'What an unexpected windfall...'
Jiang Yang left the great hall in rather high spirits after receiving his reward.
His spirit sense swept around the jade vial, revealing a plump, round Pill inside, purple tinged with green and glowing with a lustrous sheen.
After putting the Pill into his Storage Bag, Jiang Yang followed the path he had taken up and left Pure Etiquette Peak.
He had just reached the mountain gateway when Yu Xiuyuan came riding the wind from afar and called out:
"Wait a moment, Junior Brother Jiang. Let me see you off."
Jiang Yang stopped, turned, and cupped his hands.
"I know the way, Senior Brother Yu. There's no need to stand on ceremony."
"It's no trouble. Let me walk you down."
Yu Xiuyuan waved aside his concern and led Jiang Yang down the mountain.
After accompanying him all the way to the foot of the mountain, Yu Xiuyuan stopped and advised him:
"If you're interested in our Pure Etiquette Peak, Junior Brother Jiang, make sure you perform well at the year-end Court Examination."
"Once I return, I'll ask my master to keep an eye on you. This pill is precious, so don't sell it. Take it yourself and break through to the late stage, and your chances of being selected for the peak will increase considerably."
Yu Xiuyuan patiently explained everything to Jiang Yang, going into detail on every aspect.
Jiang Yang had not actually decided whether he wanted to join Pure Etiquette Peak, but seeing how sincere Yu Xiuyuan was, he could only nod for now.
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Yu. I'll be sure to work hard."
"Good. Then I hope our next meeting will be on Pure Etiquette Peak."
Yu Xiuyuan's eyes shone as he patted Jiang Yang's shoulder, quietly placing his