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Outside the Treasure Pavilion, Ye Feng looked gravely at the Crimson Door, hesitating whether to truly enter.
The identity of the White-Bearded Elder was beyond his expectations, and his cultivation was so profound that Ye Feng could hardly imagine it; he feared it had already reached the legendary Gangwu Realm.
"Why are you still standing outside? Are you afraid the Old Man will eat you?" A booming sound echoed in his ears, like thunder crashing nearby.
Startled, Ye Feng looked around and saw that the many disciples nearby appeared unfazed, seemingly unaffected by any disturbance.
"Sound transmission, a technique only cultivators possess. I didn't expect even the martial artists of this world could use it!" Ye Feng did not dare to delay and quickly strode into the Treasure Pavilion courtyard.
However, the elder was not in the small room next to the Treasure Pavilion used for distributing Essence-Enhancing Pills. Behind the original incense table, a Round-Faced Fat Man had taken over the reception duties.
The fat man lazily dispensed pills from his hands, but when Ye Feng appeared, his expression changed slightly. A glint flashed in his squinted eyes as he pointed to the side and said, "You can go directly into the Treasure Pavilion; the old man is in the side room on the right."
Ye Feng nodded and instinctively checked the other's cultivation level, only to be astonished to find that it was beyond what he could assess.
"This fat man seems unremarkable, but his cultivation is impressive; he's already reached the Origin Martial Realm!" Ye Feng thought to himself in shock but quickly set this aside and walked straight toward where the fat man pointed.
"This kid is interesting," the fat man chuckled lightly, returning to his previous lazy demeanor as he continued with his work.
Leaving the small room, Ye Feng entered the main hall of the Treasure Pavilion and soon spotted the side room indicated by the fat man.
The door was tightly shut. Just as Ye Feng was about to raise his hand to knock, it suddenly opened as if sensing his presence.
Looking inside, Ye Feng noticed that the furnishings were simple. On the wall directly opposite the door hung an Ink Wash Painting. The artwork was abstract yet gave off a strange feeling; at first glance, it appeared to depict a dragon and a tiger battling each other, but upon closer inspection, it revealed only two strokes of dark ink. Below it was an Armchair where the White-Bearded Elder lay back, appearing half-asleep and half-awake.
"Did you see anything?" The old man had not opened his eyes, yet it seemed he knew that Ye Feng was admiring the painting of the dragon and tiger.
"I am dull-witted; at first glance, it looks like a dragon and a tiger fighting each other, but upon closer inspection, I cannot discern clearly," Ye Feng replied honestly.
"To recognize it as a dragon and a tiger is already quite remarkable. Your mental strength exceeds that of ordinary people, which explains your extraordinary comprehension. It is no wonder you have been able to practice the Raging Thunder Step and Thunder Three Styles to such a level, skills that even Origin Martial Realm warriors find difficult to master," the old man said, slightly raising his eyelids to glance at Ye Feng before continuing to rest with his eyes closed.
"So that's the reason; I have embarrassed my Shishu," Ye Feng thought in surprise. He did not expect that the old man could discern his exceptional mental strength just from a painting.
"The Old Man has been paying attention to you for a long time. You were once severed from your meridians and naturally unable to cultivate, yet you refused to accept your fate and have been secretly practicing hard. Even I, the Old Man, would not possess your tenacity and composure! Fortunately, after being injured by Ruo Xue, you managed to reconnect your severed meridians. It seems heaven has shown you mercy; do not squander this opportunity!"
"I will heed your teachings and will never dare to underestimate myself or waste this great opportunity," Ye Feng thought of the moment when Ning Ruoxue had nearly killed him, feeling a surge of anger but refraining from showing it in front of the White-Bearded Elder.
"My current cultivation has nothing to do with Ning Ruoxue. This old man called me over; does he think I was able to reconnect my meridians because of Ning Ruoxue's Vital Energy field? Is he trying to plead for her and ask me to let her off?" Ye Feng chuckled inwardly but chose not to explain.
The old man chuckled lightly, seemingly seeing through Ye Feng's thoughts. "You and Ning Ruoxue are both rare talents in my Dragon Tiger Sect. Currently, there are constant internal conflicts within the sect, and the younger generation is lacking in talent and strength compared to before. It is only natural for you two to view each other as rivals; the Old Man welcomes this as it serves as motivation for cultivation. However, I only permit open competitions between you; absolutely no underhanded harm against one another."
"Understood!" Ye Feng nodded in agreement. As a man, he had no interest in engaging in shady dealings.
"Alright, you have been diligently practicing recently and making rapid progress in your cultivation. You are a model for our younger generation. The Old Man knows you wish to learn more Martial Techniques, but do not be greedy; otherwise, it will affect your cultivation. Therefore, I present you with a top-grade Yellow Rank technique: Wind Chaser Step. Once mastered, it will grant you exceptional agility and help you easily evade some insurmountable dangers, compensating for the shortcomings of your Thunder Step."
"It’s a free gift; no need for Contribution Points!" He knew well the price of a top-grade Yellow Rank Supreme Technique. Although he had hunted countless beasts and amassed considerable resources that could be exchanged for many Contribution Points, just one top-grade Yellow Rank Supreme Technique would cost him most of his Contribution Points. This would leave him without enough points to acquire Gathering Essence Pills or that coveted Blood Pattern Steel.
