Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 - 23 Task

Watching Yan Song leave, Li Qian's eyes held a glint of coldness.

This Yan Song truly is calculating; despite being an Official Disciple, he actually resorted to a sneak attack.

Fortunately, my own strength is not weak, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable.

Even though he wouldn't dare to truly deal a killing blow, the intent to injure me was one hundred percent there.

It was for this reason that Li Qian's sword only nicked the surface of the opponent's throat, not really striking lethally, a warning to the other party.

He only wanted to cultivate in peace, unwilling to get caught up in trouble.

A mere Postnatal Seventh Layer of cultivation is not enough for self-protection within Divine Sword Sect.

Even with a Master, he did not want to cause him trouble.

In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed.

Song Yingying came up the mountain once again, mentioning that she had been assigned back to Hundred Herbs Garden for a relatively good job.

Li Qian told her to focus on her work and cultivation.

Song Yingying also knew that the bit of favor her grandfather had left was now fully expended.

Li Qian's cultivation life returned to its peaceful state once more.

Chen Bell Platform was very quiet.

Almost no one came here.

Only Chen Yong occasionally visited the mountain, bringing news related to servant disciples.

Time flew like a shuttle.

It was deep winter now.

The grass and trees on the mountain were desolate, the cold wind piercing.

Yet Li Qian still wore his thin clothes, practicing the Heartless Sword Technique after striking the bell.

After a long time, he finished his practice.

He summoned the system interface to take a look.

Host: Li Qian.

Cultivation: Postnatal (Eighth Layer 43/100).

Sacrificial Artifact: Chen Bell (Magic 168/10000).

Martial Arts: Sword Stabbing Fist (Perfect), Heartless Sword Technique (Great Success 99/100).

....

He had now stepped into the Postnatal Eighth Layer.

As for the Heartless Sword Technique, it had already reached 99 points of progress towards Great Success.

Actually, he had reached this level several days ago.

But that final point of progress... just couldn't break through.

It was like hitting a snag.

Just like the previous Sword Stabbing Fist.

Sword Stabbing Fist took several months, before finally breaking through the limit, achieving perfection.

But it's estimated... that the Heartless Sword Technique will take even longer.

So, he was not in a hurry.

....

As evening approached.

Li Qian came in front of the cabin.

"Disciple, how long has it been since you became an Official Disciple?"

Zhou Buping said.

"Master, one year and one month."

Li Qian replied.

"According to Inner Sect regulations, you should start undertaking the responsibilities that an Official Disciple should fulfill."

Zhou Buping nodded as he spoke.

Li Qian had learned about the Inner Sect's situation; after becoming an Official Disciple, there was generally a one-year transition period, and then corresponding tasks would be arranged, usually once a year.

After all, the Inner Sect didn't provide cultivation resources to Official Disciples for free.

Moreover, after completing a task, the Inner Sect would issue contribution points based on the task's level.

The contribution points for tasks completed by Official Disciples were much higher than what servant disciples received for working.

"Please give your instructions, Master."

Li Qian promptly said.

"You go to the Inner Sect Task Hall tomorrow to receive one. Under normal circumstances, the tasks for the first three years are relatively simple and low-risk."