Ya Sang and Yan Feng hid behind Wang Xu, and the other three youths subtly stepped back, standing behind Wang Xu.
Among those present, Wang Xu was a First Class Earth Level Martial Artist, with the strongest power, naturally taking the lead.
"A First Class Earth Level Martial Artist? The strength of these newly arrived outer layer disciples is quite formidable. Are they aiming for a spot among the top ten outer layer disciples?"
A man around thirty years old, with a monkey-like appearance, squinted as he spoke.
Wang Xu glanced casually.
The martial artists gathered were all dressed in blue, with varying levels of strength.
The monkey-like man before them was a Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist.
Behind him were more than a dozen Mortal Level martial artists.
"What's your name?"
The monkey-like man asked Wang Xu, who was the strongest.
There was no admiration or respect for the strong in his expression, seemingly not taking Wang Xu seriously.
Wang Xu remained silent.
The new youths also stayed silent.
"Not talking? Fine, since you're newcomers, as older members, we naturally have to teach you the rules of the Kunlong outer layer."
The monkey-like man snorted, "Each of you hand over thirty thousand silver taels as a meeting gift to the senior brothers of the outer layer, as well as a tribute to Brother Yi Long."
Thirty thousand silver taels!
Hearing this number, except for Wang Xu, the other youths were all stunned.
Although they came from prominent families and carried some silver banknotes and silver taels.
But no matter how much, it would be impossible to have such a huge sum as thirty thousand taels, which is neither a large nor a small amount for a great family, let alone for these youths under twenty?
"Senior Brother, we... we didn't bring that much money..."
A youth in brown clothing said bitterly.
"Didn't bring it? Anyone entering the outer layer would come from reputable families, would you really not bring any money?"
The monkey-like man squinted, giving a cold laugh.
Slap!
Suddenly, a Mortal Level Ninth Layer martial artist next to him quickly stepped forward and slapped the brown-clothed youth to the ground.
Faced with such humiliation, the brown-clothed youth was indignant but could do nothing, as he was only a Sixth Layer martial artist, powerless against a Ninth Layer martial artist.
He could only swallow his anger.
"You..."
His companion, furious, shouted, "You're just bullying us too much! When we return to Fangyang Main City, I'll make sure my grandfather kills you!"
Slap!
Before the words finished, the Mortal Level Ninth Layer martial artist backhanded him, leaving his mouth full of blood, sprawling on the ground.
"Hmph! What's this nonsense about Fangyang Main City? This is Kunlong Martial Sect, and in this sect, you must follow the sect's rules. Even if your City Lord came, it would be the same outcome!"
The monkey-like man snorted.
Then, he shifted his gaze to Wang Xu.
"Considering you're a First Class Earth Level martial artist, you only need to offer ten thousand silver taels as a meeting gift to Brother Yi Long."
The monkey-like man's face was filled with pride and arrogance as he spoke.
As a Third Class Earth Level martial artist, he didn't regard a First Class Earth Level martial artist highly.
Clearly, the "Brother Yi Long" he mentioned must be a powerful martial artist, far above Wang Xu, which made him so brazen.
"No."
Wang Xu's reply was very concise.
His expression remained unchanged, with no ripple in his eyes.
"Newcomer, I'm reminding you because I know it's not easy to reach this realm in your cultivation. Don't think that being a First Class Earth Level martial artist allows you to act without fear among the outer layer disciples. Among the thousands of outer layer disciples, there are at least a hundred First Class Earth Level martial artists!"
The monkey-like man's eyes were malicious, "Even those at the bottom rank could easily deal with you! If you're wise, hand over the meeting gift obediently, or else after I report to Brother Yi Long, it won't just be about ten thousand silver taels."
His words were full of threat.
Wang Xu didn't look at him, directly leading the timid Ya Sang and Yan Feng towards the outer layer Affairs Hall.
The monkey-like man squinted his eyes, watching Wang Xu leave in silence, a trace of malice flashing in his gaze.
As Ya Sang passed in front of him, the monkey-like man's eyes lit up.
What a beautiful girl!
At the same time, he noticed that Ya Sang had no trace of cultivation, merely an ordinary, most average human.
Thinking of this, the monkey-like man chuckled and wore a lecherous grin, reaching out to touch Ya Sang's rear.
Wang Xu's body paused.
He suddenly turned his head, a terrifying killing intent erupting in his cold gaze!
Bang!
A body flew back like a kite with a broken string.
Wow...
The monkey-like man spat out several mouthfuls of blood, a large, conspicuous shoe print on his face, the precise force causing his head to feel as if repeatedly pounded by heavy hammers, unbearably painful.
The Kunlong Martial Sect cannot tolerate killing, whether inner or outer layer, violating this rule results in expulsion from the sect at best, or being killed on the spot at worst!
This was the strictest rule, and the most emphasized by Brother Xing.
Thus, Wang Xu controlled his kick with appropriate force.
"Brother Bi Qi!"
Seeing this scene, the blue-clad martial artists following the monkey-like man exclaimed.
"You... you dare to hit me... fine... very well... I will make you pay for this!"
Bi Qi's face was filled with an uncontrollable ferocity, as if he wanted to swallow Wang Xu alive.
A flash of hidden killing intent flickered in Wang Xu's eyes.
