Longevity: Starting from the Talent of Infant Growth

"Zhou Ling, this is your reward for being the leader of this assessment."

"One earth-grade foundation-building pill, two top-grade spiritual stones, and the Taoist temple is free for ten years."

"There are also 500 points from the Taoist Academy. You can exchange them for any items in the Taoist Treasure House!"

"I hope to achieve such results next year when I represent the Taoist Academy in the competition between the four Taoist temples."

At the judges' table, Dean Zhong handed a storage bag to Zhou Ling and said with a smile on his face.

In his tone, he also had high hopes for Zhou Ling.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Zhou Ling took the storage bag and thanked him.

I didn't expect that the reward this time would be so generous. In addition to the earth-grade foundation-building pill, there were actually two high-grade spiritual stones.

One high-grade spiritual stone is equivalent to one hundred middle-grade spiritual stones.

This is undoubtedly a great wealth.

There are also 500 Taoist points, and this reward amount far exceeds his expectations.

Sure enough, God rewards hard work!

"Although you are still a disciple of the inner court, I would like to invite you as a junior instructor. Are you interested?"

"Become a Taoist teacher, and you will be able to stay in the Taoist school for life."

"This is something other disciples only dream of."

"Every year, many disciples have to leave the Taoist Academy because they cannot obtain junior teaching positions!"

Dean Zhong spoke up again.

With Zhou Ling's current performance, it is natural to find a way to keep him in the Taoist Academy.

Otherwise, Qin Haoran would be recruited into the Tiangong Division, which would be a big loss for the Taoist Academy.

"Basic training!"

Zhou Ling couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

He has only entered the inner courtyard not long ago, didn't he expect to become a teacher?

His original plan was that if he left the Taoist Academy in the future, he would enter the Tiangong Department.

After all, he is now a second-grade deacon of the Tiangong Department, so he has nothing to worry about.

He didn't think much about staying in the Taoist Academy.

"Don't rush into this matter. You can go back and think about it slowly. Just give me an answer after you think about it clearly!"

Seeing that Zhou Ling had not understood the situation for a while, Dean Zhong took out another jade slip, handed it to him, and said with a smile, "It records some information about the Taoist academy's teachings. As long as certain standards are met, it can be exchanged for auxiliary pill-forming items." wait."

He also knew that with Zhou Ling's talent, as long as he could stay in the Taoist Academy and train him well in the future, he would definitely be able to enter the main academy.

"Yes, Dean!"

After taking the jade slip, Zhou Ling replied respectfully.

In the future, he may stay in the Taoist academy to teach, or go to the Tiangong Division for development. This will have a huge impact on his personal path, so he has to go back and discuss it with his parents.

Dean Zhong then presented awards to Cang Zhi and Qian Huo who came in second place.

Their rewards are much less than Zhou Ling's.

An earth-grade foundation-building pill, fifty middle-grade spiritual stones, and three hundred points.

Of course, after watching the two people receive the storage bags, Dean Zhong also gave them some good advice to help them recover well.

When the two of them looked at each other, they could see the unwillingness in each other's eyes.

As for the third place Yuanmu, although he received less rewards, he did not look depressed.

After receiving the reward, he cupped his hands with Zhou Ling and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Zhou, although I am defeated by you this time, I am convinced."

"Moreover, you let me see the power of Senior Qin's sword intention! I also have some understanding."

"So, I still want to thank you. If I have time, I'll treat you to a drink and let's have a good discussion!"

Hearing this, both Cang Zhi and Cang Zhi had a look of surprise on their faces, knowing that Yuan Mu was arrogant.

Before the competition, he had already said that this time, he would be able to defeat both of them and win the crown.

But being defeated by Zhou Ling, he still behaved so kindly, which was really rare.

Seeing Yuan Mu's happy face, Zhou Ling could only hand over his hand and reply, "I was just lucky enough to obtain the Five Elements Xuanyuan Sword, so I can surpass Senior Brother Yuan."

"If I didn't have the Five Elements Xuanyang Sword, I would probably be no match for Senior Brother Yuan!"

Seeing Zhou Ling giving face like this, Yuanmu was even more happy.

However, Zhou Ling was telling the truth. There were no rules of swordsmanship contained in the Five Elements Xuanyang Sword that could activate the energy of heaven and earth.

He really may not be able to block Yuan Mu's sword.

"Junior Brother Zhou, when I recover, if I have the chance, let me see the sword intent of Senior Qin!"

At this time, Cang Zhi also spoke out.

Hearing this, Zhou Ling hurriedly shook his head and said, "Senior Brother Cang, please don't misunderstand me."

"This Fire Cloud Sword Intention, with my current cultivation level, cannot be easily activated."

"It was only by chance that I was able to use that sword in this battle!"

"If you ask me to strike out with such a powerful sword now, I may not be able to do it."

