"As you all know, Junior Brother Rong led a large group of people, along with fellow Daoists from the Xuanfeng Sect, out to search for a medicinal garden to attack. Recently, they sent word back that they have selected a target..."
"So the reason I've called everyone here today is to arrange the stationed personnel and the disciples who will be deployed..."
After everyone was seated, Wang Jin stood up and spoke.
Sitting next to him, Sha Yuanliang, the leader of the Xuanfeng Sect disciples, said, "Fellow Daoists, there's no need to worry about rushing into battle. After all, this place is the base of our two sects, and it's very important. We must have enough people to guard it, so that our two sects can advance or retreat as needed, and we won't end up being hunted down instead of being able to seize it."
"Naturally, those who stay here will also receive merit points, though relatively less, but they will face fewer risks. Each has its advantages and disadvantages."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, but their eyes still revealed considerable anticipation.
Although these words suggest that those who stay behind can also earn merit, it's safe to assume that the amount won't be much; it's basically just a safety net, purely to reassure people.
The moment they stepped into the secret realm, everyone present was mentally prepared for the risks, fully aware of just how fierce the competition would be. Those who ultimately made it into the realm were all there for the immense profits!
At present, the natural inclination is to go into battle, so as to gain more merits, seize greater benefits, and obtain sufficient resources for the upper realm.
"Next up are Junior Brother Jiang Yuanbo and Junior Brother Zhao Shi..."
Wang Jin read through the list, which included almost everyone in the area and ninety percent of the cultivators in the entire herb garden, but Lin Xiuyuan's name was not among them.
Wang Jin paused, looked at Lin Xiuyuan, and said, "Junior Brother has only recently arrived here and probably needs to recover first. Moreover, with your talismanic skills, you are more suited to defend this place. With Junior Brother Lin's abilities, leading the other junior brothers to guard this place is the most appropriate thing for you."
In his view, Lin Xiuyuan's late arrival here must mean he has already made great gains in the outside world, otherwise he wouldn't have been so late.
Secondly, according to Lin Xiuyuan's methods, once he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, he will be among the top five in the Cloud Vein, a view held by countless disciples on the main peak.
However, having not witnessed Lin Xiuyuan's combat prowess firsthand, Wang Jin still harbored some doubts. The matter of vying for the herb garden could not be taken lightly and required a full-scale attack. Without knowing Lin Xiuyuan's background, it would be better to let Junior Brother Zhao and others, who knew his background well, join the battle.
In addition to the first reason, it's better to let Lin Xiuyuan stay in charge of the medicine garden. With his reputation, he can easily coordinate the remaining disciples and guard the main camp.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan, though unaware of the other party's true thoughts, could roughly deduce them. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, but he couldn't refute it, as the other party was one of the leaders of the Yunxiao Sect this time. He could only leave it at that for now and see how things went.
"Later, Junior Brother Zhao will arrange for Junior Brother Xuanmai to hand you over and help you get to know the fellow Daoists of Xuanfeng Sect."
Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan remained silent but simply nodded, Wang Jin considered the matter settled and continued:
"Alright, fellow disciples and fellow Daoists of the Xuanfeng Sect, go back and inform the others. It won't be long before Fellow Daoist Rong and the others return to join the battle!"
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The group gradually left the tent.
Lin Xiuyuan paused outside the door, waiting to take over the management of the medicinal herb garden.
Zhong Qian glanced at Lin Xiuyuan and smiled, "Junior Brother Lin, don't be discouraged. Although you've been left to guard the area, you've been out there for so long, you must have gained enough, right? As the commander, you'll still have plenty of merit. Hehe, maybe there will be another opportunity..."
Seeing that Zhong Qian thought the same way, Lin Xiuyuan smiled bitterly to himself, but he couldn't say the truth, so he went along with it and said, "Yes, Senior Brother Zhong is right. We have gained enough from both sides. Since we can gain a lot of merit just by sitting here, there is no need to risk going."
After a short while, Zhao Shi came out. Zhong Qian nodded to him, looked at Lin Xiuyuan, and cupped his hands, saying, "Then Junior Brother Lin, you can go ahead and get busy. I also need to go back and prepare."
Lin Xiuyuan nodded and then turned to face Zhao Shi.
Zhao Shi said, "Junior Brother Lin, shall we go? Let's go to the herb field first. Junior Brother Zhang and the others are breaking the formation there. Afterwards, I'll show you around the Xuanmai junior brothers who have set up the formations around the herb garden..."
The two walked side by side into the depths of the herb garden. When they reached the spirit fields, many disciples of the Xuan lineage were busy breaking through various formations in order to collect the spiritual herbs.
After a brief exchange of glances, we turned around and headed to the outskirts of the herb garden.
There are also many disciples of the Xuan lineage here, but unlike before, they are not breaking down formations, but rather setting up and reinforcing them.
In addition, about ten Yunmai disciples remained behind, and they all met each other through Zhao Shi's introduction.
Naturally, none of the disciples objected when they learned that Lin Xiuyuan would be in charge of this area for the foreseeable future.
The name of a person is like the shadow of a tree. Lin Xiuyuan is universally recognized, not to mention that he has now reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. Although it is unknown what level his combat power has reached, whether it is as everyone guessed at the time, that he can directly compare with the top five of the Cloud Vein and the top thirty of the main peak!
However, judging from the methods Lin Xiuyuan has displayed in the past, they are far beyond what ordinary cultivators can match, which is certainly true.
In about a morning, Lin Xiuyuan had a general understanding of everything and then parted ways with Zhao Shi. Zhao Shi returned to prepare for the battle to seize the medicine garden, while Lin Xiuyuan could only return to a tent not far from the center of the medicine garden, where he quietly meditated, constantly strengthening his foundation and refining his perfect state to the extreme.
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