The Programmer Cultivator

This was the right path for a Spirit Nurturing Master!

This was how the Spirit Nurturing Master profession was meant to make money.

This was also the reason why Spirit Nurturing Masters held such a high status.

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Because this was his first time participating in such a discussion, and because his foundational knowledge was lacking, Zhang Deming didn’t speak. He just watched and listened in silence.

After a long while, the three of them finished their discussion and distributed some of the orders.

Gan Zili looked at the silent Zhang Deming and said, ”Alright, let’s stop here for today. As for this month’s orders, Junior Brother Zhang, you don’t need to concern yourself with them for now.

Once you’ve gone to Celestial Spirit City to determine your Spirit Nurturing Master’s professional rank and area of expertise, we can discuss things in more detail next time.

For us here on Spirit Nurturing Peak, aside from these routine matters, there’s nothing else to worry about. We just need to gather here once a month, on the first day.

Junior Brother Zhang, do you have any objections to this?”

Zhang Deming shook his head at the words. He then paused. ’It looks like we’re wrapping up.’ Since he couldn’t ask directly, he decided to approach it from the angle of his hidden Peak Master identity. A thought flashed through his mind, and Zhang Deming spoke up, ”Can I get involved in the personnel scheduling on Spirit Nurturing Peak now?”

Gan Zili paused for a moment before replying, ”Of course you can. As the Peak Master, aside from scheduling our few good-for-nothing disciples, you can do as you please, Junior Brother.

We on Spirit Nurturing Peak can make our own arrangements. You just need to report them to the Law Enforcement Team afterward.

They absolutely cannot interfere with our Spirit Nurturing Peak’s scheduling matters. Hmm, actually, it’s not that they can’t, it’s that they don’t want to. They willingly yielded that authority to us.”

Zhang Deming nodded. Just then, Yuee Mengsheng, who rarely spoke, suddenly glanced at Zhang Deming and said, ”Huixin, the itinerant monk from Xuande Temple, is scheduled to arrive at the Celestial Spirit Sect soon.”

Zhang Deming was completely bewildered. ’What’s that supposed to mean? That came out of nowhere.’

Gan Zili, however, was taken aback when he heard this and added, ”Look at my memory, I forgot to remind you.

Junior Brother, if you want to schedule anything, just tell that disciple of mine. Since you wish to remain hid... uh... reclusive, it’s best not to use your authority.

Although it seems like we’re all on the same side here on Spirit Nurturing Peak, some things are simply unavoidable.

Plus, with how advanced Communication Arrays are, the moment you use your authority, Junior Brother, there’s always a chance you’ll be exposed.

And that itinerant monk from Xuande Temple... they say his current pilgrimage through Hongmeng to debate the Dao and the Law is for the sake of the Spirit Mountain Holy Land’s Saint Heir... hmm... the struggle for the title of Buddha’s Son.

Someone like that is usually watched by the eyes of the Spirit Mountain Holy Land, and might even be blessed by the Merit Pool.

With the establishment of the Great Aspiration for Rebirth, the Six Paths Reincarnation has made the Merit Pool increasingly sensitive over the years.

Although our Sect is now protected by the Four Great Secret Realms, there are some gazes that, once attracted, cannot be blocked out.

Therefore, Junior Brother, if you don’t want trouble knocking on your door, it’s best not to use your authority.”

Zhang Deming was still completely baffled. ’So what are you trying to tell me?’

We were just talking about orders for Spirit Nurturing Masters. ’Why did we suddenly jump to talking about some bald donkey?’

’Wait, Six Paths Reincarnation?’

’I feel like I’ve read about this somewhere before...’

’That’s right! Possession, Six Paths Reincarnation, and Outer Body Incarnation are all among the most widespread Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Techniques, starting at a minimum of Tier Four Magic Level.’

This Six Paths Reincarnation was similar to what people in his previous life called reincarnation, the kind where you don’t forget your memories.

However, the amount of memories, cultivation, and everything else you carried over after rebirth was determined by your proficiency with the Technique and its corresponding developmental Tier.

It was important to note that this Technique wasn’t true reincarnation, just something similar. Its fundamental difference could be seen from its classification.

The Six Paths Reincarnation Technique was a restorative Technique.

In other words, using this Skill didn’t allow one to change their cultivation path; it was just a form of recovery.

As he thought of this, a flash of lightning went off in Zhang Deming’s mind, connecting many disparate things.

’So, the key point I was missing before is that these old guys think I’m some reincarnated old monster?’

