In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path-Chapter 937
Chapter 937: 378: Heart Refining Master of the Refinery Pavilion!
The place of Chen Laodeng’s earthly desires (6.4K must-see) Chapter 937: 378: Heart Refining Master of the Refinery Pavilion!
The place of Chen Laodeng’s earthly desires (6.4K must-see) A year later.
Chang’an Market.
In a cluster of quaint buildings relatively low-lying on a first-grade spirit vein, there was a recently opened shop that had suddenly risen to fame.
It had become very popular among lower-level cultivators.
This shop was designed like a residence, with a simple and antique appearance built on a bluestone foundation.
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Intricate carvings adorned its walls, and a cloisonné signboard hung above the door, inscribed with the words “Refinery Pavilion”.
At this moment, the main gate of the residence was tightly closed, and a few ancient trees were tied outside the courtyard wall.
The bluestone path leading into the courtyard was, however, filled with a long line of people waiting.
Several streams of spiritual light flew into the market and headed straight for this shop called “Refinery”.
Leading them was an excited and agitated cultivator with a long beard.
However, upon reaching the entrance and seeing the long queue in front of the still-closed doors of the Refinery Pavilion, he couldn’t help but be dumbfounded.
“This early in the morning, and there are already so many people lining up?”
Thinking of the peculiar rules set by Refinery Pavilion, the long-bearded cultivator immediately grew anxious but dared not rudely cut in line.
He approached a cultivator ahead who seemed easy to talk to and politely said,
“Fellow Cultivator, Xu here has urgent matters to attend to.
Could you possibly do me a favor and give up your spot to me?
Take these spirit crystals as a token of…”
Before he could finish, the spirit crystals in his hand were already gleefully snatched by the other cultivator, who bowed and said, “Fellow Cultivator, one hand gives spirit crystals, the other gives a spot.
This spot is yours.”
The long-bearded cultivator was slightly taken aback, just about to express his gratitude when he saw the cultivator had already moved to the back of the line to wait again.
Meanwhile, another cultivator approached to do the same, and those already in line readily accepted the spirit crystals and gave up their spots without hesitation.
“Fellow Xu, these people…
they couldn’t be shills, could they?”
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A companion of his expressed his doubts through a whispered transmission to the long-bearded cultivator.
“Do not speak nonsense.”
The long-bearded cultivator’s expression darkened, and he looked around at the bustling scene, transmitting back, “I have witnessed the achievements of the Heart Refining Master myself.
He is indeed a great master of vast knowledge and strong intellect, who wouldn’t need to stoop to such petty tricks.
And with the master’s rule that within a day, no matter if it’s alchemy, artifact refining, talismans and charms, array plates, spirit runes, or even gu refining and divination, only a hundred people will be received, each allowed to make only one request…
With such restrictions, it is normal for the local cultivators who see a business opportunity to come early to secure spots and then sell them off.”
Upon hearing this explanation, the doubts of several friends dissipated, and they all nodded in agreement.
A master skilled in so many sideline arts, each one of them impressively convincing, indeed stands out and doesn’t need any petty tricks.
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Inside the Refinery Pavilion, in a three-story dwelling in the back courtyard, Jiang Qiang entered the room, pouring tea for Chen Dengming while shaking his head.
“Brother Chen, now that you are a Nascent Soul True Monarch and the Sect Master of Longevity Sect, you are already bestowing a great favor by refining artifacts for so many people.
They’re practically coming here to make a wish.
However, you are still so good-natured.
I see that many cultivators deliberately line up only to sell their spots.
With no effort, standing there for a day, they can earn spirit crystals.
Earning money is so much easier now compared to when we struggled at the bottom.
You won’t even let me go and set them straight.”
“Qiangzi, in the world of cultivation, there are all kinds of trades.
These people are adept at exploiting local business opportunities to make a living, which is normal.
Let’s just observe for now; there’s no rush in setting things straight,” Chen Dengming took a sip of tea, staying calm and unhurried.
Given his current environment, one which he had experienced in his weaker and younger days, watching the daily cultivation and states of these Qi Cultivation cultivators gave him a different kind of feeling.
It was like reminiscing about the past and watching the clouds roll by calmly, observing the blossoming and withering of flowers without trying to interfere too much.
“But, Brother Chen, if we don’t curb this behavior now, it might get worse…”
“You mean to say if it develops further, we won’t be able to control the situation?”
“Well, that’s not it…
that can’t be.
This is Chang’an Market, and you are the Sect Master of Longevity.”
Chen Dengming smiled, “Qiangzi, there you go with your forceful reasoning again…
Do you think it’s a waste of precious human resource for a Nascent Soul True Monarch like me to refine artifacts for these Qi Cultivation cultivators every day, and we are really taking a huge loss?”
Jiang Qiang’s face reddened.
That was indeed what he thought.
In his opinion, what Chen Dengming was doing didn’t even qualify as a human resource anymore; it was a precious “opportunity” in the Cultivation World, something that was fortuitous and not to be squandered.
After all, how often could a Qi Cultivation cultivator have access to a Nascent Soul True Monarch, let alone receive services from one?
Brother Chen was clearly suffering a huge loss.
Chen Dengming gently chuckled, “You don’t understand.
It might seem like I am refining for them, but in reality, I am using this as an opportunity to observe all walks of life and experience the refinement of the heart in the mortal world.
The different people, their behaviors, characters, and needs, their emotions, and stories, all bring me different feelings and states of mind…”
After speaking, Chen Dengming gestured towards his teacup.
Jiang Qiang immediately came forward to pour the tea, feeling totally baffled by the mystical words of Chen Dengming, unable to grasp this concept of refining the heart.
“Qiangzi, the war in the Four Regions hasn’t settled yet, and it might erupt again soon, probably on a large scale.
You shouldn’t have come here a year ago.
Wouldn’t it have been better to stay by Black Wind’s side in the East Immortal Sea?”
Jiang Qiang put down his teakettle, looking at Chen Dengming by the window and said with a dry laugh, “Brother Chen, these two kids, I watched them grow up.
Even at Evergreen Island, I often gathered with them.
