In the outer area, Ye Feng changed into a blue uniform and stood in a cave.
The fifteen-square-meter cave dwelling had everything one could need.
A small bed measuring two square meters, with brand new blankets on it.
There was a small pool, about one foot in diameter, with an array above it that could detect the water level and automatically drip water when it was low.
There's also a table, a cabinet...
The outer cave dwelling is protected by an array bound to a token, allowing only the cave dwelling's owner to enter, significantly increasing security.
Moreover, the spiritual energy inside the cave is abundant, although it is much less than that in the restaurant, but it is much better than the servants' quarters.
Furthermore, the higher the ranking of the cave dwelling, the more abundant the spiritual energy within. If you want to stay in a higher-ranked cave dwelling, you simply need to take on a challenge...
Of course, Ye Feng doesn't need to worry about anyone stealing his number 5055.
Only after entering the outer sect can one be considered a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect.
You can choose one free class each month, plus more than ten open courses on history, eras, sects, and more.
However, those courses will only begin after the year-end competition, when a large number of disciples join.
They can go down the mountain to visit relatives once a year, for no more than five days each time.
However, Afu will no longer be able to visit every month. The outer sect area is considered part of the Qingyun Sect's internal territory, and it's impossible for outsiders to be allowed to visit.
Furthermore, tasks must be completed each month, and spirit stones cannot be used to offset them.
Of course, there are rewards as well. In addition, one spirit stone and one Qi Refining Pill will be given away for free every month.
Don't be fooled by this small perk, which is less than what you'd get as a menial laborer. Keep in mind it's free! If you participated in missions, you'd earn at least five or six spirit stones a month.
As for those who go out to slay demonic beasts, that's hard to say. If they're lucky, they can earn dozens or even hundreds a month.
If you're unlucky, you might lose ten or so spirit stones, but many others will even lose their lives.
After registering yesterday, I spent half a day being led around by the management disciples, learning about some forbidden areas and being informed of the rules.
Today is my own day, and it's the third day already. The full transaction record has been broken again, so it's time to go out and find some ways to make money.
Ye Feng strolled around the main hall of missions, then briefly visited the Scripture Pavilion.
Advancing to the outer sect grants the opportunity to learn a spell for free, but Ye Feng hasn't yet decided on which mission to take.
If you're doing planting tasks, you'll definitely need to learn things like the Cloud and Rain Technique, as well as the Geng Metal Sword Technique.
If you want to refine pills, you need to learn fire control techniques.
Ye Feng only received the fifth to seventh levels of the Azure Cloud Qi Refining Technique.
I'll wait and see about the others first.
When they received the cultivation technique, they swore an oath of faith, vowing that if they ever revealed it to anyone, it would be considered treason, and they would be condemned even by their parents and siblings.
The same applies to other cultivation techniques, but some common spells like water or fireballs have already become ubiquitous...
Although those in the Qi Refining stage don't even have divine sense, it doesn't stop everyone from pursuing the hope of immortality, and no one will break their vows of the Dao.
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"Hello, senior brother. I'm looking for Senior Brother Xu Hao!"
Now that I've become an outer disciple, I can finally come directly to Xu Hao.
At the gate of the Spirit Herb Garden, Ye Feng showed his identity token, registered at the entrance, and then walked inside under the guidance of his two senior brothers.
All along the way were various square fields.
The outer disciples were busy in the fields like old farmers.
Some used cloud and rain techniques to irrigate the medicinal herbs, while others used metal techniques to eliminate insects from them.
Others sprinkle powder made from spirit stones in the fields to replenish spiritual energy...
"Senior Brother Xu!"
When Ye Feng saw Xu Hao, he was harvesting Fu Mu fruit in the field, which was the main ingredient for refining the Bigu Pill.
"Ye Feng?"
Xu Hao was somewhat surprised to see Ye Feng, who was wearing an outer sect uniform, clearly indicating that this guy had advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refining in the past few days.
"I'm still busy for a while, please wait a moment!"
Ye Feng nodded and found a place to sit down at the edge of the field.
The autumn sun is warm and not harsh, perfect for spring outings and picnics.
Looking at the bustling yet harmonious scene around him, Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.
This cultivation world is still quite down-to-earth...
However, he also understood in his heart that all of this was due to the powerful backing of the Qingyun Sect.
Without the protection of a sect, you couldn't find such a peaceful and tranquil place outside.
The original owner's parents died on their adventure in pursuit of even a little bit of cultivation resources.
Only with immense strength can one guarantee a peaceful life and the opportunity to cultivate...
"You're pretty good, you got here so quickly."
After Xu Hao finished his work, he put all the Richwood Fruits away in his storage bag, then called out to Ye Feng.
"It's alright. I was just a hair's breadth away before, but I've been making some progress lately, and I broke through without even realizing it."
Ye Feng spoke as he followed Xu Hao.
"Why didn't you wait until the year-end competition? There might be quite a few rewards then."
Xu Hao has already advanced to the late stage of Qi Refining, but he still remains in the outer sect, all for the rewards during the grand competition. If he were to win first place, the rewards would be something most people could only dream of.
Ye Feng shook his head.
"I want to learn alchemy as soon as possible. If I start a few months earlier, I might earn more."
Although Xu Hao heard that Ye Feng wanted to learn alchemy, he did not feel threatened by his peers.
In fact, many people with spare money will take more courses, even if they don't learn alchemy, learning to identify and process herbs is still beneficial.
But actually refining pills...that's an incredibly expensive job.
Just as the two were about to reach the management office, a black figure flew in from the sky.
Because of the rapid flight, a whistling sound could be heard from afar.
Xu Hao didn't pay any attention, but Ye Feng watched intently.
Once you reach the late stage of Qi Refining, you can fly using magical artifacts.
However, they are rarely seen in the Xuanwu District. The original owner, having lived in the mountains for almost three years, had seen quite a few.
But this was the first time Ye Feng had ever seen this.
Seemingly sensing Ye Feng's gaze, the owner of the flying sword immediately retracted it above the two and slowly descended.
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Luo!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Xu Hao hurriedly bowed in greeting, and Ye Feng followed suit.
Those who call you "Uncle-Master" are Foundation Establishment cultivators...
Who is he?
"Uncle-Master, this is Ye Feng, a junior brother who has just been promoted to the outer sect."
Then, Xu Hao spoke to Ye Feng,
"Ye Feng, this is the steward in charge of the Spirit Herb Garden, Uncle-Master Luo Qiang. Quickly pay your respects!"
Fortunately, the act of paying respects is just a formality; cultivators don't even kneel before heaven and earth, so they generally don't need to actually pay their respects.
Ye Feng imitated Xu Hao, clasping his hands and bowing.
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Luo! I am Ye Feng, a miscellaneous disciple who was promoted from Xuanwu District yesterday. I want to work in the Spirit Herb Garden, so I came to visit first."
Luo Qiang nodded slightly and continued,
"The Spirit Herb Garden isn't a place you can just enter directly. They'll issue missions when needed, so you should check out the mission requirements first."
After saying that, he suddenly seemed to remember something.
"You said your name is Ye Feng? The Ye Feng who sold the broken sword for 800 spirit stones at the market?"
"Uh...yes."
Ye Feng looked surprised, not expecting that his name would be remembered by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. He wondered if it was spread by passersby or because of Shen Lang.
"I heard you can identify fragments of spiritual materials? Why don't you go to the weapon-refining hall with such talent?"
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