’And since I know the Spirit Nurturing Technique, they assume I’m the reincarnation of a Spirit Nurturing Master?’

’Is that why I’m getting all this inexplicable treatment?’

At that moment, Zhang Deming’s thoughts raced. ’It seems this misunderstanding... could be allowed to continue.’

Strictly speaking, there wasn’t much difference between him and those reincarnated individuals.

He had Innate Wisdom, just like them, and he could use many Techniques, just like them...

The only difference was that the souls of those reincarnated people didn’t start over like his—possessing Innate Wisdom, yet appearing brand new. No one could detect that he was actually a reincarnated person.

Those Rebirth Techniques couldn’t reshape one’s soul or rebuild one’s Dao Foundation.

If they could, it wouldn’t be restoration; it would be a true, complete rebirth.

Never mind the Law-Level Six Paths Reincarnation; even a Scripture Skill or Classical Technique-level version of it wouldn’t be able to do that, because it was fundamentally a restorative Technique.

Once he understood this point, everything became clear to Zhang Deming.

’So, these old guys somehow discovered my Innate Wisdom and guessed that I’m an old monster of a Spirit Nurturing Master?’

’No wonder none of them were surprised that I knew the Spirit Nurturing Technique at the Tai Chi realm. They completely believe my true cultivation isn’t Tai Chi, and that I’m just in a Weak Stage after my rebirth?’

’Does this mean I can use this to establish a firm foothold in the Celestial Spirit Sect?’

As for the Spirit Mountain Holy Land and the Merit Pool, he wasn’t the least bit worried.

Over the years, he hadn’t deeply researched many things, but he had learned quite a bit about his own Innate Wisdom. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known about the relatively obscure Six Paths Reincarnation Technique among the Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Techniques.

He knew for certain that although he possessed Innate Wisdom, his soul was truly new, not a continuation of his previous life’s adult state.

His Bone Age and Soul Age were perfectly matched. He wasn’t someone who had been reborn through a technique; aside from the memories of his past life, he was a newborn.

Because they had unintentionally revealed the key point to him, Zhang Deming had a sudden epiphany.

’In that case, it seems I can maintain this misunderstanding indefinitely. And perhaps some things can even be sped up?’

Zhang Deming’s thoughts raced. Looking at Gan Zili and the other two, he said, ”I understand. I’ll be careful.”

Seeing this, the others nodded. Gan Zili looked at Yuee Mengsheng and asked, ”Shall we call it a day, then?”

Yuee Mengsheng nodded. The four of them stood up and bowed to each other.

After leaving the main hall, Light Wings appeared at Zhang Deming’s heels, and he ran directly toward the edge of the waterfall.

The three of them watched Zhang Deming’s departing figure. Gan Zili said, ”Should we request a Flying Artifact for Junior Brother Zhang?”

Yuee Mengsheng glanced at Gan Zili. ”Even if he was a Loose Cultivator, would someone capable of rebirth really be lacking a single Flying Artifact from you?

Since he wants to keep a low profile and pass through his post-rebirth recovery period peacefully, we shouldn’t meddle. Doing too much might backfire.

If you attract unwanted attention, you’ll turn a favor into a feud.”

Hearing this, Gan Zili nodded. ”You’re right.”

”However, we could set up an Immortal Crane station at the mouth of the Flying Spring Waterfall,” Yuee Mengsheng said.

Gan Zili’s eyes lit up. ”Senior Brother Yuee, you’re always so thoughtful!”

Guk Liancai heard this, looked at the two of them, and said, ”It’s only been a few days, and he’s already approaching the Two-Life Tai Chi realm.

At this rate of recovery, it won’t be long before he reaches Duality. He’ll be able to openly use a Flying Technique in the blink of an eye. Is what you’re doing really necessary?”

Yuee Mengsheng and Gan Zili both turned to look at Guk Liancai. Gan Zili said, ”Junior Brother Guk, it’s a good thing you don’t like being a Steward.

Otherwise, no matter how unique our status as Spirit Nurturing Masters is, Spirit Nurturing Peak would be ruined in your hands.

Whether he can fly or not is his business, but whether we act or not is ours.

After all, he only joined our Sect and entered our Spirit Nurturing Peak after he had already achieved success in his cultivation.

If we don’t do these little things to give him a sense of belonging, do you really expect him to treat the Sect and us as his own family?

Forget all that. If it were you, would you feel that way?”

With that, he ignored Guk Liancai and turned to walk toward the back of the building complex.

As for Yuee Mengsheng, he hadn’t paid Guk Liancai any mind at all and was already a good distance away.