126: Chapter 126 Farewell, Inner Sect

Han Qingxue's expression turned serious as she listened intently.

Inside the bamboo house, the master and Disciple sat cross-legged, their Mystic Power flowing and their breaths intertwining.

Sunlight from outside the window spilled in, plating them with a soft halo.

One wore a fiery red dress, enchanting and voluptuous, like a peony in full bloom.

The other was pure white as snow, cold and slender, just like a winter plum blossom in the snow.

Two peerless flowers bloomed quietly in the morning light, each with its own grace, both rare sights in the mortal world.

Meanwhile, Ye Yun's back had long since disappeared at the end of the path down the mountain.

Only the rustling sound of the morning breeze blowing through the bamboo forest echoed upon Lonely Peak.

...

Ye Yun walked back to the Outer Sect dormitory area along the bluestone path.

From afar, he saw a young man dressed in the attire of an Inner Sect Disciple standing at the dormitory entrance.

The man appeared to be in his early twenties, with a clean face and bright eyes, his body exuding the aura of a Great Martial Master Sixth Level.

He was leaning bored against the doorframe, waiting.

Seeing Ye Yun approaching, the Disciple's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward, cupping his fists in greeting with a very polite attitude.

"Are you Junior Brother Ye Yun? I am Chen Yue. I have been ordered by the Deacon Hall to take you to process your Inner Sect Disciple identity token and arrange your residence."

Ye Yun cupped his fists in return. "I am sorry to have kept you waiting, Senior Brother Chen."

Chen Yue smiled and waved his hand.

"It's no trouble, I've only just arrived. Junior Brother Ye Yun, your reputation as the first place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition precedes you; seeing you today, you truly possess an extraordinary bearing."

Ye Yun said calmly.

"Senior Brother Chen overpraises me; it was merely a stroke of luck."

As they spoke, the dormitory door was pushed open, and Zhao Hu, Zhou Wen, pleural, and Zhang Yuan filed out one after another.

They had clearly heard the commotion; their faces showed reluctance to part, yet they were happy for Ye Yun.

Zhao Hu stepped forward and slapped Ye Yun heavily on the shoulder, his eyes slightly reddened.

"Brother Ye Yun, do well once you're in the Inner Sect; don't lose face for us in the Outer Sect."

Zhou Wen also stepped forward and cupped his fists, saying, "Brother Ye Yun, take care."

pleural and Zhang Yuan also crowded around, chattering their farewells, their eyes full of reluctance.

Seeing them, Ye Yun felt a warmth in his heart.

These few people were among his few true friends in the Outer Sect.

He nodded and said solemnly.

"You all should also Cultivate well in the Outer Sect and strive to enter the Inner Sect as soon as possible. If you encounter any trouble, just come to the Inner Sect to find me."

Zhao Hu grinned.

"Don't worry, with those words of yours, we certainly won't be polite."

After a few more words, Ye Yun turned and left with Chen Yue.

After walking a few steps, he looked back; the four of them were still standing at the dormitory entrance, waving to him.

The sunlight fell upon them, casting long shadows.

Ye Yun withdrew his gaze and turned to stride away.

...

The two of them headed north along the bluestone path, passing through the bamboo forest at the boundary of the Outer Sect and Inner Sect, and stepped onto the land of the Inner Sect.

The surrounding scenery changed abruptly, from the simple blue bricks of the Outer Sect to exquisite pavilions and terraces.

Spiritual Plants were everywhere, spiritual springs gurgled, and the air was filled with a dense aura of Mystic Power.

Chen Yue walked ahead, introducing things as they went.

"The Inner Sect is different from the Outer Sect; there are more rules and the waters are deep, but there are also more resources. Junior Brother Ye Yun, since you've just arrived, feel free to ask me if there's anything you don't understand."

Ye Yun nodded and asked.

"Senior Brother Chen, are there any tasks that newly joined Inner Sect Disciples need to complete?"

Chen Yue smiled.

