Free Web NovelChapter 37: Chapter 37: Selecting a Cultivation Technique
In addition to the rewards, Zhang Chi also received an Outer Disciple Token and a Storage Bag.
The Disciple Token was jet-black, about the size of his palm, and forged from some kind of metal, feeling heavy in his hand.
The front was inscribed with "Cangwu," while the back bore the two words "Outer Disciple."
The Token recorded his personal information and integrated several other functions.
The Storage Bag was a black, Low Grade one, bearing the exclusive insignia of the Cangwu Sect.
Inside were a white Jade Scroll, a cyan robe, a Low Grade Magical Artifact in the shape of a golden bamboo leaf, and ten Low Grade Spirit Stones.
The Jade Scroll recorded the Cangwu Sect’s rules and specific details, as well as a great deal of common knowledge about Immortal Cultivation.
Of course, this was only "common knowledge" in a relative sense.
Without joining a top-tier Immortal Sect, Loose Cultivators might never encounter much of this information in their entire lives.
The ten Spirit Stones were a benefit for Outer Disciples. He would receive this amount every month, and it would increase as his Cultivation improved.
For now, the amount was based on the Qi Cultivation Early Stage, as the Sect assumed Zhang Chi would be starting his Cultivation over.
The bamboo-leaf-shaped Magical Artifact was a Tier One Low Grade Flying Sword. It was refined using the leaves of the Tier Two Spirit Wood, Golden Jade Spiritual Bamboo, as its main material. Its Mighty Power wasn’t heaven-defying, but it was still quite good.
Even the cyan robe was not just the standard-issue uniform for the Cangwu Sect’s Outer Disciples; it was also a Low Grade Magic Robe.
The Magic Robe had many Array Restrictions woven into it, providing defense, blocking Divine Sense, repelling dust, and even Gathering Spirit energy.
’As expected of a top-tier Immortal Sect. They give you a Magical Artifact right after you join.’
Having finished his inspection, Zhang Chi couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.
Of course, he knew this was a privilege reserved for Outer Disciples.
The two Mine Guards from the Cyan Cloud Sect he had killed before were both merely Servant Disciples.
Aside from their Storage Bags, they had no Magical Artifacts whatsoever.
Their clothes weren’t Magic Robes, either.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy for him to succeed back then.
Since it was like that in the Cyan Cloud Sect, the Cangwu Sect was surely much the same.
"Haha, this is great! We actually got Magical Artifacts, and they were free!"
Just then, Qin Susu and the others also received their Tokens and Storage Bags. After inspecting them, they were overjoyed as well.
Zhao Yi and his group, however, could only watch with envy.
Although they had also joined the Sect, they were all Servant Disciples.
Their Storage Bags only contained two sets of plain robes and a single Spirit Stone.
As for a Magical Artifact like the Golden Bamboo Flying Sword, that was something they couldn’t even dream of.
While the Sect had given them weapons for self-defense, it was only a Hundred-refined Steel Sword.
This sword’s quality was superb, considered a divine weapon in the mortal world, but in an Immortal Sect, it was only slightly better than scrap metal.
"Senior Brother Zhang, since we’ve all joined the Sect, why don’t we go celebrate together?" Qin Susu suggested.
"Yes, Senior Brother Zhang."
The other new disciples chimed in, agreeing.
They weren’t necessarily younger than Zhang Chi, nor was their Cultivation necessarily weaker.
But Zhang Chi had placed first in the test of Heart and was going to cultivate an Upper Grade Cultivation Technique. His future was limitless.
Therefore, they were all more than willing to call him Senior Brother.
"You all go ahead, but count me out. I need to claim my reward and get back to my Cultivation."
But Zhang Chi just smiled faintly and declined their offer directly.
The reward had been issued; as long as he had the Token, he could go pick it out, and no one could take it from him.
But he was already getting impatient.
As for these fellow disciples, their Spirit Roots were average at best, and most would find it extremely difficult to even reach Foundation Establishment.
Therefore, he had no intention of wasting too much time building deep relationships with them.
"Alright, then!"
Qin Susu and the others were a little disappointed, but they didn’t press the issue and immediately left together.
