3: Met a genius

The identity tokens for new Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples are different.

The thin-faced middle-aged attendant didn't even lift his head, just 'hmm'-ed, took the wooden identity token Lu Chen handed him, glanced at it, and impatiently tossed it back.

"Go wait on the side."

How many Disciples are there in the entire Outer Sect? There are many things to do!

Moreover, when on duty here, one must distinguish priorities.

For Disciples with great potential, their matters must be placed first, they are the first to be handled.

For those with moderate potential, their matters are placed in the middle.

For those whose potential is almost exhausted and have no hope of advancement, their matters must be handled last.

Disciples like Lu Chen, who are promoted to Outer Sect Disciple at this time, are mostly Utility Disciples from the previous batch who have broken through and are entering the Outer Sect.

This is not difficult to guess.

Dongming Sect recruits Disciples once every ten years, and the most recent large-scale recruitment was a month ago.

New Disciples from a month ago naturally couldn't break through at this time; there are no Disciples who break through this quickly.

Excluding the new Disciples from this time, the only ones who can still be promoted to Outer Sect Disciple are the Utility Disciples who entered the Sect last time.

Lu Chen is clearly in this category, with virtually no potential. His matters must be handled last.

If there's no time, it can even wait a few days.

This is the rule.

It's not directed at anyone, but there are simply too many things, so there must be a priority order.

Lu Chen took the identity token that was tossed back, was slightly stunned, and then looked at the middle-aged attendant who was bent over his desk writing: "Could it be that I need to queue up?"

Or is it that this attendant is actually looking for a bribe?

Waiting for him to offer benefits before he will handle the matter?

Just as he was thinking, the thin-faced middle-aged attendant at the desk suddenly stopped writing: "That's not right."

He looked up again, at Lu Chen: "You are Lu Chen, right! Bring your identity token, let me look again!"

He remembered that the identity tokens for the Disciples from ten years ago weren't like this?

Could it be that Lu Chen in front of him is a Disciple from the Sect's recruitment before last, twenty years ago?

That would be truly strange!

Lu Chen's appearance still looks like a youth. Could he have taken a Face-Preserving Pill?

Taking the identity token Lu Chen handed back, the thin-faced middle-aged attendant flipped through it.

On the front were the three characters 'Dongming Sect'.

On the back were Lu Chen's name and the time he entered the Sect.

South Chu year 863, September!

"South Chu year 863?"

Isn't that this year?

September?

It's October now!

The middle-aged attendant's hand holding the identity token suddenly trembled, almost dropping Lu Chen's identity token!

"You... you are a new Disciple who entered this year?!"

He looked up in astonishment at Lu Chen.

Qi Condensation Realm, and even at the peak of the early Qi Condensation stage.

This level of strength, after entering the Sect for a month?

Damn it, he's encountered a Genius!

Needless to say, a Genius like this naturally has the highest potential, and is in a league of his own; everyone else's matters have to be ranked lower.

Lu Chen's matter right now is the first thing he needs to handle.

He quickly raised his hand, swept the books on the desk aside, and then his expression naturally changed, putting on the most benevolent smile.

"Ah, as a person gets older, their eyes don't work as well!"

"Lu Chen, I was a bit neglectful just now, please don't take it to heart. Your identity token and all the Sect rewards, I will handle them for you right away!"

"Oh right, my name is Zhou Song. You can call me Attendant Zhou, or even Old Zhou, it's fine."

This speed of changing Face, it's truly seeing who you are and acting accordingly!

"Attendant Zhou handles matters impartially, how can you say you were neglectful? You are too kind, too kind!" Lu Chen followed Zhou Song's lead.

Giving each other Face!

Lu Chen was very familiar with this from his previous life.

Zhou Song breathed a sigh of relief: "This Lu Chen is not bad."

His talent is very high, but he is not arrogant or rude, and he is easy to get along with.

If Lu Chen had been unreasonable just now and insisted on making things difficult for Zhou Song.

Then Zhou Song wouldn't have indulged him.

There are many types of geniuses. Some make rapid progress in the Early Stages but falter halfway.

Some show no signs in the Early Stages but suddenly gain enlightenment one day and advance with unstoppable force.

There are also those who mature later.

In short, a Genius who hasn't grown up is just a Genius.

Potential also does not equal strength.

Everything that followed went smoothly, Zhou Song enthusiastically handled everything for Lu Chen.

A Low Grade magic artifact Flying Sword, a Low Grade magic artifact shield, a qiankun bag, eight Low Grade spiritual stones, ninety-eight Merit Points, and the Opportunity to enter the first floor of the Wan Fa Pavilion for free to choose two Spells.

