True Person Jianyun's voice echoed in the hall, and every word was clear and unmistakable.
"The garrison personnel are selected according to the regulations. Golden Core elders must be those who have not been there in the previous two rotations. Each peak of the inner sect must have at least one disciple of the Foundation Establishment Realm or above. The remaining quota will be filled up by inner disciple voluntarily."
He paused briefly and continued to announce the details, "For those who are determined to go, the sect will advance one thousand Merit Points per person in advance. They can exchange the required elixirs, talismans, Law Artifact materials and other resources at each of the sect's halls before departure. During the period of garrison, the trophies obtained from killing Devil Race at Wind and Snow Pass and the rewards obtained from completing the city gate mission will all belong to the individual."
Finally, he glanced at the entire audience. "If you are interested in participating, you can register at the Internal Affairs Hall Elder Sun after the meeting. The deadline is seven days."
"The meeting is dismissed!"
As these two words fell, the calm atmosphere in the hall was broken, replaced by low voices of discussion, gasps of air, and the sound of clothes rubbing against each other as they stood up quickly. Three hundred Foundation Establishment disciples, five Golden Core Elder E has been stationed for three years... This is almost 30% of the Flowing Cloud Sect's high-level combat power. Many disciples have dignified, hesitant, or eager to try expressions on their faces.
True Person Jianyun did not leave immediately. He raised his hand and waved, and dozens of streams of light flew out from his sleeves and accurately fell into the hands of every elder and disciple representative present.
Qin Tiexin caught the flying light and took out a warm white jade tablet, about the size of his palm. He Divine Sense poked it in and immediately felt a large amount of information pouring into his mind - pictures and texts, divided into categories, recording in detail the current situation The names and appearance characteristics of more than a dozen common Devil Race known to the human race include clear images, main attack methods, innate abilities, as well as proven weaknesses and restraint methods. The information is detailed, and it is obviously a summary of the experience gained by each sect with blood.
"You can study this jade tablet on your own and pass it on to the disciples in your respective peaks." True Person Jianyun's voice came, "I would also like to inform you that if anyone wants to study the characteristics of Devil Race in advance, you can apply to the mission pavilion after tomorrow and arrange to observe the Devil Race specimen to increase your knowledge."
After saying this, True Person Jianyun said no more, and disappeared from the main position in a flash.
After the discussion was over, the crowd began to disperse. Many people were walking and talking in low voices, and the topic was inseparable from the shocking news just announced and the heavy task.
Qin Tiexin and Nangong Yao followed the flow of people out of the hall. Neither of them spoke, but walked side by side in the direction of Luo Ling Peak. The mountain road was winding, and the bamboo forests on both sides were still green, but the atmosphere was completely different from when they came.
Returning to Luo Ling Peak, we walked into the tea room next to the courtyard where Nangong Yao lived. The interior was simple and elegant, with a faint scent of tranquility burning. The two sat opposite each other, with two cups of tea that Nangong Yao had brewed on hand on the low table in the middle, and the steam was rising.
The silence lasted for a long time, and the heat of the tea had faded a bit.
Nangong Yao picked up the tea cup, but did not drink it. She just gently rubbed the warm cup wall with her fingertips. She spoke first, and her voice was softer than usual. "You have heard it. Luo Ling Peak Now... the master has not returned from a long trip, Senior Brother Chen Xi has gone out to break through, Wu Zhen the master is a guest and is not among the conscripts."
She raised her head and looked at Qin Tiexin, her eyes clear and firm. "According to the sect's rules, at least one person must be present on each peak. So, I'm going."
Qin Tiexin has been listening quietly. Hearing the words, he shook his head and said in a calm but unquestionable tone, "Senior sister, I'll go."
Nangong Yao frowned immediately and put down the tea cup. "You are Qi Refining Sixth Layer. The sect has explicitly required Foundation Establishment Realm to be above. Wind and Snow Pass is not a martial arts ground where we usually practice, nor is it a secret realm guarded by elders. That is Northern Frontier The front line is where humans and demons fight. The most common Devil Soldier there is also equivalent to my human race Qi Refining Late Stage. Demon General level experts are often seen. Foundation Establishment Realm must form a team and be careful in it. If you go there, it is too dangerous."
Her words were fast and urgent, revealing undisguised worry.
Qin Tiexin waited for her to finish speaking before speaking slowly, her voice still steady but clear. "Senior sister, I have two reasons."
"First, I have personally killed Devil Race and have actual experience fighting them. I understand their fighting methods, am familiar with their kind of Blood Sha Qi, and know how to deal with them. Many Foundation Establishment Realm brothers and sisters may not have this experience."
"Second," he paused, "I don't need to go as a combat disciple. I can accompany him as a weapon refining assistant. I have been able to stably forge Middle-Grade Law Artifact, repairing inferior products, Middle-Grade Law Artifact is not a problem. Wind and Snow Pass ZThe environment is extremely cold, Devil Race's minions Sharpness are physically strong, Law Artifact's losses on the front line must be huge, and the task of repair and forging in the logistics must be arduous. Having one more weapon refiner who can get started will be beneficial to Guancheng's defense."
Nangong Yao was silent. She had to admit that everything Qin Tiexin said made sense. The record of killing Devil Race was real, and the identity of the mid-level weapon refiner was also recorded in the sect. As a logistics support staff, it can indeed circumvent the limitations of insufficient cultivation to a certain extent, and it can also play a practical role.
