Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Promoted to the Inner Sect

The last thing Yun Xi trained was ice-element spells, but they were all basic ice spells.

So far, she still had not found a suitable ice cultivation method. Ethereal Aura from the chat group had said that if she needed a method, she could go to him and trade for it, but Yun Xi knew very well that she did not have anything worth offering in exchange right now.

Besides, she had already gotten a flower-diadem immortal artifact from him for free. She was satisfied. A person could not be too greedy, and after stepping onto the path of cultivation, she understood even more clearly that spirit stones did not just fall from the sky. She had simply been a little luckier. If she could not hold on to an opportunity, then it was not truly hers.

Just like the Wei Yun Xi in the novel – even though she had good luck, she kept handing her own opportunities to others with both hands. She helped others succeed, only to plunge herself into endless ruin. Yun Xi did not want to walk that same old road and become someone’s walking moneybag.

Yun Xi did not know that at this moment, Sheng Yu Hong was talking to the Sect Master about Wei Yun Xi. This time, his words were full of praise, and he even hinted that his master should take Yun Xi in as a disciple.

Sect Master True Lord Yu Geng, after hearing his eldest disciple, said in surprise, “Yu Hong, this is the first time I’ve ever heard you praise a disciple like this. It seems you value this disciple very much.”

Sheng Yu Hong replied neither servile nor overbearing, “Master, this disciple only feels that this disciple has great fortune. Her aptitude is average, but she cultivates diligently, and she even had an enlightenment on the way back to the sect, advancing her cultivation to mid Foundation Establishment Stage.”

He continued, “At the very least, her comprehension is outstanding, and she is fit to be the Sect Master’s disciple. Also, Wei Yun Xi is only ten years old. If she enters under Master early, she will feel a stronger sense of belonging to the sect.”

After hearing that, True Lord Yu Geng’s eyes lit up. He became interested in his eldest disciple’s suggestion. “Since you recommend her so strongly, once that little disciple enters the Inner Sect, I’ll meet her and then decide whether to take her in as my disciple.”

True Lord Yu Geng had his own considerations.

“Yes, Master,” Sheng Yu Hong said.

Even though Sheng Yu Hong did not know why, there always seemed to be a voice telling him to draw that little Junior Sister close. It felt like her appearance would be very beneficial to him, so he followed his heart and suggested to his master that he accept Wei Yun Xi into the sect.

Besides, that Junior Sister really was excellent. At ten years old, she had reached early Foundation Establishment Stage. Even if she had benefited from enlightenment, that was still part of her strength.

“Achoo!” Yun Xi sneezed loudly. She was tending her herb field at the moment, and the sneeze came so suddenly that she rubbed her chin, which had gotten thinner again, feeling as if someone was talking about her.

“Who’s thinking about me that hard?”

After muttering a couple of words, she saw tribulation lightning gathering in the sky. She looked up, then, as if sensing something, looked toward the peak where the Cultivation Hall was. She felt that this tribulation lightning was probably aimed at Wei Zong Hao.

At this time, many disciples were just like Yun Xi. They looked up at the sky, staring in the direction where the thunderclouds were gathering, guessing who had advanced to Foundation Establishment Stage.

Rumbling thunder sounded in the air, and then a bolt of purple lightning struck down. The first three lightning strikes still had time gaps between them, but the intervals in the middle grew shorter. The last three tribulation bolts almost fell in one breath, making all the onlookers break out in a cold sweat.

Worried about Zong Hao, Yun Xi activated the protective formation over her herb field, then flashed toward the mountain peak where the Cultivation Hall was.

After all the tribulation lightning fell, it paused for a moment before dispersing. Spiritual rain fell from the sky, letting the one who underwent Tribulation Transcendence restore the body that had been tempered by the tribulation lightning.

When Yun Xi arrived, Wei Zong Hao was already surrounded by people offering congratulations.

Luckily, Zong Hao had changed into a fresh robe, so he did not look quite as miserable. He cupped his hands and returned greetings, and he accepted every message talisman those disciples offered him. As for whether he would actually contact them later, that was another story.

When he saw Yun Xi, Zong Hao’s eyes lit up and he immediately cupped his hands. “Sorry, my clan sister is here to pick me up.”

