I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 55 - 50: The Secret (Please Follow)
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Footsteps echoed down from the second platform, along the Immortal Ascension Ladder used by the Outer Disciples.
Tian Lin vaguely saw the figure of a girl in green, and sure enough, saw her bringing a food container up to the platform. She asked him, "So it was you. Tell me, what did you see after ascending to the ninety-ninth step?"
Tian Lin was somewhat puzzled and said, "Did Miss Han and I perceive different scenes?"
The girl in green said, "The stone steps under the first platform are meant for people like you who lack True Qi. We cannot see the ordeals you undergo in the illusion. For us, the stone steps of the first section of the Immortal Ladder are nothing but ordinary steps."
Tian Lin seemed to understand.
If he had been at the Qi Cultivation first level, he would only have encountered the illusion upon ascending the second set of steps.
The first set of steps was specifically designed for mortals; Qi Cultivators could traverse them without hindrance and would not enter any illusion.
"I encountered something on the last step—"
Before Tian Lin could finish, he saw two shooting stars crash down at the foot of Dao Seeking Mountain.
Not long after, two elders in Taoist robes appeared beside him and the girl in green.
As soon as the leading elder appeared, the girl in green hurriedly kowtowed and said, "I pay my respects to Great-Grandmaster. Please save my senior brother."
The leading elder turned his head to glance at the girl in green and asked, "Who is your senior brother?"
The chubby elder beside the leading one said:
"Her senior brother is an Outer Disciple from Sword Peak. He ascended the second stage of the steps a few years ago. No one knows what he encountered up there, but he went mad before the Dao Bell even rang."
The leading elder stroked his beard and looked to the girl in green saying, "You’re talking about that Zhong family disciple, yes? He was quite a talent. Unfortunately, he is plagued by inner demons, and I cannot save him."
After finishing his words, he turned to Tian Lin: "So you’re the servant disciple who ascended the mountain this time? Speak, then. What did you see on the stone steps?"
Tian Lin knew that these two must be elders of the sect, Foundation Establishment experts, so he dared not hesitate with his response.
He recounted his encounters within the illusion, only concealing the matter of the word clues.
The leading elder nodded and said to the other elder, "This matches the accounts of a servant disciple who passed through this first set of steps a hundred years ago. It seems the Immortal Ladder has not changed in the slightest over the centuries."
The leading elder then sighed, "These illusions document the ancestor’s journey in Seeking Immortality, which is extremely precious. Unfortunately, no one has ever ascended the second stretch of steps."
Having said this, the girl in green once more kowtowed insistently, "Please, Great-Grandmaster, save my senior brother."
The leading elder said, "If you can ascend to the second platform on the second section of the stone steps, this old man will set aside my pride and plead with the Heart Inquiry Sect to help heal your senior brother’s madness."
The girl in green wept and said, "I have been guarding this place day and night, never slacking off in my efforts to ascend. Yet the Immortal Ladder is difficult to climb—furthermore, my senior brother managed to reach the second platform. If Great-Grandmaster can save my senior brother, once he is lucid, he will surely report his experiences on the second platform to the sect."
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The leading elder did not respond, but the chubby elder scolded, "The sect is currently troubled by the matters of the Blood Sect, who would care about your senior brother’s plight? Retreat at once, or do not blame Elder Ancestor for a heartless enforcement of the law."
It was then that Tian Lin realized that this chubby elder was an elder from the Law Enforcement Hall.
After scolding the girl in green, the Law Enforcement Elder turned to Tian Lin, "Since you’re a servant disciple of Lianshui Peak and have now ascended the Immortal Ladder, you are henceforth an Outer Disciple of Lianshui Peak—
Our Yao Yue Sect Peaks have their own outputs, and the monthly salary of the Outer Disciples is borne by the individual Peaks. Tonight, when you return to Lianshui Peak, ascend the mountain and find your Peak Master Liu, and henceforth let him teach you the magical arts; you are now an Outer Disciple of our Yao Yue Sect."
Upon hearing this, Tian Lin, excited, bowed deeply and said, "This disciple thanks the elder."
The chubby elder turned to look at the leading elder and said, "Now that the matter has been seen to, and though his body contains traces of Spiritual Energy, there are no signs of practicing the spells of the Blood Sect. It is still best for us to return to the mountain to discuss the situation with the Blood Sect."
