These new functions allowed Li Yunjing to understand why Inner Sect Disciples were generally much stronger than Outer Disciples.
So many ways to earn spirit stones and contribution points, perfect cultivation techniques, along with a lot of training.
If an Inner Sect Disciple still couldn’t surpass an Outer Disciple, then they would be nothing but worthless!
This made Li Yunjing somewhat look forward to his life in the Inner Sect.
However, for now, the banquet continued, and Li Yunjing didn’t have time to think too much.
These old friends, new friends, all needed him to entertain them well.
During the banquet, Li Yunjing talked with almost everyone who had come to celebrate his promotion first.
For those like Jin Shouyun, Su Guo, Yue Zhouwang, and Hou Boyan who were about to be promoted to the Inner Sect, Li Yunjing also made promises.
After entering the Inner Sect, even if they weren’t by his side, he would pull some strings to arrange a good position for them.
For Ma Xingyuan, Wang Yun, and his team members who couldn’t be promoted in the short term, Li Yunjing also reassured them to focus on their cultivation and not to worry.
With his friends in the Inner Sect, Li Yunjing had even more detailed exchanges. Basically, everyone had one mindset—to advance and retreat together with him in the Inner Sect.
After entertaining the others, Li Yunjing finally had the time to sit with Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, Fu Chao, and Yu Zongzhe, enjoying some drinks and idle chats.
As for Fu Chao, he said he would give results in about three days, but he mentioned nothing else.
This was really not a place to discuss serious matters!
The banquet continued until dawn, and only then did everyone disperse.
The next day, Li Yunjing first went to the "Scripture Pavilion" to complete the task handover with the steward responsible for his area.
This time, the steward had a much better attitude towards Li Yunjing, unlike the impatience upon their first meeting.
After exchanging pleasantries and encouraging words, Li Yunjing completed the handover and officially stepped down from his duties with the Second Group of the First Floor of the "Scripture Pavilion".
Taking some time, Li Yunjing met with his team members.
What needed to be said was covered at last night’s dinner; this time was just the final farewell.
Those who could be promoted to Inner Sect Disciples could continue to follow him.
For those who had other prospects, he wouldn’t impede their development.
With everything handled, Li Yunjing no longer had any tasks on hand.
He initially wanted to look for the mysterious old Daoist, but unfortunately did not encounter him.
For this, he specially instructed his team members that if they met the elder, they had to convey his regards and where he had gone.
Each of Li Yunjing’s team members earnestly promised to complete this task.
Li Yunjing’s promotion wasn’t a demotion, so naturally, those under him wouldn’t dare neglect their former leader.
Besides, this was just a small matter.
With Su Guo and the others’ guarantees, Li Yunjing felt much more relieved.
Not being able to meet the elder made him feel uneasy, filled with regret.
It was like a person achieving success, but the one who nurtured him suddenly couldn’t be found to share the joy of success. This was exactly how Li Yunjing felt now.
After the task handover was completed, Li Yunjing decided to finish everything at once. He returned to his residence in the Outer Sect and packed all his personal belongings into the "Hundred Treasures Pouch".
After cleaning up any traces and confirming he hadn’t left anything behind, Li Yunjing went to the "Foreign Affairs Hall," even relinquishing his house to the sect.
With everything in order, Li Yunjing headed towards the northern part of the Shenxiao Mountain Range.
Many of the Inner Sect mountains were concentrated in the Northern Mountain Area.
Aside from giving Li Yunjing an Inner Sect outfit, Elder Han hadn’t given him anything else.
Li Yunjing needed to report to the Inner Sect and receive more rewards.
This day was free of other matters, so he decided to handle all these trivial things.
At this moment, the extensive northern mountains were still covered in a layer of silver frost, with cold snowflakes drifting almost imperceptibly in the breeze.
The climate here was a bit colder than in the Southern Mountain Area.
Li Yunjing felt this difference the moment he stepped out of the teleportation array.
The Inner Sect’s "Council Hall" was situated at the highest peak of the Northern Mountain Area, "Celestial Pillar Peak".
The "Celestial Pillar Peak" towered over ten thousand feet. Li Yunjing emerged from the teleportation array halfway up the mountain and started climbing the snow-covered peak.
This unique feeling made Li Yunjing very curious. As for the cold, it didn’t bring any discomfort to Li Yunjing.
He didn’t even need to use mana to resist the cold, as the cyan Daoist robe, a modified version of a low-grade spiritual artifact, was enough to keep him comfortable.
Along the way, Li Yunjing encountered many Inner Sect Disciples but didn’t face any questioning.
The level of vigilance here was far less than that of the Central and Eastern Mountain Ranges.
The summit of "Celestial Pillar Peak" was small, merely a thousand square feet, and the Inner Sect "Council Hall" built there was also small.
At the entrance, Li Yunjing explained his purpose to the guards. They recognized him and excitedly asked several questions.
These questions were not about probing his background but were rather words of admiration, asking what divine techniques Senior Brother practiced and praising his body refining technique...
In short, Li Yunjing’s reputation in the Inner Sect was met with high regard.
After finally extricating himself from these enthusiastic fellow Disciples, Li Yunjing entered the "Council Hall".
As seen from the outside, the "Council Hall" was indeed small and pitiful.
The three-story building had only a few office areas.
Li Yunjing was directly taken to the Vice Hall Master’s office.