Li Mu had originally thought that he had profited greatly by becoming Fu Daozi's disciple and becoming a second-generation disciple of the Fu Lu School for the Empress.
Now, he realized that these old foxes seemed to be even more scheming.
Although there were many people in the Fu Lu School who could draw a Heaven-grade Fu-lu, they didn't have a 100% success rate and might cause a waste of precious talisman fluid.
In order not to waste materials, they seemed to be planning to use Li Mu as a tool.
He had always been the one to use others as tools, so this was how it felt to be used as a tool.
However, Li Mu couldn't refuse.
Xuan Jizi's reason was very sufficient. Li Mu was a disciple of the Talisman Sect, so he naturally had the responsibility to save resources for the sect. If Li Mu refused, it would be disloyal to the sect.
How could someone who was disloyal to the Fu Lu School become the Fu Lu School's headmaster?
Thus, Li Mu was able to draw three more Heaven-grade Fu-lu. The function of these Fu-lu was to repair the physical body. Even if one's limbs were chopped off, they could be regenerated in an extremely short amount of time.
In the underground karst cave, Wu Bo had been ambushed by Senior Brother Qin and crushed his heart. He had used this talisman to regenerate a new heart.
Anyone wouldn't be able to endure eight times in two hours. After Li Mu finished the last stroke, he supported himself on a stone pillar in the Dao Palace and walked to the front of the hall. Then, he collapsed comfortably on a chair.
He would rather return to the Divine Capital and be squeezed dry by the Empress than be squeezed dry by a group of old men here.
Li Mu only lacked magic power to draw Heaven-grade or even Saint-grade Fu-lu. If he had the Empress' magic power and enough materials, he could draw as many as he wanted.
He had always been taking from the Empress and had never given anything in return.
When he returned to the Immortal's Capital, he would also draw some Fu-lu for the Empress.
Although the Empress was rich, she didn't have a lot of good things on her. For example, the Heaven Rank Fu-lu was a rare item in the Fu-lu School. In the ten continents and three islands, besides the Fu-lu School, almost no one could draw a Fu-lu of this level. The only one the Empress gave to Li Mu was one that Li Mu gave to Xiao Bai for protection. Other than that, the highest rank Fu-lu she gave to Li Mu was only Earth Rank.
This was obviously not in line with the status of the Empress of the Great Zhou. She always carried a stack of Heavenly Rank Fu-lu with her. In the future, when she rewarded her meritorious subjects, she would be able to take it out.
The position where Li Mu was lying was the headmaster's position. Fu-lu School had a hierarchy, and his action was against the rules.
However, the heads only looked at each other and didn't say anything.
They had already heard from the headmaster that he had comprehended all of the pages. The founder of the Fu-lu School only comprehended a portion of the pages, and yet he was able to establish the Fu-lu School. What would happen if he comprehended all of it?
At that time, the title of the number one Daoist sect would change hands.
Xuan Jizi looked at Li Mu who was lying on the chair and asked, "Junior Brother, have you comprehended all of the pages?"
Li Mu extended his hand, and a jade slip appeared in his palm. He threw the jade slip to Xuan Jizi and said, "The Fu-lu that appeared in the pages are all in here."
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The future leader had to have the bearing of a future leader. Li Mu was not worried that he would starve to death if he taught others the way of talismans. The stronger the Talisman Sect was, the more beneficial it would be for him and the Empress.
Xuan Jizi placed the jade slip on his forehead, and a moment later, he passed it to Hyun Jinko who was beside him.
After Hyun Jinko read it, he passed it to Zhengyang Zi.
Apart from Yuzhen Zi who was in seclusion, the other six heads all looked at the jade slip with longing and excitement in their eyes.
They all knew what this jade slip meant.
The founder of the Fu-lu School founded, and Li Mu would lead the Fu-lu School to an unprecedented peak.
Not to mention that he had completely comprehended the pages and contributed the complete contents of the pages, just by relying on his Heart of Seven Orifices, if he was tied to the Fu-lu School and drew talismans day and night, in the future, the Fu-lu School's disciples would each have a Saint-level attacking Fu-lu. Their attacks would be at the seventh realm, and they would be able to beat the Ten Demonic Sects together.
Unfortunately, they couldn't tie him up.
Not to mention that the materials needed for a Saint-level Fu-lu were hard to find, and it was impossible to create an unlimited number of them. Martial Uncle Fu Daozi would also not allow them to do so.
Not to mention, he had the Empress of the Great Zhou behind him.
