"The Scripture Pavilion has a steward position with plenty of benefits. At the very least, you can freely access the lower-tier books. Li Yunjing, what do you think?"
When one of the stewards spoke of this task, his voice trembled slightly.
This is undoubtedly a lucrative position!
The Scripture Pavilion of the Shenxiao Dao Sect is a critical place!
Even the lowest-tier cultivators are Outer Disciples, and many Inner Sect Disciples are also on duty there. Not to mention that there are many Foundation Establishment experts like True Disciples and Stewards.
The high-level figures of the Scripture Pavilion are all Golden Core Realm elders. According to legend, the Pavilion Master is a mysterious Nascent Soul Realm ancestor!
If not for Yu Yunyi’s influence, Li Yunjing would never have been assigned to such a place.
This is the advantage of having someone backing you.
"Thank you, Master Steward. I will proceed as you direct!"
At this moment, Li Yunjing would be a fool not to agree!
The steward nodded, entering the task into Li Yunjing’s identity token.
[Outer Disciple: Li Yunjing]
[Task: Scripture Pavilion, first floor; manage ten Outer Disciples, responsible for daily maintenance and operations of the first floor.]
[Duration: One year, on for three days, off for three days.]
[Reward: 30 Monthly Contribution Points, 15 Low Grade Spirit Stones, 5 Qi Replenishing Pills]
"It truly is a good position!"
After inspecting his identity token, Li Yunjing’s eyes brightened, and his breathing quickened.
This is a first-rate job!
With plenty of time to rest and cultivate, and generous rewards, working for a year could afford two Top Grade Magical Artifacts!
Not to mention the hidden benefits of the Scripture Pavilion.
Even Yu Yunyi standing beside him couldn’t help but smile slightly, nodding gently.
Apparently, she was also pleased with the arrangement.
Today, Yu Yunyi had given several favors to Li Yunjing, ensuring that he would be unable to escape her grasp.
After discussing the main matters, they chatted for a while, mostly Yu Yunyi and the two stewards, with Li Yunjing occasionally responding. After half an hour, everyone dispersed.
Besides the Foreign Affairs Hall, Yu Yunyi gave Li Yunjing a few more instructions before letting him leave.
She had said everything needed. Naturally, she wouldn’t accompany him to the Scripture Pavilion. It wasn’t a place for a mere True Disciple like her to influence.
In the Shenxiao Dao Sect, the Scripture Pavilion’s importance outweighs the face of True Disciples and Stewards.
Being a smart person, Yu Yunyi wouldn’t go there to disgrace herself.
After bidding farewell to Yu Yunyi, Li Yunjing didn’t head to the Scripture Pavilion but rather to his new residence.
Outer Disciples live differently from Servant Disciples, and their residences are also different.
The identity token of an Outer Disciple already marked Li Yunjing’s new residence, and the key to the new residence was naturally the identity token itself.
Unless it’s a higher Great Realm cultivator, no one could stealthily enter without Li Yunjing’s consent.
So, Li Yunjing went to check out his new home.
The residence for Outer Disciples is located in a large valley in the center of the Southern Mountain Range.
The valley is vast enough to accommodate tens of thousands. When Li Yunjing arrived, he found the valley’s layout orderly, like a small city.
Inside were countless independent courtyards, numbering seventy to eighty thousand.
These villa-like places were the residences allocated to every Outer Disciple.
"Compared to Fu Chao’s mansion, it’s negligible, but it’s far better than my days at Qiongze Peak."
Using the map displayed on his identity token, Li Yunjing wandered for half an hour and finally found his residence.
"What a large courtyard."
When he reached his place, he saw his courtyard was a full three acres.
Inside the courtyard, there were pavilions and kiosks, and the garden was planted with various exotic flowers and grasses. The air was rich in spiritual energy, at least double that of the Western Mountain Range!
Such a place is perfect for cultivation.
Pity the Shenxiao Dao Sect doesn’t support idlers; everyone must take on tasks to earn contribution points.
Otherwise, one could lazily stay home and cultivate, living the life of an immortal.
"Just becoming an Outer Disciple has so many benefits. What if I ascend to Inner Sect Disciple status?"
Closing the gate, Li Yunjing wandered around his domain, deep in thought.
The Shenxiao Dao Sect has a complete promotion system, giving everyone hope.
Among Shenxiao Dao Sect disciples, there are no untalented weaklings. Unless one falls midway, everyone can become an Inner Sect Disciple; it’s just a matter of time.
If you’re highly talented, you can enjoy better treatment ahead of others. If less talented or unlucky, you might spend decades getting into the Inner Sect.
But those who grind their way up to become Inner Sect Disciples often have little future.
They’ll find it nearly impossible to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Li Yunjing transitioned from Servant Disciple to Outer Disciple in just fifty days—truly top-notch speed!
He will naturally have more time to elevate his cultivation.
Some less capable individuals might dawdle in the Miscellaneous Hall for three to five years before advancing to Outer Disciple, wasting crucial youthful years.
From this point, the gap starts widening.
This is the harsh competition of the Shenxiao Dao Sect!
Every moment, there’s competition. If you’re slow, someone from some corner will surpass you.
The resources meant for you will be taken by others ahead of you.
Back in his house, Li Yunjing sat on his large bed in his bedroom, contemplating the ways of the Shenxiao Dao Sect.
The resources are there; to acquire them, you need to rise above the rest.
Li Yunjing had no intention of hiding; in the Shenxiao Dao Sect, if you don’t stand out, you’ll be trampled continuously. Look at the difference between Outer Disciples and Servant Disciples’ treatment!
Without resources, how can one cultivate?
In his room, on the desk, lay a neatly folded blue Daoist robe.
This was the standard attire for Outer Disciples.
To avoid inconvenience, Shenxiao Dao Sect ensured every residence had a set of clothes.
Newly promoted Outer Disciples could change into their new Daoist robe as soon as they arrived home.
"Finally, I can bid farewell to the ugly gray robe!"
Li Yunjing took off his servant robe and donned the blue Daoist robe of the Outer Disciples. Immediately, he felt the energy of the Dao around him. The robe even had a refreshing scent.
This blue robe was a High Grade Magical Artifact, a privilege exclusive to Outer Disciples, far superior to the gray robe he had previously.