Who let him join the Sword Sect?!-Chapter 780 - 399: The Compulsive Constitution Is Contagious_3

Qi Lin, "?"

However, the Thousand Mechanism Cultivator in front of him did not continue to take off his clothes as Qi Lin imagined. Instead, he turned his clothes inside out and put them back on.

The clothes had two sides. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Outside was the attire of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion; inside was the Sword Pavilion's garb from Jing Continent.

"I am Wang Xiao, a disciple of the Sword Pavilion of Jing Continent, here on order of the Pavilion Master to meet Sect Leader Qi."

Qi Lin, "?"

Not being someone who went out much, Qi Lin was somewhat slow in keeping up with changes in the outside world.

Especially since he had just come out of seclusion.

In his understanding, a disciple shouldn't belong to two sects, and as a local Sword Cultivator from Jing Continent, he was quite familiar with the Sword Pavilion.

Qi Lin didn't recall any disciple named Wang Xiao under Pavilion Master Mumu.

A new recruit?

"I don't know you," Qi Lin replied with a frown.

"It's normal for you not to know me because I'm an exchange student," Wang Xiao replied with a smile.

"Excha... Exchange student?"

Qi Lin didn't comprehend.

"Yes, I'm an exchange student from Dragon Tiger Mountain, currently majoring in Sword Dao, minoring in Thousand Machines Technique, and working part-time at the Thousand Mechanism Trading Company in Jingzhou City selling Wind Traveling Ships. Here's my business card, you..."

As Wang Xiao spoke, he took out what looked like a set of keys meant for identification.

He also took out a brochure of the exchange student program.

The purpose of this was to enhance exchanges between the Six Sects and also to provide those disciples who chose the wrong sect due to proximity to home or other unusual reasons, a better development path.

After reading it, Qi Lin found all of it to be true.

He was stunned for a while before returning to his senses, lightly coughing, "We'll talk about the Wind Travelling Ships later; first, let's get down to business. What does Pavilion Master Chen want from me?"

Wang Xiao, "It's not a command, merely a proposal, whether it succeeds or not is entirely up to Sect Leader Qi's decision."

"Exchange student?"

"Not quite, but it's similar."

Saying that, Wang Xiao took out two Jade Scrolls from his bosom, handing them to Sect Leader Qi.

Qi Lin took the first Jade Scroll and probed it with his Divine Sense, a line of elegant script came into view.

Advanced Student Program.

Unlike the exchange student program, this plan mainly targeted small to medium sects.

Each sect itself would decide, selecting disciples below the Qi Cultivation Stage and Foundation Establishment.

After assessment, they would be sent to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion to practice the Thousand Mechanism Heart Method and then placed in one of the Six Sects or continue at the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion according to their talent.

Their home sect's lineage would not be modified or erased, and they could take back the immortal techniques and arts learned from the Six Sects to their originating sect.

Since this method was only on trial, it might have many surprises, such as poorly chosen candidates benefiting and running away, or stopping progression due to learning too many diverse things...

So the Six Sects would provide some form of compensation and advantages to small sects joining the Advanced Student Program.

Sect Leader Qi read it repeatedly with avid interest, thinking he might join as an advanced student but refrained from speaking it due to pride.

He picked up the second Jade Scroll, which recorded the benefits and compensations of joining.

The compensations were intriguing.

Firstly, sects participating in the Advanced Student Program received trade discounts with the Six Sects and Thousand Mechanism Pavilion.

Moreover, its disciples, even those who were not advanced students, could accept the tasks issued by the Six Sects and Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, and the contribution points earned could be used in any of the Six Sects.

What interested Sect Leader Qi the most were the last two special services.

[Ask with Me: Three opportunities, decided freely by the participating sect leaders, for a chosen person to go to one of the Six Sects and spar with Elders above the Refining Void Stage.

Note: Advance reservations required, and there's a queue for selecting Tribulation Crossing heavyweights.]

East Wind is Coming: Three opportunities to summon Dongfeng Delivery within the East Continent for escort protection.

Note: Delivery delays are possible, and the type of delivery depends on location and schedule.]

