Ma Yunteng thought that since the Tiegu Sect was visiting, they might as well have their disciples engage in martial discourse and spar with each other.
Of course.
He was also well aware.
The Tiegu Sect disciples were very formidable—otherwise, the Holy Spring Sect disciples wouldn’t have lost so miserably.
But he never expected that after five rounds of sparring, his own sect’s disciples would lose even more tragically than the Holy Spring Sect, with absolutely no ability to resist!
This was quite normal.
During the month-plus since returning from Holy Spring Mountain.
Although Sect Master Jun had been very busy and neglected his own cultivation, the disciples hadn’t slacked off in the slightest.
Ye Xingchen had already broken through to Seventh Grade.
Xiao Zuiji, Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and Tian Qi had all advanced to Sixth Grade!
These disciples who grew up with all kinds of resources—every grade they advanced brought terrifyingly powerful increases in strength!
Never mind the Cangshan Sect.
If they went to challenge the Holy Spring Sect again, they could thrash them into complete garbage!
“Sect Master Jun.”
Ma Yunteng cupped his hands and said, “Your esteemed sect’s disciples’ strength is truly formidable. This Ma genuinely admires them greatly!”
Although his disciples lost quite miserably, he had a good mentality and wouldn’t take it to heart.
Moreover.
Even the Holy Spring Sect had lost, so it wasn’t shameful for him to lose either.
Jun Changxiao said modestly, “Luck, just luck.”
Ma Yunteng said, “Sect Master Jun, this Ma has an unreasonable request.”
“Please speak.” Jun Changxiao said.
Ma Yunteng hesitated slightly before saying, “I would ask that you provide guidance to our sect’s disciples on difficulties in martial studies.”
“No problem.” Jun Changxiao agreed readily.
After all, in the Talisman Pavilion, he had refined quite a few Insight Talismans!
…
A long table was placed on the martial training grounds, and Jun Changxiao sat upright, looking like a martial arts grandmaster.
The Cangshan Sect disciples had already formed a long line, their eyes full of excitement.
This Tiegu Sect Master had once taught Elder Ma and had an extremely profound understanding of martial studies. Being able to receive his guidance was absolutely the greatest honor!
“Next.”
After a while, Sect Master Jun called out.
The Cangshan Sect disciple who had just been given guidance left full of joy.
After that round of instruction, he had gained deep insight into martial studies and his own shortcomings. If he could overcome them, his martial path would certainly advance to another level.
“Senior Brother.”
In a small pavilion in the distance, Tian Qi said in despair, “The Sect Master’s understanding of martial studies is so profound, so how come we’ve never seen him teach us?”
“Yeah.”
Li Fei scratched his head and said, “Sometimes when I go ask about sect cultivation techniques, the Sect Master dismisses me with just a few words.”
They didn’t know that Sect Master Jun also wanted to provide guidance, but the damn Insight Talismans only worked on Xingyun Continent martial studies and had no effect on System Store martial studies!
Su Xiaomo said, “With our current strength, aside from getting stronger through our own cultivation, what else could the Sect Master teach us?”
This hit the nail on the head.
The System’s martial techniques were simple and easy to learn—one could comprehend them on their own.
Jun Changxiao had absolutely no need to provide guidance. He only needed to provide the disciples with various dance resources and let them continuously grow stronger.
“Next.”
“Next.”
“…”
Having transformed into a martial studies grandmaster, Sect Master Jun appeared dignified and righteous as he resolved martial study difficulties for the Cangshan Sect disciples one by one.
Ye Xingchen was deeply shaken.
He had been listening the whole time. Many people would state their cultivation techniques, and before he could even begin analyzing them, the Sect Master would already provide professional commentary and modifications.
Without profound martial study accomplishments, this would be absolutely impossible!
As the reincarnated Night Emperor, his strong suit was having extremely high comprehension of martial arts!
Yet now he was shocked by Jun Changxiao to the point of being unable to compose himself—this was enough to show that the Insight Talisman’s ability to perceive martial studies far exceeded even that of a Martial Emperor.
