Chapter Nine, Disciples of the Immortal Gate

Oh, isn't this Brother Fang Yuan Fang?

Amidst the chorus of praise, there was also a servant who spoke in a cold and sarcastic manner

So it was him

Are you Fang Yuan

Fang Yuan smiled and responded with some satisfaction

A slight misstep may lead to death and the loss of the path

The path of cultivation is profound and intricate, requiring one to tread carefully with every step, as if walking on thin ice. Moreover, since each individual is unique, even when practicing the same method, there are subtle differences that cannot be completely replicated by anyone else. For practitioners, this is akin to navigating a complex and tangled road, where one must choose a path that allows for greater progress.

However, Fang Yuan is different; he now possesses the ability to discern the correct choice at a glance amidst the chaos!

Hmph

Haha, indeed quite good, Brother Fang looks very well-suited in this outfit of a servant...

They were not unfamiliar with Fang Yuan, who was once recognized as the number one on the Immortal Ranking. This meant that all of them had previously lost to him in the assessments. The thought of this former champion, now appearing before them dressed in the attire of a servant, made their gazes towards Fang Yuan become complex. Some exchanged knowing smiles, while others scrutinized Fang Yuan from head to toe.

He does not mind doing some work in this scripture hall

Usually, the miscellaneous disciples of Fang Yuan would go to the Spirit Meal Hall near the Miscellaneous Supervision Office for their meals. However, since the work in the Sutra Repository Hall is not yet finished, it is quite troublesome to run back and forth, so they all stayed at Xiao Bamboo Peak. Manager Sun has already sent someone to deliver the meals, and they sat around a large green stone in the bamboo forest, having a simple meal before returning to the Sutra Repository Hall to continue their tasks.

As long as he can have more exposure to these scriptures of cultivation, he would be more than willing to reside here.

Fang Yuan turned his head in some surprise and saw a few men and women not far from the pavilion. The man was handsome, and the woman was charming. Judging by their attire, they were all disciples of this celestial sect. The person speaking stood beside the crowd, wearing a red robe and carrying an ancient long sword on his back, exuding a somewhat ethereal aura. Who could it be but his classmate Zhou Qingyue from Taiyue City?

Hehe, how was Senior Brother Fang so overbearing in the past, yet now when he sees me, he behaves as if he is a mouse encountering a cat?

With a whoosh, the dry leaf struck Fang Yuan's head, shattering into fragments that scattered on the ground

Little Qiao Junior Sister, you ... ...

Just as the meal was about to come to an end, a laughter suddenly rang out right beside me

The other attendants were taken aback when they saw a disciple of the Immortal Sect actively speaking to Fang Yuan, their expressions complex as they looked at him. Meanwhile, a few disciples of the Immortal Sect beside Zhou Qingyue, noticing this, curiously asked: "Junior Brother Zhou, do you know this attendant?"

Zhou Qingyue laughed and said: "Not only do I know him, but you may not recognize him. Do you know who this is? He is the renowned Fang Yuan, the top scorer on the Immortal Ranking of this year's Immortal Hall examination. Unfortunately, the Dao Yuan Zhen Jie subject was canceled, haha..."

"Hmph, if it were so easy to enter the inner door, there would probably be no miscellaneous servants in the immortal gate either"

On the second day, Fang Yuan woke up feeling invigorated and full of vitality

Zhou Qingyue observed from the side, a mocking smile appearing on his face. Intentionally showing off, he reached down and grasped the ground, and between his five fingers, a green aura swirled. A patch of withered yellow maple leaves lifted into the air, resembling arrows released from their bows as they flew out.

At that moment, among the group of disciples from the Immortal Sect, a young woman dressed in a white dress, appearing to be around fifteen or sixteen years old, with an outstanding demeanor and a charming appearance, walked over with some surprise. She gracefully performed a bow and, with great interest, looked at Fang Yuan, saying with a smile: "I have heard your name before. Once, when I passed by Taiyue City, I wanted to pay you a visit, but I didn't expect to meet you here!"

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Immortal Sect displayed a variety of expressions on their faces

Zhou Qingyue clearly did not expect the woman to be so polite, and spoke with some confusion

Alas, Brother Fang is truly extraordinary. If you continue to maintain this momentum, it is quite possible that you may be able to gain admission to the inner sect in the future

Song Kui is a dominant figure among the miscellaneous disciples of the Immortal Sect, and newcomers generally find it difficult to escape his clutches. However, Fang Yuan is different from others. Firstly, he was personally brought into the sect by Elder Qiao, the steward of the Immortal Sect. Secondly, after entering the sect, he has maintained a close relationship with Steward Sun, which is why Song Kui has not yet come to entangle him.

He was a burly and robust man, around thirty years old, with a cultivation level of the second layer of Qi training. Fang Yuan listened and did not mind; he knew this person, named Song Kui, who was a dominant figure among the miscellaneous disciples. It was said that he had some distant connections with a certain steward of the immortal sect, to the extent that even Steward Sun was unwilling to hold him accountable. As for himself, he had always kept a respectful distance from such individuals.

