Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

In the evening, the members of Lingxian Sect descended the mountain.

The villagers of Shushui Village, who had been working in the fields, also packed up and followed the smoke from the cooking fires back home for dinner.

The heat from the day, which had been scorching under the sun, gradually faded as night fell.

The members of Lingxian Sect returned home under the setting sun.

Apart from Liu Yunan's family, who had already settled in the sect, and the old Lin family, who had begun cultivating together as a family, the other disciples from Shushui Village returned home to eat with their families. After dinner, they all privately spoke to their closest family members, saying:

"Join Lingxian Sect and cultivate with me on the mountain."

In families where relationships were more complicated, like Tietou's, the relatives watched as his family retreated into their rooms early to discuss matters. Although they had many thoughts, they didn't dare cause trouble, especially after hearing the villagers' stories about Lin Xiao, which had spread like wildfire.

Even though Jiang Youfu hadn't returned to the sect that afternoon, after hearing about the incident at the foot of the mountain, some villagers who were on good terms with his family came over to chat with his parents.

Upon hearing the story, Jiang Youfu quickly understood what had happened at the sect's entrance.

So, after his parents had seen off their guests, he decided to suggest that his entire family begin cultivating.

Qin Jianghe did the same. As soon as he returned home, he brought up the topic with his family.

Since he would only be staying for two or three days before hurrying back, he needed to make arrangements quickly. He had told Yu Xiao and his two cousins that he would be back in three or four days at most.

So, he needed to settle his family's affairs quickly to avoid worrying about them while he was away.

How everyone convinced their families is not detailed here, but in the end, they all succeeded in persuading their relatives.

They all decided to walk the Path of Reflection the next day.

Meanwhile, back at the Lin family.

After dinner, Lin Xiao discussed his plans to enter seclusion and the recent arrangements for the sect with his father and brother at the dinner table. After their conversation, the three of them each returned to their rooms.

Whether they went to rest or cultivate was known only to them.

Back in his room, Lin Xiao synthesized several more positioning communication talismans, intending to store them in the sect's treasury the next day for future use.

Just in case his seclusion lasted longer than expected, and the previous talismans were no longer sufficient.

He planned to enter seclusion the next day.

Sitting cross-legged on his bed, Lin Xiao opened the system's shop to browse for items that could assist in his cultivation.

He then noticed that the shop's recommended items included various things like cultivation-enhancing pills, spirit-gathering arrays, protective talismans, and focus-enhancing charms.

The prices for these items started at four figures in spirit stones.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but suspect that the system had its eye on his wallet.

However, this time, he didn't immediately close the shop or ask the system to switch to cheaper items.

Instead, he seriously considered his need for these items.

A Spirit-Gathering Array was definitely something he needed to buy.

Even though his seclusion spot was located near a spirit vein, having a Spirit-Gathering Array would undoubtedly increase his efficiency.

After all, who would complain about having more concentrated spiritual energy?

The Spirit-Gathering Array being sold in the shop was the same as the one the system had given him as a reward in the past—an entry-level array.

The price was 2,300 spirit stones.

Seeing the price, Lin Xiao was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected that the reward the system had given him before was so valuable.

He had always thought that the entry-level Spirit-Gathering Array was relatively cheap.

After all, it was just entry-level.

However, he had read in the book Comprehensive Guide to Basic Array Engraving in the Array Hall that the entry-level Spirit-Gathering Array was one of the most difficult basic arrays.

Learning it wasn't easy.

It required a period of focused practice.

So Lin Xiao hadn't had the time to learn it.

Now, he had no choice but to spend the money.

After all, one has to invest either money or effort.

Once Lin Xiao made the purchase, 2,300 spirit stones were promptly deducted from his treasury.

The transaction was so fast that Lin Xiao suspected the system had already counted out the stones and was just waiting to take them.

After the purchase was successful, the entry-level Spirit-Gathering Array appeared in his treasury.

As Lin Xiao stared at the array, he suddenly realized that when he synthesized his seclusion spot earlier, he hadn't thought to check the shop for a Spirit-Gathering Array first. That was a mistake.

He wondered if the array could still be added later…

Ding—Friendly Reminder: The building synthesis function has a composite feature. After opening the building synthesizer, you can select the building you want to enhance and perform a secondary synthesis.

Hearing the system's timely reminder, Lin Xiao was quite satisfied.

With this, all he had to do was bring the entry-level Spirit-Gathering Array with him the next day and perform a secondary synthesis with his seclusion spot.

Feeling content, Lin Xiao prepared to lie down and enjoy his last lazy night before seclusion.

However, just as he was about to lie down, he noticed a small point of light suddenly appear in front of him.

Recognizing it as a transmission from a positioning communication talisman, Lin Xiao extended his finger and gently touched the light.

In the next moment, the light quickly entered his mind.

Then, a steady and respectful voice echoed in his mind—it was Prefect Tong Shuzheng.

"Greetings, Immortal. I wonder if your sect is located in Shushui Village, under Anqun County. If so, your sect has likely been exposed.

Today, I received an urgent report from the county magistrate of Anqun County, intended for the capital. I have discreetly switched it to the regular document channel, which will delay its arrival by one to two months, at least. This report, detailing local situations, is an official document that I cannot intercept. The best I could do was to buy you some time to prepare. I hope you can understand."

With that, Tong Shuzheng's voice faded from Lin Xiao's mind.

After hearing the message, Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

Prefect Tong was indeed a good man.

As soon as he saw the report, he had immediately considered that it might be about Lin Xiao's sect and had done what he could to buy them time.

In fact, when Lin Xiao decided to collaborate with the sect for Yi Gao's private school, he had already anticipated that the sect would eventually be exposed.

When he realized that his sect's cultivation method was unique in this world, he had already made up his mind.

He had long since resolved that now that he had found a path to immortality and established this sect, he wouldn't limit cultivation to just his close friends and family or a select few.

He wanted to offer the joy of cultivation to those who had lost the opportunity due to their so-called lack of spiritual roots.

He wanted them to experience the world of being a cultivator.

Even though not everyone might be willing or able to achieve profound cultivation or immortality, he believed in offering them the chance to try.