Gou Zai Xianwu Chaos World, Physical Sainthood

Inside the main hall.

The atmosphere changed noticeably as soon as Han Lingxiao finished speaking.

Even Xing Du, who was usually calm and collected, clenched his fists tightly behind his back.

Only those who have experienced it know what the words "Heavenly Path" truly mean.

The vast Dongyang Sect possesses only one Heaven-rank cultivation technique.

Including the protective "Golden Jade Suit", there are only four martial arts techniques, all of which are of low grade.

A single Heaven-rank martial skill is enough to make a martial artist with the lowest strength rise to become invincible within the same territory!

Han Lingxiao glanced at everyone and then spoke, drawing their attention back to him:

"Alright, let's get down to business."

He pointed at Xingdu and said:

"Xingdu, please introduce Xijian Peak to Lu Cheng."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

Lu Cheng's heart sank slightly upon hearing this.

Han Lingxiao's actions undoubtedly demonstrate that Xing Du wields considerable power within the peak.

However, Xing Du's way of addressing Han Lingxiao made Lu Cheng breathe a slight sigh of relief.

As for why he cared so much about Xing Du, it was not only because Xing Du had cooperated with Wan Chuan, but also because he had felt a slight dislike for him when he first stepped into the main hall.

If you dislike or even hate someone the first time you meet them, it's most likely a psychological reaction reflected in your physical state.

Xing Du said:

"So that Junior Brother Lu may know that the name of our Washing Sword Peak comes from the meaning of 'washing the sky with swords'."

"In charge of the sect's mission hall, they are responsible for arranging various affairs for the sect's disciples internally, and externally for eliminating evil and maintaining order throughout the world."

"Within the peak, below the peak master, three elders are in charge of various affairs."

As he spoke, he bowed slightly to the three white-bearded elderly men sitting in the opposite row, and raised his right hand in a gesture of invitation:

"Uncle-Master Yunwuzi, Uncle-Master Yunshengzi, and my master Elder Yuntingzi."

Since they belong to the Yun generation, those three are naturally of the same generation as Han Lingxiao.

Lu Cheng bowed to the three men and addressed them one by one.

The three people reacted differently.

Yunwuzi was the most amiable, smiling throughout. After Lu Cheng finished his greetings, he took out a large-bellied porcelain bottle from his robes:

"I'm a poor old man with nothing of value, so I can only offer you thirty Spirit Awakening Powders as a small gift. Please don't find it offensive."

Lu Cheng immediately stepped forward and took it with both hands:

"Uncle-Master, you're too kind. Cultivation is the foundation of everything."

"I am currently at a crucial moment in my cultivation, and these Awakening Spirit Powders are a godsend. With them, I will be able to break through sooner!"

Lu Cheng was speaking from the heart.

One Awakening Spirit Powder can accelerate cultivation speed three times.

If there were enough pills, Lu Cheng could probably complete his body refinement in three months.

Yunwuzi, however, was overjoyed and pointed at Lu Cheng, laughing:

"You little rascal, you really know how to talk, not bad, not bad, hahaha."

Yun Shengzi remained calm, grabbed a box from the floor, and without saying a word, opened it and handed it to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng took it and saw a transparent short shirt as thin as a cicada's wing lying inside.

"This is the Dragon Silkworm Lotus Root Armor, a gift for you."

The expressions of the people standing nearby immediately changed.

Yunwuzi exclaimed "Whoa!" in surprise.

"Wow, they actually went out of their way to take this out!"

Lu Cheng immediately knew that this thing must be extraordinary.

He hesitated for a moment:

"this……"

Han Lingxiao, sitting at the head of the table, said solemnly:

"Senior brother, you mustn't! This is a protective armor crafted by Master using the 'Golden Jade Suit.' It was bestowed upon you after you risked your life for it. How can you give it to him?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng became even more terrified and refused to accept the offer.

Yun Shengzi snorted and threw the box, along with it, at Lu Cheng.

"I don't have many years left to live, what use is this precious armor? What, do you expect me to restore the prestige of Sword Washing Peak?"

"If you have the courage to take on this responsibility, then accept it; if you don't... don't disgrace your master and Xijian Peak for no reason."

Since things had come to this point, Han Lingxiao couldn't say anything more and nodded to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng then held the box and thanked Yun Shengzi again.

Next is Yuntingzi.

Yun Tingzi stroked his gray beard and shook his head slightly:

"I'm fine now that Senior Brother has brought out this precious armor, but it's put our Junior Brother in a difficult position."

"Hey kid, this is for you."

As he spoke, he tossed out a jade pendant.

Xing Du, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly when he saw the jade pendant, and his eyes revealed a hint of annoyance and jealousy when he looked at Lu Cheng.

The jade pendant is round, translucent like ice, warm to the touch, and has a subtle, understated luster.

The outer ring is carved with auspicious cloud and ruyi patterns, and the front is engraved with the two characters "Qingxin" in ancient seal script.

The characters are deeply stained with a vermilion-like crimson, but upon closer inspection, it is discovered that the crimson color actually forms inside the jade pendant.

