Immortality Begins With Internal Breathing-Chapter 310: Entering (II)
Huff~.
Lin Zheyu let out a long breath and suppressed the shock in his heart. "Yes."
"Next, I will ask, and you will answer," said Elder Yang, nodding calmly.
"This disciple understands," replied Lin Zheyu, feeling somewhat tense. Under the shroud of this mysterious power, he thought that nothing about him could be concealed.
"Name."
"Lin Zheyu."
"Origin."
"North... huu... may I not say it?"
Lin Zheyu wanted to say that he came from the northern lands, but he could not speak it. Under the influence of that inexplicable power, he was unable to utter any falsehood.
"You may." Elder Yang nodded. He had promised Lin Zheyu long ago that he would not pursue his origins or past.
"Age." Elder Yang continued.
"Not over sixty." Lin Zheyu flushed and forced out those words.
"Hehe. There is no need to hide here. From now on, the Wuji Sect will be your greatest support. Whatever natural talent and aptitude you possess, simply show it."
Elder Yang smiled and did not pursue the clever wording in Lin Zheyu's answer.
He picked up his brush and wrote fifty in the records. He had some guesses about Lin Zheyu's true age and was certain it was not the fifty-eight Lin Zheyu implied. Elder Yang suspected it was under fifty. He did not dwell further on the matter of age and continued questioning him.
"Have you ever betrayed your sect?"
"Never."
"Have you ever repaid kindness with enmity, acted out of vengeance, committed acts devoid of conscience, or committed grave crimes?"
"Never."
"When you stepped forward to save Li Mengqi of the Li Family, were you acting under someone's instruction, and for what purpose?" Elder Yang continued.
Clearly, they had investigated Lin Zheyu's deeds very thoroughly.
"I was not instructed by anyone. However, I did indeed have another purpose in saving Li Mengqi. Martial cultivation resources are monopolized by esteemed families and sects. This disciple heard that Li Mengqi came from the Li Family and wished to use her to make contact with the circles of esteemed families and obtain subsequent cultivation techniques," Lin Zheyu said. That was truly what he had thought at the time.
"Why did you not join another sect?" Elder Yang asked curiously.
"Because I had not encountered a suitable one for the time being. I originally planned to go to Wu'an City to take the assessment when the Bull Demon Sect recruited disciples," Lin Zheyu explained.
"Fortunately, you did not go. Otherwise, that foolish bull would have gained an advantage this time," Elder Yang muttered softly after hearing this.
He nodded with satisfaction. So far, Lin Zheyu's answers matched his judgment of Lin Zheyu's character and conduct.
"Twice, you came into conflict with the Pei Family and the Tang Family because of the Ink Fox you raised, placing yourself in danger. Speak of your considerations at the time," Elder Yang continued.
"That Ink Fox is named Little Black. This disciple brought it from my hometown..."
Time slowly passed as Elder Yang asked many questions. Before the patriarch's statue, Lin Zheyu was affected by that mysterious power and was completely unable to give answers that went against the facts or his own heart.
"Very good. You have passed the Heart Questioning Trial. As long as you sign this contract, you will become an initiation disciple of the Wuji Sect," Elder Yang said with a smile.
He was very satisfied with Lin Zheyu's answers during the Heart Questioning Trial. Lin Zheyu was indeed a person of loyalty and feeling and had no ties to hostile forces or the powers hidden in the darkness of Great Wei.
Lin Zheyu picked up the parchment. He did not know what kind of hide it was made from, but it felt excellent, even softer and more delicate than silk. Written upon it in the official script of Great Wei was the content of the contract. The restrictions were not many, mainly binding the disciple from betraying the sect, killing fellow disciples, or divulging sect secrets and techniques.
"Alright. But how do I sign this?" Lin Zheyu asked.
"Just drip a drop of blood onto it," Elder Yang said, handing over a dagger.
Taking the dagger, he forcefully cut a small wound on his index finger and let the blood drip onto the parchment contract. In an instant, Lin Zheyu felt his mind sway as a mysterious force surged into his body and vanished without a trace.
"That will do. Do you have anything else to ask?" Elder Yang said with a smile as he put away the contract.
"Yes, this disciple has some questions. The Heart Questioning just now, and this contract, should not belong to the domain of martial cultivation, right?" Lin Zheyu voiced the doubt in his heart.
"Indeed, they do not. There are immortals in this world. You must have had your suspicions before, right?" Elder Yang said with a smile.
