Oh?

Was everything normal yesterday?

Upon hearing this, Shen He and the group of disciples looked at Chen Xun with curiosity.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that he was a friend of Zhao Ting, Shen He and the others wouldn't have even spared him a glance, let alone wasted time on him.

After scrutinizing Chen Xun for a while to no avail, Shen He said, "Perhaps it's hereditary. Zhao Ting, do you know if any of your friend's elders are like this?"

Zhao Ting shook his head, "N-no idea."

What a joke, he had only met Brother Chen yesterday and only knew his name. As for other information about Brother Chen, he knew nothing.

Shen He nodded, helplessly saying, "Then I have no solution. Zhao Ting, it's about time. Let's head to Fortune and Blessing Town so you can meet your family."

Zhao Ting nodded silently, but his gaze remained on Chen Xun.

At this moment, Chen Xun got up, squatted on the ground, and started drawing something with his fingers, occasionally letting out strange laughs.

Just then, a miniature boat artifact appeared in Shen He's hand.

After reciting an incantation, the tiny boat swiftly flew from Shen He's palm, enlarged several feet above the ground.

At a glance, it was large enough to accommodate dozens of people.

This scene was witnessed by many city residents, who exclaimed in awe at the celestial technique.

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Zhao Ting and the four youths were also dumbfounded, gradually becoming excited.

With a signal from Shen He, the disciples led the four youths, tapping their toes and leaping onto the boat.

Yu Zheng and the other four children touched everything with excitement, momentarily forgetting their families below.

Shen He then turned to Zhao Ting, extending his hand with a smile, "Zhao Ting, we can set off now."

Although Zhao Ting had a Heavenly Spirit Root, he was still a mortal with no martial skills, so Shen He had to help him onto the boat.

Zhao Ting frowned, looking up at the flying boat, then at Chen Xun, his eyes filled with conflict.

Honestly, with Brother Chen suddenly like this, he couldn't rest easy.

Although they had only met by chance, Brother Chen had indeed brought him fortune.

He said there was spiritual resonance, and Zhao Ting indeed had a spirit root, a Heavenly Spirit Root at that.

"Zhao Ting?"

Seeing Zhao Ting lost in thought, Shen He called out.

Zhao Ting snapped back to reality, looked at Shen He, and mustered the courage to awkwardly say, "Immortal Master, c-can I ask you for a favor?"

Shen He was puzzled, "What is it? Feel free to speak."

Zhao Ting pointed to Chen Xun, who was squatting on the ground, and coughed dryly, "Can you take my friend along, just give him a job to keep him fed..."

Shen He frowned immediately, taking a mortal back to the sect?

But currently, there was no precedent for mortals entering the Dao Heaven Sect!

Shen He instinctively wanted to refuse, but considering Zhao Ting's uniqueness, he was startled and almost careless.

Then he thought again, it wouldn't hurt to bring Zhao Ting's friend back to the sect. After all, he's just a mortal looking for a job, not joining as a disciple.

He could report it to the higher-ups later, and it shouldn't be a problem. No one would offend Zhao Ting, a prodigy, over such a trivial matter.

Most importantly, this would also help Shen He build a good relationship with Zhao Ting, who would owe him a favor.

Though this favor might seem insignificant, it was still a favor from a Purple-Robed Disciple!

After pondering for a moment, Shen He nodded, "Alright, after bringing him back to the sect, I can arrange for your friend to have a sweeping job at the Servants' Peak, just enough to keep him fed. How about that?"

The Servants' Peak was for the lowest level of Qi Refining disciples, who needed to eat daily. Zhao Ting's friend would fit in well there.

Shen He looked at Chen Xun again, sighing inwardly.

This boy having Zhao Ting as a friend was a stroke of luck. In a place rich with spiritual energy, a mortal's lifespan would be slightly longer than in the mundane world.

"Th-thank you, Immortal Master! This is wonderful!"

Zhao Ting was overjoyed, quickly helping Chen Xun up, laughing, "Hahaha, Brother Chen, am I good to you or what?"

Chen Xun made exaggerated expressions, laughing eerily, "Good, good, you're too good!"

Zhao Ting paused but also felt relieved.

Though Brother Chen was mad, he could still communicate occasionally, albeit in a strange manner and tone.

"Hehe," Shen He chuckled, "Zhao Ting, you and your friend hold onto my hand, and I'll take you up to the boat."

"Yes! Brother Chen, let's go!"

Zhao Ting eagerly pulled Chen Xun along.