The efficiency was astonishingly high.

"Zhou Bro, are there any complete demonic beast corpses here?" In a short while, Lu Chen had become familiar with Zhou Song, and his form of address had changed from Attendant Zhou to Zhou Bro.

Naturally, he started asking about the main business.

Demonic beast corpses are the easiest way to obtain 'Dao Soldier' seeds.

"Lu Bro, why are you asking about demonic beast corpses?"

Zhou Song was puzzled: "Demonic beast corpses are generally used for refining pills, or for spiritual chefs to cook with. You can't use them!"

Lu Chen chuckled: "There's naturally a use for them if I want them. Zhou Bro, quickly tell me, do you have them or not?"

Zhou Song didn't ask further: "Of course there are, but the price isn't low."

"Ordinary demonic beasts with no value, the Sect doesn't want. Any that are wanted are demonic beasts with special value."

"Tell me, do you have any requirements for the demonic beasts?"

Lu Chen: "The stronger the better, the bigger the better."

Zhou Song cautiously glanced around, and seeing that no one was paying attention, he leaned in and said: "The Sect has its rules, Lu Bro, with your strength, you can actually only buy demonic beasts with early Qi Condensation strength at most."

Stronger demonic beasts are to be provided to Disciples or attendants and Elders with stronger strength; this is a matter of hierarchy.

"But I, your Elder brother, find you pleasing to the eye and easy to get along with, so it's fine to open a back door for you."

Lu Chen's eyes lit up, and he quickly thanked him: "Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Zhou Bro..."

Zhou Song waved his hand to interrupt: "I can provide you with demonic beasts of the later Qi Condensation stage here. According to your requirements, it's two Merit Points per head. How many do you want?"

Two Merit Points per head, which is equivalent to the price of two hundred Low Grade spiritual stones, a bit expensive!

Lu Chen gritted his teeth: "I want fifteen."

Zhou Song was startled: "So many?"

It's not impossible, just consider it an investment in Lu Chen.

As long as Lu Chen can grow successfully in the future and remember his kindness, it will be worth it.

Anyway, the Sect won't care about the corpses of demonic beasts in the Qi Condensation Realm.

If Lu Chen doesn't say anything and he doesn't say anything, no one will know.

"Okay." Zhou Song took out a large qiankun bag and handed it to Lu Chen.

"Borrow this qiankun bag for now, remember to return it after use. Give me your identity jade token."

Lu Chen took the qiankun bag and thanked him again: "Thank you for your help, Zhou Bro."

Zhou Song waved his hand, first used his own identity jade token to pay the Merit Points, and then picked up Lu Chen's identity jade token and transferred thirty Merit Points into his own identity jade token.

"You can operate like this?!"

"Awesome!"

Lu Chen didn't stay any longer, and took out the eight Low Grade spiritual stones he had just received, giving them all to Zhou Song.

Zhou Song immediately looked displeased: "What are you doing, Lu Bro? Are you treating me as an outsider?"

Lu Chen said solemnly: "Zhou Bro, you are too kind. You have helped so much. If you don't accept this small token of my appreciation, how can I trouble you again in the future?"

We will still interact in the future. If you don't accept the gift, how can I ask you for help next time?

Zhou Song's expression immediately softened: "You brat, fine, fine!"

He quietly accepted the spiritual stones.

Only then did Lu Chen leave satisfied.

Looking at Lu Chen's retreating back, Zhou Song pondered for a moment, took out a communication jade talisman, and began writing on the jade talisman with spiritual energy:

【There is a new Disciple, named Lu Chen, who broke through on the twenty-second day and reached the peak of the early Qi Condensation stage in eight days. His talent is exceptionally rare!】

【He is steady and handles matters with discretion, neither arrogant nor impatient, he is an excellent seedling】

【Furthermore, he seems to have some Opportunity. Today, he bought a large number of demonic beast corpses in the Internal Affairs Hall, I don't know what for...】

Writing to this point, Zhou Song paused for a moment.

After thinking for a bit, he erased it with spiritual energy.

Lu Chen is a good person, what's wrong with having a little secret?

It's better not to expose it!

Zhou Song couldn't help but touch the eight Low Grade spiritual stones Lu Chen had just given him: It's rare to see a younger brother who knows how to handle things like this.

The spiritual stones aren't many, but they are a thousand times better than those who talk empty promises.

He continued writing with spiritual energy:

【If Fifth Elder has the intention of taking on a Disciple, this Disciple can observe on his behalf!】

【Attendant of the Outer Sect Internal Affairs Hall, Zhou Song】