Firefly Journey

The solemn and magnificent hall was built atop a towering mountain that seemed to reach into the clouds. Qingyang Daoist, carrying the two, led them straight into the center of the hall.

In the center of the hall stood a bright, enormous mirror. Lin Yuanran glanced at it and realized it was a surveillance system for cultivation. The entrance exam was still ongoing, with participants engaged in their final competition.

The impressive performance of the two men must have been witnessed by everyone in the hall.

Besides the three of them, there were originally six people in the hall. All six were dressed in white robes and had the air of immortals.

Qingyang Daoist cupped his hands towards the man and woman seated at the top and said, "Senior Brother and Senior Sister, these two have performed remarkably well, so I brought them here. What do you think? Are they ready to become my disciples?"

The Star Moon Alliance is divided into the Star Alliance and the Moon Alliance, each with its own leader. They usually govern independently, but if there is a major event affecting the entire sect, the elders will discuss it together. However, the final decision rests with the leader of the Star Alliance.

Simply put, the Star Alliance Leader is the head of the entire Star-Moon Alliance, while the Moon Alliance Leader is the deputy.

The two sect leaders had seen the two men's performance just now and had no objections.

"Alright." The Star Alliance leader, Qing Tang Daoist, was sparing with his words.

The Moon Alliance leader, Qingyun Daogu, nodded slightly.

Seeing that the two sect leaders had given their approval, Daoist Qingyang said to Lin Yuanran and the other person, "You have performed exceptionally well. To be honest, the two sect leaders and the five elders, including myself, all wish to take you under their wing. However, there are too many people and not enough disciples, so we must respect your wishes. You two may each choose one person to become your disciple."

If you're unsure how to choose, we'll briefly introduce ourselves to help you make a better decision.

Lin Yuanran glanced at the old man on his left, thinking to himself that no matter what, he definitely wouldn't choose him.

That person was none other than Daoist Qingxiao.

Now that he has disguised himself and infiltrated, although the appearance of "Qianhuan" will not be noticed, there is always a chance of something going wrong. If he catches any clues while they are together every day, the mission will not be able to continue.

The two leaders didn't seem to intend to introduce themselves.

That's true. The entrance exam is only once a year. What kind of geniuses haven't they seen? As the sect leader, he wouldn't compete with the elders for disciples unless they were exceptionally outstanding. But Lin Yuanran was afraid of revealing that he hadn't performed too outrageously, so he didn't let them develop the idea that he was determined to win.

Qingxiao Daoist was probably the highest-ranking person in the sect besides the two sect leaders, and he was the first to step forward.

"I am Qingxiao, a sword cultivator. If you two do not mind, you are welcome to become my disciples. As for how far I can teach you, I cannot guarantee. However, your senior brother Yan Jinglei was instructed by me when he became a disciple of the headmaster."

The old man was quite adept at self-aggrandizement, using Yan Jinglei to highlight his own educational abilities. Unfortunately, Lin Yuanran had experienced the Songhua Mountain incident. At that time, the younger generation of the four major sects in Jiangdong, even when all four of them joined forces, were unable to defeat Chi Liuzi. Lin Yuanran simply didn't think highly of him.

Immediately afterwards, a burly old man with a fierce appearance began to introduce himself.

Qinghen Daoist, an elder of the Criminal Law Hall, has a fairly good status.

Immediately afterwards, the remaining man and woman also came out to campaign for votes.

They are Qingque Daoist and Qingfeng Daoist, respectively.

Lin Yuanran narrowed his eyes slightly and fixed his gaze on Qingfeng Daoist.

Compared to his fellow disciples, he was at a real disadvantage, but there was one thing that the other elders could not match.

He is an alchemist.

This is enough.

Lin Yuanran was just worrying about how to "cash out" the Illusionary Jade Grass, and now he could become his disciple and learn alchemy.

Fengling glanced at these people and made her own choice.

First of all, the two of them would definitely not have the same master. Not only would the Star Moon Alliance not allow it, but neither of them would do it either.

Before it's clear who is responsible for the woman's disappearance, each of them needs to investigate separately; it would be more efficient to act independently.

