章 23: I hope to earn your loyalty one day

Returning to the sect, the first thing he did was lead his disciples to their dwellings and show them the way around the sect as he separated the dwellings for elders away from the disciples.

The dwellings of the elders were shifted slightly higher, any changes would be up to them in the future.

Sect system (4/1000) EXP

Members: (33/100)

Location: Nascent mountain (low spirit grade)

Sect points: 4

If just the three of them were able to rack up 4 system points in just a day or so, then building the lecture hall should only take a few days.

After settling the disciples down, he gave each of them a copy of the sect rules Charlotte had written for him,

To encourage the disciples under them to cultivate, Charlotte had also come up with a grading division for the disciples.

Disciples who just entered the sect would be an outer disciple. Outer disciples are entitled to all basic privileges, but compared to that of an inner disciple, it was nothing.

Inner disciples are privileged to two free hours of cultivation in the cultivation room and are able to receive double the cultivation resources monthly that corresponds with their cultivation base. They'll also be able to choose a peak mortal grade martial skill.

The next rank would be a core disciple and the only way to become one, is to participate in competitions and achieve a ranking. Only when one has proven their worth, would one be given the title of core disciple.

Cultivation resources ten times more than outer disciples, a full day of the cultivation room usage without merit points, selection of a low earth grade martial skill, personal residence and more chances to represent the sect. Most importantly, was the chance to experience new facilities when opened before others.

"Thanks for helping me think of this Charlotte." Ace said as he patted her head which she gladly accepted as she lowered her head.

"Mhm, you gotta repay me in the future." Charlotte demanded with a stern face, resulting in Ace laughing until his belly hurts.

"You're so cute when serious." Ace teased, only to feel a sharp pain coming from his waist.

"Don't bully me!" Charlotte said with an evil smile as she twisted her fingers around Ace's waist.

"Don't worry, I'll keep my promises to you. I need to hold a meeting first so you can spend the rest of the time attempting to awaken the first layer of the foundation tower." Ace suggested before escaping towards the meeting hall, it was about the arranged time for the meeting with the elders.

Arriving, he sat on his chair and briefly explained the current situation to Clarissa and Arith who had arrived together moments before him.

Hearing the problem, Clarissa gave a smile to Ace while Arith broke out in laughter and explained.

"Sect master, to be honest, this matter has already been settled."

Hearing news that the matter has already been settled by Clarissa and Arith, Ace understood that there wasn't a need for him to worry about it.

"By the way, there might be a few town masters or representing figures that'll be interested in doing business with you guys. Just be prepared for that. As for the profits this time around, eighty percent will go to the sect. Any qualms about it?"

Clarissa opened her mouth to speak, "Sect master, how did you get into contact with so many towns at once?"

"That's a secret, from today onwards, there'll also be another elder joining our sect."

Raising his voice slightly, Cidd who was outside stepped into the main hall and introduced himself.

"I'm Cidd, a wandering musician who will soon be a teacher in this sect."

"A teacher? Are you going to teach music?" Seeing that there was someone new, Clarissa wanted to have some fun by picking on him, yet it seems that her hope would soon be dashed.

"I'll be teaching them about the ways of cultivation. Of course, you two are free to hold lessons as well about alchemy and forging." Cidd explained before leaving the main hall to cultivate.

"Sect master, where did you find such an interesting person?" Clarissa asked curiously, only to realise that Ace had already left the main hall.

"Remember, he's the strongest person in our sect without a doubt. Not only for now, but in the future because he's someone who has only been cultivating for two years."

"Arith, so that person was middle aged and has only cultivated for two years based on our sect master?" Clarissa asked in surprise as she started to doubt her own cultivation talent.

"I think that's the case. Now that I think about it, I wasn't able to detect his cultivation base at all, if the sect master didn't mention it...this sect will be fun."

Leaving the meeting hall, Ace was surprised to see a panicking disciple searching for him.

"What is it?" Grabbing him by the arm and applying some force to shock him back to his senses, the disciple soon calmed down and said anxiously, "There are some people at the foot of the mountain causing trouble, some of the seniors have already been injured by them.��

Hearing this, Ace got the disciple to look for an elder by the name of Cidd as he rushed towards the foot of the mountain.

His sword was ready to devour fresh blood after thousands of years.

*Swoosh*

Back at the foot of the mountain, two young disciples by the name of Pawn and Shawn were currently trying to protect the three injured disciples.

"Since the two of you aren't willing to hand over your cultivation resources, then don't blame me for obtaining it through brute force!" The leader threatened, but Shawn who was the older brother remained unfazed.

"Remember this, when I become an alchemist one day, I'll make sure that all of you guys remember this."

Seeing his brother's courage, Pawn who was behind stepped up and said his words as well, "When I become an array master one day, I'll make sure to take care of scums like you personally!"

Yet like his older brother who held terror within his voice, he was just like a cub trying to act stronger before an adult tiger.

"How dare you talk to my boss like that!" A lackey jumped out from behind with his sabre already slashing down from above.

Is this the end? Shawn to himself as he dashed towards Pawn and pushed him away. If someone had to die today, he would be that person. Yet at this moment, he saw a ray of hope that pulled him out from the eternal darkness at the last moment.

"Who dares to touch my disciple?" Ace arrived on time as he deflected the sabre easily with his sword. His grip on the sword tightened, his veins could be seen bulging under his skin as he turned to face them with his sword down.

"Seriously? A young brat like you is trying to become a sect master? How about this, hand over all the cultivation resources your sect have right now and this Martial Master here will consider sparing your sect." The man demanded as he pointed towards himself with his thumb.

Ace smiled, walked up to him and threatened back, "In your next life, don't be such a fool anymore. I may not be your match, but the elder of my sect is."

"Didn't I spare your life that time?" Hearing Cidd's voice, the man shuddered in fear and shouted towards his subordinates, "Run for your life now!"

"None of you can leave. Musical note of cyclones!"

The next moment, with the leader as the centre, blades of air slashed towards the invaders and exploded. Their bodies were cut into pieces and none of them were spared.

"Cidd, have you met them before?" Ace asked as he picked up the spatial rings on the ground with his sword before keeping those spatial rings into his.

Of course, Ace took out the contents within the spatial ring so that his disciples can redeem for them in the future with merit points.

"They tried to kill me once when I was still weak." Cidd briefly explained with a cold gaze before adding on, "Those two young disciples are interesting."

"It's rare for them to have such ambitions at a tender age. If you truly want to groom elites, you should give the elder brother the chance to learn alchemy and the younger brother the chance to learn about arrays by himself in the outside world." Cidd suggested before taking his leave as though killing, was as simple as walking to him.

"Cidd, I hope to earn your loyalty one day."

Cidd didn't turn back, thinking to himself, let's hope that you're the one who is capable of gaining my loyalty…