CHAPTER 653: CHAPTER 645: THEY GREW IT!

"Come to me, I have a simple introductory cultivation technique to teach you. Build a foundation first, and later on, you must listen to the guidance of your seniors and cultivate yourselves well," Jiang Yuan beckoned to the two people with large check marks above their heads to come over.

In fact, they didn’t even have spirit roots yet, but the system determined they could be implanted with spirit roots, which would also complete two side tasks at once.

A casual click for implantation, one water and one fire spirit root took root and sprouted in their dantian. Though still immature, they now had the capital to compete for immortality.

Jiang Yuan also took out the small jade slab containing the Demon Suppression Scripture, stuck it on their forehead, and within seconds the progress bar completed, done!

[Side Task: Human Support Plan]

[Task 6: Find 100 suitable cultivators buried among mortals in the human world and teach them the Demon Suppression Scripture (2/100). Reward: Acceleration Card +10]

[Task 7: Implant spirit roots for ten individuals of excellent character (3/10). Reward: Life Origin +100]

The whole process was like flowing clouds and water, so quick that even Qin Yunfan didn’t have time to react. He sent the big and small over, "These two already have a set of the Demon Suppression Scripture imprinted in their minds. Once they reach a place with spiritual energy, they can run the cultivation technique and begin cultivation.

Times are getting increasingly chaotic with demon beasts rampaging and many evil cultivators around. You two are newcomers, bringing these new disciples with some foundational self-defense ability will be somewhat safer."

"Our benefactor is indeed thoughtful," Qin Yunfan couldn’t help but exclaim, "Doing good deeds really brings good returns, hasn’t he just met a great person?"

No matter how benevolent and broad-minded cultivators are, they still haven’t surpassed the human realm, and most have private interests. It’s rare in life to encounter someone who lends a helping hand in times of adversity, saving lives and gifting cultivation techniques directly.

He hastily signaled, "Why don’t you hurry up and thank the benefactor? Saving your life, recognizing your talent, and granting you a cultivation technique — each is a momentous favor."

The big and small, still feeling like they were dreaming, obediently stepped forward to perform a grand kneeling ceremony, still unsure of the situation.

The sturdy young man scratched his head and muttered quietly, "Am I dreaming? When I was young, my mother took me to the mountains, and the Immortal Master clearly said I had no roots and couldn’t become an Immortal Master. How come I have roots now?!"

"Silly ox! What are you mumbling about? The Immortal Masters said you could make it, you’ll do great!" Uncle Liu beside him patted his shoulder, "Our kids from Niu Family Village are great at farming, so they must also be good Immortal Masters like the benefactors. I told you before, you were pretty good, see, now you’ve become an Immortal Master!"

He scratched his head and chuckled innocently, not knowing what to say.

The little girl, on the other hand, remained bewildered throughout, feeling as if something had changed within her when the other party patted her shoulder. Yet, she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what had changed.

That small jade slab was even more magical when placed on her forehead — she couldn’t read, but somehow she could "see" an article in her mind and not only "see" it but also understand it, which felt more incredible than dreaming.

Is this the method of the Immortal Masters?

"Benefactor..." She mustered the courage to bow, "Dare I ask how to address the benefactor? I, Niu Xiaoyan, will remember it in my heart and will definitely repay the benefactor once I learn the skills of the Immortal Masters in the future!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan’s lip slightly curled, no wonder they say helping others is a fundamental joy. Just like now, he could complete tasks and earn rewards, save lives, and help others attain a better future while receiving heartfelt gratitude. How could he not be happy?

"My surname is Jiang, like the ginger root. Since you’ll be a cultivator, we can call each other fellow daoists; there’s no need to keep calling me a benefactor. Saving a life and doing good deeds also benefit me." He took some food and daily necessities out from his storage bag and handed them over, "You don’t need to rush into any decisions; you can stay here for a few days and discuss your plans."

Qin Yunfan instructed the inner disciples to distribute these to the people, once again expressing his gratitude, "I’ve thought about it carefully. While the Wilderness World is more suitable for cultivation, the surviving disciples of the Sect are all young, with low realms and insufficient strength. They’re also a bit young and inexperienced.

Mr. Jiang, would you kindly send us to the human world to find a place to settle first? After all, the Wilderness World descends at night, and we can explore it cautiously before making further decisions."

He turned back to the mortal people and asked loudly, "Apart from these three mentioned by Mr. Jiang, is there anyone else who wants to leave with us? If you stay here, you’ll need to follow Mr. Jiang’s instructions and rid yourself of greed and illusions."

The crowd whispered among themselves, and after a moment, a dozen or so people, both young and old, stood out, wanting to leave with the Immortal Masters they were more familiar with and trusted.

Jiang Yuan took the opportunity to go through the remaining people, selecting a few who were not so honest and upright. Ultimately, thirty-two mortal people, more women and children, remained in Riverfront Village’s instance, all feeling that this place with mountains and water was suitable for farming, willing to stay and live a stable life.

"Since you’ve made your decisions, I will take you to a familiar sect in the human world to settle temporarily. Once you assess the situation, you can seek elsewhere to establish your abode." He signaled for everyone to wait a moment, exited the instance, and directly transported them to the Celestial Sword Sect.

Last time, after slaying the Giant-Horned Rhinoceros leader, he discovered a spirit stone vein, given to the Celestial Sword Sect for mining. Having a vein truly made a difference, as now the entire Celestial Sword Sect brimmed with vigor and vitality, even the newly recruited disciples walked with gusto.

"I didn’t know Mr. Jiang was visiting, I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"

Ouyang Qing, now in charge of sect affairs, heard of the esteemed master of his great-grandson visiting and was overjoyed, striding over with great enthusiasm, "As for our Sect Leader, he’s always been used to freedom. Now that he sees I can shoulder the responsibility, he couldn’t wait to pass all the sect matters to me, running off to find peace. He couldn’t come to greet you, and I ask for your understanding, sir."