I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 263 - 160: Joining the Immortal Seeking Team (2)

Chapter 263: Chapter 160: Joining the Immortal Seeking Team (2)

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Of course, the Immortal Seeking Team is vastly different from ordinary sects and families. Only those who participate in the Immortal Fate can earn according to their contributions. Each member and team are in a cooperative relationship, with no additional binding responsibilities or obligations.

Additionally, due to the distribution principle, there are also requirements for assessing potential members.

Either they must not be a burden in terms of strength, or they must possess special abilities.

In a word, the Immortal Seeking Team does not keep idle people!

It cannot grow like sects and families, and can only rely on long-term interests to hold together.

However, from what Li Jizhou has learned in these three years, there are indeed some very powerful Immortal Seeking Teams within the swamp. Though they are not sects, they rival many sects in strength.

“Daoist Huang, come, here is the headquarters of our Hongtian Immortal Seeking Squad. In the future, most discussions on the Immortal Fate will take place here,

and you may also take up residence here.” Tongshan enthusiastically led Master Huangshi, introducing the place as they walked.

There were no children or servants at the entrance to the mansion; Tongshan simply carried the jade talisman and led Master Huangshi straight inside.

Li Jizhou sensed briefly and found that the guarding array here was merely Tier Three Advanced Level, comparable to his small courtyard.

“Ladies and gentlemen, living up to expectations, I have finally invited another highly skilled teammate for our small team. Everyone can come out and get acquainted.”

Although Master Tongshan was at the Early Stage of Core Formation, he also reached the Tier Three Mid Stage in body refining and once retreated completely unharmed from a blow by a Late Stage Core Formation master.

Besides his strength, his greatest skill was socializing.

Therefore, in the Hongtian Squad, he was always in charge of recruiting new members.

Each time he recruited a new member who was approved by more than half of the team, he would receive an additional share of the merit for the next treasure-seeking mission.

With Tongshan’s call, eleven people gradually emerged from the various courtyards of the mansion.

Among them was Master He, whom they had met once three years ago.

All eleven were at the Middle Stage of Core Formation, nine men and three women.

Clearly, Tongshan had already informed these people when he confirmed that I was coming.

The recruitment for the Immortal Seeking Team involves matters of future joint treasure-seeking missions, directly related to everyone, and naturally requires the approval of all.

“Hmm? Where’s the captain?” Master Tongshan waited for a moment, not seeing the captain emerge, and asked.

“Who knows where the hell he’s gone? Following a captain like this, it’s like having bad luck for eight lifetimes,” complained one of the rough-looking female cultivators with a yellowish face, without any regard for her appearance.

“Oh dear, Wang Daoist, could you say a little less? Can’t you see Master Huang is here?” Tongshan’s expression changed instantly upon hearing this; having worked hard for three years to persuade Master Huangshi, this incident occurred as soon as he arrived.

“Hehe, Daoist Huang, please don’t mind. Wang Daoist has this kind of disposition. Our captain just received some urgent news that a remarkable Golden Core Daoist just arrived in the city, so he went to meet him in person. Sorry about that,” another very flamboyant female cultivator smoothed her hair around her collarbone, smilingly explained to Master Huang.

The yellow-faced female cultivator did not appreciate the gesture, glaring sideways at the flamboyant female cultivator and pursing her lips.

“Daoist Huang, my apologies. This… happened to coincide. Perhaps…” Tongshan looked awkward.

Li Jizhou waved his hand, unconcerned, and said, “No worries, I’m a bit familiar with the rules. Since it’s decided, Daoist friends, please go ahead with the assessment. If I can’t pass this test, there’s no need to see the captain.”

“This…” Tongshan, armed with a prepared rhetoric, got stuck, feeling a bit embarrassed.

But the yellow-faced female cultivator immediately spoke, “What do you mean ’this’? Master Huang himself said it, so why are you hesitating? Stop being so wishy-washy.”

“Wang Daoist!” Master Tongshan frowned at the yellow-faced female cultivator, but there was a touch of helplessness.

The yellow-faced female cultivator ignored Master Tongshan and directly addressed Master Huangshi, “One’s Cultivation Realm is apparent, so no need to elaborate. What are your special skills?

Since you wish to join us in seeking Immortal Fate, do not hide anything. Otherwise, none of us would dare turn our backs to you!”

“Right! It’s best to let us know if you have any special skills so that, in case of danger, everyone can have an appraisal.”

“If you plan to conceal your abilities, it might be better for you to be a lone wolf.”

“Let me be frank; if you intend to muddle through or even harbor malicious intent, my ’Jinghong’ will show no mercy!”

“If your skills are adequate, you must eventually swear the Great Heart Demon Oath, so there’s no need to hide so much.”

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Everyone spoke at once.

Addressing potential issues that newcomers might face ahead of time.

Li Jizhou was mentally prepared for this.

However, it was the puppet Master Huangshi who would swear the oath, having nothing to do with him, Li Jizhou, so it didn’t matter in the slightest.

“I am not adept in offense but skilled in puppetry. Additionally, I have a secret skill for concealment, allowing me to completely shield my aura in times of danger, so fellow Daoists need not worry.”

Matters related to puppetry have been evident from the recent acquisition of materials, which cannot be hidden, nor is there a need to hide them.

Moreover, having decided to join the Immortal Seeking Team, one must rely on others for treasure-finding missions.

With similar levels of strength, a team is naturally stronger than going solo; the main thing is these people have experience, which can help avoid many detours.

This is unlike when I first crossed over, thinking I was the main character, trying to monopolize all benefits, and treating others as fools to be duped.

What I can think of, others have surely already considered long before.

“Dare I ask, Master Huangshi, what grade are your puppets? Do they have high-defense features? Any peculiar Divine Abilities?”

Hearing he was skilled at puppetry, several team members looked mildly expectant.

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