Witch, please have some self-respect!

By this time, many cultivators had already arrived at the manor, and they were gathered in different places to talk.

Some wore the holy robes of the Holy Ancestor, which were yellow and brown, while others dressed casually, distinguished by the blood river pattern embroidered on their chests.

There were also people from the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, wearing badges on their chests that symbolized their entry into the auxiliary cultivation stage; most of them were spirit plant masters and alchemists.

The main hall of the cave dwelling was surrounded by Master Xie, while the outer area was filled with inner disciples and second-level auxiliary cultivators.

The group of people guarding the center were probably of similar status to Master Xie, either third-level auxiliary cultivators or sect elders.

Outside the main hall, most of the outer disciples and first-level auxiliary cultivators gathered, their status and position clearly distinguished.

Seeing this, Shen Yun roughly understood why they had been called here.

At the bottom.

As they passed the main hall, one of the field guards couldn't help but glance inside a few more times. Instantly, his face turned ashen, sweat beaded on his forehead, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

Dozens of Blood Sea Realm experts gathered in the main hall, along with elders of even higher ranks.

Even without deliberately displaying an imposing aura, these field guards couldn't withstand it.

Seeing this, Shen Yun didn't dare to look any longer.

I wonder if Feng Luoyi has arrived yet.

The powerful figures inside glanced at them and, finding them to be a group of field guards, didn't bother to look any further and withdrew their gaze.

"Don't look too much!"

Led by a disciple, the group arrived at a spacious area with many tables and chairs scattered around.

Clearly, this was where they held their banquet, located at the very bottom of the table.

The disciple asked Elder Liu and two respected field guards to arrange seating, then turned and walked toward the banquet in the main hall.

"Sit here, eat and drink well. This isn't a place for us to build relationships."

Some people still wanted to wander around, but a dignified old man among the field guards stepped forward to stop them and arranged for everyone to sit down.

Shen Yun understood this principle, and simply sipped his tea silently, with no intention of wandering off.

The essence of human interaction is the exchange of benefits and mutual benefit; relationships without the exchange of benefits lack a foundation.

He can form mutually beneficial relationships with other members of the Lingnongfang, but he will not have any involvement with the disciples of the Holy Sect.

Don't force yourself to blend into circles that don't belong to you.

If you really build a relationship with him, it's because you're after his true teachings.

Shen Yun has a sound transmission stone, but he can't use it carelessly, as that would diminish his relationship with Feng Luoyi.

When the people guarding the fields arranged the banquet, Shen Yun, despite his low strength, was not underestimated.

Those who guard the superior spiritual fields are seated at the three tables at the very front.

As arranged by Old Liu, the three people from the same alley sat at the same table as before.

Old Liu was just a step away from becoming a Spirit Plant Master, and he held considerable prestige among the field guards.

The people at the table knew each other; they had met while guarding the spirit fields. They were talking quietly as they looked towards the main hall.

Shen Yun and Qiao Niang were both sipping tea, listening quietly.

Who is favored by which elder, and who works with which true disciple?

Those who can guard the sacred fields are more or less related to the Holy Sect.

Shen Yun was new to the area, but he gleaned a great deal of information about the Holy Sect from the people at the table, gaining some understanding of it.

The Holy Sect also has different responsibilities.

The sect leader doesn't manage affairs much; the nine true elders are high above, deciding 99% of the affairs of the Holy Sect.

In terms of implementation, the Holy Sect has five main halls: the Hall of Law Enforcement, the Hall of Missions, the Hall of Dharma Transmission, the Hall of Internal Affairs, and the Hall of External Affairs.

Each hall has a hall master and several ordinary elders, followed by stewards and inner disciples.

The Spirit Field Management Office where Shen Yun and his group were located belonged to the Internal Affairs Hall, and most of the elders and inner disciples who came to offer their birthday wishes today were from there.

In addition, the fifty-three true disciples of the Holy Sect were not apprenticed to ordinary elders, but to the nine true elders.

The young lady's importance in Shen Yun's heart has increased considerably.

This is a golden thigh!

According to them, there are factions between the True Elders and the Five Great Halls.

