Proving one's path through killing—this kind of merit is poisonous!

Chapter 18 Miscellaneous Service Office

Is he going to take her flying on a sword?
Gu Jinhe grasped Cui Qingyuan's hand.

Then she felt a force on her hand and a feeling of being lifted off the ground, but this feeling only lasted for two breaths.

Before she could even react, she found herself standing on the sword.

When Gu Jinhe first stepped onto the sword, she was a little unsteady and felt a little uneasy. So she took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

Cui Qingyuan's voice came from beside him: "If you're scared, hold on tight. The servants' quarters haven't installed a teleportation array yet. The disciples there are all sent over this way."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinhe instinctively grabbed her sleeve, then closed his eyes as if trying to escape.

Once he was sure she was standing firmly, Cui Qingyuan activated his spiritual power, formed hand seals, chanted "Rise," and then flew on his sword toward the right side of the sect.

The sudden feeling of being suspended in mid-air made Gu Jinhe feel very uncomfortable, but she also felt excited.

So she opened her eyes.

At this moment, the sword carried them into the air.

Perhaps considering that this was Gu Jinhe's first time experiencing sword flight, Cui Qingyuan did not fly too high, which allowed Gu Jinhe to have a deeper memory of the Qingyun Sect.

This place is full of spiritual energy, with mountains, water, and forests.

On different mountains, there are pavilions and buildings of different sizes, as well as places that are solemn and majestic like mansions.

The mountain barrier rippled with iridescent colors under the sunlight, a breathtaking sight.

Occasionally, glances would fall upon him, but he would immediately look away upon recognizing Cui Qingyuan.

A short while later, Cui Qingyuan controlled the sword to slowly descend, bringing it to a stop at the foot of a mountain.

As soon as she stepped off the sword, Gu Jinhe sensed that the spiritual energy of this mountain was far inferior to that of the other mountains.

Even so, it was still several times more spiritual energy than she had felt in Ox Horn Village.

Cui Qingyuan sheathed his sword and turned to Gu Jinhe, saying, "This place is called Qingkou Peak, and it's inhabited by miscellaneous disciples."

As she spoke, she said apologetically, "I can't arrange a better place for you right now, so I'm sorry to trouble you for the time being."

Gu Jinhe didn't understand why Cui Qingyuan would help her so much, but she still shook her head and said, "Senior Sister has already helped me enough. This Qingkou Peak is great, I like it very much."

Although the resources available to her are limited, she is at least earning a living through her own abilities, and her statement that she likes it is not just polite talk.

Seeing that Gu Jinhe's words came from the heart, Cui Qingyuan smiled with satisfaction and then said, "I will take you to find Elder Qingkou Peak."

"it is good."

The two walked up the mountain one after the other, and along the way they saw many disciples working.

When the disciples saw Cui Qingyuan in his blue robes, their expressions immediately became respectful. Even though Cui Qingyuan ignored them, they would stop what they were doing and bow with their hands clasped in greeting.

Through his observations along the way, Gu Jinhe gained a new understanding of the hidden hierarchy within the Qingyun Sect and learned how to distinguish the identities of these disciples.

For example, inner disciples wear blue robes and jade identity badges, while outer disciples wear white robes and silver identity badges, and menial disciples wear brown robes and wooden identity badges.

After walking halfway up the mountain, Cui Qingyuan led Gu Jinhe to a courtyard. There, on a stone in front of the courtyard, were three large characters carved on it—

Changqing Courtyard.

Cui Qingyuan walked straight in, with Gu Jinhe following closely behind.

As soon as he arrived at the front hall, a kind-looking old man came out to greet him. Upon seeing Cui Qingyuan, he asked, "Junior Nephew Cui, what brings you here today?"

As he spoke, he pointed to a spot and quickly said, "Come, sit here."

He was an elder of Qingkou Peak and a close friend of Cui Qingyuan's master, Master Shangshan. His friend's disciple was also his disciple, so naturally he would take good care of him.

If he mistreats this girl, I'm afraid that old bastard Shangshan will tear down his Green Mouth Peak.

Cui Qingyuan cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Uncle-Master, I won't sit down. Master is waiting for me to return and report."

As she spoke, she led Gu Jinhe behind her to her side and said, "I came here to bring my junior sister here. Please arrange a place for her."

"That's easy, just wait a moment."

Elder Chen stroked his beard and telepathically instructed a disciple outside the courtyard. After the disciple entered, he said, "Wan Qi, you will take this..."

He suddenly stopped speaking and looked at Cui Qingyuan.

Cui Qingyuan remained silent. Seeing this, Gu Jinhe cupped his hands and replied, "Disciple Gu Jinhe."

Elder Chen nodded and continued, "Take your junior sister Gu to Tingyu Garden. After she is settled, come back to report."

"Yes."

After Wan Qi respectfully answered, he turned to Gu Jinhe and gestured for her to go, saying, "Junior Sister, I'll take you there."

Gu Jinhe glanced at Cui Qingyuan, and was about to leave with Wan Qi when she suddenly asked, "Uncle-Master, can I come along?"

As she spoke, she suddenly smiled and said, "I feel a connection with Junior Sister Gu. If I have the chance, I will come here to see her. Knowing where she lives will make things easier."

"of course can."

Having received Elder Chen's permission, Cui Qingyuan turned his gaze to Wan Qi, indicating that he could lead the way.

So Wan Qi walked in front, Cui Qingyuan followed behind him, while Gu Jinhe lagged behind, walking at the very back.

As she watched Cui Qingyuan's retreating figure, a slight smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

She has always been the one taking care of others since she was a child, and this is the first time she has been taken care of like this.

This feeling is so good...

Cui Qingyuan talked with Wan Qi for a while, and after learning about some of the rules of Qingkou Peak, he was about to give Gu Jinhe some instructions when he turned around and saw her genuine smile.

Even though she immediately reverted to her original self after I turned around.

Cui Qingyuan thought for a moment and said, "Ahe, you are only fourteen years old. You should smile more. You look better when you smile."

"Ah."

Gu Jinhe didn't say much, she just nodded.

Then Cui Qingyuan repeated what Wan Qi had said to him.

“Disciples of Qingkou Peak must go to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall every day to receive tasks. After completing the tasks, they will receive points. Everything here needs to be exchanged with points, including cultivation techniques, pills, etc.”

She sighed and added, "Life here will be tough. Can you adapt?"

But there's no going back now, no matter what you say.

Gu Jinhe nodded, her expression serious, and said, "Senior sister, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

As they spoke, they arrived at Tingyu Garden.

Qingkou Peak was full of menial disciples, among whom were naturally many female disciples.

Considering the inconvenience of mixed-gender living, Elder Chen divided Qingkou Peak into left and right sides.

The left peak is the Sunset Pavilion, where male disciples who perform menial tasks live, and the right peak is the Listening to Rain Garden, where female disciples who perform menial tasks live.

Wan Qi obtained the list from the disciple in charge of Tingyu Garden and found that there weren't many rooms left.

He pointed to the list and said truthfully, "Senior sister, Tingyu Garden only has three rooms available now: number 1,300, number 2,600, and number 3,640. Please take a look."

As he spoke, he handed the list to Cui Qingyuan.

Cui Qingyuan didn't even glance at it, and handed it directly to Gu Jinhe, saying, "Take a look and see which one you like."

Gu Jinhe took it, glanced at it, and frowned slightly.

Instead of choosing a nice place, choose one that's close by!

Presumably, these rooms won't be too bad...

So she asked, "Senior brother, which room is closer to the miscellaneous affairs hall?"

(End of this chapter)