Qi Xuansu left Prince Jin’s private residence with his new blade at his side. Somehow, the Daoist Three Virtues lingered in his mind.0

Now that he reflected on it, upholding the Primordial Daoist Ancestor’s Three Virtues of compassion, frugality, and humility was truly no easy feat within the Daoist Order.0

Fortunately, it seemed that the Holy Xuan had realized this, too. If those virtues were enforced strictly, hardly anyone would qualify. Thus, they were advocated rather than mandated. As long as one was not guilty of corruption or embezzlement, one would not be prosecuted for not being frugal.0

For example, Qi Xuansu had attended a lavish banquet today that cost a fortune, but that was not something that could be used against him. Similarly, everyone was aware of Shi Bingyun’s relationship with Qin Quanyi. At most, people might criticize her reputation or conduct, since they were not officially married. But no one would accuse her of being extravagant, as the Daoist legal code simply did not contain such a clause.0

Of course, while it was not a crime, frugality was not a requirement for promotion either. But it was a bonus. When aiming for promotion to a second-rank Taiyi Daoist master, if one lacked outstanding merit, had insufficient skill, or fell...0