Chapter 225: 224, Entry Level Fee Increased (2/4)
Wen Ping, who was on the return journey, was unaware of these things. He was now troubled by Zhantian Qingxuan and Zhantian Ye, both of whom were like discovering a new continent, asking non-stop on the flying ship.
Zhantian Qingxuan was a bit better, after all, she was older.
Zhantian Ye was bouncing around, playing joyfully, and occasionally screaming.
When Wen Ping returned to the Immortal Sect, it was just about dusk. Before he could get off the flying ship, he asked the system, "System, how much is the entry fee for Upper Profound Realm sect entry?"
"100,000."
"100,000!"
100,000 Gold Coins, add a bit more, and you could directly purchase a Yellow Level Lower Grade Vein Technique.
Wen Ping then asked, "And for Middle Profound Realm?"
"50,000."
Upon hearing the system’s response, Wen Ping actually didn’t have much of a reaction; he really felt that 100,000 was okay.
Even though he currently has 100 White Crystals and over 200,000 Gold Tickets, upgrading Tingyu Pavilion once costs 100 White Crystals. Moreover, upgrading various buildings is urgent. Otherwise, recruitment progress will fall behind.
100,000 seemed like a drop in the bucket.
But it was still better than nothing.
Since it was evening, everyone was in the Viewing Room. As soon as the flying ship landed, Qin Shan noticed the commotion. As soon as Qin Shan moved, everyone rushed out of the Viewing Room.
Yang Lele was still the most enthusiastic one.
Seeing the old lady and Zhantian Ye, he showed some surprise, "Wow, new members have come, and they’re so beautiful."
As soon as he said this, the old lady’s expression instantly changed.
A wave of pressure directly surged towards Yang Lele, scaring him into taking a few steps back.
"Sorry, senior."
Yang Lele quickly apologized, and only then did Zhantian Qingxuan retract the pressure.
After retracting the pressure, Zhantian Qingxuan looked around. Although she was here for the Two-Star Vortex Map Creation Book, she felt it was important to take a good look around, since she would be a part of the sect in the future.
At this moment, she released her perception, but when her perception extended a hundred meters, there was no response.
Zhantian Qingxuan wasn’t particularly surprised; many Three-star Sect have such restrictions. The Immortal Sect having them was normal—having Guardians capable of killing Half-Step Profound cultivators, it wasn’t surprising to have a perception restriction.
Seeing Yang Lele trying to flirt and then getting reprimanded, Wen Ping smirked inwardly and then said, "Alright, this is Senior Zhantian Qingxuan, and this is her granddaughter Zhantian Ye. They are family from now on."
When Wen Ping introduced them to everyone, Qin Shan’s expression was somewhat bewildered.
He had heard of Zhantian Qingxuan; her power was not only the peak of East Lake but also she had a prestigious status—a Vortex Divine Artisan.
This kind of person actually joined the Immortal Sect!
He couldn’t help but glance at Wen Ping. He didn’t understand what exactly the Sect Leader did on this trip?
It must be more interesting than taking Yang Lele to participate in the Ten Talents Trial, and he secretly thought: "I must listen to the Young Master recount this journey later."
After Wen Ping introduced Zhantian Qingxuan and Zhantian Ye to everyone, the others followed by introducing themselves.
"Welcome, Senior, I’m Yang Lele."
"Welcome, Senior, I’m Zhao Qing."
...
After the introductions, some people returned to the Viewing Room, while others went to prepare refreshments for Zhantian Ye. Wen Ping took Zhantian Qingxuan to the dorm area and said as they walked, "By the way, you need to pay the entry fee."
"Entry fee?"
Zhantian Qingxuan was taken aback.
Joining a sect requires a fee?
What kind of rule is this?
It was the first time she had heard that joining a sect required paying an entry fee.
Wen Ping continued, "It’s the sect’s rule. Zhantian Ye, as a disciple, has an entry fee of 1,000 Gold Coins."
