Chapter 24 - The Lame Man, the Guardian of the Pavilion
Along the way, Li Guanqi encountered many fellow disciples. Groups of people had gathered in several places, and some had even set up small stalls along the path of Heavenly Pillar Peak.
The items on the stalls were diverse and peculiar—there was a little of everything.
Halfway up the mountain, he saw the bustling Mission Pavilion. All disciples would receive their missions here in the future.
The rewards for these missions varied. Some were spirit stones, while others were items or elixirs. More importantly, most missions rewarded contribution points.
These points were exchangeable for lower-grade spirit stones at a rate of ten to one. They also served as the sect’s internal currency, allowing disciples to purchase a wide range of goods.
As he continued, he saw the imposing Artifact Hall and the towering Alchemy Tower, but he didn’t stop along the way. He had a clear purpose for this trip—reaching the Scripture Pavilion as soon as possible to select a suitable cultivation technique.
Half an hour later, Li Guanqi finally reached the mountaintop, drenched in sweat.
The path had been packed with people, yet to his surprise, only a handful was present at the precious Scripture Pavilion.
Upon reaching the summit, he saw a massive platform and a three-story ancient hall.
A ten-zhang-high towering rosewood door gave off a sense of immense weight. Above it, a blue plaque bore bold, golden calligraphy: Scripture Pavilion.
The brushstrokes were as sharp as swords, exuding an eerie chill even through the plaque.