The Disciple from Qingzhu Sword Sect who was questioning outside took Xu Changge's Identity Jade Slip.
After noting down Xu Changge's and Su Bai's names and appearances, he allowed the two to enter the Sect.
There was also a specific Disciple leading the two to their temporary residence.
"How impressive, those Disciples at the entrance must be at Qi Refining Peak."
"It's just a Sect mission; they get Sect Contribution for doing this."
Xu Changge said with an indifferent tone.
She and those Disciples were not of the same kind.
And the Disciple leading the way, hearing Xu Changge's words, turned her head.
Perhaps because both were female Cultivators, this Disciple appeared very friendly.
"Hehe, this Fairy knows quite a lot about our Sect's affairs."
"Our Sect's Disciples, once capable, will be assigned missions. Some choose to Cultivate in seclusion within the Sect, so they choose closer ones, like entertaining guests."
"Some Disciples want to temper their hearts, so they go to manage the foundations of the Sect's industries."
"Afterward, they will receive rewards like Spirit Stones, or they can choose to exchange them for Sect Contribution to redeem items such as Sect Cultivation Techniques and Magic Treasures."
While this Disciple of the Qingzhu Sword Sect was explaining to Xu Changge,
several other Cultivators accompanying them all pricked up their ears and listened carefully.
After understanding, they all showed expressions of sudden realization mixed with a hint of envy.
The expressions of these Cultivators also pleased the Disciple leading the way.
Xu Changge always had her calm smile on her face.
Hearing the leading Disciple's boasting, Xu Changge also timely revealed a hint of envy.
"I used to want to join the Qingzhu Sword Sect, but unfortunately, due to Aptitude issues, I was eliminated."
Speaking of this, a slight hint of unwillingness appeared on her face.
Seeing Xu Changge's expression, the leading Disciple quickly began to comfort her.
"The Ascension Platform arranged by the Qingzhu Sword Sect is indeed a bit strict, but this is also to select people suitable for Sword Cultivators."
"It's normal for the Fairy not to have passed."
In just a few words, Xu Changge had already become familiar with that Disciple.
As they walked along,
Su Bai saw many Disciples dressed in Qingzhu Sword Sect uniforms.
The Disciples' Cultivation was not high, mostly in the Qi Refining Stage.
"Everyone, for the next period, you will temporarily reside here. Later, a Junior Brother will take you to your assigned rooms."
"Before the Secret Realm opens, places like the Alchemy Pavilion and Artifact Refining Pavilion within the Sect are open to you. You can go and visit, but a reminder, do not overly disturb our Sect's Disciples, or you will be expelled."
After speaking, the Disciple leading the way left.
Next was the room assignment.
Su Bai and Xu Changge came together, so they naturally got adjacent rooms.
It wasn't until she entered her room and had her own space that Su Bai finally relaxed.
After entering this large Sect, she was afraid of encountering something she shouldn't, or committing taboos.
However, it now seemed that the atmosphere within the Qingzhu Sword Sect was quite relaxed.
She had been overthinking it.
How could such a large Sect care about a small Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase Cultivator like herself?
Moreover, what the leading Disciple just said about being able to visit the Alchemy Pavilion and Artifact Refining Pavilion.
What did that mean?
If you don't understand, you should ask.
Coincidentally, Su Bai had someone who understood right beside her.
So...
Knock knock.
A knock on the door sounded.
Xu Changge heard the knock and asked,
"Who?"
"Sister Xu, it's me."
"Oh, it's Younger Sister Su, come in."
Hearing Su Bai's voice, Xu Changge told her to just come in.
After Su Bai entered the room, she closed the door.
At this time, she saw Xu Changge holding a Jade Slip, seemingly preparing to comprehend some Cultivation Technique or secret art.
"Uh, I disturbed you."
Su Bai felt a bit embarrassed.
Xu Changge put away the Jade Slip and shook her head.
"No, I was just reviewing a Formation. Younger Sister Su, is there something you need me for?"
"Yes, there is. I want to ask about what the leading Disciple said earlier, about the Alchemy Pavilion and Artifact Refining Pavilion being open to us."
Hearing Su Bai's words, Xu Changge showed a look of understanding.
Then she chuckled and shook her head.
She advised Su Bai not to waste her time going there, but rather to stay in her room and Cultivate.
It turned out that those places were open to outsiders like them because the Sect wanted to attract new Disciples.
Of course, they weren't trying to attract those who came to participate in the Secret Realm.
Rather, it was the descendants of the Families behind the visitors.
The Disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion and Artifact Refining Pavilion were very busy.
Everyone had tasks, either being entrusted with Alchemy or needing to Cultivate themselves.
How could they have time to deal with outsiders like them?
The Qingzhu Sword Sect just wanted these outsiders to know that the Sect had abundant resources.
This would make it easier to recruit Disciples from these Families in the future.
After all, in Cultivation Families, the probability of giving birth to descendants with Spiritual Roots was higher.
"So, it's just for show...?"
Su Bai was speechless. How could these large Sects be like this!
She had been thinking that good fortune had fallen upon her, and perhaps she could go in and see the Alchemists' techniques, maybe even secretly learn a few tricks.
Seeing Su Bai's dejected look after learning the truth, Xu Changge could only say she was still too young.
"Even if you could find a free Disciple and ask them to help you with Alchemy or Artifact Refining, the prices they charge would be higher than outside, making it not worth it."
"So, honestly, go back and Cultivate."
After receiving the cruel truth from Xu Changge, Su Bai also gave up on the idea.
However, before leaving, Xu Changge still told Su Bai some good news.
"Although the Disciples are not free, their Underground Fire Chambers can be rented out. If you need one, you can rent a room for use."
The flames in the Underground Fire Chambers were very stable; some Foundation Establishment Cultivators didn't even use their own Foundation Establishment Spiritual Fire when practicing Alchemy, but rather borrowed the underground fire.
It was just that ordinary Cultivators didn't have such conditions.
As a large Sect, the Qingzhu Sword Sect's Disciples were mostly Sword Cultivators, and they were quite familiar with Artifact Refining.
To facilitate their Disciples, the Sect's Old Ancestor specifically moved an underground fire vein.
"Thank you for telling me, Sister Xu."
This news was still good for Su Bai.
So, after bidding farewell to Xu Changge, she went straight to the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
She wanted to make a Magical Artifact for herself.
After asking many Disciples along the way,
she finally found the location of the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
"Ten Low-Grade Spirit Stones a day."
This price was somewhat expensive, but in order to use the underground fire, Su Bai still paid one hundred Spirit Stones.
After receiving the room number for an unoccupied Underground Fire Chamber,
as soon as Su Bai stepped in, she felt a burst of violent fire spiritual energy rush towards her.
The heat choked her, causing her to cough.
However, in just a moment, she adapted to the hot air here.
Then she quickly activated the Formation to draw out the underground fire.
This place was rented with Spirit Stones; she didn't want to waste a single minute.
Due to her limited abilities, Su Bai couldn't refine any profound Magical Artifacts.
This time, she planned to make two Medium Grade Magical Artifacts to make do.
And also, to use the power of the underground fire to refine all the Puppet Materials and forge a few Puppets for practice.
After taking all the Materials out of her Storage Pouch,
Su Bai took a Qi Refining Pill in advance to prevent insufficient spiritual power when refining the Materials.
Then she began to form hand seals, sitting outside the Formation, using the underground fire to refine various Materials.
Looking at the underground fire, drawn out by the Formation and controlled by her,
Su Bai murmured softly:
"I hope this Artifact Refining will satisfy me."
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