The so-called Immortal Cave of the Immortals and Gods was the place where the Disciples of the Immortals and Gods practiced in Yunmeng Township in the past.
It not only contained countless lost ancient Cultivation Techniques and Heaven And Earth Treasures.
Most importantly.
It had the probability of producing the top-tier object of dao integration.
Therefore.
Every time an Immortal Cave appeared, it was a heaven-shaking Opportunity for the Nine Great Dao Sects that could change the foundation of their Sect.
But for the demons of Yunmeng Palace, they would not sit idly by and watch this Opportunity fall into the hands of the Dao Sect.
Over countless years, in order to fight for the ownership of these Immortal Caves, the Dao Sect and Yunmeng Palace had secretly lost countless personnel...
"So that's how it is..."
An old veteran suddenly realized, but then frowned: "However... although the Immortal Cave has a Restriction and has always only allowed Cultivators below the Painting Realm to enter, this girl is only at the One Chess Piece level after all."
"Senior Brother, surely you aren't counting on her to snatch precious treasures for our Jieqing Sect in that kind of situation?"
Below the Painting Realm.
It meant that great Cultivators at the Sixteen Chess Pieces level could also enter.
Yunmeng Palace would definitely send their top demon Prodigies.
Throwing a girl at the One Chess Piece level in there would likely not even cause a splash.
"..."
Elder Wu Xiang looked silently at the sky.
That was true... although this girl had amazing talent, the Immortal Cave would appear soon... how could she have time to grow?
But...
For some reason, the first time he saw this girl.
He had a faint premonition in his heart.
This girl might give him a huge surprise.
...
The bluestone path wound ahead.
True Lord Linghan walked in front, leading Jiang Yuechu toward the treasury of the Jieqing Sect.
He appeared to be strolling leisurely, but his mind was already spinning with thoughts.
This girl had taken the Spiritual Artifact sword, and later at the treasury, he would have to throw in another Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact as a thank-you gift.
If she took the items and just walked away.
Wouldn't the Jieqing Sect become a sucker who lost money for nothing?
He absolutely could not let this girl slip away...
Thinking of this.
True Lord Linghan slowed his pace and walked side-by-side with the Girl in Black Robes behind him.
He stroked his long beard and spoke seemingly casually.
"Junior Friend Jiang, now that the matter at Guanlan Island is over, do you have any plans for the future?"
"Plans?"
Jiang Yuechu was slightly stunned.
A trace of contemplation flashed across her beautiful face.
Go to Yunmeng Palace to complete the errand that old woman gave her?
Her original plan was to go to Yunmeng Palace to complete the errand given by the old woman, Xirang.
But now it seemed... with her current One Chess Piece cultivation level, rashly heading to Yunmeng Palace, where ten thousand demons gathered, was purely asking for death.
Besides that, there really didn't seem to be anything she had to do.
She shook her head.
"No plans, I'll just take it one step at a time."
Hearing this.
True Lord Linghan was overjoyed, and he almost couldn't suppress a smile.
Being lost is good.
He wasn't afraid of her being lost, he was only afraid of her having things to do.
As long as she had nowhere to go, there were plenty of opportunities to maneuver.
He coughed dryly and said solemnly.
"Since you have nowhere to go for now, Junior Friend, actually... staying at our Jieqing Sect for a while wouldn't be a bad idea."
Jiang Yuechu stopped.
Her pitch-black eyes looked suspiciously at the green-robed great Cultivator beside her.
"What do you mean? You want me to join the Jieqing Sect?"
If she had to join a Sect and be constrained by all those tedious rules, she didn't have the time for that.
Sensing the resistance in the girl's eyes.
True Lord Linghan waved his hands repeatedly.
"Junior Friend, do not misunderstand."
"Although the Jieqing Sect is one of the Nine Great Dao Sects, our Sect rules are strict. You are used to being a free spirit, so if you were to join rashly, you would definitely feel restricted."
He paused, his tone becoming extremely sincere.
"What I mean is, could you stay in our Sect temporarily as a 'Registered Guest Elder'?"
"Registered Guest Elder?"
Jiang Yuechu raised an eyebrow.
What kind of thing was this?
True Lord Linghan explained with a smile: "A so-called Registered Guest Elder, to put it plainly, is just a status for an auditor... you don't need to strictly follow the Jieqing Sect's rules, nor do you need to take a master... it's just an idle position, and you are free to come and go."
"But during your temporary stay in our Sect, you can freely enter and exit the Outer Sect Library to study the many classics of our Dao Sect, and if you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, you can also seek me or other Elders for discussion at any time."
He looked at Jiang Yuechu with sincere eyes.
"Consider it as our Jieqing Sect forming a good bond with you."
"What do you think, Junior Friend?"
Jiang Yuechu listened quietly.
