Chapter 120 Quota
He looked at Pan Yun, who was rubbing his eyes together with Wang Feiyin, and began to feel a toothache. This child looked young, but he didn't expect that he had the same personality as Wang Feiyin. He was really difficult to deal with.

But he could only say: "Letting her study in the academy and receive the ordination as soon as possible is the best solution. Is there a better solution than this for Li Mei?"

Xuanmiao lowered his eyes to think, then looked at Wang Feiyin.

Wang Feiyin grabbed her sleeve, winked at her, and glanced at Miao Zhen and Miao He who were standing aside watching the fun.

Xuanmiao understood what he meant, raised his eyes and asked, "How long do I have to learn before I can be ordained?"

Zhang Zifang: "...Sister Li should know that there is no shortcut to this. You can only be ordained after passing the exam."

"She is too young. I am worried about her going alone, so I asked Miaozhen and Miaohe to go with her."

Zhang Zifang turned his head and looked at Miao Zhenmiao and the other two, who were only a finger taller than Pan Yun, and was speechless for a long while, "What's the difference between these two and her age? Can they take care of her?"

"Of course," Xuanmiao said calmly, "They grew up in the Taoist temple and can be self-reliant. They can cook, grow vegetables, and wash clothes. Isn't this taking care of them?"

Pan Jun grabbed her sleeve and nodded repeatedly, whispering quietly so that everyone could hear, "I can't do any of these. I don't dare to go alone."

Zhang Zi just didn't believe it. He had checked before coming here. This Pan Yun was formerly known as Zhang Xiaomei. Not only was she born as a peasant girl, but she was also sold as a slave. How could she not wash clothes and cook? This was a lie!
Besides, they don’t need anyone to cook at Longhu Mountain, is the cafeteria they eat in good condition? !
Zhang Zifang said with a gloomy face: "Sister Li, the Longhu Mountain Academy has a limited number of places. It only recruits Taoists over the age of twelve. There is a limit on the number of people in each county each year. Each prefecture needs to compete. How can we give you three people in Sanqing Mountain at once?"

"The three of them will not take up any quota for the Longhu Mountain Academy," Xuanmiao said, "This is Longhu Mountain's fault. You should find a way to solve it. We are just cooperating with you as appropriate. How can we take up Yushan County's quota?"

The old Taoist priest beside him nodded immediately after hearing this and said, "Yes, yes, our Yushan County has four quotas every year. These three children do not meet the requirements at first glance. They don't even have the opportunity to compete on stage. How can they take up Yushan County's quota?"

"Speaking of which, this matter was originally Longhu Mountain's fault. We should have been given three more places."

"That's right, we can't just let them make mistakes and bear the consequences, right?"

Zhang Zifang: "I can only give one more, that is to little Taoist Pan. Sister Li, she entered school two or three years earlier than others. With her talent, she will also be ordained two or three years earlier than others. Longhu Mountain not only solved the problem caused by the negligence of that little disciple, but also brought benefits to you Sanqing Mountain invisibly. People should be content."

Xuanmiao's face became even colder, and he shivered all over. Wang Feiyin immediately pulled Pan Jun aside.

Xuanmiao stepped forward holding the sword and said coldly: "I said, Sanqingshan will cooperate according to circumstances. What you gave me is not to my liking, so I will not accept it! This is a mistake you made. I have cooperated with you so much, you should be content!"

Zhang Zifang took two steps back, and stopped only after his legs hit the chair. Everyone was looking at him, and his face became even uglier. He was furious, and he grasped the soft sword on his waist. When he was hesitating, Yu Chengzi walked out of the crowd and said, "Brother Zhang, I think Sister Zhang's worry is not unreasonable. After all, Sister Pan has just entered Taoism, and she doesn't know much about Taoism. She is also young, so it is indeed worrying for her to go to Longhu Mountain."

"Although Miao Zhen and Miao He are also young, they grew up in Sanqing Mountain. With the two of them taking care of them, not only Senior Brother Wang and Junior Sister Zhang can rest assured, but Junior Sister Pan can also practice Taoism with peace of mind."

Yu Chengzi walked to the side of Zhang Zifang and said gently, "If Senior Brother Zhang is worried about Longhu Mountain blaming you, why don't you put this matter aside and make a decision after consulting Senior Brother Three?"

Xuanmiao sneered and looked at Zhang Zifang with a smile that was not a smile.

Zhang Zifang immediately clenched the hilt of the soft sword, suppressed his anger in the face of Xuanmiao's mocking gaze, and said coldly: "No need, let the three of them enter school together, but..."

He stared at Pan Yun, "I have to make sure she has the divine mark."

Pan Yun's heart paused. Divine seal?

Wang Feiyin pulled her to his side and said with a smile, "Okay, okay."

He took Pan Yun's hands and asked, "Which hand?"

Pan Jun looked confused, "What?"

