With the rise of my family, I can summon the Daoist Soldiers' Nest.

After saying that, the group headed towards Luoxia Peak, where the Hidden Martial Pavilion was located.

As one of the nine top-tier powers in the Northern Han Kingdom, the Qingyuan Sword Sect governs Wuwei County in the Northern Han Kingdom. The entire sect has more than 10,000 members, and the sect naturally occupies a vast area.

It is divided into five peaks: Wangchuan Peak, Lijian Peak, Tiezhen Peak, Luoxia Peak, and Zhuying Peak.

Wangchuan Peak is the residence of the sect leader and elders, as well as the sect's headquarters and council hall. Its high and open terrain allows for a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and rivers, facilitating the observation of enemy movements and the relay of orders.

Most importantly, the Sword Sect's Daoist soldiers' lair is also located on this peak.

Lin Ye and the other inner disciples lived on Lijian Peak, which was more than ten miles away from Luoxia Peak, where the Cangwu Pavilion was located. So the group used their footwork to travel.

Along the way, Lin Ye noticed that Liu Yingpeng, Liu Yingcheng, and Senior Brother Wang Qing, like himself, were also using the Cloud Stepping Step. The difference was that they had all mastered the Cloud Stepping Step.

Liu Yingping was light and agile, her steps graceful as a butterfly playing among flowers. As she dodged left and right, her toes touched the ground silently, and her clothes fluttered with her movements, revealing a sense of agility and skill. She should be a third-rate top-grade butterfly step, and she should have already mastered it.

Looking at his own Cloud Steps, which were nearing completion, it was no wonder they were able to pass the True Inheritance Trial.

Along the way, we encountered some fellow disciples. We greeted each other and chatted and laughed, which showed that the relationship between the disciples was quite harmonious. This is also what the Sword Sect has always advocated: harmony within the Sword Sect.

Although there will be competition, as inner disciples of a top-tier sect, everyone has a bright future, so there's no need to fight to the death.

Before long, we arrived at the foot of Lijian Peak and headed towards Zhuying Peak. Beyond Zhuying Peak was Luoxia Peak.

Bamboo Shadow Peak and Sword Sharpening Peak have similar environments, both covered with bamboo forests, creating a tranquil atmosphere conducive to focused practice. However, it is usually used as a residence for outer disciples and servants.

Upon arriving at Bamboo Shadow Peak, Lin Ye noticed that everyone's expressions had become serious and dignified. They no longer greeted the outer disciples dressed in gray, and instead traveled in silence.

"Senior Brother Lin, I heard you were injured. Is your injury getting better?" Just as a group of people arrived at the foot of Bamboo Shadow Peak and saw Sunset Peak in the distance.

Two men and one woman dressed in gray outer sect disciples emerged from the bamboo grove nearby. One of the men, a chubby one, loudly asked Lin Ye a question.

Lin Ye took a closer look and saw that one of the three was slightly overweight, and he was the one who had just spoken up to ask the question.

Another tall and thin man stood to the side. The two, one fat and one thin, one tall and one short, reminded Lin Ye of the fat and thin messengers in the novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" from his previous life.

However, Lin Ye knew that the two of them only looked like that, and there was no real connection between them.

The plain-looking woman with a slightly sallow complexion next to them was the skinny man's younger sister; they were Zhao Cheng and Tian Han's siblings.

Because these three people and Lin Ye all came from Xiang County in Wuwei Prefecture, and were all sons of powerful families in Xiang County, they had known each other since childhood. However, because of his relationship with Liu Zhenghua, an inner sect elder, he became an inner sect disciple, while they became outer sect disciples.

However, they have a good relationship on weekdays, after all, they are both under 20 years old and their thoughts are not that deep yet.

Lin Ye stopped in her tracks. "I'm feeling much better now. How have you all been lately?"

"Sigh, still the same old story, stuck at the lowest level, unable to cultivate internal energy," Zhao Cheng said with a worried expression. After a pause, he added, "I heard that Senior Brother is going to take on the role of an outer sect steward?"

"Yes, I failed the True Inheritance Trial and can only serve as an outer sect steward. I'll be returning to my hometown soon. Is there anything you'd like me to bring back? I'll visit your home then," Lin Ye said.

"No, no, you and your senior brothers have things to do, so go ahead and do your work. We'll be leaving now," Tian Yu said quickly, glancing at Wang Qing and the others, and pulled her brother Tian Han back.

Lin Ye didn't think much of it and turned to the others, saying, "Let's continue." Wang Qing, however, smiled knowingly at Tian Yu's hesitant expression.

Before long, the group arrived at Luoxia Peak. Luoxia Peak is mainly a place for planting spiritual plants, brewing medicinal wine and refining elixirs. It is close to a water source, has fertile land, and beautiful scenery in the evening, making it suitable for conditioning the body and teaching medical skills and pharmacology.

As a first-rate force, the Qingyuan Sword Sect possesses two third-rate lairs, two second-rate lairs, and one first-rate lair.

One of the top-tier nests is the "Sword-Winged Mantis," a symbol of the Sword Sect, while the other two second-tier nests are "Azure Blade Rider" and "Cultivating Spirit Farmer."

