The Qingheng Sect basically ignores its Outer Sect Disciples, and even constantly exploits them.
However!
When an Outer Sect Disciple has just stepped into the Qi Refining Stage.
The Sect will also provide some rewards, which can be considered an investment in the disciple.
Although the items are not many, for a disciple like Zhang Yan who has no power, no influence, and no backing, they are quite important.
He cleaned his face.
Zhang Yan walked out of his room and happened to see Elder Lin walking out as well.
"Shall we go?" Elder Lin greeted him with practiced ease.
He was preparing to take Zhang Yan to work.
But suddenly, he froze in place, his eyes staring fixedly at Zhang Yan.
"You... you have reached Qi Refining!"
Elder Lin's voice was not very calm.
"Just a stroke of luck!"
Zhang Yan bowed and did not deny it.
He could not hide his Realm, nor did he intend to.
"Luck!!!"
"This is truly hellish; why have I never had such luck!"
Elder Lin scoffed at the word "luck" that Zhang Yan used.
He was no novice to cultivation; having drifted through the Immortal Path for decades, he knew that there was no such thing as luck when it came to cultivation level progress.
"Since that is the case, Junior Brother Zhang, you should quickly head to the Sect. Only after obtaining the Jade Talisman can you be considered a true member of the Immortal Sect." Although shocked by Zhang Yan's cultivation speed, Elder Lin quickly adjusted his state and even changed his address to "Junior Brother" directly.
His attitude was completely different from before.
"Elder Lin, there is no need for this; you should still call me Zhang Yan," Zhang Yan quickly declined.
"How can that be? You were a mortal before, but now you are a Cultivator, so we should naturally address each other as martial brothers."
"Since Junior Brother Zhang has already entered the stage, you must be planning to visit the Sect, so I will not delay you. You should go quickly."
Elder Lin completely disagreed with Zhang Yan's suggestion.
He continued to call Zhang Yan "Junior Brother."
Regarding this, Zhang Yan no longer tried to stop him.
He simply continued to show the respect of a junior.
Walking out of the manor and identifying the direction, Zhang Yan headed straight for the Outer Sect.
He did not know if it was because of his successful Qi Refining.
Zhang Yan felt that even the surrounding environment had improved significantly, and the air felt exceptionally fresh.
Along the way, the overgrown weeds and the chirping of insects and frogs could not affect his good mood in the slightest.
"Finally here."
He glanced at the words "Affairs Hall."
Zhang Yan straightened his clothes and then walked in quickly.
The Affairs Hall was not large, and there was only a middle-aged Daoist slumped over the counter inside. Seeing Zhang Yan enter, he looked up.
"This Junior Brother, may I ask what brings you here?" The middle-aged Daoist asked with a smile as soon as he saw Zhang Yan.
"Greetings, Senior Brother. I have just achieved my Qi Refining breakthrough today and would like to come and collect the Sect's benefits," Zhang Yan quickly bowed and said to the middle-aged Daoist.
"So it is a newly entered Junior Brother!
I remember that new disciples only entered two months ago; for you to have already achieved a Qi Refining breakthrough, it is truly a joyous occasion!" The middle-aged Daoist congratulated him, then continued: "May I ask who your master is?"
"I have no master, I am just an Outer Sect Disciple. I am currently working as a Spirit Farmer in the Spirit Plant Garden," Zhang Yan did not hide his situation.
"No master, yet you achieved a Qi Refining breakthrough in just two months? Junior Brother, you are truly a Genius!" After saying this, the middle-aged Daoist quickly verified Zhang Yan's identity, then took out a Jade Talisman and a Storage Bag and handed them over.
"These are the benefits for an Outer Sect Disciple who achieves a Qi Refining breakthrough: one Storage Bag, two Daoist Robes, one Jade Talisman, and 100 Contribution Points. You can go to Enlightenment Peak to learn two Spells free of charge."