Although it has now integrated the rules contained in the Five Elements Xuanyang Sword, Zhou Ling does not want others to randomly come to him to try the sword.

There are so many disciples in the inner courtyard of the Taoist Academy, who wouldn't want to see Senior Qin's sword intent.

How can I cope with it in the future?

Therefore, we absolutely cannot agree to this kind of thing.

Hearing this, Cang Zhi and others showed expressions of sudden realization on their faces.

Thinking about it, this is also true. After all, Zhou Ling is only at the first level of foundation building.

It would be really terrifying if one could easily strike out with such a powerful sword.

Knowing this reason, the three of them seemed to feel better.

At this time, other teachers also came over to celebrate with Zhou Ling.

With the talent Zhou Ling has shown now, his future future is absolutely immeasurable.

Zhou Ling also returned the gifts one by one.

At this point, the inner court combat prowess test finally came to an end.

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At night, the Zhou family's lights are brightly lit.

Li Ru knew that his son had won the first place in the inner courtyard competition, so he returned home early in the morning and cooked a table full of dishes.

Wang Yu's mother and daughter also came to celebrate.

After eating, everyone started chatting.

"Mom, this is the Foundation Building Pill awarded by the Taoist Academy this time!"

"There is also a high-grade wood attribute spiritual stone."

Zhou Ling took out the pill bottle and two crystal clear spirit stones and handed them to his mother.

Although Li Ru is only at the seventh level of qi training and is still far away from foundation building, now that he has the foundation building pill, he must prepare it first.

As for the two high-grade spiritual stones, they are of wood and fire attributes respectively, and they contain extremely abundant spiritual power.

Zhou Ling gave the wood attribute spirit stone to his mother, but kept the fire attribute stone for himself.

With the abundant spiritual energy contained in this high-grade spiritual stone, as long as it is absorbed and refined, it will be enough for the mother to enter the eighth level of Qi training.

Moreover, there is no risk of erysipelas accumulation due to taking elixirs.

This is also the reason why it is difficult to see high-grade spiritual stones circulating in the market.

Once it is formed in the spiritual veins, discovered, and purified, most of it will be retained by the monks for direct use.

It was also this time that Zhou Ling won the top spot and was rewarded with this high-grade spiritual stone.

"Foundation Pill!"

"High-quality spiritual stone!"

Looking at the pill bottles and spirit stones in Zhou Ling's hands, both Li Ru and Zhou Shan looked shocked.

The price of an ordinary foundation-building pill on the market is at least tens of thousands of low-grade spiritual stones, and it is not easy to purchase.

As for the ground-level Foundation Building Pill, the price goes without saying. The key is that it is very difficult for casual cultivators to see it.

Similarly, high-grade spiritual stones are extremely rare to see, but their son is now in front of them.

Make them feel unreal.

Even the well-informed Wang Yu also showed surprise in his eyes.

Of course, now that Zhou Ling has become her son-in-law, the better Zhou Ling performs, the happier she will be.

And Zhou Ling was able to compete in the inner courtyard this time and win the first prize in an actual combat competition, which was somewhat beyond her expectations.

This is the inner courtyard, and there are also many late-stage foundation-building disciples participating, all of whom are elites from the Taoist academy.

But Zhou Ling successfully fought his way out and won the first place. One can imagine the difficulty.

"Ling'er, my mother only has a middle-grade spiritual root. If she can successfully build the foundation, it's already good. Isn't it a waste to use the ground-grade foundation pill?"

Li Ru said as she poured Zhou Ling a cup of spiritual tea.

"Mom, who said that middle-grade spiritual roots can't build foundations with ground-grade spiritual roots?"

"Just keep it, and I guarantee that you will be able to build a ground-level foundation in the future!"

Zhou Ling put the pill bottle and spirit stone into his mother's hand and said with a smile.

"Sister Ru, don't worry. With the Earth-grade Foundation Building Pill and other auxiliary spiritual objects, even with medium-grade spiritual roots, there is a high probability that it will be able to build the Earth-grade Foundation!"

Wang Yu also said with a smile.

Hearing what Wang Yuye said, Li Ru nodded and put away the elixir bottle.

But looking at the high-grade spiritual stone, he smiled and said, "I will also keep this high-grade spiritual stone for you, and I will give it to Xin'er as a betrothal gift in the future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ling almost spit out the spiritual soup he just drank.

Mother is so anxious to let Xin'er pass!

Xin'er's face was also flushed.

"Mom, Xin'er and I are not very old, so you don't have to worry about getting married. This high-grade spiritual stone is of wood attribute and is suitable for your spiritual roots."

"Now that we have the foundation building pill, we need to improve our cultivation as soon as possible so that we can prepare to build the foundation."

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

My mother is already thirty-six years old, and she must strive to build the foundation before she is forty no matter what.