If it weren't for the sect's regulations, Wang Xu wouldn't hesitate to kill this person on the spot.
"Wang Xu..."
Ya Sang was so anxious that she was about to cry.
Grasping Wang Xu's sleeve tightly, Ya Sang's expression was one of fear and tension.
It was clear that this Senior Brother Bi Qi was no ordinary figure; even in the presence of someone as significant as Wang Xu, he showed no fear, definitely indicating a strong background.
Now, Wang Xu had offended Senior Brother Bi Qi just after entering the sect for her sake, and Ya Sang began to regret following Wang Xu, feeling she would only bring disaster upon him!
Standing aside, Yan Feng clenched his fists tightly, looking at Senior Brother Bi Qi with angry eyes.
Yan Feng had clearly seen Bi Qi's actions earlier from behind but had no time to help Ya Sang fend them off.
Fortunately, there was Young Master Wang present.
His father had always said that no matter the cost, he should follow Young Master Wang, that only by sticking with him could he make a name for himself in the outer layer!
"Let's go."
Wang Xu said softly, leading Ya Sang and Yan Feng toward the Affairs Hall of the outer layer.
The other three youngsters looked at Senior Brother Bi Qi with a hint of satisfaction and quickly followed Wang Xu's steps.
"Wang Xu, First Class Earth Level Martial Artist."
"Ya Sang, No Realm."
"Yan Feng, Fourth Layer Martial Artist."
"Fang Xiang, Sixth Layer Martial Artist."
"..."
The person in charge of the outer layer's Affairs Hall handed each of them an iron token, giving Wang Xu a special second glance when handing him his.
He seemed quite astonished that Wang Xu had reached the First Class Earth Level Martial Artist status.
The iron tokens contained primordial power, recording each person's personal information, serving as their identity credentials.
"You've just entered the outer layer as lower-class disciples, each of you can only receive three Qi Blood Pills per month. After you complete the sect's tasks and earn a certain number of task points, your identity level can be promoted, and you'll receive more cultivation resources each month."
Senior Brother Xing had already explained this to Wang Xu and the others; repeating it again was just a formality.
Lower-class disciples receive three Qi Blood Pills each month and reside in dilapidated straw huts. The cultivation sites have sparse spiritual qi, far from the pure and rich atmosphere they had imagined.
New disciples are also granted an intermediate martial technique.
But to those hailing from prestigious families, who cultivate only the most advanced martial techniques, such an intermediate martial technique is seen as beneath them.
"Yan Feng, take the Qi Blood Pill and cultivate peacefully."
Wang Xu said.
"Yes, Young Master Wang."
Following his father's instructions, Yan Feng was very obedient to Wang Xu.
"Ya Sang, I will help you first with purifying and refining your body, so you can become a true martial artist."
With a gentle flick of his sleeve, Wang Xu caused the dingy straw hut to be swept away by an invisible wave, clearing away all dust and cobwebs.
Purifying and refining a mortal's body requires the aid of spirit medicine.
However, Wang Xu had brought some rather precious spirit medicine with him, which would be counterproductive if used on Ya Sang.
So, Wang Xu divided one-tenth of the three Qi Blood Pills he had just received for Ya Sang to take.
The primary effect of Qi Blood Pills is to invigorate the qi and blood and enhance cultivation progress.
The use of Qi Blood Pills is not restricted by level or realm; they are effective for both Mortal Level and Earth Level, thus having universal value.
"Now, follow my guidance; control your body, perceive your flesh, and merge the pill's medicinal power into your body."
Wang Xu began to carefully guide Ya Sang.
The outer layer's disciples' residences in Kunlong are divided into four layers.
The first layer is for lower-class disciples residing in the most dilapidated straw huts.
The straw huts are numerous and occupy a large area.
The second layer houses middle-class disciples in relatively comfortable wooden houses.
To be promoted to a middle-class disciple, one must at least reach the Mortal Level's Ninth Layer.
The third layer is the residence of the high-class disciples, featuring cozy and comfortable brick houses, far superior to the first two layers.
To reside in these brick houses, one must have at least reached the Earth Level as a martial artist.
The Fourth Layer is the core of the disciples' residences.
This layer has only ten luxurious big houses, each occupying square kilometers, with even independent courtyards.
But only the revered ten outer layer disciples can reside in these ten luxury houses.
Each outer layer disciple is a First Class Earth Level Martial Artist, very close to a Celestial Level martial artist.
Once they break through to the Celestial Level, they can directly enter the inner layer, enjoying better treatment and nurturing!
Within this core, in a luxurious house marked with the symbol "ten," a miserable figure knelt before a young man in blue, loudly scolding.
"... He relies on being a First Class Earth Level Martial Artist, totally disregarding us junior brothers. Brother Yi Long, look at my face; that's his handiwork!"
Senior Brother Bi Qi shouted, "Brother Yi Long, by treating me this way, he's completely disregarding your authority; you must stand up for me!"
"What's his name?"
The young man in blue asked.
"I have already checked at the Affairs Hall, his name is Wang Xu!"
Bi Qi replied immediately.
"Not giving a 'greeting gift'? Arrange a 'good task' for him at the Affairs Hall. I'll show him the rules of the outer layer!"
The young man in blue said coldly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for Recommendation and Monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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