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Actually, Deep EarthSpirit General had mentioned to Meng Zhang before that as a Geomancer, he had a way to cultivate a Third Rank spirit vein. One method is to select a high-quality Second Rank spirit vein, invest a considerable amount of time, and consume numerous precious spiritual materials to slowly nurture it, waiting for the spirit vein to naturally advance. However, this approach takes too long, and it's unlikely to yield significant results within a hundred years.
To shorten the time required, one needs to utilize some rare heavenly materials. For instance, the spiritual source pearl they obtained in the sand monster's lair is a treasure that can rapidly enhance the quality of a spirit vein. Unfortunately, Meng Zhang neither has enough time to wait nor possesses such a rare treasure as the spiritual source pearl. Therefore, this cultivation method seems impractical for now.
The second method involves employing a secret technique to extract essence from multiple spirit veins and forcibly condensing it into a Third Rank spirit vein. Not to mention the tremendous waste and destruction caused by this approach, it also requires at least a Third Rank Geomancer to execute. However, becoming a Third Rank Geomancer requires a Cultivation Base of at least Gold Core level.
For the Deep EarthSpirit General in his prime, this might not have been an issue. But now, even if he used to be powerful, he only possesses a Cultivation Base at the Foundation Building level, and the prospect of restoring his former glory seems remote. After falling to the Foundation Building level, the former Third Rank Geomancer can no longer execute the techniques of a Third Rank Geomancer and is left with theoretical knowledge.
Both methods proposed by Deep EarthSpirit General are not useful. If Meng Zhang wants to break through to the Gold Core level, it would be better to find an existing Third Rank spirit vein. If he can't find one within the Endless Sea of Sand, then he must look beyond its borders.
For the sake of his goal to form the core, Meng Zhang decides to leave the Endless Sea of Sand and embark on a journey. Before departing, he arranges all the sect's affairs.
On a regular day, the sect's daily operations are managed by various departments. When Meng Zhang is absent, the senior disciple Niu Dawei oversees the overall situation and handles the sect's daily affairs. For significant matters that are difficult to decide, the elders collectively discuss and resolve them. Thus, Meng Zhang established the Elder Council within the sect.
All the elders at the Foundation Building level are members of the Elder Council. They assist the Sect Master in managing the sect and its disciples. Important affairs within the sect must be presented to the Elder Council for deliberation and approval before implementation. Meng Zhang created the Elder Council, recognizing that he isn't the type of person who possesses limitless strategies and intelligence. With the elders helping to complement his weaknesses, the sect's operations can be more stable.
After arranging the sect's affairs, Meng Zhang prepares to leave Taiyi Sect and the Endless Sea of Sand. Naturally, he cannot openly state that he's searching for an opportunity to form the core. Whether Flying Swan Sect would welcome Meng Zhang forming the core is uncertain. He is not willing to leave his fate and future in the hands of others.
When Meng Zhang departs from Taiyi Sect, the public statement given by Taiyi Sect to the outside world is that Sect Master Meng Zhang received an invitation from a cultivator of the Gu Yue Family in Great Wind City to attend a dharma meeting and exchange ideas with Gu Yue Family's cultivators.
Meng Zhang's first destination after leaving the Endless Sea of Sand is Great Wind City. He takes a Second Rank flying ship of Taiyi Sect and arrives smoothly in Great Wind City.
He visits Gu Yue Youlan, a fellow disciple from Taiyi Sect, and explains his purposeto request the use of Gu Yue Family's Third Rank spirit vein for secluded cultivation to form the core.
Gu Yue Youlan cannot make such a significant decision and asks Meng Zhang to wait for Gu Yue Huaidie, who will have the final say.
Understanding the urgency of the matter and being in a position of seeking assistance, Meng Zhang patiently waits for over half a month until Gu Yue Huaidie, who was in closed-door cultivation, comes out.
Meng Zhang meets Gu Yue Huaidie and expresses his request. He also offers to pay enough spiritual stones to express his gratitude to Gu Yue Family if they help him.
Gu Yue Huaidie hesitates before informing Meng Zhang that Gu Yue Family has a precedent for handling such matters. Since forming the core on a Third Rank spirit vein causes significant damage to the vein, only close associates of Gu Yue Family who pay a considerable price can get the opportunity to use it. With Gu Yue Huaidie's relationship with Meng Zhang, they can trust him and treat him as an intimate member of the family.
However, the price must be paid, and even with Gu Yue Huaidie's influence, it cannot be waived. Gu Yue Huaidie presents two options for Meng Zhang to choose from.
The first option is that after borrowing Gu Yue Family's Third Rank spirit vein to form the core, Meng Zhang must serve Gu Yue Family personally for sixty years, equivalent to one jiazi. During this time, he will be treated with the status befitting a Gold Core cultivator. In return, he must wholeheartedly serve Gu Yue Family and obey their commands.
The second option is that after forming the core, the entire Taiyi Sect becomes a vassal of Gu Yue Family. In the future, everyone in Taiyi Sect, including Meng Zhang as the Sect Master, must act according to Gu Yue Family's orders.
Gu Yue Huaidie emphasizes that borrowing the Third Rank spirit vein is a matter of utmost importance, as it concerns the family's foundation. Even with her position in Gu Yue Family, she cannot make the final decision; it depends on the arrangements made by the family's elders.
She assures Meng Zhang that the two choices she offered are the best conditions she could secure for him. If he doubts it, he can inquire everywhere within the Jiuqu League and won't find more sincere terms. Furthermore, in Great Wind City, there are other families with Third Rank spirit veins, but if Meng Zhang seeks help from them, they will impose even more demanding conditions.
Lastly, Gu Yue Huaidie doesn't hide her appreciation and fondness for Meng Zhang. She represents Gu Yue Family in expressing her intention to draw Meng Zhang closer to their family. She hopes that Meng Zhang will become a Dao companion to a female cultivator from Gu Yue Family and become part of their family. Meng Zhang can choose a suitable female cultivator from Gu Yue Family, and there is no need for him to give up his surname.
Despite Gu Yue Huaidie's high regard and kindness, Meng Zhang isn't entirely satisfied with the two choices and is reluctant to accept either of them.
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