I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 87 81 Merit Points Everywhere (Seeking Follow-up Readers)

"Immortal Master Tian, you have finally returned after so many days."

Upon arriving at the foot of Lianshui Peak, Zhao Si immediately approached Tian Lin.

Tian Lin glanced at the whip marks on his face and asked, "Why were you whipped again?"

Tears started to fall as Zhao Si touched his not yet fully scabbed face, feeling wronged:

"Second Steward said I was incompetent and even accused me of pocketing his Water Spirit Ore."

Watching him wipe his tears and snot, Tian Lin inquired, "Did he catch you red-handed?"

Zhao Si, using his sleeve to wipe his nose, cried out unjustly: "Heaven forbid, it's the Water Spirit Ore in the Moon Pond Cave that has diminished. It's definitely not because I embezzled."

Tian Lin's heart stirred, his gaze sweeping over the mining school's miscellaneous workers under the bamboo corridor.

Those workers all looked at Tian Lin from a distance, not daring to approach.

Tian Lin knew what they were hoping for, but as a disciple of Lianshui Peak, how could he overtly move against Liu Yunxiao?

"The decrease in the Water Spirit Ore in Moon Pond Cave is definitely known by Second Steward. He hits you merely to vent his anger. I can't help you with this matter, lest my help results in him harboring a grudge against you."

Tian Lin did not chat further with Zhao Si and proceeded up the mountain, stopping when he passed by Shang Yu's courtyard.

Suddenly, Tian Lin recalled the time he injured Young Master Shang on Dao Seeking Mountain, yet no notice had appeared at that time.

"Shang Yu isn't part of the Devil Path of the Blood Sect? If Han Yue's words were right, did he really climb to the second platform on his own merit?"

Tian Lin found it hard to believe; he had always suspected Shang Yu to be from the Blood Sect.

But the fact was—Shang Yu's blood showed no notice—At least when he had first entered Qi Refinement Level One, Shang Yu had not cultivated Blood True Qi.

Moreover, if Shang Yu really had reached the second platform, it meant he truly cultivated up to the twelfth-tier Qi Refining using low-grade Foundation Establishment techniques.

How old was he? Was his strength really surpassing that of a peak-managing disciple already?

Or maybe, his cultivation had dissipated, so his blood returned to normal and no prompt appeared?

Perhaps this question could only be answered in the illusion.

That night, Tian Lin rested well in Jiran Inn, then took dried Grass God Fish and a three-legged toad from the kitchen and went to Dao Seeking Mountain.

He was in no hurry to ascend the third stairway but instead trained on Dao Seeking Mountain for three days consuming Chasing Wind Pills and Dragon Elephant Body Refining Pills.

By midday the following day, Han Yue, who hadn't been seen for days, finally appeared.

She pulled out four Spirit Stones from her pocket: "Sister Xiao said if it weren't for you, the task of investigating Blood Sect's Devil Path wouldn't have gone so smoothly, so she gave you four Spirit Stones."

Seeing the four Spirit Stones, Tian Lin took out one Earth Spirit Stone and exchanged it with Han Yue for a Water Spirit Stone.

Now possessing Water, Wood, Gold, and Fire Spirit Stones, he was confident about breaking through to the fifth level of Qi Refinement.

Once his cultivation reached the fifth level, he would not feel a shortage of True Qi when using the Wind Walking Skill and Dragon Elephant Divine Technique in a short time.

"Aren't I at a loss taking four stones?"

Tian Lin remarked, but Han Yue replied:

"You and I both received four Spirit Stones, only Sister Xiao got two—fortunately, Sister Xiao and I stayed back in the county town to undertake some tasks after you left, and we earned quite a bit from this trip."

Tian Lin then asked her, "I wonder if Brother Zhuang has returned, and who is now the county master of Lin'an County?"

"The county master of Lin'an is chosen among several sect-related disciples; Lin'an County is under the jurisdiction of the Yao Yue Sect, so it's more convenient to have one of our own as the county master."

"Are these people reliable?"

Tian Lin didn't dare delve deeper. He was feeling particularly insecure now.

This time he left the sect, the Blood Sect's presence was nearly everywhere.

The situation for Yao Yue Sect was extremely pessimistic, and Tian Lin didn't know how long Yao Yue Sect could last.

