Inner Disciple of the Qingyun Sect

Qingyun Sect, Mission Reception Area.

Chen Fan had just returned from completing a mission outside and was handing it in.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, on completing another mission. Here are the Merit Points for this mission—they've all been recorded for you."

As he spoke, the disciple on duty at the Mission Reception Area handed Chen Fan his Sect Token.

This Sect Token was both a symbol of a Qingyun Sect disciple's identity.

It also recorded its holder's Merit Points within the Qingyun Sect.

These Merit Points could be exchanged within the Qingyun Sect for equivalent Cultivation Resources, cultivation techniques, pills, martial skills, formations, talismans, martial skills, and all manner of other things.

Chen Fan had little use for such things. Whenever he earned Merit Points, he exchanged them for pills and gave them to Chen Ze.

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Chen Fan cupped his hands in salute.

"Well then, Senior Brother, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first. I still need to make a trip to the Deacon Hall."

After saying that, Chen Fan left on his own.

"The Deacon Hall?" The Qingyun Sect disciple at the Mission Reception Area watched Chen Fan's departing back in puzzlement.

Then, with one look, he nearly cried out, "Foundation Establishment Realm? Wasn't he still at Qi Refining last time?"

Chen Fan had often taken on missions lately, so the disciples at the Mission Reception Area had become quite familiar with him.

After confirming that he had not seen wrong, the Qingyun Sect disciple at the Mission Reception Area could not help but sigh. "He's only been in the sect for less than a month, hasn't he?

His cultivation speed is far too fast!

He seemed to have only low-grade talent. Could it be that he encountered some opportunity while doing missions outside?

It looks like staying here every day isn't much of a future either. Should I take on a mission and go out for a look myself?"

After leaving, Chen Fan had no idea what the disciple at the Mission Reception Area was thinking about him.

However, he had already arrived at the Deacon Hall, and his reason for coming was indeed related to Foundation Establishment.

He was still an Outer Disciple. Since the cultivation he now displayed was Foundation Establishment, he naturally needed to come to the Deacon Hall.

Only by being tested here could he officially become an Inner Disciple of the Qingyun Sect.

The moment Chen Fan arrived at the Deacon Hall, someone stopped him.

"Junior Brother, what business do you have here?" As he spoke, he also looked Chen Fan over.

This person was unfamiliar. He had never seen him before.

Chen Fan took one look and saw that this man wore an Inner Disciple's robes. His cultivation was also in the Foundation Establishment Realm, though only at the third layer.

However, Chen Fan was still an Outer Disciple, so he cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother, I have come to see the Deacon Elder."

"Oh! You wish to see the Deacon Elder? Is there something you need?"

Chen Fan said directly, "Reporting to Senior Brother, I have now achieved Foundation Establishment. I wish to see the Deacon Elder and receive an Inner Disciple's Sect Token."

"Oh?" Only then did the man carefully examine Chen Fan's cultivation. It was astonishingly at the first layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Then wait a moment. I'll invite the Deacon Elder over."

"Thank you for the trouble, Senior Brother."

A moment later, that Inner Disciple returned with an old man dressed in an elder's robes.

Chen Fan did not need to look closely to know that the old man who had arrived should be a Golden Core cultivator.

In the Qingyun Sect, disciples with Golden Core Realm cultivation could be promoted to sect elders.

After the Deacon Elder arrived, he glanced at Chen Fan. "You are the one applying for an Inner Disciple's token?"

The Deacon Elder had already seen that Chen Fan was in the Foundation Establishment Realm and was indeed qualified to apply for an Inner Disciple's token.

It was perfectly normal for a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple to apply for an Inner Disciple's token. This was precisely what he, the Deacon Elder, handled, so he was not overly surprised.

"Yes, Elder." Chen Fan cupped his hands toward the Deacon Elder.

"Mm, you have indeed reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. Take out your Sect Token."

Chen Fan respectfully handed over his Sect Token.

The Deacon Elder examined Chen Fan's Sect Token, as though he had seen something that surprised him.

He raised his head to look at Chen Fan, then checked Chen Fan's Sect Token once more.

"You entered the sect less than a month ago? And when you first entered, you were only at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer?"

Chen Fan's Sect Token clearly recorded all of his information.

The Deacon Elder looked doubtfully at Chen Fan's Doppelganger and said thoughtfully, "Your cultivation has risen quickly. It seems you encountered some opportunities, didn't you?"

As expected, he had been suspected. However, Chen Fan had long prepared an explanation. Without changing expression, he said, "After entering the sect, this disciple has been completing sect missions outside. While completing those missions, I did indeed encounter a few opportunities."

"Oh?" The Deacon Elder looked at Chen Fan doubtfully.

Although he had some suspicions, there were no shortage of disciples in the sect who encountered fortuitous chances.

Cultivation was like this. Once one had lived long enough, nothing would seem particularly strange.

Still, for someone at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer to break through so rapidly into the Foundation Establishment Realm in less than a month left the Deacon Elder somewhat doubtful. His Spiritual Sense swept over Chen Fan's body.

However, this was not the time to question him closely. "Encountering a fortuitous chance is common enough, as long as you do not stray down an evil path.

This is your Inner Disciple's token. Within the Qingyun Sect, you may choose an elder to be your master.

As for whether that elder is willing to accept you as a disciple, that will depend on the elder's own wishes.

Even if you do not seek out any elder, you may still choose an Inner Disciple's Cave Mansion as your place of cultivation.

At the sect's merit exchange area, you may likewise exchange for cultivation techniques and all sorts of other items.

It is only that without the elders' guidance, your cultivation may proceed somewhat more slowly."

The Deacon Elder handed a new Sect Token to Chen Fan. At the same time, all the information from his previous Outer Disciple token had been transferred into it.

Judging by its appearance alone, this Inner Disciple token was more exquisite than an Outer Disciple token.

After putting away the token, Chen Fan said, "Thank you for the reminder, Elder."

"Mm. Little Lin, take him to collect his Inner Disciple robes later, then bring him to choose a Cave Mansion."

"Yes, Elder."

"Mm, go on." After saying that, the Deacon Elder strode away.

A disciple with such rapid cultivation progress had appeared in the sect, so he naturally had to report it to the Sect Master.

The date of the Hundred Sects Competition was drawing closer and closer. The more promising seedlings the sect had, the greater its hope of achieving a good ranking in the Hundred Sects Competition.

"Junior Brother Chen, let's get acquainted. My name is Lin Yongfeng. Please look after me in the future." Lin Yongfeng had taken every word the Deacon Elder had said to Chen Fan to heart.

A disciple with such rapid cultivation progress who had also encountered a fortuitous chance might achieve great things in the future. Getting to know him early would not be a loss.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Lin. I'll need much of your care in the future as well." Chen Fan saw through Lin Yongfeng's intentions but did not pay much mind to them.

"Junior Brother, don't be so polite. We are fellow disciples, so it is only right that we look out for one another," Lin Yongfeng said courteously.

"Junior Brother, please wait. I'll go get your Inner Disciple robes right away. You'll certainly look much more spirited wearing them." Lin Yongfeng headed inside after speaking.

Chen Fan was left looking rather awkward. He was still not accustomed to such pleasantries. Was Senior Brother Lin being a little too enthusiastic?