Unrivaled Medicine God, page 108
"Heh heh, for sure! But entering the sect with this bit of strength, he will probably be eliminated very soon, right? These nobility children from the secular world probably don't know the cruelty in the sects and even believe that this place is like those mediocre talents in the secular world!"
"However, those two ladies are really like celestial fairies! If I can get close to them, ask me to die and I'll also be willing! It's just, I wonder if they are going to enter the Pill Hall or Martial Hall."
"Yeah, really too beautiful. Just now, I stared until I couldn't pull my eyes away. But such ravishing beauties, it wouldn't be our turn no matter what. You'd better not think too much."
When the two disciples on duty saw Ye Yuan's realm, belittling mentality was naturally born.
In the Dan Wu Academy, Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm was already a very powerful existence. But in the sect, it was not even fit to carry shoes for others. They naturally felt that Ye Yuan only got in through some sect upper echelon relations.
Ye Yuan and co walked for roughly two hours along the mountain path before finally seeing the dense architectural complexes.
Other than Ye Yuan, the rest were filled with curiosity towards sect life and could not resist looking around.
Right at this moment, a disciple looking young man walked over and gave Mo Yuntian a salute, saying, "Senior Apprentice Brother Mo!"
"Zhang Jing huh, perfect. These few people are Junior Apprentice Brothers and Sister from the State of Qin's Dan Wu Academy. Come and get to know each other," Mo Yuntian said.
Mo Yuntian introduced both parties to each other. Ye Yuan and the others also greeted Zhang Jing.
This Zhang Jing had Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm strength. His ranking among core disciples was even quite near the front.
When Zhang Jing heard Mo Yuntian's introduction, he said in surprise, "Junior Apprentice Sister Nanfeng is already a high-rank Alchemy Master at such a young age. Even among the Pill Hall's core disciples, your strength is rather uncommon. Why did you only enter the sect today?"
He directly neglected Long Tang and Ye Yuan. Not that he was enamored by Nanfeng Ruoqing's beauty, but because Long Tang and Ye Yuan's realms were too low.
Such meager strength, they were basically existences at the bottom level in the sect.
And Ye Yuan's strength was most likely scrapping the bottom of the barrel among outer-sect disciples.
Hence, as he saw it, Mo Yuntian naturally went to personally fetch this beautiful junior apprentice sister.
Sect disciples were not very concerned with secular world matters. Regarding the matter of Ye Yuan and Long Tang clearing the Nine Heavens Road, there were scarcely any people who knew in the sect. Zhang Jing obviously did not know either.
Yang Hao only knew because Yao Qian played the role as envoy this time.
He ran into a stone wall in the secular world. After returning, he naturally would not go spreading it around.
Nanfeng Ruoqing smiled and said, "Because there were still some matters to deal with in the secular world, that's why I delayed for some time."
"So that's the case! But Junior Apprentice Sister don't have to worry, with your strength, you'll be able to stand firm in the Pill Hall very soon. By then, all of us senior apprentice brothers will probably have to rely on you, Junior Apprentice Sister," Zhang Jiang said with a grin.
As a matter of fact, within the Tranquil Cloud Sect, the number of people in the Pill Hall was much lesser compared to the Martial Hall, but their position supersedes the Martial Hall.
Everyone could become a martial artist, but not everyone could become an alchemist.
Especially in the Tranquil Cloud Sect which was established with medicinal pills, the position of alchemists was even higher!
The reason was none other than martial artists could not steer clear from medicinal pills. The Martial Hall naturally could not separate from the Pill Hall either as well. Even today's Martial Hall Hall Head, Xiao Jian, also does not dare to say he's not reliant on the Pill Hall.
Therefore, Zhang Jing befriending Nanfeng Ruoqing here was not only because she was pretty, but because she was a high-rank Alchemy Master with huge potential!
With Nanfeng Ruoqing's age, to be able to cultivate to such a realm in the secular world, her future accomplishments would definitely be extraordinary. Building good relations with her now was obviously not a bad thing.
