Chapter 38: CH. 38 | Ya Fei Disciple Task
Lin Tian moved as fast as a flash from the sky platform and landed in the sect’s front courtyard. He turned toward An Yue, who was reuniting with her friends.
An Yue immediately released her embrace and stepped forward toward Lin Tian. She clasped her hands together and lowered her head.
"This junior is deeply grateful that Master Lin saved them," An Yue said.
Not only An Yue, but the other disciples did the same, especially the four girls standing before him. They lowered their heads and cupped their hands respectfully.
[Sect Third Mission:]
[Objective: Save five former disciples of the Lingxian Sect]
[Reward: +20 Emotional Level || 5x Mortal-Grade Weapons]
[Status: Completed!]
Just as they were thanking Lin Tian, a system panel appeared before his eyes.
He saw that the third mission had been successfully completed, bringing back five former disciples of the Lingxian Sect.
Looks like it worked. I wonder what the next mission will be.
It was not only the system panel that appeared. Lin Tian also noticed green numbers with upward arrows floating above An Yue and the others.
A simple sign that they had received a +20 emotional level increase from the reward of Lin Tian’s third mission.
Lin Tian’s eyes widened, emitting a bright white glow toward them.
He activated his cultivation eye ability, allowing him to see a more detailed breakdown of their emotional levels.
[Status Vision:]
[An Yue: Attraction (32/250)] [+20]
[Ya Fei: Attraction (10/250)] [+20]
[Yun Yun: Trust (88/100)] [+20]
[Luo Mei: Trust (92/100)] [+20]
[Ji Xue: Trust (85/100)] [+20]
Ya Fei’s emotional level had already surpassed the Trust stage. Her emotional status was now the same as An Yue’s: Attraction.
The increase in Ya Fei’s emotional level triggered the appearance of a disciple task panel.
Disciple tasks would only function once a disciple’s emotional level reached Attraction.
[DING! Congratulations, disciple emotional level increased]
[Name: Ya Fei]
[Emotional Stage: Resonance]
[Emotional Level: Attraction (10/250)] [+20]
[Disciple Task Activated]
[1st Ya Fei Disciple Task:]
[Objective: Learn at least one Mortal-Grade Array within two months]
[Reward:]
[Disciple: Chance to break through cultivation stage || Increased array comprehension || Emotional level +5]
[Host: Chance to break through cultivation stage || Increased array attack power || 1x Earth-Scroll Array]
Lin Tian smiled.
Now, he already had three disciples who seemed to have chosen their paths.
An Yue was talented in magical techniques. Luo Mei was interested in alchemy. Ya Fei would be trained to become an array master.
"The five of you, come here," Lin Tian called.
An Yue and the others exchanged glances before stepping forward. They lined up side by side, curious about what Lin Tian was about to do.
Lin Tian lightly tapped his bag of holding and took out five Mortal-Grade swords.
He gifted the weapons to them. They were far superior to the Mortal-Grade weapons they had purchased in the city.
All five swords were identical in size and blade shape. There was no visible difference between them.
However, the qi aura radiating from the blades was clearly much stronger than that of ordinary Mortal-Grade swords.
"Put aside your old weapons and use these. They’re much better," Lin Tian said.
They smiled as they took hold of the floating swords before them and gave them a few swings.
They were shocked by the stronger qi aura emanating from the blades.
"This is a fine sword, Master Lin," Yun Yun praised.
"Yes. It’s better suited for you."
"Continue practicing the qi sword techniques and the other techniques I’ve given you," Lin Tian instructed.
His gaze shifted toward Ya Fei.
"As for you, I will focus your training on formations and arrays."
"Arrays?"
"Yes. With your ability and attention to detail, I’m confident you’ll be able to learn formations and arrays easily," Lin Tian explained.
Ya Fei knew nothing about arrays yet, but she would do her best to learn.
For now, Lin Tian did not possess any Mortal-Grade formations or arrays.
He would have to buy them from a shop in the city, where they were clearly much more expensive than weapons or magical techniques.
"Come with me, Fei’er."
"Y-Yes, Master."
Lin Tian waved his hand forward, summoning a stream of qi light that transformed into a flying sword.
Ya Fei stepped onto it and tried to maintain her balance.
The flying qi sword quickly carried Ya Fei away alongside Lin Tian as they left the Lingxian Sect.