Then Shen He took Zhao Ting and Chen Xun, lightly leaping into the air and landing on the flying boat.

Chen Xun kept laughing, for reasons unknown.

In contrast, Zhao Ting's mouth was agape, excitement evident.

Just being lifted by Shen He gave Zhao Ting a brief sense of flying, and he couldn't imagine how thrilling the flying boat would be once it started.

Buzzing!

The flying boat began to vibrate, flickering with faint light.

At this moment, many city residents gathered, watching the scene in shock.

Yu Zheng and the other four children's families couldn't hold back any longer and shouted.

"Children, be good in the Dao Heaven Sect, work hard, and come home often!"

"......"

On the flying boat, Yu Zheng and the children had red eyes, as it was their first time leaving home.

"Mom, Dad, I will!"

"Mom, Dad, take care of yourselves!"

"......"

Beside them, Shen He and the disciples watched expressionlessly.

Come home often?

They probably wouldn't be able to return for a while.

But for these pseudo-spirit root disciples, with no hope of breaking through, they would eventually return to the mundane world.

Still, it was better than the Cultivation Aptitude Test.

Because even if these children were mediocre, they would at least reach the third level of Qi Refining, and such an achievement would be significant in the mundane world.

After reciting the incantation, Shen He said, "Hold on tight!"

Zhao Ting and the youths quickly grabbed the railing, while Chen Xun stood there, eyes fixed on the sky, filled with fervor.

The next moment, the flying boat transformed into a brilliant stream of light, soaring into the sky, disappearing in an instant.

City Lord Xu Hai breathed a sigh of relief, bowing, "Farewell, Immortal Master!"

.........

Whoosh!

The flying boat streaked across the night sky.

Zhao Ting and the four youths clung to the railing, faces full of excitement.

It was hard not to be thrilled, as it was their first time in the sky.

"Senior Brother Zhao, I'm... please take care of me in the future!"

"Senior Brother Zhao, my name is..."

Six disciples approached Zhao Ting, introducing themselves with utmost respect.

Zhao Ting forced a smile, feeling uncomfortable.

Yu Zheng and the four youths watched enviously, knowing that this big brother Zhao Ting's future was beyond their reach.

They hadn't even entered the sect yet, and these senior brothers and sisters were already trying to get close to big brother Zhao Ting.

Beside them, Shen He watched with a smile, his gaze never leaving Zhao Ting, as if looking at a rare treasure.

Zhao Ting was indeed Shen He's greatest find on this trip, and the Dao Heaven Sect's biggest acquisition in years.

These four youths didn't yet understand what being a Purple-Robed Disciple meant...

To put it simply, due to special circumstances, these four youths could still chat and laugh with Zhao Ting now. But once they returned to the sect, they would have little chance of interacting again, as it would be a true divide between clouds and mud, unreachable!

Thinking of this, Shen He glanced at the mad Chen Xun. Although Chen Xun was Zhao Ting's friend, once back at the sect, they would have little chance of interacting due to their status differences.

Unless... unless Zhao Ting was pure-hearted and remembered old friendships, there might still be some interaction.

But in Shen He's view, the possibility was almost none.

People change, especially in the scheming world of cultivation.

......

The flying boat was fast, reaching Fortune and Blessing Town in no time.

Zhao Ting's family was quite well-off in Fortune and Blessing Town, as evidenced by Zhao Ting giving Chen Xun two silver coins earlier. Poor families wouldn't be so generous.

When Zhao Ting's parents heard he had joined the Dao Heaven Sect, they were dumbfounded, then overjoyed!

Although they hoped Zhao Ting would pass the Cultivation Aptitude Test and become an official, joining the Dao Heaven Sect and becoming an immortal master was naturally better!

Next, at Zhao Ting's request, Shen He agreed to stay in Fortune and Blessing Town for two days.

During this time, the news spread throughout the town, and the town chief and notable families came to congratulate them.

Thus, Zhao Ting's family became the most prominent in Fortune and Blessing Town.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the flying boat soared into the sky, leaving Fortune and Blessing Town, heading towards the Dao Heaven Sect's location.

Chen Xun naturally went along. Although he wasn't joining the Dao Heaven Sect as a disciple, he could at least get a meal.

At the Dao Heaven Sect's Servants' Peak, accompanied by green mountains, sweeping the grounds would surely be peaceful.

If Chen Xun were clear-minded, he might even be satisfied with such a relaxed, do-nothing job.