Invincible Divine Sword

Chapter 220: Tomorrow, I will go to her mountain peak to open up a bit.

Hearing the discussions of a group of Inner Sect Disciples ahead, the Mountain Protection Disciple escorting Yang Xiaotian to the Affairs Hall for registration felt somewhat embarrassed.

Then, another Inner Sect Disciple said, “I heard that after Yang Xiaotian entered the Sect, he can freely read all the Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills Secret Tomes in the Book Pavilion of the Sect.”

“That can’t be true, even Core Disciples need to exchange Contribution Value to read the Sect’s Book Pavilion’s Cultivation Techniques and Secret Tomes!”

“So, now that the news has spread, Senior Brother, Miss Hu Yue, and many Core Disciples are very unhappy!”

Hearing the discussion of that Inner Sect Disciple, Yang Xiaotian’s face remained calm.

A moment later, the Mountain Protection Disciple led Yang Xiaotian and his group to the Affairs Hall.

As soon as the Affairs Hall’s Steward, He Feng, heard it was Yang Xiaotian, he hurriedly processed his registration, then issued Yang Xiaotian the clothes for Core Disciples and the first month’s supply of Spirit Stones and Elixirs.

Core Disciples of the True Dragon Divine Sect could collect ten lower-grade Spirit Stones and one high-quality Supreme Pure Jade Elixir Pill every month.

Ten lower-grade Spirit Stones are equivalent to one hundred thousand gold.

In a year, that would be a million gold, which for Yang Chao, Huang Ying, and others, was a huge sum of money.

However, for accommodation, He Feng appeared quite troubled and said to Yang Xiaotian, “Junior Brother Yang, the mountain peaks for Core Disciples have all been developed. How about you make do for now and stay in an Inner Sect Disciple’s courtyard, what do you think?”

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotian frowned.

Before he came, he had learned about the rights of Core Disciples in the True Dragon Divine Sect; every Core Disciple had their own private mountain peak, which they could develop and build their own cave dwellings on.

But now, He Feng was telling him that the mountain peaks were all taken?

Although the courtyard for Inner Sect Disciples was also nice, it was just a courtyard, which was not convenient for cultivation and planting elixirs, nowhere near as comfortable as owning a mountain peak.

“All taken?” Yang Xiaotian asked in a deep voice, “When will there be a mountain peak available?”

He Feng explained, “Last month, a Junior Brother You Yi came to report, and just then all peaks had been developed. However, very soon, someone will be promoted to Saint Disciple and will move out, then there will be one available.”

Yang Xiaotian frowned again.

That meant if no Core Disciple was promoted to Saint Disciple and moved out,

he would have to squeeze into an Inner Sect Disciple’s courtyard indefinitely?

“Xiaotian, let’s just stay in the Inner Sect Disciple’s courtyard for now, it’s only temporary anyway,” Huang Ying interjected.

Yang Xiaotian thought for a moment and nodded.

It was already getting late, he would inquire about the situation with Hu Nan tomorrow.

Seeing Yang Xiaotian nod, He Feng quickly arranged a courtyard for Inner Sect Disciples for him.

The courtyard for Inner Sect Disciples, measuring three to four hundred square meters, featured artificial mountains, gardens, and a backyard training area. If it were only Yang Xiaotian living and cultivating there, it would suffice, but for twenty people in his group, it was a bit cramped.

The night grew darker.

Yang Xiaotian stood levitating above the courtyard, gazing down at the nighttime view of the True Dragon Divine Sect.

Under the moonlight, the True Dragon Divine Sect possessed a different kind of beauty.

“You Yi,” he murmured to himself.

Unexpectedly, You Yi from the Unparalleled Academy had also been recruited early into the True Dragon Divine Sect.

While Yang Xiaotian was gazing down at the nocturnal scenery of the True Dragon Divine Sect, Luo Qing came over and respectfully said, “My lord, I have found out.”

A short while ago, he had sent Luo Qing to investigate the issue of all the Core Disciple mountain peaks being developed.

A mountain peak originally belonging to Core Disciples within a Sect being fully developed was certainly abnormal.

“What’s going on?” Yang Xiaotian asked.

