Chapter 28
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Chapter 28: Words Can Hurt Like Cold June
As Ji Yang flew down to the ground, he landed softly.
Although he could continue flying, his current level did not support it!
When he walked out of the mountain gate, the two disciples guarding it were the same as yesterday. Upon seeing Ji Yang, they showed surprise and envy.
Everyone knew that Elder Chai had crafted tools again.
Linking this with their previous assumptions, the two quickly deduced that Elder Chai had done this for the young man.
However, they had no ulterior motives; someone who could make Elder Chai craft tools was definitely not an ordinary person, so today, they appeared very friendly.
“Brother, take care! Feel free to visit us at Jixian Peak sometime!”
“Thank you, senior brother. I will definitely come back when I have the time.”
Ji Yang smiled and nodded.
After leaving Jixian Peak, Ji Yang took out the rules of the He Dao Sect from his storage bag and began to review them carefully.
It was time to enter the mining site for diligent practice!
It would be best if it were the Xuan Iron Mine, as it was slightly better than the Ziying Mine, and he expected to find more valuable items there.
Unfortunately, the sect’s punishments were based on cultivation levels, and with Ji Yang’s current cultivation at the second level of Qi Refinement, he could only enter the Ziying Mine. Only those at the Foundation Establishment stage could mine the Xuan Iron Mine, as it was more challenging to dig.
However, now that he had his newly crafted iron pick, Ji Yang felt this was not a problem at all.
In fact, besides mining, Ji Yang could also increase his cultivation through farming and fishing, both of which were also punishments. But based on Ji Yang’s previous experience, mining was the most reliable way.
Farming was risky; even if he deliberately violated the sect rules, he would likely end up planting ordinary spiritual grains. According to the patterns of Light points, ordinary spiritual grains would not yield valuable items.
Ji Yang was more interested in planting rare spiritual plants, especially those that were incredibly hard to find.
For example, the sect’s spiritual herb garden was said to have many spiritual plants!
However, the higher the level of spiritual plants, the more careful the care required. A cultivation level that was too low would not suffice; at least the Foundation Establishment stage would be barely acceptable for this punishment.
So, before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, Ji Yang did not plan to farm.
As for fishing, he decided against it.
His fishing skills were average, and he had no intention of pursuing it for now. Moreover, fishing was too slow; it was not as efficient as farming, and each time he absorbed Light points, he would still need to catch a fish.
Recalling the time he had been pulled into the water by creatures in the river made it seem even worse.
Ji Yang summarized the three ways to gain cultivation points: mining > farming > fishing.
He would certainly try the latter two eventually; he was curious if he would obtain the same items through the other two methods.
But not now; he would wait until he reached the Foundation Establishment stage.
As Ji Yang flipped through the rules, he found several regulations regarding punishment at the mining site.
For example, peeking at female cultivators bathing, like Ruan Yong’an did before, resulted in a month of mining as punishment.
But Ruan Yong’an had mined for at least a year, and Ji Yang suspected he had been spying on some elder or someone he shouldn’t offend!
This risk was too great and contradicted his current persona; he couldn’t do that.
Another rule stated that intruding into another disciple’s cave dwelling or residence without permission also resulted in a month of mining if caught.
This rule won’t work either; it goes against the sect’s atmosphere and is looked down upon by other disciples.
No matter how I look at it, I still think the previous rule is better.
Injuring fellow disciples!
However, this sect rule requires careful planning; I can’t just bully any disciple I meet. He clearly remembers the words Ye Wuchen said when he descended the mountain.
Do not offend the sect rules.
So he needs to occupy the moral high ground in advance!
Now it all depends on who crosses paths with him!
With the plan to enter the mining site in mind, Ji Yang began to wander around the sect, mostly lingering in busier areas.
For example, outside the Scripture Pavilion, the outer affairs office, the weekly Law Transmission Hall, and perhaps the duel arena?
The duel arena wouldn’t work; that place wasn’t suitable.
Although he was wandering, Ji Yang still remembered his Talent Jealousy status. The warning of encountering small troubles within three days had passed a day and a half; why hasn’t he felt anything yet?
