three areas based on their distance to Heaven Pillar.”

“The outermost area is called ‘Fan Tong,’ located in the eastern section of the Kunlun Mountain Range, the dwelling of Outer Sect disciples, and there are many markets for our Kunlun to interact with the outside world.”

“The middle area is called ‘Xuan Pu,’ situated in the middle section of the Kunlun Mountain Range, the cave dwelling area for Inner Sect disciples. There are also many famed herbs, spiritual springs, and demonic beasts scattered throughout, which you can explore.”

“The innermost is called ‘Layered City,’ located in the western section of the Kunlun Mountain Range, the residence of elders, true people, and us Direct Disciples. Additionally, there are many caves left by immortals from ancient times with formidable restrictions, such that even the elders of Kunlun dare not touch them recklessly.”

“Therefore, do not fly recklessly in the Layered City area. It is better to stay near the mountains on ordinary days.”

“The mountain where we reside is called ‘Golden Ridge. It used to be the dwelling of ancient Kunlun disciples. It is now deserted and uninhabited, so the cave dwellings are already available.”

“After we land, you can choose the ones you like.”

As he was speaking, he suddenly noticed that the complexions of the crowd were becoming faintly green, and their bodies couldn’t help but tremble. He immediately realized.

This lone wooden boat had no restrictions in place. The wind was harsh with high altitude flying, and the air was thin. Although he was fine, these ordinary people were both lacking oxygen and freezing to death.

Qiu Changtian quietly performed a spell, which was the first level derivative Daoist Magic of the Universal Pure Tone, called the Universal Pure Tone Minor Illumination Technique, a multi-purpose skill that combines regeneration, Purify Mind, and detoxification.

Once this radiance emerged, everyone immediately felt warmth return to their bodies as if enveloped by the spring breeze, and the fear of the cold was no more.

Even so, they were shocked by Qiu Changtian’s skill.

Some, like Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai, thought more deeply, assuming the Senior Brother had detected their previous disrespect and thus deliberately disciplined everyone. They quickly adjusted their postures and expressions, feeling somewhat anxious inside.

[Invincible Character Setting, Synchronization Value +1.]

Qiu Changtian was overjoyed; these junior brothers and sisters were indeed endearing!

Upon reaching Golden Ridge, everyone disembarked and began choosing their cave dwellings.

Guan Zhan, cold and aloof, chose a cave behind the cliff, secluded in the shadows, and did not come out again.

Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai were friends, so they chose two adjacent dwellings near the top.

Yan Zhitui, who liked to read, chose a cave dwelling on the sunny side.

Jian Qingnan, a young girl of about thirteen or fourteen, was currently insisting on living with her “Sister Ying Lian.”

Xu Yinglian, always fighting-spirited in front of Qiu Changtian but cold and arrogant towards others, did not show any courtesy and was indifferent to Jian Qingnan’s persistence.

“Whose dwelling is that up on the right?” Jian Qingnan looked around, and the only dwelling that was both the closest to Sister Ying Lian and the highest and best-lit on Golden Ridge was the one she noticed.

“That’s Senior Brother Qiu Changtian’s dwelling,” Xu Yinglian said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Jian Qingnan’s spirits immediately dampened. She might be fearless in every other aspect, but she dared not show any disrespect to this Senior Brother.

You should know that only the Chief Disciple of each generation is allowed to enter the Scripture Lecture Hall to listen to the lectures!

The rest can only study on their own, and if they have any questions, they must ask the Chief Senior Brother.

If one offends the Chief Senior Brother, there’s really no way to get along in the future.

Qiu Changtian had no idea of these thoughts in people’s minds, he simply stood at the entrance of his cave dwelling, leisurely gazing at the distant sea of clouds.

There were several more cute junior brothers and sisters who could increase the Synchronization Value, which was truly great.

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Through the Kunlun Mirror, loading Shushan turned into Ling Yunpo.

Recently, Senior Sister An Zhisu has been troubled because there was a problem with Qingluo Peak’s monthly stipend.