After speaking, he walked out of the crowd to meet up with Yun Xi.

Yun Xi grabbed Zong Hao by the wrist and used the Thousand Shadow Wind-Supporting Technique footwork, pulling him along as she flashed away and vanished right in front of everyone.

“Who was that Senior Sister just now? That footwork was incredible. I only saw a blur, and she was gone.”

“Didn’t you hear Martial Uncle Wei say it? That was his clan sister.”

“With movement like that, we shouldn’t call her Junior Sister. We should call her Martial Uncle.”

“Come to think of it, once Wei Family disciples enter the sect, their cultivation progress is never slow.”

“That’s true…”

While everyone was still talking, the two at the center of the discussion had already left the Outer Sect and gone to the Inner Sect’s Disciple Hall.

Zong Hao asked, puzzled, “Yun Xi, why are you in such a hurry?”

Yun Xi chuckled. “I feel like someone’s thinking about me. It’s better to leave the Outer Sect early.”

“Then what about the herb field you rented in the Outer Sect?”

“Once we finish handling our Inner Sect identities, I’ll go take care of the herb field. Then I’ll go to our residence on the Outer Three Peaks to say goodbye to the other brothers and tell them the news that we entered the Inner Sect.”

Zong Hao nodded. “Alright. I also think it’s better to tell them in person.”

Because the two of them were still wearing the green Outer Sect robes, they drew attention as soon as they entered the Inner Sect Disciple Hall.

Both Yun Xi and Zong Hao had their Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation exposed. Anyone with eyes could tell at a glance, and they also understood that these two were disciples who had been automatically promoted to the Inner Sect after forming their foundations.

They walked up to the disciple handling affairs inside the Inner Sect Disciple Hall and said respectfully, “Senior Brother, the two of us have both advanced to Foundation Establishment Stage. We came to change our identity jade plates.”

The male cultivator who had been carving a jade slip looked up, then immediately smiled. “So it’s two Wei Family disciples! Congratulations on entering the Inner Sect.”

Yun Xi found the voice familiar. She blinked her almond-shaped eyes, then immediately smiled brightly. “So it’s Senior Brother Song. Long time no see. Senior Brother’s cultivation has improved again.”

The male cultivator on duty was none other than Song Ke, who had previously handled their entry examination.

Song Ke was also a little shocked. He had not expected that in just five short years, the Wei Family would have two disciples advance to Foundation Establishment Stage. When he looked more carefully, he discovered that the little girl’s cultivation had already reached mid Foundation Establishment Stage, only slightly behind his own, and it made him feel a bit ashamed.

With someone familiar, things were easy. Yun Xi and Zong Hao smoothly exchanged for new identity jade plates, received Inner Sect disciple robes and cultivation resources, and also chose their residences in the Inner Sect.

Inner Sect disciples had already gone through a round of selection, so each person had a private residence. They did not need to have four people share one courtyard. Of course, some ascetics only needed to carve out a cave dwelling to cultivate. It was truly time-saving and effortless, with their focus only on cultivation.

Yun Xi knew she did not have the temperament to be an ascetic, so just like Zong Hao, she chose a small private courtyard. The two courtyards were still next to each other, so they could watch out for one another.

Song Ke even gave them a free map of the Inner Sect, making it easier for them to travel among the Inner Sect’s nine peaks.

“Senior Brother Song, Inner Sect disciples also need to complete sect tasks. Are there any specific requirements?” Yun Xi asked, cupping her hands.

Song Ke rummaged in his storage pouch and handed Yun Xi a jade slip. “This has some requirements for Inner Sect disciple tasks. Generally speaking, finishing one ordinary task and one required task a year is enough.”

He added, “If the sect issues a mandatory task, then any Inner Sect disciple who is not in seclusion must participate, like the beast tide in the Bao Hua Mountain Range last time. But that kind of situation rarely happens.”

Yun Xi and Zong Hao both said they understood. That way, they would have more time to cultivate.

Song Ke seemed to see what they were thinking and smiled as he pointed out, “Actually, after you cultivate to Foundation Establishment Stage, you usually run into bottlenecks. At that time, most disciples choose to leave the sect to train…”