These conditions sounded like they had all benefits and no harm.
Not only could she get free access to the Jieqing Sect's Cultivation Techniques and classics, but she could also have a stable place to stay and slowly digest the Dao Cultivation she had in hand.
There was such a good thing.
But she wasn't some naive fool.
The other party going to such great lengths was nothing more than having taken a fancy to the combat power and potential she had displayed.
They just wanted to use this identity to subtly bind her to the Jieqing Sect.
But so what?
Look at who she, Jiang Yuechu, was!
As long as she had some time.
She would just pack up and run, who could stop her?!
Thinking of this.
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly and said calmly: "Then I will trouble you."
True Lord Linghan let out a long sigh of relief.
"Hahaha, you are too polite, Junior Friend."
"Let's go, let's go, the treasury is right ahead, I will definitely let you pick a Spiritual Artifact you like today!"
...
The Jieqing Sect's treasury was built on the peak of an isolated mountain.
The sea of clouds surged all around, and two huge stone swords guarded the heavy door.
Several tall figures stood on the stone steps in front of the door.
They were all dressed in green robes, with handsome faces, and their cultivation levels faintly revealed the level of four or five Chess Pieces.
Hearing footsteps approaching.
Several figures turned their heads in unison, their eyes vigilant.
When they saw that the person coming was True Lord Linghan, their expressions eased slightly.
The leading Young Man stepped forward and bowed slightly.
His gaze glanced calmly at the Girl in Black Robes following behind.
Although she looked very unfamiliar, he was tactful enough not to ask any questions.
"So it is Deacon Linghan."
The Young Man's voice was clear: "I wonder if you have an Elder's decree for coming to the treasury this time?"
True Lord Linghan's expression was gentle, and he did not put on any airs as a senior.
He took out a jade tablet from the Storage Pouch at his waist and handed it over.
While the Young Man was verifying the jade tablet, True Lord Linghan turned his head and introduced her to Jiang Yuechu.
"These are all Inner Sect Disciples of our Jieqing Sect, and it just so happens to be their turn to perform the daily routine of guarding the treasury today."
After saying this, he turned his head to look at those young men and raised his hand in a gesture of introduction.
"This is Jiang Yuechu, Junior Friend Jiang... from today on, she will be a Registered Guest Elder of our Jieqing Sect."
"Ah?"
Once these words were spoken.
The few Inner Sect Disciples were slightly stunned.
Even the Young Man checking the jade tablet put down the jade tablet in his hand.
Everyone raised their heads and looked at the girl with surprise and suspicion.
Registered Guest Elder?
How long had it been since this status appeared in the Jieqing Sect?
This kind of position that only carried a name without doing any work, was free to come and go, and could take advantage of the Sect for free.
As one of the Nine Great Dao Sects, the Jieqing Sect had long been unable to tolerate the existence of such exceptions.
How could one suddenly appear?
The few Inner Sect Disciples' thoughts raced, and they immediately restrained the surprise in their eyes.
Someone who could make the Sect break its rules was definitely not someone they could neglect.
The Young Man respectfully returned the jade tablet and then politely bowed to Jiang Yuechu.
"Greetings, Guest Elder Jiang... If you have any trivial matters that need running errands in the Sect in the future, feel free to come find us."
Jiang Yuechu's expression was calm, and she didn't say a word.
She just nodded slightly, which counted as a greeting.
Seeing that the girl had no intention of talking or making friends at all, the few Disciples looked at each other, tactfully retreated to their original positions, and made way.
True Lord Linghan sighed helplessly in his heart.
This girl's temper was really cold.
He put away the jade tablet and led Jiang Yuechu across the slowly opening door.
Walking in the dark and deep corridor, True Lord Linghan finally couldn't help but offer a reminder.
"Junior Friend Jiang, actually, making friends with these Inner Sect Disciples has no disadvantages... If there is any trivial information you want to know in the future, it will be good to have a source to ask."
"Besides, if you are interested in performing the Sect's training errands in the future, you can also call on them to be your helpers."
Hearing this, Jiang Yuechu looked at the other party curiously: "Training?"
True Lord Linghan stroked his beard and nodded, explaining: "Although the Nine Great Dao Sects are hidden in this Painting Realm world and do not ask about mundane affairs... there are still countless vassal forces in the vast territory of Yunmeng Township that rely on our breath to survive."
"Those forces pay tribute every year, and if they encounter troubles they cannot solve, such as slaying demons or internal turmoil... they will naturally report it to the Dao Sect. Since the Dao Sect enjoys their tribute, it must naturally take action to help them solve these troubles."
"Slaying demons?"
Extracting the keyword.
Jiang Yuechu paused slightly, and then a little heat suddenly surged in her heart.
Why didn't you say so earlier.
I'm familiar with this work.