Their way of thinking was clearly different.
They believed that wealth, companions, techniques, and location were all important, and that relaxing once in a while wouldn’t affect their Cultivation.
SWISH!
The next moment, Zhang Chi immediately piloted his Fire Copper Flying Sword, following the map in the Jade Scroll toward the Inheritance Hall.
He didn’t use the Bamboo Leaf Flying Sword.
For one, he hadn’t performed Refinement on it yet.
And for another, the Fire Copper Flying Sword was a better match for him.
Half an hour later, he arrived smoothly at the Inheritance Hall.
The hall was grand and solemn, bustling with people coming and going, much like a large library from his previous life. freeweɓnøvel.com
However, aside from some miscellaneous books, the items like Cultivation Techniques were all protected by Restriction Arrays. One had to use their Identity Token and spend Spirit Stones, or even Sect Contribution Points, to acquire them.
In most cases, one also had to establish a Spirit Contract upon acquisition, swearing not to pass on the technique without permission.
There were many Cangwu Sect disciples in the hall; some were on duty, while others were searching for Cultivation Techniques and other items.
But after Zhang Chi handed his Identity Token to a disciple on duty, that disciple specifically went to summon a Foundation Establishment Elder.
"You must be Zhang Chi. Not bad. Come with me!"
This Foundation Establishment Elder was one of the Stewards of the Inheritance Hall. He had a kind demeanor, and after sizing up Zhang Chi with a glance, he briskly led him into the depths of the hall.
The depths of the hall were divided into many rooms. The room Zhang Chi was headed to contained Upper Grade Cultivation Techniques and required a higher level of authorization, so ordinary disciples on duty had no right to open it. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"Alright, go on in. You only have two hours, so don’t waste them. Don’t come out until you’ve made your choice, or you’ll forfeit this opportunity."
"Also, this loan will not leave any record, so feel free to choose whatever you like."
Soon, the elder brought Zhang Chi to a room shrouded by an array. He took out his own Identity Token, formed a Spirit Technique with his hands, and opened the door in a short moment.
"Understood."
Zhang Chi nodded and strode inside.
Inside, he immediately saw rows of bookshelves. Most held Jade Scrolls, but there were also a few made of Beast Hide, bone plates, stone tablets, and even string-bound books.
All these items were enveloped in Restrictions; only after selecting one could it be opened, read, and imprinted.
Before that, one could only see the name and a related description.
’Hm? What’s going on?’
Zhang Chi had been very excited, but after a closer look, his brow furrowed.
He discovered that the names of the Cultivation Techniques here were... less than proper.
For example, things like the Blood Nerve Scripture and the Nine Nether Heart Devouring True Technique.
He even saw the Nine Flames Spirit Devouring Technique, and it included the sections for Golden Core and Nascent Soul as well.
’Did that Steward make a mistake? Did he bring me to a place that specifically stores Demonic Cultivation Techniques?’
’No, someone is definitely trying to set me up. That Steward is probably their accomplice, or maybe he’s been bought off! The one trying to screw me over must be that Foundation Establishment Middle-aged Man from before, and whoever is behind him!’
Zhang Chi instantly came to a few conclusions.
Then, he turned to look outside, only to find the door was already closed.
To get out, he would have to use his Token.
But if he did that, his chance to choose an Upper Grade Cultivation Technique would be completely wasted.
’What a clever scheme!’
’Too bad for them. This trick might work on others, but it has no effect on me. In fact, in a way, they’ve actually done me a huge favor!’
’I was just worrying about how to get my hands on the White Bone Divine Forging Technique, but I’m sure it’s in here!’
Zhang Chi saw through the conspiracy, and his gaze turned icy. But he didn’t panic; instead, a smile spread across his face.
Normally, even if the Cangwu Sect had a place to store Demonic Cultivation Techniques, he wouldn’t be qualified to enter it.
After all, these techniques were far too dangerous for ordinary Cultivators.
Therefore, he had been a bit worried, wondering how he could ever get access to such Demonic Cultivation Techniques.
But now, his unknown enemy had just solved this problem for him!
