A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 132 - 113: Initiation Ceremony

"Promote Jinjiang Baitao to Inner Sect Jia-Class Disciple."

Baitao, this Inner Sect disciple, is quite special. In terms of seniority, she is a fourth-generation disciple, a junior martial sister to Lu Qian and others, belonging to the same generation. Including Lin Le among the new disciples, all must call her "Junior Martial Uncle Jiang."

But since she is very young, she cannot yet be an elder or steward, and so she continues to be a disciple in terms of hierarchy. Moreover, when she is later promoted to a true inheritance, Lu Qian, Qingfeng, and others must take on the role of master on behalf of the sect, so as not to disturb the generational lines.

Baitao jumped up and performed a proper salute, giggling, "Sect Leader Senior Brother is the best!"

Lu Qian shook his head helplessly. He has always doted on Baitao, and although this little girl is mischievous, he can never be angry with her. He only hopes for his little sister to be forever safe, happy, and carefree.

Directly promoting Baitao to Inner Sect Jia-Class, already the highest within the Inner Sect, allowing her to become a true inheritance directly in the future, is indeed unfair to other disciples, but Lu Qian still made this decision.

All present were also very fond of Baitao and had no objections.

Only Jiang Qingfeng showed a hint of worry, wondering if such pampering would be good or bad for Baitao’s future cultivation.

"Promote Lin Le to Inner Sect Yi-Class Disciple, appoint as Business Steward, concurrently as Internal Affairs Steward, assisting Elder Qingfeng in his work."

This left everyone quite surprised. Lin Le himself was taken aback, standing there dumbfounded, until Jiang Qingfeng patted him on the shoulder, prompting him to stand up suddenly, face flushed and voice trembling, "Sect Leader, I, my spiritual root is poor, and my cultivation is low. I fear I cannot bear such heavy responsibility..."

Lu Qian told him without doubt, "Xiaolin, you are kind and honest. You joined the sect in its decline, and always remained loyal and dedicated. You’ve always treated tasks seriously and responsibly, never making a mistake, achieving much that everyone has witnessed."

"Right now, the sect is in much need of talent. Your Elder Jiang alone cannot handle everything, and it is precisely your intelligence and ability that we need for assistance. As I’ve said before, the quality of your spiritual root is fate and cannot be changed, so do not dwell on it. Just continue working hard, and I will do my utmost to help you develop."

These words instantly moved Lin Le to tears, and he choked, kneeling down, "Sect Leader, Lin Le knows my aptitude is extremely low, and I never dared to hope for the Immortal Dao. It’s all thanks to the Sect Leader supporting me along the way, showing great kindness to both me and my mother. I truly don’t know how to repay..."

Lu Qian smiled, "You only need to do your work to the best of your ability, that is the greatest repayment to me and the Yunshan Sect."

After comforting the young cultivator with a few more words, Lu Qian continued, "For ease of management and as a reward and motivation for the original Zhou Family cultivators, I propose to promote Zheng Duan and the five original Zhou Family cultivators at mid-stage Qi Cultivation to Inner Sect Ding-Class disciples. Does anyone have objections?"

None of the crowd objected. Zheng Duan and the others had performed meritoriously in the Bichao Mountain battle, deserving a reward. Besides, among the Yunshan Sect disciples, only Jiang Qingfeng and Tan Hong’s couple were in mid-stage Qi Cultivation, alongside those five. Keeping them as Outer Disciples was inappropriate, so promoting them to Inner Sect Ding-Class was fitting.

"As for the other disciples, they will all start as Outer Disciples for cultivation. After this entrance ceremony is completed, and the disciples are fully familiar with the new Yunshan rules, we will gradually integrate the Lotus Peak cultivators into the sect."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Lu Qian declared in a loud voice, "Thus, the first agenda item is completed. Now let us move to the second agenda item, where we will discuss the new Yunshan Sect system."

At that, several elders carefully read the Jade Scrolls while listening to Lu Qian’s detailed explanations, nodding continually.

This new Yunshan system has a grand structure, reasonable details, several times more advanced than the old system. If implemented, it will surely propel Yunshan to revival, laying a thousand-year foundation for the future.

On the tenth day of the tenth month of the 363rd year of Jia Shen, the Yunshan Sect’s first Elder Council meeting was successfully held, where elders, stewards, and certain outstanding disciples were appointed, and various new systems were passed, including the "Yunshan Sect Elder Council Work System," "Yunshan Sect Regulations," "Yunshan Sect Transmission of Skills and Techniques System," "Yunshan Sect Disciples’ Education and Training System," "Yunshan Sect’s Material Procurement and Distribution System," "Yunshan Sect’s Business Development System," "Yunshan Sect’s Rewards and Punishments System," "Yunshan Sect’s External Affairs System," "Yunshan Sect’s Security and Stability Regulations," and also planned and arranged the key work for the next steps.

At the meeting, Lu Qian, the Yunshan Sect Leader, demanded that all current central tasks be coordinated and pushed forward, fully preparing for the Yunshan Sect’s inaugural ceremony. He emphasized that Yunshan Sect is just starting, with weak strength, and numerous complex tasks. All elders must work together to overcome difficulties, ensuring that the Yunshan Sect develops well and quickly, with a focus on three key aspects...

That evening, several notice boards at Bichao Mountain were posted with the latest announcements, detailing the promotions of various elders, stewards, and Inner Sect disciples.

Soon, the notice boards were surrounded by disciples.

"Oh wow, just as I guessed, Elder Jiang, Elder Tan, Elder Zhang—I told you calling them elders earlier was surely right!"

"Like you’d need to say. They’re veterans of the Yunshan Sect, if not them, then who? Choose you, a toad?"

"Who would have thought Lin Le... Senior Brother Lin was directly promoted to steward? I heard his talent isn’t great, and his cultivation is low..."

"Hush, he’s highly valued by the Sect Leader, don’t gossip here!"

"Look quickly, our Zheng Duan, Fanx Shang, and the others have all been promoted to Inner Sect disciples!"

"The Sect Leader is fair in his dealings, so we also have a bright future. By the way, what does Inner Sect Ding-Class mean? Are there ranks among Inner Sect disciples?"