Among them, the Spirit Farmer is a production-type Daoist soldier who is good at planting spiritual plants. Why is it that after five years, Tian Han and the others are still stuck at the second-rate level while Lin Ye is already at the third-rate level?

Of course, qualifications have some influence, but a large part of it is because inner disciples can be supplied with a limited amount of third-rate spiritual plants as their daily diet.

Arriving at Zangwu Pavilion, a four-story tower-shaped building, we found ourselves atop Luoxia Peak.

After showing their identification tokens to the guards, the group entered the pavilion. The first floor mainly displayed low-level martial arts manuals, while the second floor displayed third-rate ones. The outer sect stewards were given the perk of choosing five martial arts manuals that were no higher than third-rate, so the group strolled around the first and second floors.

Before long, everyone gathered on the first floor. "I found a third-rate, top-grade martial arts manual called 'Eternal Spring Technique,' which can lay a solid foundation, nourish the body and mind, and prolong life," Liu Yingping said eagerly, trying to claim the skill.

"I also found a top-tier martial arts manual called 'Collapse Mountain Fist.' Every punch is powerful and heavy, and the technique contains methods for deflecting, borrowing, and converting force, allowing one to maximize their own power," Wang Qing followed up.

After listening to their conversation, Lin Ye pondered for a moment and then spoke.

"Junior sister and senior brother's suggestions are good, but I am going back to my hometown this time. The environment outside is not like that of the Sword Sect, where I can focus on practicing my skills and also develop my family."

While these two techniques are quite powerful, they are also quite difficult. Therefore, this time I plan to choose the easier one, mainly to prepare for the family. I don't need to focus too much on it myself, as I haven't fully mastered the three inner sect techniques yet.

As he spoke, Lin Ye led everyone to a bookshelf and picked up three books.

"I plan to choose three second-rate martial arts techniques: the Tiger Fist, the Rat Scurrying Step, and the Mountain Splitting Saber."

Some elders in the family, due to their advanced age, find it difficult to improve their cultivation level and have limited comprehension. They can enhance their combat power through these three martial arts.

Afterwards, Lin Ye led everyone to the second floor and picked up two more books.

"I plan to choose these two third-rate martial arts manuals: the low-grade third-rate 'Bone Forging Technique' and the mid-grade third-rate spear technique 'Shadow Piercing Spear'."

"Bone Forging Technique" is an introductory body-refining technique and the main training method for outer disciples. It primarily enhances physical strength and resistance to blows, focusing on tempering the body.

After all, a family is not like a sword sect; it doesn't have third-rate spiritual food resources. It can only break through to the third-rate level by training its body to generate internal energy from the inside out.

Lin Ye paused after seeing everyone nod.

"As for the 'Shadow Spear,' it's for my own use. Currently, the Northern Xiongnu frequently raid our borders, and our family has a long tradition of military service. Also, to avenge my father, I will likely join the army in the future. In the army, the spear is the most important weapon, so I chose this spear technique."

It emphasizes speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness, aiming for a single, decisive strike. Once mastered, the gun becomes so fast that even the afterimage of the spear tip is difficult to catch. It is also suitable for someone like me who is not physically imposing, has little strength, but is quick-witted.

"It seems Brother Lin already has a plan in mind. Strengthening the family and developing oneself is the right direction. Before coming here, Father was worried that you wouldn't be able to get back to the right mindset, but now you can rest assured," Liu Yingpeng, who had been silent all along, nodded and said.

The group registered at the entrance on the first floor. A disciple dressed in a blue robe, about 30 years old, was sitting at the registration desk.

Lin Ye took out the manual, handed it to the man, looked around, and then signed his name.

The setting sun casts a golden glow, and twilight descends.

The group walked down the mountain along the stone path, which was tinged with the colors of the sunset, their shadows stretched long in the dappled light.

Lin Ye walked at the back of the group. His gaze seemed to be drawn into the clouds on the mountaintop, and he was unwilling to look away for a long time.

The rosy clouds that filled the sky, like burning brocade or the breath of a fire dragon, enveloped the entire Sunset Peak in a warm and magnificent farewell.

"This scene... I'm afraid we'll never see it again."

Lin Ye looked at Luoxia Peak and sighed.

For a moment, everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

"What was Brother Lin looking at when he was registering? He even seemed to be spacing out for a while?" Liu Yingping finally broke the silence.

"I was thinking, shouldn't there be an elder to register me? And then they would give me guidance on the cultivation method I choose?" Lin Ye said, expressing his thoughts, which was how it always seemed in novels.

"Hahaha," everyone burst into laughter after hearing that.

"Junior Brother Lin is focused on martial arts and ignores everything else. He has chosen such a big thing as martial arts, which is related to his lifelong development. No one else dares to give him advice."

I had heard before that an elder from another sect had done something like that, and later several disciples who had been instructed by him came to him.

"They said that the secret manuals he taught couldn't be mastered successfully, wasting their time, and demanded compensation, so no one dared to teach them anymore," Wang Qing said with a smile.

"Haha, I was overthinking it," Lin Ye laughed. "You can't just use the advice in novels randomly. Didn't I hear news about people being sued for giving advice on choosing license plate numbers in my past life? Let alone something as important as this," Lin Ye thought to himself.