Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1318: 853: If You Dare to Marry Me, I Don't Mind Slaying My Husband as a Sacrifice to the Dao
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The Xuanqing Sect possesses twenty-four peaks altogether, four of which belong to the Outer Sect while the other twenty are part of the Inner Sect.
Among the Inner Sect's twenty peaks, they split into main and auxiliary types: the twelve main peaks act as cultivation grounds for the Supreme Elder, Sect Master, and elders, serving also as spots to guide their disciples.
The eight auxiliary peaks house the sect's various functional areas, like Qingchi Peak, which provides a resting spot for the Golden Fire Flood Dragon and doubles as the Xuanqing Sect's mutant beast nurturing site.
Qingxiu Peak’s Diligent Work Hall oversees the sect’s internal matters, embodying the principle of “diligence in work, tireless pursuit of the Dao,” stressing that administrative disciples must forge their Dao Heart via laborious efforts.
Within the Xuanqing Sect, Outer Sect disciples face intense rivalry, yet the sect provides ample support and attention. Still, advancing to Inner Sect disciple requires reaching the Innate Realm, marking the moment to give back to the sect.
Every Inner Sect disciple must accumulate sect merit each year through assigned missions, trading it for diverse cultivation resources.
Today, Yang Qinting reached Qingxiu Peak’s Diligent Work Hall. One month prior, he had advanced to the Innate Realm, earning his status as an Inner Sect disciple of the Xuanqing Sect.
Once settled in the Inner Sect, Yang Qinting headed to the Diligent Work Hall to check for a mission that might suit him perfectly.
Backed by the Spirit Source Land, he faced no shortage of cultivation supplies, so he sought no perilous missions—just something secure, steady, and ongoing.
The Inner Sect’s Diligent Work Hall lacked the hustle of the Outer Sect’s Hundred Crafts Hall. Within its vast space, merely clusters of Inner Sect disciples scanned the missions offered by the sect.
Yang Qinting surveyed the rather sparse hall, his eyes fixing on a small figure behind the counter, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
“Senior Sister, I want to take a task!”
Behind the counter, a young woman raised her head, showing off her adorable and alluring features.
“Ah, Senior Brother Yang!” Li Qianqian cried out, both startled and thrilled upon spotting Yang Qinting.
Wearing an elegant grin, Yang Qinting remarked, “Now I ought to address you as Senior Sister!”
This girl was none other than his Outer Sect neighbor, Li Qianqian. Though a year his junior, she had entered the Innate Realm a full year ahead, joining the Inner Sect first.
By sect customs of seniority based on entry date, Yang Qinting truly had to call Li Qianqian Senior Sister.
At thirty-six years old this year, Yang Qinting counted as a youthful disciple in the Xuanqing Sect; Innate Martial Artists enjoy a lifespan of one hundred and five years, making him quite junior next to the veterans.
Li Qianqian, too, remained a fresh-faced maiden, her countenance still soft with youth, her looks as captivating as before.
Spotting Yang Qinting filled Li Qianqian with joy, her cheeks flushing a pretty pink.
“Hehe, I figured Senior Brother would join the Inner Sect in no time!”
“See, I’ve got a task ready just for you!”
She pulled out a Diligent Work Book and indicated a specific mission for Yang Qinting to view.
Task: tending to herbs in the Medicinal Garden, earns fifty merit points annually, long-term task, minimum engagement of five years.
Examining the mission details, Yang Qinting’s eyes crinkled with greater amusement.
Back in the Outer Sect days, he had cared for the Medicinal Garden and mastered growing and tending all sorts of herbs.
Now stepping into the Inner Sect, his wish stayed the same: to manage the Medicinal Garden and raise herbs.
While cultivating spirit medicines ranks low among Martial Arts skills, it offers reliability and safety, crucially without hindering personal cultivation progress.
This mission matched his preferences exactly, and Li Qianqian’s thoughtfulness delighted him immensely.
Noticing the pleased glint in Yang Qinting’s gaze, Li Qianqian felt her ears grow hot, “So, how will Senior Brother show his gratitude?”
“Haha, name your desire! If Senior Brother possesses it, I’ll share without hesitation!” Yang Qinting chuckled heartily.
“I want Peach Blossom Brew, Apricot Blossom Brew, Spiritual Dew Tea, and Jingyu Chun!” Li Qianqian declared boldly.
These spirit wines and teas hailed from Yang family specialties; Yang Qinting had shared plenty with her in the past.
“No problem!” Yang Qinting promised without delay.
He had no scarcity of such goods; even Jingyu Chun filled his stores abundantly.
Jingyu Chun comes from a novel tea tree bred in Spirit Source Land, capable of soothing the mind, sharpening focus, steadying thoughts, and nourishing the divine soul.
Spirit Source Land started with a single Jingyu Chun tree; thanks to the diligent work of its enchanters, this variety now spans more than a hundred acres.
Three years back, Spirit Source Land commenced limited external sales of Jingyu Chun via the Illusion Moon Sect.
In the Sea of Spirit, Jingyu Chun ranks among top spiritual teas, cherished by numerous Golden Body Realm Martial Artists.
Its prime value stems from aiding the divine soul—a key element for Golden Body Realm Martial Artists striving toward the Divine Soul Realm. Few items in the Sea of Spirit bolster the divine soul like Jingyu Chun.
Moreover, as no elixir, Jingyu Chun avoids pill poison or barriers, allowing safe everyday use.
Just then, a voice cut in nearby: “Haha, Junior Sister Li looks especially cheerful today!”
Yang Qinting turned to the sound, spotting a lanky, gaunt youth inside the counter zone glaring at him darkly.
Perplexed, he glanced at Li Qianqian, unsure if she had crossed this fellow.
Li Qianqian scrunched her dainty nose, shooting the tall, skinny man an annoyed look, “Senior Brother Wang, my mood is none of your business!”
“Chatting and giggling with a guy in public—remember you’re betrothed, Junior Sister Li!” Senior Brother Wang’s stare turned even fiercer.