But once the 'immortal gates' of Yao Yue Sect collapse, the whole Yulong Continent will be under the Blood Sect's rule.

At that time, the world will be filled with evilness, ordinary Qi Refiners using mortals for alchemy, while those with higher cultivation using ordinary Qi Refiners for the same.

The Blood Sect cultivates through mutual destruction and killing; even if one joins them, fratricide within the sect is unavoidable.

In such times, how would he manage?

"Why wouldn't they be reliable?"

Han Yue didn't understand Tian Lin's concerns and looked at him in surprise.

"The sect has selected individuals who have previously served as peak-managing disciples. These people have clean backgrounds and cannot possibly be connected to the Blood Sect."

Han Yue handed the Spirit Stones to Tian Lin, not intending to stay long.

She was heading to the mission office to take up new tasks, while Tian Lin planned to return to Lianshui Peak to enhance his cultivation.

The two descended from Dao Seeking Mountain together before parting ways.

The five Spirit Stones nearly used up one full day and night of Tian Lin's time, and by the afternoon of the next day, his cultivation reached the fifth level of Qi Refinement.

When he rose from meditation, he clearly felt his True Qi flowing faster, and the stored True Qi was noticeably more plentiful than before.

Unfortunately, before he could properly savor this sensation, the voice of Thirteen Niang rang from outside:

"Is Manager Tian at home?"

As soon as Young Master Shang left, Tian Lin had also taken on a managerial position.

But he himself didn't know exactly what responsibilities he had since there really wasn't much for him to manage at Lianshui Peak.

Opening the door, seeing Thirteen Niang at the entrance, he said, "Thirteen Niang, you've come to deliver the antidote recipe for the Heartache Gu, right?"

He didn't urgently need the antidote recipe for Heartache Gu anymore, but since Thirteen Niang had finally appeared, Tian Lin couldn't help but ask.

"The matter of the recipe is not urgent; I am here on Elder Liu's orders, asking Manager Tian to head to the Daoist Temple."

After saying this, Thirteen Niang looked around Tian Lin's house from outside and asked, "Are you getting used to living in the newly built Jiran Residence, Manager Tian?"

Tian Lin always saw her with a smile, as if she knew nothing of worries, and could only respond perfunctorily:

"Thank you, Thirteenth Madam, for helping me find someone to rebuild this house."

"These little things are naturally my responsibility, no need for thanks. Besides, you are also part of my merchant family; it's good for us to interact more often."

Tian Lin did not engage further, simply following closely behind Thirteenth Madam up the mountain.

After a moment, Tian Lin still asked: "Master usually disregards worldly affairs, why has he suddenly summoned us to the temple?"

"This is a good thing; you will know once you get to the temple."

During the conversation, the two had reached the Daoist Temple at the peak.

Thirteenth Madam quickened her pace, the Yingluo Wind Bell around her neck jingling.

The Daoist Child guarding the door shouted: "Everyone inside is waiting; if we delay any further, the food will get cold."

She gave Tian Lin a glance and led him into the Daoist Temple.

Inside, it was still the same stone table, but this time, only the Second Steward, Third Steward, and Elder Liu were seated.

Tian Lin glanced at the Spirit Pearl on the table and discreetly bowed to Elder Liu, then to the Second and Third Steward.

The Third Steward lazily raised his hand in return, while the Second Steward just harrumphed, ignoring Tian Lin.

"Sit down. Today, I've called you here just to discuss a new decree issued by the sect."

After sitting down, Thirteenth Madam had already served Tian Lin a bowl of rice.

Tian Lin took the bowl, and his chopsticks accurately picked up the Spirit Pearl.

The Second and Third Steward across looked displeased, but Elder Liu showed no dissatisfaction with Tian Lin's action, so they restrained their anger.

Elder Liu then said, "The sect has decided to temporarily lift the ban."

His statement was abrupt, confusing everyone at the table.

The Second Steward couldn't help but ask:

"Grand Ancestor is always in the temple, and the sect usually doesn't trouble the Grand Ancestor with trivial matters. Today you call the Grand Ancestor over just to discuss lifting the ban? What does that imply? And what benefit does it provide us?"

