Chen Yi met the old Taoist's gaze and said neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"Junior Chen Yi, may I ask why you have summoned me here, senior?"

"My honorific title is Xuanzhu, and I am one of the Thirty-Six True Men of the Hidden Moon Sect."

Xuanzhu stared at Chen Yi, "Has my disciple offended you in any way, young friend?"

Chen Yi knew that the other party was testing him.

“The Certification Officer of Pure Heart, oh no, Fellow Daoist Pure Heart, has not offended me,” he said earnestly.

"And what about your contract, young friend?" Xuanzhu asked with a smile.

"I'm new here and don't know anyone, so please forgive me."

Chen Yi did not answer the question about the contract, but instead avoided the main point.

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhu laughed heartily, "Hahaha! It's alright! I was just like you when I was young! The path of cultivation is no small matter; if you're not careful, you might not even be left with a trace."

Chen Yi still had no idea what the old man was up to.

"I called you here because I value talent!"

"My Hidden Moon Sect has thirty-six True Persons. In addition to recommendations from our own disciples, we also recruit disciples from various countries. In recent years, quite a few people from your Crimson Dragon Kingdom have joined our sect."

Xuanzhu stared at Chen Yi, as if trying to uncover his hidden secret.

Unfortunately, even after staring at it for several seconds, I couldn't see anything amiss.

This child's fortune is beyond comprehension; could it be that he is favored by some True Lord?

"You said the Hidden Moon Sect only has thirty-six True Immortals, how did it manage to suppress several cultivation kingdoms?" Chen Yi asked curiously.

The Crimson Dragon Kingdom alone must have dozens of Golden Core cultivators, right?

The Hidden Moon Sect controls several cultivation kingdoms, could it be...?

"Hehe! It's very simple, because we have a Nascent Soul Ancestor!" Master Xuanzhu said with a smile.

To his surprise, Chen Yi did not feel any fear upon hearing the words "Nascent Soul".

Could it be that he really has a Nascent Soul cultivator behind him?

Chen Yi understood; so there was a Nascent Soul cultivator there. No wonder he was able to control several cultivation kingdoms.

"Then what kind of disciple can I become here?" Chen Yi asked again.

"If you don't mind, you can become my disciple," Master Xuanzhu said with a smile. "Then you and Suxin will be fellow disciples."

Su Xin was completely bewildered. What?

You want me to be his fellow disciple?

"Master, didn't you say I was your last disciple?"

Master Xuanzhu coughed awkwardly, "Ahem! Well, the door is closed, but not locked. I'll just take on another disciple to lock it!"

Chen Yi: "???"

Master Xuanzhu looked at Chen Yi: "What do you think?"

His idea was simple: if he could recruit Chen Yi, he would have a chance to find out his background.

Even if the other side truly has a Nascent Soul cultivator backing them, we have nothing to fear. Our Hidden Moon Sect is not without its own power!

Chen Yi asked, "Do you have that kind of rank or position?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanzhu's smile froze.

“There was once.”

"once?"

"Don't concern yourself with this matter of rank for now. In short, the ranks in our Hidden Moon Sect have always been determined by the ability of the most capable," said True Master Xuanzhu, waving his hand.

"What exactly is the use of that position?" Chen Yi asked, voicing his doubts.

"The Fruit Position is formed by the convergence of the laws of heaven and earth, allowing Golden Core cultivators to understand the laws of heaven and earth in advance. To achieve the Nascent Soul stage, one must have attained a Fruit Position," explained True Person Xuanzhu.

"Once someone advances to the Nascent Soul stage by using a Fruit position, they no longer need the Fruit position to manipulate certain laws of heaven and earth. The Fruit position they once held will become vacant, waiting for a destined person."

"Those Golden Core cultivators in your Crimson Dragon Kingdom, even if they attain a high position, will never be able to advance to the Nascent Soul stage. They'll just be occupying positions without doing anything."

Chen Yi's eyes widened. "Why is that?"

"Because the lineage of the Human Emperor they venerate is incomplete, and the success of this lineage is related to the rise and fall of the nation. Unless the Crimson Dragon Kingdom can become a fourth-level cultivation nation, it is impossible for a Nascent Soul to be born."

"Alright, that's something only Golden Core cultivators need to worry about. Your priority right now is to cultivate diligently and perform well at the full moon celebration on the fifteenth of August."

Master Xuanzhu looked at Suxin and said, "Suxin, take him to get some clothes and introduce him to the basics of my sect."

"Oh! Also, since you are my disciple, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion and learn a minor supernatural power. Whether you can comprehend it or not is up to you."

Chen Yi's eyes lit up instantly.

Wow, there's even a minor supernatural leader?

Is it really that good to be an old man's apprentice?

"Master, please accept my bow!"

Master Xuanzhu smiled and said, "Let's skip the formalities and go! Get to know my Hidden Moon Sect properly."

Let's go!

Su Xin walked ahead with a complicated expression.

"Senior Sister Suxin, wait for me!" Chen Yi quickly followed.

Su Xin's delicate body trembled. For some reason, she thought of the contract again.

What kind of junior brother treats his senior sister like that?

As the two walked inside the Taoist temple, they could see many disciples spying on them.

Many people are curious about Chen Yi's identity and why he is with Su Xin.

"You've become a direct disciple of a master so soon after you arrived. There must be many people in the sect who are envious. Be careful then," Su Xin kindly reminded her.

Chen Yi touched his nose, thinking, "Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it."

The two went to the General Affairs Hall to collect their clothes and tokens.

"This token contains 3,000 contribution points, which is a benefit for newcomers." Su Xin handed the token to Chen Yi.

"Is it available to everyone?" Chen Yi asked.

"What are you thinking? You are a direct disciple of the master, so you only have 3,000. Inner disciples only have 1,000, outer disciples have 500, and servants have 250."

Su Xin glanced at Chen Yi.

At that moment, a flamboyant young man approached.

"Junior brother, are you new here? Are you interested in learning about the retirement contribution?"

Chen Yi was stunned. "A tribute to the elderly?"

“Yes! It’s the most cost-effective time to buy now! We cultivators have to plan ahead.” The man laughed.

"Just pay 128 contribution points per month, and after 150 years, you can receive 800 contribution points per month until you die!"

Su Xin watched the man make his sales pitch without saying a word.

She wanted to see how Chen Yi differed from the other newcomers.

Chen Yi did the math: if he contributed 128 each month, that would amount to 230,400 over 150 years.

You'll receive 800 every month thereafter, and you'll break even in just 24 years.

With a lifespan of two hundred years for a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, they would probably reach their great age just as they were recovering their initial cultivation.

However, if one can break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage in their lifetime, it will be a sure win!

"No need, thank you," he replied with a smile.

Although the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment is nothing to him, 150 years is too long, and anything could happen in that time.

He asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid of losing money doing this?"

With the aptitude of the disciples in the Hidden Moon Sect, they should all have a chance to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, right?

The senior brother who was promoting the product said with a regretful look, "Junior brother, you probably don't know, but our Hidden Moon Sect offers a full range of benefits. If you insist on paying, the sect can help you pay a portion of the contribution. If you encounter difficulties in the future, the sect can also provide you with a loan to ensure that you can pay your retirement contribution."

Chen Yi's lips twitched slightly.

So they make money through loans...

Su Xin glared at the man. "Senior Brother Li! That's enough!"

"Junior Sister Suxin, you... he wouldn't happen to be your client, would he?" Senior Brother Li's eyes widened.

"client?"

Chen Yi looked at Su Xin with a strange expression.