Of course.
This only applied to low-level cultivation techniques.
After all, the Insight Talisman that Jun Changxiao was using was only First Grade.
If it rose to higher levels, it definitely couldn’t compare to Ye Xingchen, this genuine Martial Emperor.
…
Sect Master Jun sat on the martial training grounds, providing guidance from morning until dusk, consuming ten Insight Talismans in the process.
The several thousand disciples of the Cangshan Sect all benefited immensely and were deeply impressed by his martial study accomplishments.
And it wasn’t just them.
Many elders also came to seek advice, and after gaining sudden enlightenment, they all said admiringly, “Sect Master Jun is truly a martial studies grandmaster!”
“The path of martial arts is as profound as the stars and the sea. This Jun only understands a bit of the surface.” Jun Changxiao said.
“…”
Everyone’s mouths twitched.
Someone with such vast martial knowledge described himself as “only understanding a bit of the surface”—at their own current level, they probably couldn’t even touch the surface!
…
Jun Changxiao and his disciples stayed at the Cangshan Sect for five days. During this time, he also frequently discussed the path of developing a sect with Ma Yunteng.
“Sect Master Jun.”
Elder Ma said, “For a sect to maintain long-lasting prosperity and continuously grow stronger, outstanding disciples are most important—and your esteemed sect already meets this requirement.”
“What else?” Jun Changxiao asked.
Ma Yunteng considered for a moment and said, “Secondly, you need a stable source of income. This way, it can be converted into martial cultivation resources.”
“What constitutes a source of income?”
When three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher. Jun Changxiao was like a humble student earnestly seeking instruction.
If it were another elder, they might not give him very good suggestions.
But Ma Yunteng was in charge of the sect’s economic income, so he said straight to the point, “Establish businesses in cities.”
“This…”
Jun Changxiao fell silent.
Although he had deep cooperation with the Ai Family and could obtain considerable funds from selling pills every month, as the sect continued to expand with more disciples, there were many places that required spending money.
“In this Ma’s opinion.”
Ma Yunteng said, “In a world where martial prowess is supreme, the most profitable businesses are pills, weapons, and spirit stones. If Sect Master Jun can choose one of the three and has a sufficiently excellent source of goods, you will surely make money hand over fist.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands and said, “Hearing Elder Ma’s words is better than reading books for ten years!”
To be honest.
Establishing businesses in cities greatly appealed to him.
The pills refined in the Alchemy Pavilion, in order to avoid attracting attention, were destined not to be sold in large quantities, so the upper limit was only so high.
If he established businesses throughout Qingyang Commandery like flowers blooming everywhere and built up a reputation, it would be equivalent to having a stable source of income.
“Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden quest [Benefited Greatly], obtained 200 contribution points.”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 2300/5000.”
“…”
The corner of Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.
Discussing ways to make money with others could actually complete a hidden quest—this was absolutely unexpected!
…
After staying at the Cangshan Sect for another two days, Jun Changxiao brought his disciples and departed.
Before bidding farewell, Ma Yunteng didn’t forget to remind him, “Sect Master Jun, there are still eight days until Old Master Shangguan’s birthday. Don’t forget to go celebrate his longevity then.”
“Mm.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands and said, “Farewell.”
With that said, he brought his disciples down the mountain, summoned their mounts, and returned to the sect at the fastest speed.
After returning to the Tiegu Sect, Sect Master Jun kept thinking—since he was going to establish businesses, where exactly should he start?
Pills? No good!
The pills from the Alchemy Pavilion were too heaven-defying. If he took them to sell, they would definitely be targeted by thieves.
Weapons? Also no good!
Even First-Grade Cold Edge Swords, placed on Xingyun Continent, were still very eye-catching.
Talismans needed even less consideration.
In this world, there were no such items. If he took them to sell, the sensation it would cause would definitely be even stronger than the Body-Sculpting Pills!