Ye Lin restrained his Aura, making it impossible for outsiders to discern his current Cultivation, then opened the door and walked out.
As soon as he stepped out, he saw nine squad leaders rushing towards him.
"Greetings, Steward."
Upon seeing Ye Lin, the nine squad leaders bowed to him.
"Steward, here are three Yellow Rank Low Grade Qi Gathering Pills, please accept them."
"Steward, here are two Low-Grade Spirit Stones, please accept them."
Watching the nine squad leaders present their treasures, Ye Lin nodded indifferently and accepted them one by one.
This was a common occurrence for every new Utility Steward; the squad leaders would come to curry favor with the Utility Steward to ensure a smoother experience for themselves.
Seeing Ye Lin accept the treasures they brought, the squad leaders' faces lit up with joy. The past two days had been filled with anxiety and fear over their mockery of Ye Lin the day before.
They were afraid Ye Lin would kill them, and even if he did, the Sect wouldn't say a word.
Because the Utility Steward was the heaven for Utility Disciples.
"Alright, go on. Do what you need to do."
After Ye Lin collected the treasures, he waved his hand, and the others bowed and then departed.
Seeing this, Ye Lin returned to his residence. After the previous inspection, there was no one monitoring the surroundings.
He then began to refine the treasures given by the Utility Squad Leaders. According to the panel, he now had to surpass Zhang Xiao within two months.
Otherwise, he would not escape death.
Cultivating time always passed incredibly quickly; in the blink of an eye, a day had already gone by.
As the Utility Steward, he was almost always idle, with nothing to do, because any tasks were arranged by the remaining nine squad leaders.
"Today, I should go to Crescent Moon Mountain to claim Zhao Hu's Opportunity."
Ye Lin, dressed in black, confirmed no one was following him, then swiftly rushed towards Crescent Moon Mountain.
Crescent Moon Mountain is located within the Qingyun Sect's Outer Sect, reaching a height of a thousand meters. Its highest peak, during a full moon, almost aligns with the full moon in the sky, hence its name, Crescent Moon Mountain.
As night deepened, silence enveloped the surroundings. The originally pitch-black night appeared as bright as day before Ye Lin.
This was just a minor technique for the Qi Training Stage; by attaching Spiritual Qi to one's eyes, even the darkest night would appear as bright as day.
Once one Breakthroughs to the Soul Transformation Stage, expanding their Divine Sense allows them to perceive the essence of all things.
After a few minutes of travel, Ye Lin successfully arrived at Crescent Moon Mountain. He looked at the bright moon before him, his heart slightly trembling, then lowered his gaze to the cliff below.
He only knew Crescent Moon Mountain, but what lay below the cliff, what kind of scenery it held, he had no idea.
Ye Lin then grabbed the surrounding rock face and slowly began to climb down. In the Qi Training Stage, he still couldn't fly, so he could only use this most cumbersome method.
After more than ten minutes of effort, Ye Lin finally reached the ground. Weeds grew everywhere, and in the distance, faint wolf howls could be heard.
"This is the place."
Looking at a cave entrance in the rock face before him, Ye Lin's eyes lit up. If his guess was correct, inside was the Earth Vein Essence.
Earth Vein Essence forms after years of accumulation, and every portion is incredibly precious. If a Mortal consumes it, they can extend their lifespan and become a Martial Forest expert.
If an Immortal cultivator absorbs it, it can greatly strengthen their body. A Cultivator at Qi Training Stage - Level 1 who absorbs it can withstand attacks from a Qi Training Stage - Level 2 Cultivator.
Ye Lin stepped into the cave. As soon as he entered, he felt a violent force drilling into his body. He could clearly feel his body strengthening little by little.
This pure, natural Earth Vein Essence had an immense effect; even Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators would covet it.
Seeing this, Ye Lin quickly sat down and began to circulate the Star Art. In an instant, the Earth Vein Essence throughout the cave seemed to find an outlet and rushed towards Ye Lin.
In a flash, Ye Lin's face turned crimson. This power was Tai Duo; he felt his body was about to burst.
