As for the deacons, to put it bluntly, they are just higher-level menial servants.
The deacons within the Tianshan sect are all inner disciples who want to be promoted to true disciples, but cannot because they lack talent and ability.
These people are not qualified to be true disciples, nor can they be inner disciples for life, so what should they do? Give them an identity, that is, deacons, who specialize in doing the dirty and tiring work for the sect.
So, ordinary people with spiritual roots are selected from outside to join the sect, and they become deacons.
Of course, the status of a deacon is not low either. At least in the Tianshan Sect, the status of a deacon is higher than that of an inner disciple, but not as high as that of a true disciple.
If placed outside, it would definitely be a respected existence!
Because anyone who can become a deacon must at least be a martial arts master!
Moreover, with the Tianshan Sect as a powerful backer, anyone who sees them will be polite.
Zuixianlou is the largest formal restaurant in Mancheng.
Today, Zuixianlou is booked out.
The deacon of the Tianshan Sect came here with two errand disciples and opened a registration office.
All young people under the age of 20 can sign up, and then the deacons will meet them personally and, after checking them out, will allow them to stay if they are deemed suitable.
This kind of time will last for three days.
Afterwards, all the young people who are left behind by the deacons will go through the next round of screening, and finally only three people will be lucky enough to enter the Tianshan Sect and become menial disciples.
"Come one by one!"
"What's your name? Li Zhuang? How old are you?"
"No, you're already twenty-one, get out of here and don't waste our time here!"
"Next, you, what's your name?"
There was a long queue in front of the Zuixianlou entrance and it was packed with people.
In the entire Barbarian City, young men, whether they were rich and powerful or those who were too poor to have food to eat, all the young people, crowded here to try their luck.
After all, if one is lucky enough to be chosen by the deacon and become a member of the Tianshan Sect, even if he is just a menial disciple, it is a great event that brings honor to the family!
Even the relatives and friends around you can benefit from your success!
Therefore, countless people rushed to sign up.
The two errand disciples were busy at the door. Anyone who was under 20 years old and looked healthy would be registered. On this first day, the most important thing was registration; as for the screening, that would be a matter for the future.
As for the deacon, he was drinking tea in the building and being well served.
For people like them, they need to abide by the rules in Tianshan Sect, but once they leave Tianshan Sect, they are the superior ones and everyone who sees them must be respectful!
“Get out of the way! Get out of the way!”
At this time, Liao Qing was carried to the gate of Zuixianlou in a sedan chair carried by eight people. The servants of the Liao family used sticks to clear the way and beat a path out. The ordinary people who had signed up were beaten and quickly dodged to both sides.
"Damn it, everyone is here to sign up, why is he cutting in line?"
"It's fine if you cut in line, but you dare to hit someone? This is simply outrageous!"
"Hush, keep your voices down. The man who cut in line and beat others is Liao Qing, the head of the Liao family. He was recently dealt a heavy punishment by the kind-hearted Chen Xuan. He must be so angry that he has no place to vent. If he hears you scolding him, you will suffer the consequences!"
"Liao Qing? What is he doing here? This is the place where the Tianshan Sect selects people with spiritual roots for cultivation, and only those under 20 years old are accepted. Why is a middle-aged man like him joining in the fun?"
"Does he want to sign up for his son? But it is said that his son is still in the hands of the great philanthropist Chen Xuan."
Many people looked puzzled.
At this time, the two errand disciples of Tianshan Sect had also noticed Liao Qing.
They all showed dissatisfaction and said coldly: "This is the place where Tianshan Sect selects people with spiritual roots. How dare you come here to cause trouble? Don't you want to live?"
As expected of the Tianshan Sect’s members, they spoke with such authority. They didn’t care who Liao Qing was. Anyone who dared to disturb the Tianshan Sect’s work would be courting death!
Liao Qing smiled and handed over two gold bars, stuffing them directly into the sleeves of the two errand disciples. He said with a smile: "I am Liao Qing, the head of the Liao family, one of the three major families in Mancheng. I am sorry for the offense. Please bear with me."
These two gold bars weigh twenty taels each, and are quite heavy.
The two errand disciples originally disliked him very much and were even ready to punish him.
But seeing that Liao Qing was so capable of handling things, both of them suddenly liked him a lot more.
"It's Patriarch Liao. What's the matter? Are you here to register your son?"
The two men were not from Mancheng at all, so they naturally didn't know who the Liao family head and the Chen family head were. However, Liao Qing had already introduced himself and was quite generous, so the two men naturally gave him face.
"Two young men, may I ask if Deacon Fang is in there?"
Liao Qing looked into the restaurant.
One of the errand disciples said, "Our deacon is resting in the restaurant. Are you here to register your son? If not, don't stand here."
Liao Qing cupped his hands and said, "Please introduce me to someone. I would like to meet Deacon Fang."
Upon hearing this, one of them immediately showed dissatisfaction and scolded: "You can't see the steward whenever you want? Don't think you can make demands on us just because you gave us benefits. Either get out of here or we'll teach you a lesson!"
As expected of a member of the Tianshan Sect, he spoke with great arrogance.
Liao Qing's face stiffened slightly. He could see that these two servants were at best two martial artists. After all, if they were martial artists, they would not be servants but outer disciples.
How dare two mere martial artists talk to him like that?
If Mr. Yang were here, he would be able to kill both of them directly!
But then again, if Elder Yang were here, he wouldn't have to be so humble to meet Deacon Fang.
"I have something very important to report to Deacon Fang. I'd like to trouble you two to be flexible."
Liao Qing chuckled dryly and immediately ordered someone to bring up a small box. After opening the box, it was full of gold, estimated to be about seventy or eighty taels.
"It's just a small token of respect."
The two errand disciples couldn't help but look at each other, both of them secretly happy.
I originally thought that selecting people with spiritual roots would be a tough job. After all, not only could they not practice, but they also had to travel long distances.
Now it seems that this is a really lucrative job!
"You are a sensible person."
The two errand disciples were not polite at all and directly closed the box and took it over.
"Tell me, what do you want to talk to our deacon about?"
One person asked.
Can I tell you about this kind of thing?
If the news that Bai Suzhen gave birth to a son with him were to spread, the Tianshan Sect would definitely be furious. By then, even if Liao Qing had ten lives, they would not be enough for him to die.
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