Chapter 2072

"During the first month, the canteen provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner on time every day, and it was open unconditionally to all sect disciples."

Translate: "In the first month, the canteen provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner on time every day, and was unconditionally open to all sect disciples."

"Note: canteen maps to Canteen, sect disciples maps to sect disciples, provide three meals is correct, and 'unconditionally' is the right translation. All good."

"No matter when, as long as it was Fàn diǎn, the sect disciples could come and enjoy delicious dishes."

Translate: "No matter when, as long as it was mealtime, the sect disciples could come and enjoy delicious dishes."

"The term 'mealtime' should be translated as Fàn diǎn, per the glossary."

But "Fàn diǎn" is a term meaning mealtime. Keep as is.

"However, this arrangement lasted only one month; after that, anyone wishing to keep eating at the sect canteen had to use sect contribution points to obtain food."

Translate: "However, this only lasted one month; after one month, if one wanted to continue eating in the sect canteen, they had to rely on sect contribution points to exchange for food."

Sect contribution points

"After Ye Zhangqing announced the rules, not a single disciple among the crowd objected."

Translate: "When Ye Zhangqing finished announcing these regulations, not a single disciple among the many present raised any objection."

"The name Ye Zhangqing should be retained as Ye Zhangqing."

"Moreover, upon hearing this news, many disciples inexplicably felt a sense of identification with the Sect deep inside."

Translate: "Furthermore, upon hearing this news, many disciples inexplicably felt a sense of identification with the sect deep in their hearts."

"Originally, they felt little attachment to the Dao One Immortal Sect, but now each disciple present keenly sensed an indescribable bond with the Sect."

Translate: "Originally, they did not have deep feelings for the Dao One Immortal Sect, but at this moment, every disciple present distinctly felt an indescribable bond between themselves and the sect."

Dao One Immortal Sect

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Translate: "This banquet was held extremely successfully, its effect being remarkably extraordinary."

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Translate: "During the banquet, people exchanged cups and glasses, the atmosphere warm and harmonious."

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Translate: "Qi Xiong and Shi Song, seeing this scene, finally relaxed their tense heartstrings, letting out a long sigh."

Qi Xiong, Shi Song

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Translate: "Because the goal they hoped to achieve was precisely to strengthen the disciples' sense of belonging and identification with the sect through this banquet."

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Translate: "As things stand now, everything is proceeding smoothly, and the results are satisfactory."

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Translate: "When the banquet drew to a close, the disciples began to leave their seats one after another."

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Translate: "At this moment, Qi Xiong approached Ye Zhangqing with a relaxed and pleased expression, laughing as if relieved of a heavy burden."

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Translate: "\"Little Zhangqing, this time we really owe it to you; if you hadn't come up with such a good idea and arranged it properly, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly. \""

Little Zhangqing

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Translate: "Facing Qi Xiong's praise, Ye Zhangqing also smiled broadly and responded humbly."

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Translate: "\"Sect Master, your words are too heavy; I am already a member of the Dao One Immortal Sect, so contributing my modest effort to the sect is only natural. \""

Sect Master

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Translate: "Hearing these words, Qi Xiong couldn't help but burst into loud laughter, saying."

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Translate: "\"Haha, I just misspoke earlier; we are all one family, and we should naturally work together in unity for the sect's development. \""

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Translate: "Having also been busy all day, Ye Zhangqing dragged his weary body and waved goodbye to Qi Xiong."

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Translate: "Afterward, he led Bai Hua Xianzi and several women together on the way back, slowly walking toward his own dong fu."

Bai Hua Xianzi, Dong Fu

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Translate: "At the same time, Qi Xiong turned and headed toward the sect's main hall, preparing to continue immersing himself in the sect's busy affairs."

sect's main hall

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Translate: "One must know that as the head of a sect, especially now when the Dao One Immortal Sect is in a state of myriad neglected affairs awaiting revival, various trivial matters come one after another, leaving him overwhelmed."

Dao One Immortal Sect

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Translate: "However, the instant Qi Xiong stepped into the main hall, his whole body felt as if struck by lightning, freezing him on the spot."

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Translate: "His originally slightly weary face suddenly darkened, his eyes fixed ahead, and he coldly shouted."

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Translate: "\"Who? Dare to trespass into my Dao One Immortal Sect. \""

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Translate: "Following his gaze, he saw that inside the main hall, at some point, more than a dozen figures had appeared."

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Translate: "What's even more eerie is that these people's appearance seemed to materialize out of thin air, without alerting any sect disciple."

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Translate: "Exactly when did they sneak in unnoticed, and by what means did they enter this heavily guarded sect stronghold?"

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Translate: "Thinking of this, Qi Xiong's heart trembled with fear; if these uninvited guests harbored ill intent, the consequences would be unimaginable."

