The atmosphere became quite harmonious. The group set up a feast before the mountain gate and entertained Qin Yi and his wife.
Of course, it was not for drinking and eating, but to tell Qin Yi in detail about the state of the world.
"Many sects have already ascended to the heavens with their entire sects, such as the Limitless Sect." Tai Puzi refilled Qin Yi's cup and sighed. "You remember Fan Rongzhi, right? You had some dealings with him. He went up too, the whole sect leaving together."
That scholar Fan Rongzhi from the Limitless Sect—there had been dealings, but not necessarily friendship. If Tai Puzi had not mentioned him, Qin Yi would nearly have forgotten such a person existed. He did not particularly care.
What did strike him as strange was this: "Wasn't it said that only those at Qianyuan could ascend?"
"Some clever people went to negotiate. This is the time to win hearts at the outset, so the Celestial Palace has offered certain 'preferential terms' as well. Those who pledged allegiance early could bring their entire sects, chickens and dogs alike, soaring to heaven." Tai Puzi smiled. "I heard they even took the outer sect's odd-job workers. They did not leave behind so much as a blade of grass."
Qin Yi laughed. "No wonder they were so united. Perhaps their sect master even received a decent immortal official's post."
"That, we do not know. We do not understand the makeup of immortal officials." Daoist Kumu said, "But I have heard that those ascending now no longer receive such favorable terms. If they wish to bring their disciples along, they must submit a Testimonial of Submission."
Qin Yi and Liusu exchanged a look, both inwardly crying out at the brilliance of it.
As expected of the one