After leaving Lingyun Peak, Su Changqing headed straight for the Mission Hall.

Martialists below the Dharma Form Realm are required to complete at least one task every month, as per the sect's rules.

After all, the sect is not a place to support idlers.

Of course, completing tasks earns contribution points, which can be exchanged for the sect's pills, martial arts, weapons, and the like.

"Junior Brother, are you here to select a task?"

As soon as Su Changqing entered the Mission Hall, a female disciple quickly approached him with a smile on her face.

She was an Outer Disciple of the Mission Hall, responsible for guiding and assisting.

"That's right."

Su Changqing nodded.

He wasn't wearing the attire of a True Transmission Disciple, so the female disciple didn't know his identity and assumed he was an Outer Disciple.

"My name is Li Xiaoxiao, a disciple of the Mission Hall. If you don't mind, I can introduce the tasks to you."

Li Xiaoxiao appeared very enthusiastic, eager to introduce the tasks to Su Changqing.

Of course, it was mainly because Su Changqing was good-looking.

Handsome, with such a great temperament, it was simply captivating.

An ordinary Outer Disciple like Li Xiaoxiao couldn't resist such temptation.

"Sure, thank you, Senior Sister Li."

Su Changqing's address of "Senior Sister Li" almost made Li Xiaoxiao's soul leave her body.

Ah.

So satisfying.

"Junior Brother, please follow me. The tasks in the Mission Hall are divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D. Over here are the Class D Tasks, suitable for Outer Disciples. The Class C Tasks ahead are more difficult, suitable for regular Inner Disciples.

As for the Class B Tasks ahead, they require Core Disciples to handle."

Li Xiaoxiao introduced meticulously, and Su Changqing nodded silently.

He hadn't known about these things before.

Looking at the Class D Tasks, Su Changqing saw that most were not very difficult and there were many types.

"Collect an Ice Cloud Herb from the outskirts of Starfall Forest, Contribution Points: 10

Hunt a Tier Two Fire Cloud Pig and obtain its tusks, Contribution Points: 15

Obtain the gallbladder of a Tier Two Giant Python, Contribution Points: 16"

***

Just as Su Changqing was about to select a task, a voice came from not far away.

"Junior Brother, are you here to take on an Outer Sect task?"

Su Changqing turned his head. The speaker was a man wearing the attire of an Outer Disciple, with a gentle smile, asking softly.

Su Changqing nodded and curiously asked: "What's up?"

The man laughed heartily and approached Su Changqing familiarly, saying:

"My name is Li Yunsheng, a disciple of Jade Wave Peak, and also the eighth in the Outer Sect. A few of us have taken on a Class C Task and happen to be short of one person. I wonder if Junior Brother is interested?"

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing narrowed his eyes.

A Class C Task?

Short of people?

Interesting.

He slightly raised the corners of his mouth: "Oh? What task?"

Seeing Su Changqing's interest, Li Yunsheng immediately became happy, his face beaming with a smile as he warmly invited Su Changqing over.

"Junior Brother, these three are my friends. This is Zhang Wentao, this is Li Xiaoxue, and that one is Wang Liang. These three are top-tier in the Outer Sect, all Wheel Sea Realm martialists.

This time, we've taken on a Class C Task to slay a Peak Tier Three Celestial Ice Python and obtain its gallbladder. The contribution points total 3000, split among the five of us, each getting six hundred contribution points. What do you think, Junior Brother?"

Li Yunsheng said with a smile, his words carrying a hint of persuasion.

The others quickly chimed in.

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"Exactly, Junior Brother, we chose you because we like you. If you're not willing, we'll find someone else."

"Indeed, Senior Brother Li Yunsheng is the eighth in the Outer Sect. With him, this task will definitely be no problem."

"Exactly, exactly."

"…"

Each of them spoke in turn, their words filled with temptation.

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

These guys really took him for a fool, huh?

Splitting the contribution points sounds tempting, but in reality, it's a damn trap.

If Su Changqing guessed correctly, these guys were probably planning to use him as bait.

To lure out the Celestial Ice Python.

Then, they would strike and kill it.

Not only could they slay the Celestial Ice Python and earn three thousand contribution points, but there would also be one less person to share with.

It had to be said, it was indeed a clever scheme.

For an ordinary disciple, they might really be swayed by these few.

But Su Changqing had seen through it at a glance.

[Ding! Detected that the host is being tempted]

 

[Option 1: Directly refuse and scold them for being shameless, exposing their plot in public. Reward: One profound-grade low-tier martial art]

 

[Option 2: A true villain must be ruthless, like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Complete the task and take their lives. Reward: Any top-tier Sword Intent]

Oh.

A choice was triggered.

Su Changqing's lips curled into a smile.

Among these guys, Li Yunsheng was the strongest, at the Late Wheel Sea Realm, while the other three included one at the Mid Wheel Sea Realm and two at the Early Wheel Sea Realm. They were all veteran Outer Disciples, quite powerful.

However, although Su Changqing was only at the Peak Mortal Transformation Realm, he was not afraid of these guys in terms of strength.

If it came to a real fight, he was confident he could take them down.

"I choose option two!"

Therefore, he chose the second option without hesitation.

"Thank you for the kind offer, Senior Brothers and Sisters. It wouldn't be right for me not to go. In that case, I'll join you."

Su Changqing said, feigning innocence.

Hearing this, the group immediately smiled.

The four exchanged glances and then Li Yunsheng said with a grin:

"Great, Junior Brother, don't worry. Just follow behind us, and with our protection, there won't be any problems."

"Exactly, exactly."

"No problem, we'll protect you, no one can touch you."

"…"

The group made confident promises.

Su Changqing nodded excitedly on the surface, but inwardly he was disdainfully mocking them.

A bunch of fools, trying to put on a show with me.

"Great, then I'm relieved."

Su Changqing said with a "naive" smile.

"In that case, Junior Brother, let's set off quickly."

"Yes, yes, time is of the essence, let's hurry."

The group urged.

Su Changqing didn't hesitate and quickly nodded.

"No problem, let's set off now."

"Alright."

The group cheerfully led Su Changqing out together.

***

Leaving the Tai Xuan Sect, they headed straight for the eastern Lianyun Mountain Range.

This was a large mountain range, home to countless demonic beasts with formidable strength. Especially deep within, it was said to house terrifying Great Demons, which even Peak Supreme Realm experts dared not tread lightly.

The Celestial Ice Python was located within this Lianyun Mountain Range.

Along the way, the four didn't even ask for Su Changqing's name or background.

After all, in their eyes, a mere newly-joined Outer Disciple was insignificant. If he died, so be it, it didn't matter.

Name?

No need to know.

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