After inquiring about the operation of the teahouse and the alchemy workshop, and checking the account books again, Guo Yang was quite satisfied.

The three shopkeepers, Xu Fan, Lianshan and Wuyao, the three of them acted quite steadily. Although the three of them did not have any previous business experience, under Guo Yang's tutelage, they also managed a large area of industry well.

"Three senior brothers, you have worked hard and worked hard for more than a year!" Guo Yang said with a smile.

"The big shopkeeper has a unique vision and a good pre-arrangement, and we don't dare to take credit. The three of them hurriedly clasped their fists and said.

"My own people, I don't talk about foreign things. This time, I want to discuss with the three of you to see what you plan to do next. Guo Yang said.

"Senior Brother Guo, you can arrange it directly, and we will resolutely implement it. Xu Fan said that he had a conflict with Guo Yang, but after more than a year of experience, the previous little thing was naturally harmless, and he greatly admired Guo Yang's talent in management.

Lian Shan and Wuyao also nodded yes, saying that only the "sheep" was the first to look forward.

"In terms of business, you are doing a good job, just keep it up. Now the key is the back road. I have a hunch that the news of the appearance of natural treasures in Daxue Mountain this time may have an impact on the current pattern. As the host of the Great Snow Mountain, the Kunlun Sect is also a cultivator sect with a 10,000-year-old inheritance, so it is naturally reluctant to let other sects get a piece of the pie. ”

Guo Yang took a sip of tea and continued: "According to our intelligence, not only the surrounding major sects have sent people, but even the Penglai faction, a giant of cultivation that is 100,000 miles away, has also sent a team of people, nominally to support the Kunlun faction, but in fact, it is probably also coveting the world's spiritual treasure. ”

"That is, according to our cousins, the Blood Demon Sect has also sent a large number of people. It seems that a big war is inevitable. Xu Fan frowned and said.

"A big war is unlikely, but-for-tat competition is inevitable. Those true cultivators will not easily provoke large-scale wars among themselves, and at most they will hurt each other. However, sects such as Yuntai Sect and Xuanyin Sect are not big or small, and they will do it to the death at every turn. Guo Yang said with a deep groan.

"Therefore, we must always have a sense of crisis and protect ourselves as the best policy. Guo Yang continued.

"Shopkeeper Guo, let's talk about it, how should we do it. Lian Shan had a more bold personality and asked directly.

Guo Yang pondered and said in a deep voice: "Business continues to expand. Take all your profits with you separately and don't leave anything to chance. Once you find that something is wrong, immediately retreat to the Chelian Mountain Range where the teleportation circle is located. ”

Several people secretly discussed the next step, and Guo Yang quietly left through another secret passage.

He wandered around Stone Town for more than two hours, and after completely confirming that no one was following him, he went to find Leng Ruyan.

This Uncle Leng lives in a quiet courtyard. This was originally a property purchased by the Inner Hall more than 100 years ago, the yard is not big, but the location is very good. There is a small shop in front of it, selling some ordinary elixirs and elixirs, but the courtyard behind the shop is well hidden.

Small hidden in the wild, hidden in the city.

Guo Yang nodded straightly, and said in his heart: "In the end, it's an old fox, it's really extraordinary, even if it's a temporary place to stay, it's so secretive." ”

Leng Ruyan was closing his eyes under a tree in the backyard, and when he heard Guo Yang come in, his eyes didn't open, and he said coldly: "Sit." ”

Guo Yang thanked him before taking a seat.

"Didn't you say that you would be able to send you a message when the time came? Why did you come back early? Leng Ruyan asked expressionlessly.

"My subordinates don't have any personal affairs in this stone town, and they are very bored to go around, so they return early. Guo Yang replied.

Leng Ruyan nodded noncommittally, slowly opened his eyes, looked at Guo Yang and suddenly asked, "Guo boy, what kind of treasure do you think will be born in the Kunlun Mountains?"