The leading elder nodded, then affectionately looked at Tian Lin and said:
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"You have seldom set foot upon the stone steps, and now you are in need of spirit stones to refine your True Qi; our Yao Yue Sect is not wanting for water spirit stones, but the other four types of spirit stones are strictly reserved for the use of Inner Sect Disciples. Here, I have the gold, wood, fire, and earth spirit stones for you, consider it a meeting gift."
After the leading elder finished speaking, a bag suddenly appeared in his hand.
When Tian Lin took the bag, the portly elder said, "Aren’t you going to thank your Elder Feng for his generosity?"
Tian Lin did not know what Elder Feng’s role was, but he had a very good impression of him and quickly bowed to express his thanks.
Then Elder Feng said, "Now that you have cultivation, do not slack off. Do not follow the example of your fellow disciples who indulge in drink all day within the sect, merely waiting for the time to be sent out to enjoy themselves - remember, you ascended the Immortal Ascension Ladder to become an Outer Disciple, and you should also aim to ascend the Immortal Ascension Ladder to enter the Inner Sect."
A chill went down Tian Lin’s spine - he knew that giving spirit stones was not important; what was important were these words!
This Elder Feng, by giving him spirit stones, intended to help him and expected him to continue ascending the Immortal Ladder.
"Disciple will heed the teachings of Elder Feng."
Tian Lin remained bowed and did not stand up until later, when the green-dressed girl spoke up with a cold voice, "Both Elder Fengs have left, Disciple Tian can stand now."
Tian Lin then straightened up, only to see Bai Ye on the ninety-eighth step and Old Gou on the ninety-fifth step both offering a salute, "Congratulations, Immortal Master Tian."
Tian Lin noticed the cautiousness in Bai Ye’s eyes, and the envy and respect in Old Gou’s eyes, and he instantly came to a realization.
But he did not become prideful; what occupied his mind at the moment were the head of an old man rolling down the stone steps, the young Liu who killed his own brother to enter the immortal gate, and Big Zhang!
"I am only fortunate to have joined the Outer Disciples before you two, but I believe that it won’t be long before the Dao Bell of Immortal Ladder will ring another two times."
Saying such superficial words, Tian Lin didn’t expect the green-dressed girl to scoff derisively:
"If the Dao Bell of Dao Seeking Mountain were so easy to ring, then the gateway of Dao Seeking Mountain would have long been worn out by the servant disciples."
In Tian Lin’s memory, this green-dressed girl was always a woman of few words, appearing exceptionally tranquil.
However, he did not expect that once she spoke her words would be so sharp.
Yet, as her cultivation was far superior to his own, Tian Lin was not about to engage in a reasoned argument with her over Bai Ye and Old Gou.
The mood of this green-dressed girl was clearly not good, and she was not inclined to linger here.
Tian Lin saw her pick up a food box and quickly descend the mountain, disappearing into the night.
Once the green-dressed girl had left, the smile on Bai Ye’s face became much more genuine.
Yet, he surprised Tian Lin by saying with a laugh: "These elders, they’ve all been on Moon Pond Mountain for too long; their heads are not so sharp anymore."
While descending the stone steps, Tian Lin turned his head in confusion to look at Bai Ye, only to hear him say:
"These elders spend all day cultivating on Moon Pond Mountain without concerning themselves with the secular world, unaware how many Outer Disciples have sought spirit stones in vain; isn’t Elder Feng giving you twelve spirit stones just like passing you twelve tokens of death, practically compelling other Outer Disciples within the sect to trouble you?"
Hearing this, Tian Lin offered his gratitude with a salute, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Bai. I’ll take heed."
Bai Ye did not reply, but turned his head to look at Old Gou.
Old Gou understood that Bai Ye’s words were not only a reminder to Tian Lin but also a warning to himself.
He felt both shame and anger, but could only vow, "Immortal Master Tian, rest assured, I will definitely not spread the word about Elder Feng gracing you with spirit stones."
Tian Lin neither affirmed nor denied; at this point, could the secret of Elder Feng granting spirit stones truly be kept?
Is it still a secret when more than two people know it?
Tian Lin didn’t believe the secret could be kept; he feared that Lianshui Peak might already be in an uproar.
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