The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Hidden Moon Sect.

After returning to the Hidden Moon Sect, Lu Yao, like most of the disciples, dispersed.

Qiong Laoguai and Nangong Wan went together to the main hall of the sect leader Ni Chang to report on the forbidden area.

……

"Sending Lu Yao to this forbidden area was definitely the right decision. The harvest of spiritual herbs this time far surpasses any previous one."

After listening to Qiong Laoguai finish recounting the whole story, Ni Chang smiled with satisfaction.

The other elders in the hall also smiled, their impression of Lu Yao greatly improved.

“Junior Nephew Lu entered the Central Region with me this time, and his performance in all aspects was very good. I suggest that he be included in the sect’s core disciple training program.”

After thinking for a moment, Nangong Wan offered her suggestion to Ni Chang.

"You don't need to tell me that. I will naturally do my best to train my apprentice."

Old Monster Qiong was immediately displeased, as if he had mistreated Lu Yao.

"Uncle Qiong, you know what I mean."

Nangong Wan helplessly shrugged and smiled slightly.

"Uncle Qiong, don't worry. Your disciple has made a great contribution this time. There's no way we can give him sixteen Foundation Establishment Pills. Besides, he has already established his foundation, so there's no use in asking for more Foundation Establishment Pills."

Ni Chang smiled, but she didn't intend to give Lu Yao any Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Then how does the sect leader intend to reward my disciple?"

Old Monster Qiong naturally knew that Lu Yao could no longer obtain Foundation Establishment Pills, and was rather curious about how Ni Chang planned to reward Lu Yao.

"Lu Yao's willingness to hand over these 140-plus spiritual herbs to the sect clearly demonstrates his loyalty to the sect. Therefore, he will be included in the ranks of successor disciples."

"Uncle Qiong, what are your disciple's views on the matter of Daoist partners?"

After thinking for a moment, Ni Chang directly promoted Lu Yao to the position of successor disciple, and at the same time asked Qiong Laoguai a question.

The successor disciples are the core disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, holding a status even higher than disciples like Zhou Yibao. They are the future of the Hidden Moon Sect and will receive the sect's full support and resources.

Originally, disciples of the lineage could be accepted as personal disciples by elders who had reached the Core Formation stage, but since Lu Yao had already become an apprentice, this rule was waived.

Secondly, the disciples can practice the dual cultivation secrets of the Hidden Moon Sect, which greatly accelerates their cultivation speed.

The Hidden Moon Sect broke away from the Joyful Union Sect, and its dual cultivation techniques are unparalleled among the seven sects, being extremely profound.

"A Daoist partner? My disciple did refuse a Daoist partner chosen by the sect before, saying that he didn't have that idea for the time being."

Old Monster Qiong was taken aback, not expecting that Ni Chang would bring up the matter of Daoist partners.

"No idea for now, haha, that's obviously not the truth."

Ni Chang chuckled, clearly believing that Lu Yao's excuse was that he hadn't taken Zhou Yibao seriously.

She had heard about this matter and knew the general situation.

"I plan to match Lu Yao and Yan Ruyan into a Daoist couple. What does Uncle Qiong think?"

Ni Chang's eyes flickered slightly, and her words immediately drew the attention of Xiang Ta, one of the Core Formation elders present.

"Sect Leader, Yan Ruyan is, after all, a Heavenly Spiritual Root. Perhaps we should consult with the Yan family patriarch about this matter."

Elder Tang frowned slightly and said hesitantly.

Yan Ruyan is from Yan Family Fortress and has now joined the Hidden Moon Sect. Because of her Heavenly Spiritual Root talent, the Hidden Moon Sect treats Yan Family Fortress with great caution.

"It's alright. I've already discussed this matter with the Yan family patriarch. Who wouldn't covet the dual cultivation secrets of my Hidden Moon Sect? The Yan family patriarch has already asked me to find a disciple with exceptional talent for Yan Ruyan."

