After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 25 - : Even Outer Disciples Need to Log

The setting sun casts its last rays from the west.

Every person's shadow stretched long into the evening.

In the Spirit Tree Garden, Gu An was still deep in thought.

At this moment, Qiu Hua and the other two stared at him in shock.

As if they were meeting the person before them for the first time.

Manager Chen was dead, killed by the man before them.

This...

was simply a wild and fanciful tale.

Manager Chen was an Outer Disciple of the Sect, a figure of strength they could only look up to in awe.

Such cultivation was what they dreamed of achieving.

Yet now, the one who was once considered a cultivation mediocrity had suddenly risen up, slaying a person of lofty status.

"Boss, is this... all true?" Qiu Hua asked.

Gu An looked at her and nodded slightly: "More or less."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Hua joyfully said, "Does that mean you'll become the Manager from now on?"

She truly hoped that Gu An would become the Manager, as their lives would definitely be more comfortable.

The years she had spent as a Supervisor were enough to give her an insight into this.

But shortly after, Qiu Hua paused and added, "However, being a Manager can't compare to being an Outer Disciple."

Gu An simply stated, "I need to go back and think about it."

After bidding farewell to these people, Gu An headed towards his residence.

Leaving Qiu Hua and the others exchanging bewildered looks.

In just one short month, three people had died in the Spirit Tree Garden.

Two Outer Disciples.

It felt as though the heavens themselves had turned.

Whether things changed or not, Gu An didn't care; at least, for now, he was capable of surviving well.

Yet between the two choices, he still couldn't make a decision.

With his current strength, staying in the Spirit Tree Garden was the best option.

There were few here who could challenge him, and he could log wood to his heart's content.

With time, his power would grow ever stronger.

Foundation Establishment wasn't out of the question.

However, without becoming an Outer Disciple, he would struggle to get access to better quality spirit wood.

Powerful cultivation techniques and spells were also difficult to come by.

But the Outer Sect was far too dangerous, and it was very likely he would have no opportunity for logging.

That would make it hard for him to grow stronger.

After buying some food, Gu An returned to his courtyard.

Entering his room, he saw Chu Meng eating a bun, who instantly noticed the meat Gu An bought and showed some shock: "Is that your last meal or mine?"

Gu An placed the items on the table and then walked to the backyard, where he saw a body that wasn't buried properly.

He set to work and buried it again.

Afterward, he returned to the living room to eat his meal.

"How did things end up being resolved in the end?" Chu Meng asked curiously.

"They gave me two choices," Gu An began, "One is to stay in the Spirit Tree Garden as the Manager, and the other is to join the Sect and become an Outer Disciple."

Chu Meng, who was eating, paused: "So you bought all this great stuff today because you want my help analyzing the situation in the Outer Sect?

You're easier to talk to than that scum."

"I appreciate your help, senior," Gu An said without denying it.

"No need to call me senior anymore, just call me Senior Sister Chu. I'm destined to stand by that scumbag now, otherwise, I would undoubtedly die," Chu Meng said somewhat sadly.

She too feared death. Given the current circumstances, unless she switched sides, her fate was sealed.

Gu An bowed respectfully but did not verbally address her as Senior Sister.

He would wait and see how things unfolded.

"Normally, you should choose to be an Outer Disciple," Chu Meng looked at Gu An and continued, "But you're over forty years old, and by the looks of it, you'd hardly have a future.

Life in the Outer Sect will certainly be harder than here."

Gu An bowed his head, recognizing the truth in her words, but to avoid continuing as a lowly laborer, he had to engage in logging.

What concerns him is whether Outer Disciples are allowed to engage in logging.

"But people always aspire to climb higher. As an Outer Disciple, your status will be elevated, and you'll encounter more opportunities and possibilities.

Although life here is comfortable, it's too constraining," pondered Chu Meng. "Thus, you should still join the Outer Sect.

Of course, there's another advantage.

Becoming an Outer Disciple would increase your chances of encountering that despicable person's covert operations.

Being on the fringe, you might not receive any missions."

Not having to undertake missions as an Outer Disciple? Gu An hadn't thought that could be a benefit.

But how could it be possible to be without missions when closer to the adversary?

However, this was not the main point. After some hesitation, Gu An asked, "Junior would like to inquire, what does it take to become an Outer Disciple?"

"Every new disciple is assigned a task—to cut wood for ten years," Chu Meng shrugged. "Only those prodigious talents might escape such a fate; ordinary disciples must diligently cut wood.

There's a monthly quota, and failure to meet it means no resources will be distributed.

Of course, it's just a task and can be completed if pursued earnestly.

Not less, but more is allowed."

Upon hearing this, Gu An was startled.

Somewhat incredulously, he asked, "Logging?"

"Yes," Chu Meng said helplessly. "Cangmu Sect rose to prominence because of the various spirit woods it possesses. Should Outer Disciples not cut wood, do you expect Inner Disciples to do it?"

"Vajra Wood?" Gu An asked.

"How could it be such rubbish wood? That's only found on the periphery and is the most common, used for kindling fires," Chu Meng spoke helplessly. "Outer Disciples are required to cut Green Sun Wood, enduring the scorching flames in the process. It's said within the sect that logging for ten years hones the body.

In truth, Green Sun Wood can be sold for a fair amount of Spirit Stones. Ordinary Loose Cultivators can't withstand the task, so it falls to Outer Disciples.

But tempering the body does happen indeed; it's a case of killing two birds with one stone."

"After ten years, is there still a need to cut wood?" Gu An asked.

"If you want to earn Spirit Stones you can choose to continue logging, but you can also choose not to; the Sect's missions are not limited to logging," responded Chu Meng casually.

However, while eating, she couldn't help but grumble, "But honestly, logging is not suited for humans.

The Spirit Stones provided are meager, and it's tough on the body.

And yet, the Sect's spirit wood grows so rapidly that occasionally some special spirit wood appears, and felling it is just a disaster."

Listening to the person's dissatisfaction, Gu An made up his mind.

The next day.

When Gu An arrived at the Spirit Tree Garden, he also saw the three people waiting for his decision.

At this moment, they looked at him as if he were just another passerby.

Inconsequential in their eyes.

In this, Gu An did not feel dissatisfied.

That's how strong people view the weak.

With his current level of cultivation, he was nothing in their eyes.

"Have you reached a decision?" Duanmu Qing was still smiling.

At this moment, Qiu Hua and the others also looked at Gu An, seemingly waiting for an answer.

Lu Ruan was indifferent, the choice of this person before her held no significance for her.

Gu An then looked at Duanmu Qing and respectfully said, "Junior chooses to become an Outer Disciple."

"Good," Duanmu Qing nodded, then passed over a token, "Here is the Token. This month the Sect will be recruiting disciples, follow these people to register."

"Thank you, senior," Gu An received the Token with both hands.

"As for the Spirit Tree Garden, you handle it, whether it's the Manager or the Supervisor, both are your decisions to make.

Everything else remains as usual, the quota and dates, unchanged," commanded Duanmu Qing.

Afterwards, they turned and left.

However, Lu Ruan seemed to not be going their way.

She must have been going to meet someone.

After they left, Gu An turned to look at Qiu Hua and the others.

"Boss, congratulations," Qiu Hua immediately said.

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The other two also offered their congratulations.

Gu An looked at Qiu Hua and instructed, "Improve your cultivation as soon as possible. For now, you'll act as the team leader, and in addition, recruit two more Supervisors.

Leave the Manager position open for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Hua was somewhat incredulous, but after a moment's hesitation, she thanked him excitedly.