"This is even more impressive!" The warehouse steward's smile faded a little, and his tone grew solemn. "If this system really can be strictly enforced, then all major sect affairs concerning the disciples' immediate interests, such as the exact fixed base output or revisions to the various rules, will have to be brought before this general assembly of disciples, for the representatives to discuss and decide together! A miners' representative like you will certainly get to speak and tell them about our miners' difficulties and demands!"
"And what about this disciple promotion and selection system?" The squad leader grew more excited the more he heard, feeling as though a whole new door was slowly opening before him.
"Well, that's even more complicated, and it's closely tied to those points." The warehouse steward kept them in suspense. Only when he saw everyone staring at him eagerly did he chuckle and say, "But even if I told you more, you might not understand it yet.
"Let me give you the bottom line. I just did a few calculations in my head and made a rough estimate. My friend, if this new system really goes ahead, given your current standing among the miners and how hard you work, you should be among the first to advance directly to Inner Sect Disciple on the very day this selection system officially takes effect!
"Work a little harder and cultivate diligently for another six months or a year, and becoming a True Inheritor Disciple won't be out of the question either!"
"What did you say?!" The squad leader looked as though he had been struck by lightning. In his shock, he grabbed the warehouse steward's arm and cried out, "I... I can become an Inner Sect Disciple too? Even... even a True Inheritor Disciple?! Is... is