Otherwise, it will become increasingly difficult later.

Although he is said to be sixty years old, he is at the peak of his energy and blood at the age of forty, and it will go downhill after that.

"Sister Ru, you don't have to think so much about the bride price!"

Wang Yu also said with a smile.

She was very satisfied with Zhou Ling as her son-in-law. As for the betrothal gift, whether it was more or less, there was nothing to worry about.

"Can······."

Li Ru said nothing.

He was interrupted by Zhou Shan, "You can keep your son's wishes to yourself."

Only then did Li Ru put the Foundation Establishment Pill and the high-grade spirit stone into his storage bag.

"Mom, Dad, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you!"

Zhou Ling said again.

Then he told everyone that Dean Zhong asked him to become a Taoist teacher.

"Ling'er, this is great. It's safe to stay in the Taoist Academy as a teacher, and the salary is high!"

After hearing this, Li Ru immediately agreed.

"Although the teachings in the Taoist Academy are stable, the resources obtained are also limited. Building a family in the future will require a lot of resources!"

Zhou Ling thought for a while and said.

In the Dao League, the goal of monks is to improve their cultivation.

But at the same time, it is also about establishing a family and even a fairy city.

The teachings at the Taoist Academy are good in all aspects, but the resources obtained each month are limited.

"Ling'er, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Li Ru couldn't help but ask.

Now Zhou Ling's cultivation has far surpassed them.

They also know that their son has his own ideas.

"I haven't thought about it yet, and the dean hasn't said when he wants me to reply to him!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

"Ling'er, according to my mother's opinion, it is better to become a Taoist teacher first, and we can consider other things later!"

Li Ru is obviously very optimistic about Taoist teaching.

"Okay, mother!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

But it is a bit too early to think that I have become a Taoist teacher at the age of fifteen.

After thinking about it, he asked Wang Yu, "Aunt Wang, what do you think?"

"I also support your mother's idea on this matter."

"If you become a teacher, all resources will be relatively stable, and the Taoist Academy will not lack high-level skills."

"Cultivation can be done step by step."

"Of course, the most important thing is how you plan. After all, it affects your future path!"

Wang Yu smiled and said.

Zhou Ling is her son-in-law, so she naturally hopes that he can focus on stability in the future.

"As for building a family, it's not that easy. Take it step by step. If you have the strength and resources, everything will fall into place!"

Zhou Ling nodded in agreement.

"In addition, as long as Xin'er can successfully integrate the family spirit flame this time, she will be a competitor for the head of the Wang family from now on."

"My status in the Wang family will be greatly improved. Although I may not be able to compete with Wang Qingshang, I have this status."

"It will also be of great help to your future development!"

Wang Yu said with a smile again.

Zhou Ling nodded, but whether it would help or not, since this spiritual flame helps Xiner's Tianpin foundation, he would naturally give his full help.

There is only half a month left until the day when the Wang family will integrate the spirit flames.

"This time, all disciples of the Wang family under the age of thirty will participate, and the family's spiritual flames have condensed several strands of inflammation."

"Only when the family opens the ancestral land can we know."

"Generally speaking, there won't be more than three."

"And there are more than a hundred tribesmen disciples participating."

"There will also be several late-stage foundation-building disciples among them."

"Of course, when it comes to merging spiritual flames, it doesn't mean whoever has a higher level of cultivation will be able to fuse them."

"It also depends on the affinity of the spirit body, bloodline and spiritual flames, etc.!"

Wang Yu introduced to Zhou Ling the situation of the Wang family's fusion of spirit flames.

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin both listened carefully.

"Spiritual flames will give birth to fire every thirty years."

"As for the specific number of fires, we don't know."

"According to family records, there are usually one to three fires, and the properties of each fire will not be the same."

"And this spiritual flame is the natal spiritual flame that my ancestor of the Wang family fused back then. It is now close to the eighth level, and the fire spirit has already been born."

"But it seems that I have a contract with my ancestors to stay in my Wang family and protect the Wang family."

Having said this, Wang Yu took a sip of tea, glanced at Zhou Ling and Wang Xin, and continued, "As for the fusion process, it is divided into two steps."

"The first step is that after the ancestral land is opened, the spiritual flames will cover a certain area. Only disciples who have passed the spiritual flame assessment can fuse the fire."

"The second step is for the disciples who have passed the examination to fully stimulate the blood and system in their bodies to attract fire."

"As long as it can absorb and fuse the fire, it will be considered a success!"

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin both nodded.

Zhou Ling now controls the five elements of the five spiritual flames. The spiritual flames will not be a big problem for him.

Wang Xin, on the other hand, is a dark fire spirit and is naturally close to fire.

Afterwards, Wang Yu continued to introduce to them some of the situations in which the Wang family's fusion spirit flames appeared in the past.

Both of them listened carefully.