Senior Brother Qin, do you want a beauty?

Even with the increased difficulty, it was nothing to Qin Dongcheng.

After intentionally failing a few times, Qin Dongcheng finally refined one Blood-Replenishing Pill and one Golden Wound Pill, successfully passing the assessment.

At this moment, the written exam scores were out; Qin Dongcheng had passed that as well, earning an official disciple token.

Unlike the grey token of a chore disciple, the official disciple token was white, looked much more refined, and possessed a few additional functions.

Official disciples were further divided into different ranks: outer sect disciples, inner sect disciples, and core disciples. Qin Dongcheng was currently an outer sect disciple, the lowest rank among official disciples.

Even so, he could receive ten sect contribution points, one Blood-Replenishing Pill, and three taels of silver every month. His benefits far exceeded those of a chore disciple, and most of the time, he only needed to focus on cultivation, completing just one mission per month.

These missions were optional, though mandatory ones were occasionally issued. For instance, with the current demon unrest, the Mission Hall had distributed many mandatory tasks.

However, as an alchemy apprentice, even the mandatory missions were mostly related to refining pills or medicine, and one could even hire other disciples to help complete them, meaning there was basically no significant danger.

Most importantly, as an outer sect disciple, he was eligible to reside in Osmanthus Garden and would be allocated a courtyard of his own, ensuring his safety.

When choosing his home, Qin Dongcheng specifically selected a courtyard on the outskirts of Osmanthus Garden rather than one in the center; after all, he had many secrets he didn't want others to know.

Finding a remote spot with few surrounding courtyards would be much safer.

Some might worry about being targeted by demons, but the probability was low because Osmanthus Garden was similar to the residential complexes of his past life, yet far more heavily guarded.

The entire Osmanthus Garden spanned dozens of square kilometers, practically a city in its own right, surrounded by hundred-meter-high walls that firmly protected the area.

Most of the patrol teams guarded the walls to prevent incursions by demons and monsters, while a smaller portion patrolled within the garden. Whether in the bustling areas or the remote outskirts, the frequency of patrols was roughly the same.

Therefore, in terms of safety, there was little difference between the interior and the exterior.

Furthermore, because he chose a courtyard on the outskirts, it was exceptionally spacious, covering several hundred square meters.

With three courtyards deep, rockeries, ponds, small bridges, gardens, a training room, an alchemy room, and a bathing room, it had everything one could need; the conditions were far superior to his bamboo hut.

Many chore disciples referred to Osmanthus Garden as the "Inner City," while the area outside was the "Outer City," where the bamboo hut Qin Dongcheng previously lived in was located.

Many chore disciples struggled their entire lives just to move into the Inner City.

Such a vast courtyard was more than enough for a family of dozens, let alone just Qin Dongcheng.

However, these courtyards were designed for families; many official disciples would marry and have children in Osmanthus Garden, eventually expanding their households, so a small yard would certainly not suffice.

As an official disciple of the Five Elements Sect, his status and standing far exceeded what ordinary people could imagine; in his past life, he would have been even more powerful than a so-called civil servant.

If an official disciple were sent to serve in a local government, they could easily hold a high-ranking position in a county, which showed just how significant the status of an official disciple was.

Moreover, Qin Dongcheng had qualified as an official disciple in his capacity as an alchemy apprentice, so his status was slightly higher than that of an ordinary official disciple, and his benefits were naturally better.

Osmanthus Garden was merely the residence for official disciples of the Five Elements Sect in the Bamboo Forest Valley region. There were many similar residential areas elsewhere, and even better ones located within the Five Elements Mountain Range, which only inner sect disciples and above could inhabit.

With layers of division and strict hierarchy, one simply lacked the qualifications for certain benefits without the corresponding status.

Now that he was an official disciple, he no longer needed to tend to those herb fields. From now on, he only needed to complete one mission per month, or he could complete several at once to free up time to focus on his own affairs.

When he moved, many chore disciples came to help, especially those who had received guidance from Qin Dongcheng.

Liu Yuan had wanted to come as well, but he received news that his son, Liu Xiao, had been killed by demons while performing a mandatory sect mission, and he needed to go collect the body.

Having to bury his own son, Liu Yuan naturally could not come; he went to collect his son's remains in tears, looking as if he had aged several decades in an instant.

Seeing such a tragic sight, Qin Dongcheng naturally felt a sense of sorrow, which only strengthened his resolve not to go out and slay demons.

It was better to stay in the Bamboo Forest Valley; he absolutely must not leave, lest he encounter life-threatening danger.

One only has one life, and once it is lost, it is gone. With his Heaven Rewards Diligence System cheat, he didn't need to risk his life outside to earn resources and treasures.

Upon arriving at Qin Dongcheng's new home, the group of chore disciples was stunned.

"Is this the residence of an official disciple? It's so huge, even bigger than the home of the richest man in our town, and so refined! If I could become an official disciple in this lifetime and own a place like this, I'd have no regrets."

"Don't even think about it. Besides being a martial artist, Brother Qin is also an alchemy apprentice, which is why he was allocated such a good house. Ordinary official disciples don't get places this nice."

"This place is truly wonderful. Brother Qin is amazing; he became an official disciple in only a year, and he's an alchemy apprentice to boot. If only we could be as capable as Brother Qin."

"Enough chatter, hurry up and help Brother Qin clean up. Once the things are put away, we need to buy the necessary supplies quickly so we don't delay Brother Qin's settling in."

"Brother Qin, would you like to buy a few young, pretty maidservants? Otherwise, this courtyard will feel too empty. With the recent demon invasions, things are chaotic everywhere, and many young, beautiful girls have come near our Bamboo Forest Valley. You can buy a clever and capable one for just a dozen taels of silver."

"That's right, that's right! I saw some a few days ago, and some of those girls are so beautiful they look like they stepped out of a painting. With Brother Qin's conditions, many girls would want to follow you. You could even marry a few of them, and life would be so comfortable."

As they spoke, the group actually prepared to pool their money to buy a stunning maidservant for Qin Dongcheng as a way to repay him for his guidance over these past days.

He quickly refused; he had too many secrets, and it was better to live alone. He would consider taking multiple wives and concubines only after he had sufficient strength.

Or perhaps, a harem of three palaces and six courtyards?