Becoming a Formal Disciple

Lu Nan placed his hand on it and swiftly circulated his spiritual power, pouring it inside.

The stars on the stone stele lit up one after another, until the first three were illuminated.

Only then did he lower his hand and look at the blue-robed woman beside him. "Senior Sister! What comes next??"

"Congratulations, Junior Brother! You only need to go over there and register with Elder Yu."

The blue-robed woman offered her congratulations first, then pointed toward a sparsely populated counter nearby.

Lu Nan nodded. After thanking her, he quickly headed for the counter.

"Elder! This disciple has come to register!"

The Old Man behind the counter raised his head and looked him over. "Not bad!! This is your Identity Token. As for the benefits granted to Formal Disciples—

you can take the token to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to collect them!!"

Lu Nan accepted the token with both hands and respectfully said, "Thank you, Elder Yu!"

"Go on!!" Watching the polite and refined Lu Nan, a trace of satisfaction flashed through Elder Yu's eyes.

After leaving the Assessment Hall, Lu Nan did not head to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

Instead, he returned to the Mission Hall and hurried to the mission counter.

He handed over his new Identity Token. "Senior Brother, I wish to accept the Wang Family Patrol Mission!"

The person inside the window looked at him in surprise.

Seeing that Lu Nan's cultivation was only at Qi Condensation Layer Three, he could not help advising him, "Junior Brother! You should choose another mission!

This mission is very dangerous for you!!"

"Why??" Lu Nan paused, puzzled.

"This mission has now been raised to Class C, Grade 3. It is recommended for brothers and sisters above Qi Refining Layer Seven.

Though there is no restriction, I still advise you to choose another one."

Lu Nan's expression did not change. "Thank you, Senior Brother, but I still intend to make the trip."

Seeing that he would not listen, the man at the window stopped trying to persuade him.

He swiftly registered Lu Nan, then did not forget to remind him, "If Junior Brother insists on going, I suggest forming a team."

"I understand! Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother!!!"

Lu Nan smiled and nodded, put away his Identity Token, then turned and left the Mission Hall.

Fang Rongxuan had treated him rather well, and now his fate was unknown.

No matter what, Lu Nan felt he ought to make the trip.

Of course, if he encountered danger, he would flee without the slightest hesitation.

After checking the direction, he turned and headed for the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

Now that he had been promoted to a Formal Disciple, he could not afford to miss a single benefit due to him.

Upon entering the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Lu Nan glanced around.

He walked to a counter and presented his Identity Token. "Senior Brother, I have come to collect the benefits for Formal Disciples."

The person inside raised his head and gave it a glance, then waved a hand.

A bundle appeared in his hand. "Inside are two sets of blue robes, a Flying Sword that is a low-grade artifact,

and a bottle of Qi Nurturing Pills. Check them over."

Hearing this, Lu Nan swept them with his Divine Sense. Rather than inspecting them, he smiled. "I trust Senior Brother!!"

He reached out, took the bundle, and held it in his arms.

"You brat... you should still check them!!" The man behind the counter relaxed and chuckled.

"They're all correct!" Lu Nan no longer insisted and gave them a rough glance.

The man nodded. "Xiao San, take this Junior Brother to his new residence."

As soon as the words fell, a gray-robed man jogged over from the side.

"Senior Brother Fu!" He first saluted the man behind the counter before turning to Lu Nan. "This Senior Brother, please follow me!"

After thanking Senior Brother Fu, Lu Nan carried the bundle and followed Xiao San out of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

Before long, the two arrived one after the other before a rather quiet little courtyard.

"Senior Brother, we have arrived. This lowly one will take his leave first!!" Xiao San said respectfully.

"Sorry for troubling you, Senior Brother!!!"

"I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare!! Senior Brother may simply call this lowly one Xiao San!"

Xiao San repeatedly waved his hands at this.

"Go on." Lu Nan nodded. After watching the other man leave,

he turned and entered the courtyard. The moment he stepped inside, dense spiritual energy rushed at his face.

"Worthy of a Formal Disciple's treatment. The concentration of spiritual energy is at least twice what it was before."

He then set down the bundle and wandered around.

Only after a while did he return to the room and sit cross-legged on the bed.

"It's a good place..."

He picked up the bundle beside him and opened it. Two sets of blue robes, a Longsword, and a porcelain bottle came into view.

Skipping over the clothes, he picked up the Longsword and examined it.

"Not bad! Just in time, since my previous sword was ruined!!"

After imprinting it, he picked up the porcelain bottle again.

He opened it and held it beneath his nose for a sniff. "Qi Nurturing Pills? Though they are not much use to me now, having them is still better than having nothing."

After organizing his gains, he rose and walked out of the bedroom.

Looking around the somewhat empty house, Lu Nan pondered for a moment and waved his hand.

He took the Alchemy Furnace from his Ring and placed it in a corner of the room.

"It looks much more harmonious this way."

After tidying up the house and setting up a few simple warning measures,

Lu Nan headed straight for the Mission Hall. To be safe, he still needed to gather some intelligence on the Wang Family.

After all, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle. He asked a Senior Brother for a copy of the intelligence,

then went to one side and read it carefully. Only after a long while did he raise his head and let out a long breath.

According to the intelligence, the Wang Family was a cultivation family within the territory governed by the Azure Lotus Sword Sect.

Their Wang Family Ancestor had once been a disciple of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect, but his talent was poor.

In addition, he felt there was no hope of further breakthroughs, so he applied to be stationed outside the sect.

He later returned to his birthplace and established the Wang Family as a cultivation clan.

"When the Wang Family Ancestor left, he already possessed the strength of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

If he has not died, then he should be at least at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, perhaps even at completion.

Assuming the worst, the Wang Family has at least two Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

Though both are Human grade Foundation Establishment cultivators, they are still Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If I truly have to face them, that would be quite bad!"

Lu Nan had a feeling that this mission was likely inseparable from the Wang Family.

"Perhaps I'm overthinking it. The Wang Family is only about a thousand li from the sect.

Surely they do not have the nerve to make underhanded moves beneath the sect's very nose."

"Still, it is best to be cautious in all things. This trip is mainly for observation.

If I discover anything amiss, I will flee far away at once.

But before that, I still need to make some preparations. Fortunately, the time I have been given is fairly ample."

Putting away the intelligence, Lu Nan hurriedly left the Mission Hall.

"Brother Lu is here???" From within a private room of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion,

before she was even seen, Fu Ye's voice carried over from afar.

Seeing the figure appear at the doorway, Lu Nan rose with a smile. "Sister Fu!!"

"Sit, sit!! Brother Lu, how come you have time to come by??"

Fu Ye crossed the room in a few quick steps, took his hand, and led him toward a seat.

"I came this time to ask Sister Fu to help me purchase one or two defensive spirit treasures."

After sitting down with Fu Ye, Lu Nan spoke softly.

"Defensive spirit treasures? Did Brother Lu encounter danger??

Who was it?? What do you need Sister Fu to do??"

Fu Ye's expression tightened as she looked at him solemnly.

Seeing this, Lu Nan hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no! I merely accepted a sect mission and am making preparations just in case!"

"Is that so!! Then tell Sister Fu what requirements you have?" Fu Ye asked, relieved.

"They must at least be able to withstand attacks from the mid to late Foundation Establishment stage!!!"

"Mid to late Foundation Establishment???" Fu Ye frowned,

then looked at Lu Nan seriously. "Brother Lu, you aren't joking???"