Chapter 133: The Honorary Disciple Token

Leaving the Treasury Hall with a spatial ring that now contained wealth that could drown a small kingdom, Yu Liang didn’t waste a single moment. He changed his way once again, heading straight for the majestic Central Peak of the Cloudwater Sect.

This was the heart of the sect, where the grandest pavilions and the most important halls were located. The spiritual energy here was so dense it formed a visible, shimmering mist, and the aura of the various elders residing on this peak made even him feel pressured.

Yu Liang arrived in front of a grand, imposing building carved from white jade. A golden plaque hung above the entrance.

Honorary Disciple Pavilion.

He walked inside. The hall was quiet, not at all bustling like outer sect area and it was elegantly decorated. Behind a large desk sat an elderly man with a serene and somewhat ageless face. He was gently stroking a white jade ruyi scepter. This was Elder Mu, the Core Formation expert in charge of the sect’s honorary positions and external affairs.

Hearing footsteps, Elder Mu opened his eyes. His gaze was deep and peaceful, carrying the weight of a seasoned cultivator.

"Disciple Yu Liang, of the Outer Sect, pays respects to Elder Mu," Yu Liang said, cupping his hands with proper respect. "I am here on the recommendation of Elder Qian from the Handyman Disciple Area."

Elder Mu’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, followed by a warm smile. "Ah, Old Qian actually recommended someone directly? He is usually quite stingy with his praise. Please, come closer and sit down with this old man, Disciple Yu Liang."

Yu Liang stepped forward and sat oposite to the Elder Mu.

"Old Qian’s message said you have a... profound background and wish to apply for the Honorary Disciple position," Elder Mu said with gentle tone but carried a subtle probing intent. "Do you fully understand the rules and the financial burden of this position? It is not a small decision."

His meaning was clear. Did you consult this with your family?

"Disciple knows the rules clearly," Yu Liang replied without hesitation. "I wish to purchase the position."

Elder Mu nodded, his smile widening. "Very well. Since you are determined, I will process it for you. The initial application fee is 10 High Grade Spiritual Stones. Since our grand array is also calibrated for Low to High Grade Spiritual Stones, you may pay in any grade at the standard exchange rate or you can also pay with resources."

Yu Liang nodded. 10 High Grade was equal to 10,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones. A mere drop in his current ocean of wealth.

He tapped his spatial ring, and a small spatial bhag containing pile of Mid Grade Spiritual Stones appeared on the desk.

The moment the stones left his possession and were absorbed by the pavilion’s receiving array, the System’s sound echoed in his mind.

[ Ding! Host spent 10,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

[ Multiplier Triggered: 1400x ]

[ Host Receives 14,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

Elder Mu said. "The application is approved. Now, for the disciple quota. You can pay for monthly, quarterly or yearly. The longer the term, the slight discount on the daily array maintenance."

Yu Liang thought for a moment. He needed to spend as much as possible to farm System Points for the Store.

"I want to pay for a hundred years," Yu Liang said confidently.

Elder Mu blinked, his serene facade cracking just a fraction. He let out a dry, awkward cough. "Ahem... Disciple Yu Liang, your enthusiasm is commendable. However, the sect’s rules strictly limit the Honorary Position to a maximum of one year at a time. We must ensure that the disciple’s... financial foundation remains stable and doesn’t collapse from overextension. You can only pay for one year."

Yu Liang was slightly disappointed. He had hoped to lock in a century of massive amount in one go. "I see. Then I will pay for one year."

The yearly quota was 300,000 High Grade Spiritual Stones. At the exchange rate, that was 300,000,000 (300 Million) Mid Grade Spiritual Stones.

Yu Liang waved his hand and this time a little high grade spatial bag appeared.

The array buzzed, absorbing the spatial bag.

[ Ding! Host spent 300,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

[ Multiplier Triggered: 3570x ]

[ Host Receives 1,071,000,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

’Over a Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones. At this rate I’ll surpass my previous self easily.’

His mind was filled with joy. The System Store which cost millions of System Points, were now well within his reach if he kept this pace up.

He then looked at Elder Mu, fully expecting the elder to be completely shocked by the casual display of such astronomical wealth. After all, 300,000 High Grade stones was a sum that would make even Inner Sect elders gasp.

But... nothing happened.

Elder Mu calmly picked up a jade stamp, pressed it onto a blank token, and handed it to Yu Liang. His expression was as placid as a still lake.

"Here is your Honorary Disciple token," Elder Mu said continued. "Your cave abode on the Most Peak, specifically the ’Cloud Mist Villa’, has been registered to your name. The daily array maintenance fee will be automatically deducted from your spatial ring every morning, you just have to put your ring in the core of the array. If you need to hire bodyguards, you can visit again and if you want to change the villa you can check now or later."

Yu Liang took the token, staring at Elder Mu in slight confusion. ’No reaction? At all?’

Yu Liang sighed softly in his heart, shaking his head. ’I guess I’m just being naive after seeing how people always react to my spending. An elder of his caliber, sitting at the pavilion that handles the wealth of the entire sect’s richest young masters... he must see transactions of this size every single day. To him, transaction of 300,000 High Grade Spiritual stones is probably just another normal day.’

Yu Liang felt somewhat refreshing seeing the elder’s composure. He cupped his hands respectfully. "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Mu. But I to change my villa."

Elder Mu paused and looked at him before giving a small nod. "Of course. There are several villas available on the Main Peak, each with different environments and levels of spiritual energy. The prices are also quite high, so you may want to take a look at them before making a decision."

Yu Liang’s eyes lit up slightly. "Can I see them?"

"Naturally."

Elder Mu waved his hand, and several images appeared in the air, each displaying a different villa on the Main Peak of the Cloudwater Sect.

Yu Liang’s attention was immediately drawn to them.