novelraw Chapter 718 718: Rare Leisure Time_1
Chapter 718 718: Rare Leisure Time_1
「Three months later.」
Within the sleeping quarters of Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin at GuanYun Mansion.
All kinds of fantastic scenes—such as dancing spirit birds and thriving immortal trees, entwined Mana—slowly faded, gradually revealing the flawless Dao Bodies of Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin. Filled with the charm of Yin and Yang and radiating a faint gloss like jade, they lay intertwined on an extravagant bed made of extraordinary materials.
Needless to say, Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin had just finished cultivating "The Sutra of Cloudy and Rainy from Wushan"...
Under Shen Mo's encouragement, Zhao Lingyin had smoothly reached the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm a few months ago.
The Spiritual Qi in the Immortal Realm was now incredibly rich and extraordinary, allowing her to achieve Core Formation much earlier than Shen Mo had initially anticipated. If all went smoothly, it could be within one or two months; even with setbacks, it wouldn't take longer than half a year!
Additionally, Shen Mo discovered that although the assimilation power in the Immortal Realm was terrifying, it was evidently more accommodating to powerful cultivators than the Primordial Realm and the Cancering Realm.
In the first month of arriving in the Immortal Realm, the Golden Core Realm (Fourth Order) disciples of the Red Flame Sect had already adapted to this world's grand environment. They could freely roam without fear of encountering a simultaneous attack from inner and outer tribulation, which could result in serious injuries or even death.
Even Shen Mo himself only needed to remain stationed in the Green Cloud Cave for another two years before he would be free to venture out.
Undoubtedly, this was great news for him.
...
"Lingyin, you rest first and thoroughly digest the results of this cultivation!"
Shen Mo sat up from the bed, his eyes filled with affection and infatuation. He admired Zhao Lingyin's exquisite body while giving her instructions.
Knowing Zhao Lingyin as he did, if it weren't for his repeated advice, she would undoubtedly rush into her Alchemy Room right after he left, before fully assimilating the results of the cultivation.
With the continuous inflow of spiritual items from Five Dragons Mountain of the Immortal Realm into the Fairyland, Zhao Lingyin was like a child in a candy shop, passionately investing her time and energy into researching Alchemy materials and revising her elixir recipes.
If not for Shen Mo's constant reminders, it would have taken her a long time to achieve Golden Core formation, even with the blessing of the Spiritual Qi of the Immortal Realm.
"My dear, I understand..."
Zhao Lingyin hugged Shen Mo from behind, pressing her delicate body tightly against his back, and said sweetly, "Once I succeed in forming my Golden Core, I want to work in the Hundred Arts Hall and be in charge of producing Elixirs and compiling pharmacopoeias and elixir recipes. What do you think of that, my love?"
While Shen Mo was enjoying the affectionate moment, his mind started to rapidly turn.
The Hundred Arts Hall was an institution under the Red Flame Sect overseeing the Hundred Arts of Cultivation.
All skills that could aid in the path of cultivation—including Alchemy, Forging, talisman making, formation building, brewing, animal husbandry, corpse refining, Gu nurturing, mining, nurturing spiritual plants, puppet making, making celestial delicacy, tailoring magic robes, and constructing palaces and mansions—all fell within the scope of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation!
During the Riverside Sect era, the Hundred Arts Hall existed. However, aside from the Alchemy Zone, Talisman Hall, and Forge Hall, which were highly valued, most other responsibilities were shared by the Deacon Hall. After all, the Deacon Hall had the most frequent contact with cultivators within the sect and could involve itself in any matter.
Years ago, when Shen Mo was building GuanYun Mansion at Green Cloud Peak in the Riverside Sect, it was fully managed by the Deacon Elder at the time, Lu Youwei. Through the Deacon Hall, he issued sect missions, rallying a large number of disciples with architectural skills. Within just ten days, a magnificent mansion was built on the cliff of Green Cloud Peak!
