Blood Sacrifice To Millions Of Zombies, I Will Be A Demon Cultivator In The Apocalypse

Chapter 16 Inner Disciple Quota

Zheng Yi had many things hidden, fearing that the other party might notice something.

If that outer disciple elder were to see, would he deduce something? Would his situation be in danger?

Taking a deep breath, Zheng Yi braced himself and entered the residence, hastily paying his respects.

"What brings you here?"

A unfamiliar voice sounded in his ear, causing Zheng Yi to startle, but he couldn't help feeling relieved as well.

It seemed that the information he had received before coming here was indeed true.

The elder, Sun, who had previously conducted his initiation ceremony and sold him the Soul Guiding Formation, had been transferred.

Zheng Yi had been worried before because this elder had witnessed his entire process of practicing the Black Fiend Technique.

Although he concealed the true aura of the Black Fiend Technique, the elder's cultivation level was higher than his. Under scrutiny, it was difficult to guarantee that no flaws would be revealed.

If the elder were to inquire, Zheng Yi would indeed find it difficult to answer.

Fortunately, he had inquired secretly before coming.

The Soul Devouring Sect and the Hundred Beasts Sect are currently engaged in a fierce battle over a spiritual stone mine, and the elder Sun who was previously stationed here has been transferred to the front lines. Zheng Yi's preparations were all in vain.

"Elder, I have heard that one can be promoted to an inner disciple upon reaching the mid-stage of Qi Refining. I have come this time to seek promotion to an inner disciple."

Zheng Yi respectfully bowed, offering a bag with both hands.

"Inner disciples are the essence of the sect and not just anyone can be promoted to an inner disciple. Only those who have made great contributions to the sect are qualified for promotion. You..."

The new elder, a middle-aged man with a sturdy figure, looked at Zheng Yi with an official demeanor.

But then his eyes glanced at the bag offered by Zheng Yi, and he couldn't help but pause.

With a casual wave, the unclaimed primary storage bag instantly felt warm in his hand. With his experience, the quantity was not small, and for an elder like him, it was also a considerable windfall.

"I, cough cough."

"Well, you are very good!"

Holding the primary storage bag in his hand, the middle-aged elder's originally serious expression turned into a smile.

Inconspicuously tucking the primary storage bag into his bosom, the gaze of the outer disciple elder towards Zheng Yi also softened.

"Cough cough, I have heard that during Elder Sun's tenure at the Bloodmist Abyss City branch, he recruited many outstanding disciples for the sect. I didn't expect to encounter one so soon after my arrival."

Short of manpower and soft-hearted, having received Zheng Yi's tribute, the middle-aged outer disciple elder began to speak nonsense.

Zheng Yi didn't care who he was or what connections he had.

The Bloodmist Abyss City branch, with the authority to select disciples, seemed like a lucrative position.

However, the Soul Devouring Sect was insignificant in the Demon Realm, just a small sect.

With the Bloodmist Venerable presiding over the Bloodmist Abyss City, all major demonic forces had a presence here, dealing with some independent cultivators and junior disciples.

This also meant that the Soul Devouring Sect's presence here was not advantageous, just a nominal authority, and it was rare to encounter a well-off lamb like Zheng Yi.

"A disciple like you who knows how to respect the elders of the sect is a good disciple. Who else can be a good disciple?!"

Cultivators are very practical, especially those in the middle ranks of the sect like the middle-aged outer disciple elder who understood things clearly.

Man dies for wealth, bird dies for food!

Even cultivators are not exempt from worldly matters. After receiving the spiritual stones from Zheng Yi, the outer disciple elder, who had previously been all business, became more agreeable.

"Disciple Zheng Yi, previously you followed Elder Sun's guidance and will surely return to the sect's main branch to continue your cultivation when you have achieved success in your practice..."

"Now that your realm is about to break through and you have entered the mid-stage of Qi Refining, I request that you return to the main branch of the sect for further training."

"Secondly, I shamelessly request the identity of an inner disciple. I am extremely grateful for any guidance, Elder."

Naturally, Zheng Yi could not speak the words of "wealth moves the heart," but instead, following the middle-aged outer disciple elder's lead, subtly indicated his previous relationship with the former Elder Sun.

He was not afraid of Elder Sun knowing about this matter.

Apart from the ongoing major battle between the Soul Devouring Sect and the Hundred Beasts Sect over a spiritual stone mine in the middle of the two sects' territories, most of the elite forces from both sides had been sent to the front lines.

According to the information Zheng Yi had previously gathered, this long-standing grudge between the Soul Devouring Sect and the Hundred Beasts Sect was not just for show, but a genuine and intense conflict, with both sides fighting in earnest.

Even the former outer disciple elder, Elder Sun, who had been living out his days in the Bloodmist Abyss City, had been recalled to preside over the front lines.

The battle was intense, to say the least.

Based on the usual development, this war between the two demonic sects could last anywhere from one to two years, or as long as three to five years, and possibly even extend to nearly ten years.

By then, Zheng Yi himself would not know to what extent he had progressed, and he might have already obtained what he wanted and left the Soul Devouring Sect.

Given the long road ahead, Elder Sun probably had already forgotten who this insignificant person was. It was even less likely that he would be idle enough to come looking for trouble.

Furthermore, Zheng Yi had joined the Soul Devouring Sect by following Elder Sun's lead and only managed to join the sect smoothly after bribing him.

The connection between the two sides was there, and to outsiders, he had not lied.

At these words, the middle-aged outer disciple elder hesitated for a moment, then looked at Zheng Yi.

He had already understood the implications of Zheng Yi's words, both explicit and implicit.

Since Zheng Yi had followed Elder Sun's lead and was so generous, he must have some background. Since he was now seeking his help, he should at least give him some face.

Moreover, the procedures were in order, and it wouldn't be too difficult for him to handle.

After a moment of hesitation, the middle-aged outer disciple elder finally spoke.

"Normally, the promotion to an inner disciple requires approval from the sect's internal affairs hall, and I do not have the sole authority to act independently!"

"However, I do have some connections within the internal affairs hall, and there is still some room for maneuver..."

"Since you previously followed Elder Sun's lead, and now that the sect is in need of people due to the war with the Hundred Beasts Sect, it is indeed appropriate to promote outstanding individuals. There is indeed some room for maneuver in this matter."

"However, there are various relationships to be managed in this process..."

The middle-aged outer disciple elder looked at Zheng Yi with a smile that was not quite a smile.

He could give Zheng Yi some face, after all, he didn't know what background Zheng Yi had, so it was better to establish a good relationship.

His hint was also very clear, now it was up to the young man in front of him to take the hint or not.

(End of this chapter)