Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor – Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Not Suitable for Deep Friendship

“The suppression missions are too dangerous. It’s better to be safe and wait.”

Li Qian remembered that his Master, Zhou Buping, had said before to avoid suppression missions as much as possible, which showed that the risks involved were significant.

If there was really no other way, it was better not to do this Inner Sect mission.

Anyway, he didn’t rely on the cultivation resources provided by the sect.

Since he could steadily improve his strength by ringing the bell and even achieve immortality, why should he take such a big risk?

So he walked towards the exit of the Mission Hall.

The young Inner Sect disciple looked at Li Qian’s back and touched his chin. “This Junior Brother looks familiar. Have I seen him somewhere before?”

But he couldn’t remember for a moment.

At this time, someone walked over from the side and called out to Li Qian, “Junior Brother Li Qian?”

“So it’s Senior Brother Pang.”

Li Qian turned around and immediately recognized the conspicuous bald head.

He remembered this guy who kept talking during the True Disciple Selection. He was a chatterbox.

Coupled with his shiny bald head, he was particularly memorable.

“It seems that Junior Brother Li still remembers me.”

The bald Pang Bai said happily.

“Senior Brother Pang Bai from Martial Melody Peak?”

The young Inner Sect disciple was stunned when he saw this scene.

Pang Bai was a well-known figure in the Inner Sect. He even participated in the True Disciple Selection last time. Although he failed, he was expected to reach the Innate Realm and become an Elder in the future without any problems.

Compared to an ordinary Inner Sect disciple like him, there was undoubtedly a world of difference.

Such a revered Senior Brother Pang was actually chatting with that Junior Brother. What was going on?

Wait, True Disciple Selection?

A flash of inspiration struck him, and he suddenly remembered.

Yes, this Junior Brother who called him Senior Brother was definitely one of the nineteen who participated in the True Disciple Selection.

However, Li Qian rarely walked around the Inner Sect, so no one recognized him.

Even after the True Disciple Selection, the vast majority of Inner Sect disciples still didn’t know Li Qian’s background.

“Such a True Disciple Seed actually called me Senior Brother?”

The young Inner Sect disciple felt a little excited.

This was a sense of respect he had never felt before.

“Junior Brother Li, are you planning to take on a mission?”

The bald Pang Bai asked.

“Yes.”

Li Qian nodded.

“These suppression missions are too ordinary. Junior Brother Li must look down on them. Why not team up with us and do something big?”

Pang Bai chuckled.

“Uh…”

Li Qian didn’t even want to do suppression missions, how could he possibly do something big?

“Junior Brother Li, I’ve already called a few people for this mission. Two of them participated in the True Disciple Selection. If you and I join, that’s four of us. The chances of success are very high.”

Pang Bai started to recruit him.

Although he didn’t know Li Qian’s background, since he was qualified to participate in the True Disciple Selection, he was definitely outstanding among the Inner Sect disciples. His strength couldn’t be bad.

“I can’t compare to Senior Brother Pang. I don’t have the ability to do high-risk missions.”

Li Qian directly refused.

“That’s a pity.”

Pang Bai didn’t force him.

They weren’t close, he was just trying his luck.

At this time, an empty plaque on the mission wall suddenly flipped over, and a mission appeared on it.

It was an escort mission.

As soon as this escort mission appeared, the many Inner Sect disciples who were waiting became excited and rushed forward to grab it.

This kind of scramble for missions had been going on in the Mission Hall for some time.

Every time a non-suppression mission appeared, it would be snatched up immediately.

Just as the many Inner Sect disciples surged forward, a figure flashed, and the plaque on the mission wall disappeared.

“Where’s the mission?”

“Damn, who took it?”

“That hand speed is too fast!”

“Damn it, that was my mission!”

While the many Inner Sect disciples were dumbfounded, Li Qian was already walking towards the other window with a mission plaque in hand.

Pang Bai was also a little stunned when he saw this.

This Junior Brother Li was actually competing with those ordinary Inner Sect disciples for non-suppression missions.