When Deng Fangyuan arrived at the Zawudian to report for duty, Sun Guan Shi and others were already waiting there. Upon seeing Fangyuan approach, they noticed that his complexion was quite good. They looked him up and down, feeling somewhat surprised. Sun Guan Shi, with a hint of curiosity, said: "Oh, if I am not mistaken... your aura seems to have strengthened quite a bit. It appears that overnight, you have made some progress again"

Upon seeing this person, Fang Yuan was momentarily taken aback and set down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands

Fang Yuan turned his head to glance at her, unsure whether this beautiful woman was sincere or just as sarcastic as others. However, he had no intention of engaging too much with these disciples of the immortal sect at this moment, so he shook his head and said: "I have no knowledge to speak of; the Dao Yuan true understanding is all false. Everything I possess is also counterfeit. I won't disturb you, brothers, in your quiet cultivation. I still have some tasks to attend to"

In fact, he is now somewhat tempted, contemplating whether he should offer some benefits to Manager Sun one day, so that he could arrange for him to take on the task of guarding the Sutra Repository... After ten years of diligent study, he has developed a good habit of reading; a day without books feels akin to a lecher being deprived of a woman for a year. The books in the Sutra Repository are diverse and encompass a wide range of topics, truly making one covetous.

"Hey, I heard you are quite diligent, so why don't you organize this row of bookshelves for me as well..."

Upon hearing this, the other disciples of the sect were also slightly taken aback, unsure why this junior sister Xiao Qiao had taken the initiative to extend an invitation

I am an honest person, but I do not engage in bravado and recklessness with these individuals

The laughter sounded rather harsh, and Fang Yuan felt an impulse to slam the bowl of porridge in his hand against his face

However, it seems that Fang Yuan's diligent cultivation has, to some extent, made this bully somewhat dissatisfied. At this moment, he is clearly looking for trouble. Fang Yuan is not one to seek out conflict, yet he is unwilling to engage in a quarrel with him

Jian Fang was originally benevolent and accommodating, but Song Kui appeared somewhat dissatisfied, twisting his neck and walking away in a fierce manner

Thus, while organizing, I casually flipped through the books in my hands, and time passed slowly

Given their level of understanding, they could not perceive the true cultivation of Fang Yuan. However, they had certainly noticed Fang Yuan's diligent practice.

These gazes made Fang Yuan feel displeased, and he was unwilling to say much. He hastily returned a salute and stood up.

This time, the manager Sun assigned the tasks with great detail. He noticed yesterday that the other workers were slacking off, while only Fang Yuan was diligently working. Therefore, he assigned each person a specific task to prevent these individuals from being lazy. The other workers merely sighed a few times before going about their own duties. However, the one named Song Kui, taking advantage of Manager Sun's unawareness, arrogantly ordered Fang Yuan.

Moreover, Fang Yuan's aura has indeed become much stronger, so I do not mind praising him a few times

Zhou Qingyue laughed heartily, looking around to the left and right, feeling quite pleased with himself

He had seen Zhou Qingyue at this peak yesterday and did not wish to meet this person, yet unexpectedly, he still ran into him

Until noon, when Manager Sun sent someone to call Fang Yuan for lunch, he was still engrossed in reading a book with great enthusiasm

However, that junior sister Xiao Qiao paid him no mind and smiled brightly as she looked at Fang Yuan, saying: "Senior Brother Fang, I have heard about your situation. It is an injustice of fate, and you cannot be blamed for it. I greatly admire your knowledge. May I invite you to the pavilion for a discussion?"

Thank you for your concern, everything is well

Fang Yuan pondered to himself as he walked with his hands behind his back towards the Sutra Repository

Fang Yuan's footsteps came to an immediate halt

The other attendants, upon seeing this, could not help but exclaim in wonder.

Reflecting on the numerous excellent works he had perused that morning, Fang Yuan felt quite pleased, even eating an extra bowl of rice

Haha, Junior Brother Fang is diligently practicing, which is a good thing. If he truly manages to enter the inner sect in the future, it will also bring honor to our miscellaneous affairs department. Alright, no more talking, let's set off. We should strive to finish organizing this scripture pavilion as soon as possible, and then it will be much easier!

Although he has only just begun, with such support, he no longer fears the road ahead

"Disciple Fang, take a break for a moment!"

Oh? Junior Brother Fang, you seem to be in good spirits today

Not bad, during last night's practice, I had a moment of inspiration and, by chance, broke through a layer of barriers

Saying this, he clasped his fists and turned to walk towards the forest.

Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment before agreeing

Well then

Manager Sun resolved the situation with just a few words, then led his men onto the wooden kite, spreading its wings and flying towards the Little Bamboo Peak