Elder Liu did not answer the Second Steward but said to Thirteenth Madam, who was serving dishes beside him, "You explain it to them."

Thirteenth Madam put down her chopsticks and smilingly said to those at the table:

"Since the founding of Yao Yue Sect, there has been a ban preventing Outer Disciples from practicing top-grade Spells. To lift the ban means to allow Outer Disciples to practice these top-grade Spells."

Tian Lin, feeling intrigued, popped a Spirit Pearl into his mouth and asked:

"Why would the sect transfer their techniques to Outer Disciples without any reason? I wonder if there are any requirements for obtaining these top-grade Spells?"

This time, it was Elder Liu who spoke, "You all must be aware of the shortage of Water Spirit Ore from Moon Pond Mountain?"

"I know!"

The Third Steward banged the table and stood up, saying, "The sect wants sect disciples to undertake missions but is reluctant to reward them with Spirit Stones. Hence, they've concocted this scheme of lifting the ban to tempt sect disciples into risking their lives for them."

His voice was so loud that everyone in the courtyard heard it.

Elder Liu glared at the Third Steward; after the Third Steward sat down, he continued:

"Yao Yue Sect has relied on the Moon Pond Cave for Spirit Stones for a thousand years. The Spirit Stones from the cave were already insufficient, and now with the turmoil from Blood Sect in Zhao Country—

The influence of the Blood Sect is growing, and it cannot be eradicated by the disciples within the sect. However, to motivate External Disciples and sect families to act, the Sect could not afford to provide enough Spirit Stones as rewards, so this method of lifting the ban was conceived."

Elder Liu looked at the three men and continued:

"From now on, the sect's reward for missions will no longer be Spirit Stones, but will be counted in Merit Points; killing a Qi Refiner of the Devil Path at the first tier will earn one Merit Point. Killing one at the twelfth-tier Qi Refining of the Blood Sect will earn fifty Merit Points.

If you can accumulate five hundred Merit Points, you can access a top-grade Spell within the sect."

Tian Lin's eyebrows raised, instantly thinking of several External Disciples from Lin'an County who had plotted to kill Lin Ping'an.

Not mentioning Zhao Kang, those External Disciples included four who were twelfth-tier Qi Refiners of the Devil Path from the Blood Sect.

If he could take them down, that would be an easy two hundred Merit Points.

Tian Lin believed that there might be many of these Devil Path senseurs among the sect families.

These Devil Path senseurs had special methods to conceal themselves, but while others might not know their identities, he could identify them.

"I mention this not for you to accumulate Merit Points to compete for top-grade Spells. Rather, I am telling you to improve your cultivation as soon as possible—

Perhaps before long, as long as your Merit Points are sufficient, you won't need to climb Dao Seeking Mountain to have a chance to become an Inner Sect Disciple."

Upon hearing this, the previously indifferent Second and Third Steward abruptly stood up.

Advancement within Yao Yue Sect was incredibly difficult; because the slots for Inner Sect Disciples were limited, even the sons of elders could only be Outer Disciples.

If even the sons of elders struggled to become Inner Sect Disciples, how could the children of sect families hope to?

Thus, once someone became an Outer Disciple, the only way to become an Inner Sect Disciple was to climb Dao Seeking Mountain.

But there was only one genius in this generation who successfully climbed Dao Seeking Mountain. Who else had the confidence to become an Inner Sect Disciple by climbing?

"Can we truly become Inner Sect Disciples?"

The Second Steward slapped the table joyously, "Damn, the sect has finally come to its senses and is willing to give us peak disciples a chance."

Tian Lin glanced at the Second Steward, momentarily stunned.

He did not know where the injury on the Second Steward's neck came from, but the scab was clearly visible.

Remembering that the Second Steward had once inquired about Blood Sect Spells from Wang Xing, Tian Lin wasn't too surprised that the Second Steward could be a Devil Path senseur.

He silently estimated the Second Steward's cultivation level, feeling somewhat disappointed.

A Qi Refinement at the fourth tier was probably not worth many Merit Points.

Moreover, the Second Steward was a direct descendant of Elder Liu, and Tian Lin, being a disciple of Elder Liu, felt it inappropriate to make a move against him.

These Merit Points were not easy to earn.

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