Chapter 43: Second Elder's Help

When he arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, the Second Elder was lying on a recliner at the door reading a book and drinking tea. Lin Zhangqing hurriedly saluted and asked for peace.

The Second Elder glanced at him and waved his hand, signaling him to go in by himself. Lin Zhangqing was a regular here, so he didn't need to be instructed on anything.

Lin Zhangqing went inside and went straight to the data area, starting to search carefully for data related to the Golden Seal Script. He searched for several hours and only found some simple introductions and some superficial data, which were completely unusable for translation, not even enough as reference data.

This shouldn't be! The Lin family had been around for hundreds of years; how could they say they had some foundation? Could it be that they were placed on the second or third floor? Should he go and ask the Second Elder! He found the Second Elder who was reading at the door.

The Second Elder saw Lin Zhangqing come out and thought he had finished reading and was leaving, until Lin Zhangqing came to him and talked about the Golden Seal Script, only then did he know he had something to find him for.

Thinking carefully for a while, he said uncertainly: "It seems that when the Great Ancestor left the Qingyun Sect to create the Ancestral Mountain at Nine Peaks Mountain, he did consider that descendants would need these data.

He had specifically exchanged for a copy of the Golden Seal Script's "Shuowen Jiezi" (Explanation of Characters) in the Qingyun Sect in advance. However, no one has used it for hundreds of years, and I don't know which corner it is eating dust in!"

Lin Zhangqing was anxious after hearing this, "Second Grandfather, please think about it quickly. I have a great use for it. Once found, I will get some of my grandfather's second-tier spirit tea for you to taste. Please help me think about where it is."

"Is that so! Then okay! For the sake of the second-tier spirit tea, I will go to the second and third floors to find it for you. Come tomorrow to listen to the news!

Remember to bring second-tier spirit tea. If you dare to fool me, I will beat your butt until it's swollen. Go!"

"Thank you, Second Grandfather. I knew you would be able to find it!"

"Get lost. Come again tomorrow afternoon, don't be too early."

"I know, then I'm leaving. Second Grandfather, you must find it! Tomorrow I will definitely bring second-tier spirit tea to honor you."

Seeing Lin Zhangqing walk far away, the Second Elder smiled and sighed: "This clever little ghost!"

Actually, among these juniors of the Lin family, the one the Second Elder valued most was Lin Zhangqing.

Based on his observation of Lin Zhangqing for so long, he very much appreciated Lin Zhangqing's mental state: hardworking, diligent, self-disciplined, studious, clever, and filial. He was very certain that when Lin Zhangqing successfully established his foundation, he would definitely do his best to protect the family.

This was the reason why he was willing to help Lin Zhangqing; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to help find the "Shuowen Jiezi" of the Golden Seal Script.

This thing didn't need to be found at all; it was on the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion, protected by the core formation, and was at the same level as the family's third-tier inheritance cultivation method, the Green Wood Longevity Sutra, all placed together.

Lin Zhangqing returned home. Thinking that he would be able to get the "Shuowen Jiezi" of the Golden Seal Script tomorrow and would soon be able to translate this mysterious cultivation method, there was an indescribable excitement in his heart. He always felt that this cultivation method was very important to him.

After practicing spells and entering the space, the Green Spirit Tea tree had been around for hundreds of years and had only grown to the height of Lin Zhangqing's chest. First, he picked the tender leaves suitable for brewing tea from the tea tree, probably about three or four qian, and placed them in a jade box to send to Second Grandfather tomorrow.

Although the Green Spirit Tea tree was only at the height of Lin Zhangqing's chest, its root system was very developed, occupying more than ten square meters. Lin Zhangqing easily got twenty-four root systems that could be catalyzed to survive.

He planted two mu of land. This time, after they grew up, they should be enough to drink, right!

Then he began to cast the Spirit Rain Technique and Catalysis Technique on the spirit medicines and spirit plants in the space, especially the newly planted spirit tea roots, which were the key focus.

