“How long is the time frame for both types of missions?” Shen Yuan asked.
“Generally, the short missions are for a few days to a week, and long-term missions start from a week to a few months.” The disciple paused, looking at Shen Yuan for any possible questions.
“Hmm, can you give me a few examples for both types?” Shen Yuan continued asking.
“Certainly. Hunting down bandits or similar tasks comes under short-term missions since you can get the job done quickly. But since our sect is special, most of the time we get tasks of healing others. And most disciples prefer those tasks as well,” the disciple answered.
“Wait, so we have a stockpile of such missions like killing the bandits?” Shen Yuan interrupted her as he thought of something.
“We indeed have a small stockpile of such missions, but elders clear them from time to time since we can’t let such vile criminals roam our land freely,” she answered again.
“Hmm, alright. Give me an example of long-term missions,” Shen Yuan asked.
“Missions of guarding a city or going to a faraway city for healing purposes come under long-term missions.” She paused to let him understand it better and soon continued, “So, which type of mission do you want to take?”
Shen Yuan thought hard for a second. “Is there a mission to protect someone who is being targeted by an assassin organization or something similar?”
The disciple’s face lit up as she quickly nodded her head. “We in fact do have a lot of those missions. The number of people being killed daily by assassins is not low after all.”
“Perfect. Give me a short-term mission from that list.” Shen Yuan finally smiled as he found what he was looking for.
“Alright, give me a minute.” The disciple went inside to take a few documents out.
Shen Yuan patiently waited as she soon returned with three neatly written scrolls, each tied with a colorful ribbon to denote their urgency and level of difficulty.
“Here, I found three missions for you to choose from.”
Shen Yuan took the scrolls and inspected them briefly before unrolling the first one.
Mission 1: Protect the Merchant’s Daughter
Objective:
Escort and protect a merchant’s daughter on her journey from Radiant Lotus City to Silver Mist Valley.
Threat Level:
Moderate (Known activity from a mid-level assassin group, no confirmed cultivators above Origin Core Creation Realm)
Reward:
500 Contribution Points and a vial of Spirit Condensing Elixir.
Duration:
3 days.
Shen Yuan glanced at the reward and commented lightly, “Not bad, but nothing extraordinary. Let’s see the next one.”
He opened the second scroll.
Mission 2: Defend the Healer’s Caravan
Objective:
Protect a caravan of healers transporting rare medicinal herbs to the Sacred Valley Sanctuary. The caravan has been targeted by a well-known assassin group called the Silver Fox Sect.
Threat Level:
High (Confirmed involvement of Origin Core Realm expert assassins and possible Extreme Origin Core Realm experts.)
Reward:
1,200 Contribution Points, a high-grade Qi Gathering Array Plate, and a bottle of Radiant Qi Essence.
Duration:
1 week.
“Hmm, the rewards are good,” Shen Yuan muttered, his eyes flickering with interest. “But a week is longer than I was hoping for. Let’s check the last one. And if it is not good…”
He opened the third scroll.
Mission 3: Eliminate the Threat to Scholar Wen
Objective:
Protect Scholar Wen, a renowned historian who is being hunted by the Shadow Crane Sect for an artifact in his possession. The scholar is currently hiding in a remote village near Crimson Edge Forest. The mission requires eliminating the assassins if encountered.
Threat Level:
Moderate (Unknown number of assassins; reports suggest a high probability of Origin Core Realm cultivators leading the group)
Reward:
800 Contribution Points, a Heaven’s Insight Jade Slip (boosts comprehension speed temporarily), and a customized weapon upgrade voucher.
Duration:
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“Hmm, this one is not what I was looking for.” His gaze moved back to the second mission, staring intently at it for a bit as he thought of how he could end it faster.
“Alright, I will take this second mission,” Shen Yuan said as he gave back the other two mission scrolls while keeping the second one with him.
“Uh, are you sure? You only recently joined the Inner Sect, so your cultivation base should still be in the Inner Sea Realm,” the disciple asked with slight worry in her voice.
“Oh? But wasn’t it you who gave me the mission scrolls?” Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow as he asked since he couldn’t guess why she gave the scrolls if she didn’t want him to take on the mission.
“I can’t do anything about it; it’s the sect rules. We have to give disciples whatever missions they want. If they overestimate themselves, then it would only be their own fault. They need to learn from their mistakes,” the disciple shook her head.
“Worry not. I have enough treasures to at least ensure my own safety. And I’m quite confident in my own strength as well,” Shen Yuan reassured her with a smile.
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The disciple hesitated for a moment, but seeing Shen Yuan’s confidence, she finally nodded and retrieved a stamp to mark his acceptance of the mission.
She placed the official sect seal on the mission scroll and handed it back to him.
“Alright, Disciple Shen Yuan, the mission is officially yours. Please be cautious; the Silver Fox Sect is known for their cunning and deceitful ways.”
Shen Yuan took the scroll and gave her a slight nod. “Thank you for the reminder. I’ll handle it carefully. Though I’m not sure who will be the unlucky one at the end of the mission.”
He turned around with a smile and began walking towards the exit of the Mission Hall. The chatter among the disciples grew louder as they heard about what mission he took.
“Did he really just take on a mission involving the Silver Fox Sect?”
“That’s a high-risk mission for a new Inner Sect Disciple. Even some of the older disciples would hesitate to accept it.”
“But it’s Shen Yuan. Didn’t you hear what he accomplished in the Mystique Realm? He’s not just any disciple.”
Shen Yuan smirked faintly as he caught bits and pieces of their conversation but didn’t stop or respond again.
Once outside the hall, he activated his Inner Sect Identity Medallion to check the mission’s detailed location.
A glowing map projected in front of him, marking the caravan’s current position and its intended route to Sacred Valley Sanctuary.
“So they’ll be crossing the Moonlit Ravine. That’s the most likely spot for an ambush,” Shen Yuan muttered to himself.
He studied the terrain carefully before confirming the details about the Silver Fox Sect that he had heard when he first arrived in the Sacred Lotus City.
[So you chose this mission because of the Silver Fox Sect, huh.]
Yue Lan’s voice echoed inside his head.
“Oh? You rested enough now?” Shen Yuan asked back as he heard her voice.
[Don’t change the subject, hmph.]
“Anyways, let’s go to the city.”
With his plan taking shape, he headed towards the sect’s teleportation array to make his way to Radiant Lotus City.
“It’s pretty good that the Inner Sect has a teleportation array connected directly to the Sacred Lotus City.”