Develop His Talent Soon and Contribute to the Mystic One Sect

"Have you come because I'm about to join Hidden Origin Peak as well?"

A day later, Lu Changzhi revisited an old haunt, returning once more to Luo Zhen's courtyard.

This time, however, he came as Luo Shenghuan.

"If so, these jade talismans contain my carefully recorded experiences. You need only pay a little something, and you may take them."

Luo Zhen took out several jade talismans and placed them on the table, looking at Lu Changzhi.

After their two encounters, Lu Changzhi had come to realize something.

Luo Zhen was certainly no honest, upright man.

At the very least, he was not as good as Xu Kun had said.

"No need." Lu Changzhi shook his head and transmitted his voice:

"I've come today to offer you an opportunity."

Luo Zhen glanced at Lu Changzhi and shook his head:

"I know why you're here. You should give up."

"I, Luo Zhen, am utterly loyal to the sect. This sort of test of yours is quite pointless."

Lu Changzhi was not surprised.

He raised a hand and placed a storage ring on the table.

"You'd better take a look."

Luo Zhen still wore an expression that said, "This is quite pointless."

But when he inspected the contents of the storage ring, his expression tightened slightly.

Inside were some rather precious cultivation resources, as well as a Mystic One Sect identity token.

There was also a distinctive leaf, emerald green, with an unusual pattern of veins that gave off a peculiar feeling.

"Have you ever heard of Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves?" Lu Changzhi's voice transmission came at just the right moment.

Luo Zhen's gaze sharpened. A moment later, he chuckled:

"Why must you lie to me? Something so miraculous..."

Before he could finish, Lu Changzhi cut him off:

"Brew it and try it yourself. You'll know whether I'm lying."

Luo Zhen thought for a moment, then rose and got to work.

The instant he drank the tea, shock flashed through his eyes.

This feeling...

Heaven and earth became clear, as though clouds and mist had been swept aside. His heart was clearer than ever before in his life, and everything around him seemed to hold hidden mysteries, unfolding before his eyes.

Time passed bit by bit.

"Well?"

Lu Changzhi asked through voice transmission.

Luo Zhen took a deep breath and stared intently at Lu Changzhi:

"How much more of this do you have?"

Lu Changzhi smiled. "No need to rush. Let's discuss our terms first."

Luo Zhen nodded. "Let's hear them."

"Leave the Five Symbols Sect and join my Mystic One Sect as a disciple."

"If you agree, we can continue our discussion."

Luo Zhen looked at Lu Changzhi for a moment. "What treatment would I receive if I joined the Mystic One Sect?"

"You should know that I'm already a true disciple of the Five Symbols Sect, and before long, I'll be able to join Hidden Origin Peak."

"The Mystic One Sect may be the number one sect, but if the terms are worse, it wouldn't be worth going."

Lu Changzhi smiled at that and said:

"Of course. The weak depend on sects, while the strong choose them. The fact that Hidden Origin Peak has taken an interest in you already shows that you are exceptional."

"I can assure you that if you join my Mystic One Sect, your treatment will be no worse than it is now. If you can prove your talent, becoming the sect master's personal disciple and competing to become the next sect master are not out of the question."

"You should understand that being a true disciple of the number one sect is better than your current position."

Luo Zhen's eyes flickered. He asked:

"How many Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves can you give me?"

"Swear to come with me and join the Mystic One Sect, and I'll give you another ten leaves."

"Too few." Luo Zhen shook his head. "I'm about to join Hidden Origin Peak. You should all have seen for yourselves at the Flower Spirit Sect what kind of strength Gu Chen of Hidden Origin Peak possesses."

"Fifteen leaves." Lu Changzhi gave Luo Zhen a long look:

"You should know just how precious Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves are."

"I'm only here to pass on a message. This is the most I can offer."

"Think it over. Give me your answer within three days."

After Lu Changzhi left, Luo Zhen took a deep breath and looked at the storage ring he had left behind.

"As expected of the Mystic One Sect. They really have wealth to throw around."

He was somewhat delighted at that moment.

He had thought it was merely a test from the sect, but it had turned out to be real—and from the Mystic One Sect, no less.

This was the foremost of the six great powers, and now it was personally seeking to recruit him.

More laughable still, the other party had probably truly believed that he would be able to cultivate on Hidden Origin Peak.

In truth, he knew very well.

There was practically no chance of him joining Hidden Origin Peak.

He could only remain a true disciple.

Now, another opportunity to climb higher had presented itself before him.

Even if he remained a true disciple, moving from the Five Symbols Sect to the Mystic One Sect would undoubtedly be a step up.

And there was also the chance to compete for the position of the sect master's personal disciple.

With the help of Dao Comprehension Tea, it was not impossible to try.

All in all.

The opportunity was great!

Just one day later, Lu Changzhi came again.

"Did you bring the tea leaves?"

Luo Zhen got straight to the point.

Lu Changzhi looked at Luo Zhen. "I can give them to you, but you must swear an oath to heaven."

"Fine."

After hearing the terms of the oath, Luo Zhen nodded in agreement.

Lu Changzhi then took out fifteen Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves and looked at Luo Zhen.

Luo Zhen glanced at them, then spoke:

"I, Luo Zhen, swear on my life that after becoming a disciple of the Mystic One Sect, I will remain loyal to the Mystic One Sect for the rest of my life and never betray it. I will strive to demonstrate my talent, seek the Mystic One Sect's attention and cultivation, develop my talent as soon as possible, and contribute my own strength to the Mystic One Sect."

When he finished, Luo Zhen looked at Lu Changzhi and said:

"Your turn."

Lu Changzhi nodded, took a deep breath, and said:

"I, Luo Shenghuan, swear on my soul today that I will spare no cost to protect Luo Zhen on his journey to the Mystic One Sect, and I promise to fulfill every condition I have agreed to with Luo Zhen. If I have lied, may my soul fall into boundless hell, be cast into cauldrons of boiling oil and seas of fire, and never be reborn for all eternity!"

Hearing Lu Changzhi's oath, Luo Zhen was moved.

How ruthless!

There was no mistake. The Mystic One Sect was worthy of his lifelong devotion.

"One more thing." Lu Changzhi handed the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves to Luo Zhen and reminded him:

"The sect brought out this Dao Comprehension Tea especially to win you over. It would be best not to tell anyone else that you received it, or you may invite some criticism."

Luo Zhen nodded at once:

"Rest assured, Elder. I promise I won't tell anyone."

"Good. Find an opportunity to leave the sect in the next couple of days. I'll go contact our people."

After leaving Luo Zhen's residence,

Lu Changzhi followed his memories and found the item hidden in a secluded place, used to contact the people from the Mystic One Sect.

The Mystic One Sect had not merely placed people in other sects.

It had also stationed people outside those sects in secret to receive messages and the like.

Having already learned how to make contact, Lu Changzhi followed the method in his memories and sent out a message:

"I have persuaded the genius Luo Zhen, and he has agreed to join our sect. Quickly prepare people to come and wait to receive and escort him."