An Yue watched them depart, feeling a small trace of jealousy in her heart.
Still, An Yue had to remain professional.
As a sect elder, she had to set aside her personal feelings and continue focusing on the Lingxian Sect.
Yun Yun and Ji Xue returned to supervising the other disciples’ cultivation, while An Yue escorted her old friends to the dormitories.
They would receive sect robes and basic cultivation techniques. Luo Mei went with An Yue to help.
Elsewhere, Ya Fei and Lin Tian traveled away from the Lingxian Sect.
They quickly arrived at Gui City, observing the bustling crowds of mortals and cultivators alike.
"Where are you taking me, Master?" Ya Fei asked.
The two walked together along the dirt roads of Gui City, looking at the cultivation supply shops lining both sides of the street.
"We’re going to buy an array scroll for you," Lin Tian explained.
His steps stopped in front of a shop. It was not very crowded, with only a few cultivators visiting.
As soon as Lin Tian entered, he was greeted by the elderly owner.
The old man smiled and approached them.
"Welcome to my shop," he said. "How may I assist you, Immortal Master?"
"I need Mortal-Grade formation and array scrolls," Lin Tian replied.
"Do you have any?"
"Of course. Come closer."
They approached the counter. The old man opened a wooden cabinet and displayed three Mortal-Grade formation and array scrolls.
Without any explanation from the old man, Lin Tian could already identify the dominant elements of the three formations.
Out of the three, he selected one.
"Cyclone Wind Locking Array."
"I’ll buy this one," Lin Tian said.
"Certainly. The price is twenty low-grade spirit stones."
"Twenty low-grade spirit stones? That’s so expensive," Ya Fei complained.
"That’s the normal price, Fei’er. Formation and array scrolls are generally more expensive than weapons or magical techniques," Lin Tian replied.
"Is it really worth it? I mean, considering its power," Ya Fei asked.
"Very much so. Formations and arrays can be used for both defense and offense," Lin Tian answered.
"If you want to know what a formation is capable of, just look at the White Dragon Rune Formation protecting the Lingxian Sect."
Ya Fei fell silent for a moment before her eyes widened in realization.
The White Dragon Formation had protected them ever since Lin Tian entered secluded cultivation for an entire year.
Many cultivators had tried to destroy the sect, but none of them managed to break through the White Dragon Formation.
If Lin Tian intended to train her into a Formation Master, Ya Fei had no intention of refusing such an opportunity.
Lin Tian purchased the formation scroll.
However, while the transaction was taking place, he was startled by the appearance of two different system panels before his eyes.
The first was the fourth sect mission panel, while the second was An Yue’s second disciple task.
[Sect Fourth Mission:]
[Objective: Save An Xiao and make her the sixth disciple. Perform Link and Bond]
[Reward: +15 Emotional Level || +20 Emotional Level for An Yue || 1 Foundation Building Pill]
[2nd An Yue Disciple Task:]
[Objective: Practice elemental techniques for one month]
[Reward:]
[Disciple: Chance to break through cultivation stage || Increased affinity efficiency || Emotional level +5]
[Host: Chance to break through cultivation stage || Increased soul power || 1x Earth-Scroll Wind Technique]
Ya Fei noticed Lin Tian staring blankly after the transaction was completed.
She waved her hand in front of him, immediately snapping him back to reality.
"Master Lin? What’s wrong?"
"Nothing."
Lin Tian looked forward again.
"Do you have any Mortal-Grade wind-element magic techniques?"
"I do," the old man replied.
He opened a drawer and handed over a Mortal-Grade wind-element technique.
Wind Drill Technique.
Without hesitation, Lin Tian handed the old man ten low-grade spirit stones.
Now he held two scrolls in his hands.
The Cyclone Wind Locking Array Scroll and the Wind Drill Technique.
The array scroll would be given to Ya Fei, while the Wind Drill Technique would be entrusted to her so she could deliver it to An Yue.
"Study this array scroll seriously. You have two months. I want to see your progress," Lin Tian instructed.
"This junior will do her utmost, Master."
"And give this technique to An Yue. Tell her to master it within one month."
Ya Fei accepted both scrolls and nodded obediently.
She would deliver Lin Tian’s message to An Yue.
"Tell them... I’ll be leaving again."
"There are still many talented former disciples of the Lingxian Sect who have been taken away by other sects!"
"I will go to them..."
"And bring them home."
