Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 354 - 276: Promoted to Holding Order, Essence Treasure Digested, Ominous Signs in Dirty Robes, Aura Manifested!

Chapter 354: Chapter 276: Promoted to Holding Order, Essence Treasure Digested, Ominous Signs in Dirty Robes, Aura Manifested!

When eaten, it’s sweet and refreshing, relieving greasiness. This is the "Drunken Pupa," a specialty appetizer unique to Peach Blossom Town. Peach Blossom Town is abundant in various flowers, attracting many bees and butterflies, resulting in a large population of bees.

Harvesting pupae from bees is a common occurrence. Being stung by bees is painful, leading people to drink alcohol to ease the pain. Over time, the "Drunken Pupa" dish developed.

After eating and drinking their fill,

they traveled a few more miles, roughly passing by the tall candle tower in town. People’s footprints gradually thinned as they were about to leave the town.

Ordinary disciples of the Flower Cage Sect can purchase residences in the town. They can establish mansions and farmlands, hire locals to manage them, or live there themselves. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Qiao Sanyan said, "Junior Brother Hua. Since you’re new to the Water Altar, you don’t have a residence yet. What do you plan to do?" Li Xian replied, "Please advise me, Senior Brother Qiao."

Qiao Sanyan said, "There are inns in the town. If you’re planning to stay temporarily, you can rent a room at the inn. If you wish to find a place for a long-term stay, you can either rent a house,"

"or buy your own house."

Li Xian laughed, "Where would I get the money to buy a house?" Qiao Sanyan said, "Then you can first rent a room. Owning a house is indeed not easy."

"I suppose renting a room doesn’t require me to guide you. Go on by yourself, and after sorting out everything, follow this path deeper, and you’ll see an Island within an Island. That’s where disciples of our Flower Cage Sect gather to exchange pointers and purchase martial arts."

"Oh, by the way, we’ll be hosting a grand event. The rewards are very generous. Your skills aren’t bad, so take this time to prepare well."

The two parted ways here.

Li Xian returned to the town and used what money he had left to rent a room. The room was clean and tidy, equipped with a bookshelf, a desk, a bed... all quite complete.

Ordinary disciples of the Flower Cage Sect don’t have the right to enter and exit the island freely. They can only travel on the elders’ boats and follow their instructions.

The world is currently in chaos, and the Flower Cage Sect is being attacked by various factions. Even the elders have suffered casualties. Sometimes, months go by without seeing a boat, which is very common.

After arranging his room, Li Xian hurried to the "Island within an Island." After leaving Peach Blossom Town and walking more than ten miles, he finally saw a lake.

The lake was shrouded in white mist, making it difficult to discern. There were boats prepared by the shore, and he untied the ropes and rowed into the depths.

After another half an hour, he reached the "Island within an Island." Over a hundred boats were docked by the shore, and there were many disciples of the Flower Cage Sect coming and going.

The buildings on the island were luxurious.

There was a Red Flower Tower, a Martial Arts Pavilion, a Flower Visit Building, a Climbing Branch Building, four academies in the southeast, northwest, and a Seeking Flowers Residence, martial arts arena, auction pavilion...

Each building had its purpose. The Flower Cage Sect seemed disorderly, but in reality, it captivated people with profit and beauty, surpassing many rules and regulations.

The internal hierarchy was also very strict.

Disciples were divided into three levels: "Registered," "Order Holding," and "Stamped." Registered disciples had no real power. They had to follow orders and accumulate "Merit."

Once they accumulated one hundred "Merit," they could exchange it for the sect’s basic martial arts. After that, they would endure for two years, mastering the basic martial arts, and then they could become "Order Holding" disciples.

If they had outstanding talents and achieved "Great Success" in basic martial arts, they could skip the waiting period and become a disciple by passing an assessment and receiving a disciple token.

Most disciples of the Flower Cage Sect fall short in the waiting period. Some die halfway, while others lose hope and flee.

The sect’s "Merit" has many uses. At the Water Altar, it can serve as currency, be exchanged for martial arts books, or used to auction items... It’s a crucial part of promotion and evaluation.

Becoming an Order Holding disciple means officially being part of the Flower Cage Sect. They can register for events, enjoy certain statuses, and access corresponding places.

They also gain certain ways to obtain resources.

Preparing essence food can earn them essence soup, and if they achieve significant merit, they might be rewarded with valuable materials.

Li Xian mused, "Since I’ve reached the Water Altar, with the complex layout outside the island, it’s hard to escape. It’s better to settle here and concentrate on building strength. Nangong Liuli comes from a powerful family, and even she admits that despite the Flower Cage Sect being despicable and shameless, the sect’s absolute skills are substantial. Moreover... it has a close relationship with the Candle Sect. If there’s a chance, investigating might not hurt."

Li Xian observed from east to west. As the sky dimmed, the disciples on the "Island within an Island" gradually left by boat.

Li Xian didn’t stay for long. He reached the shore and rowed back to Peach Blossom Town. Along the way, he encountered fellow disciples, young and old, covering a wide range.

Li Xian conversed with them. Only then did he learn that some disciples stumbled upon the Flower Cage Sect in their thirties and forties, by fortuitous encounters, starting their martial arts journey late. But if their luck was good, they still had a chance to achieve a decent status.

Li Xian reminisced about the scenes at Yihetang Manor. Starting as a servant, fighting hard to enter the Nursing Home. In this world... if not born into a noble family, it’s incredibly difficult for ordinary people to attain martial arts mastery!

Returning to his room, the sky was completely black. The stars filled the sky, and the bright moon shone thousands of miles. The scenery was truly beautiful.

Li Xian opened the window, enjoying the night breeze, sitting in a daze for a long time. Remembering he hadn’t cleansed himself, he exhaled a "pure breath," purging all impurities.

Today, with some leisure time, he had guessed the Water Altar was a hellish place, full of criminal activities, a gathering of villains, with a stifling atmosphere... but it turned out to be quite different. Though still a place with gathering villains and crimes, the surface remained peaceful.

His mind relaxed.

He spent a little money to buy a pot of hot water. He soaked in it, his long hair loosened. His muscles, bones, and skin gradually relaxed in the warm water.

He let out a long sigh. Exhaling a pure breath and playing with it to pass the time.

Peach Blossom Town was extremely quiet.

Li Xian’s thoughts gradually drifted.

"Now that I’ve reached the Water Altar, this place is calm and peaceful. Although the Flower Cage Sect is filled with unforgivable scoundrels, I, Li Xian, am just a drifting leaf in the wind, with nowhere to go."