Qin Tiexin looked at the silent senior sister and continued, "Senior sister, before I left, Master asked me to 'take good care of my own cultivation'. I understand what Master means. Cultivation is not just about being locked up in cave abode, absorbing Spiritual Qi, and beating meat. Actual combat, life and death hardships, and seeking breakthroughs under pressure are also training. Although Wind and Snow Pass is dangerous, it also represents an opportunity. Hunting Devil Race can not only obtain Cultivation Resources, but also temper my combat skills and determination."
His eyes were calm and firm. "I can't live forever under the wings of my master, senior sister, and senior brother. I need to go out and face the wind and rain on my own. In three years, in that environment, I have the confidence to break through to Foundation Establishment."
The tea room fell into silence again. There was only the subtle "beep" sound of Ningshen incense burning.
Nangong Yao looked at Qin Tiexin steadily for a long time. The junior brother in front of him was still tall and tall, and his face was still young and even a little honest, but the light in his eyes had faded. She overcame the slight confusion when she first entered the sect, and became calm and tenacious, like a rock under a deep pool. She recalled all the experiences of her junior disciple after entering the sect: the bravery in the outer sect competition, the concentration day after day in the weapon refining room, the calm determination when facing powerful enemies...
Finally, she sighed softly and relaxed her shoulders slightly. She knew that she could not stop him. This junior brother seemed silent and dull, but in fact he was determined and determined. Once he decided on something, he would go on firmly.
"You're right." Nangong Yao's voice returned to its former crispness, but with a hint of complicated emotions, "The road to cultivation must be walked by yourself after all. You can go talk to the elder in charge of registration. If the elder agrees that you will accompany you as a weapon refiner... I won't stop you."
Qin Tiexin nodded, with a look of relief on his face. "Thank you, senior sister."
It's night.
Internal Affairs Hall is located on the east side of the main peak. On weekdays, it is responsible for the sect's material allocation, task Merit Points accounting, monthly distribution of disciples and other complex affairs. Tonight, the place is brightly lit and much busier than usual. There is a long queue outside the hall, all of them are inner disciple who come to consult or sign up to go to Wind and Snow Pass. Some people look excited, some look solemn, and some are hesitant.
Qin Tiexin lined up quietly at the end of the queue. The people in the team were puzzled that he, a disciple of the Qi Refinement Realm, had come. Some senior brothers recognized that this was the Qin Tiexin mentioned in the meeting. Qin Tiexin seemed not to hear it. While queuing up with the disciples, he took out a book to read the experience of refining the weapon.
About half an hour later, there were only a few disciples in front of Qin Tiexin. Through his figure, he could see that there was a separate desk there, and sitting behind him was an old man with a thin face and shrewd eyes who was wearing Internal Affairs Hall elder's clothing. It was Elder Sun and Foundation Establishment Late Stage who were responsible for the registration review.
Elder Sun spoke very quickly, answering various questions, and kept recording something in Jade Slip or the book in his hand.
When it was Qin Tiexin's turn, Elder Sun said without raising his head, "Name, peak to which he belongs, cultivation level, intention to register."
"Luo Ling Peak, Qin Tiexin, Qi Refining Sixth Layer." Qin Tiexin reported the name.
Elder Sun paused while recording the movements in his hand, raised his head, and his eyes fell on Qin Tiexin. He looked up and down and frowned slightly. "Qi Refining Sixth Layer? The sect requires disciples above Foundation Establishment Realm. You do not meet the basic conditions."
"Disciple understands." Qin Tiexin's expression remained unchanged, and he clearly stated the words he had prepared, "Although my disciple's cultivation is insufficient, there are two points that may make up for it: First, seven days ago at Mystic Rock Valley, the disciple single-handedly killed a Blood Devil that was damaged due to teleportation and whose strength dropped. Demon General, has some practical experience with Devil Race. Secondly, the disciple is already a mid-level weapon refiner and can forge and repair Middle-Grade Law Artifact. I am willing to accompany him as a weapon refiner auxiliary to contribute to Guancheng's logistics."
After listening to Elder Sun, the businesslike expression on his face faded away, revealing a look of deep thought. He had obviously also heard about the sect leader's commendation to Qin Tiexin in the meeting hall. He killed Devil Race Demon General. This record cannot be faked. The identity of the middle-grade weapon refiner is also documented in the sect weapon hall.
He put down the pen in his hand, leaned back slightly, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and carefully looked at Qin Tiexin again. The young man had a tall stature, a steady posture, calm eyes, and was neither humble nor overbearing. He was indeed unusual among the ordinary Qi Refining disciples.
"Qi Refining Sixth Layer, it is indeed against the rules to go as a combat disciple." Elder Sun said slowly, "But if you join the army as a weapon refiner and as a logistic support staff..." He seemed to be weighing the pros and cons.
Wind and Snow Pass On the front line, Law Artifact loss is indeed a long-standing problem. Having one more capable weapon refiner, even if it is only mid-level, can reduce a lot of pressure. Moreover, this boy has the courage and actual combat ability to kill Devil Race. In a place like Guancheng, his survivability may be stronger than that of some disciples who have no cultivation and lack of fighting skills.
After a while, Elder Sun seemed to have made a decision. He took out a book from under the desk that was slightly different from the disciple registration form next to him, opened a new page, and took out a special ink pen.
"Logistics support personnel, especially weapon refiners, have different rules for accompanying them." Elder Sun looked at Qin Tiexin and said in a serious tone, "You need to sign a contract, and you need to complete a fixed amount of Law Artifact forging or repair tasks every month, and your contribution will be converted according to the difficulty of the task. In wartime, you may need to work urgently, and you must not shirk. The conditions in the city are difficult, and the weapon refining environment is far inferior to that of the Zongmen Weapon Palace. You need to be able to overcome this. Is it possible for you to do this?"
Qin Tiexin spoke out one word without any hesitation:
"Yes."