Gui Xi Secret Realm? Senior Brother is Painting a Pie Again!

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Amidst the endless clamor and mental torment, Su Ling'er felt herself gradually becoming numb.

It wasn't until the sound of Senior Disciple Brother's footsteps approached that her numb nerves felt like they were pricked by a needle, tensing subconsciously.

The soreness and fatigue from the repetitive labor were instantly suppressed by a stronger sense of vigilance.

She turned around, forcing a smile that was uglier than a cry.

"Senior Disciple Brother, is there something else?"

The deafening noise perfectly mirrored her current loneliness and helplessness.

Senior Disciple Brother's shadow, arriving on the wind, enveloped Su Ling'er entirely.

His gaze rested on the strands of hair stuck to her cheeks by sweat.

"Junior Disciple Sister, are you tired?"

He asked with concern, "Do you need them to put in more effort?"

"Is it that they aren't shouting loud enough for you to feel the power they're conveying to you?"

"Do you want me to tell them to work harder?"

Su Ling'er's heart trembled upon hearing his words.

Senior Disciple Brother!

Brother!

Can I call you Brother!

Stop them from shouting!

And you want them to shout louder?

Are you trying to kill me faster?!

I'm already dying, I can't take it anymore!

If you just tell them to shut up, that would be the best care you could give me!

The noise, to which she had almost grown accustomed, became even more grating at Senior Disciple Brother's words.

Su Ling'er quickly replied:

"I'm not tired! Thank you for your concern, Senior Disciple Brother! Serving the sect is my duty as a disciple!"

"Mm."

Lin Qingfeng nodded slightly, a look of approval on his face, but his words took a turn.

"Duty is important, of course, but in cultivation, method is even more crucial."

"You possess the Myriad Transformations Return to Origin True Manual, but this technique is for strengthening the foundation; it's merely the groundwork."

"If you could also cultivate our sect's Sword Refining Art early on, using your body as a furnace to temper your muscles and bones, your physical body would become resilient, and your Spiritual Power would circulate without any obstruction."

"How could such menial tasks as sweeping leaves or carrying water make you feel even a bit tired?"

God!

You're recommending this cultivation technique just so I won't get tired from sweeping and carrying water?!

When will this life of sweeping and carrying water ever end?!

Anything else would be better than this!!!!

Heavens!

Earth!

Dao of Heaven!

When will this end!

And Senior Disciple Brother was once again speaking in that tone of "it's all for your own good, I'm planning for your future," telling you that the reason you're suffering now is entirely your fault for not cultivating that cruel, heretical demonic art.

As long as you're willing, this bit of suffering is naturally insignificant.

Using future strength to justify present torment.

Su Ling'er's face once again displayed a hint of guilt at the opportune moment.

"Senior Disciple Brother's teachings are wise.

It's just that this disciple feels that cultivation is like building a high wall; the foundation is the most important.

This disciple has just entered the Qi Refining Great Perfection realm, and the foundation is still unstable.

Moreover... the tragic death of that senior disciple right before my eyes has made it difficult for me to calm my emotions. I still wish to use these menial tasks to temper my state of mind and solidify my foundation inch by inch.

When my state of mind is no longer flawed and my foundation is stable, I will definitely choose to cultivate the Sword Refining Art."

She looked up, her eyes meeting Lin Qingfeng's with sincerity.

"Senior Disciple Brother, there's no need to rush. We agreed on three to five days, and I'll give you a satisfactory answer within that time.

By then, things should be twice as effective, and I won't let down the Sect, Senior Disciple Brother, or the expectations of our deceased fellow disciple!"

"Alright... I guess."

Lin Qingfeng nodded, seemingly accepting the explanation.

"Oh, right, Junior Disciple Sister,"

"After you complete this task another one hundred and fourteen times, you'll be eligible for new missions, and the rewards will be even more generous than they are now."

He glanced at the "atmosphere group" over there.

"Do you really not need those Senior Disciple Brothers and Sisters to put in more effort for you?"

The Junior Disciple Sister quickly waved her hands: "No, no need!

I can truly appreciate the hard work of my Senior Disciple Brothers and Sisters. They are encouraging me with all their might, and my heart is deeply touched!

