Chapter 85: Mundane Affairs
Qin Sang learned that the territory under Yuanzhao Sect’s control was actually vast. Once a disciple earned the qualification to establish a cave dwelling, they could freely choose any spot within this immense mountain range with concentrated spiritual power to build it.
Yuanzhao Peak was the foundation of Yuanzhao Sect’s protective array. The supreme sect leader cultivated on the main peak, and important places like the sect leader’s hall were also built around the main peak, thus it was referred to as the inner sect.
Following behind Senior Brother Zhu, after flying for a while, they reached the edge of the sect’s protective array. Senior Brother Zhu landed and pointed to the entrance of a valley shrouded in mist. He said to Qin Sang, "Junior Brother Qin, ahead is Cloud Valley. The valley is protected by an array, and only those with a Cloud Valley waist token can enter. I won’t go further. That cloud-like artifact you have is for managing clouds and rain, nourishing spiritual plants. Inside your Mustard Seed Pouch are things like Nine-Spirit Sand, which are used for cultivating spiritual plants... This is a month’s supply, and new supplies will be delivered later."
As he spoke, Senior Brother Zhu raised his hand and sent a streak of spiritual power into the valley. A moment later, the mist parted, and an old man, even older than Senior Uncle Du, but only at the thirteenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm, flew out of the valley.
The old man descended in front of them, eyeing Qin Sang with a strange, sarcastic tone. "Senior Brother Zhu, you rarely come here without reason. Truly a rare guest... This junior brother seems unfamiliar. What’s his name?"
Qin Sang quickly bowed. "I am Junior Brother Qin Sang, greetings to Senior Brother."
Senior Brother Zhu gave a wry smile but did not get angry, responding in a slightly bitter tone, "Senior Brother Meng, this is Junior Brother Qin Sang, who just joined and has been assigned to help in Cloud Valley. I personally brought him over, only to receive such a welcome from you."
Senior Brother Meng’s eyes lit up. "Has Old Du finally let someone go? Oh, I nearly forgot today is the ascension conference."
Senior Brother Zhu seemed to tease him deliberately, shaking his head. "I heard Senior Uncle Du had other matters today and entrusted Senior Uncle Yu to assign the servant disciples. Otherwise, with so many senior uncles waiting for extra hands, it wouldn’t have been your turn."