However, while Zhang Jing was flattering Nanfeng Ruoqing, Nanfeng Ruoqing's gaze would dart towards Ye Yuan either intentionally or unintentionally.
If not for Yao Qian offending Ye Yuan, he would probably sweep through those so-called geniuses if he went to the Pill Hall, right?
"Senior Apprentice Brother is too kind, Ruoqing doesn't deserve it." Nanfeng Ruoqing smiled faintly and expressed humility in an impeccable manner.
Mo Yuntian saw that Zhang Jing made an error in judgment but did not expose it.
Strength had to be proven by one's self. Other people's oral narrative might not be convincing.
With the strength of Ye Yuan's talent, he would naturally not fall and die among the masses. In future, Zhang Jing will see it for himself.
"Zhang Jing, I still have to report back to Master. You arrange a place for the new Junior Apprentice Brothers and Sister on my behalf then," Mo Yuntian said.
"Alright. Just go ahead Senior Apprentice Brother, I'll settle it."
"Hmm, place Junior Apprentice Sister Nanfeng in the Pill Barracks, Long Tang in the Human Barracks. As for Junior Apprentice Brother Ye . . ." Speaking until here, Mo Yuntian fell silent for a moment, appearing to be considering how to place Ye Yuan.
"Don't worry, Senior Apprentice Brother, I'll help Junior Apprentice Brother Ye arrange for a nice place in the outer-sect." Zhang Jing followed up.
The way Zhang Jing saw it, Ye Yuan's age was too young. This cultivation realm was definitely piled up using medicinal pills, and his strength must be very appalling. It was impossible for him to be a core disciple.
Hence, the way Zhang Jing saw Ye Yuan was around the same as the disciples on duty at the gate.
He thought that Mo Yuntian was contemplating how to consider Ye Yuan's face so as not make him look too bad.
Unexpectedly, Mo Yuntian waved his hand and said, "You're mistaken. Junior Apprentice Brother Ye is a core disciple. How can he be placed in the outer-sect? How about this, Junior Apprentice Brother Ye will have to put up with it a little and be placed in the Earth Barracks for the time being."
Zhang Jing was frozen in place when he heard that and did not react for a long time.
Put up with it a little? Earth Barracks? Senior Apprentice Brother Mo was not having a fever, was he?
Placing a Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm little rookie in the Earth Barracks was even making him suffer?
The residences of the Tranquil Cloud Sect's core disciples were separated into three levels: Heaven Barracks, Earth Barracks, and Human Barracks.
The movements in the Human Barracks residences was the greatest because there were frequently people who were eliminated to the outer-sect among them.
The Earth Barracks was relatively stable. The strength of these people was around the middle among the core disciples. Zhang Jing was staying in the Earth Barracks.
The Heaven Barracks was the preparatory camp for elite disciples. Every one of the students here had the qualifications to aim for elite disciple!
Of course, it was just qualifications. Becoming an elite disciple was too difficult!
Even if there were elite disciples who were eliminated and entered core disciple, they could charge back very quickly. This was the gap between elite disciples and core disciples!
And within the Heaven Barracks, other than a few very monstrous peak Ninth Level Spirit Condensation Realm, virtually all of them were half-step Crystal Formation Realm existences!
This Ye Yuan was only Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm and was going to stay in the same camp as him? You got to joking!
"Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, you don't have any complaint about me placing you so, right?" Mo Yuntian asked.
"All according to Senior Apprentice Brother Mo's arrangements," Ye Yuan said.
"En, since that's the case, then I'll make a move first."
"Goodbye, Senior Apprentice Brother."
Mo Yuntian left leisurely, leaving Zhang Jing who was in an utter state of confusion.
Chapter 217. The Terrifying Purple Center Soul Incantation |
"Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang, shouldn't we go?" Ye Yuan reminded when he saw Zhang Jing still in a daze.
Only now did Zhang Jing startle like waking from a dream as he repeatedly nodded, saying, "Oh, okay, okay, I'll bring you all to collect your identity tokens first."
