Chapter 402 - 398 True or False
Chapter 402: Chapter 398 True or False
Zhong Lin, upon returning to the Sect, did not go back to Juying Peak but instead made a rare visit to Heavenly Sword City.
He patted the curly pelican’s large head, which resembled that of a goose, and pointed towards the distant Juying Peak.
“You go back by yourself first!”
“Gaga.”
This curly pelican did not fly away immediately but instead rubbed its massive head against Zhong Lin repeatedly, especially focusing on the storage bracelet on Zhong Lin’s wrist with its cute eyes.
“Haha, you silly creature have even learned to beg for food.”
Zhong Lin laughed heartily, not showing any anger, and took out a meat pill from his storage bracelet, tossing it into the air.
The curly pelican then flapped its wings and gracefully caught the meat pill in flight, swallowing it before letting out two odd cries and flying towards the direction of Juying Peak.
Zhong Lin took large strides into Heavenly Sword City, noting that, compared to a year ago, the entire city remained unchanged, bustling with even more people than before.
Zhong Lin leisurely made his way to the dining room. After a hearty meal, he inquired about the location of the Merit Hall and headed there directly.
The so-called Merit Hall is the place to exchange contribution points, though everyone likes to call it the “Task Hall.”
Here, one can accept various tasks, exchanging acquired resources for contribution points. It is the liveliest place in the entire Heavenly Sword City, second only to the Dan Ding Hall.
Dan Ding Hall is where Outer Disciples receive their elixirs. Every five days, Outer Disciples can obtain a True Essence Pill here, something the outside loose cultivators could not even dream of achieving.
Before long, Zhong Lin entered a large courtyard, filled with an aura of timeless elegance, featuring pavilions, corridors, and winding paths.
A majestic hall stood in the center, its layout vaguely visible, with disciples coming and going, offering their acquired items in exchange for contribution points.
Whether it was peculiar minerals or precious spiritual medicine, some tasks were also released by the Sect…
The role of contribution points goes without saying; within the entire Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, it is considered a harder currency than spirit stones, as there are many things spirit stones cannot purchase.
Upon arriving at Heavenly Sword City, Zhong Lin planned to accumulate some contribution points through alchemy and then use them to exchange for a slot in the Inner Sect disciple examination.
However, this was no longer necessary. The biggest differences between Inner Sect and Outer Sect disciples lie in the heavenly level cultivation techniques and the allocation of elixirs each month.
The heavenly level cultivation technique, known as “Taixu Indeterminate Qi,” was something he had already obtained.
As for the monthly elixir allocation, to be honest, Zhong Lin was not particularly interested.
Thus, there was no need to exchange for the Inner Sect disciple examination qualification.
This time, he was here to register for the Outer Disciple Competition.
Taking large strides, he entered the main hall, where an old man sat idly in a corner. Seeing Zhong Lin approach, his expression remained unchanged, his eyes half-closed, as if about to fall asleep.
“Disciple Zhong Lin greets the Elder. I wish to register for the Outer Sect Competition.”
Zhong Lin respectfully said with cupped fists.
The Elder before him was a real authority within the Outer Sect. Such Elders were usually disciples who could not advance in their cultivation but were unwilling to leave the Sect, applying for these positions to deal with various affairs and continue contributing.
“Bring your Identity Jade.”
Zhong Lin quickly retrieved a jade token from his storage bracelet.
This jade token was something every disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land possessed, recording basic information including name, cultivation level, contribution points, etc.
The Elder took the jade token, used divine thought to operate it momentarily, and then tossed it back.
“Registration fee is one hundred contribution points. The assessment starts in a month. Do not miss the time.”
“Yes, thank you, Elder.”
Zhong Lin saw that the four-digit contribution points in his jade token had decreased slightly, indicating that the points had been deducted.
He bowed again and gradually exited the main hall.
…
“Senior Sister Night Rain, you asked for me?”
Upon returning to Juying Peak, someone came to inform him that Grand Steward Night Rain requested his presence.
Night Rain did not wear her usual black attire, opting instead for a light purple dress with small, light pink gardenias embroidered on it. Her hair was casually pinned with a light purple flower pin, giving her a relaxed yet elegant appearance, with light makeup accentuating her natural beauty.
“You registered for the Outer Disciple Competition?”
Zhong Lin looked at Night Rain in surprise. His decision to register had been a spontaneous one, and he hadn’t told anyone. He hadn’t expected Night Rain to find out immediately after he left Heavenly Sword City.
Night Rain didn’t explain but merely smiled while looking at Zhong Lin.
“Indeed, the Outer Disciple Competition is a grand event held once every ten years in Heavenly Sword City. I want to experience it myself.”
“Just experience it, with no other intentions?”
“It seems I can’t hide anything from Senior Sister Night Rain. I also wish to use this competition to see if I can find an Elder to take me as a disciple. But Senior Sister, does joining the Juying Association mean I cannot participate in the Outer Disciple Competition?” Zhong Lin asked in confusion.
Night Rain waved her hand and said, “Not at all. On the contrary, Senior Sister Ying Ju is very supportive of disciples in the association participating in the Outer Disciple Competition.
Martial Arts Cultivation values forging ahead the most, and only by being excellent can one receive nurturing within the Sect. Otherwise, seeking resources alone is enough to keep one running endlessly, wasting time. It’s known that the pursuit of wealth, companions, methods, and land has troubled countless seekers of the Dao. If you can get into the top ten in the Outer Disciple Competition, the Sect will surely nurture you.
However, the Outer Disciple Competition is not just about martial contests. It’s known that even a slight mistake may result in danger or even death. The battles between martial artists can escalate in an instant, and sometimes it’s hard to hold back in the heat of the moment. Despite the presence of some Elders overseeing, injuries and deaths occur every year during the Outer Disciple Competition.
You’re a Seventh Grade Alchemist with great prospects and need not participate in the Outer Disciple Competition. If you wish, Senior Sister Ying He can guide you personally.”
Zhong Lin felt a hint of relief, realizing he had overthought things. Night Rain’s inquiry was merely out of concern.
“Thank you, Senior Sister, for your concern. I still intend to participate in the Outer Disciple Competition.”
“Why?”
Night Rain frowned slightly, looking at Zhong Lin with displeasure.
“Senior Sister, do you want the truth or a lie?”
“Of course, the truth.”
“The truth is that my ambition does not lie in the Alchemy Dao; I see alchemy merely as a means on the path of Martial Arts. Senior Sister Ying He’s path is not suitable for me.” Zhong Lin shrugged.
In truth, there was also a lie, but he could not speak it out loud, as saying it could easily get him into trouble.
Senior Sister Ying Head’s Eighth-grade Alchemist status didn’t impress Zhong Lin. Were it not for the concern that advancing to Eighth-grade Alchemist so quickly would be too shocking, he would have already done so through the System Panel.
Moreover, participating in the Outer Disciple Competition this time also had another purpose: to demonstrate his potential in Second Grade Xuandan, hoping to gain recognition and possibly be granted a Nirvana Fruit.
The First Grade Immortal Golden Core was something Zhong Lin had always yearned for!
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