He was a treasure in the Fu-lu School, and in the heart of the Empress, he would also be a treasure.
If the Fu-lu School forcibly detained him, it was very likely that the Great Zhou court would send a large force to suppress them. The strength of the Fu-lu School was unquestionable, but in the Great Zhou, the strength of any sect could not compare to the Great Zhou court.
Xuan Jizi put away the jade slip and bowed to Li Mu with cupped fists, saying, "Thank you, Junior Brother."
As the head of the Fu-lu School, his bow represented the highest etiquette of the Fu-lu School.
He bowed to Li Mu for his contributions to the Fu-lu School, and for bringing the Fu-lu School to a new height.
Li Mu waved his hand and said, "We're on the same side, there's no need to thank me."
Xuan Jizi smiled and said, "In that case, Senior Brother won't be polite. In fact, there's another important matter that concerns the future of the sect, and I need Junior Brother's help …"
Seeing Xuan Jizi's expression, Li Mu began to regret what he had just said.
As the head of the sect, Xuan Jizi's face was as thick as his cultivation.
Li Mu had become a second-generation disciple of the Fu-lu School, but he had not obtained any benefits, and had become a tool for them. Now, he actually had something to ask of him. How could he not feel embarrassed?
Li Mu did not speak, but Xuan Jizi took the initiative to say, "Although the Ancestral Court holds a trial of the Dao of Talismans every four years, the disciples who pass the trial have the aptitude for the Dao of Talismans, but most of them lack the talent for cultivation. Junior Brother is a pillar of the Great Zhou, a favored minister of the Empress. Can you borrow the power of the Imperial Court to help the sect recruit some cultivation geniuses with special constitutions from the common people, and nurture them from a young age …"
This head of the sect was really squeezing Li Mu's value in all aspects. Li Mu's face revealed a difficult expression. He said, "Senior Brother also knows that the Imperial Court has its own rules. In principle, the local government is forbidden from revealing the people's birth characters …"
At this point, his tone changed and he said, "Of course, although I'm an official of the Great Zhou, I'm also a disciple of the Fu-lu School. I'll definitely think of the sect. After I return to the Divine Capital, I'll mention this matter to Her Majesty, but I don't know if Her Majesty will agree …"
Xuan Jizi cupped his fists and said, "Senior Brother thanks Junior Brother in advance."
Li Mu continued, "The Imperial Court's attitude towards the various sects is the same, and it's not easy to make an exception. I think that if we can show some sincerity, the possibility of Her Majesty agreeing might be greater."
Xuan Jizi asked, "What sincerity?"
Li Mu looked at him and said leisurely, "Her Majesty has just ascended the throne and is short of manpower. If the Ancestral Court can cooperate with the Imperial Court and send some elders to be stationed in the Imperial Court in the capacity of a consecrator, then make a request, wouldn't it be difficult for Her Majesty to refuse?"
Li Mu needed to correct the misconception of the upper echelons of the Fu-lu School that they always liked to freeload when they encountered problems.
Freeloading would not last long, cooperation was a win-win situation.
Only with effort would there be returns. Not everyone was like Li Mu, willing to indulge their bad habits.
After thinking for a while, Xuan Jizi nodded and said, "This is not difficult …"
Since the two of them had reached an agreement on this issue, the following matters were much simpler.
Li Mu was not only a second-generation disciple of the Fu-lu School, but also an official of the Great Zhou. It was more than suitable for him to be the middleman.
The Empress was already short of manpower, and the internal guards had undergone a wave of purges. If an expert of the Fu-lu School joined, she would not have to experience the awkwardness of having no one to rely on.
He could not wait to tell the Empress this good news.
After watching Li Mu walk out of the palace, Xuan Jizi thought for a while and said, "I've decided to pass the position of Headmaster to Junior Brother Li."
This was originally the most important matter of the Fu-lu School, and it required everyone to discuss and decide. However, after Xuan Jizi spoke, none of the heads objected.
Hyun Jinko hesitated for a moment and said, "The current him is not suitable for this position. After all, he's only at the fourth realm. It's not a good thing to push him to the front so early."
Xuan Jizi shook his head and said, "Of course not now. At the very least, we have to wait until he enters the seventh realm."
Hyun Jinko's eyes were filled with anticipation. He said, "I wonder what heights he will bring the Fu-lu School to …"
Baiyun Peak. Li Mu had just returned to his room. Having learned his lesson from last time, he first cast a soundproof spell, then took out the conch. After activating it with his transcendence energy, he said impatiently, "Your Majesty, let me tell you a piece of good news …"
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