However, after the Red Flame Sect was established, it incorporated many Xiu Xian Forces from the Red Flame Zone. Many small immortal sects, Cultivating Families, and even rogue cultivators possessed unique skills, proficient in a variety of "Small Paths."
For instance, the Ghost Corpse School was proficient in corpse refining, the Lifeless Sect was adept at constructing formations, and the talisman-making and spell-casting skills of the Seven Stars Altar were unparalleled...
Consequently, the overall proficiency of the Red Flame Sect in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds!
Therefore, Shen Mo and other high-ranking members of the Sect readjusted the structure and authority of the Hundred Arts Hall.
The responsibilities related to the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, originally held by the Deacon Hall, were stripped away and returned entirely to the Hundred Arts Hall. The Deacon Hall only coordinated with it when issuing related missions.
The Hundred Arts Hall, in turn, oversaw numerous sub-halls, such as the Herb Hall, Talisman Hall, Forge Hall, Array Hall, Architecture Hall, Corpse Refining Hall, Puppet Hall, Fairy Feast Hall, Spiritual Wine Hall, Immortal Clothing Hall, and so on, resembling a massive immortal market.
In addition to Elders proficient in the Hundred Arts who were stationed there to research and delve into various skills, other disciples with specific talents could also enhance their sub-professional levels in the Hundred Arts Hall or accept related missions...
These included, but were not limited to, crafting talismans, forging magic artifacts, processing various spirit gold ores, setting up the Mountain Protection Array, constructing palaces and mansions, brewing spiritual wine, and making celestial delicacy!
As for the jurisdiction of the Herb Hall, it involved identifying the properties of spiritual items from the Immortal Realm, preparing various medicinal materials, compiling pharmacopoeias and elixir recipes, and refining finished Elixirs.
It was understandable that Zhao Lingyin wanted to work at the Hundred Arts Hall!
Her Master, Wu Gong, was a Yellow Robe Elder of the Hundred Arts Hall and had made substantial contributions to the development of the Alchemy Path in the Red Flame Sect. After a few more years of dedicated service, he could be promoted to a Red Robed Elder or even a Purple Robe Elder.
"Do you want to be the Hall Master of the Hundred Arts Hall?"
Shen Mo gently disentangled himself from Zhao Lingyin's embrace, covered her with a spiritual silk quilt, and casually asked.
Although Zhao Lingyin was the "Sect Mistress," her official position in the Red Flame Sect was that of a Red Robed Elder. She had not yet achieved Core Formation, and with a long path ahead of her, there was no need to grant her the status of "Purple Robe Elder" as a mark of honor just yet!
She did not come from a core disciple background. For her to preside over the Hundred Arts Hall with her peak Spirit Sea Realm strength was inconsistent with the sect rules of the Red Flame Sect, which originated from the Riverside Sect!
But once she achieved Core Formation, the original restrictions would vanish.
After all, the Red Flame Sect's mechanism for selecting high-ranking members was based on weighing both the strength and potential of its disciples.
Strength required little explanation, as the cultivation world was essentially a "Might makes Right" world. Despite the seemingly harmonious atmosphere within the Red Flame Sect, this was due to Shen Mo, a Heavenly Monarch of the Divine Bridge Realm, maintaining order. The veneer of warmth could not conceal the harsh reality.
As for potential, it was reflected in the special status of "core disciple." The purpose was to allocate more resources to them and cultivate more experts familiar with sect affairs.
Once one became a Yuan Dan Cultivator, discussing potential became somewhat laughable.
At that time, let alone Zhao Lingyin serving as the Hall Master of the Hundred Arts Hall, she would be more than capable of managing one peak or one clan!
Unexpectedly, after hearing Shen Mo's words, she shook her head and replied, "If I were to assume the role of Hall Master, I would be burdened with various trifles. I just need to hold the status of a Purple Robe Elder and be responsible for matters related to Elixirs."