Practice starts with skill points.

Chapter 401: Truth or Lie
After returning to the sect, Zhong Lin did not go back to Juying Peak, but came to Tianjian City for a rare visit.

He patted the big, goose-like head of the Curly-feathered Pelican and pointed to the Juying Peak in the distance.

"You go back first!"

"quack."

The Curly Pelican did not fly away immediately, but kept rubbing its huge head against Zhong Lin's body, especially its cute eyes which were fixed on the thick bracelet on Zhong Lin's wrist.

"Haha, you beast have learned to beg for food."

Zhong Lin laughed, but was not angry. He took out a meat pill from his storage bracelet and threw it into the air.

Then, the Curly Pelican flapped its wings and flew into the sky, caught the meat pill very accurately, swallowed it into its stomach, and made two strange cackling sounds before flying towards Juying Peak and other directions.

Zhong Lin strode into Tianjian City. Compared to more than a year ago, the entire city had not changed at all. People were still coming and going. It was even busier than before, and there were more people.

Zhong Lin walked slowly towards the kitchen. After having a full meal, he asked about the location of the Merit Hall and went straight there.

The so-called Merit Hall is the place where contribution points are exchanged, but everyone likes to call it the "Mission Hall".

Here you can take on various tasks and exchange the resources you harvest for contribution points. It can be said to be the most lively place in the entire Tianjian City, second only to the Danding Palace.

The Dan Ding Hall is where outer disciples receive their elixirs. Every five days, outer disciples can receive a Zhen Yuan Pill here, which is something that the casual martial artists outside cannot even hope to catch up with.

After a while, Zhong Lin walked into a huge courtyard. The whole courtyard was filled with a sense of remoteness and elegance. The buildings were pavilions, towers, and winding corridors.

A towering palace stood in the center, and its layout could be vaguely seen. From time to time, some disciples would come in, offer what they had obtained, and obtain corresponding contribution points.

Some were rare ores, some were precious elixirs, and some were missions issued by sects...

There is no need to explain the role of contribution points. In the entire Tianjian Holy Land, they can be said to be a hard currency that is harder than spirit stones. After all, there are many things that cannot be purchased with spirit stones.

As soon as Zhong Lin arrived in Tianjian City, he planned to accumulate a certain amount of contribution points through alchemy, and then use the contribution points to exchange for a place in the inner disciple assessment.

But it is not necessary now. The biggest difference between inner disciples and outer disciples is the heavenly-level skills and the monthly quota of elixirs.

The heavenly-level technique is the so-called "Taixu Wuding Qi", which he had already obtained.

As for the monthly quota of pills, to be honest, Zhong Lin really doesn't think much of it.

In this case, there is naturally no need to exchange for the qualification to take the inner disciple assessment.

This time I came here to register and apply to participate in the outer disciple competition.

He strode into the hall. An old man was sitting in the corner bored. When he saw Zhong Lin coming, his expression did not change. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and he looked like he was about to fall asleep.

"Disciple Zhong Lin pays homage to the elder. I would like to sign up for the outer sect competition."

Zhong Lin said respectfully, bowing.

The elder in front of him was a powerful elder of the outer sect. These elders were all appointed by disciples who had made no progress in their practice but were unwilling to leave. They handled some miscellaneous matters for the sect and continued to shine.

"Bring me your jade identity token."

Zhong Lin quickly took out a jade token from his storage bracelet.

This jade token is owned by every disciple of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land. It records some basic information about the disciple, including name, cultivation level, contribution points, etc.

The elder took the jade token, probed it with his divine sense, and then returned it. "The registration fee is one hundred contribution points. The assessment begins in a month. Don't miss it."

"Yes, thank you elder."

Zhong Lin could see that the four-digit contribution points in the jade token were a little less, and knew that they had been crossed out.

He bowed again and slowly left the hall.

……

"Senior Sister Yeyu, are you looking for me?"

As soon as I returned to Juying Peak, someone came to inform the chief steward that Senior Sister Yeyu wanted to see me.

Ye Yu did not wear black as usual, but changed into a lavender dress with small light pink gardenias embroidered on it. Her hair was casually tied into a loose bun with a lavender hairpin inserted diagonally, which made her look casual yet elegant. She put on a little makeup and her lips were not too red.

"You signed up for the Outer Disciple Competition?"

Zhong Lin looked at Ye Yu in surprise. He had decided to register on a whim and had not told anyone. He did not expect that Ye Yu would know about it right after he came out of Tianjian City.

Ye Yu did not explain, but just looked at Zhong Lin with a smile.

"Yes, the Outer Disciple Competition is held every ten years. It is the biggest event in the entire Tianjian City. I also want to experience it."

"Just feelings, no other thoughts?"

"I really can't hide it from Senior Sister Yeyu. I also want to use this competition to see if I can find an elder to become my disciple. Senior Sister, does joining the Juying Society mean I can't participate in the outer disciple competition?" Zhong Lin asked doubtfully.

Ye Yu waved her hand and said, “Of course not. On the contrary, Senior Sister Yingju is very happy for the disciples in the association to participate in the outer sect competition.

The most important thing in martial arts practice is to move forward courageously. Only those who are outstanding enough will be trained in the sect. Otherwise, just seeking resources is enough to make people run around endlessly and waste time. You must know how many people who seek the way have been troubled by the words "wealth, friends, law, land and wealth". If you can get into the top ten in the outer sect competition, the sect will definitely train you vigorously.

However, the outer sect competition is not just about fighting and sparring. You must know that if you are not careful, you may be in danger or even die. After all, the fight between warriors only lasts for a moment, and sometimes you can't hold back when you are really angry. Even if there are some elders watching over you, it cannot be guaranteed. Every year, there will be casualties when the outer sect disciples compete.

You are a seventh-grade alchemist with a bright future. You don't need to participate in the outer disciple competition. If you are willing, Senior Sister Yinghe can guide you."

Zhong Lin also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It turned out that he was overthinking it. Ye Yu's question was just out of worry.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister. I still plan to participate in the Outer Disciple Competition."

"Why?"

Ye Yu frowned slightly and looked at Zhong Lin with some dissatisfaction.

"Sister, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"Of course it's the truth."

"The truth is that I am not interested in alchemy. To me, alchemy is just a means on the road of martial arts. Senior Sister Yinghe's path is not suitable for me." Zhong Lin spread his hands.

In fact, there are still lies, but you can’t tell them casually, or you’ll easily get beaten.

He really looked down upon Senior Sister Yinghe's eighth-grade alchemist Zhong Lin. If he hadn't been worried that such a promotion to an eighth-grade alchemist would be too shocking, he would have been promoted through the system panel long ago.

Moreover, there is another purpose for participating in the outer disciple competition this time, which is to show the potential of his second-grade Xuandan, and then gain attention and see if he can be granted the Nirvana Fruit.

Zhong Lin, the first-grade immortal golden elixir, has been thinking about it all the time!
(End of this chapter)