"Forget it, just use any hand." Wang Feiyin rolled up her right sleeve and stretched her arm in front of Zhang Zifang.

Pan Jun's heart skipped a beat and he felt vaguely uneasy.

Zhang Zifang lowered his eyes, made hand gestures, and chanted a spell in a low voice. A ray of light shot out from his fingertips and shone on her arm.

A square mark appeared three inches above his wrist. The mark was golden with red characters. Pan Jun was stunned and looked at it with frowning brows. He only had time to see the three words "Sanqing Pan" before the mark disappeared.

Everyone saw the mark, and when they looked at Pan Yun, they couldn't hide their envy and jealousy in their eyes.

Wang Feiyin put down her sleeves and said with a smile: "How is it, is it okay?"

Zhang Zifang's face looked better, and he nodded, "Yes, he is indeed a disciple certified by the God of Mount Sanqing."

He paused and said, "Next April, the disciples Miao Zhen and Miao He from Sanqing Mountain can enroll in the academy with Pan Yun."

The old Taoist priest at the side immediately asked, "Will it not take up our Yushan County quota?"

Zhang Zifang pursed his lips and said, "No."

The Taoists in Yushan County all breathed a sigh of relief.

Then everyone smiled brightly and clasped their fists to congratulate Wang Feiyin, "Congratulations, congratulations, Senior Brother Wang, Sanqing Mountain has reached a new level."

Wang Feiyin smiled and cupped his hands, "Congratulations, congratulations. This is also a joy for our Yushan County, isn't it?"

That’s right. Next year, seven people from Yushan County will go to Longhushan Academy. It makes me happy just thinking about it.

The Taoists in Yushan County were all excited.

The old Taoist priest waited for them to be happy for a while and then hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, it's getting late, everyone come and draw lots."

Wang Feiyin rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, "I'll do it, I'll do it."

Everyone knew that he had bad luck, so he rushed to catch it first and no one had any objections. But if it were someone else, it wouldn't work.

Before grabbing it, Wang Feiyin rubbed his hands, chanted "Blessings to the Infinite Heavenly Venerable", and chanted about their mountain god master in his heart. Then he blew a breath into his palms, reached into the box and stirred it, and after a long while, he slowly pulled out a piece of paper.

Before he could open it, the old Taoist priest grabbed it and read aloud after unfolding it: "Bing San!"

"Bingsan? That sounds good. In previous years, the numbers he picked seemed to be numbers after Dingwu, right?"

"Where is Bingsan?"

"Under the wall," Xuan Qiong pointed to a remote corner and said, "There." Everyone turned their heads to look, and saw a large circle drawn at the foot of the high wall near the front entrance. Diagonally opposite was a camellia tree with a tall trunk and dense branches, which blocked half of the circle. If Xuan Qiong hadn't said it, no one would have noticed that there was a place there.

"Oh, there, that's fine." Everyone turned around and rubbed their hands, "The person with the worst luck has already drawn, so I'll draw next."

Wang Feiyin: …

The people at Sanqing Temple were already accustomed to this. Tao Ji and Wang Cong turned around and headed straight for the circle. When they came out, they ran into Tao Yanbai, who was carrying a large backpack and holding a large bundle in his arms.

He brought so many things that he couldn't squeeze in at all, so he could only stand on tiptoe and look from the outside.

Tao Ji reached out and took the bag from his arms and said, "Let's go and set up the stall."

Xuanmiao also turned around to leave, but Zhang Zifang immediately stopped her, "Limei, Third Aunt asked me to deliver a letter to you."

Xuanmiao kept walking, as if he hadn't heard anything, and walked straight towards their circle.

Wang Feiyin smiled and stretched out his hand, "Junior Brother Zhang, just give me the letter."

Zhang Zifang gritted his teeth secretly, but after taking a look at Xuanmiao's disappearing back, he still gave him the letter.

He dared to scold Wang Feiyin, but did not dare to provoke Xuan Miao.

Pan Yun watched it all, kept it in mind, and when he was sure that everything was over, he took Miao and Miaozhen to chase Xuanmiao.

Tao Ji and his companions had spread out a piece of hemp cloth and placed the things they brought on it one by one.

Pan Yun pulled Miao Zhen and Miao He over and stood in front of the stall, helping to organize and arrange the items. He looked surprised and said, "Third Senior Brother, is the Sanqing Festival all about setting up stalls?"

"Of course not only that," he said, "there is also the exchange of Taoism, but that has nothing to do with you."

Pan Jun: "Why doesn't it matter?"

"Because your cultivation is still too low, you are young, have little understanding, and have learned few Dao methods. Who would be willing to communicate with you? Only people like the eldest brother would think of exchanging Dao methods." Tao Ji paused and said, "But you are always smart, the eldest brother may take you to listen."

When Pan Jun heard this, she kept hoping that Wang Feiyin would come to see her, but after an hour he was still nowhere to be seen.