Zhang Jing swept a glance over the few people's faces and could not help being secretly dejected.
Could it be that these people did not know the difference between the Human Barracks and Earth Barracks? Or else, why would there be no reaction at all?
Ignoring Long Tang, even Nanfeng Ruoqing's niece was already Fifth Level Spirit Condensation Realm. Ye Yuan being assigned to the Earth Camp by Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, did they not have any thoughts about it at all?
Musing over it, Zhang Jing could only place this sort of abnormal reaction on their ignorance.
He even wondered if Ye Yuan had intentionally offended Senior Apprentice Brother Mo, which was why Senior Apprentice Brother Mo would use this kind of method to screw him over.
No matter what, since Senior Apprentice Brother Mo said so, he just has to do it.
Zhang Jing brought everyone to retrieve their respective tokens before sending Nanfeng Ruoqing into the Human Barracks first.
"You guys store the identity tokens well. Not only do they show your identities, but they are also an indispensable item when doing things in the sect. Not only are there detailed information about you on it, but there are also even sect contribution points belonging to you. In the Tranquil Cloud Sect, secular world wealth is utterly useless. All of your actions are closely linked to contribution points! Cultivation venue, medicinal pills, medicinal herbs, cultivation techniques, weapons, and so on, all require contribution points to exchange. In other words, without points, you'll find it hard to even move an inch forward!" Zhang Jing expounded.
Ye Yuan inserted his divine sense into the identity token, and as expected, he saw his personal particulars and points.
"En? There are 100 points in my token. Could this be the original points?" Ye Yuan inquired.
Nanfeng Ruoqing and Long Tang also inserted their divine sense into the token and as expected, saw that they also had 100 points.
Zhang Jing nodded and said, "That's right. No matter what rank of disciple one is, as long as you enter the sect, you'll have 100 points. But honestly speaking, these 100 points are only a little better than nothing."
"Oh? Why is that so?" Ye Yuan asked curiously
Zhang Jing smiled and said, "Take cultivation sites for example. The cultivation venues in the sect are divided into A-grade, B-grade, C-grade, and D-grade tiers. The lowest tier, D-grade cultivation room, requires the consumption of 10 points per day's use! C-grade cultivation rooms are 50 points per day, B-grade cultivation rooms are 100 points per day, while the highest A-grade cultivation rooms are 200 points per day! 100 points are only enough to cultivate in B-grade cultivation rooms for one day."
Everyone came to a realization. Only now did they know that these 100 points were simply just to dismiss beggars.
It seemed like the first thing after entering the sect was not to cultivate, but to earn points.
Or else, without points equals no cultivation resources. No cultivation resources mean falling behind others. Falling behind others means being eliminated!
This was a vicious cycle!
"May I ask Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang how do we get points?" Long Tang who remained silent the entire time asked a question.
"After all of you settle down, you can go to the Support Star Pavilion to take a look. There are detailed lists of how to obtain points. One look and you'll know. All in all, if you want to obtain points, then you have to perform a certain level of contribution to the sect and use your contribution to exchange for points. To us, Martial Hall disciples, the way the majority of the people get points is to receive sect missions. After completing the mission, there will be a certain point reward." Zhang Jing did not get annoyed but explained patiently.
Nanfeng Ruoqing asked with a smile, "I wonder how many points Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang has?"
Zhang Jing had a faint smile as he said, "My points aren't considered much among core disciples, just barely 10 thousand points only."
Even though Zhang Jing said it very modestly, anyone could sense that pride.
Although Ye Yuan did not know if 10 thousand points was a lot or not, he could tell from Zhang Jing's tone that this was already quite a number.
Points was a consumable, meant to be spent. For Zhang Jing to be able to save so many points, it was already evident that he was very amazing.
Ye Yuan suddenly thought of something and asked Zhang Jing. "Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang, I wonder how many points are needed to exchange for the Purple Center Soul Incantation?"