But as Ji Yang roamed, he found he didn’t stumble upon any opportunity at all!
As a righteous sect, He Dao Sect had strict rules, and no disciple dared to break them, which left Ji Yang quite troubled!
Then, Ji Yang was astonished to notice that several outer disciples were giving him unusual looks, accompanied by whispering.
“Is he that Ji Yang?”
“I don’t see anything special about him!”
“He’s worthy of his Talent Jealousy; he’s already at the second level of Qi Refinement!”
“Quick, go check on Brother Wu Yun; he should be coming soon!”
…
Though their voices were low, Ji Yang’s heightened senses as someone at the Tenth level of Qi Refinement allowed him to hear them clearly and piece together the situation.
“Wu Yun? Come on, I’m waiting for you!”
He was worried about not having a reason to enter the mining site on punishment; if he injured Wu Yun here, that should pose no problem.
Regardless, one punch is the same as two! It would be even better if a Foundation Establishment stage brother came looking for trouble after he came out.
However, considering Wu Yun’s realm at the Ninth level of Qi Refinement, Ji Yang began to feel anxious. At the second level of Qi Refinement, defeating an opponent seven levels higher shouldn’t be impossible, right?
It should be fine; he is after all marked by Talent Jealousy, with Master Ye Wuchen, and has also trained diligently on Jingtan Peak for a year. Others shouldn’t be able to pick out any flaws.
A genius with a bit of quirkiness is something everyone should understand!
Upon learning that Wu Yun was coming over, Ji Yang simply stood still, no longer wandering.
The crowd of outer disciples gathered around grew larger, many showing expressions of surprise, marveling at Ji Yang’s boldness; after all, he was going up against a brother at the Ninth level of Qi Refinement!
At the same time, others began to place bets, wagering on the outcome, starting at one spiritual stone.
If Ji Yang won, the odds were 1:7. If Wu Yun won, the odds were 1:0.5.
The disparity was great; however, given Ji Yang’s distinguished position, the odds were deliberately set higher by a full double.
Ji Yang examined the odds maker, a cultivator at the Seventh level of Qi Refinement.
This made Ji Yang hesitate about targeting him, knowing that private gambling is forbidden in the sect, although the punishment isn’t severe, and it’s generally hard to catch anyone.
After pondering, Ji Yang decided against it; he should focus on dealing with Wu Yun first.
“What? He’s waiting for me!”
Upon hearing the news, Wu Yun stood up!
He had heard that Ji Yang was out of the mining site the previous day, and someone even saw him at the Scripture Pavilion, but then didn’t know where he went.
Unexpectedly, he appeared again, waiting for him.
Wu Yun calmed his emotions and pushed the door open to step out; he wanted to see just what abilities this brother with Talent Jealousy, who had only entered the sect a year ago, possessed.
Second level of Qi Refinement? What if he’s at the third level?
Today would be the day for his fame!
“Brother Fang, that’s Ji Yang!”
From the crowd, an outer disciple pointed at Ji Yang and said to a tall, imposing man beside him.
The man, referred to as Brother Fang, looked at Ji Yang with a scrutinizing gaze, then sneered dismissively:
“Ha, just a bunch of worthless clowns; at the second level of Qi Refinement and so reckless! In the end, he’s just a farmer! How long can luck last? Let’s go, there’s nothing to see here.”
“Hey, Brother Fang makes a good point. This kind of jumping clown can’t compare to you!”
“Brother Fang is about to reach the Ninth level of Qi Refinement, isn’t he?”
“Hmph, Brother Fang’s Ninth level of Qi Refinement isn’t something others can compare to! Brother Fang’s goal is the sect’s true inheritance!”
Listening to the flattery from the crowd nearby, Brother Fang had a hint of a smile that was almost imperceptible.
True inheritance? His goals were far beyond that; he came today just to take a look at this person of Talent Jealousy, but his impression was quite ordinary.
“Brother, your words hurt! You speak without respect, violating the sect’s atmosphere!”
“Though I may be unmatched, today, even if I am violating the sect rules, I still ask you to guide me a little.”
Hearing the voices from behind him, Brother Fang, who was about to leave, halted in disbelief and turned back to look.