His bones, which had already been strengthened once, were shattered again. At the same time, as more and more Earth Vein Essence entered his body, all his meridians ruptured, and simultaneously, the meridians were Rebirthing.
Three hours later, outside, the sky gradually brightened, and Ye Lin slowly opened his eyes.
His original black clothes were now tattered, but he felt no regret.
Ye Lin extended his palm and clenched it. He felt his own strength had increased by at least three times.
Moreover, his defensive power had increased geometrically. Even if he stood still, Cultivators below Qi Training Stage - Level 3 would be utterly helpless against him.
"I wonder what my current fate is."
Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Sixth Level
Fate: Black (Many disasters)
Destiny: 【Bad Luck Aura】 【Divine Comprehension】
Fate: Nan Xing and Zhao Hu, sensing something amiss, knew you had discovered their actions and were prepared. They tested you tonight, ultimately discovering your strength far exceeded Qi Training Stage - Level 3. To be safe, they eventually summoned two Outer Sect Disciples and ambushed you three days later. You ultimately killed them, though you were severely wounded.
Recent Opportunity: None
【Bad Luck Aura】: Poor luck, for example, always tripping when walking, always being cheated on in marriage.
【Divine Comprehension】: Extraordinary Comprehension Ability, extremely fast at comprehending various Cultivation Techniques. For the same Cultivation Technique, others might need three months, while you only need a few days.
"The fate panel is like a reflection of future events. I was already prepared, and this time, it turned into a counter-kill with severe injuries."
"There's still time. Since you're testing me tonight, then come."
Ye Lin sneered, then stood up and walked outside.
Along the way, panels flashed before Ye Lin's eyes. After a period of familiarity, he could now freely control the appearance and disappearance of the panels.
However, the Disciples he encountered were all Utility Disciples, with no particularly important Opportunities, which made him lose interest.
"Utility Disciples are still lacking. If I could see the Outer Sect Disciple's panels, perhaps I could find good Opportunities."
"Exactly, the Mission Pavilion is where Outer Sect Disciples frequent."
Immediately, Ye Lin turned and walked towards the Mission Pavilion. The Mission Pavilion was the Sect's designated place for issuing missions. Completing corresponding missions would yield corresponding rewards.
And this place was also where Outer Sect Disciples frequently came and went.
The Mission Pavilion was divided into inner and outer sections. The inner section was for Inner Sect Disciples and Personal Disciples to accept missions; he was not yet qualified to go there.
The "Outer" Mission Pavilion was specifically for Outer Sect Disciples to accept missions. The Utility Steward could also accept missions, but Utility Disciples were not qualified to enter the Mission Pavilion at all.
"Here it is."
At this moment, Ye Lin looked up and saw a small, neither large nor small, pavilion building in front of him. Disciples dressed in white robes went in and out of the pavilion.
"Oh, isn't this the esteemed Utility Steward? What brings you to the Mission Pavilion?"
At this moment, a man in a white robe next to Ye Lin looked at him and said mockingly.
"I came to see today's missions."
Ye Lin said calmly, and at the same time, a simplified panel appeared before his eyes. For individuals unimportant to him, he would simplify their panels to save trouble.
Recent Opportunity: While descending the mountain to complete a mission in Yingyue Valley in the afternoon, encountered a severely wounded Qi Training Fifth Level Loose Cultivator, discovered the Loose Cultivator was carrying a Yellow Rank High Grade Martial Skill, Three Swords of Life and Death, then cruelly murdered the Loose Cultivator, seized the Martial Skill, and after Cultivating it, battle power greatly increased.
Upon seeing the Opportunity of the person before him, Ye Lin was overjoyed. He already had a Yellow Rank High Grade longsword, and now with a sword technique, his battle power would surely increase greatly.
"Hmph, today's missions are quite difficult. Be careful not to die halfway."
Wang Yong scoffed, then turned and walked into the Mission Pavilion.
Before Zhang Liang competed for the Utility Steward position, he asked Wang Yong for help, promising to put in a good word for him after Zhang Xiao came out of seclusion. So, Wang Yong helped Zhang Liang in every way, but he never expected Zhang Liang to be killed by this kid.
This also made him deeply dislike this kid, as all his previous efforts had gone to waste.