This tall building is nad Qianyuan Tower, a place where many disciples co daily to receive tasks and handle various trivial matters.
Gu Yuan’s appearance did attract so attention, but he ignored the gazes of others.
He headed straight to a corner inside the first-floor hall.
There, an emaciated old man was sitting.
This old man was not tall, his expression indifferent, exuding a calm and composed deanor, unaffected by external circumstances.
To most disciples, the aura around him felt unfathomable.
At this mont, the old man was playing with two beads made of Exotic Gold, rolling them around, seemingly pondering over sothing.
Although Gu Yuan hadn’t t this old man, he had heard of him.
This person’s surna was Qi, with the given na of Zhangjie, the seventh Elder of dicine King Mountain, ranked above even He Ling True Master in terms of position and seniority.
It’s worth ntioning that this Elder Qi was himself from the sect’s lineage.
His relationship with He Ling True Master was also considered good.
Noticing soone approaching, Elder Qi looked up and saw a young man with red lips, white teeth, handso features, and bright, pure eyes walking over.
Elder Qi, along with so other disciples, was taken aback.
In the entire hall, besides Elder Qi, there were actually quite a few stewards who were responsible for helping many disciples resolve various issues.
As for looking for Elder Qi, none dared to.
For although Elder Qi was here, most disciples were very conscious, and unless there was sothing major, they wouldn’t bother this seventh Elder at all.
Thus, Gu Yuan’s actions appeared sowhat abrupt and direct.
Many people secretly sneered, thinking that Gu Yuan was purposely trying to attract Elder Qi’s attention.
Little did they know, that although Elder Qi was of a stable temperant, he was also quite rigid, and liked delving into the Artifact Refining Art, most annoyed by unsolicited interruptions. No matter how great Gu Yuan’s talent and reputation were, if Elder Qi felt like scolding him, he would do so.
There’s a good show to watch next!
So people said to themselves silently.
Sure enough, Elder Qi locked his gaze on Gu Yuan as he walked over, saying in a deep voice, "Young Gu, what do you want?"
His words carried a slight interrogative tone.
Speaking of which, although Gu Yuan had an impressive track record, he was still just an Inner Sect Disciple in dicine King Mountain, and had to abide by the rules.
Moreover, Elder Qi was only a step away from the Yin Spirit Realm, and being rigid by nature, he naturally wouldn’t be wary of Gu Yuan.
"Disciple has a matter to trouble Elder Qi with."
Gu Yuan cupped his hands and gave a salute.
"Oh, what is it?"
Elder Qi raised his eyebrow, his expression indifferent.
He naturally knew of Gu Yuan; however, knowing was one thing, recognizing another, he felt neither particularly fond nor averse toward Gu Yuan.
He had always been interested only in cultivation and Artifact Refining, seldom bothering with sect affairs.
"Disciple has already passed the True Disciple’s assessnt task, and I’ve co to claim what’s mine, requesting Elder’s assistance."
Gu Yuan spoke straightforwardly and also produced the identity token given to him by Daoist Yusheng for verification.
"True Disciple...good..."
Elder Qi nodded instinctively, yet the next mont, he froze, exclaiming, "What? You’ve beco a True Disciple?!"
Elder Qi didn’t speak loudly, but the disciples present were all astute, and besides, the words "True Disciple" were undeniably sensitive, not to ntion the explosive content of Elder Qi’s words.
Hearing this, the entire hall fell silent.
Whether they were previously talking or whispering, everyone stopped speaking, turned to Gu Yuan, stunned and astonished.
What did they hear?!
Gu Yuan has actually beco a True Disciple?!
Goodness gracious!
Is it true?!
At this mont, the hearts of almost all the disciples present were stirred, to the point of setting off a storm!
Among all the disciples present, there were Outer Disciples, Servant Disciples, and Inner Sect Disciples, but no True Disciples.
This is because True Disciples have already, to so extent, beco part of the upper echelon of the sect, enjoying a host of enviable benefits such as having a mountain peak as their personal Cave Mansion.
Apart from this, they also have ten acres of dicine Garden, five acres of Spirit Field, and can choose a rare Earth Tier Daoist Scripture from the Library Pavilion.
Moreover, they can hire two Inner Sect Disciples, ten Outer Disciples, and several Servant Disciples to work for them.
One could say that Servant and Outer Disciples are exploited beasts of burden, while Inner Sect Disciples fare a little better, with slightly better benefits.
In addition, True Disciples can et with Elders without bowing, holding high positions and power; each one is a core mber of dicine King Mountain and a genuine high-level authority.
Despite all being disciples, in terms of status, identity, and various benefits and advantages, the gap is vast!
Moreover, every True Disciple is the best of the best.
Given the disparity in talent, aptitude, and resources acquired, they are bound to advance to beco Golden Core Great Cultivators in the future, or even have a chance to forge Yin Spirit Dao Fruit and Yang Spirit Dao Fruit!
Not to ntion, among the tens of thousands of disciples of dicine King Mountain, only nine are True Disciples.
Of course, with the new addition of Gu Yuan, that makes it ten.
And these ten individuals are trained to beco future Elders and Sect Leaders, each with boundless prospects and great futures.
This is precisely why the quota for True Disciples is coveted by many, to the extent of doing anything to obtain it.
At least, soon enough, Gu Yuan noticed so people’s facial expressions, as well as subtle hand and body movents, revealing feelings of envy, jealousy, unwillingness, and even resentnt.
However, Gu Yuan wasn’t surprised.
The quota for True Disciples was extrely limited to begin with.
Originally, with nine True Disciples, there were still three spots open, two for factions, and one for the sect’s lineage.
This being the case, many people, aware that their talent and cultivation speed made becoming a True Disciple nearly impossible, still held so hope.
After all, having hope and having none are entirely different.
Even the faintest glimr of hope is far better than none at all.
However, now, with Gu Yuan becoming a True Disciple, that leaves only two spots open.
This makes the chances for other Inner Sect Disciples even slimr, leaving many with mixed emotions.
Moreover, how long has Gu Yuan been on dicine King Mountain?
Just a year, and to be precise, he only formally acknowledged his master a while ago, yet now, he’s a True Disciple, and although so anticipated this, it’s still unsettling for others.
Especially for so Inner Sect Disciples from the sect’s lineage, their feelings are rather complicated.
The disciples from family factions seem to be alright.
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