At the end of the Jade Scroll, a thoughtful video was attached to explain what sending east wind and its power meant.

Sect Leader Qi took a sip from the wine jug at his waist, feeling these last two services were like a pillow offered when sleepy.

Whether [Ask with Me] or [East Wind is Coming] could relieve his worries.

He had to verify the daily intelligence soon; if someone was plotting, he could summon Dongfeng Delivery to handle them.

If a mental problem arose, he'd go to Pavilion Master Chen for guidance to eliminate the Heart Demon.

Having made up his mind, Qi Lin said, "This is no problem, but this..."

Before Qi Lin could finish, Wang Xiao swiftly deduced his thoughts, saying, "The assignment of advanced students, you have a month to think over it. Just report to me then, but these benefits will take effect immediately after signing the contract."

It was just noon, and the chime sounded in Qi Lin's ear, but he did not immediately go to verify the intelligence.

Instead, he got up and bowed to Wang Xiao.

The exchange student program still allowed mutual benefits between the Six Sects, but this Advanced Student Program seemed like a one-way effort from the Six Sects to uplift others.

Putting personal preferences aside, one must know gratitude.

"The Six Sects' favor, Qi will remember it in his heart."

Wang Xiao quickly sidestepped to avoid this bow, "I'm just a courier; Sect Leader Qi doesn't need to do this."

...

After personally sending Wang Xiao down the mountain, Sect Leader Qi finally had time to review today's daily intelligence.

Also three items.

[Daily Intelligence · Mortal Tier]

[A new batch of fine knives is available at East Mountain Town's blacksmith shop at favorable prices.]

[Pi's Tavern has moved from Yuanha Town in Diannan to Chunta Town in Jing Continent, opening auspiciously today with free-flowing drinks.]

[A sudden glimmer at Sun and Moon Pool, treasures might be hidden at the lake's bottom.]

Like yesterday, one piece of intelligence was reliable, one was easy-going, and one was difficult but had the greatest reward.

Qi Lin thought for a moment and directly headed towards Sun and Moon Pool.

He had no use for iron knives, and the drinking matter was not urgent.

If he truly drank for free, it was probable that Pi's Tavern would go bankrupt on its opening day and have to flee back to Yuanha Town overnight.

...

Sun and Moon Pool on Jing Continent's border.

The Sun Pool on the east side resembled a round sun, situated in the Central Continent, where lava rolled year-round.

The Moon Pool like a crescent moon lay in Jing Continent, perennially icy cold.

Separated by a mountain range, they were indeed a wonder.

In the cavern of the mountain range, Lily was observing the Moon Pool through a Fuji Brand periscope.

After learning that Xiaoxuan was dispatched with the Big Head Battle Team, Lily followed them confidently.

The daily intelligence for the past few days was meticulously selected by her.

As for the source of intelligence, it was nothing mystical; much like Tang said, many things are merely what they seem once explained.

The intelligence came mostly from Thousand Mechanism Trading Companies scattered across Jing Continent, the Everywhere Pass Flying Ship Line, and the routine collections from Zhendong Trading Company.

Others were set by Lily herself.

There was no special reason for the intelligence being refreshed only at noon; it was simply that Lily finished organizing and selecting by that time.

"I say, that person is overly cautious." Didn't he show up? Lily moved her face away from the Fuji Brand periscope.

To identify who that person was, Lily had set hidden sentries at each intelligence location; whenever someone appeared continuously at different intelligence spots for several days, they could pinpoint the target.

Yet, several days had gone by without any news.

"That's odd, these pieces of information were deliberately chosen by me, whether the one harboring 06 is a Cultivator or a Mortal, he should have taken the bait."

Lily turned her head to look at Xiangxiang.

Xiangxiang was using the Xiaoxuan Detector to observe the outside situation, but she wasn't looking towards Moon Pool; rather, she was fixated on Sun Pool's direction. Ever since using Xiaoxuan as a stepping stone to come over, she had been feeling uneasy for some reason.

Upon reaching the Jing Continent border today, the feeling was particularly strong.

It felt as though something was about to happen.