Joining the Candle Cult, a Sudden Rise in Status, Prospective Elder, Inheriting an Estate!

Shi Yufei had been born poor and lowly. By a fortunate twist of fate, he had stepped onto the martial path. After years of scrambling and struggling, tasting every bitterness and hardship, he had achieved what he had today. He often pitied and mourned himself, lamenting how difficult every step had been. His origins and family background had obstructed the road ahead.

He saw that Li Xian remained unruffled by honor or disgrace, a temperament truly rare to find. Moreover, the Wraith Spear was quite extraordinary and deeply fated with the Candle Cult. Chu Liuqing had lofty standards and thought little of Li Xian. Yet Shi Yufei rather liked him; recalling his own past experiences, he was willing to lend him a hand.

He said, "Actually... it is not only Venerable Chu who possesses a Candle Decree. I have one as well."

With a turn of his palm, a black token lay quietly in his hand.

Li Xian had already guessed that Chief Envoy Shi intended to recruit him into the Candle Cult. He pondered, I have already entered the Flower Cage Sect. Entering the Candle Cult as well would not be impossible. Though I have reached the Second Martial Realm, I lack the ability to develop independently. First, I must survive; only then can I seek anything else.

He remained silent.

Shi Yufei said, "It is only that my Candle Decree is far inferior to Venerable Chu's. The Flower Cage Sect holds an extremely low status within the Candle Cult. Look at this Candle Decree—the reverse bears a 'flower' pattern, marking its source and showing who bestowed it. If you receive this Candle Decree, then should you encounter Candle Cult members in the future and show one another your tokens, they will immediately know you came from the Flower