Qingxu Temple, Taiqing Hall.The monthly core elder discussion proceeded as scheduled. Temple Master True Immortal Xuan Xuan stillcloseconcernunchangedemerge, led by Senior Brother Mu Qingfeng. The hall atmosphere was solemn. Tang Xiaoqi, Liu Yun, True Immortal Xuan Gu, Elder Ming Xin, and over ten other core sect members were present.
Today's agenda centered on two matters: first, allocation plan for the sect's next phase resources, especially a newly discovered medium-grade spirit stone vein; second, how to handle the increasingly active, student-organized "Purification Society" trend advocating Tang Xiaoqi's cultivation philosophy. Elder Ming Jing, responsible for resource allocation, first presented the preliminary allocation plan jade slip. Considering the Technique Transmission Hall's remarkable success in disciple cultivation recently, and Tang Xiaoqi's personal cultivation and purification power maintenance consumption being enormous, one and a half percent of the new vein's output was separately allocated to the Technique Transmission Hall for Tang Xiaoqi to manage. The remaining portion was distributed according to each hall and peak's past contributions and current needs.
The jade slip circulated among attendees. Most elders nodded after reading, having no objections. Tang Xiaoqi's merit and dedication were evident; the Technique Transmission Hall's current status in the sect was also paramount. Allocating more resources was justified. However, when the jade slip reached Discipline Elder True Immortal Xuan Gu, his frost-white brows slightly furrowed.
He didn't immediately respond, but gently placed the jade slip on the table before him, sipped spirit tea, contemplating silently. Mu Qingfeng observed all this without showing emotion, asking calmly: "Elder Xuan Gu, do you have opinions on this allocation plan?" True Immortal Xuan Gu put down his teacup, gaze sweeping everyone, finally landing on Tang Xiaoqi, tone unhurried yet carrying undeniable weight: "Elder Xiao Qi is meritorious, the Technique Transmission Hall has outstanding results. Allocating more resources—old man has no objection. However. this one and a half percent, isn't it somewhat overly generous?
Sect reconstruction, all things to restore, everywhere needs resources. The Law Enforcement Hall rectifying conduct, the Sky Patrol Guard maintaining vigilance, the Artifact Hall repairing artifacts and researching new items—everywhere devours gold. If excessive tilt occurs due to one person, one hall, it mayguidealthough other disciples' complaints, losing fairness, also not conducive to the sect's long-term unity." His words didn't directly target Tang Xiaoqi, but raised the banner of "sect unity" and "fairness," earnest yet hard to refute. Several elders who originally thought the plan reasonable now showed contemplative looks.
Tang Xiaoqi's expression was calm, didn't argue. He cared little about resource amounts, prioritized sect needs. Mu Qingfeng still wore a gentle smile, nodding: "Elder Xuan Gu's considerations are thorough, indeed reasonable. Sect resources need overall planning, balancing all parties." He turned to Elder Ming Jing: "Elder Ming Jing, how about this: the Technique Transmission Hall's extra allocation remains unchanged, affirming Elder Xiao Qi and the hall's contribution.
But half of it converts to a 'Sect Contribution Fund,' managed by Elder Xiao Qi, yet not limited to Technique Transmission Hall use. Any disciple, any department, if having urgent and reasonable needs, or achieving special merits, may apply to Elder Xiao Qi for use of this fund. This way, Elder Xiao Qi still gains substantial resource control, even broader in scope, statusendlessformin higher, but nominally becomes 'serving the entire sect,' greatly weakening 'resource tilt' perception. No one can object.
Elder Xuan Gu, what do you think?" When he said this, everyone present's eyes brightened. True Immortal Xuan Gustarethebriefly, carefullygradesmell Mu Qingfeng's proposal. This way, Tang Xiaoqi still obtained practical resource control, even expanded scope andendlessformin higher status, but nominally became "serving the whole sect," greatly weakening "resource tilt" perception. No one could pick faults.
He opened his mouth, found he couldn't find any reason to oppose, ultimately slowly nodding: "Qingfeng nephew's thinking is thorough, this. quite good." Elder Ming Jing also relaxed, quickly agreeing: "This old man will modify the plan immediately." First agenda, under Mu Qingfeng's clever mediation, was perfectly resolved—maintaining Tang Xiaoqi's actual interests and status while considering Elder Xuan Gu and other senior elders' feelings, embodying fairness and unity. Next came the "Purification Society" agenda. Liu Yun, as Law Enforcement Elder, first stated the situation: ". Although this society is disciple-organized, its original intention was studying Elder Xiao Qi's cultivation philosophy, exchanging insights.
Initially it did have positive effects. However recently, some society members' words and actions grew increasingly fanatical, only listening to 'Elder Tang's' words, even faintly belittling traditional cultivation paths, despising other elders' teachings, already causing some negative impacts and internal disputes." True Immortal Xuan Gu immediately interjected, tone serious: "This trend must absolutely not be allowed to grow! Sect teachings, each has merit, how can one person be exclusively revered? Long term, disciples' hearts will certainly become extreme, where is sect transmission law?
In old man's view, this society should be immediately disbanded, leaders severely punished, to rectify perception!" His words were decisive, representing many conservative elders' sentiments. Everyone's gaze focused on Tang Xiaoqi and Mu Qingfeng. Tang Xiaoqi's brow slightly furrowed, speaking: "Disciples' enthusiasm for learning is fundamentally good. If we ban the entire society due to some people's improper words and actions, I'm afraid it will chill countless disciples genuinely seeking the dao.
I believe guidance should be primary, clear boundaries, correctingdifference." True Immortal Xuan Gu heard this, faceyindeep, about to refute. Mu Qingfeng raised his hand, stopping possible argument, smiling: "Both Elder Xiao Qi and Elder Xuan Gu have points. Disciples' enthusiasm needs protecting; sect law must not be abandoned." He contemplated briefly, speaking unhurriedly: "I suggest this: 'Purification Society' need not be disbanded. But it must be incorporated into formal sect management.
It may transform into the 'Technique Transmission Hall Affiliated Cultivation Discussion Society,' with Elder Xiao Qi serving concurrently as Honorary President. Additionally appoint one or two highly respected, open-minded elders familiar with sect regulations, such as Elder Ming Xin, as Vice Presidents, jointly guiding society affairs." "Simultaneously, publish society bylaws, clearly stating its purpose is 'exchange and mutual learning, inclusiveness,' must not slander other cultivation paths, must not unjustly criticize sect elders. Regularly organized discussion activities need pre-registration, content must meet sect standards. Conduct a review of existing members; for improper words and actions, warn them; for those refusing to reform after repeated warnings, expel from the society."