Gou Zai Liang Jie Dao Wen Cheng Xian

Chapter 89 Outer Sect Offering!

Back on the eighth floor of Hanyue Tower, a new set of dishes had been prepared on the table, and the two of them took their seats as host and guest.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, this banquet should have been held three years ago, but I didn't expect you to go into seclusion so quickly that you missed it."

Chu Xuan smiled faintly and said, "I did have an urgent matter at the time, which is why I came to Cold Moon Immortal City to cultivate in seclusion."

"I wonder what important matter my friend has for me. It's not too late to tell me now."

Mo Shouxin shook his head and said, "Of course it's not too late, it's only three years."

"Then I won't keep you in suspense any longer. May I ask your cultivation level, and whether you possess any special skills?"

Chu Xuan's expression remained unchanged, as this was already within his expectations. He calmly said, "His cultivation is only at the early stage of the Dao Platform realm. As for his skills, he does know some formations, but he only has a first-level inheritance."

Upon hearing this, the eagerness in Mo Shouxin's eyes immediately faded, and a hint of disdain appeared in his heart. Sure enough, it was impossible for a rogue cultivator without any foundation to produce any powerful figures.

A Daoist cultivator of little value has been keeping me waiting for three years. If this weren't Hanyue Tower, I would have shown you my power!

He cursed inwardly, but still smiled on the surface, "Fellow Daoist, to be able to build a Dao Platform among rogue cultivators, you are truly a dragon among men."

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. We are rogue cultivators with neither inherited cultivation techniques nor magical treasures. We can only bully cultivators at the Qi Refining stage. Once we encounter a cultivator of the same level, we are no match for them at all."

After exchanging a few words of flattery, Mo Shouxin put down his teacup and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, I won't beat around the bush. I've come here to ask if you would be willing to join my Cold Moon Immortal City as a retainer."

Finally getting to the point, Chu Xuan's eyes gleamed as he asked, "Fellow Daoist Mo, may I ask what the status of this honored guest is, what duties he performs, and what his salary is?"

As expected of a rogue cultivator, he's so petty!

Mo Shouxin cursed inwardly, but still smiled and said, "There are inner sect worshippers and outer sect worshippers, and there are also two levels."

"Inner sect enshrinement requires Daoist cultivators with a clean background, who are usually disciples trained by the city lord's mansion. As for outer sect enshrinement, they are recruited directly from outside the sect."

"Given your current situation, fellow Daoist, you have the opportunity to become an outer sect retainer."

Chu Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this. So that's how it is. One is a family member, and the other is a recruited retainer.

However, this is also good. Becoming an outer disciple of the Cold Moon Immortal City will not involve him too much in the Cold Moon Immortal City, nor will it cause him many troubles. He can also have the backing of a powerful force.

It suits me quite well. If the conditions are right, I wouldn't mind becoming an outer sect retainer in this Cold Moon Immortal City.

With this thought in mind, Chu Xuan also became interested and asked, "May I ask Fellow Daoist Mo, what are the conditions for becoming an outer sect retainer, and what is the difference between a superior retainer and a inferior retainer?"

"The lower-level offering is the ordinary outer sect offering, while the upper-level offering is the outer sect grand offering. The grand offering is usually a cultivator in the late stage of the Dao Platform, or a master with a second-level high-grade skill."

"The Grand Elder of the Outer Sect is in no way inferior to the Grand Elder of the Inner Sect. Within the entire Cold Moon Immortal City, his status is second only to a few people. His status is so high that even I have to bow and greet him when I see the Grand Elder of the Outer Sect."

"As for ordinary outer sect disciples, any second-tier cultivator or one with a second-tier skill is sufficient."

After a pause, Mo Shouxin glanced at Chu Xuan and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu, you can consider making ordinary offerings. Since you don't have any special skills, we can only base our decisions on your cultivation level."

"Those who only have second-tier cultivation but no second-tier skills need to accept a Celestial City mission every three years, and the mission time is generally no more than half a year."

"As for the salary, ordinary worshippers do not receive a salary, but with the status of worshippers, they can apply to exchange for high-level spiritual items. Many second-tier spiritual resources cannot be bought with low-grade spirit stones; they require special channels."

"Becoming an outer sect retainer of the Immortal City allows you to use the Immortal City's channels, and the cost is simple: you only need to complete a mission once every three years!"

Chu Xuan's lips twitched. No salary, working for free, the only benefit is that you are given the right to exchange. This Cold Moon Immortal City is really stingy.

They use an exchange qualification to keep the outer gatekeepers entertained while they work for him for free.

The person who came up with this idea is truly a genius. They exploited the pain points of low-level rogue cultivators, squeezing them relentlessly. Even if a low-level rogue cultivator reaches the Dao Platform Realm, they are still at the bottom of the Dao Platform Realm.

The three Daoist masters, lacking cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, and resources, had nothing of value to offer, effectively blocking their path to advancement.

The Cold Moon Immortal City seized upon this point, directly recruiting rogue cultivators to work for them for free, truly shrewd to the core.

"Of course, this is because you don't have any skills to rely on. If you do have a skill, whether it's alchemy, weapon crafting, or drawing talismans and setting up arrays, you can easily complete the offering tasks for the immortal city."

"However, fellow Daoist, there is no need to be discouraged. If you work hard in the Immortal City, you may still have a chance to obtain the second-tier array Dao inheritance. At that time, you can take on array missions, and the offering mission every three years will be much easier."

After a pause, Mo Shouxin continued, "Besides that, becoming a disciple of the Immortal City has another benefit: after completing the prescribed offering tasks, you can take on additional tasks and receive rewards from the Immortal City."

"Although it's a bit troublesome, it's safe and stable, so it's at least a path, which is better than you wandering aimlessly among the rogue cultivators."

"So, what do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Mo Shou looked at Chu Xuan with confidence. This kind of rogue cultivator who had broken into the Dao Platform by sheer luck would never give up such a generous offer.

As Mo Shouxin expected, the rogue cultivator in front of him quickly nodded in agreement.

However, what Mo Shouxin didn't know was that Chu Xuan's reason for agreeing was completely different from what he had thought. Chu Xuan didn't even look at any of the high-level inheritances that he was so proud of.

What Chu Xuan really wanted was to use this opportunity to come into contact with some high-level spiritual objects and obtain a new identity so that he could act in the Xuanming Realm.

"Alright, that's great, Fellow Daoist Chu. Please come with me to collect your identity token."

Mo Shouxin led Chu Xuan straight to the city lord's mansion. Soon, Chu Xuan had an ancient token in his hand, with the four characters "Hanyue Immortal City" written on the front and the two characters "Offering" on the back.

After receiving the token with Chu Xuan, Mo Shouxin's face lit up with smiles. Although Chu Xuan's strength was average, he was still a Dao Platform cultivator, and bringing him in would earn him a lot of contribution points.

Mo Shouxin waved to Chu Xuan and said, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist. From tonight onwards, you will be an outer sect retainer of Hanyue Immortal City, a genuine member of a third-tier power."

"By the way, fellow Daoist, don't forget the triennial offering task. If you fail to complete it, the Enforcement Hall cultivators will come knocking on your door!"