Rank 8000.
Having improved by nearly a thousand ranks, Lin Chen also stopped for a moment.
At this moment, he was looking at the Canglan Sect disciples’ manual given to him by Senior Brother Gao.
This is a manual only for the direct disciples of Canglan Sect. It not only contains maps of most areas of Canglan Sect but also the rewards that direct disciples can claim.
After a cup of tea’s time, Lin Chen finished reading the contents of the book, gaining a general understanding of the Canglan Sect.
Canglan Sect is divided into Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, Direct Disciples, Stewards, Elders, Sect Leader, and the Supreme Elder.
For Lin Chen, what he needs to focus on is the disciple aspect.
Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Direct Disciples all receive different treatments from the sect, with Direct Disciples getting the highest treatment, followed by Inner Sect Disciples, and Outer Sect Disciples receiving the least.
Besides relying on the treatments given by the sect, if disciples want to exchange for resources on the Martial Path, they can obtain contribution points by completing sect tasks.
The sect will arrange various tasks in the Task Hall to satisfy disciples of different strengths. These tasks are extremely regular tasks.
Additionally, some stewards and elders will also issue some tasks in the Task Hall, usually focused on searching for special herbs or artifact refining materials. The contribution points given will be much higher than those of sect tasks, but the difficulty is also much higher, and not all disciples have the strength to take them.
Besides, for disciples’ cultivation improvement, the sect will also have a series of rewards.
The premise is to improve strength within the time limit set by the sect.
"Tomorrow, I’ll go to the Task Hall and then claim the resources for direct disciples."
Since it has been confirmed that he is a direct disciple, the sect will grant him the treatments for direct disciples, which can be claimed for three months at a time. Of course, if there is a need to leave the sect, one can claim a year’s or even two years’ cultivation resources.
Tonight, even in a foreign land, Lin Chen slept very soundly.
...
The next day, in the morning.
Early in the morning, Lin Chen left the other courtyard, and when he walked out of the living area, he did not encounter any other direct disciples.
Although Canglan Sect has more than ninety direct disciples, most of them are traveling outside, and less than 30% actually stay in the sect, with many still in closed-door cultivation.
Canglan Treasure Hall.
When Lin Chen arrived at Canglan Treasure Hall, he saw a huge square with disciples coming and going.
For Canglan Sect disciples, there are only two most common places to visit: the Canglan Treasure Hall and the Task Hall.
The Task Hall is for taking tasks to exchange for sect contribution points, while the Canglan Treasure Hall is the place to claim or exchange contribution points for desired Martial Path resources.
Pills, cultivation techniques, and other precious treasures, as long as there are enough contribution points, can all be obtained.
The entire Canglan Treasure Hall is very large, with several side halls. Lin Chen lifted his gaze and entered the left side hall: the Pill Hall.
The sect provides these disciples with pills useful for Martial Arts Cultivation. The same goes for Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Direct Disciples.
The difference lies in the quantity and the tier of the pills.
As Lin Chen stepped into the threshold of the Pill Hall, he saw many disciples lined up at several counters and chose to join a queue with a moderate number of people.
However, as Lin Chen just joined the queue, many people looked over, and the young man in front of Lin Chen also turned around and looked with a puzzled expression, saying in a low voice, "Junior Brother, are you in the wrong queue?"
In the wrong queue?
"This is where Inner Sect Disciples receive their pills."
The young man pointed to those few lines of dozens of people. Although there are three thousand Inner Sect Disciples, and they won’t all recognize each other, they will meet in some occasions and find faces somewhat familiar. And Lin Chen’s face was extremely unfamiliar in front of the young man.
Perhaps, a new Outer Sect Disciple.
"I did get in the wrong line, thank you for the reminder."
Lin Chen nodded. He was a direct disciple and should not be lining up here. He then looked towards the first row on the left, where there were the fewest people, and walked over there.
"Hold on!"
The young man saw Lin Chen walking towards the left and shouted out of curiosity, "This side is all Inner Sect Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples are over there."
The young man pointed to the queue of dozens of people on the right, and his voice also attracted the attention of other disciples nearby. At this moment, each looked at Lin Chen with amused smiling eyes.
This situation happens one or two times every time a new disciple joins the sect.
Outer Sect Disciples may have no status in the sect, but just being able to enter Canglan Sect means even the Outer Sect Disciples are considered quite talented in the Canglan Domain. When they first join, they are quite proud, always thinking they still enjoy the same privileges as before.
"Thanks for the reminder; I knew it."
Lin Chen understood he was being misunderstood, and being observed by so many disciples, blurting out that he was a direct disciple would seem like showing off in front of people.
Showing off isn’t a big deal; the main thing is that it would seem too deliberate, making it look like it was intentional.
"You knew yet you still..."
