92: Meet Xiaoyao Sect Master

Although it wasn't Li Wanqing's first time being with Zhang Qingxiao, sitting together on the bed in the bedroom still made her a little nervous.

Remembering what her mother had told her about Dual Cultivation, her small face turned crimson.

Zhang Qingxiao noticed Wanqing's unusual behavior, so he proactively held her soft, smooth hand, then whispered a few jokes into her ear to ease her nervousness.

Afterward, the two naturally proceeded to the next step.

Since it was Li Wanqing's first time practicing this secret art, Zhang Qingxiao didn't dare to be too forceful.

Everything seemed so gentle…

The next day, early morning.

Zhang Qingxiao was in the courtyard, feeling refreshed as he Cultivated the Barbaric Body Refining Art, when the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall personally arrived with a decree from the Sect Leader of Carefree Sect, bringing him into Xiaoyao Sect.

This was Zhang Qingxiao's first time entering the internal Sect.

It was even more expansive than he had imagined, with numerous Spirit Medicine and Spirit Grains planted on both sides of the mountain path.

At the peak of the mountain, there were various pavilions and towers, densely packed and quite magnificent.

Coupled with the early morning mist, it exuded an abundance of Immortal Qi.

Compared to where the Outer Sect Disciple used to reside, and Xiaoyao City, this place felt like another world.

Along the way, the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall walked and introduced him to the situation within Xiaoyao Sect, as well as the treatment Xiaoyao Sect provided to Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Although Zhang Qingxiao already knew all this, he still listened very attentively.

The two quickly arrived at the mountaintop, where Zhang Qingxiao was led by the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall to a hall in a large Main Hall.

"Elder Zhang, please rest for a moment in the Main Hall."

"Sect Leader Chu will come to see you once he finishes his affairs."

"If you need anything, you can call the Disciple outside the Main Hall."

"I'll be heading back now."

After bringing Zhang Qingxiao to the Main Hall, having a Xiaoyao Sect Disciple serve tea, and exchanging a few polite words, the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall turned and left to attend to his own matters.

It wasn't long before a hearty laugh was heard from outside the hall.

Zhang Qingxiao quickly rose from his chair and respectfully bowed to the approaching person.

He had seen the Sect Leader of Carefree Sect from afar once before, when he officially became an Outer Sect Disciple of Xiaoyao Sect.

This was his first time interacting so closely, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"Junior Brother Zhang, please sit down, there's no need to be so polite."

The Sect Leader of Carefree Sect waved his hand and said with a smile.

"Zhang Qingxiao greets Sect Leader Chu," Zhang Qingxiao quickly cupped his hands and said.

"Junior Brother Zhang, to have already reached Foundation Establishment at such a young age, your future achievements are limitless."

"This is also a great joyous occasion for our Xiaoyao Sect."

"To think that I only succeeded in Foundation Establishment when I was around forty years old, and then spent more than twenty years Cultivating to Foundation Establishment Fifth Level. If it weren't for an Opportunity, I wouldn't have taken a Spirit Medicine that allowed me to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer in a short period of time."

"Perhaps even now, I would still only be a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator."

Sect Leader Chu Zhengtian of Xiaoyao Sect did not immediately get to the point, but instead picked up on various topics, chatting idly to elicit information from Zhang Qingxiao.

He inquired about his past experiences.

"I had always Cultivated in the Utility Disciple living area of Chang Sheng Sect before."

"I was very fortunate to meet Sun Yao, an Outer Sect Disciple of Xiaoyao Sect, and thus had the honor of joining Xiaoyao Sect and becoming an Outer Sect Disciple of Xiaoyao Sect."

Zhang Qingxiao knew in his heart that the Sect Leader of Carefree Sect must have investigated his past, so he didn't hide anything.

"Since Junior Brother Zhang has joined Xiaoyao Sect, you are a Cultivator of our Xiaoyao Sect."

"Your past experiences are not important."

Chu Zhengtian was very satisfied with Zhang Qingxiao's attitude and experiences.

