"Yes, I can't figure it out either. That's why I've come to consult you, Grand Elder. The formation at the mountain gate is almost complete."
"Should we send some people to look for Junior Brother Chen and the others, find out what's happened, and learn more about the Outside World? We could also announce to the people of the Outside World that Shangqing Palace will be openly recruiting disciples."
Lin Xiangzhuang looked at Kong Yanhua and spoke.
Kong Yanhua gave it a little thought, then nodded. "Very well. There's only a little finishing work left on the mountain gate formation, so we don't need that many people."
"Later, send some people to look for Elder Chen and the others and find out what's happened. Have them announce that Shangqing Palace will be openly recruiting disciples."
He paused briefly, then added, "Have each disciple we send out take some Tianyuan Spiritual Tablets with them, too. If they encounter anyone who can pass the test of a Tianyuan Spiritual Tablet, they can take them in right away."
"Being tested directly by a Tianyuan Spiritual Tablet requires exceptionally high aptitude. Anyone who passes, even with the lowest rating, can be considered quite talented."
"Let's recruit as many of the most talented people in the Outside World as we can first. As for the rest, even if some exceptional talents slip through the cracks, we can make up for it through the open recruitment."
"As long as we bring most of the most talented people in the Outside World into Shangqing Palace, once they come into their own, our palace will have no choice but to flourish!"
"Yes. I'll go make the arrangements now."
Lin Xiangzhuang answered at once.
"Mm. Go ahead."
Kong Yanhua waved him away.
Only after Lin Xiangzhuang had left did