But it wasn't Shen Yun and the other field guards' turn to take sides, and everyone got along quite well.

A commotion arose from the entrance, and a highly respected monk from within the sect appeared.

"The Fairy Qingzhi has also arrived."

"Senior Sister Qingzhi..."

Shen Yun looked in the direction of the sound and saw Bao Yifeng leading the way, followed by a graceful female cultivator in a flowing fairy dress.

She was all smiles, her skin was fair and smooth like jade soaked in a stream, and two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks when she smiled, making her sweet and charming.

Behind the female cultivator were several female outer sect disciples.

Shen Yun unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure among them.

"Feng Baixuan".

A thought flashed through his mind: Could this fairy Qingzhi represent Feng Luoyi?

"On behalf of Senior Sister Feng, Qingzhi wishes Elder Xie a happy 280th birthday. With the Demon Slaying Ceremony approaching, Senior Sister Feng has been hunting demons in the wilderness on her master's orders and is unable to come in person to offer her birthday wishes, which she deeply regrets."

A few days ago, Senior Sister Feng unexpectedly obtained a jade bamboo with dragon scales growing on it, and specially sent me to deliver it as a congratulatory gift.

In the main hall, Fairy Qingzhi spoke in a clear voice, took out a well-sealed jade box, and handed it over.

"With the Demon-Slaying Festival approaching, the hunt is even more important."

Elder Xie didn't take it to heart. The true disciple was of equal status to the Fifth Hall Elder, and even slightly superior.

The thought is what counts.

He took the jade box and opened it with curiosity. A refreshing fragrance instantly filled the cave, and even Shen Yun and the others could smell the exotic aroma.

It instantly ignited the most primal desires within me.

They all craned their necks to look in that direction, but unfortunately they could only see a cluster of jade-green light; nothing else could be seen.

"It is actually a rare, mutated medicinal herb that has been around for a hundred years, giving birth to the essence of the spirit tree. True disciple Feng is very thoughtful. I will definitely remember it."

Elder Xie was overjoyed and quickly closed the jade box.

He then disregarded the birthday banquet ceremony, gave a few instructions, and insisted on personally going to the herb garden to plant the spirit bamboo.

Afterwards, Fairy Qingzhi stayed in the main hall and took the seat of honor, while the female cultivators she brought did not overstep their bounds and sat down at the banquet table at the entrance.

Feng Baixuan changed her attitude and even came to greet Shen Yun.

After she joined the Holy Sect, she was taken care of by Fairy Qingzhi and followed her around to do errands in her spare time.

Feng Lei and Feng Dian were exempted from the assessment and successfully joined the Holy Sect, and are now working hard.

They had already entered the advanced stage, and with the blessing of Feng Luoyi, they broke through to the mid-stage of the Body Nourishing realm a few days ago.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yun briefly explained his own situation and indicated that the spirit vine passed down by Feng Zhen was in good condition.

"So Brother Shen is guarding the fields for the true disciple of Feng. My apologies for my oversight."

Seeing this, some of his classmates who were unaware of the situation became much warmer to him.

Most of these people are similar to Lin Qiaoniang, either benefiting from their ancestors' influence or being acquainted with the Lingtian Management Office.

Those who could be directly related to the true lineage are probably only Shen Yun and the two people at the other table.

Soon after most of the guests had arrived, it was time for Elder Xie's disciples and grand-disciples to offer their congratulations and gifts.

The variety of rare and precious treasures was overwhelming, and Shen Yun and the others were dazzled by the sight.

Even the cheapest one is worth several thousand Originium.

It's clear that Elder Xie invited these field guards here just to provide background entertainment and didn't care about the birthday gifts they brought.

"Wishing our revered master eternal happiness, longevity as long as the heavens, and boundless progress for thousands of generations to come."

Bao Yifeng's birthday wishes at the banquet were a pleasant surprise.

Although Elder Xie said he couldn't accept it, the smile that kept appearing on his lips made him look very happy.

"Copy and use it immediately!"

Shen Yun clicked his tongue in amazement. Bao Yifeng must have heard what he said earlier.

And do all demonic sects like this kind of blessing?