The young man saw Lin Chen’s footsteps didn’t stop and stopped advising him. In the Pill Hall, there are a total of thirty counters for collecting pills, three of which are open to all disciples. At these five counters, disciples can use points to purchase their desired pills.
Additionally, twenty counters are allocated for Outer Sect Disciples, considering their larger numbers. Five are reserved for Inner Sect Disciples, and the two least on the left are exclusive counters for direct disciples.
As Lin Chen moved around, the eyes of many disciples on the scene followed his steps.
One row, two rows...
When they saw Lin Chen pass five rows and still not stop, many disciples widened their eyes. What’s going on, is this newcomer really so bold?
The first two counters have no one lining up. Even if they don’t understand the rules, they should know there must be a reason.
"It’s not just arrogance; it’s sheer stupidity."
Many disciples showed mocking smiles on their faces, just waiting for this person to be reprimanded.
As Lin Chen approached the first counter, a young woman, who was originally not on duty at the counter, stepped forward.
When she first came out, she looked unhappy, but upon focusing on Lin Chen for a while, her charming eyes were filled with thoughtful consideration, and then she smiled and said: "Senior Brother Lin?"
Being in charge of handing out benefits at the Pill Hall, the young woman was herself in the Second Grade Realm and was one of the three thousand Inner Sect Disciples. Initially, she thought it was some new Outer Sect Disciple making a mistake by lining up randomly.
But as her eyes fell on Lin Chen, she realized something was off. She couldn’t see through this person standing in front of her.
Their Qi Blood was so well-concealed, she couldn’t gauge it. She had only felt this sensation with Senior Brother Qiao and a few others.
Recalling the rumors that shook the Inner Sect disciples yesterday, she made a judgment in her heart. This person might very well be the one who caused yesterday’s sensation.
"Yes."
Lin Chen nodded in response.
Seeing Lin Chen nod, the smile on the young woman’s face deepened, and the many disciples who were originally ready to watch a good show were collectively stunned.
This person walked to the counter meant exclusively for Direct Disciples, and the sister in charge greeted him with a smile, which was enough to indicate his identity.
Many of the Inner Sect disciples in line also thought of yesterday’s rumors.
"It’s him."
"The new Direct Disciple who joined the sect yesterday."
Many Inner Sect disciples didn’t yet know Lin Chen’s name, but they knew that someone had passed the Direct Disciple assessment yesterday and broken two hundred points.
In contrast, the Outer Sect disciples were utterly confused.
How did a Direct Disciple line up incorrectly before, wasn’t it just pretending to be weak?
"Senior Brother Lin, according to the rules, please show your disciple identity badge."
"Sure."
Lin Chen nodded, taking out the disciple identity badge that Senior Brother Gao had given him yesterday. When the purple-blue badge appeared in Lin Chen’s hand, all disciples present were filled with envy and reverence.
The Canglan Sect disciple badges are divided into three types: the light blue badge for Outer Sect disciples, the dark blue badge for Inner Sect disciples, and the purple-blue badge for Direct Disciples.
For all Canglan Sect disciples, the purple-blue badge is their goal, but many disciples know themselves well enough to understand that this goal is almost impossible for them to achieve.
"Senior Brother Lin, your identity verification is correct."
The young woman took the disciple badge Lin Chen handed over, glanced at the words "Lin Chen" on it, and returned it to him.
"Senior Brother Lin is here to receive the Direct Disciple pills, right? For how many months?"
"Three months."
After today’s incident, rumors will probably spread that I like to show off. Better not to come every month.
"Sure, please wait a moment, Senior Brother Lin."
The young woman went to the back pavilion, returning after a short while with a box in her hands.
"Three bottles of Canglan Pills, three bottles of True Blood Pills, three Azure Wave Crystals... Please, Senior Brother Lin, confirm if the quantities are correct."
When Lin Chen checked the pills inside the box, he could obviously feel the heated gazes of the people around him, so he simply closed the box.
He thought this junior sister probably wouldn’t dare to tamper with these.
On the contrary, counting pills one by one in front of so many Outer and Inner Sect disciples gives off a sense of showing off.
Lin Chen walked away with the box, but the sensation he caused at the Pill Hall did not end. As the disciples who received pills recounted the incident to their familiar disciples, soon the entire sect knew about Lin Chen’s actions at the Pill Hall today.
Thus, several talking points emerged.
This Senior Brother Lin, did he truly not know about the situation in the Pill Hall, or was it intentional?
In the end, the conclusion that it was intentional took the lead.
Canglan Sect, yet another Direct Disciple who loves to show off appeared.
Senior Brother Lin who does not know how to queue.
And now, unaware that he has been given the nicknames "loves to show off" and "Senior Brother Lin who does not know how to queue", Lin Chen is in his courtyard, refining Canglan Pills.
PS: A small, uneventful Chapter to connect two parts, starting to ramp up tomorrow.