My best friend asked me if I was still doing system tasks.

The disciples of the Discipline Hall led the way, and Ruan Chayan and Le Shu followed them to the Cliff of Contemplation.

The Cliff of Contemplation is located in a remote corner of the mountain where the Discipline Hall is situated. The cliff is hundreds of feet high, and besides the sword marks left by predecessors, there are caves for disciples to meditate on.

Ruan Chayan knew that Luo Hanying must be worried about her, so after entering the cave, she contacted her and explained her current situation.

What does "spending half a year in solitary contemplation" mean?

Luo Hanying shouted in her mind, "You mean they're going to lock you up for half a year just because of such a small thing?"

Are we not going to see each other for six months?

Ruan Chayan was also very troubled: "I don't know, I guess so."

The sect's jade slips should mention this; I'll look for it later.

"You just stay here and I'll look for it."

Luo Hanying took out a bamboo slip from her Qiankun bag and activated it. As she flipped through it, she said, "What's most important for you now is to master your beast-taming technique."

If you come out in six months and are still like this, there will be no other excuse to cover it up.

【"I see."】

Ruan Chayan replied, "You don't need to worry too much about me. I don't need to socialize here or meet those strange people. I'm happy about it."

"That's not a long-term solution. A day or two is fine, but wouldn't you be incredibly frustrated not seeing anyone for half a year?"

Luo Hanying asked, "How big is your cave for reflection? Is it stuffy?"

"It's a cave..."

Ruan Chayan corrected her helplessly, then looked around, [“About the size of two toilets in our school.”]

Luo Hanying's face turned green: ["Is that a place for a human to stay? Wouldn't that be like having your face pressed against the wall?"]

"Since it's meant for reflection, the environment probably won't be good..."

After calming the agitated Luo Hanying for a while, Ruan Chayan suddenly heard her say, "Found it!"

"Disciples of the sect will not receive monthly offerings during their period of reflection..."

Friends and relatives can visit each other by consuming sect contribution points, and similarly, they can also use contribution points to transfer items.

Luo Hanying breathed a sigh of relief. ["It's good that I can visit. I'll just take on some tasks later. Tell me what you need, and I'll bring it to you."]

Ruan Chayan imagined what Luo Hanying looked like now and sincerely said, "Thank you."

Luo Hanying clicked her tongue: [“Why are you thanking me? What are you pretending for?”]

Consider this a period of seclusion for self-cultivation, a chance to reform and become a new person.

Ruan Chayan was both amused and exasperated: 【"Okay, I understand."】

"The disciple recruitment season is coming up soon. With so many people and so much work, I reckon Hongyan Hall will have a lot more new tasks."

As Luo Hanying browsed the jade slip, she said, "I want to see you, but I still need to deal with the disciples of the Discipline Hall."

"Perfect timing! I'll contact Fu Yuanzheng and Xu Fengyu to see what happens; then our main quest will be settled."

"You don't need to be in such a hurry. You should prioritize your cultivation right now."

Ruan Chayan earnestly advised, fearing that Luo Hanying was only concerned with running around for her, "Both you and I need to have the ability to protect ourselves so that we can face more unexpected situations."

If we both had any trump cards up our sleeves, I wouldn't be in such a passive position today.

Luo Hanying agreed, her brows still furrowed as she stared into the void.

Cultivators from all over the world gathered in Yi City. The recruitment of new disciples for this year's Shiren Sect did not seem rushed despite being ahead of schedule. The orderly process revealed an intriguing rigor.

Ruan Chayan was punished at Siguo Cliff, which affected Luo Hanying, making it difficult for her to concentrate on these exciting events. She almost stopped going to Wuyu Stage for classes and spent her days lingering at Hongyan Hall and the mission destination.

It is said that two disciples of the Shiren Sect triggered the phoenix phantom during this recruitment, causing the elders to fight over them.

Upon hearing their names, Luo Hanying shared these interesting stories with Ruan Chayan.

After a moment of reflection, the two stopped caring about these matters.

Midnight

Fu Yuanzheng heard that the restriction had been triggered and walked out of the cave with a sense of helplessness. Sure enough, he saw Luo Hanying.

Fu Yuanzheng's patience was wearing thin after Luo Hanying's nightly visits over the past few days: "Luo Hanying, what is it that you have to come to me now?"

Luo Hanying stared at Fu Yuanzheng with a wronged expression: "I also want to see Senior Brother Fu during the day, but I can never see him. I had no choice but to resort to this."

As she spoke, she moved closer to Fu Yuanzheng: "Senior Brother Fu, you are the third senior brother of the Discipline Hall, please help us junior sisters who know nothing."

Fu Yuanzheng took a few steps back and said seriously, "It is my duty to help the disciples of the sect, but you cannot come here so many times in the middle of the night. I also need to rest and cultivate."

Besides, you could always go find Xu Fengyu or Xie Qiongfang.

Luo Hanying said in a charming voice, "I've already met Senior Sister Xu. She said you were in charge of investigating the Incense Invitation Secret Realm, which is why I came to see Senior Brother."

Didn't I already say that yesterday?

Fu Yuanzheng said, "This matter is a secret of our Discipline Hall and cannot be told to ordinary disciples."

If you truly care about this matter, find a way to join our Discipline Hall yourself.

After Fu Yuanzheng finished speaking, he turned to return to his cave. Luo Hanying rushed over and grabbed Fu Yuanzheng's sleeve, saying pitifully, "Don't go, Senior Brother Fu. Since this matter has troubled you, then Hanying will not ask any further questions."

Aren't you going to invite Hanying in for a cup of tea?

Fu Yuanzheng brushed Luo Hanying's hand away as if it were a snake or a scorpion: "I, Fu, will not drink tea. Junior Sister Luo, please go back."

Luo Hanying's expression froze for a moment, then she struck a pose and blocked Fu Yuanzheng's path: "Senior Brother Fu..."

Fu Yuanzheng asked impatiently, "Is there anything else?"

Luo Hanying stared at Fu Yuanzheng with seductive eyes: "Actually, Hanying has admired Senior Brother Fu for a long time, but I don't know if Senior Brother Fu..."

Fu Yuanzheng trembled and shouted, "How dare you disturb my Dao Heart?! Get out of my way!"

He pushed Luo Hanying aside and entered the cave while simultaneously activating the restriction, all in one smooth motion.

Luo Hanying glared at the tightly closed barrier in front of her, her face extremely ugly. She turned and left in a clumsy manner.

Fu Yuanzheng's communication jade slip lit up: "Fu Yuanzheng, Luo Hanying is gone."

Fu Yuanzheng grunted in acknowledgment, his usual impetuous demeanor completely gone. He said, "She came to ask about the Incense Secret Realm again tonight."

I remember Lin Zhuzui said that she and Ruan Chayan both came out of the Yaoxiang Secret Realm, right? What exactly does Luo Hanying want to know?

On the surface, I'm the one handling the affairs of the Invitation to Fragrance Secret Realm, but actually, Senior Sister Gu Xiaonan is doing everything. Could it be that the events in the Invitation to Fragrance Secret Realm are related to them?

Xie Qiongfang pondered for a moment and said, "It's hard to say. Now that you mention it, I remember that Sheng Meixu wrote in her notes that Luo Hanying told them to follow the Stone Crystal Beast before they entered the illusion array."

Fu Yuanzheng added, "They mentioned the destruction of the Heavenly Gate, proving that they went to the scene after the destruction, and they personally said that there was also a black alchemy cauldron there."

Xie Qiongfang said, "We will report these details to the elders first thing tomorrow morning."

"it is good."