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Western Continent.
Red Sun Sect, outer sect.
Today was the day the outer sect's new disciples entered the Spirit Gathering Array to sense spiritual energy and cleanse their spiritual apertures.
Figures streamed endlessly along the mountain path.
The long line stretched from dawn until the sun set behind the western hills.
At last.
As the final few disciples entered the array, the once-noisy square gradually fell quiet.
The deacon in charge of the matter raised his head and glanced at the darkening sky, exhaustion evident between his brows.
"Last one, Lin Huaian."
"Hand over your disciple jade token for identity verification."
Hearing this, Lin Huaian, who stood at the very end of the line, immediately strode forward.
After standing for so long, his legs had gone somewhat numb, but he still wore a smile as he respectfully handed over his jade token.
The deacon lowered his head and gave it a glance.
"Mm, no problem."
Lin Huaian took back the jade token, but he did not leave immediately.
Instead, he reached for the cloth pouch at his waist.
The next moment.
A green spiritual herb carrying a faint medicinal fragrance appeared in his palm.
The deacon's gaze shifted, and he immediately frowned.
"What are you doing? The sect forbids private—"
"Deacon, it's only a Clear Heart Grass."
Lin Huaian lowered his voice, an embarrassed smile appearing on his face.
"You've been busy all day, Deacon. I imagine it has taken quite a toll on your mind. This item calms the qi and nourishes the spirit. This disciple merely happened to obtain it."
"This is just a small token of my respect. It isn't anything valuable."
As he spoke, he added quietly.
"Don't worry,