Outer Sect Disciple

Greenwood Sect training grounds.

A massive spirit boat appeared here.

Before long, Zhao Huaian and the others had arrived at the Greenwood Sect training grounds and boarded the spirit boat.

As everyone was present, the surrounding air trembled.

Zhao Huaian looked down.

A milky white light enveloped the spirit boat, which then rapidly ascended, soaring into the clouds.

In just a moment, all the surrounding scenery was engulfed by thick clouds.

"I'm finally about to embark on the so-called path of cultivation!"

Gazing at the distant clouds and the thick sea of clouds, Zhao Huaian clenched his fists, unable to contain his excitement.

The youths around him felt the same, curiously observing everything, their faces flushed with excitement.

The spirit boat was fast, swiftly weaving through the sea of clouds.

As time passed, with a flash of white light, the spirit boat descended rapidly and landed steadily on the shore of a huge island.

Lei Yangwen and several other disciples responsible for recruitment disembarked from the spirit boat with dozens of people each.

Zhao Huaian and Liu Bohu, who had given Lei Yangwen gifts and thus secured a spot without assessment, naturally followed behind him.

As for the eight individuals with Dual Spiritual Roots, they were immediately taken away by cultivators with higher cultivation levels upon disembarking.

According to Lei Yangwen, these individuals were considered prodigies within the Greenwood Sect, and they were destined to become disciples of inner sect elders.

This made everyone else extremely envious, and they sighed, regretting their lack of Dual Spiritual Roots.

Otherwise, they could have soared to great heights the moment they entered the Greenwood Sect.

"Everyone, this is the outer sect of the Greenwood Sect. I will now take you to the residential area for outer sect disciples. As for the cultivation techniques you'll need for your practice, the sect will arrange for someone to deliver them to your residences."

"Additionally, after receiving your cultivation techniques, you will have one year to focus on your practice. Each month, you will receive a stipend of two low-grade spirit stones."

"As for after one year, the Greenwood Sect does not support idlers. Regardless of your cultivation level, you will be required to undertake a mission once a month."

"Of course, if you wish to enter secluded cultivation in the future, you can complete several months' worth of missions in advance, or submit the corresponding spirit stones."

"..."

Leading the group towards the residential area, Lei Yangwen carefully explained the rules of the Greenwood Sect to everyone.

The group listened intently, not daring to miss a single detail.

Soon, after explaining everything along the way, Lei Yangwen brought everyone to the residential area.

This residential area was composed of a vast mountain peak.

At the foot of the mountain were rows of neatly arranged simple houses, which appeared to be quite small.

Higher up, the spiritual energy and environment were much better, with independent courtyards scattered among the forests, looking quite elegant.

"Everyone, the simple houses at the foot of the mountain are your residential area. Newly initiated disciples all live here."

Bringing everyone to this spot, Lei Yangwen pointed to the neatly arranged simple houses at the foot of the mountain and smiled.

"Of course, if you have spirit stones, you can naturally move further up. In this residential area, the higher you go, the denser the spiritual energy becomes, which will naturally improve your cultivation speed."

"You can now choose an empty room. After you settle in, someone from the sect will come to issue your cultivation techniques and this month's resources. When you hear them, remember to come out and collect them."

With that, Lei Yangwen no longer paid attention to the crowd and directly mounted a flying sword, departing with a flourish.

The remaining people looked at each other in confusion.

However, they only exchanged glances.

Soon, after Lei Yangwen disappeared, some intelligent individuals quickly ran towards unoccupied simple houses.

These people clearly intended to grab rooms with good environmental locations in advance.

Zhao Huaian was not slow either and quickly chose a suitable simple house.

"Brother Zhao, from now on, we'll be neighbors. If anything happens at the Greenwood Sect in the future, we must look out for each other."

Just as he was about to enter the room, Liu Bohu's voice rang out not far from Zhao Huaian.

Turning his head, he saw Liu Bohu standing grinning next to his simple house.

The person who had previously claimed this simple house was now bruised and battered, walking away in another direction with a look of unwillingness.

"That's only natural. After we get our cultivation techniques, you and I must cultivate diligently and strive to move to a place with more concentrated spiritual energy in the future."

Zhao Huaian chuckled and nodded.

Liu Bohu had the talent of Three Spiritual Roots and was usually well-informed. It wouldn't be bad to befriend him.

"Hahaha, that's for sure. I wish to strive together with Brother Zhao..."

Liu Bohu laughed heartily.

After a brief exchange, they each entered their rooms.

The room wasn't large, and it was even more simply furnished inside.

A bed, a table, and a stove.

Looking at the narrow, crude room, Zhao Huaian shook his head and plopped down onto the bed.

"This is a humble abode, but my virtue lends it fragrance."

He wasn't particularly picky about where he lived, as long as he could absorb spiritual energy to cultivate his techniques.

Of course, if he had spirit stones in the future, Zhao Huaian would definitely move to a higher location.

It wasn't that he wanted to live better, but rather that the spiritual energy was more concentrated at higher elevations, which would benefit the speed of his cultivation.

Sitting on the bed, he adjusted himself slightly, suppressing the anticipation and excitement in his heart. Zhao Huaian took out a medical book and a wooden puppet covered in acupuncture points, and began to study them with intense focus.

"Learning is like sailing against the current; not advancing means falling behind."

Since the Greenwood Sect's immortal cultivation techniques hadn't been distributed yet, Zhao Huaian could only use this time to study medical skills.

Moreover, he also wanted to see what kind of effects Perfection-level medical skills would bring.

As the sun set, bathed in the afterglow, the unmelted snow on the ground appeared exceptionally alluring.

Zhao Huaian was diligently studying medical skills.

"All newly admitted disciples, come out to receive this month's resources and beginner cultivation techniques."

Just then, a deep voice came from outside the house.

"Coming!"

Hearing the voice, Zhao Huaian snapped out of his concentration, quickly put away his medical book, removed the silver needles from the wooden puppet, and walked out with anticipation.

He had longed for this moment for over a year. Now that he had finally joined an immortal sect, it was time to receive his cultivation techniques.

Thinking this, a pleased smile spread across Zhao Huaian's face.

Pushing open the door, he saw a large crowd already gathered outside, standing in neat queues.

"Brother Zhao, over here!"

Just as Zhao Huaian was about to join the end of the line, a cheerful voice called out from the front of the queue.

The speaker was Liu Bohu, who waved at Zhao Huaian, signaling him to come to the front.

The people behind Liu Bohu, though showing slight displeasure on their faces, seemed to be wary of something and didn't say much.

Zhao Huaian smiled slightly and walked forward without hesitation.

There were at least a hundred people at the front of the line. If he were to queue properly, it would definitely waste a lot of time.

Now that Liu Bohu was helping him cut in line, he could save a lot of time and use it to practice his cultivation techniques a few more times and study medical skills further.

As for whether cutting in line was unfair to those behind him...

Zhao Huaian just smiled.

If this were his previous life, in a world with complete laws, he certainly wouldn't do this.

But what kind of world was this?

The strong were respected, and the weak were like ants.

There were no laws or rules here; only strength and powerful cultivation were the true principles.