The living quarters in the Inner Sect were much larger than those in the Outer Sect, and also more luxurious. The Inner Sect residences were even built upon spirit veins, where the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi was abundant, making them excellent places for cultivation.
Furthermore, each Inner Disciple was assigned four maids to take care of their daily needs. Of course, this was just the basic arrangement. Inner Disciples enjoyed many benefits that Outer Sect Disciples did not, and their cultivation resources far exceeded those of Outer Sect Disciples by a hundredfold. This was why Outer Sect Disciples desperately wanted to enter the Inner Sect.
"Greetings, Young Master!"
Four young maids, aged fifteen or sixteen, stood respectfully before Zhang Hao.
"Mm, you may rise!" Zhang Hao smiled at the young maids in front of him.
Zhang Hao knew this was arranged by the Hao Xian Sect, so he naturally wouldn't refuse. Moreover, these young maids weren't bad-looking; although they certainly didn't possess Song Sitian's stunning beauty, they were definitely considered pretty. Having so many young beauties to care for his daily life was pleasing to the eye, even if nothing else happened!
Seeing that Zhang Hao was just looking at them without speaking, the four young maids felt a bit uneasy. After all, this youth was their Master from now on. Their biggest worry was that if their Master didn't want them, they would have to leave the Hao Xian Sect and return to their families, and their future prospects would be very bleak.
These girls all came from small families. Their cultivation Aptitude wasn't high. They were sent to the Sect by their small families to exchange for some benefits for the Family. Although it was a sacrifice, these girls were content with it. After all, if they could gain the appreciation of some strong cultivators in the Hao Xian Sect, it wouldn't be a misfortune for them. If they were lucky enough to be rewarded with a Dan, that would also be their Opportunity.
Zhang Hao naturally didn't expect these maids to think so much at once. After pondering for a moment, he said, "From now on, you will follow this older sister beside me! Listen to everything she says. As long as you are diligent in the future, Young Master will not treat you unfairly."
"Yes, Young Master."
The four girls were overjoyed to see that Zhang Hao hadn't driven them away. They bowed and then withdrew.
After seeing the four girls leave, Zhang Hao noticed that Song Sitian still looked a bit unhappy. He looked at Song Sitian in surprise and asked, "Sitian, why does Young Master see you looking unhappy? Do you have something on your mind?"
Song Sitian shook her head at Zhang Hao and said, "It's just that Sitian feels useless now that there are four more maids to take care of Young Master."
Zhang Hao was a bit speechless. He affectionately pinched Song Sitian's cheek and playfully scolded her, "You silly girl, why do you like to overthink things? They are them, and you are you. How can they be confused? They can never replace Sitian."
Upon hearing this, Song Sitian looked at Zhang Hao happily and asked, "Really, Young Master?"
Zhang Hao nodded and smiled, "Of course it's true, how could Young Master lie to Sitian? Besides, Young Master is already used to eating Sitian's cooking. Now, if Young Master were to eat food prepared by others, Young Master wouldn't be used to it."
A smile finally appeared on Song Sitian's face, and she sweetly said to Zhang Hao, "Young Master, from now on, Sitian will make delicious food for Young Master every day."
Seeing that Song Sitian was no longer overthinking, Zhang Hao smiled and said, "That's right."
After comforting Song Sitian and making her completely happy, Zhang Hao returned to his residence. At this moment, he had completed the upgrade task, and it was time to upgrade.
Zhang Hao sat cross-legged on the bed.
"Ding dong! Congratulations, Player Zhang Hao, for completing the upgrade task. Do you wish to upgrade?" The System prompt sounded again at this moment.
"Upgrade!" Zhang Hao forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart.
"Ding dong! Congratulations, Player Zhang Hao, for upgrading. Current cultivation: Martial Grandmaster First Level!"
"Ding dong! Congratulations, Player Zhang Hao, for upgrading. Current level: Martial Grandmaster (2nd level)!"
Zhang Tian secretly felt pleased! With one upgrade, he advanced two levels. In the entire Hao Xian Sect, he was probably the only one. One must know, this was the Martial Grandmaster realm. Martial Grandmaster was not Martial Warrior, nor was it Martial Master; each level was a world of difference. The further one progressed, the greater the gap between each level. At the Martial Grandmaster realm, the difference in combat power between each level was significant. Challenging those of higher levels became increasingly difficult. Moreover, each promotion was equally difficult. Many Martial Warriors with slightly weaker Aptitude needed to spend a long time to advance a level in the Martial Grandmaster realm. It was not uncommon for a single level to take five or even ten years.
Of course, Zhang Hao was an exception. For him, there were no cultivation Bottlenecks. Killing people could upgrade, and killing monsters could also upgrade. His upgrade was through killing, endless killing.
Zhang Hao murmured, "Martial Grandmaster is indeed Martial Grandmaster, a completely different level from Martial King. No wonder it was so difficult for a Martial King to challenge a Martial Grandmaster."
Zhang Hao could feel that the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi that he couldn't see or touch before now seemed to have become a part of his body, much closer to him. This was something previously unimaginable.
"Heh heh, a Martial Grandmaster can borrow Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi for combat. No wonder it was so difficult for me to challenge a Martial Grandmaster when I was a Martial King. This is simply not the same level of life," Zhang Hao sighed.
Suddenly.
"Knock knock knock!" The door outside Zhang Hao's room knocked.
Zhang Hao frowned. Didn't he tell Sitian not to disturb him at this time?
Although it was a bit strange, Zhang Hao still went to open the door. He found that it was Song Sitian standing outside the door.
"Young Master, someone is looking for you," Song Sitian said to Zhang Hao.
"Someone is looking for me? Who is it?" Zhang Hao was a bit surprised.
"It's a girl. She said she knows Young Master." Song Sitian's expression was a bit odd.
Zhang Hao frowned. He didn't know many girls in the Hao Xian Sect. There was only Mo Qing and Fu Qingchen. Of course, if Liu Mengyao counted, she was one too. However, Song Sitian knew Mo Qing and Fu Qingchen, so it wasn't them. Could it be Liu Mengting who came to find him?
Zhang Hao was a bit curious, but he still walked out with Song Sitian. On the stone bench in the courtyard, a girl was indeed sitting.
"Young lady, are you looking for me?" Zhang Hao came behind the girl and asked softly.
Upon hearing this, the girl immediately turned her head and looked at Zhang Hao, saying very excitedly, "Greetings, Zhang Shixiong."
"Mm, you know me?" Zhang Hao looked at the girl with some surprise.
Zhang Hao sized up the girl. She was quite pretty, with a somewhat delicate and refined appearance. She did look a bit familiar, but Zhang Hao couldn't recall when he had met this girl.
"We... have met?" Zhang Hao looked at the girl and asked.
The girl nodded at Zhang Hao and said, "Senior Brother, have you forgotten? In the back mountain, I was drowning, and Senior Brother saved me."
"Oh, it's you!" Zhang Hao suddenly realized and remembered.