Chapter 78: This Disciple is Entirely at Master’s Disposal

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: This Disciple is Entirely at Master’s Disposal

"Take this to Master and Mistress."

Early in the morning, after preparing breakfast, Liu Chen handed a food box to Ji Suyao. Ji Suyao took it with some hesitation. She didn’t know that Master and Mistress had already returned, but since her senior brother said so, there was no reason to doubt him.

"Is the Inner Sect Disciple assessment over?"

Ye Linglong, who was standing nearby, couldn’t help but ask. She only knew that the Inner Sect Disciple assessment was happening during this period, but she didn’t know exactly when it would end.

"It’s over. It ended just a few hours ago."

Liu Chen nodded. Purple Bamboo Peak had a Sound Insulation Array, so the wails and howls from outside couldn’t affect him. However, just as he was getting ready to rest, he saw a bright light rising from a distant mountain peak.

Nothing out of the ordinary had happened for half a month, so for such a commotion to suddenly erupt... if it weren’t a sign that the Inner Sect Disciple assessment had ended, the Law Enforcement Hall would have undoubtedly rushed to the scene at once.

"Senior Brother, do you still remember what we discussed before?"

Ye Linglong couldn’t resist asking. The Inner Sect Disciple assessment wouldn’t concern them for a long time. However, now that it was over, Purple Cloud Valley would return to normal operations. The matter of her senior brother becoming an Honored Guest Elder for the Ye Family should be settled within the next few days.

"Of course I remember. Junior Sister, you don’t need to worry."

Liu Chen nodded. It was just a matter of becoming a Honored Guest Elder for the Ye Family, something he wasn’t concerned about. He would just need to periodically meet with the Steward from Purple Bamboo Peak in charge of this and sign a Spirit Contract with the Ye Family.

"The Patriarch of the Ye Family will most likely be the one to come. Senior Brother, if you can, you should ask for more resources."

Ye Linglong spoke slowly. Her branch of the Ye Family had already lost over ninety percent of their means to acquire resources. Besides, with her connection now, the current Ye Family Patriarch and those Elders would certainly not continue to suppress her branch.

Any extra resources her senior brother asked for would be provided by the branch families that had seized her branch’s assets in the past. It would be a waste not to take them.

"Junior Sister, what do you mean by that?"

Liu Chen couldn’t help but glance at her. ’Since this is for Junior Sister’s sake, shouldn’t I try to ask for less?’

"Senior Brother, there’s something you don’t know..."

Ye Linglong briefly explained what had happened back then. Perhaps because they had spent more time together, she was able to recount the events very calmly this time, even including the incident where the second young master of the Nangong Family forced his way into her courtyard. ℴ

"I see. In that case, I’ll do as you say, Junior Sister."

Liu Chen nodded. ’Since the people in the Ye Family can’t really be considered Junior Sister Ye’s true family, I’ll just handle it officially. Purple Bamboo Peak will surely make a fair judgment.’

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Ye Linglong nodded. Just as she was about to say more, she saw Ji Suyao appear at the end of the path.

"Senior Brother, Master said he’s planning to host a banquet on Purple Bamboo Peak on the eighteenth. He’ll need you to prepare the Spiritual Cuisine."

Ji Suyao quickly ran over, bringing news that was not particularly surprising to Liu Chen. His master had mentioned this a long time ago.

"Master mentioned it before. Let’s eat first."

Liu Chen nodded. Making Spiritual Cuisine with Magic was very simple anyway, so there was no need to prepare in advance. At most, he would just have to gather some extra Bamboo Shoots and use more Spirit Rice on that day.

After the Inner Sect Disciple assessment ended, all of Purple Cloud Valley began to return to normal. Within a single day, a dozen or so rumors spread about Inner Sect Disciples finding masters, but none of this had anything to do with the rear mountain of Purple Bamboo Peak.

