29: Inner disciples

Speaking of this, Elder Qu paused slightly.

"Special reward: one bottle of Strong Bone Pill. Additionally, Han Yi is specially permitted to be accepted as an Inner Sect Disciple of the Sect!"

As soon as Elder Qu finished speaking, the Disciples of the guard team were first stunned, and then, like a stone stirring up a thousand ripples, they immediately became noisy.

"This Han Yi really got lucky...."

"Sigh, if only this mission to transport 'fire crystal stone' had been assigned to our team...."

"Hmph, what use would it be if you went? I think he benefited from Li Feng. I heard that the Li Family Patriarch is an Elder of the Outer Affairs Hall!"

It's no wonder everyone was so agitated. In the guard team, aside from a few Inner Sect Disciple who served as captains and were undergoing trials, most of the others were Outer Sect Disciples.

There are roughly two types of Disciples in the Crimson Flame Sect.

Outer Sect Disciples, which is Han Yi's current status.

In the Crimson Flame Sect, Outer Sect Disciples are mainly responsible for various daily tasks such as mining, guarding, and transportation. They are numerous and are responsible for maintaining the operation of the Crimson Flame Sect.

Those difficult, tiring, and low-paying tasks that Inner Sect Disciple are unwilling to do are all undertaken by Outer Sect Disciples.

To put it bluntly, Outer Sect Disciples were specifically established to serve Inner Sect Disciple and various Hall.

The other type of Disciple, Inner Sect Disciple, learns the cultivation methods provided by the Crimson Flame Sect for free and does not need to undertake these productive tasks.

They may handle corresponding affairs depending on the Hall they belong to, but the affairs of Inner Sect Disciple are necessarily administrative in nature.

For example, joining the Outer Affairs Hall and being responsible for the distribution of items at the exchange points in the various guard camps.

Another example is joining the Law Enforcement Hall and becoming a Law Enforcement Disciple to supervise the conduct of Disciples both inside and outside the Sect.

Of course, if some Inner Sect Disciple wish to focus on cultivation and do not want to undertake even these tasks, they can apply to become combat Disciples of the various Hall. Although they may face danger, the welfare and treatment of combat Disciples are also the best.

It can be said that only Inner Sect Disciple are considered true Disciples of the Crimson Flame Sect.

Han Yi had only recently changed from a Mining Disciple to a guard team Disciple, and in the blink of an eye, he became an Inner Sect Disciple. How could this not ignite jealousy in the hearts of the Outer Sect Disciples who had lingered in the guard team for many years!

"Aside from being a bit taller and having a slightly handsomer face than me, how is he better than me!"

Someone glanced at Han Yi a few times and muttered to himself.

"It's rigged, there must be a rigged!"

Some people also shouted in dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, silence!"

Elder Qu's face darkened, and his voice suddenly rose, like a great bell, making their eardrums ache.

"This Sect reward was jointly discussed by the Hall Master, Elder, and Sect Leader. If you have any objections, you can report them to the Law Enforcement Hall!"

The training ground immediately fell silent again. The Disciples couldn't help but inwardly grumble, 'Elder Qu, aren't you an Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall?'

"Alright, where is the Fourth Squad?" Elder Qu changed the subject, his tone softening.

"Disciple, Disciple is here...."

Zhang Yun's face was pale, and he stood out meekly.

"Fourth Squad, Zhang Yun and Huo Dahai failed to keep watch during the night, Captain Song Qing deserted in the face of danger, and the guarding was ineffective, causing the 'fire crystal stone' to be almost plundered by the Black Wind Stronghold bandits."

Elder Qu casually glanced at Zhang Yun, his expression normal, and said in a flat tone, "Therefore, Captain Song Qing and team member Zhang Yun are demoted to Mining Disciple. Huo Dahai and Song Zhong died in battle, and their responsibility will no longer be pursued."

After hearing this, Zhang Yun hung his head, looking dejected and resigned to his fate.

"Hmph, the Sect is still biased towards Song Qing!"

In the Ninth Squad, Li Feng said in dissatisfaction.

Yes, during the mission, deserting in the face of danger is a serious crime. Logically speaking, executing him would not be excessive!

"The Crimson Flame Sect is just raising him up high and letting him down gently..." Han Yi thought to himself.

Send Song Qing to the Mining Camp, far away from the discussions of the Disciples, and after a few years when the fuss dies down, let him return to the Sect.

Just don't know what price the Song Family paid in this process!

"Finally, I have some good news for everyone," when saying this, Elder Qu's face showed a hint of a smile, "Didn't someone just say it was unfair?"

He paused and then said, "This year's Sect competition will be held early. The Sect will hold a Sect competition in a month. If you want to enter the Inner Sect, you can participate in the competition and give it a try!"

Sect competition, held early?

This news undoubtedly dropped a bombshell in the hearts of many Outer Sect Disciples!

"Elder Qu, is this news true?" A Disciple immediately asked.

"Hmph, can I still lie to you?" Elder Qu showed a displeased expression, "The Sect will issue a notice immediately to announce the relevant rules!"

"Alright, that's all for today. All Disciples, go back and prepare well!" With that, Elder Qu stood up and walked towards the Ninth Squad.

Sect competition, in order to give some hope and opportunities to Outer Sect Disciples, the Crimson Flame Sect selects a number of powerful individuals from the Outer Sect Disciples each year to be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple. This is also the goal of countless Outer Sect Disciples in the Crimson Flame Sect.

Now that the Sect competition is being held early, as soon as Elder Qu finished speaking, on the training ground, all the Disciples bowed in unison and then scattered like a swarm.

Some Disciples hurried away from the camp, seemingly wanting to inform their relatives and friends of this news in time.

There were also a few sharp-witted Disciples who went to the exchange point immediately to prepare to exchange for pills to improve their cultivation.

Elder Qu came to Han Yi, Li Feng, and the others, took out a few bottles of pills from his sleeve, and distributed them one by one.

"You are Han Yi?" A trace of a smile appeared on the corner of Elder Qu's mouth, "Elder Li was right, you are indeed a talented person."

"Elder is too kind." Han Yi quickly waved his hand in response.

"Elder Li?" A thought flashed through his mind, "Could it be Li Feng..."

Han Yi secretly glanced at Li Feng and saw him show a slight smile, giving a thumbs-up in the corner of Han Yi's eye!

"Damn!" Han Yi instantly understood what he meant, "Rigged, rigged, absolutely rigged! I never thought I would have a day to enjoy special privileges and care!"

For some reason, Han Yi always felt secretly pleased in his heart.

"Your promotion to Inner Sect Disciple this time happens to coincide with the Sect competition. The Sect intends for you and the promoted Disciples to enter the Inner Sect registration together after the Sect competition ends in a month. What do you think?"

"Yes, Disciple respectfully obeys the Elder's command." Han Yi's expression was solemn, and he bowed respectfully.

Although Elder Qu's voice was gentle, as if everything was open for discussion, his unquestionable tone indicated that there was no room for negotiation in this matter.

"Very good. After arriving at the Sect, you can choose to come to the Law Enforcement Hall where I am," Seeing Han Yi agree readily, Elder Qu nodded with satisfaction.

With that, he waved his hand, clasped his hands behind his back, and turned to leave.