"There are. All newly joined Inner Sect Disciples need to complete an Inner Sect Newcomer Task. The task difficulty is generally moderate, mostly involving going to the mountain ranges near the Sect to hunt a few Level Three Yao Beasts or collect some Spiritual Plants; it's considered practice for newcomers. With your strength, there shouldn't be any problem."

Ye Yun nodded thoughtfully and asked no more.

...

A moment later, the two arrived before an ancient bluestone pavilion.

The pavilion was three stories high with flying eaves and bracket sets, and a plaque hung over the lintel.

On it were written the three large characters 'Deacon Hall' in powerful strokes.

Chen Yue stopped and turned around.

"Junior Brother Ye Yun, this is the place. Go in and process it yourself; I'll wait for you outside."

Ye Yun cupped his fists in thanks and stepped into the Deacon Hall.

The hall was spacious and bright, with several Deacon Disciples busy at work.

Behind the long table facing the main entrance sat a grey-robed Elder with greying hair and beard.

His face was thin, yet his eyes were bright and piercing.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up, his gaze falling on Ye Yun, sizing him up.

Ye Yun stepped forward, presented the token for first place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition, and said respectfully.

"Disciple Ye Yun is here to process my Inner Sect Disciple identity token."

The Elder took the token and inspected it; a flash of surprise crossed his eyes as he looked up at Ye Yun.

"You are that Ye Yun who took first place in this year's Outer Sect Grand Competition?"

Ye Yun nodded. "It is indeed this Disciple."

The Elder smiled, his tone softening slightly.

"Good, not bad. First place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition—it's been many years since such a figure has appeared. Your identity token is already prepared; wait a moment."

He reached down and took a brocade box from under the table.

Opening it, a Black Iron Token lay quietly inside, with the words 'Luoxue Sect Inner Sect Disciple' carved on the front.

On the back were carved Ye Yun's name and number.

The Elder handed the token to Ye Yun.

He also took out a set of Inner Sect Disciple attire and a Storage Pouch, handing them over together.

"The benefits for Inner Sect Disciples are distributed on the first of every month; at that time, just come to the Deacon Hall with your token to collect them."

The Elder instructed.

"Additionally, newly joined Inner Sect Disciples need to go to the Task Hall within two days to receive the newcomer task; only after completing it can you officially obtain all the privileges of an Inner Sect Disciple. This is the rule, do not forget it."

Ye Yun took the token and items, thanking him solemnly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder. This Disciple has noted it."

The Elder nodded and waved his hand, signaling that he could leave.

He then called over a young Deacon Disciple and ordered.

"Take Ye Yun to Dormitory Area No. 4 to settle in."

The Disciple quickly complied, walked up to Ye Yun, and said politely.

"Senior Brother Ye Yun, please follow me."

Ye Yun followed him out of the Deacon Hall, and after bidding farewell to Chen Yue, headed towards the Inner Sect dormitory area.

...

The Inner Sect dormitory area was divided into four areas from No. 1 to No. 4, with No. 1 being the best and No. 4 the worst.

As a newcomer who had just joined the Inner Sect, Ye Yun was assigned to Area No. 4.

Even so, the conditions in Dormitory Area No. 4 were several times better than those in the Outer Sect.

It featured a private courtyard with blue bricks and grey tiles, and there was even a small Spiritual Field in the yard.

One could plant Spiritual Plants there, and the concentration of Spiritual Qi far exceeded that of the Outer Sect.

The Deacon Disciple led him to a small courtyard and pushed open the gate.

The inside was clean and tidy, with tables, chairs, and a bed all provided, and it even came with a small Cultivation Room.

The Deacon Disciple handed him the key and smiled.

"Senior Brother Ye Yun, this is the place. If you lack anything, you can go to the Deacon Hall to collect it."

Ye Yun took the key and nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."

The Deacon Disciple took his leave.

Ye Yun closed the courtyard gate and walked around the yard once.

He sat down cross-legged on the futon in the Cultivation Room and began to Cultivate.