Published: December 28, 2024
Qin Chen's figure flickered and he directly entered the palace.
"Manager Xiang, I am from the Bi Yao Sect. My father is the vice master of the Bi Yao Sect. This is our sect’s unique Eternal Green Tea. Each tea leaf requires the Eternal Holy Water to grow, and it takes a thousand years to mature. Each tea tree can only produce one leaf a year. I heard you enjoy tea, and my father specifically instructed me to present this to you, as only someone like you, Manager, can truly appreciate its flavor."
"Manager Xiang, I am from the Xu family of the Guang Han Mansion. This is the Nine Transformations Reincarnation Pill refined by my father, created from eighty-one Reincarnation Herbs. Once consumed, it can cleanse the soul of the user. Depending on their cultivation level, it can increase their power by up to thirty percent. My father told me to be respectful and present it to you."
"Manager Xiang, I am..."
Inside the palace, there were many martial artists present. These martial artists all exuded the aura of Earth Saints and half-step Heavenly Saints, standing respectfully before an elder at the counter with expressions of flattery and reverence.
The elder, dressed in manager's garb, radiated a Heavenly Saint aura and was at the peak of the early Heavenly Saint level, sitting casually at the front, evidently the manager of this grand hall.
"Senior, this person is Manager Xiang, who is responsible for the allocation of new disciples' cave dwellings," Lin An said nervously.
Qin Chen glanced around and immediately understood.
The disciples before him were clearly those recruited by the martial artist department this time, presenting gifts in order to secure better cave dwellings for themselves.
Cave dwellings were crucial for a martial artist. Different cave dwellings contained varying levels of holy energy. If one could be assigned to a cave dwelling rich in holy energy, their cultivation speed would be at least several times faster than in an ordinary cave dwelling, potentially altering the future of a disciple.
Thus, these disciples would go to great lengths, even risking their fortunes, to present gifts in hopes of being assigned to a good cave dwelling.
However, among these disciples, Qin Chen did not see Ao Qingling and the others.
Qin Chen's figure flickered and he had already arrived before the elder.
"Mm? If you are here for cave dwelling allocation, step back. Do you not know how to queue?" The elder played with the various treasures in his hands, indifferent to the level of gifts presented, and did not even lift his head.
"What kind of person are you? Hurry up and step back."
"Hmph, causing a ruckus in front of Manager Xiang; don’t you know how to queue?"
"Quickly step back, or don’t blame us for being rude."
Many disciples immediately shouted, eager to make a good impression in front of Manager Xiang.
"Get lost!"
Qin Chen's voice rang out like thunder as he lightly spoke. Suddenly, these Earth Saints and half-step Heavenly Saints were all struck as if hit by lightning, trembling violently and being sent flying, crashing to the ground in disarray.
"What?"
Manager Xiang looked up and saw Qin Chen and Lin An. Upon sensing their aura, his heart sank, knowing at once that these two were not new disciples.
"Who are you two? This is the cave dwelling allocation hall of the martial artist department. Who gave you the courage to act so arrogantly here?"
Manager Xiang stood up abruptly, angrily rebuking them, his entire body radiating a cold killing intent.
"Manager Xiang, is it? Please calm down," Qin Chen narrowed his eyes and flicked his fingers, "I came to inquire about something. During this selection of disciples from the martial artist department, a few young women named Ao Qingling, Qin Tingting, and Li Wanxue arrived from Yunzhou. I would like to know where they have been assigned. I hope you can inform me."
Qin Chen spoke nonchalantly, not wanting to cause a commotion in front of the martial artist department's manager.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Qin Chen finished speaking, Manager Xiang's expression changed, his eyes flickering as he said sharply, "Who are you exactly? The allocation hall is for distributing disciples, what does it have to do with you? Leave now, or don’t blame me for being impolite."