Lu Mian took the three slender incense sticks, placed them in the burner before the deity's statue, and respectfully bowed three times.
"All done."
"From now on, you are an outer disciple of our Sunflame Dao Sect."
"I hope you will remember the teachings of our Sunflame Sect. You must not let the mortal world fall into the great darkness again."
Elder Yu spoke solemnly.
"This disciple will remember."
Lu Mian nodded with a solemn expression.
"Then there's nothing else."
"Off you go."
Elder Yu said with a chuckle.
Lu Mian was somewhat taken aback.
The initiation ceremony was over just like that?
He had expected the Sunflame Sect's initiation ceremony to be far more elaborate and demanding.
Qi San was used to it. "Sorry for the trouble, Elder Yu. We'll be on our way."
"Boy, come spar with me when you have time," Elder Yu called after him.
He practiced the Tortoise-Snake Fist himself, so he felt a little more affinity for Lu Mian, who practiced the same art.
"I certainly will." Lu Mian nodded and left the Doctrine Transmission Palace with Qi San.
"It seems Elder Yu has taken a liking to you."
"That's a good thing."
"He may not concern himself with worldly affairs, but his standing is very high."
Qi San's words seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
"Perhaps it's because Elder Yu also practices the Tortoise-Snake Fist."
"Supervisor Qi, where are we going next?"
Lu Mian asked curiously.
"Next is the Spirit Sun Tower."
"If you want martial arts manuals, weapons, or pills, you can come here. The prices are lower than outside."
"Then there's..."
Qi San took Lu Mian on a tour of the entire Sunflame Daoist Grounds.
Their final stop was Lu Mian's residence.
At Lu Mian's request, he had specifically arranged a