"I just haven't been able to think of a good candidate."

“There is no second Heavenly Spiritual Root in our sect. The Extraordinary Spiritual Root is already the best spiritual root aptitude. The Yan family patriarch will not object.”

Ni Chang explained the situation with a smile.

"In that case, I suppose my apprentice won't refuse."

Old Monster Qiong nodded, also believing that Lu Yao would not refuse such good terms.

"Is this a reward for Lu Yao? Uncle Qiong, what do you think?"

Ni Chang nodded and looked at Old Monster Qiong.

After all, Old Monster Qiong is Lu Yao's master, and whether it's feasible or not still needs his approval.

"can."

Old Monster Qiong nodded, which was taken as an agreement on behalf of Lu Yao.

The three rewards—the identity of a disciple who inherits the lineage, a Daoist partner with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and a top-tier dual cultivation technique—are worth more than sixteen Foundation Establishment Pills.

……

Lu Yao was currently inside the cave, taking stock of his spoils.

There are more than forty medicinal herbs, including six thousand-year-old herbs and the rest are hundred-year-old herbs.

With the addition of the five thousand-year-old spiritual herbs given to him by Han Li, Lu Yao now possesses eleven thousand-year-old spiritual herbs.

Seven top-grade magical artifacts and several mid-grade magical artifacts.

Of these seven top-grade magical artifacts, Zhou Yibao contributed two, Zhou Qingyun contributed one, and the four disciples of Spirit Beast Mountain each contributed one.

The scattered spirit stones added up to more than a thousand.

Most of the talismans were Qi Refining level spell talismans, with only three being Foundation Establishment level.

There are also various miscellaneous items and hidden treasures, which are quite valuable.

It has to be said that killing and robbing is still the fastest way to obtain resources. With so many resources, Lu Yao could cultivate to the late Foundation Establishment stage, or even the Core Formation stage.

Just then, a sound transmission talisman flew into his cave.

"Oh? You've got results so quickly."

Lu Yao probed with his divine sense and immediately learned the contents: it was the message from Old Monster Qiong asking him to go to his cave for a while.

Lu Yao stood up and left the cave.

……

"You're in luck now, kid."

Old Monster Qiong looked at Lu Yao with a grin, making a face at him.

"I don't think Master will let me suffer a loss."

Lu Yao chuckled, somewhat looking forward to the sect's reward.

I don't even want the Foundation Establishment Pill anymore; I wouldn't want it even if it were given to me.

"That's right. If I could make you suffer a loss, wouldn't that be a slap in my face?"

"The status of a successor disciple is second only to that of an elder. They can command other disciples within the sect using their disciple tokens. What do you think?"

Old Monster Qiong stated the first condition of the reward, wanting to see Lu Yao's reaction.

"Anything else? Is that all?"

Lu Yao was taken aback. He didn't care about being a disciple of the lineage; he needed to get down to something more practical.

"Hey! You little rascal, hahaha, you've got my style."

Old Monster Qiong clapped his hands and looked at Lu Yao with great interest.

"My disciple, would you like me to give you a Daoist partner?"

Old Monster Qiong looked at Lu Yao with a smile, revealing a teasing expression.

"A Daoist partner? Here we go again?"

Lu Yao's face twitched. Why does the Hidden Moon Sect always like to give people Daoist partners? Can't they do something else?

"What? You're still not happy! Don't you want to hear who your Daoist partner is? In the end, you're the one who's climbing the social ladder!"

Old Monster Qiong rolled his eyes at Lu Yao and said in an annoyed tone.

"To climb the social ladder? Who is it? Could it be..."

Lu Yao was taken aback. He was a disciple of Qiong Laoguai, possessing a unique spiritual root. Who else could he possibly be worthy of his attention? It couldn't possibly be Nangong Wan, could it?

Lu Yao shook his head, banishing the unrealistic idea from his mind.