After finishing today's tasks, Lin Zhangqing left the space. Although his emotions were still a bit excited, Lin Zhangqing still forced himself to rest early. Tomorrow he still had to go to the Baicao Garden to take care of the spirit plants! Perhaps because he was worried about things in his heart, he woke up quite early today. After completing the basic cultivation tasks, he went toward the Baicao Garden.

By the afternoon, the tasks on both the Baicao Garden and Aoyun Peak were finished. Seeing the time was just right, Lin Zhangqing tidied up, took out the Green Jade Spirit Tea he prepared last night, and flew toward the Scripture Pavilion.

When he arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, the Second Elder was reading a book and drinking tea in the same position as yesterday. Lin Zhangqing hurriedly saluted and asked for peace, and then respectfully offered the spirit tea in his hand.

The Second Elder smiled and took it, "Little Qing'er, Second Grandfather looked for half a day and didn't find it, what should I do?"

Lin Zhangqing was very disappointed after hearing this and said: "Then this tea will also be honored to you, thank you for your care all along."

After speaking, he prepared to go back. "Come back, where are you going? Don't you want the thing?" The Second Elder said with a smile.

"Honored to you." Lin Zhangqing said listlessly.

"I'm talking about the "Shuowen Jiezi" of the Golden Seal Script." After speaking, the Second Elder showed a smile after the prank succeeded.

Lin Zhangqing came alive immediately after hearing this, rushed to the Second Elder's side in two or three steps, and looked at the Second Elder with full hope.

"Second Grandfather, don't tease me anymore. I'm almost anxious." Lin Zhangqing said helplessly.

"It's really not easy to tease you. Your grandfather finally got it, and you don't allow the old man to play a joke on you!"

"Okay, okay, okay, Second Grandfather says everything is right! The grandson is just for teasing! You should tease me!"

"I said you are a little clever ghost! Your brain turns quite fast, here, take it!"

Second Grandfather took out a golden jade slip.

Then he handed it to Lin Zhangqing solemnly. He opened his mouth and said: "This Golden Seal Script is the true script of the Immortal World, the script that truly carries the Great Dao. Ancient people used to bathe and burn incense to learn this Golden Seal Script to show sincerity.

However, there are not so many requirements now, but it does contain very powerful mysterious power.

Ordinary jade slips simply cannot bear it. Even if it is barely engraved, the jade slip will soon shatter.

So it must be a third-tier spiritual material, and a specially made jade slip can be preserved for a relatively long time.

This is also the reason why you rarely see Golden Seal Script on the first floor, especially the cultivation methods or records written in Golden Seal Script. Ordinary books or jade slips simply cannot store them.

This is also the only Golden Seal Script jade slip of the family. It can be lent to you for use, but you must promise Second Grandfather that you cannot take it out of the Ancestral Mountain."

Lin Zhangqing knew that Second Grandfather had helped him after hearing the Second Elder's words, and this jade slip recording the Golden Seal Script was very precious.

He said with a stern face: "Second Grandfather, don't worry, I will use it at home. If I must leave the Ancestral Mountain, I will send it back to you first!"

"Okay, if you say so, I will be relieved. Take the thing."

"Thank you."

Lin Zhangqing bowed deeply to the Second Elder with gratitude. The Second Elder accepted it calmly.

He waved his hand and let Lin Zhangqing leave.

Lin Zhangqing returned home, calmed his mood, brewed a pot of spirit tea, but fell into deep thought himself.

Feeling the warmth and care given by the family elders again today, Lin Zhangqing felt lucky again to be born in this family.

Although it was just a small Foundation Establishment family, the only thing he could do now was to cultivate hard and then give back to the family when he had the ability in the future! Drinking a cup of Green Jade Spirit Tea, making his thinking clearer, he picked up this golden jade slip and stuck it on his forehead, starting to check the information inside.

After looking for a while, he had a rough understanding in his heart. This "Shuowen Jiezi" jade slip should be specifically for the inner sect disciples or true disciples of the Qingyun Sect to learn the Golden Seal Script.

The content inside was listed very systematically and rigorously from easy to difficult, including examples, organizational applications, etc., which were very detailed. It could be said that with this jade slip, Lin Zhangqing had more than 90% confidence in translating that cultivation method.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 44 =====