In Shushan’s Various Peaks, each peak usually receives a monthly stipend from the sect to maintain the operation of their Spirit Gathering Array.

As for how much stipend each receives, it is “negotiated” by the Peak Masters at the sect’s annual meeting.

Because Peak Master Su Jian of Qingluo Peak has been in seclusion for a long time, the monthly stipend has dropped to the lowest, leaving An Zhisu helpless.

Under normal circumstances, the small amount of Spirit Stones they receive each month can be stretched to barely enough.

But recently, for some unknown reason, the Administrative Hall, citing a shortage of Spirit Stones, replaced the Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones meant for Qingluo Peak with an equivalent value of Low Grade Spirit Stones.

This “equivalent” refers to the total amount of Spiritual Energy being equivalent, but the purity of the Spiritual Energy was much lower.

To maintain the current Spiritual Energy environment of Qingluo Peak, more Low Grade Spirit Stones would need to be consumed, causing their budget to become immediately strained.

An Zhisu was forced into a corner, and while her own cultivation stagnation was one concern, she couldn’t bear the thought of her junior brothers and sisters suffering!

Therefore, she planned to wield her Frostfall Sword and make a scene at the entrance of the Administrative Hall.

Ling Yunpo, on the other hand, was completely unaware of his Senior Sister’s intentions because the Kunlun Mirror had just given him a new mission:

“The third Heaven-Mending Stone has been found.”

“Where?” Ling Yunpo asked.

“East Sea, Penglai Jade Pure View,” answered the Kunlun Mirror. “The exact location is uncertain, it seems to be some kind of spatial dislocation. Further investigation is recommended.”

Was it put inside a Storage Bag? Ling Yunpo pondered to himself and sighed:

“So I have to go undercover again, right? Come on, Ah Jing, bring out all your treasured cheats for me.”

The Kunlun Mirror then pulled out a list of templates, which included a variety of persona images and their corresponding talents.

Since Penglai places a major emphasis on Comprehension during discipleship, Ling Yunpo selected from the Comprehension talent category.

Soon, he took a liking to one of the young men.

The bound talent was called “One Hearing, Thousand Comprehensions,” capable of quickly grasping a variety of newly learned skills, which suited the requirements of Penglai Jade Pure View.

The corresponding persona setting was “Falsehood,” which immediately suggested a need for high intelligence to manipulate, a perfect match for himself.

Upon examining the young man’s appearance, like the other templates, it was based on his own appearance, but modified by Mirror Flower Water Moon with different hairstyles and temperament.

The hair was messier, the skin paler, and he wore a simple smile. His demeanor might seem harmless to both humans and animals, but the squinting eyes were like those of a fox, making one curious to see what they would look like fully opened…

“Have him open his eyes,” commanded Ling Yunpo.

The Kunlun Mirror did as instructed, and the young man opened his eyes wide.

Ling Yunpo: ………

This temperament! It instantly shifted from harmless to profound! The smile also became mysteriously inscrutable!

Are you the ultimate villain behind the scenes in some long saga?

Of course, even if the features of various personas were completely identical, their hairstyles and temperaments still differed.

For example, Qiu Changtian had fair skin, meticulously combed hair, and then tied his hair up into a bun and wore a tall hat like a Kunlun Cultivator, looking upright and handsome.

Ling Yunpo had a slightly darker complexion, with longer disheveled hair and a sharper gaze, exhibiting the temperament of a reckless young hero.

This new persona featured slightly curly, unkempt hair, a smiling face with a gentle appearance, especially when squinting, projecting an innocuous sense of safety.

Add to that, in practice, Mirror Flower Water Moon would also apply subtle mental suggestions to outside observers, enhancing their impression of this persona’s demeanor, virtually ruling out the possibility of them being mistaken for one another.

“What should we name this persona?” Ling Yunpo asked the Kunlun Mirror.

“Luo Yan,” suggested the Kunlun Mirror.