An outer disciple who is over 700 years old

Just like that, the two, outwardly amicable but each harboring their own ulterior motives, set off together after a meticulous period of preparation.

They arrived at Mufu Peak once more.

They met Zhong Qing.

"Senior!"

The two respectfully bowed deeply.

"Why have you two come again?"

In the small courtyard, Zhong Qing lay sprawled on a hanging chair under a jujube tree, asking with a look of surprise.

At this moment, Wu Yue was the first to speak, "Senior, it's like this: after I returned, I deeply missed life on Mufu Peak."

"So much so that I couldn't eat or sleep."

"Therefore, I directly left the Limitless Sect because I want to join Senior's Mufu Peak."

"I hope Senior will take me in. I am willing to be Senior's guinea pig for testing Medicinal Pills, to contribute to Senior's Alchemy path, and offer my humble strength!"

For the Pill Formula on the Dan Yuan Dao Scripture, Wu Yue was truly giving his all.

He was even willing to live the kind of life that once gave him nightmares and felt like purgatory.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Qing was somewhat moved.

He did indeed need someone to assist him with Alchemy and test Medicinal Pills.

Seeing this, Shi Xiaotian, who was beside him, felt an urgent anxiety.

At this moment, Old Bai had already gained the upper hand. If he didn't show some initiative, he might not even get a share.

He immediately said, "Senior, I was ignorant before and offended you."

"However, Senior not only did not blame me but instead allowed me to leave, giving me a chance to correct my mistakes."

"Such magnanimity is admirable and makes me feel ashamed."

"My reverence for Senior is like a surging river, endless, and like the overflowing Yellow River, unstoppable."

"I wish to follow by Senior's side and learn your selfless qualities."

"From now on, Shi Xiaotian will definitely follow Senior's lead."

"If you tell me to go east, I will never go west."

"If you tell me to chase a dog, I will never chase a chicken."

"Medicinal Pills that Old Bai dares not test, I will test. For Medicinal Pills that Old Bai dares to test, please use a double dose on me, Senior."

"In short, I will go through fire and water for Senior, even if it means death, without regret or hesitation."

"Please take me in, Senior!"

As soon as these words came out, Wu Yue's pupils widened considerably.

He pointed at Shi Xiaotian, too shocked to speak.

Having been with the other party for many years, how had he not noticed that his flattery skills had reached such a peak of perfection?

In comparison, his own speech seemed much more inferior.

It was utterly weak!

Facing the performance of these two, Zhong Qing found it quite amusing.

He really hadn't realized that this Shi Xiaotian fellow was truly a talent.

Such a talent, if kept on Mufu Peak, would likely bring a lot of joy.

Thinking of this.

Zhong Qing said, "It's not impossible to keep you two on Mufu Peak."

"However, compared to your former high-ranking Elder positions in a Holy Land,"

"Mufu Peak can only offer you the status of Outer Sect Disciple. You might want to consider it."

For two Sun Profound Realm powerhouses to become mere Outer Sect Disciples, Zhong Qing felt it was a bit of a waste of their talent.

However, Inner Sect Disciples were his Personal Disciples, so that was naturally unsuitable.

And on a peak, the position of Elder could only be established when the number of Disciples reached a certain quantity.

This was an unwritten traditional rule of the Sect.

Therefore, the only status Zhong Qing could offer was indeed that of an Outer Sect Disciple.

"No need to consider!"

However, Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian spoke in unison, expressing their attitude immediately.

If they truly cared about status, they wouldn't have resigned from their positions as Elders of the Limitless Sect's main Sect.

To be able to stay on Mufu Peak, even if Zhong Qing arranged for them to be servants or slaves, they would be more than willing.

Compared to that, becoming an Outer Sect Disciple of Mufu Peak was already much better than they had anticipated.

"Since that's the case, you two should first go to the Sect Disciple Notetaking Pavilion to register!"

Zhong Qing naturally knew the true intentions of the two.

However, he didn't care.

It was just an Emperor-level Dan Yuan Dao Scripture.

He had a whole warehouse of books of that level.

If they performed to his satisfaction in the future.

It was just a broken book; he would let them read it.

...

Immortal River Sect!

Notetaking Pavilion!

This was the Sect's registration office for recruiting Disciples.

It must be said that this place was arguably the most leisurely position in the entire Sect.

Aside from the busy periods when the Sect recruited Disciples once every five years, the rest of the time was so idle that one could grow mold.

It was also one of the most favored leisurely positions in the Sect by many.

The head of the Notetaking Pavilion was not fixed but rotated among the Elders of each peak.

The term was ten years, with a change every ten years!

The current head was Elder Tong Youwei of Pill Refinement Peak!

Inside the quiet pavilion, Tong Youwei was napping, sprawled on the counter.

The entry of two figures startled him.

These two were none other than Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian, who had asked for directions all the way here.

Tong Youwei let out a huge yawn, forced his tired body upright, and said groggily with sleepy eyes.

"Name?"

"Age?"

"Which peak are you joining?"

"What kind of Disciple?"

As he spoke, he was already quickly flipping through the registration book.

Clearly, he was quite skilled in this task.

"Wu Yue!"

"Seven hundred forty-three years old!"

"Joining Mufu Peak!"

"Outer Sect Disciple!"

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"Shi Xiaotian!"

"Seven hundred twenty-one years old!"

"Joining Mufu Peak!"

"Outer Sect Disciple!"

The two reported their basic information.

This left the drowsy Tong Youwei a bit confused.

He initially didn't pay much attention.

After all, Outer Sect Disciples were nothing special.

He had admitted no less than eight hundred, if not a thousand, Outer Sect Disciples through his hands!

However, these two were truly pathetic; Outer Sect Disciples over seven hundred years old—this was a first in the history of the Immortal River Sect.

It was widely known that the older one was, the more limited their achievements would be after joining a Sect.

No, wait???

Suddenly, it was as if a bolt of lightning flashed through Tong Youwei's mind.

A normal person couldn't live for over seven hundred years.

Even their Sect Master, before breaking through to a higher Realm, couldn't live for over seven hundred years.

He suddenly opened his somewhat clouded eyes.

He wanted to see which young upstart dared to come here to tease him.

But that one glance made Tong Youwei's heart skip a beat.

A monstrous wave surged within him.

Fifty years ago, a grand Alchemy conference was held throughout the Eastern Region.

And Mufu Peak was fortunate enough to be invited to participate.

At that time, he had followed the Pill Refinement Peak Master as an Alchemist and participated in that Alchemy conference.

It was then that he had seen Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian from afar.

And that one glance became eternal.

At that time, Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian were the leading figures in the Alchemy world.

They were the two most dazzling stars of the entire Alchemy conference.

Their mere appearance sparked cheers and adoration from thousands, with countless people flocking around them.

That scene was branded into Tong Youwei's heart like a brand.

He had even once made it his lifelong goal to catch up to Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian.

Yet, these two formidable individuals were now telling him they wanted to join the Immortal River Sect as Outer Sect Disciples.

What kind of joke was this?

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