Chapter 10: The Marvelous Law

Thus, what may appear as the worst place in the eyes of others is likely regarded as paradise in the eyes of a youth

Moreover, the thatched cottage given to him is located at the very back of our apprentice living area, making its position extremely poor

Because he knew that once the person in charge learned about Zhang Shaochen's background, he would simply mark it with a red pen and assign the youth the worst room.

However, "relatives or the sorrow of others, they have already sung"; it is feared that in the present world, the only one who still remembers and cares for those many souls who have met a tragic end is none other than Zhang Shaochen

This is Zhang Shaochen's new home

What about thatched roofs

After all, he has a deep-seated enmity with the Blood Oath Alliance of the righteous path. For the demonic sect, Zhang Shaocheng's background is simply too perfect, with absolutely no points of suspicion.

As a major sect of sorcery, the Demon Spirit Cult occupies Cave Spirit Mountain, excelling in swordsmanship, talismans, and flag formations

However, although the Demon Spirit Sect treats Zhang Shaochen with indifference and neglect, it is indeed due to his "special identity"; the Demon Spirit Sect is, in fact, a highly organized entity

Thus, he also attempted to leave a few negative comments, hoping to provoke the boy's sorrow

However, he did not expect to hear the young man reply: "Senior brother, how could that be? I think this place is quite good."

It seems that being the daughter of the cult leader already suffices, and establishing another title of "Saint" appears to be redundant. However, this is due to the fact that the Demon Spirit Cult worships the Demon Clan of the Demon Realm, whose leader is the "Demon Queen".

As a laborer, there is indeed very little joy; witnessing a seemingly certain pleasure vanish in such a strange manner leaves this laborer brother feeling quite unwilling to accept it

Fortunately, perhaps the heavens felt that they had already given this young man too much, so they did not allow him to die too quickly in these tasks

Thatched roof, mud walls, and the walls are all marked with water stains, clearly indicating frequent leaks. Why is he not sad or distressed?

Moreover, looking towards the east, the large lake known as Lulin Lake is being illuminated by the sunlight, with shimmering waves. From here, the view is unobstructed, and the scenery is quite beautiful.

After all, the Demon Spirit Sect is already well aware of his origins

"Endure hardships to strengthen one's will" and "Exert oneself to build one's physique"

Therefore, the selection criteria of the ancient spirit of the Immortal Extreme Gate is indeed quite ruthless

After Zhang Shaochen was registered, a senior among the laborers took him to the residence assigned to him

It can be said that from the beginning of the recruitment process until settling in the dilapidated hut, Zhang Shaochen faced blatant discrimination

He is a person with significant matters on his mind, not one to be petty

At this moment, Zhang Shaochen was still unaware that the guide, this senior servant, harbored a mindset of watching a spectacle in his heart

Speaking to him rudely is simply not worth mentioning

What is going on? He secretly observed the young man, muttering to himself, Is this place still not broken enough?

In addition to performing menial tasks, Zhang Shaochen also practiced swordsmanship and learned spells, but he did so by following the group in a collective manner, which was evidently the most rudimentary and basic sword techniques and spells within the Demon Spirit Sect

If it were not for this, during the ritual to the Heavenly Demon Queen, using a "stinky man" to carry it out would likely displease Her Majesty the Queen

Ah! Has this little rascal ever been educated?

As a servant, although he belonged to the Five Spirits Hall of the Demon Spirit Sect, he was so humble that he was not assigned any master by the higher-ups

Such doubts have lingered in his mind, causing him to be somewhat distracted throughout the process of assisting Zhang Shaochen in settling down

However, as he walked, he suddenly felt a stir in his heart: "Huh? What did that kid just say?"

In contrast to the prevailing male-preference customs, the Demon Spirit Sect holds women in high regard, and in order to show respect for the Heavenly Demon Queen, they have specifically established a position for a Saintess

Do not mention disappointment or sadness; the fact that he can hold back his laughter now is already quite reserved!

On that day, the three meals delivered to him were often leftovers and cold dishes, and sometimes even spoiled food

The massacre of the Zhang family in the outskirts of Hangzhou was no trivial matter; it caused a great uproar everywhere, especially considering it occurred right next to the Dongling Mountain and the Demon Spirit Sect in the eastern part of Jiangnan

At the moment of departure, he thought fiercely to himself: "You little brat, just hold on! When the mountain wind howls like a ghost, just wait and see you cry and flee to the front mountain!"

Little does he know that in recent years, Zhang Shaochen has lived a life of turmoil and hardship. Apart from that one unexpected stay at the inn, the best place he has resided in is a dilapidated corner of the Xunyang City God Temple

On one occasion, when the delivered meal was so cold and hard that it was unrecognizable, Zhang Shaochen casually remarked, "Why is it so cold?" He was met with a disdainful look from the disciple delivering the food: "Cold? It's still much better than what you used to eat when you were begging. Just eat it and stop talking so much."

In that case, what reason does he have to be dissatisfied

Up to now, the only impact of that major case is that the Demon Spirit Sect has confirmed that the newly recruited apprentices are very reliable

Here, not only is it backed by a large mountain, but the stone platform in front of the house is also very narrow. Unlike the area in front of us, which is quite wide and can accommodate several houses side by side, the terrain here narrows down, leaving only his solitary house.

His response left the senior disciple at a loss for words, rendering him unable to utter any further provocative remarks or enjoy the spectacle.

However, when he truly brought Zhang Shaochen to the place, he quickly felt somewhat disappointed, and even a bit surprised

Hearing such words, Zhang Shaochen merely smiled and then buried his head in gnawing at the bun, which was as hard as an ice block

From the recruitment in Xunyang City, the Demon Spirit Sect recognized him as a "thief," and thus, in the days that followed, he unfortunately faced collective disdain and even bullying from his fellow disciples of the Demon Spirit Sect

From the perspective of the ancient spirit, it is quite perfect, but for Zhang Shaochen, it is rather unfortunate

There was no show to watch, and the leading disciple also had no mood to stay longer. He casually exchanged a few words and then left.

Even though the Demon Spirit Sect is now extremely vigilant, who would have thought that a wandering young boy, burdened with a deep-seated grudge against the righteous path, is actually an undercover agent of the righteous sects

What of the mud wall?

After cursing, he continued forward with a sense of boredom

This is nothing compared to what is most outrageous: the senior brother Shao Kang, who is responsible for managing the apprentices, seems to follow some kind of magical rule when assigning tasks to Zhang Shaochen: good things are never assigned to him; easy tasks are not his share; bad things are prioritized for him; and tasks that could potentially lead to death are inevitably assigned to him

What if there are cliffs on both sides

It refers to itself as the Holy Sect, led by the Demon Spirit Lord Dugu Hengxing, with his adopted daughter Dugu Yuni serving as the Young Sect Master, who is also known as the "Demon Spirit Saintess" within the sect

Thus, the guiding apprentice brother could never have imagined in his dreams that the dilapidated straw hut, which he perceived as desolate, terrifying, and neglected, was seen by the youth as a tranquil and carefree abode.

How is it that he is not at all surprised or disappointed, could it be that he is blind?

As practitioners of cultivation, should we not endure hardships to strengthen our will and toil to build our physical strength

Moreover, the edges are very close to the cliff, just looking at it can scare a person to death. If it weren't for this, how could this house have remained vacant until today

Consider it from a different perspective; it is also a private residence, with fewer disturbances from others