Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 53

Chapter 53: It’s the End of the Month, Time to Distribute Salary

[Disciple Information]

Number of Disciples: 107

Mortals: 100 (Zhang Goudan, Li Gousheng…….)

Qi Refining First Layer: 2 (Liu Tiezhu, Wang Ergou)

Qi Refining Second Layer: 2 (Xiao Yan, Ye Qingyao)

Qi Refining Third Layer: 1 (Mu Lingxian)

Qi Refining Fifth Layer: 1 (Xiao Lingxi)

Qi Refining Seventh Layer: 1 (Zhuge Feng)

Looking at the current disciple information of the Heavenly Dao Sect, Su Bai couldn’t be happier.

Not only had over a hundred disciples been recruited in just a week, but Zhuge Feng and the other disciples had also all improved in their cultivation!

Both Zhuge Feng and Xiao Lingxi had advanced one layer.

Moreover, Zhuge Feng’s improvement represented a significant breakthrough, advancing from the Intermediate Stage of Qi Refining to the Late Stage!

In the Late Stage of Qi Refining, one possesses the ability to fly using tools, greatly enhancing both speed and escape capabilities!

With the Heavenly Demon Body, Mu Lingxian had improved by two layers!

Even the mortal Ye Qingyao and the Body Refining Xiao Yan had both made one layer of progress!

Counting it all up, the disciple with the longest time in the sect, Zhuge Feng, hadn’t even been there a month.

In less than a month, from mortal to Qi Refining Seventh Layer!

If this were to be shared, it would likely just be treated as a joke!

[Host]

Name: Su Bai

Age: 18

Realm: Second Layer of Foundation Establishment

Items: Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones: 214, Lower Grade Spirit Stones: 56,380, Gold: 5 million taels+, Silver: 60 million taels+

Afterward, Su Bai checked his information again.

Second Layer of Foundation Establishment!

This was the feedback on his cultivation level now, which had improved by one layer compared to seven days ago!

Although the increase wasn’t much, it’s important to note that this is an advancement in the Foundation Establishment Realm, not the Qi Refining Realm!

The Foundation Establishment Realm is stronger than the Qi Refining Realm, and it is also much harder to cultivate—each step represents a significant milestone.

Many people remain stuck at the Foundation Establishment Realm for over a hundred years without being able to break through, simply waiting for their lifespan to run out!

It is precisely because breakthroughs are so difficult that the Daoists who reach the Golden Core Realm hold such prestige in the empire, as so few manage to enter the Golden Core Realm.

Then, Su Bai’s gaze shifted to the items in his Storage Ring.

He stroked his chin, deep in thought.

“It’s the end of the month; it’s time to distribute salary.”

“This first salary distribution, how should it be allocated?”

Su Bai pondered, feeling somewhat excited.

This was the Heavenly Dao Sect’s first salary distribution, a significant event, and he certainly couldn’t let the disciples down!

The basic salary in silver was thirty taels, but should those with higher cultivation bases receive a little more?

After all, the gold and silver he had on hand were more than enough to use!

After a moment, he already had a plan for the distribution in mind.

“The Sect Master is calling all of us to the Great Hall. What’s going on?”

“Are you silly? Just look at what day it is today, the last day of the month!”

“Oh, right! I remember now; it’s time to distribute Silver. I’m not prepared yet!”

“What have you been doing all these days? Let me lend you some! How much do you need?”

Voices of discussion arose from all over the Heavenly Dao Sect, as many disciples put down what they were doing and headed to the Great Hall to gather.

Some had already prepared their Silver, striding confidently with excitement on their faces.

Others were a bit short but quickly gathered the thirty taels of Silver with the help of their fellow disciples.

Many of them even laughed heartily, racing to see who could reach the Great Hall entrance first.

Despite the fact that they were about to pay, everyone was still incredibly happy—this was something that would surely make any disciple in other sects feel a pang of pain!

In other sects, wanting to obtain Immortal Techniques would require them to pay an unknown amount of Silver in advance!

In fact, many people had paid enormous sums and never even laid eyes on the Immortal Techniques before being kicked out!

But in the Heavenly Dao Sect, they were allowed to take the Immortal Techniques first and then pay the Silver; this was a scene that thrilled everyone.

Moreover, the Immortal Techniques from the Heavenly Dao Sect were truly viable—they weren’t worthless techniques, but powerful ones that significantly accelerated cultivation!

For such Immortal Techniques, thirty taels of Silver was just a trivial amount!

Even three hundred taels would be worth it!

This was the sentiment of all the disciples at the Heavenly Dao Sect!

Zhuge Feng and the others also received a message from Su Bai. After some calculation, they understood what day it was.

Soon, a group of people arrived at the Great Hall of the Heavenly Dao Sect, forming neat, orderly lines. Before long, a figure appeared in the main seat.

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

The crowd bowed respectfully, kneeling as they addressed Su Bai, who sat in the central position, their eyes filled with deep admiration.

It was Su Bai who had led them onto the path of cultivation!

“Greetings, Master!”

Zhuge Feng, Xiao Lingxi, and the others also respectfully bowed.

“Everyone, please rise!”

Su Bai spoke calmly.

“Thank you, Sect Master!”

“Thank you, Master!”

All the disciples stood up, each one standing straight and tall.

“I have called you all here today to announce an important matter,” Su Bai began slowly.

As he spoke, the hall fell silent, everyone quietly watching Su Bai, not daring to make a sound.

“The Heavenly Dao Sect has been established for almost a month now, growing from being completely empty to having a total of one hundred and seven disciples.”

“I have seen your hard work during these days, and I keep it in my heart; I am very gratified…”

Upon hearing Su Bai’s praise, the disciples below instantly showed joy on their faces.

“However, the Heavenly Dao Sect is still in its infancy, and the road ahead is still long…” Su Bai continued.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fixated their gaze on Su Bai.

“So, you all need to put in more effort to enhance your own strength and the strength of the Sect.”

Su Bai scanned the hall, looking at all the disciples below.

“Yes! We will diligently follow the Sect Master’s teachings.”

“Yes! We will diligently follow the Master’s teachings.”

The disciples shouted in unison, responding in one voice.

Seeing the excitement among the disciples, Su Bai smiled and nodded.

Finally, he spoke, “I believe you all understand the purpose of my gathering you here, right?”

“Silver!”

The disciples shouted loudly, their voices echoing and shaking the roof.

Watching the eagerness of the disciples, Su Bai couldn’t help but smile.

Indeed, when it came time to distribute monthly salaries, everyone was beaming, even in the world of immortal cultivation.

“Since you already know, I won’t waste words. We will begin distributing now…”

Before Su Bai could finish speaking, the disciples below had already taken action.

“Sect Master, here are my thirty taels of silver!”

“Sect Master, this is mine.”

“Sect Master, this is our combined sixty taels of silver!”

“Master, this is the silver from all of us.”

In an instant, each disciple pulled out thirty taels of silver, and even Zhuge Feng, Xiao Lingxi, and the others obediently took out their silver. With so much silver appearing at once, the white reflections contrasted with the Great Hall’s dome, making it exceptionally dazzling. Su Bai’s fingers of his right hand lingered on the Storage Ring on his left hand, and just as he was about to take out all the disciples’ monthly salaries, he was momentarily caught off guard by this scene. “What’s going on, guys? This doesn’t feel right?”