“The mountain peaks reserved for core disciples, a few of which had not yet been developed, were abruptly taken over by Hu Yue’s lackeys just a few days ago!”

“Not a single one was left for the young master,” Luo Qing replied.

“Oh, what you’re saying is that Hu Yue knew I was coming, so she had her lackeys develop all the remaining mountain peaks,” Yang Xiaotian’s expression darkened.

“Yes, those mountain peaks are now inhabited by Hu Yue’s lackeys,” Luo Qing said with his head down, “I also found out that Zhu Miaomiao has been spreading the word that you, young master, can freely access the True Dragon Divine Sect’s Book Pavilion’s cultivation techniques and Divine Skills.”

“This has caused many core disciples to resent you, young master.”

Yang Xiaotian’s eyes turned cold: “Zhu Miaomiao.”

“The True Dragon Divine Sect has a True Dragon Secret Realm, which contains True Dragon Qi; training inside progresses at an astonishingly rapid rate. Each year, only one disciple is selected to enter for training. Hu Yue was the most likely to be chosen this year, but in the end, Miss Ling’er was selected,” Luo Qing explained.

Yang Xiaotian then understood why Hu Yue harbored animosity towards his sister.

“Actually, even before Miss Ling’er was chosen, Hu Yue had always been envious of Miss Ling’er’s superior talents and had been targeting her in every way possible,” Luo Qing added.

“Does Hu Nan know about the mountain peaks matter?” Yang Xiaotian inquired.

Referring to Hu Yue monopolizing several mountain peaks.

According to True Dragon Divine Sect’s rules, each core disciple is only allowed to develop one mountain peak.

If every core disciple were to develop several mountain peaks, there wouldn’t be enough within the entire True Dragon Divine Sect to accommodate them all.

“I’m not sure,” Luo Qing shook his head, “But He Feng from the Affairs Hall certainly knows about it. However, since Hu Yue is the Sect Master’s daughter, and the Sect Master’s wife is extremely indulgent towards Hu Yue, even if He Feng knows, he wouldn’t dare to say anything.”

After hesitating for a moment, he asked, “Young master, what are you planning to do next?”

Yang Xiaotian replied coldly, “Since Hu Yue is so fond of developing mountain peaks, I will go to her mountain peak tomorrow and do a bit of development myself.”

Luo Qing hesitated, “Young master, after all, Hu Yue is the Sect Master’s daughter.”

“What of the Sect Master’s daughter?” Yang Xiaotian interjected.

Luo Qing, not daring to say more, bowed and retreated.

He sighed silently in his heart.

Meanwhile, Hu Yue on her own mountain peak also learned of Yang Xiaotian’s arrival at the sect today.

“Now, Yang Xiaotian and his parents have been arranged to stay in the Inner Sect Disciple’s courtyard by He Feng,” Hu Yue’s maid, Chen Mei, said. She paused before adding, “Miss, I fear that Yang Xiaotian might cause trouble.”

“So what if he kicks up a fuss,” Hu Yue sneered, “I’d like to see who dares to intervene! His entire family should count themselves lucky to be able to live in the True Dragon Divine Sect’s Inner Sect Disciple’s courtyard — it’s the good karma of several lifetimes!”

But night was eventually going to pass.

Yang Xiaotian ceased his cultivation.

However, just as he was about to go and ‘develop’ Hu Yue’s mountain peak, Deng Hongqing, the venerable elder of the True Dragon Divine Sect, came to find him with his disciples.

After Deng Hongqing arrived, he made his intentions clear.

“You want to take me as your disciple?” Yang Xiaotian was somewhat surprised.

Deng Hongqing smiled, “Indeed.”

At this moment, Deng Hongqing’s disciple, Huang Xin, said, “Yang Xiaotian, my master is the best alchemist among the venerable elders of the True Dragon Divine Sect. Even the Sect Master isn’t as skilled as my master when it comes to alchemy. Many core disciples wish to become disciples of my master but never get the chance.”

“It’s a rare opportunity that my master now wants to take you as his disciple, you should step forward and pay your respects quickly.”

Deng Hongqing looked at Yang Xiaotian with eyes full of mirth.