Lin Zheyu nodded heavily. Immortal cultivation secret arts, yaos, demons, living corpses, and the formation methods used to nurture living corpses in the secret chamber of Daba Mountain all pointed to the extraordinary nature of this world. Yet up to now, he had not encountered a legendary immortal cultivator.
"The Heart Questioning just now and the contract you signed involve methods of the Immortal Dao. With your current strength, it is still too early to touch upon the secrets of this level. When you one day step into the Grandmaster realm, you will be able to learn the hidden truths of this world," Elder Yang said with a smile.
Ignoring Lin Zheyu's thirst for knowledge, he waved his hand and summoned a Wuji Sect disciple.
"Liu Gang, take Lin Zheyu to register," Elder Yang said. He handed the written letter to Lin Zheyu and waved them away.
Holding the token, Lin Zheyu felt somewhat speechless. Why did these people always like to say only half of what they meant?
"Senior Brother Lin, this way please," Liu Gang said respectfully.
He was an outer sect disciple. He had to address all inner sect disciples as senior brothers and call the important figures masters.
"Alright." Lin Zheyu nodded and followed him to the Guangming Hall, the place responsible for registering sect disciples.
Outside Guangming Hall, sect disciples stood guard. Lin Zheyu handed over the token and, after it was verified, entered the hall.
"Senior Brother, please wait here for a moment. I will go ask who the duty lord is today," said Liu Gang.
After about ten minutes, he jogged back and led Lin Zheyu into a side hall. Inside, a middle-aged woman sat behind a desk. Though marked by time, she still retained a graceful charm.
"My Lord, this senior brother is an inner sect disciple recruited by Lord Yang. I brought him here to register," Liu Gang said respectfully.
Hearing this, the beautiful woman examined Lin Zheyu with curiosity. She had heard that the Wuji Sect had recruited an external martial artist with good talent. Seeing him for the first time today, she had not expected him to be so young.
"Senior, this is the letter given by Elder Yang." Lin Zheyu stepped forward and handed over the letter written by Elder Yang.
The beautiful woman glanced at Lin Zheyu and said with a smile, "Why call me senior? Although you have not formally taken a master yet, you are now listed under Senior Brother Baizhong. You should call me Martial Aunt."
"Yes. Greetings to you, Martial Aunt." Lin Zheyu immediately corrected himself.
"Lin Zheyu, fifty years old, from Beirong City in the northern lands, a peak Marrow Refining realm martial artist, who has comprehended Dominance true intent... Mm, somewhat interesting," the beautiful woman murmured softly with a smile as she read the contents of the letter.
Hearing her murmur, Lin Zheyu showed a hint of surprise. He had not expected Elder Yang to record the false information he had previously given into the records, though the age was written a bit younger as fifty.
"Little fellow, how did you maintain your appearance so well? Share the method with me, and you will not lack benefits," said the beautiful woman with a smile. Even powerful martial artists were still very concerned about their appearance.
"This is something I was born with. This disciple does not know any method for maintaining appearance," replied Lin Zheyu, shaking his head.
"Then forget it. This is your identity token. The first day of each month is the sect assembly. Remember to attend on the first of next month. Your inner sect disciple status will be announced to all sect members that day, along with your duty assignment," said the beautiful woman as she tossed over an identity token.
"Yes. Many thanks, Martial Aunt. May this disciple now enter the sect Library Pavilion to borrow technique manuals?" Lin Zheyu asked impatiently.
Originally, he had planned to go with Huang Youwei to the black market to see if he could find a suitable concealment technique. Unexpectedly, before he even went, Elder Yang had already arranged an inner sect disciple status for him. As for formally taking a master, that would have to wait until Sect Master Huang Baizhong returned.
"Of course you may. However, you currently have no contributions, so you can only borrow some of the technique manuals. Once you formally become Senior Brother's disciple, however, even without contribution points, you will be able to read most technique manuals. However, Senior Brother Baizhong will not return so soon. You may first go to the Library Pavilion and borrow the contents of Azure Tide Boundless True Technique up to the Force Transformation realm to cultivate. When Senior Brother Baizhong returns, he will pass you the complete true technique," said the beautiful woman.
"Yes, I understand. Thank you for the guidance, Martial Aunt. I will take my leave first."
Lin Zheyu cupped his hands in salute and left the registration office.
Watching Lin Zheyu's departing figure, curiosity appeared on the beautiful woman's face as she thought, He looks like a fine little fellow. To be favored by both Elder Yang and Senior Brother Baizhong, his aptitude and talent must be exceptional. I just wonder who is stronger when compared to that genius disciple from the Wuling City branch of the War God Sect.