Xuanmiao glanced at her and said, "No need to wait, go play with Miaozhen and the others."

She said, "The teachings they are discussing are profound and complex. You shouldn't be exposed to such things at your age. If you listen to a few words and believe them to be the truth, you will get stuck in a dead end and end up on the wrong path. It's better not to listen."

Pan Jun seemed to be thinking about something. Seeing that she was listening attentively, Xuanmiao said, "So at your age, you should learn the basics and lay a good foundation. When you have your own understanding of the world and have touched your own Tao, you can start to listen to other people's Taoism. Perhaps it will help your Taoism and improve your own cultivation."

Pan Yun: "I thought the event was about exchanging spells and martial arts."

Xuanmiao: "Magic and martial arts are only external skills. Today, the country is peaceful and the people are at peace. What is there to learn from? Seeking the great way and improving inner strength is the fundamental thing."

Tao Ji nodded, "That's right, only Longhu Mountain likes to hold martial arts competitions and magic contests, we at Sanqing Mountain don't do that."

Wang Cong also nodded: "Not bad."

Tao Yanbai also nodded: "That's right."

Pan Yun and Miao Zhen Miao understood what he meant and nodded their heads, "Yes, yes."

Xuan Miao turned around and glared at Tao Ji, "Don't teach the child bad things."

Tao Ji muttered softly, "How could I? They wanted to learn from me..."

He turned to glare at Wang Cong and the others, "What are you learning? We've been here for an hour and there's not a single customer. Don't you know how to shout?"

Wang Cong stood up and shouted across the camellia trees, "Talismans, talismans, the best talismans from Mount Sanqing, talismans for health, talismans for safety, talismans for seeking wealth, as well as thunder talismans and talismans for removing filth."

A passerby turned his head and saw Wang Cong. He was surprised and said, "It's really Brother Wang. I've been looking for your stall in Sanqingshan, but I can't find it. Why are you hiding here?"

Wang Cong: ...They speak as if they are willing to be here.

He smiled and said to him through a camellia tree, "This place is quiet and the breeze is gentle, it's a great place for meditation and cultivation. Daoist friend, do you want to buy a talisman?"

"No, I can buy talismans at Mount Longhu, why should I come to Mount Sanqing? I come to buy medicine from you. Your wound medicine is very useful. Purple Gold Pill, Spirit-awakening Pill, Spirit-inducing Pill and Heart-satisfying Pill are all very useful, especially Heart-satisfying Pill. Last time, my grandmother fell down due to palpitations, and she survived after taking Heart-satisfying Pill in an emergency."

He walked around the camellia tree with his fists clasped together, and was about to greet Wang Cong when he saw Tao Ji sitting cross-legged in the corner. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he walked past Wang Cong and went straight to Tao Ji.

Wang Cong clasped his hands together, but before he could shake them, he brushed past him and ran straight to Tao Ji. He clasped his fists and bowed deeply in front of the stall, "I didn't expect to meet Taoist Master Tao here. I am Fang Yuan, and I pay my respects to Taoist Master Tao."

Tao Ji clasped his fists in return, looked him over and asked, "Are you a Taoist priest too?"

He smiled embarrassedly, "I am a lay Buddhist. I have not become a monk, nor have I taken the examination for ordination. I just admire Taoism. This time I asked Taoist Priest Lin from the Laozi Temple to bring me in."

Tao Ji nodded, "I see. But since you are not going to join the Dao sect, why do you want to buy the Divine Guiding Pill?"

Pan Yun squatted beside Tao Ji and said to him, "Don't misunderstand, fellow Taoist. What my senior brother means is that if you don't study Taoism systematically, it's useless to just buy the Yinshen Pill and other elixirs. You need to buy something else to eat together."

Miaozhen and Miaohe all looked at Pan Yun with admiration, while Wang Cong looked at her with satisfaction, as if he had a sense of relief that our Sanqing Temple finally has a successor.

He has been supporting Sanqing Temple for many years, and now there is finally someone who can share the burden.

Fang Yuan was attracted by Pan Yun's words and asked quickly, "What kind of elixir should I take? If I take it, how much can my cultivation level increase?"

Pan Yun: "Do you have any cultivation skills? Do you have any inner skills? Do you know the purpose of cultivation? Do you know the effects of elixirs on the human body and how they can help improve your cultivation?"

Fang Yuan shook his head in confusion and asked, "But, doesn't your alchemy practice rely on taking pills to practice?"

Pan Yun: "You are too narrow-minded, my friend. This is a misunderstanding of our Dao of Alchemy by the outside world."

She said, "The sect we practice is not called Dan Dao, but Qigong Dan Dao, so it's not just about taking medicine, but also about practicing Qigong. Qigong practice and Dan Dao are combined and complement each other. If you only take medicine, it can only improve your health and prolong your life, but it can't achieve the effect of practicing Taoism."

　The lucky number is the number ending in 8, as shown in the screenshot
　　(End of this chapter)