Chu Huai Xu looked around and drew a deep breath.
The air in the Dao Sect really is fresh! he marveled inwardly.
This was no illusion.
Although they were currently in the Outer Sect's territory, the Spirit Gathering Formation made the spiritual energy here much denser than in the outside world.
An ordinary person staying here would become healthier and live longer even without cultivating.
Li Chunsong looked at the two of them and said, "The place where the Dao Sect is located is called Mountain Beyond Mountain. I imagine the two of you must know that."
"Mountain Beyond Mountain is divided into multiple areas. The place you're in now is called Medicine Mountain, one of the Outer Sect's three peaks."
"From now on, the two of you are Registered Disciples of my Dao Sect."
When Chu Huai Xu had played the game, his main account had at least been a disciple of Spring Autumn Mountain, so he was fairly familiar with the hierarchy of a Great Sect.
When one first joined a sect, one generally started as a Registered Disciple.
The status of a Registered Disciple was only slightly higher than that of an Outer Sect servant, and they still had to work.
The servants handled miscellaneous chores, while Registered Disciples on Medicine Mountain probably had to care for spiritual medicines.
Furthermore, servants would not be taught any Cultivation Methods, whereas Registered Disciples would be taught cultivation methods for the Aperture Forging Body Stage.
After breaking through to the Aperture Opening Stage, one could be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple.
Above that were the Inner Sect Disciples and True Disciples.
Chu Huai Xu had never imagined that after entering the sect together with Han Shuangjiang, he would actually have to start as a Registered Disciple.
It doesn't matter to me. My original mission was to sneak in as a servant, so I've technically been promoted by one rank.
But Han Shuangjiang is a World Protagonist. Does she have no status either?
In his memories, Borrowed Sword had begun its Public Test in 1991 of the Xuan Calendar. At that time, Han Shuangjiang had already been an Inner Sect Disciple of the Dao Sect.
In other words, she rose directly to the Inner Sect within a year? he guessed.
Sixth Elder Li Chunsong looked at the two of them. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a powerful pressure that spread from his body and enveloped them.
"You two came to Wumeng Mountain before midnight. I imagine you must both have encountered a Storyteller."
"I hope you'll bury this matter in your stomachs and never mention it to anyone. Understood?" he said in a deep voice.
Having said that, he first turned his gaze to Han Shuangjiang.
Han Shuangjiang immediately said, "Yes, this disciple obeys."
Next, he turned his gaze to Chu Huai Xu.
Chu Huai Xu pondered briefly before deliberately replying, "This disciple has never seen any Storyteller."
As soon as he said this, Han Shuangjiang couldn't help glancing at him.
Hearing this, Li Chunsong smiled faintly. "Good! Very good. You certainly have a sharp tongue!"
The Sixth Elder was very satisfied.
"Remember, neither of you has ever seen any Storyteller!" he emphasized again, raising his hand to end the conversation and signal that the matter should not be discussed further.
After giving the two of them his instructions, this Sixth Elder, who lost every bet he made, waved his hand and withdrew the Restriction surrounding them.
The conversation among the three of them had been inaudible to outsiders unless the other party's cultivation was far higher than Li Chunsong's.
"Each of you, give me a drop of blood from your fingertip." He spoke again. "I'll personally make your Life Tokens. When you die, the Life Token will shatter!"
Life Tokens were nothing rare. Their purpose was to tell others whether you were dead and where you had died.
Even that useless Xue Hu, whom Chu Huai Xu had killed with a single slash, had possessed his own Life Token. That was what had drawn the Patrol Office's pursuit.
Of course, even Life Tokens had different grades.
The difference mainly lay in their second function—where you had died.
The higher the grade of the Life Token, the wider its positioning range.
For someone like Xue Hu, if he had died farther away, they would not have been able to locate him at all.
Li Chunsong is personally refining our Life Tokens. It seems the Dao Sect takes us quite seriously.
But why are we still starting as Registered Disciples? He was somewhat puzzled.
Chu Huai Xu had effectively stolen Xu Ziqing's "Script." He had thought he might receive some preferential treatment as a World Protagonist, but unexpectedly, he still had to start from the bottom.
Li Chunsong waved his hand, and two blue ice spikes appeared from thin air. They were extremely sharp, like two needles.
Han Shuangjiang raised her index finger first and lightly touched the tip of an ice spike, creating a wound.
A drop of blood fell and floated toward the Sixth Elder.
Li Chunsong raised his hand, causing it to hover above his palm. Then his expression changed slightly.
"Profound Yin Physique?"
"I never expected you to possess a Profound Yin Physique."
