Cultivating immortality begins with discerning the secrets of heaven.

On the third day after joining the sect, Lin Yun finally adapted to the life of a sect disciple.

As a weapon-refining disciple of Hundred Refinement Peak, all he needed to do was complete the weapon-refining tasks assigned by the sect on time.

Every month, the sect would send a batch of materials. They only needed to refine two magical artifacts and hand them over to the sect to complete their task.

If you complete the task, you will receive 20 sect contribution points this month. If you fail to complete it, you will not only fail to receive sect contribution points for this month, but you will also miss out on this month's monthly allowance.

"The benefits are pretty good. Upon joining, you'll receive a newbie gift pack, including a storage bag, a standard robe, a flying magic weapon, 100 catties of spirit rice, and two bottles of spirit nourishing pills."

"From now on, the sect will distribute ten low-grade spirit stones and fifty catties of spirit rice every month. If you calculate it over a year, it will be a considerable amount of provisions."

Of course, this is just the most basic welfare and benefits. If one can make outstanding contributions to the sect and achieve merits, this benefit can be increased.

He changed into the standard robe he had just received. It was a blue-white Taoist robe with several simple spiritual patterns engraved on it, which had effects such as cleansing, maintaining a constant temperature, and protecting the body.

As a newly initiated disciple, one is naturally not qualified to open one's own independent cave dwelling and can only live in an independent courtyard at the foot of the mountain.

Each disciple has their own small courtyard, spaced apart to ensure sufficient privacy.

Of course, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator were to scan it with their divine sense, they would still be unable to retain any secrets.

  

"Let's take a look at today's intelligence..."

The earth's vein fire in the Cangxuan Domain is flourishing, and metal and wood elements are sprouting, making it ideal for alchemy and weapon crafting.

Gu Mingxi successfully joined the Dan Ding Peak, feeling free from the control of the Blood Spirit Sect. He planned to turn over a new leaf and become a dutiful disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect.

Elder Wan emerged from seclusion at Shouzhuo Peak today, intending to recruit two new disciples to help manage his herb garden.

In the Flying Stream Valley of the Southern Region, two second-tier demonic beasts engaged in fierce combat, each sustaining injuries before departing. The aftershocks of their battle shattered the protective barriers of a cave dwelling.

Overjoyed, Liu Huaiyu led a group of rogue cultivators back to Baihe Ridge, but among them were several spies planted by the Xiong family.

[The rogue cultivator Guo Feng failed in his Foundation Establishment attempt and died a violent death in Luoyang Mountain.]

After reading through today's intelligence reports in one go, Lin Yun's eyes widened in surprise, as he hadn't expected such a large amount of information.

"Is there a traitor from the Blood Spirit Sect on Dan Ding Peak?"

"Flying Stream... The battle between two second-tier demonic beasts shattered the protective barrier of a cave dwelling. If I remember correctly, this place should have been hiding a cultivator's cave dwelling, and it even triggered a battle between two Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"If the restriction dissipates, won't the location of this cave be exposed? I wonder if it's the same cave as before..."

Lin Yun was getting restless. He was thinking that once he was stronger, he would go to Feiliujian alone to explore Tuoba Ye's cave.

The cave's protective barriers have now been broken by the two second-tier demonic beasts, and it could be exposed at any moment.

"Having just entered the sect, do I already have to ask for leave to leave?"

"Never mind, the opportunity in that cave is enough to make two Foundation Establishment cultivators fight to the death. If I can seize the initiative, I absolutely cannot miss it."

Lin Yun recalled the two mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivators he encountered when he returned to his family with Lin Yang. If he hadn't been alert, he might have died on the spot.

Upon realizing this, he quickly put on his Taoist robe and went out of the courtyard.

"Let's finish this month's weapon-refining task first, so that at least we won't have our sect contribution points and salary deducted this month."

"If we move quickly back and forth, we might be able to return to the sect by the end of next month, which will not delay things too much."

With that thought in mind, Lin Yun strode towards the Hundred Refinements Peak's administrative hall.

Along the way, many disciples were still discussing this group of young prodigies who had participated in the Ascension Conference.

"I heard that the elders of Cuiwei Peak and Lingxu Peak almost came to blows because of that disciple with the wind spirit root."

"Unfortunately, that person eventually joined Qingyuan Peak."

"After all, it is a wind spirit root. Such cultivation talent is rare. A genius who appears only once in a hundred years."

"The previous disciple with a different spiritual root has now become a Foundation Establishment elder of Shouzhuo Peak, and his lightning magic is extremely sharp."

Ignoring the chatter, Lin Yun strode into the affairs hall of Hundred Refinement Peak.

"Greetings, Elder Feng. This disciple has come to collect this month's share of spiritual materials, intending to complete the weapon refining task," Lin Yun said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Elder Feng of the Affairs Hall was a sleepy-eyed middle-aged man. He said weakly, "Um, give me your identity token."

After handing over the identity token, Lin Yun felt that the other party might fall asleep at any moment.

"Let me see, a newly initiated disciple... so eager, after only a few days of training..."

As he spoke, Elder Feng slowly took out a token and handed it to Lin Yun, saying, "Take this. You should know the rules for receiving your material quota with this token, so I won't repeat them."

"Thank you, Elder Feng!"

After leaving the office, Lin Yun quickly arrived at the attic where he could collect his materials, carrying the token.

The person in charge of this area was a senior brother from Hundred Refinements Peak. He was very dedicated and quickly helped Lin Yun collect the materials.

"Thank you so much, senior brother!"

However, the other person beckoned to him and asked, "Junior brother, are you lacking cultivation resources?"

Hearing this, Lin Yun felt a chill run down his spine.

No one gets up early without a reason; he probably doesn't have any good intentions.

"It's not that I'm lacking. I just advanced to the mid-stage of Qi Refining not long ago, and I'm planning to solidify my foundation before increasing my magical power."

Upon hearing this, the man shook his head and said, "Junior brother, what you're saying is true. Of course, the more cultivation resources the better. We don't lack them now, but we will definitely need them in the future."

"Senior brother, I have a spirit contract here. If you sign it, I'll give you an extra amount of spirit stones and pills every month. What do you think?"

As he spoke, he handed over a spirit contract used exclusively for transactions between cultivators.

Lin Yun glanced at it, and his expression turned cold.

As long as you sign this spiritual contract, you will indeed receive an extra amount of resources every month.

But the price is giving away your right to exchange Foundation Establishment Pills to the other party!

In other words, even if he accumulates enough sect contributions in twenty or thirty years, he can only allow the other party to enjoy the right to exchange him for Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Senior brother, you should find someone else to sign. Although I am not very talented, I have a firm heart for the Dao."

"If the elders of the clan knew that I had sold my right to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills for such a paltry sum, I would probably be sent to the execution platform by the clan."

Upon hearing that Lin Yun was from a family of cultivators, the senior brother's expression stiffened slightly, then he chuckled and put the spirit contract away.

"Ahem, ahem, since Junior Brother has no intention of making this deal, then let's forget about it."

"I wish you success in your weapon forging, junior brother!"

Lin Yun sneered inwardly, thinking, "He's just a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong."

If they truly consider him a disciple with no background, then he wouldn't mind bringing up Lin Hongye's name to intimidate them.

After all, within the Taiyuan Sect, the name of her elder sister still held some weight.

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