"Junior Brother Chu, although you do not have an Elder as a master, nor have opportunities and talents like Shangguan Bei, there’s no need to be too disheartened. ’Heaven rewards the diligent’ - I believe that as long as you work hard in your cultivation, you will certainly achieve something in the future."
"This is my Peak Dharma Justice token, if you have any issues in cultivation, or encounter any difficulties or bullying, you can always come to Peak Dharma Justice to find me."
Pu Fazheng flipped his hand and took out a token, stuffing it into Chu Feng’s hand.
True Disciples, each one is a precious asset to the sect. They possess various privileges, including owning an entire mountain peak for cultivation – this is one of those privileges.
Considering the revered status of Pu Fazheng, he affectionately called Chu Feng ’Junior Brother’.
This, added to the fact that he had just helped Chu Feng deal with Steward Mu Kun, was enough to show that he was a person who understood gratitude.
"Thank you, Brother Pu!"
Chu Feng accepted the token; with his pride, unless he faced a life-threatening major difficulty, he would definitely not bother Pu Fazheng.
Pu Fazheng exchanged a few more words with Chu Feng, then directly headed to the upper floors of the Sword Pavilion.
As to which specific level he went to, that remains unknown.
However, with the status and strength of Pu Fazheng, he would at least be going to the third level of the Sword Pavilion to select a secret book.
What happened next goes without saying. Chu Feng had made quite a splash, and no one dared to trouble or bully him lightly anymore. Not only did he smoothly handle the entry registration procedures for Li Shishi, but he also received two sets of cultivation resources for new entry-level disciples.
Chu Feng was generous, directly giving one set to Li Shishi.
"This is my place, you can sleep in the inner room from now on!" Chu Feng brought Li Shishi back to his residence.
He was still just an ordinary disciple, and his living quarters were quite cramped. There were only two rooms, inner and outer.
Considering Li Shishi was a beautiful young lady, living in the outer room would probably mean having no privacy and might be distressing for her.
"Um, thank you, Master!" Li Shishi shyly lowered her head, accepting Chu Feng’s consideration.
She was very aware that she was merely a Sword Slave. Having the chance to cultivate inside the Ten Thousand Sword Sect was already quite remarkable. Naturally, she could not demand this or that.
After settling her in, Chu Feng then took her to get acquainted with the environment of the sect.
Li Shishi was particular about cleanliness; after traveling dusty roads to see Chu Feng, she was sweaty and her clothes had become quite dusty.
In the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, there are strict requirements, necessitating wearing garments appropriate to one’s rank.
She heated some water, bathed in the room, changed into the newly provided Sword Slave garments, and then came out.
Chu Feng was seated on the bed, contemplating the Qiankun Sword Technique.
Seeing Li Shishi, just after her bath with her hair still dripping wet, his eyes brightened slightly. She was already extremely beautiful, and now after the bath, she had an added touch of laziness and charm.
"Master, does this garment not fit well?" Li Shishi, under Chu Feng’s intense gaze, felt her face grow hot.
Although she had faced countless trials and tribulations, her current situation was unlike any before. Even when she was alone with Qiao Family Master, such male-female incidents had never occurred.
Qiao Family Master had a fervent pursuit of power and had little interest in women.
For him, as long as Li Shishi could serve him well and continuously provide the required information, he would grant her enough freedom and respect.
If the Qiao Family Master wants women, with his status and wealth, whether they are 14-year-old girls who just matured or 18-year-old beauties, he merely needs to say a word to get them in abundance.
Looking at the bashful Li Shishi, Chu Feng couldn’t help but find it amusing. Accustomed to her competent, aloof demeanor, witnessing her current shy, demure posture was indeed rare.
"The clothes suit you very well, you look spirited and pleasant to the eyes!" Chu Feng complimented her, but seeing her still hesitant, he smiled and said, "Come on, let’s go eat!"
Just at that moment, Li Shishi’s stomach gurgled twice.
She was instantly embarrassed.
Chu Feng really treated her nicely, giving her quite a bit of silver, so she didn’t have to eat the poor meals like the other Sword Slaves.
She could choose her own meals to buy.
The treatment for Sword Slaves is relatively poor. However, if you have money, it’s a different story. You can enjoy everything you want.
Early the next morning, Chu Feng took the Taiyin Golden Lotus to the Alchemy Field of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
Both Shangguan Bei and Prince Jianyun put a lot of pressure on him. He needed to hurry and refine the necessary elixirs.
Strangely, the major reward for saving Pu Fazheng and establishing his merit had not yet been issued.
He didn’t know what the high-ups of the sect were thinking.
Soon, Chu Feng arrived at the Alchemy Field.
It was right near Fiery Flame Peak because the earth fire here is most abundant, making it an excellent place for alchemy and sword crafting.
Well, Chu Feng was indeed eye-opening, as he saw a massive Alchemy Field ahead, so vast that one could not see its end. This scale was a hundred times larger than the Alchemy Fields built by powers like the Jianyun Dynasty’s Alchemy Master Guild and the Golden Talisman Sect Store.
Of course, it couldn’t compare to the Alchemy Field of the Eternal Life Pill Master in Chu Feng’s previous life.
Gates and walls were built at the entrance, with personnel specifically assigned to guard it.
"Brother, please, I would like to enter for alchemy. May I know what procedures are needed?" Chu Feng asked the young guard politely.
"You just need to pay silver. For a regular Alchemy Room, there’s just ordinary earth fire and a common Copper Alchemy Furnace. It costs one tael of silver for one day of use. A middle-level Alchemy Room not only offers more space but also has a temperature reaching about a thousand degrees in its earth fire. The furnaces are also of a superior quality, and, well, it’s a bit pricey—ten silver taels per day,"
"About the high-level Alchemy Room, I don’t think an ordinary disciple like you can afford it, so I won’t waste my breath explaining,"
The young guard glanced at Chu Feng, with an indifferent attitude.
A middle-level Alchemy Room needs ten silver taels per day, which is about the limit of what an ordinary disciple can afford. After all, not everyone knows how to make money like Chu Feng.
Many ordinary disciples are originally from poor families. After entering the sect, their monthly stipend is just enough for their cultivation.
Living tightly, naturally, they do not have much spare money to spend on alchemy.
Furthermore, not everyone knows alchemy. Many are just mediocre at it. The success rate of alchemy is ridiculously low.
"I have a habit of choosing the expensive and good things. Tell me, what’s inside the high-level Alchemy Room?" Chu Feng only has the Taiyin Golden Lotus, and he definitely does not want to mess it up.
He must choose the best Alchemy Room to ensure that there are no issues with the hardware.