Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 14: Top-grade magical instrument
"This Taoist robe is a mid-grade talisman, woven from celestial silkworm silk, and inscribed with runes by disciples of the sect skilled in weapon crafting. Wearing it, one can evade all insects and be unaffected while traveling through the mountains; one can avoid all poisons and various miasmas; and one is even impervious to swords and spears..."

The gray-robed Taoist priest was very dedicated. He picked up a Taoist robe and began to explain.

Many disciples' eyes lit up when they heard this.

This is good stuff!

The disciples who entered the "Miscellaneous Service Hall" were all below the third level of Qi Refining, or had a mid-grade spiritual root.

Such a level of skill is like that of an ant among the rogue cultivators in the cultivation world.

You should know that a rogue cultivator at the mid-stage of Qi Refining has absolutely no right to possess a mid-grade defensive magic weapon!

This single Taoist robe perfectly demonstrates the wealth and power of the "Shenxiao Taoist Sect".

Originally, Li Yunjing and his group were somewhat resentful of being treated as lowly menial disciples.

Now everything is fine, completely peaceful.

With such treatment, what more can be said?

The few independent cultivators who came in were secretly thrilled, thinking, "We've struck gold!"

You should know that a mid-grade defensive magic weapon is worth 20-30 low-grade spirit stones!

Even if those few independent cultivators spent two or three years, they wouldn't be able to accumulate this many spirit stones.

"These five talismans correspond to the five elements of heaven and earth; they are items given to you by the sect for self-defense!"

Seeing everyone's reactions, the gray-robed Taoist smiled and continued his introduction.

"These five talismans are all mid-grade first-level talismans. Even a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator would perish if they encountered them and couldn't dodge in time!"

"Of course, cultivators are not sitting ducks. Each of them has many tricks up their sleeve. If you activate your talismans but can't hit them, they're useless!"

After explaining the Taoist robes and talismans, the gray-robed Taoist took out a sword.

With a "whoosh," it was drawn, and immediately flashed with a brilliant light, like the roar of a dragon and the cry of a crane, with inch-by-inch glittering on the blade.

"This is the 'Frost Star Sword' forged by the sect's 'Weapon Refining Hall'. Although it is not a top-grade flying sword, it can cut through iron like mud. Moreover, it contains the energy of stars, which can kill evil spirits and repel demons."

The gray-robed Taoist paused, then said, "This is a rare and superior-grade magic artifact. You must cherish it!"

A superior magical artifact!!!

Li Yunjing and the others were completely excited and couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

Is this something that even menial disciples like them can possess?
A high-grade magic weapon costs at least 100 low-grade spirit stones!

The sect donated over 300 spirit stones to each of them!
This is truly an overwhelming fortune!

Now, no one cares about being a menial disciple anymore.

A rogue cultivator who has no special skills and is not good at fighting could never accumulate so many spirit stones in a lifetime!
The Shenxiao Dao Sect is so generous!
"You must understand! This superior-grade magic artifact is the only one you can obtain during your 'miscellaneous disciple' stage! If you don't strive for improvement, you will never have the chance to obtain a magic artifact of this grade again!"

Understanding what these newcomers meant, the gray-robed Taoist priest said loudly.

"Yes, Senior Brother! We understand!"

Li Yunjing and the others were startled, but quickly calmed down.

"Furthermore, these jade books record the sect's rules and basic cultivation techniques."

"It also includes other sects, monsters, some things in the world, and general astronomy and geography."

"Many of you do not have the corresponding cultivation methods. Although the techniques here are the basic techniques of our sect, they are the orthodox foundational techniques of Taoism. You can cultivate to the 'Foundation Establishment Realm' without any problem by relying on these techniques. Your main task now is to study and cultivate them carefully." After introducing everything in the box, the gray-robed Taoist distributed the items one by one.

After everyone received their initiation benefits, the gray-robed Taoist said, "You only have three days of free time. During these three days, you must memorize the contents of the booklet and also focus on your cultivation. After three days, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall will assign you to various tasks of the sect."

The Shenxiao Dao Sect is a major sect of immortals, and naturally has many rules. Although these people have entered the sect, they are not here to enjoy themselves; they need to pay a great price.

The "Frost Star Sword" was so powerful, it was also for their self-defense, in case these people perished while carrying out their mission.

The treasure worth 300 spirit stones isn't free; they need to put in the effort to earn it back many times over.

"Yes!"

Li Yunjing and the others tensed up, knowing that their workday was not far off.

Li Yunjing did not interact with the others, but carefully put away all the items. Following the gray-robed Taoist's directions, he found his room in the backyard of the "Miscellaneous Service Hall".

“What a big room.”

Upon arriving at his residence, Li Yunjing activated his magic power, and the token in his hand lit up, opening his temporary dwelling.

Then I saw my own courtyard, which was several hundred square meters in size, and the houses were built with pavilions and towers.

The courtyard, the air itself, was filled with a spiritual aura; it truly was a fairyland.

If this were in my previous life, it would be considered a top-tier villa!

For now, it is merely a temporary place for the servant disciples to live.

The disciples in the "Miscellaneous Service Hall" are truly blessed!

What Li Yunjing didn't know was that these were actually rooms used by outer disciples.

The "Miscellaneous Service Hall" is a branch office, and its appearance is a matter of public image. Naturally, the backyard of the "Miscellaneous Service Hall" cannot be left in a dilapidated state.

Li Yunjing and his group only had the right to stay for three days. After three days, they would no longer have such good treatment.

"The spiritual energy here is incredibly rich. No wonder that senior brother said to newcomers to cherish these three days and cultivate diligently. It might be difficult to be assigned to such a place with such abundant spiritual energy in the future!"

After closing the courtyard gate, Li Yunjing changed his clothes. Instantly, his whole body was filled with Taoist energy, and a fresh scent wafted from his clothes.

Although this garment is only a mid-grade magic artifact, it is thousands of times better than the servant's clothes I'm wearing.

Afterwards, Li Yunjing used his blood to refine each of the five talismans, and immediately felt a connection between his mind and the talismans.

"These are good stuff! These talismans are lifesavers!"

Afterwards, Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on the large bed in his room.

These three days are extremely precious, so it's definitely not the time to refine talismans. Li Yunjing quickly put the talismans close to his body and then opened the jade books.

One of the jade books had the words "Shenxiao Dao" written on it.

Upon opening it, a Taoist priest dressed in blue appeared on the jade book, flashing and moving about, constantly practicing cultivation methods.

At the same time, a faint voice emanated from the jade book, explaining the various mysteries of this set of exercises, including the exertion of energy and breathing.

"Awesome! Awesome!"

Li Yunjing exclaimed in admiration, "I never expected that such a simple basic cultivation technique would have such a miraculous method of transferring power. It truly lives up to its reputation as a great immortal sect!"

(End of this chapter)