He had originally planned to reduce the number of Gathering Essence Pills he would take and choose a mid-grade Yellow Rank Martial Technique instead. He was overjoyed that the old man had directly gifted him one.
"Thank you, Shishu! Thank you so much!" Ye Feng repeatedly expressed his gratitude with utmost respect towards the old man.
"There's no need for formality. From now on, you are my Disciple, Bai Chengfeng. Just call me Master. Within this Outer Sect, no one will dare to trouble you, but do not let your guard down. Especially once you enter the Origin Martial Realm and become an Inner Sect Disciple, you will face real challenges. At that time, even the Old Man cannot guarantee your safety. The rest will depend on you!"
"In the Inner Sect, even Shishu cannot guarantee my safety?" Ye Feng exclaimed in shock, looking at the old man with disbelief. He had witnessed some of the old man's cultivation level.
"The so-called Dragon Tiger Sect signifies the struggle between dragon and tiger. The complexity within the Sect is beyond your imagination. The Old Man has kept Ning Ruoxue's cultivation hidden and has not allowed her to enter the Inner Sect out of concern for this very reason. If it weren't for that day when you exposed her, revealing Ruo Xue's true cultivation in the Origin Martial Realm to outsiders, the Old Man would have likely kept her hidden for a while longer. However, what has happened is probably destined. Once you truly enter the Inner Sect, you may be forced to join forces with Ruo Xue." Bai Chengfeng sighed and glanced at Ye Feng with a weary expression.
"Join forces with her?" Ye Feng said with a bitter smile. Was it really that complicated in the Inner Sect? He was being forced to ally with someone who had tried to kill him.
"When you reach the Origin Martial Realm and enter the Inner Sect, you'll understand. The Old Man is tired today; go over to the incense table and find your unreliable senior brother. After learning about some general matters of our sect, return to your training." Bai Chengfeng waved his hand, signaling Ye Feng to leave.
Ye Feng did not dare to delay. He bowed respectfully before slowly exiting the room.
Gently closing the door behind him, Ye Feng pondered how he had become this old man's Disciple so easily and at such a high rank.
Such a simple apprenticeship ceremony was unheard of by Ye Feng.
"What a strange old man!" Ye Feng shook his head and walked straight out of the Treasure Pavilion.
Just as he left the Treasure Pavilion, Bai Chengfeng's "senior brother" approached him, chattering without restraint: "So how is it, Ye Shidi? Did the White Old Man take you as his Disciple?"
Ye Feng was taken aback; he hadn't expected that the senior brother would abandon all the Outer Sect disciples to personally welcome him. He quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "I am Ye Feng, and from now on I will be a Disciple under Master Bai. I hope senior brother will take care of me!"
"Don't mention it! Other old men have groups of disciples, but our old man is eccentric. After all these years, with you included, there are only three of us now. Let's skip the formalities between brothers. My name is Yang Han; just call me Brother Yang from now on. Let me give you a brief introduction about our sect's current situation."
With that, Yang Han began to explain the current state of their sect to Ye Feng.
In the Dragon Tiger Sect, all disciples are referred to as Sect Disciples, which are further divided into Servant Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, Martial Hall Disciples, and Disciples.
Servant Disciples aside, Outer Sect, Inner Sect, and Martial Hall Disciples are categorized based on their cultivation level and the Sect's assessments. The title of Disciple does not conflict with these three types; as long as a disciple is favored by a senior elder in the sect, they can be accepted as a Disciple.
When facing difficulties in cultivation, Disciples can receive guidance from their master. In addition to public Sect Missions, they also have exclusive sect tasks available for them. However, apart from this initial privilege, Disciples do not receive additional benefits; any rewards must be earned through their own strength.
For example, Ye Feng is currently a Disciple of Bai Chengfeng. However, since he is still in the Outer Sect, he can only reside in Wohu Garden like other Outer Sect Disciples and receive one Essence-Enhancing Pill every three months.
Of course, the status of a Disciple is not comparable to that of other disciples. Not only do they have backing within the Sect, but if favored by their master, they can easily receive private rewards such as pills or Martial Techniques.
Before Ye Feng, Bai Chengfeng had only accepted two disciples. Yang Han was the first and the chief disciple of the entire sect. The second disciple was Ning Ruoxue, who recently entered the Inner Sect and was recognized by Blazing Hall, directly becoming a Martial Hall Disciple with a status far exceeding that of ordinary disciples.
After bidding farewell to Yang Han, Ye Feng went directly to the Cultivation Hall and exchanged a large number of Demon Essence Pills for Contribution Points. He then hurried to the Treasure Pavilion and found that the middle-aged man who managed it was absent and had been replaced by another unfamiliar man.
This conveniently spared him some explanation. After returning two Yellow-Grade Superior Combat Techniques with Brother Yang's assistance, he was able to acquire all the necessary items without waiting in line.
Ye Feng obtained Blood Pattern Steel, one hundred Essence-Enhancing Pills, and the Yellow Rank superior movement technique Martial Technique "Wind Chaser Step," far exceeding his previous expectations. Naturally, his Contribution Points were completely spent in the process.
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