He clicked his tongue in wonder and continued, "The founding ancestor of my Dao Sect possessed a Pure Yang Physique, which was as renowned as the Profound Yin Physique."
Li Chunsong looked at Han Shuangjiang. He had wanted to offer her a few pointers about the mysteries of this physique, but because of the difference between men and women, he ultimately hesitated.
"There are several things you need to be mindful of with this physique. I'll have the Ninth Elder explain them to you later." That was all he said.
Listening to this, Chu Huai Xu had a few guesses of his own.
He did not know what was special about the Profound Yin Physique or what needed to be watched out for.
However, players had dug up detailed information about the Pure Yang Physique of the Dao Sect's founding ancestor.
The Dao Ancestor of the Dao Sect. On the player Forum, people gave him the nickname—the Eastern Continent's strongest virgin, an old bachelor.
As long as one maintained one's Primordial Yang, cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds with a Pure Yang Physique.
The stronger this Dao Ancestor became, the more it proved that he had never lost his Primordial Yang, raising his "chastity monument" ever higher.
It was said that during the era when the Dao Ancestor had dominated the Xuanhuang Realm, some of his old rivals loved to tease him about this.
Unofficial histories even recorded that some of his defeated enemies, as well as mortal foes who hated him to the bone, had wondered whether they should find a way to use schemes and send someone to force themselves on him.
Those unofficial histories also recorded that the female Mountain Master of Spring Autumn Mountain in that generation had mentioned this repeatedly in her diary and wanted to personally make the attempt, but unfortunately, she couldn't beat him.
Chu Huai Xu could imagine how many honey traps the Dao Ancestor had faced throughout his life in that era.
A powerhouse like that would certainly be admired by countless people. How many times had he had to remain unmoved by beauty?
As for the mysteries of the Profound Yin Physique, I'll see whether I get a chance to find out later. His appetite for gossip had begun stirring again.
At this moment, Li Chunsong turned his gaze toward Chu Huai Xu.
The anticipation in his eyes was obvious.
I'd like to see just how many surprises the two of you can bring me. Li Chunsong's heart burned with excitement.
Han Shuangjiang, her face covered by a veil, also turned her gaze toward this Fox Face, a trace of curiosity in her heart.
Although she still didn't understand what a Profound Yin Physique was, since it had made even the dignified Sixth Elder so startled, it was probably extremely rare in the world.
Besides, this physique had not been detected when she was in the Joyful Sect!
A backwater sect is a backwater sect. It really is inferior!
The icy woman gazed ahead and wondered inwardly, What about him?
With an indifferent expression, Chu Huai Xu raised his index finger and imitated her, lightly poking the blue ice spike.
Pain shot through his fingertip, and blood flowed out.
Li Chunsong examined him with his divine sense and let out a sound of surprise. "Hmm?"
He glanced at Chu Huai Xu, then examined him again, unwilling to believe it. Once more, he uttered, "Hmm?"
In the end, he could only squeeze out, "Then let's leave it at that for now. For now."
Chu Huai Xu understood what he meant and didn't care in the slightest.
Every player's account came without any earth-shaking physiques or talents.
Everything depended on leveling up afterward, encountering opportunities, or completing hidden quests.
Thus, he had long since guessed the result.
After finishing everything that needed to be done, Li Chunsong glanced at the courtyard in the distance, circulated his Spiritual Power, and sent a Telepathic Message. "Niu Yuanshan, come out and meet me!"
As soon as his voice fell, someone immediately emerged from the courtyard and respectfully bowed. "Niu Yuanshan pays his respects to the Sixth Elder."
The man looked middle-aged and had a square face. He appeared upright and righteous, perfectly suited to play an incorruptible magistrate in a period drama.
For some reason, however, he looked somewhat miserable.
In fact, he really did feel miserable.
He had been carrying out an organizational mission that night and had just returned not long ago.
And now, the Sixth Elder had summoned him again.
It's already midnight. Are both sides treating me like an ox to be worked?
"This is the Outer Sect Deacon, Niu Yuanshan." Li Chunsong introduced him to Chu Huai Xu and Han Shuangjiang.
Then he instructed Niu Yuanshan, "They are Registered Disciples I personally brought back. Make the arrangements."
"Understood." Only then did Niu Yuanshan raise his head and look at them, unable to suppress his curiosity.
Why would the Sixth Elder trouble himself over mere Registered Disciples?
When his gaze landed on Chu Huai Xu, Chu Huai Xu was looking at him as well.
Endless waves surged through both their hearts, and the same thought appeared in their minds:
Why is it him!?
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