Zhang Jing was stunned, but he still answered. "The Purple Center Soul Incantation and the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art, these two sets of cultivation skills are the supreme treasures of the sect. The points required are extremely terrifying! The Purple Center Soul Incantation is split into upper and lower volumes. In total, it requires two million points!"
Everyone sucked in a cold breath. Even if they did not have much of a general idea towards points right now, they also knew that these two million points were a horrifying number.
Ye Yuan's eyes narrowed and asked again, "Does it mean that the lower volume of the Purple Center Soul Incantation requires one million points?"
Zhang Jing shook his head and said, "Not one million, but 1.4 million! The second half of the Purple Center Soul Incantation is extremely profound, therefore, the points to exchange for it is even more!"
Ye Yuan finally understood why Jiang Yunhe stayed in that sort of place like the State of Qin for over a decade.
"Many thanks to Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang for resolving my doubts."
"No need to be courteous."
Even though he did not show anything on the surface, Zhang Jing was still rather critical towards Ye Yuan's questions.
This young man was reaching way beyond his grasp. Only at the Second Level Spirit Condensation Realm and he was already thinking about exchanging for the lower half of the Purple Center Soul Incantation. One had to know that it was because there were many Alchemy Grandmasters in the sect who were unable to come up with the points, that was why they remained stuck in that realm!
Furthermore, as a Martial Hall disciple, shouldn't he exchange for the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art? Could it be that this Ye Yuan was even thinking about becoming an alchemist?
Typical case of ignoring one's proper occupation!
He obviously did not know that Ye Yuan had long integrated the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art into his own sword intent.
In a blink, they arrived at the Pill Barracks. Zhang Jing brought Nanfeng Ruoqing and Nanfeng Zhirou to settle the relevant matters, and the group got up and left.
Then after, they sent Long Tang to the Human Barracks. Zhang Jing, Ye Yuan, and Lu-er, the trio reached the Earth Barracks at last.
But once they entered the Earth Barracks, many curious eyes started to size up Ye Yuan.
"Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, that south-east room will be your residence in the future. The Earth Barracks have always been more tensed. The location of that house is not great, but you just make do with it first," Zhang Jing pointed to a courtyard in the south-eastern direction and said.
"No worries. It's been tough on you along the way, Senior Apprentice Brother Zhang. Thank you very much," Ye Yuan said.
While Ye Yuan knew that this Zhang Jing was kind of looking down on him, he would not mind other people's looks. After all, he worked hard the entire time, giving thanks was still necessary.
Bidding farewell to Zhang Jing, Ye Yuan brought Lu-er along and was about to enter the house when several people blocked the path.
"I heard that our Earth Barracks has a newcomer. Looks like it's you."
The one speaking was an 18 or 19-year-old youth, peak Sixth Level Spirit Condensation Realm. This was already an exceedingly monstrously existence in the State of Qin.
However, Ye Yuan reckoned that his strength was likely at the bottom in this Earth Barracks.
"Move aside!" The other party clearly did not approach with good intentions, so he obviously did not need to be polite either.
"Hahaha! He's telling me to move aside? A brat that is even inferior to an outer-sect disciple actually told me to make way! Hahaha!"
Several people burst into laughter as they clearly felt that Ye Yuan's joke was hilarious to the max.
Chapter 218. Sent Flying! |
"Hahaha, could it be that nobody told you the first thing to do when you enter the Earth Barracks is to pay respects to our Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng? Want to enter ? Pay respects to our Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng first before talking!" somebody said by the side.
This Senior Apprentice Brother Ceng was called Ceng Yu, a local tyrant in the Earth Barracks!
Of course, his overbearingness was only targeted towards those disciples weaker than him, or those disciples that had just entered the Earth Barracks.
For disciples like Zhang Jing, he would obviously keep a respectful distance away.
Ceng Yu looked at Ye Yuan placidly and said mockingly, "Want to tell me to move aside? Sure. That will have to depend on whether or not you have the capabilities to tell me to move aside. If you don't have the abilities, then you'll stay in that house over there. That's the place you should be staying in."
