Sect Missions

After seeing the tasks, Jun Changxiao was speechless.

Help Qingyang Village's villagers sweep their courtyards, carry manure to fertilize vegetables, write letters... Could these Sect Missions put in a little more effort? Could they have even a shred of technical difficulty?

The system said, "If the host finds these tasks too easy, you can scroll down the task list and replace them with brand-new tasks."

"Does that cost Contribution Points?"

"10 points."

"Forget it, then."

Jun Changxiao looked over the tasks again and stroked his chin. "Isn't it just sweeping floors and carrying manure? There's no difficulty at all."

"It's just..."

"With so many tasks, it would take me a long time to do them all alone."

The system reminded him, "Sect Missions are for sect disciples to complete. What the host should handle are main quests, side quests, Hidden Quests, and Epic Tasks."

"So that's how it is."

He had his own tasks, and the disciples had theirs. The system's division of labor was quite clear.

Jun Changxiao asked, "Do the one-star and two-star recommendation ratings afterward mean the rewards are especially generous once the tasks are completed?"

"Correct."

The system added, "The higher the number of recommendation stars, the greater the difficulty of completing the task."

"Understood."

Jun Changxiao slapped the armrest and rose to his feet. Stretching lazily, he said, "Qingyang, have the disciples assemble at the Training Ground. I have tasks to assign."

"Yes."

After receiving the order, Li Qingyang was puzzled. Tasks?

At the Training Ground.

All the disciples stood in neat rows.

Xiao Ziji was there as well. Not only had he bathed, but he had also changed into the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect's distinctive sect uniform.

This former super genius left his long hair loose, where it drifted lightly behind him. His features were sharply defined as if carved from stone, making him quite the handsome man.

However, after tasting all the warmth and coldness the world had to offer over the past five years, a trace of indifference and weariness lingered in his eyes, leaving him utterly out of place among the disciples around him.

Jun Changxiao knew that his earlier words had only temporarily restored Xiao Ziji's confidence in the Martial Dao. For him to truly pull himself together, he would still need time.

"Sect Leader."

Li Qingyang said, "All the disciples have arrived."

"Cough, cough."

Standing at the Main Hall entrance with his hands behind his back, Jun Changxiao said, "You have all been in the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect for some time now. I provide your food, clothing, shelter, and travel, as well as Cultivation Methods. Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied!"

The disciples answered in unison.

With food and drink, along with powerful Cultivation Methods, they were not merely satisfied—they were deeply content.

Jun Changxiao's expression suddenly turned solemn. "But I can't keep supporting all of you forever, can I?"

The disciples were stunned and exchanged looks.

Lu Qianqian said coolly, "Sect Leader, if you have something to say, say it directly."

This woman was still the same!

Jun Changxiao said, "Since you have become members of the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect, you must devote yourselves heart and soul to the sect's construction."

"We are willing to spill our blood and lay down our lives for the sect!" the disciples shouted in unison.

Jun Changxiao nodded. "Recently, Qingyang Village's villagers have run into a few minor troubles. I have decided to send you to help them, to spread the might of our Iron Bone Unyielding Sect."

"Yes!"

The disciples shouted together.

"Qingyang."

Jun Changxiao said, "Most of Qingyang Village's villagers are illiterate. Go help them write letters on their behalf."

"Huh?"

Li Qingyang was dumbfounded.

Born into a renowned aristocratic family, he was naturally literate and knew how to write. But the task Sect Leader had just mentioned was to have him write letters for villagers?

"Are you unwilling?"

"I'm willing!"

Li Qingyang hurriedly said.

Ding!

Sect Mission accepted.

Mission Description: Scholar Zhao of Qingyang Village has suddenly come down with a cold. The villagers urgently need someone to take his place and write letters for them. 0/3 days [Incomplete]

Disciple Assigned: Li Qingyang.

Mission Reward: Upon completion, the host may obtain 1 Achievement Point and 1 Contribution Point.

"There are Contribution Points as rewards too?"

Delighted, Jun Changxiao said, "Qingyang, Scholar Zhao of Qingyang Village has caught a cold, so take his place and write letters for the villagers for three days."

"Three days?"

