Yang Jing steadily climbed the stone steps of Lingxi Peak, making his way straight to the summit.
The outline of Lingxi Square came clearly into view.
A row of buildings stood beside the square, their blue bricks and dark tiles layered neatly above upright vermilion pillars. Antique bronze bells hung beneath the eaves, ringing crisply whenever the breeze brushed past.
The buildings were spacious and imposing, with an air of sober orderliness. This was the Internal Affairs Hall, where Lingxi Peak handled all manner of disciple affairs.
The area outside the Internal Affairs Hall was quite lively, with disciples constantly coming and going.
Outer-Door Disciples in blue robes hurried along, most of them there to accept missions or turn them in.
Inner-Door Disciples in white robes looked more composed, occasionally stopping to exchange a few words.
Their auras differed, but all carried the crisp efficiency of martial artists.
To temper its disciples' character, give them practical combat experience, and keep the sect running, the Profound Truth Sect regularly issued various missions.
These included training in the mountain forests, finding supplies, killing vicious criminals, handling miscellaneous chores, and much more.
Disciples who completed missions received corresponding rewards, such as contribution points and cultivation resources.
This was both a contribution to the sect and an important path toward personal growth.
The Internal Affairs Hall was Lingxi Peak's central hub for issuing and registering missions.
It also coordinated changes in disciple status, applications for various assessments, and other affairs, making it one of the places Lingxi Peak's disciples visited most frequently.
Yang Jing stepped into the Internal Affairs Hall, where the front hall opened up before him. Light streamed through carved window lattices, illuminating every corner.
Several wooden counters stood in neat rows, with tables and chairs behind them. A few middle-aged and