Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 403 - 402: Entering Cangxuan Valley
Chapter 403: Chapter 402: Entering Cangxuan Valley
It didn’t take long, about half an hour, before others came to take over the task of recording.
The senior brother stood up and invited Shen Han to walk northward along a path.
“Did you spend a lot of money to buy this letter?”
Upon hearing this, Shen Han frowned slightly, “Is there a problem with the letter?
Is it fake and cannot be used as proof of entry to the valley?”
The senior brother in front of this bitterly smiled, “Entry to Cangxuan Valley has never required any proof.
To cultivate in the valley, simply come and register, that’s all it takes.
So you’ve been deceived…”
Hearing this news, Shen Han was momentarily stunned.
“These deceitful letters were clearly eradicated over ten years ago.
The ones who forged such entrance letters were all dealt with by the elders of the valley.
Logically, there shouldn’t be any more of these…”
Listening to this, Shen Han basically understood.
That Senior Wei Qun was deceived into purchasing this entrance letter over a decade ago.
And he treasured it for many years…
Upon learning this, Shen Han began to doubt the information he had heard from Wei Qun.
Who knows, it might just be hearsay from somewhere.
Returning to his senses, Shen Han looked to the side.
“Senior brother, you have a broad knowledge, I received it as a gift from a senior, who knew it would end like this…”
The senior brother in front of him had a wry smile upon hearing Shen Han’s words.
“Sigh, guess why I know so much about these things…
Thirteen years ago, I spent a lot of money buying an entrance letter like this.
It cost nearly half of my family’s wealth, only for it to turn out to be a scam…”
Bringing this up, this senior brother still seemed a bit angry, but alongside the anger, there was more helplessness.
“Have you been in the sect for thirteen years already?
One wouldn’t think so upon looking at you, you still look quite young and handsome.”
People always enjoy hearing nice things.
Life has been hard enough, no need to be hit with harsh words.
Besides, Shen Han wasn’t lying; the senior brother indeed looked rather youthful.
“Not as youthful as you say, handsome…
Let’s just say I haven’t aged as quickly as some others, still holding up.
By the way, I’m Mu Ming. From now on, call me Senior Brother Mu.
We’re kindred spirits; you’re not familiar with Cangxuan Valley yet. When I’m available, I’ll show you around, so you can get used to cultivating here early.”
Shen Han nodded, and then introduced himself briefly to Senior Brother Mu.
The two chatted as they walked.
Cangxuan Valley imposes almost no entry restrictions for its disciples.
Of course, when we say disciples, we mean outer disciples like Mu Ming.
There are essentially two types of disciples in Cangxuan Valley: outer disciples and inner disciples.
Inner disciples reside in the valley, while outer disciples only enter the valley when necessary and usually live outside the valley.
This usually refers to the surrounding areas of Cangxuan Valley.
For Cangxuan Valley, outer disciples are like servant disciples who are called upon.
There are many tasks that need attending to in the valley every day.
Inner disciples need to focus their minds on cultivation and naturally have no time to handle these tasks.
Thus, they fall onto the outer disciples.
Cangxuan Valley provides no resources for outer disciples.
Food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all left for them to solve on their own.
Working for the sect earns some contribution points from the sect.
Outer disciples can use these contribution points to trade for opportunities to view cultivation technique manuals, for guidance from renowned teachers, and even for secret realm training, all can be exchanged using contribution points.
In short, outer disciples are essentially resourceful hires brought in by Cangxuan Valley for odd jobs.
Cangxuan Valley does not impose many restrictions on outer disciples.
No matter how much you learn, the valley does not inquire; if you wish to leave, you simply register and can depart.
The valley doesn’t expect outer disciples to bring anything to Cangxuan Valley.
Of course, occasionally some outer disciples perform exceptionally well and are chosen to become inner disciples.
Only when you enter the inner sect are you truly considered a disciple of Cangxuan Valley.
That’s when the valley starts investing resources in cultivating them.
Shen Han understood this clearly; in fact, it’s just a case of mutual need.
After a quarter of an hour walk, they arrived at quite a large mansion.
“This is the northern courtyard of Feixia Mansion, where we are outer disciples belonging to the Feixia branch.
Though we live outside the valley, I must say it’s somewhat more relaxed and free.
Throughout the year, our Mansion Master rarely visits even once.
The inner disciples of the Feixia branch also seldom come here to us.
The treatment may not be as good as theirs, but life is actually not bad.”
Mu Ming smiled, quite content with his current life.
Walking into the courtyard, the interior layout was quite compact.
Mu Ming took Shen Han to a room, which was extremely small; placing a bed inside already made it feel cramped.
“It’s a bit tight, but it’s cozy as well.
Tomorrow at 7:00 AM, I’ll show you some ways to earn sect contribution.”
Shen Han nodded, then thanked Senior Brother Mu.
As they spoke, Mu Ming looked back at Shen Han.
“By the way, there’s something else. Previously, new disciples entering the valley thought I was up to something because I treated them better, thinking I wanted to gain some benefits from them.
Let me clarify the reason for you.
Firstly, I, Mu Ming, think you’re quite a decent and sensible young man.
Secondly, I am now thirty-seven years old. If I don’t make it into the inner sect by forty, the sect will persuade me to leave.
I’m looking for someone to succeed me, to pass on all that I know to them.
After I leave Cangxuan Valley, they can still remember my kindness.
If they can help me in the future, that would be even better.”
Mu Ming’s words were quite candid, and Shen Han nodded in gratitude for his care.
Shen Han didn’t say anything unpleasant.
Such as why a mere outer disciple needed a successor.
In an accidental encounter, anyone willing to offer some care is quite fortunate.
Moving into the cramped room, Shen Han lay down for a short rest.
Since entering Cangxuan Valley, occasionally catching glimpses of finely dressed inner disciples, but it was a fleeting sight.
It seemed their strength wasn’t particularly impressive.
The speed of their body technique couldn’t compare to the young in Great Wei.
Thinking of this, Shen Han furrowed his brows slightly.
He was still pondering over Zheng Changye’s strange methods.
If he could learn it, it would undoubtedly be a substantial enhancement to his strength.
The night passed.
At 7:00 AM, Mu Ming came looking for Shen Han early.
The two continued walking north along the path, walking quite a distance until they reached the foot of a mountain.
Shen Han looked around, noticing a large area of farmland.
“This is the medicinal field of Feixia Mansion, where some common herbs are planted.”
Mu Ming wore a smile on his face, perhaps even one of delight and pride.
“Among so many miscellaneous chores in Cangxuan Valley, I’ll tell you, nothing is quite as easy as planting herbs.”
Mu Ming led Shen Han to the edge of the medicinal field.
“The herbs are harvested every three months.
It’s really only busy during planting and harvesting times.
Other times, it’s like today, occasionally pulling out weeds and then resting on the side~”
Mu Ming always maintained a smile on his face.
Happiness indeed comes from comparison.
Most of the outer disciples in the valley keep busy from morning till night just to earn some contribution points.
Yet planting medicinal fields is not only easier but also yields more contribution points.
Of course, the reason lies in that the upper management believes cultivating medicinal fields requires some skill and capability.
If the herbs grow well, Mu Ming might even receive some rewards.