They... really don't need to do this anymore.

I understand their intentions, Senior Disciple Brother. Their cultivation is important, so you should let them return to their caves to cultivate quickly."

"Junior Disciple Sister, don't worry about it,"

Lin Qingfeng waved his hand grandly.

"Then let them continue as they are. We won't increase the intensity. You just do your best.

Your efforts for the Sect, as your Senior Disciple Brother, I see them all.

Moreover, as long as you cultivate diligently, our Sect's 'Gui Xi Secret Realm' will open soon.

This is the greatest opportunity our sect has. It's never shown to ordinary people. When the time comes, your Senior Disciple Brother will definitely secure a spot for you."

Secret Realm?

The Sect's Secret Realm?

Could it be the legendary treasure trove where one can venture in, adventure, and obtain all sorts of opportunities?

This was a treatment that even the inner disciples of Qing Xu Temple did not possess!

Even the direct disciples of Qing Xu Temple had few chances to go to the Secret Realm.

Furthermore, after adventuring in the Secret Realm, a portion of the profits had to be handed over to the Upper Sect. If any treasures that caught the Upper Sect's eye were obtained, they would be forcibly exchanged.

For the disciples of Qing Xu Temple, whether inner or outer, this was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of.

After all, were they worthy?

Could someone like her, an outer disciple who was only at the third level of Qi Refining back then, be worthy?

Even to get a sip of the soup, only the direct disciples of Qing Xu Temple had the chance to do so in the Secret Realm.

This Demonic Sect actually allowed her to enter the Sect's Secret Realm?

Could such an opportunity fall upon her, a newly initiated disciple?

Unbelievable!

The words "opportunity" held an irresistible allure for any cultivator.

But what was this... "Gui Xi Secret Realm"?

"Junior Disciple Sister is dull-witted and has never heard of this 'Gui Xi Secret Realm'. Could Senior Disciple Brother tell me what kind of secret realm it is and when it will open?"

Here it comes, the specific question.

Lin Qingfeng's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was screaming internally.

Doesn't this all depend on when you, Junior Disciple Sister, can max out those 500,000 contribution points?!

When you max them out, it opens!

How would I know when it opens?!

Doesn't this all depend on you?!

In our Sect, you're the only pure native NPC!

I can't just say, "It'll open by itself after you finish ten thousand Sect missions," can I?

First, it's impossible to explain. Second, what about my demeanor as an enlightened master?!

So, he once again stood with his hands behind his back, casting his gaze into the distance, his expression becoming profound and inscrutable.

"The Gui Xi Secret Realm is the foundation of our Sect's establishment. It is a world unto itself within, extremely mysterious."

"Only those who possess great destiny can enter its gates."

"As for the timing of its opening..."

"Heaven's secrets cannot be revealed."

"You only need to remember that opportunities only favor those who are prepared."

"When you have done enough for the Sect, when your own 'Dao' is sufficiently firm, the door to the Secret Realm will open for you."

The Junior Disciple Sister's lips twitched.

Good grief!

Isn't that the same as saying nothing at all?!

What does "done enough for the sect" mean? Isn't it just asking me to continue working like a beast of burden with peace of mind?

What does "your own Dao is solid enough" mean? Isn't it just waiting until I'm worn down and completely give up?

And "open for me"?

Does this Junior Sister have that much ability?

Can a secret realm open just for me?

Why don't you say the entire Cultivation World will shine for me!

The Senior Disciple Brother was drawing up another grand plan.

The Demonic Sect's methods for exploiting its lower-level disciples were truly endless and vicious.

Using a vague, illusory promise to drain all your current value.

Su Ling'er no longer held any hope, only wishing for what the Senior Disciple Brother had said before.

She, she only needed to do it one hundred and fourteen more times!

Then it would be over!

At least, she wouldn't have to carry water and sweep the floor anymore!!!!

Perhaps she could even take on later tasks that offered rewards like spirit stones.

Thinking of this, she no longer hesitated. She began to better control her Spiritual Power output, pursuing more precise control of her Spiritual Power to complete those chores of sweeping and carrying water.

She would strive not to exhaust herself before completing the final one hundred and fourteen tasks!