The corner of Li Qingyang's mouth twitched.

"Qianqian."

Jun Changxiao said, "Aunt Wang from Qingyang Village has always treated me well. Go help her sweep her courtyard and do some housework."

Li Qingyang instantly felt much more at ease. Senior Disciple Sister's task of sweeping floors and doing housework was nowhere near as good as writing letters.

"I don't know how."

Lu Qianqian said with a cold face.

Jun Chang said, "If you don't know how, then learn."

"Can I not go?"

"You must go. This is your task, and it is also my order."

"Fine."

Lu Qianqian compromised.

Ding!

Sect Mission accepted.

Mission Description: Aunt Wang of Qingyang Village needs someone to sweep her courtyard and organize her household chores. 0/5 days [Incomplete]

Disciple Assigned: Lu Qianqian.

Mission Reward: Upon completion, the host may obtain 1 Achievement Point and 1 Contribution Point.

Jun Changxiao said, "Help Aunt Wang with her household chores for five days first."

"Five days?"

Lu Qianqian's willow-leaf brows furrowed.

Jun Changxiao swept his gaze over the disciples below before settling on Xiao Ziji. "Zuiji, Aunt Sun of Qingyang Village has trouble with her legs. Go carry manure and water her vegetable garden for her."

The disciples: "..."

"Mm."

Xiao Ziji agreed.

After the system sent the task prompt, Jun Changxiao said, "Help Aunt Sun carry manure for five days first. Treat it as physical training."

The disciples were speechless once more.

There were many ways to train the body, such as carrying water or hauling firewood. But carrying manure... that was rather bizarre, wasn't it?

Any disciple with even a little standing in life would be unable to do such filthy, foul-smelling work. Yet Xiao Ziji did not mind at all. "Sect Leader, I understand."

"Su Xiaomo."

Jun Changxiao said, "Go help Xiao Dan of Qingyang Village find Little Yellow, which he has lost."

Su Xiaomo accepted the order.

He was the third disciple Jun Changxiao had accepted after Li Qingyang.

Although he was somewhat thin and not very tall, he was clever and nimble. Sending him to look for something was certainly most suitable.

"Yes!"

After receiving the system prompt, Jun Changxiao added, "Little Yellow is a dog. It has been missing for two days. If it can't be found in the village, look in the mountains."

"Yes!"

Sect Leader Jun went on to assign task after task to the other disciples.

Strangely enough, every task on the panel was in Qingyang Village. Only one had a three-star recommendation rating; all the others were one- or two-star tasks.

Before long.

Jun Changxiao had assigned twenty tasks.

He alone left behind the task with the three-star recommendation rating.

Killing an Earth Flame Wolf should be somewhat difficult. He planned to finish the simple tasks first, then have the disciples tackle this one.

Smack.

Jun Changxiao clapped his hands. "Disciples who have accepted tasks may set out. Those who have not accepted tasks, continue cultivating in the sect."

"Yes!"

The disciples answered together.

"Zuiji, come to the Main Hall."

As the disciples dispersed, Jun Changxiao called Xiao Ziji over.

The two entered the Main Hall one after the other.

"Do you have any objections to the task I assigned you?" Jun Changxiao asked from atop the Millennium Nanmu Chair.

Xiao Ziji replied, "No objections."

Resting his chin on his hand, Jun Changxiao said, "The work may be a little dirty, but remember this: when Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility upon a man, it must first harden his heart and will, exhaust his muscles and bones."

"This disciple will remember," Xiao Ziji said.

Jun Changxiao tossed the Yi Jin Jing to him. "This is our sect's God-grade Cultivation Method. Take it and cultivate it. If there is anything you do not understand, you may ask me or consult your senior brothers."

"A God-grade Cultivation Method?" Xiao Ziji caught the manual, disbelief rising in his eyes.

"Remember, this is our sect's exclusive Cultivation Method. Do not reveal it to anyone else."

"This disciple understands!"

"Go to Qingyang Village and help Aunt Sun carry manure."

"Yes!"

When Xiao Ziji walked out of the Main Hall and looked at the manual bearing the three words "Yi Jin Jing," he found it hard to remain calm. "Is this truly a God-grade Cultivation Method?"

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