Fairy Eye

"Friends? When did you get friends?" Old Yan looked Han Lin and Tang Chuan up and down, his face showing surprise.

"What, can't I have friends?"

"Hehe, it seems you've really come to your senses." Old Yan smiled with relief. "Alright, since you're your friend, I'll be frank with you."

"I've found some clues about your parents' deaths; apparently, they were betrayed."

"Betrayed? Who?!"

"Zhao Changping".

"Zhao Changping? You mean Zhao Changping, the uncle of Zhao Ruiling, the current deacon of the Cultivation Hall?" Tang Chuan asked, his eyes narrowing.

"That's right."

Old Master Yan nodded and said, "Back then, your parents went out on a mission with him. The three of them were chased by a group of demonic cultivators. They escaped into a cave and unexpectedly discovered a bowl-shaped treasure! After discussion, Zhao Changping was put in temporary custody."

"Later, the cave was surrounded. Zhao Changping used the excuse of going out to lure away the pursuers, but he secretly ran away. He also secretly spread the news that your parents were hidden in the cave to the demonic pursuers, which ultimately led to your parents' death."

Old Yan paused for a moment, then continued.

"Furthermore, I've heard that Zhao Changping was able to become the Sixth Elder's disciple because he presented that precious bowl to the Sixth Elder. And since then, he has never gone out to do missions again. With the Sixth Elder's help, he secured a stable job as a steward of the Cultivation Techniques Pavilion."

Precious bowl.

The Demonic Path.

Han Lin, oblivious to Tang Chuan's horribly grim expression, secretly rejoiced: "Could that so-called treasure bowl be the Blood Spirit Bowl that the Blood-Dried Old Monster spoke of?"

If that's the case, this news would be of great help to me.

They didn't mention taking the bowl out.

When the three-year period is up, tell the old man withered blood about this matter, and at least there will be an explanation, right?

Thinking of this, Han Lin completely relaxed. The thing he had been worried about had made progress, and he no longer had to worry about it every day.

"Tang Chuan, although I have told you about this matter, you must not act rashly. Not to mention that Zhao Changping now has the Sixth Elder as his backer, his own cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Refining is not something you can handle."

Seeing Tang Chuan's gloomy expression, Elder Yan gave him a serious reminder.

"Don't worry, Elder Yan, I understand. But do you have any evidence?" Tang Chuan came back to his senses, his expression gradually returning to normal.

"Evidence? No. If there were solid evidence, I would have handed it over to the Enforcement Hall long ago." Old Yan shook his head.

"Then you..."

"I heard it from someone else. That person said that when he was out training, he overheard two demonic cultivators discussing this matter in a market town for rogue cultivators. Combined with the fact that Zhao Changping presented the treasure, he felt that it was most likely true. But it's just one side of the story and can't be used as valid evidence."

"Is that so?"

Tang Chuan nodded. "I understand. Thank you so much for telling me all this. I will never forget this kindness!"

Old Yan waved his hand: "Hey, why bring this up? Back in the day, your father and I were close friends who could talk about anything. If it weren't for that, why would I bother with such trivial matters?"

"Hmm. Elder Yan, let's not talk about that. Brother Han and I came here today actually to ask for a task. Do you have any recommendations?"

Tang Chuan suppressed his hatred and changed the subject.

"Want to take on a mission? I do have a few good ones here, you can take a look." Old Yan opened the ledger and spread it on the table.

Upon hearing this, Han Lin and Tang Chuan quickly went over to them.

Collecting Beast Blood: Early stage: Beast blood, 5 points of contribution for one pound; Mid-stage: Beast blood, 10 points of contribution for one pound; Late stage: Beast blood, 50 points of contribution for one pound...

Collecting Elixirs: Priced based on the item, minimum contribution of ten points per item.

Collecting ore: ...

Han Lin slowly scanned the ledger and found that the left page was full of resource collection tasks.

The price per unit looks pretty good, but the only problem is that the mission location is not inside the sect, but requires leaving the sect and going on an adventure outside.

This is not appropriate for them at present.

The tasks on the right-hand page appear much safer, as they all take place within the sect. For example, guarding an elder's herb garden or assisting in an office.

However, compared to the task of going out to find resources, the contribution is much lower. At most, one can earn two or three thousand contribution points a year, and there is no freedom involved.

"I suggest you don't aim too high. Take on some sect missions first, and wait until you reach the fourth level of Qi Refining before taking on training missions. That would be more prudent," Elder Yan advised.

"Brother Han, what do you think?" Tang Chuan turned to look at Han Lin.

"I haven't decided yet, Brother Tang, you can have it first."

Han Lin learned something about the Blood Spirit Bowl from their conversation, which made him feel more relaxed and less anxious.

"Oh well."

Tang Chuan stared at the ledger for a few moments, and finally, on Elder Yan's advice, chose the task of guarding the medicine garden, which would earn him two hundred contribution points per month.

According to Elder Yan, although this mission doesn't contribute much, the location is in the Northern Territory, where the spiritual energy is much richer than in the Southern Territory. One can take advantage of the opportunity to cultivate while guarding the herb garden, and the spiritual energy absorbed can be worth a lot of spirit stones.

"Brother Han, have you decided which mission you're going to take?" Tang Chuan asked Han Lin after registering.

"Let's go. I'm not ready to take on any missions for now." Han Lin shook his head and turned to walk outside.

"Not taking on the mission? Brother Han, the key to cultivation is perseverance. The fourth level is much more difficult than the first three. If you don't work hard, you may be stuck in the early stage of Qi Refining for life." Tang Chuan followed him outside, kindly reminding him as they walked.

"Thank you for reminding me, Brother Tang. I understand."

Han Lin actually had his own plans. Going on missions outside was too dangerous, and missions within the sect didn't contribute much, plus they weren't very free.

According to the rules for disciples, besides taking on tasks, formal disciples actually have another way to make money.

It means learning a skill.

Han Lin planned to go back and think about it to see if he could start from this angle.

"Alright! Take care, Brother Han. I'm going to the Northern Territory for a mission and won't be returning to Galaxy Valley. Farewell."

Seeing that Han Lin wouldn't listen to his advice, Tang Chuan was somewhat disappointed. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Han Lin and then walked towards the post station by the square.

He thought Han Lin was unambitious and complacent.

Han Lin didn't pay any attention, glanced at the Yinxian Hall across the street, and went straight back to the Milky Way Valley.

We haven't even gotten home yet.

From afar, they could see two stern-looking young men dressed in dark red law enforcement uniforms standing at the entrance of their courtyard, scrutinizing them.

Enforcement Hall?

Han Lin frowned, quickly walked towards the two men, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked, "What brings you two senior brothers here?"

"You're Han Lin?"

The young man on the right looked Han Lin up and down and said coldly.

"Yes."

Han Lin thought and thought, but he didn't know what he had done wrong. Could it be that Zhao Ruiling's matter had been exposed?

The young man on the right said in a deep voice, "I am acting on the orders of the deputy hall master to investigate this group of people who are participating in the assessment. I ask for your cooperation, Junior Brother Han."

Isn't this Zhao Ruiling's problem?

Han Lin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, puzzled, "Senior brother, what are you investigating?"