Gains from the Secret Realm
They wondered if teaching them was too tiring. Although Mr. Lin was actually just a mouthpiece for his elders, judging from how skillfully and effortlessly he explained things to them, he must have been studying and practicing even harder than they had behind the scenes.
As Lin Xiao became increasingly unkempt, the people of East Village's admiration for him grew stronger day by day.
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Five days have passed, and the sect recruitment conference in Yuanling City is nearing its end, but the Yuanling City remains as lively as ever.
The recruitment of new members by the top sects has ended, with the majority of those who were not selected being rejected. This is when the smaller sects begin to take action, trying to select the best among the rejected candidates to join their own sects.
This happens every five years.
However, this year seems to be slightly different from previous years.
This year, not only have many children who failed the selection been left in the city with their elders to await selection by the minor sects, but in the past two days, many Rogue Cultivator from outside the city have also gathered in Yuanling City.
Those with more money would spend some Spirit Stone to stay in the city, while those with less money would rest temporarily in the small towns outside the city.
These Rogue Cultivator had all received news a few days ago that a sect here was recruiting new members, but the restrictions on candidates were very lenient. There were no age restrictions, and even the variety of one's Spirit Root didn't matter.
As for the specific recruitment requirements, it is said that one only needs to pass the sect's on-site assessment.
Such generous conditions greatly appealed to many Rogue Cultivator who longed for the protection of a sect.
However, it was ultimately an obscure little sect, so only Rogue Cultivator from the surrounding areas of Yuanling City came, and it did not attract people from other cities.
At first, many people were skeptical of the "Lingxian Sect," which they had never heard of before. After all, very few people had heard of this sect, and it had no reputation whatsoever. Many people worried that it might be a conspiracy.
However, well-informed sources revealed that the sect was guaranteed by the Yuan Household, making it a legitimate sect and implying that there was no conspiracy involved.
While the Yuan Household might not carry as much weight in other cities, in Yuanling City, Yuan Household influence and the reputation Yuan Household 've built up over the years make the information Yuan Household provide highly trusted by those who have long lived in the Yuanling City.
As soon as Mo Yuanjiao emerged from the secret realm, he saw Yuan Zhiyun waiting at the entrance.
"Fellow Daoist Mo, you've finally come out." Mo Yuanjiao Yuan Zhiyun. "The recruitment information you had released earlier has already generated a lot of information about independent Rogue Cultivator waiting outside the city. I forgot to discuss this with you beforehand. We've already arranged for some people to go to the waiting area as a preliminary introduction. Would you like to decide whether to take them there today to begin the assessment or tomorrow?"
Still reeling from the events in the secret realm, Mo Yuanjiao blinked, remembering that they had asked the Yuan Household for help with recruitment while they were in the secret realm...
"Oh, okay, we'll wait a moment, Uncle Yuan, and then we'll go with you." Mo Yuanjiao said, his mind still on the pile of Green Jade Bamboo Shoot he had dug up in the secret realm, the jade spirit honey he had picked, and all the other hauls he had gathered. He wanted to share them with Uncle Yuan later.
However, he had barely finished speaking when he received a telepathic message from Yuan Jinsheng.
"Yuanjiao, let's go back to the city first, and then we'll meet at the Yuan Household."
Mo Yuanjiao was stunned for a moment. He turned to look at Yuan Zhiyun, who had been waiting beside him after hearing his words, clearly unaware that Yuan Jinsheng had already come out.
He then said, "Forget it, let's not wait any longer, let's go back to your house first."
Yuan Zhiyun was somewhat puzzled by his sudden change of decision, but she didn't ask. She simply nodded in agreement and turned around to return to the city with him.
On the way, Mo Yuanjiao asked Yuan Zhiyun if she could arrange for someone to pick up the others from the Foundation Establishment Realm secret realm. Yuan Zhiyun said she had already made arrangements, and Mo Yuanjiao was relieved to return home.
After the two entered the city and approached the Yuan Household, Yuan Jinsheng, dressed simply in gray, quietly appeared beside them, looking completely inconspicuous. He followed the two into the Yuan Household.
"Uncle Yuan, what happened?" As soon as he entered the Yuan Household, Mo Yuanjiao asked Yuan Jinsheng beside him impatiently.
After they made contact in the Green Jade Secret Realm, they initially planned to meet up, but both of them encountered some problems that delayed them. Later, Yuan Jinsheng fell into an isolated space within the secret realm and lost contact after that.
When Mo Yuanjiao first came out, he was a little worried about whether Yuan Jinsheng could get out of the secret realm smoothly, and wanted to wait for him at the exit. But he didn't expect that Yuan Jingsheng not only came out, but also came out earlier than him.
Yuan Jinsheng did not answer him first, but turned to Yuan Zhiyun and said, "This matter is somewhat complicated, and I ask the Yuan Household to keep it a secret from others."
Yuan Zhiyun had no idea what he was talking about, and only nodded subconsciously. "Alright, whatever it is, my Yuan Household will not reveal it to outsiders. Shall I take you to Senior Liu's courtyard so you can talk there?"
Yuan Jinsheng nodded.
After Yuan Zhiyun led them to Liu Chun's residence, she left to report back to the patriarch.
This courtyard was allocated to Liu Chun by the Yuan Household as his residence in Yuanling City, which also made it convenient for him to take care of his younger sister, Liu Qin.
Liu Qin was resting at the moment. Liu Chun was a little surprised to see them return. "Didn't you say you would be busy recruiting people after leaving the secret realm? Why are you here at this time? Is something the matter?"
The two followed Liu Chun into the main hall and took their seats. Yuan Jinsheng thought for a moment, then raised his hand to set up an isolation barrier around him before facing the two. He didn't speak, but slowly unleashed the aura of his cultivation level.
At first, Liu Chun and Mo Yuanjiao were somewhat confused, but they were surprised when they felt the increasingly strong aura emanating from Yuan Jinsheng Jingsheng.
"This is... the Nascent Soul Realm?!"
"Uncle Yuan, you've broken through to the Nascent Soul!"
Yuan Jinsheng's face beamed with joy, and he nodded with a smile in his eyes, saying, "Yes, I encountered fortuitous opportunity in that secret realm and successfully broke through to the Nascent Soul."
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yuan!" Liu Chun raised his hand in congratulations.
Mo Yuanjiao also stood up and circled Yuan Jinsheng twice, repeatedly saying "Impressive."
However, Yuan Jinsheng said, "But many people were eyeing this fortuitous opportunity at the time, and it wasn't just about cultivation; I also obtained a treasure from it... It was really too risky outside the secret realm at the time, so as soon as I came out, I quickly hid in the distance and waited." He was explaining to Mo Yuanjiao why he hadn't shown himself outside the secret realm earlier.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chun nodded repeatedly, agreeing that this was indeed the right thing to do and avoided many potential dangers.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan did the right thing. It's good to keep your wealth out of sight. Our foundation here is still weak, so it's a good thing to be more careful."