A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 356: Chapter 316: Meeting Lu Qian

Tong You was one of the two Qi Cultivation Perfection loose cultivators recruited by the Yunshan Sect during the first Frost Leaf Alliance arena competition five years ago.

At that time, the two served as honored guests of the Yunshan Sect, tasked with guarding the mountain gate and sparring with the Yunshan disciples to enhance practical combat experience.

They were both diligent and experienced the County Mansion battle four and a half years ago. Ever since, they were not only pleased with the Yunshan Sect’s high-benefit treatment but also highly satisfied with the development momentum of the entire Frost Leaf Alliance.

Two years ago, Tong You finally sensed the opportunity for Foundation Establishment. Lu Qian obtained a Golden Core Paper from Master Cangfeng and arranged for Yang Jiye to lead a team to escort him out of the county for a secret Foundation Establishment.

Grateful for such effort, Tong You was naturally appreciative. After successfully establishing his foundation, he gladly assumed the position of honored guest elder of the Yunshan Sect, continuing to serve the sect.

His other companion, however, was somewhat unfortunate. He had his first opportunity for Foundation Establishment before joining the Yunshan Sect but failed and is currently still waiting for the second opportunity.

At this moment, Tong You stood before the Tao Brothers, his Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure rising. The brothers dared not make any rash moves and followed him forward.

The newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator had a gentle temperament and tenacious character. Seeing the two’s pale faces shrouded in gloom, he comforted them, ”Do not worry. I am here on Sect Leader’s behalf to invite you. Our sect currently has an urgent need for artifact refining talents. Good things are bound to happen.”

Sect Leader Lu of the Yunshan Sect personally calls for them?

Tao Boliang was shocked. He didn’t think his reputation had grown so vast that even Yunshan Sect had heard of it. This could only mean one thing: the Yunshan Sect had promptly gathered information that his brothers had just briefly mentioned at the inn.

It seems the Yunshan Sect has numerous spies scattered throughout this Shuangye Square, firmly controlling every corner.

Tao Boliang was surprised, nervous, and a bit admiring.

Good thing we brothers didn’t utter anything detrimental to the Yunshan Sect just now...

Meanwhile, upon hearing this, Tao Zhongxian’s face immediately brightened, and he awkwardly asked, ”Feathered Scholar, earlier I saw among your sect’s law enforcement a fairy adorned with four silver feathers on her arm. Her pure beauty is unmatched in the world...”

With a loud smack, his back of the head received a harsh slap from Tao Boliang, causing his eyes to blur.

”You rogue! If you don’t behave, I’ll skin you alive!”

Tong You chuckled, ”Oh, you’re talking about Wu Yan. She is a genius disciple of our Yunshan Sect with unparalleled talent. After a while, when she accumulates enough merit, she will be promoted to True Inheritance. By then, the Sect Leader will likely take her as an apprentice.”

Wu Yan, Wu Yan, Tao Zhongxian memorized this name deeply in his heart, disregarding his aching head, clutching his brother’s arm.

”Brother, brother, we must plead with Sect Leader Lu to be admitted into Yunshan Sect. Our lives depend on it...”

”Get lost! Do you truly mean for our lives? I won’t bother exposing you!”

Tong You shook his head. Wu Yan’s talent is extraordinary, a celestial being. Many young fools in Yunshan admire her greatly, but unfortunately, her heart is taken, her love steadfast – you stand no chance.

The three weaved through the bustling crowd, moving from the Fourth Ring District to the core. When the brothers laid eyes on the enormous cylindrical structures labeled ”Arena,” ”Assembly Hall,” and ”Multi-Purpose Hall,” they felt inexplicably small and deeply astonished.

Even in Plum Blossom Marketplace, they had never seen such buildings.

Tong You pointed towards the central area of the three buildings, indicating the eighteen-zhang high Central High Tower, ”That place serves as the office for the Frost Leaf Alliance and some sect offices from Liangxiang County. However, it’s not where we’re going now; the Sect Leader awaits you ahead.”

With that, he led the two to the front of the assembly hall. At this moment, a massive banner was hung above the assembly hall, announcing the ”Third Shuangye Square Talent Recruitment Assembly,” along with various slogans stating, ”The bigger the heart, the bigger the stage!” ”If you have the guts, you should come!”

The assembly hall is clearly ready for the Dragon Gate Assembly to officially open tomorrow.

In front of the assembly hall’s enormous fan-shaped entrance stood a cultivator. Tong You, upon seeing him, politely saluted, ”Steward Lin, the people have been brought.”

”Elder Tong, thank you for your effort. Please follow me inside; the Sect Leader is waiting.” The young cultivator returned the salute.

Tao Boliang focused his gaze and saw this cultivator was in his early twenties, exuding elegance in his every move, possessing a remarkable demeanor reminiscent of those elders long occupying high positions in Baose Manor.

Yet, curiously, this extraordinary young man possessed only early-stage Qi Cultivation, and Tong You, the Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar, treated him with great respect.

Noticing Tao Boliang’s gaze, the young cultivator smiled, ”I am Lin Le, appointed as the business steward of the Yunshan Sect. Noble brothers need not worry. Our sect urgently requires talents in artifact refining, and later, your skills will be needed.”

Tao Boliang naturally understood the implication, realizing the opportunity to showcase sufficient skills upcoming. Doing so would naturally gain the favor of the Yunshan Sect. However, lacking real talent and learning would mean a dim future, possibly being handed over to Baose Manor.

The interior of the venue was a vast square. At this time, numerous areas had been divided, with various platforms of different sizes built, each platform labeled with the name of a sect.

However, as the Dragon Gate Assembly had not yet started, the recruitment platforms of the various sects were silent, with only one conspicuous position featuring a platform shining with dazzling radiance.

Yunshan Sect.

Tao Boliang immediately noticed a giant Spiritual Power Melting Furnace at one corner of the Yunshan Sect platform, glowing red hot. Spirit stones flowed into the valve of the furnace like water, and in addition, spirit anvils, xun drums, golden hammers, and jade pliers—all kinds of artifact refining equipment were fully equipped.

”Sect Leader, the Tao brothers have been brought over,” called out Tong You.

Before the furnace, amidst the fiery glow, a young man turned around. With high-arched sword-like eyebrows and eyes like bright stars, his heroic spirit was commanding, exuding Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure magnificent and dignified.

He smiled and nodded at the group.

The Tao brothers hurriedly bowed, ”Greetings, Sect Leader Lu.”

Whether it was Tao Boliang or Tao Zhongxian, they couldn’t help but admire him: indeed, a leader of elegance, a renowned figure, living up to his reputation!

Lu Qian’s gaze swept across the brothers, making them feel as though a divine sense washed over them like a tidal wave, leaving no secrets untouched.

”I have some insight into the intelligence of the neighboring areas,” Lu Qian began, his voice steady and powerful, ”Baose Manor is renowned for artifact refining, famous in Xinghu County and the surrounding counties. Within the manor, there are five top-notch artifact refining experts; Fellow Daoist Boliang is among them, isn’t that so?”