Hearing that there was another chance, the monk who failed the examination regained hope.
The elder said: "Monks who are skilled in talisman making, formations, alchemy, weapon casting, animal taming, cultivation and other skills can sign up for additional examinations later. If they pass the additional examinations, they can also become outer disciples of our sect. .”
"Those who have passed the assessment can choose to stay and watch, or they can choose to follow Elder Zhao and Elder Chang to the Qiongju Enclave, where the outer disciples are stationed."
Tang Zhile and the others discussed whether to leave or stay, and finally decided unanimously - ask Yin Xueze.
Zhao Jinxu quietly tugged on Yin Xueze's sleeve. Yin Xueze glanced at him and said to Tang Zhile and others: "I'll stay, you go."
Tang Zhile: "Why?"
Yin Xueze: "You are too noisy."
Everyone: "..."
Zhao Jinxu smiled and pulled Yin Xueze towards the venue for the additional test of the formation, and found a position with a wide view to wait and watch.
Tang Zhile asked Jing Yingrong: "Fellow Taoist Jing, what are your plans?"
Jing Yingrong: "Go to Qiongju."
Tang Zhile: "Then let's go together!"
Jing Yingrong: "Okay."
…
Qiongju Enclave.
Qiongju Enclave is located above the clouds. It is one of the many peaks and islands guarding Taiyue Mountain, and is one of the largest among them.
Qiongju enclave has mountains and seas. The land part is in the shape of a crescent moon, and it looks like a giant spreading its arms and embracing an inland sea. The inland sea is called Yaohai, which occupies half of the area of the enclave. The sea is dotted with islands of all sizes, and the scenery is breathtaking.
There are two big cities on the land, one is Tianqiu and the other is Jingui, located at both ends of the crescent moon. The middle is where the outer disciples live and practice life.
The two elders Zhao and Chang took the group to an open area in the living area. Several outer sect disciples were already waiting here, and when they saw Elder Zhao and others, they made a respectful greeting in an orderly manner.
Elder Zhao said: "You can first get familiar with the environment here. If you don't understand anything, just ask these senior sisters and brothers, or you can also ask the deacon."
Elder Chang added: "When the additional examinations are completed and the last batch of people are selected, an initiation ceremony will be held for you."
The two elders gave a few words of advice and then left. The outer disciples introduced their names and responsibilities to everyone in turn.
The disciple with the highest cultivation level told everyone a few general rules of the outer sect, and then said: "You will stay in the Guest Garden for the time being, and then build your own cave after the ceremony. You will choose the location of the cave in these days. By the way, you can pay attention to the map of the enclave that will be handed over to you by your Senior Brother Wang later. It has markings on it which places are allowed to create caves and which places are not allowed to trespass. Remember to read it carefully."
Several other disciples also said some precautions, and everyone listened attentively.
Afterwards, everyone was taken to the Guest Garden, where each person received a jade slip from Senior Brother Wang, and then moved into their respective rooms.
Jing Yingrong read the contents of the jade slip, and asked Ji Sha Jian in the sea of consciousness: "How is it? Is the change big?"
Jing Yingrong: "The volume has increased a bit."
Ji Jie Bi: "It's normal. After all, there are a lot of people."
Ji Yanzhu: "Hey, I remembered an acquaintance!"
Jijie Pen: "Haha, I know who you are talking about. I just thought of it when I came here."
Ji Sha Jian: "Is it still alive?"
"Based on the longevity of its species, it is probably... still alive, right?" There was uncertainty in Jijiebi's words.
Jing Yingrong: "Go and take a look and you will know."
Jing Yingrong left the room and walked outside the guest garden.
Ji Sha Jian: "Where are you going? Shouldn't you go to Yaohai?"
Jing Yingrong: "We are going to Yaohai."
Ji Sha Jian: "...How do you want to go?"
Jing Yingrong said: "First go to the celestial sphere, take a ship to the sea, go to Zianye Island, rent a small boat, enter the heart of the sea, and dive to the bottom of the ocean."
Ji Sha Sword: "..."
Ji Jie Bi: "Hahahaha, she can do whatever she wants. We and I are all at ease."
Ji Yanzhu: "It's not bad to go to the celestial sphere."
Ji Sha Jian was still speechless: "It's just a matter of teleportation..."
Jing Yingrong left the guest garden and saw several outer disciples.
Those people, both men and women, were arguing about something, but they all kept their voices low, as if they were worried about being heard by others.
One of them immediately looked embarrassed when he saw Jing Yingrong, and hurriedly winked at the others. The others looked at Jing Yingrong, and after being stunned for a moment, they also felt a little guilty.
Jing Yingrong: "Are you looking for me?"
"Um...ah, yes, we are waiting for you," a female disciple said first, "Junior Sister Jing, do you want to go out?"
Jing Yingrong: "Yeah."
"Then let me take you around!" the female disciple said impatiently.
Now the others couldn't help it anymore and rushed to say: "I'll take you!" "Choose me, Junior Sister Jing! I have an invitation to the latest auction!" "Junior Sister, I'll take you to see the Alchemist Association. Ah!" "Junior sister..."
Jing Yingrong waited quietly for them to finish.
"Why is it so lively?"
Suddenly a voice came, and several people turned their heads to look, and hurriedly saluted: "I've seen Senior Brother Huo."
Huo Xiumao nodded. His cultivation was actually not as good as several of them, but his status was higher because of his different status.
Jing Yingrong looked at those people, then turned her gaze to Huo Xiumao, and said very calmly: "I have met Senior Brother Huo."
Huo Xiumao: "..."
Several outer disciples had doubts in their eyes, and Gainhuo Xiumao had a strange expression on his face.
"Ahem," Huo Xiumao looked away, not knowing where he was looking, "Well, Junior Sister Jing...Jing, you...do you have a place you want to go?"
Jing Yingrong: "Yes."
Huo Xiumao: "I'll take you there."
Jing Yingrong: "Okay."
None of the outer disciples dared to fight for it, so they could only watch Jing Yingrong and Huo Xiumao walk away, and then began to blame each other.
After walking far away, Huo Xiumao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and murmured: "It's so awkward."
Jing Yingrong: "Why do they all want to take me?"
Huo Xiumao smiled and said, "Of course it's to win over you, senior."
"Coaxing?"
"Yeah," Huo Xiumao raised his head and narrowed his eyes slightly, as if recalling some past events, "This outer sect is not peaceful. Where there are people, there are cliques. Every time when there is a disciple recruitment meeting, they will Pay attention to potential people in advance, collect relevant intelligence, and win over them. What happened just now is just the beginning, they will probably bother you in the future."
Jing Yingrong: "Yes, I understand."
Huo Xiumao looked at the reflection in his glasses, lowered his head and smiled, and said, "If you find them annoying and make them suffer twice, they will understand and they won't want to make enemies for themselves."