Although he was once a Utility Disciple of Chang Sheng Sect, he had no ties with the Inner Sect Disciple or Core Disciple of Chang Sheng Sect.

Furthermore, he provided significant help to Xiaoyao Sect before Xiaoyao Sect attacked Chang Sheng Sect.

It could basically be concluded that he would not harbor any hatred due to Chang Sheng Sect being annihilated by Xiaoyao Sect.

"Thank you for your understanding, Sect Master."

Zhang Qingxiao quickly said respectfully.

"Junior Brother Zhang, there's no need to be so reserved."

"I have already calculated the date; the Foundation Establishment Ceremony for Junior Brother Zhang will be held at the end of this month."

As Chu Zhengtian spoke, he took out a Storage Pouch from his embrace and handed it to Zhang Qingxiao, saying with a smile:

"In this Storage Pouch, there is a set of second-tier Magical Artifact robes prepared by the Sect for Foundation Establishment Elder, an identity token, and a Jade Slip. The Jade Slip records some information about Xiaoyao Sect, which will allow you to quickly understand the situation of Xiaoyao Sect."

"At the same time, it also contains information about Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique and the Cultivation Techniques that can be Cultivated during the Foundation Establishment Stage, as well as the Pill Formula, Talisman, and Magical Artifact introductions for the Foundation Establishment Stage of Xiaoyao Sect."

"If you want to learn any Cultivation Technique or Cultivate a spell, you need to go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose it yourself."

"Every Foundation Establishment Elder can freely learn one Cultivation Technique and choose three spells."

"The specifics are all introduced in the Jade Slip, so I won't go through them one by one."

"As for the Immortal Cave, you'll need to find Head Li of the Internal Affairs Hall and have him arrange it for you."

After receiving the Storage Pouch, Zhang Qingxiao respectfully said, "Thank you, Sect Master, for clarifying."

"Junior Brother Zhang, I know you've just reached Foundation Establishment and have a lot of things to attend to, so I won't chat any longer."

Chu Zhengtian waved his hand, summoned a Disciple, gave a few instructions, and then personally escorted Zhang Qingxiao out of the Main Hall.

After leaving the Sect Main Hall, Zhang Qingxiao directly found the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall and inquired about the Immortal Cave.

"Elder Zhang, there are currently thirteen Immortal Caves remaining in Xiaoyao Sect."

"Each one is connected to the Spiritual Vein of Xiaoyao Sect."

"I will personally take you to see them. Whichever one you like, I will arrange it for Elder Zhang."

The Head of the Internal Affairs Hall took out a mountain map, pointed to a location on it, and said, "Shall we go see this one first?"

"I'll follow Head Li's arrangements," Zhang Qingxiao said politely.

The Head of the Internal Affairs Hall was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and furthermore, he was a Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer Cultivator.

Despite his amiable demeanor, his authority within Xiaoyao Sect was immense.

After following Head Li to view several Immortal Caves, Zhang Qingxiao chose an Immortal Cave located on the mountainside.

After completing the registration, the Head of the Internal Affairs Hall helped him bind the Formation within the Immortal Cave using his identity token.

From now on, without his permission, no other Cultivator could directly enter this Immortal Cave.

Unless they forcefully destroyed the Formation outside the Immortal Cave.

Within Xiaoyao, such a situation would practically never occur.

"Head Li, can I go to the Scripture Pavilion now to choose a Cultivation Technique for Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation?"

After finishing with the Immortal Cave matters, Zhang Qingxiao respectfully asked.

Although the Sect Leader of Carefree Sect had previously said that he could freely choose a Cultivation Technique and three sets of Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation spells.

He hadn't specified whether he could choose them now or had to wait until after the Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

"Yes, you can go now."

"Elder Zhang, it's best to first review the Jade Slip given by the Sect Master to understand the specific details of Xiaoyao Sect's various Cultivation Techniques before choosing a Cultivation Technique and spells."

"Xiaoyao Sect can only provide one Cultivation Technique for Foundation Establishment Cultivator for free, so it's better to be cautious."

The Head of the Internal Affairs Hall kindly reminded him.

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