The flying vessel carried the three of them swiftly to the northern part of Black Turtle Lake.
Here, there was a relatively flat stretch of land, upon which more than a dozen towering palace-like structures stood.
The flying vessel landed before the tallest palace. Liu Jingtao put it away and said, "This is the Council Hall, where the sect's higher-ups discuss matters.
"The Affairs Hall is on the left. It manages the sect's disciples.
"The Executive Hall is on the right. It is where the Great Elder handles affairs large and small within the sect.
"If you two wish to join the Town Sea Sect, you must first obtain the Great Elder's approval, then report to the Affairs Hall.
"Only after receiving your respective Identity Tokens can you be considered official members of the Town Sea Sect."
Wang Daoyuan cupped his hands. "My wife and I have only just arrived and know none of the rules. We ask the Vice Hall Master for your guidance."
Liu Jingtao smiled. "No matter. With Master protecting you, so long as you do not violate the Town Sea Sect's rules, no one will be able to make things difficult for you.
"Let us first pay a visit to the Great Elder. He is one of Sect Master Howling Wind True Monarch's people, and he does not get along with Master.
"They may deliberately give us trouble, but Master has already spoken. He would not dare disregard Master's face.
"Just follow me. You need not say anything. I will handle all the matters for you."
Liu Jingtao led the way, and the three entered the Executive Hall.
At this time, there was only one cultivator in the Executive Hall. His temples were streaked with gray, and he sat behind a desk reading documents.
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