"Many thanks, Senior Brother!"
Having obtained the rewards, Zhang Yan quickly expressed his gratitude.
The Daoist Robes had already been placed into the Storage Bag.
As for that Jade Talisman, it served as an identity mark for the Qingheng Sect and was also a Magic Tool. It could store Contribution Points, and in times of crisis, it could trigger a protective shield. While capable of blocking one attack from a Late Stage Qi Refining cultivator, it would simultaneously release a marking Spell to mark the enemy.
If one were to sell it, this single Jade Talisman alone could fetch dozens of Spirit Stones.
Of course.
This was one's own proof of identity, so basically no one would sell it.
Moreover, the Qingheng Sect strictly forbids such behavior. If discovered, the offender would immediately have their cultivation crippled and be expelled from the Sect; in severe cases, they would even be left wishing for death.
"Many thanks, Senior Brother!"
Zhang Yan received the benefits, thanked the middle-aged Daoist, and then turned to leave.
After Zhang Yan left.
The middle-aged Daoist looked at his retreating figure as if thinking about something.
Finally, he shook his head slightly: "Forget it, forget it, he is just an Outer Sect Disciple after all."
..
Coming out of the Affairs Hall.
Zhang Yan touched the Storage Bag at his waist, feeling an indescribable excitement.
It was just as he expected.
Whether it was the Storage Bag or that Talisman.
They were actually both equipment!
【Name】: Low-level Storage Bag
【Quality】: Gray
【Equipment Effect】: Any part of the body can serve as an entrance and exit for the Storage Bag.
【Name】: Nameplate Jade Talisman
【Quality】: Green
【Equipment Effect】: Defense effect increased by 10%, protective shield, mark.
"Something is not right."
Looking at the Entries on these two pieces of equipment, Zhang Yan frowned.
Especially that Nameplate Jade Talisman.
It was actually a piece of Green equipment.
However, what made him strange was that the Entries on this equipment, while powerful, were different from the Skill Transmission Jade Slip and the Spirit Hoe.
The Skill Transmission Jade Slip contained the Entry for Evergreen Technique at Minor Accomplishment.
And the Spirit Hoe contained two professional-class Entries: Spirit Plant Identification and spirit plant nurturing.
Yet on the Green equipment, there were only the original Entries of the Magic Tool itself.
This made him feel a bit strange.
"Could it be that there is something different about these two Magic Tools?"
Zhang Yan frowned and thought carefully.
In the end, he suddenly realized.
These two Magic Tools seemed to be truly different from the previous two.
The previous two Magic Tools were both second-hand magical artifacts.
But these two Magic Tools were different.
These two Magic Tools were both standard Sect Magic Tools, brand new.
No one had ever used them before.
"So that's it!"
"So the Evergreen Technique at Minor Accomplishment, as well as spirit plant nurturing and Spirit Plant Identification, were actually the experience of the previous owners!"
Thinking of this.
Zhang Yan suddenly understood.
"If that's the case, then I should collect more second-hand magical artifacts!"
"As long as there are enough second-hand magical artifacts, I will always be able to pick out some useful Entries!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Yan turned his feet.
He did not return to the Spirit Plant Garden.
Instead, he headed straight for the Sect's Market.
The Qingheng Sect is a large sect.
With tens of thousands of disciples, a Golden Core Ancestor stationed there, occupying two countries, and even conducting cross-state trade.
Therefore, within their Sect, there was a Market where disciples could exchange goods.
Although it could not compare to a specialized large Market.
But, there were fewer fake goods here, and the quality was guaranteed.
Some things were sold much cheaper than outside, and for this reason, many Outer Sect Disciples specifically hunted for second-hand magical artifacts in the internal Market to sell in outside Markets.
They could earn quite a few Spirit Stones each time.
Zhang Yan originally had no interest in the Sect's Market, but now that he knew second-hand magical artifacts were useful to him, he naturally had to go for a stroll!
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