It is unclear whether the crimson characters came first and the word "Qingxin" was engraved later, or whether the carnelian was altered by special means after the characters were engraved.

The back is covered with fine cloud and thunder patterns, as fine as hair, with the patterns intertwined, resembling both characters and formations.

Upon receiving the jade pendant, Lu Cheng felt a sense of tranquility from the bottom of his heart.

Yun Tingzi said:

"This jade pendant has an innate ability to gather vital energy, which can slightly increase the speed at which one can absorb the vital energy of heaven and earth when practicing cultivation."

"In addition, a calming seal was also added to it by a master craftsman, which enhances its calming and tranquilizing effect."

Lu Cheng looked at the jade pendant in his hand with considerable alarm.

The last thing that could increase the speed of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was the Nine-Turn Awakening Pill.

In addition to its calming and tranquilizing effects, this jade pendant is no less valuable than the Dragon Silkworm Lotus Root Armor.

These senior brothers are truly generous!

Lu Cheng was filled with gratitude and bowed to the three of them again with a big smile.

The three waved their hands without saying anything more.

Xing Du, standing to the side, barely managed to suppress his emotions.

He put on a smile and continued his introduction:

"This is Senior Brother Cui Yuan, the third disciple of the Peak Master. He is now in the late stage of Body Refinement and should not be far from perfection."

Lu Cheng bowed to Cui Yuan:

"Lu Cheng greets Senior Brother Cui. Thank you for your guidance and the elixir you gave me."

Cui Yuan looked at Lu Cheng with a smile:

"I really didn't expect that you would become my junior brother in just a few days. Very good, very good. Judging from this, you might break through before me."

Lu Cheng cupped his hands and said:

"Senior brother, you flatter me. Lu Cheng's cultivation period is short, how could he possibly be as good as you?"

"When you gave your sermon the other day, your insights far surpassed those of Lu Cheng."

Cui Yuan is nearly forty years old, which is no longer considered young.

However, the fact that Han Lingxiao accepted him as a disciple proves that he has good talent.

If one can achieve perfect body refinement before the age of forty, there is still a possibility of breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm.

However, countless martial artists have perished because of this one step.

Cui Yuan shook his head and said nothing.

As peers, there was naturally no need to give Lu Cheng any gift upon meeting him.

After that, Xing Du introduced the other people in the hall.

Aside from the three elders of the Yun generation, there are only a few second-generation elders left, such as Cui Yuan.

Xing Du's row consisted of several second-generation disciples who had not yet completed their apprenticeship.

At this point, Lu Cheng had met all the main figures of Xijian Peak.

Just when Lu Cheng thought it was over, Xing Du spoke again:

"So that my junior brother knows that every disciple in the sect will be assigned a task a month after entering the sect, but there will also be a record of their contributions."

"The tasks assigned vary depending on the individual's cultivation level and skill proficiency."

"Based on Junior Brother's cultivation level, a steward elder should be appointed, but all the elders on each peak are currently full, and there are no vacancies for the time being."

"Therefore, I'm afraid my junior brother will have to do some other tasks."

Lu Cheng nodded:

"Senior Brother Xing, please make the arrangements."

In such a large sect as Dongyang Sect, it's impossible for everyone to focus solely on martial arts.

Even with a tuition fee of two thousand taels a year, it's just a drop in the bucket to keep the entire sect afloat.

Assigning tasks to "generate revenue" is also appropriate.

Xingdu asked:

"Junior brother, are you good at business? Our sect has quite a few trading companies and businesses, and we're short of manpower."

Lu Cheng thought for a moment and then shook his head.

It's not that I don't know how to do business, but it will inevitably take up a lot of my time. If I take on this task, I'm afraid I'll be tied to it.

Xingdu Road:

"Junior Brother, would you be willing to escort the carriage? The sect has some local specialties that we send to various places from time to time."

"Although my Dongyang Sect has a great reputation, it is not immune to those who are willing to risk their lives to provoke us. Therefore, our caravan will always encounter some bandits."

"Given my junior brother's level of cultivation, he would be suitable to lead the team."

Lu Cheng refused without hesitation; this task was not as good as the previous one.

At least that one can stay in one place and have some time to cultivate.

Forget about it while following another car.

Seeing Lu Cheng shake his head, Xing Du looked somewhat displeased and continued:

"Hmm... if that's the case, then only bandit suppression remains."

"It just so happens that this bandit is also related to you, Junior Brother. It's some loose ends left behind by you and Junior Brother Wan Chuan from Falling Star Peak a month ago."

"Although the bandits who occupied the western mountains have been wiped out, the forces behind them are still there."

"According to the analysis by the Mission Hall, this group is deliberately targeting our Dongyang Sect. There may even be former disciples of the sect among them. If so, we must eliminate them."

"Then I'll trouble you to go, Junior Brother. There are several other fellow disciples in the Body Refinement Realm participating in this mission as well; I can introduce you to them then."

Lu Cheng pursed his lips. The three tasks arranged by Xing Du were all going to take a lot of time.

It's absolutely impossible that it wasn't intentional.

But having already refused two tasks, refusing any more would inevitably make me seem picky.