“This person is really a coward. He doesn’t even dare to take on a suppression mission. Such a martial artist, no matter how high his cultivation is, is useless.”

Pang Bai shook his head.

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He had come to the conclusion that Li Qian was not suitable for deep friendship.

Fortunately, Li Qian didn’t agree to join them. Otherwise, their mission team would have been dragged down.

The most feared thing in a team was a freeloader who didn’t contribute.

Li Qian didn’t care what others thought. After taking the mission token, he happily left the Mission Hall.

This mission was relatively simple.

Three days later, he would escort a mother and daughter from Sword’s Edge City back to their hometown to visit relatives.

Because the Moon Worship Cult was rampant in the area, they hired an Inner Sect disciple from Divine Sword Sect for escort.

The requirement was Postnatal Fifth Level or above.

With his Postnatal Ninth Level cultivation, the risk should be relatively small.

After all, the escort target didn’t have any special status.

However, someone who could afford to hire a Postnatal Fifth Level or above Inner Sect disciple must have some connection to a middle or high-ranking member of Divine Sword Sect. The reward was 500 Contribution Points.

Three days passed in a flash.

After Li Qian finished ringing the Time Bell, he went down the mountain.

After staying on the mountain for a long time, it was quite nice to go out for a walk and relax.

He could experience the local culture of this world.

So, he actually quite enjoyed doing the mission once a year, as long as the risk wasn’t too high.

Following the address, Li Qian arrived at Biyun Lane in the north of Sword’s Edge City.

Rows of exquisite houses were situated around a lake, the scenery was beautiful.

Yun Residence.

Li Qian stood outside a house. It was a large mansion with a high gate and courtyard. In Sword’s Edge City, having such a residence was not simple.

“I heard that there is an Elder with the surname Yun on Purple Lightning Peak. I wonder if there is any connection with this Yun Residence?”

Li Qian thought to himself.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of Yun Residence, a servant came up to him and asked, “Are you Young Hero Li Qian from Divine Sword Sect?”

“Yes.”

Li Qian nodded.

“Please come with me, Young Hero Li.”

The servant hurriedly said respectfully.

Entering Yun Residence, the interior was tastefully decorated with rockeries, flowing water, flowers, and trees. Li Qian soon met the owner of Yun Residence, a young woman in her twenties, with a seven or eight-year-old girl by her side.

“I am Lin Yun. In the next few days, I will need to trouble Young Hero Li to escort my daughter and me.”

The young woman bowed slightly and said.

“Please rest assured, Madam Lin. Since I have accepted the mission, this is my duty.”

Li Qian said.

Yun Residence was ready.

As soon as Madam Lin and her daughter got into the carriage, they set off.

There was also a coachman and a maid following them.

Li Qian observed that Madam Lin seemed to have practiced martial arts. She appeared delicate, but her aura was not weak. She might have entered the ranks of martial artists.

The coachman had obviously practiced martial arts too.

Only the maid was an ordinary person.

After leaving Sword’s Edge City, they traveled quite fast because the road was wide and flat.

“Big Brother, what is your cultivation level?”

The curtain was lifted, revealing a young face. The little girl looked at Li Qian curiously and asked.

“Xiao Wen, don’t ask about people’s private matters.”

Madam Lin’s voice came from inside the carriage.

The little girl stuck out her tongue and then asked again, “Big Brother, my father is also an Inner Sect disciple of Divine Sword Sect. Do you know my father?”

“I really don’t know. What’s your father’s name?”

Li Qian asked with a smile, unable to help himself.

This cute little girl wasn’t shy at all. She was quite sociable.

“My father’s name is Yun Xi. He is very powerful.”

The little girl’s eyes narrowed into crescents, and her chubby little face was full of pride.

Yun Xi?

Li Qian had never heard of him.

He rarely interacted with Inner Sect disciples.

Even the names of the dozen or so people who participated in the True Disciple Selection last time, he couldn’t remember them all.