Qingyang Daoist asked, "Gentlemen, do you have a decision?"

Lin Yuanran nodded, stepped forward, and said, "Thank you all for your kind words. After much thought, I have decided to join Elder Qingfeng's Alchemy Hall. I think this is more suitable for me."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Qingfeng was overjoyed, a smile playing on his lips.

His alchemy hall was basically one of the worst in the sect. Talented disciples certainly wouldn't deal with medicinal herbs every day; they were too busy cultivating to have that kind of time.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yuanran took the initiative to choose him this time, how could he not be happy?

Qingfeng Daoist gave a knowing "hmm."

“In that case, you may call me your teacher.”

Lin Yuanran also played along, saying, "Greetings, Master!"

After Lin Yuanran finished recognizing his master, it was Feng Ling's turn next.

As expected, she chose to go to Erlai Peak, where Qingque Daoist was located, which was the place where the entire sect was in charge of immortal birds.

Having acknowledged Qingque Daoist, the apprenticeship ceremony was considered complete. Sect Leader Qingtang instructed the two to each take their new disciples back to their respective sects, and then return to await the next round of disciples. After all, the third trial was still far off, and it was impossible to allow the two new disciples to view the mirror's contents alongside the sect leaders.

Qingfeng Daoist led Lin Yuanran through the clouds and mist, and soon arrived at Zhulai Peak, where the Alchemy Hall was located.

Half of the plants on this peak are giant bamboo, hence its name; the environment is indeed serene.

Based on the speed at which Qingfeng Daoist rode the clouds, Lin Yuanran roughly deduced his cultivation level.

Like Qingyang Daoist, he is probably in the middle stage of the Jade Pool Realm, but because he is an alchemist, his combat power is probably not as good as Qingyang's.

Stopping at the summit, a sea of ​​bamboo comes into view, with several rows of houses with bamboo walls and roofs standing in the most distinctive purple bamboo forest.

Daoist Qingyang pointed in one of the directions: "There are still empty rooms over there, you can choose any one you like. Before you, I planned to select one of the existing disciples of the Pill Hall as my personal disciple, but I haven't decided yet."

"You just chose me willingly and displayed extraordinary talent. Although you're only at the Qi Refining stage, I believe you have a bright future, and I intend to train you as my personal disciple."

After saying that, he patted Lin Yuanran on the shoulder.

Qingfeng Daoist looks young, probably in his late twenties or early thirties, but in the cultivation world, appearance doesn't tell you your age. Since he addresses the sect leaders and elders as fellow disciples, he must be an old monster.

Before Lin Yuanran, he must have taken in many disciples, but looking around, the houses in the Purple Bamboo Forest didn't seem to be inhabited.

Lin Yuanran asked, "Master, where are the senior brothers and sisters who were ahead of me? I can't see them."

Qingfeng Daoist said, “They all live on the mountainside, which is where my Dantang (Alchemy Hall) conducts its daily activities. We eat, wear, live, and refine pills and medicines there. This purple bamboo forest on the mountaintop is my residence.”

Lin Yuanran was immediately flattered.

Wow, they really are treating me like their personal disciple.

However, Lin Yuanran could also guess the reason.

In the past, although talented disciples could choose their own masters, alchemists like him were considered to be practicing unorthodox methods. While they were important, they were not as good as elders who specialized in cultivation. The disciples they took in were the ones that others had rejected.

Those people were of mediocre talent, while Qingfeng Daoist was ambitious, so the position of his personal disciple was delayed for a long time.

Today, things turned out well. Lin Yuanran specifically asked to become an alchemist, which made him extremely happy. In his excitement, he immediately took Lin Yuanran, who was in the Qi Refining stage, as his personal disciple.

"Ario, your master is going to the Cloud Palace again. You are free to do as you please. Tomorrow morning, go to the alchemy hall on the mountainside with your fellow disciples to cultivate."

"Yes, master."

"Ah."

Qingfeng Daoist rode away on a cloud.

Lin Yuanran shook his head with amusement. He hadn't expected that even after returning to Earth, he would still have to act with the face and name from another world. It felt quite strange.