The rear mountain remained as it always was, untouched by the bustle of either Purple Cloud Valley or Purple Bamboo Peak. But this situation only lasted for a day.

On the morning of August seventeenth, Yang Haichen returned to the Grand Elder’s Bamboo Garden after finishing his errands.

The normally silent Bamboo Garden now had an extra person in it. Yang Haichen didn’t recognize him, but from the man’s attire, he could tell he was a Steward from Purple Bamboo Peak.

"This is my good-for-nothing disciple. You can talk to him about the Yang Family’s matter. As for the Ye Family’s matter, have him take you to the rear mountain."

Seeing Yang Haichen enter, the Grand Elder looked at the waiting Steward. This was a Steward from Purple Bamboo Peak’s Hundred Affairs Hall. Purple Bamboo Peak had nine bamboo forests, but its main structures were not limited to just those forests; it also had various other facilities.

There were only four Elders, but the number of Stewards was greater than the number of True Disciples who remained on Purple Bamboo Peak. And that wasn’t even counting the Stewards who managed affairs outside the sect, or the Stewards currently out gaining experience.

True Disciples were still disciples, but once they became Stewards, they would begin to handle the preliminary affairs of Purple Bamboo Peak. A Steward in a higher position managed an entire area, Elders were responsible for arranging the cultivation, trials, and all other matters for disciples, and the Peak Master oversaw everything.

The other three Elders were in charge of the True Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Outer Sect Disciples, respectively. The Grand Elder was responsible for overall arrangements.

For Outer Sect Disciples, the Hundred Affairs Hall was merely a place to accept missions from Purple Cloud Valley and earn Spirit Stones.

But for Inner Sect Disciples, it was completely different. Inner Sect Disciples could become Honored Guest Elders for various families. This was not only a benefit for the Inner Sect Disciples but also a necessity for Purple Cloud Valley’s continued development.

Inner Sect Disciples served as a bridge between Purple Cloud Valley and their corresponding families, allowing the two sides to cooperate. If an Inner Sect Disciple became a True Disciple, and their corresponding family was willing, they would become completely bound to Purple Cloud Valley, eventually becoming a part of the sect over time.

"This is Steward Lin. He has come this time to handle the matter of you becoming an Honored Guest Elder for the Yang Family. You can only choose one: to be an Inner Sect Disciple of Purple Cloud Valley, or the Patriarch of the Yang Family."

The Grand Elder glanced at Yang Haichen. He had long been aware of the Yang Family’s situation, but at this moment, he was still curious about what choice Yang Haichen would ultimately make.

"This disciple will abide by Master’s decision."

Yang Haichen didn’t answer the question directly. He was already well aware of this matter. Inner Sect Disciples identified with Purple Cloud Valley, not their respective families. He had been able to find out about these secrets.

However, Purple Cloud Valley didn’t require Inner Sect Disciples to completely sever ties with their families. As long as you didn’t leave Purple Cloud Valley to become a Patriarch, there would be no issue. As for being an Honored Guest Elder, that was merely a title.

Not all Inner Sect Disciples had families backing them. Those who didn’t were generally called "Honored Guest Elders" by the families that selected them. If they were in the Meridian Passage Realm, the word "Elder" would be added to the title.

"Then it’s settled. From now on, you are the Honored Guest Elder of the Yang Family. Go with Steward Lin to the Hundred Affairs Hall. Finish your business and come back soon."

The Grand Elder glanced at Yang Haichen. Although his tone didn’t change, he was quite pleased. At least his disciple wasn’t an ungrateful wretch. With his Realm, he could naturally tell that Yang Haichen sincerely wanted to stay.

"Yes, Master."

Yang Haichen nodded. He had originally wanted to use this time to ask his master to guide his cultivation of the Divine Movement Technique. But now, it seemed he had to take care of this matter first. ’The letter I sent out back then must have already reached the Yang Family,’ he thought.

"Steward Lin, sorry to have troubled you."