"My subordinates don't know. Now everyone has been rumored to be ups and downs, and it is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. Guo Yang replied.

"If by chance, you get the treasure, what will you do?" asked Leng Ruyan again.

The corners of Guo Yang's eyes jumped, and he hurriedly smiled: "How can his subordinates have such virtues, how can they have such a blessing." ”

Leng Ruyan stared at Guo Yang for a long time, then retracted his gaze and said lightly: "A piece of meat, a few wolves, what is the result?"

"It should be the Kunlun faction that has the upper hand, so the chances of getting that treasure are better. Guo Yang said.

"Hmph, a bright target. Guo boy, tell me, who is the worst?" said Leng Ruyan.

When Guo Yang heard this, he thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Uncle Leng, how do you judge?"

"Don't think too much of me, boy. Our Xuanyin Sect even urgently mobilized dozens of people from the front line this time to build the foundation, and it is estimated that it is not enough for the Penglai Sect, the Blood Demon Sect, and the Kunlun Sect. What's more, our team of people, the sect doesn't seem to attach much importance to it. Our main task is to sit here and drink tea, and then watch the show. Leng Ruyan smiled at a rare sight, his eyes flashed, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Uncle Leng, we're late, so don't we worry about what other people will say?" Guo Yang said.

"Rest assured. Leng Ruyan seemed to want to say something, but he wanted to say something again, turned his head and suddenly asked: "Guo boy, you say, what is the greatest pursuit of us cultivators?"

Guo Yang was stunned, he had actually thought about this problem himself. It's just that every time I think about it, I never think about it seriously. Cultivating truth, what is it that is being cultivated.

For a while, Guo Yang fell into deep thought.

Leng Ruyan didn't speak, looking at the sky indifferently, and a cloud floated by.

"It's supposed to be immortality. Guo Yang thought twice and said.

"How to live forever?" Guo Yang asked.

"Advanced, enlightened......" Guo Yang was suddenly taken aback, and found that he couldn't justify himself.

If you want to advance, you must constantly improve your strength. If you want to improve your strength, you have to cultivate hard. If you want to cultivate, you have to grab resources. Snatching resources is indispensable for killing. And killing hurts the way of heaven, but it greatly hinders enlightenment.

It's an infinite loop.

Leng Ruyan stared at Guo Yang, silent, silent as a piece of ice in the cold wind.

Guo Yang repeatedly thought about the question of immortality, and sweated like rain.

"Uncle Leng, his subordinates are stupid and can't solve this problem. Guo Yang said in a somewhat astringent voice.

"I can't figure it out. Leng Ruyan said.

"Uncle Shi, my subordinates still have a big doubt, please ask Uncle Shi to mention it. Guo Yang said.

"Say it. Leng Ruyan said.

"Cultivating the Tao is cultivating virtue, and enlightenment is the Tao. What is virtue? What is Tao? Virtue is good, and Tao is inactive, so how can it be advanced?" Guo Yang asked.

Cold as smoke and silent, he took a tea bowl and slowly poured in the tea.

The bowl is full and still pouring.

Tea overflowed, and a large puddle flowed on the table.

Guo Yang thoughtfully, picked up the tea bowl and drank it in one gulp.

The tea bowl is empty. Cold as smoke, continue to pour tea inside.

Guo Yang smiled: "Uncle Leng, my subordinates have understood. ”

Leng Ruyan said expressionlessly: "This is just virtue." As for the Tao, in fact, like you, I am still in the process of seeking. However, Guo Xiaozi, whether it is the five elements, the eight qi, or all living beings, the general law is the chosen one. ”

"The Chosen One?" Guo Yang asked suspiciously.

"Yes, the Chosen One. Natural selection. Leng Ruyan said, and filled the tea bowl in Guo Yang's hand that had not yet been put back.

Guo Yang took the tea, stared at it for a long time, and drank it slowly.