Upon hearing this, Zhantian Qingxuan wasn’t bothered about the entry fee, laughingly saying, "That’s nothing."
With that said, Zhantian Qingxuan reached into her Storage Ring.
Searching for perhaps, possibly overlooked Thousand Gold Tickets hidden in the corners.
Wen Ping smiled faintly and slowly said, "A heads-up, not only is there an entry fee, but all cultivation and residence costs in the Immortal Sect require spending Gold Coins. And Elder Zhantian, your entry fee is 10 White Crystals."
"Entry fee of 10 White Crystals? Why am I so expensive?"
"Different realms, different standards."
Looking at Wen Ping speaking straightforwardly, Zhantian Qingxuan stared over and then asked suspiciously, "Sect Leader Wen, you’re not the type to scam for money, right? Where in joining Upper Profound Realm sect entry should one pay 10 White Crystals?"
Vortex Divine Artisans join sects and are often welcomed with open arms.
For her, 10 White Crystals really wasn’t much. Joining any Three-star Sect, White Crystals would surely be plentiful, but joining the Immortal Sect, not receiving any, instead having to pay 10 White Crystals.
She was somewhat suspicious that Wen Ping was cheating her, taking her into the Immortal Sect because of the White Crystals on her.
Entirely disregarding the identity of a Vortex Divine Artisan—because Wen Ping already possessed an Anomalous Vein.
However, Wen Ping did not answer this question, only replying faintly, "If you don’t want to join, I won’t force you."
"Alright, 10 it is." To see the Two-Star Vortex Map Creation Book, she could only compromise.
After receiving the White Crystals, Wen Ping took her to the dorm area and said, "Stay here, 50 Gold Coins per day."
"More expenses?"
Zhantian Qingxuan really didn’t know what to say, and then she thought of Wen Ping’s words—anything done here requires money. Although 50 Gold Coins wasn’t much, spending this much for one night’s stay had a bit of the feeling of a rip-off.
She had stayed in the best inns, with sandalwood crafted from the horns of Great Demons, costing not even 20 Gold Coins a night.
However, since the 10 White Crystals were paid, the 50 Gold Coins were insignificant.
After settling the two in a room, Wen Ping tossed over a scroll of parchment, "Elder Zhantian, this is what was inside the Black Box—your family letter."
The old lady received the parchment scroll and glanced at it.
She hadn’t expected Wen Ping to actually open it.
But after looking at the contents of the parchment, she realized, understanding why Wen Ping appeared in the Secret Realm. It turned out she inadvertently handed the opportunity over; otherwise, he wouldn’t have gained the Secret Treasure.
...
After arranging Zhantian Qingxuan and Zhantian Ye, Wen Ping went to the kitchen to find something to eat, and also to feed Haha. Then he went to the back mountain to check on his Jianmu tree species. After 20 days and generous watering with Spiritual Water, all eight trees had grown to one meter tall.
The Red-eyed Giant Ape continued working as the leader of the planting team, treating Hei Ze and Ling Yun like handmaids.
Wen Ping casually bought eight more seeds and handed them to the Red-eyed Giant Ape, instructing them to continue planting. His idea was simple: one day he wants Jianmu trees to fill the entire mountain. But buying eight seeds made his heart ache.
80,000 Gold Coins!
Just like that, buried into the ground.
But while his heart was aching, receiving the sect’s income for these 20 days immediately covered the cost of the eight seeds.
Late at night, Wen Ping returned to the Tingyu Pavilion.
"System, claim rewards."
[Hellfire upgrading...]
As the pop-up window appeared, Wen Ping felt his whole body tremble, a stream of cold suddenly drilled into his body.
While the cold stream continuously drilled into his meridians, it was like ants entering without gaps. Moreover, their ultimate goal was to reach the Earth-Breaking Meridian Gate, constantly pouring in cold streams.
The Hellfire within the Earth-Breaking Meridian Gate gradually got replaced.