A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

"Are you really planning to join the outer sect of the Eastern Divine Sect, or are you joking?"

After letting Ye Chen leave first, Li Changqing immediately stared at Chen Yi and asked seriously.

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Yi said, "I'm serious. Even if the Chen family swallows up the Ning and Zhang families, it will still be just a small family. If we want the family to prosper, we must seize every opportunity."

"Joining the outer sect of the Eastern Divine Sect is the best opportunity for me. As Ye Chen said, even the outer sect is an opportunity that countless cultivators flock to, so there is no reason to miss it."

He said that, but his true thoughts were different. He couldn't say that he was actually planning to go to the outer sect of the Eastern Divine Sect to become an inside agent.

After a moment of silence, Li Changqing had to agree with Chen Yi's statement. Becoming an outer sect disciple would indeed be a huge leap forward for Chen Yi.

After pondering for a moment, Li Changqing reminded him, "You're right to think that way, but there are definitely many people who think the same way. In the future, you will be facing cultivators who are at the same level as you or far stronger than you. You need to be careful in everything you do."

Ye Chen just said that the minimum requirement for recruiting cultivators from the outer sect is the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage. This means that even if Chen Yi successfully joins the outer sect, he will be among the weakest.

"I understand," Chen Yi nodded.

Li Changqing continued, "The cultivation method I taught you is quite good. Don't show it off in front of others, otherwise it will inevitably attract greedy people. You can never be too careful, understand?"

What she taught Chen Yi was the most important cultivation method of the Eastern Divine Sect. If he were to reveal it in front of the disciples of the Eastern Divine Sect, there would be a risk that it would be seen through.

Chen Yi's expression was solemn as he said, "I understand all of this. My strength is still weak, so I won't let others know that I have good things. Don't worry, I won't reveal the cultivation method to anyone."

He naturally understood what Li Changqing was worried about. However, he would be more cautious than Li Changqing. He was not a disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect, but he had cultivated the Eastern Divine Sect's cultivation method. If this matter were to be exposed, the Eastern Divine Sect would surely kill him.

Upon hearing this, Li Changqing said, "Then you should give it a try. Your strength only meets the minimum requirements, so you may not necessarily be able to become an outer sect disciple."

Chen Yi smiled and said, "Then let's give it a try. It might not work, but it's not impossible."

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Soon, Chen Yi and Ye Chen appeared in Qingyang Market, and the two went directly to the front of Zhaiyue Tower in the market.

Zhaiyuelou is a restaurant that caters exclusively to monks, and the services it provides are naturally far different from those of ordinary taverns.

As soon as the two arrived, they found that the restaurant entrance was blocked off, with someone in charge of registration, and more than ten people were already queuing in front of the entrance.

"The inner disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect is staying at the Moon-Picking Pavilion. He also recruits cultivators there. Those who want to join the outer sect must queue up after verifying their identity and wait for the inner disciple to summon them."

"The exact cultivation level of that inner disciple is unknown, even to the sect master. The number of people recruited this time is thirty-three. Three outer sect deacons will be selected, and the remaining thirty will be outer sect disciples who will obey the orders of the three outer sect deacons."

"However, whether you are an outer sect steward or a disciple, the Eastern Divine Sect does not stipulate that you must obey orders at all times. On the contrary, you have a high degree of freedom. You only need to carry out orders when an inner sect disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect issues them. In other words, if you, Patriarch Chen, successfully join the outer sect, you will still remain in the Chen family. You only need to follow the orders when you receive them."

"To become an outer sect steward, one is most likely to be a Foundation Establishment cultivator. After all, there are quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators who want to join the outer sect, and even some Foundation Establishment cultivators from small sects will probably give it a try."

"Therefore, it is too difficult for you, Patriarch Chen, to become one of the three stewards, but you have a chance to become an outer sect disciple."

Ye Chen, being the granddaughter of the sect leader of the Purple Pill Sect, quickly found out the situation.

After listening, Chen Yi felt that it made a lot of sense. Being able to get close to such a behemoth as the Eastern Divine Sect would inevitably lead to ridiculously fierce competition. However, there would always be opportunities.

Having found out the situation, Chen Yi asked Ye Chen to wait aside. He first registered his identity and then obediently waited in line.

There were twelve people ahead of him in line. He hadn't noticed them before, but now that they were obediently queuing, Chen Yi naturally began to observe the cultivators in front of him.

Of the twelve cultivators, five were Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the other seven were at the same level as him, at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Only three outer sect stewards have been recruited, while five foundation-building cultivators have already been established here. As Ye Chen said, his chances of competing for a steward position are slim.

In addition, Chen Yi was surprised to find that among the five Foundation Establishment cultivators, there was one acquaintance and another stranger he knew.

The familiar one is Liang Shanlong, the head of the sect affairs hall of the Zidan Sect. The unfamiliar one, but someone I recognize, is Liu Can, the deputy sect leader of the Zidan Sect.

Chen Yi sighed inwardly. Ye Chen had just mentioned that some Foundation Establishment cultivators from smaller sects would probably come and give it a try, and now, the two from the Purple Pill Sect had arrived.

These two are not far ahead of him in the rankings.

"Young friend Chen, I noticed you earlier. I didn't expect you to be here too." Liang Shanlong, the head of Zongwu Hall, suddenly turned around and looked at Chen Yi with a smile.

Chen Yi quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Yes, Hall Master Liang, you've come too?"

Liang Shanlong laughed and said, "The rules of the outer sect of the Eastern Divine Sect are very lenient, and my identity will not prevent me from joining the outer sect."

At this point, Liang Shanlong chuckled and said, "Come, come, let me introduce you. This is the vice sect master of my Zidan Sect, and the one in front of you is Zhao Dezhi's master from the Zhao family. He has the cultivation of the late Foundation Establishment stage. Since both of them are here, it is only natural that I am here as well."

Chen Yi was somewhat surprised. He glanced at the cultivator in front of Liu Can and was surprised to find that he was Zhao Dezhi's master.

Even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator has come; with such strength, they're clearly after the three outer sect steward positions.

"Hehe, Chen Yi, right? You're at the ninth level of Qi Refining. You certainly have the qualifications to give it a try. I look forward to your successful entry into the outer sect. That way, we'll become fellow disciples, and you'll be working under me in the future." Liu Can suddenly turned around and said to Chen Yi with a smile.

Unexpectedly, Liu Can was quite excited to see Chen Yi also come.

With his and Li Hong's strength, securing the two steward positions would be no problem at all. Each steward would command ten outer disciples. If Chen Yi were lucky enough to become an outer disciple, he would have to include Chen Yi in the ten outer disciples under his command.

This little guy caused him quite a bit of trouble with just two pill formulas. Now, the opportunity to properly deal with this little guy and easily find out what kind of opportunity the Chen family holds has finally arrived.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi looked at Liu Can seriously and said, "Vice Sect Master Liu, are you implying that you will inevitably become an outer sect steward? I don't think so. Hall Master Liang's ambitions are no less than yours."

Liu Can's eyes suddenly turned cold. He glanced at Liang Shanlong before staring at Chen Yi and said, "You're not very old, but you're quite good at seizing opportunities to flatter. Just you wait and see who will become the outer sect steward."

At this moment, Li Hong, who was standing in front of him, also turned around and glanced at Chen Yi with indifferent eyes.

The two of them had prepared thoroughly for this matter; their plan was far beyond what Chen Yi, a mere Qi Refiner, could fathom.