Couldn't I go by myself?

The pavilion was filled with the smoke of tea.

Hearing the girl's words.

True Lord Linghan raised his relaxed eyebrows slightly.

He held his teacup, his expression becoming more serious. After pondering for a long time, he slowly said, "Although Dao-Integration Material are quite precious, ordinary Dao-Integration Material are not actually that difficult to produce unless they are of the highest grade."

"It's just a pity that Dao-Integration Material can only be bestowed upon their disciples by the elders of each peak. As a guest elder, young friend Jiang... I'm afraid..."

The words were left unsaid, but the meaning was clear.

Jiang Yuechu remained calm and showed no surprise.

She was prepared for this.

Although the fact that the Nine Great Dao Sects do not prohibit other human forces from entering the Immortal God Grotto-Abode shows that the Dao Sect are not actually stingy, but rather have the demeanor of a great sect and genuinely consider the needs of humanity...

However, this does not mean that the sect is willing to give away its own resources to an outsider without any official status.

It's like a friend asking for ten million; you would naturally agree without hesitation.

I promised to give it to you when I have it.

Anyway, not now.

But if they ask for ten thousand, then we can't agree so easily.

Because I really did have ten thousand in my pocket.

Since she couldn't obtain the Dao-Integration Material, Jiang Yuechu turned to ask, "What about the Five-Qi Treasure Land?"

"Five-Qi Treasure Land... there are a few within the sect at present."

True Lord Linghan put down his teacup and said solemnly, "Ordinary inner disciple, if they accumulate enough merit or have something of corresponding value to exchange for it, can go to the Five-Qi Treasure Land to condense their Dao Chess Piece. As a guest elder, young friend Jiang can naturally do the same as inner disciple."

"But... with your natural talent and foundation, He Bi rush to settle for Five-Qi Treasure Land?"

True Lord Linghan sighed, his words carrying a hint of sincere advice. "If you are willing to become a disciple of any elder in the sect, obtaining this Dao-Integration Material is merely a matter of a word."

"For cultivators in this world, once they have condensed the chess pieces, every step becomes increasingly difficult. If they were to rush things and choose ordinary Five-Qi Treasure Land, wouldn't they be needlessly severing their future path to enlightenment?"

After saying that.

True Lord Linghan stared intently at Jiang Yuechu.

He genuinely didn't want to see such talent wasted on mediocrity by settling for two sons.

But Jiang Yuechu is no ordinary person.

Once the Dao Chess Piece are formed, there will be plenty of opportunities to improve their quality later.

Even with a sufficient number of Demon, carrying sixteen Immortal-Grade Dao Chess Piece wouldn't be difficult.

Why should we care about these things?

Think these things through.

Jiang Yuechu ignored the other party's advice and casually asked, "Tell me more about this treasure land."

Seeing that she wasn't listening, True Lord Linghan's worry deepened.

However, he still explained honestly, "The Five-Qi Treasure Land is managed by the Deacon Hall. As long as you show your identity token and hand over enough exchange items, someone there will naturally take you there."

"I see..."

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Jiang Yuechu didn't plan to stay any longer.

She stood up, gave a slight bow, and said, "Thank you for the reminder. Goodbye."

Seeing the girl get up to leave.

True Lord Linghan couldn't help but remind him, "Um, young friend Jiang... condensing Dao Chess Piece is no small matter. You should think it over again."

Jiang Yuechu didn't turn around, she just waved casually.

"I'll consider it."

Jiang Yuechu did not linger anywhere else and went straight to the Trial Hall.

The main hall was extremely spacious.

The hall was bustling with noise, and various colored Streak of Light rose and fell erratically.

Although the Azure Boundary Sect has been facing a shortage of capable successors in recent years.

However, it is still one of the Nine Great Dao Sects, with strict rules and regulations.

Disciples from both the inner and outer sects shuttled back and forth, exchanging experiences or exchanging pills and magical Law Treasure, their steps hurried and continuous.

Jiang Yuechu, dressed in a snow-white robe, stood quietly in a corner of the main hall.

Such a stunningly beautiful new face naturally attracted many subtle glances.

Her face was aloof and her aura was unassuming; no one recognized which peak she belonged to.

No one dared to approach and strike up a conversation.

Jiang Yuechu stood still, not in a hurry, but instead lowered her eyes slightly, lost in thought.

The two paths mentioned by True Lord Linghan are actually not difficult to take.

You can either exchange it for sect merits or for treasures of equal value.

But for Jiang Yuechu right now...

If you choose the first option...

She was new to the area and had no achievements to speak of.

My only trip to Yellow Mountain City was a hassle, and I ended up being tricked by that girl Lin Feiyan into going to Immortal-Staying Valley instead.

He didn't return to the sect with Chen Yuan and the others for the handover at all.

It was all for nothing; I didn't gain anything at all.

That leaves only the second option.

Jiang Yuechu subtly raised her hand and pressed the Storage Bag at her waist.

Don't be fooled by her ruthless methods and otherworldly demeanor.

But when it comes to actually calculating their assets...

They were dirt poor.

Most of their belongings remained in the Great Tang Dynasty.

The only things I can show off right now are the Ten Directions Mountain and River Staff, the mid-grade Spirit Artifact robe, and the high-grade Spirit Sword.

These can be exchanged for a spot in an ordinary Five-Qi Treasure Land.

I really can't bear to part with it.

Thinking about this...

Jiang Yuechu's eye twitched slightly.

Oh shit...

Jiang Yuechu, oh Jiang Yuechu.

They're dirt poor, what's with the pretense of being magnanimous?!

If only I had known.

They should have obediently followed Chen Yuan and the others back then to hand over this training mission.

Now look what's happened; they're empty-handed and don't even have the qualifications to go to the Five-Qi Treasure Land.

She gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

Suppress the barely perceptible hint of annoyance in my heart.

It seems that I still need to gain some experience first.

While you're at it, loot a bit during your training trip; that's how you accumulate more valuable assets.

Thinking of this...

Without lingering, I started walking straight ahead.

There were many people inside the hall.

Long queues formed in front of several long tables.

Jiang Yuechu glanced around casually and chose a line to join at the end.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The disciples at the front took the wooden plaques and left.

It was finally her turn.

Behind the long table sat a renowned disciple in blue robes, who was on duty, flipping through the scrolls without even looking up.

"Cultivation level, name, identity, and what kind of training do you want to undertake?"

Jiang Yuechu stepped forward. "Second Rank of Chess-Player, Jiang Yuechu, guest elder... Do you have any demon-slaying training?"

The disciple in blue paused slightly as he flipped through the register.

She looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

However, being able to serve in the Trial Hall meant that he naturally knew the inner workings of the sect, so he dared not ask too many questions.

Their attitude immediately became more respectful.

After rummaging through the case files at hand for a moment, he pulled out a few wooden plaques.

"Replying to your question, Elder Guest, there have been several demon-slaying training missions recently. Demon have been appearing on the outskirts of Falling Cloud City, requiring five disciples to eliminate them..."

Jiang Yuechu listened quietly.

His brows gradually furrowed.

Most demon-slaying trials have a minimum number of participants required.

Those without a number requirement were all relatively simple tasks.

Not only were the merits awarded minimal, but they weren't even given any demonic hair.

Adding the time spent traveling back and forth, it's a complete waste of time.

Jiang Yuechu rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

"Can't I go through these trials by myself?"