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Translate: "Just as Qi Xiong faced the enemy head-on, fully focused on dealing with the sudden situation, an old man with white hair slowly stepped out from the darkness."

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Translate: "The old man wore a seemingly kind smile on his face and spoke softly."

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Translate: "\"Sect Master Qi, do not panic; we have come late at night with no ill intent, merely wishing to discuss with you the matter of joining your sect. \""

Qi Zongzhu

"Huh??? Joining the sect indication? Do I know you? You just joined the sect?"

Translate: "\"Huh??? Entry sect indication? Do I know you? You just joined the sect? \""

"Huh??? Joining the sect indication? Do I know you? You just joined the sect?"

I heard that the elderly man with a weathered face but vigorous spirit claimed that they had come this time to discuss joining the sect, yet at this late hour, when all was quiet and still, they arrived unannounced without any warning—such an explanation is hardly convincing.

Translate: "Although the venerable yet spirited old man claimed they had come to discuss joining the sect, at this late hour when all was quiet, they showed up unannounced without any warning, making this explanation hard to believe."

Qi Xiong stood aside, silent, but the wariness on his face grew stronger, his sharp, hawk-like eyes fixed on the dozen or so people present.

Translate: "Standing aside, Qi Xiong remained silent, but the vigilance on his face grew ever stronger, his sharp hawk-like eyes locked firmly on the dozen-plus people present."

He exerted all his effort to try to gauge the cultivation levels of these people, but no matter how he circulated his qi to sense them, he could not discern even the slightest clue.

Translate: "He exerted all his effort to try to discern these people's cultivation levels, but no matter how he circulated his qi to sense, he could not perceive the slightest clue."

cultivation levels, circulate his qi to sense

Faced with this situation, Qi Xiong couldn't help but feel a deep sense of unease and doubt.

Translate: "Faced with this situation, Qi Xiong's heart inevitably surged with deep unease and doubt."

Because under normal circumstances, if one cannot even discern the opponent's cultivation, there is only one reasonable explanation—the strength of these dozen or so people is unfathomably profound, their cultivation far surpassing his own.

Translate: "Because under normal circumstances, if one cannot even discern the opponent's cultivation, there is only one reasonable explanation: the strength of these ten-plus people is unfathomably profound, their cultivation far surpassing his own."

Thinking this, Qi Xiong secretly lamented his fate.

Translate: "Thinking this, Qi Xiong inwardly lamented bitterly."

Before these powerful beings, he knew he was as insignificant and powerless as an ant, with almost no chance to resist.

Translate: "Before these powerful beings, he deeply knew he was as insignificant and powerless as an ant, with almost no chance to resist."

At this moment, he could only obediently follow their orders and arrangements, daring not to harbor the slightest defiance.

Translate: "At this moment, he could only obediently follow their orders and arrangements, daring not to harbor the slightest defiance."

Moreover, this heavy pressure made him feel tormented, as if an invisible mountain weighed upon his shoulders, leaving him breathless.

Translate: "This heavy sense of oppression only made him feel even more tormented, as if an invisible mountain weighed upon his shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe."

At that moment, to dispel Qi Xiong's deep-seated doubts and worries, the white-haired elder who had just spoken stepped forward and revealed his true identity and that of the people behind him.

Translate: "At that moment, to dispel Qi Xiong's deep-seated doubts and worries, the white-haired old man who had just spoken stepped forward slowly, actively revealing his true identity and that of the people behind him to Qi Xiong."

It turned out that they were the ancestors of the immortal clan disciples who had successfully joined the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Translate: "It turned out that they were all the ancestral figures of the Immortal Clan descendants who had successfully joined the Dao One Immortal Sect."

It was precisely because of their orders that the younger generation of the clan was required to actively participate in the sect admission trials, ultimately gaining smooth entry into the Dao One Immortal Sect for cultivation.

Translate: "It was precisely because they issued orders requiring the younger generation of the clan to actively participate in the sect entrance examination, ultimately enabling them to smoothly join the Dao One Immortal Sect for cultivation."

After hearing this detailed explanation, Qi Xiong's previously tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and he let out a long sigh of turbid air.

Translate: "After hearing this detailed explanation, Qi Xiong's originally tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little, and he exhaled a long breath of foul air."

Although he still harbored some wariness toward these sudden visitors, at least now a faint connection had been established between them, no longer as strange and hostile as before.

Translate: "Although he still felt wary of these sudden visitors, at least now some semblance of a connection had been established between the two sides, no longer as unfamiliar and hostile as before."

Gazing at the white-haired elder, Qi Xiong finally spoke up.

Translate: "Gazing at the white-haired old man, Qi Xiong finally spoke slowly."

"May I ask, esteemed seniors, what do you mean by discussing sect admission?"

Translate: "\"May I ask, esteemed seniors, what do you mean by discussing the matter of joining the sect? \""

Inside the hall, the atmosphere eased; hearing Qi Xiong's words, the white-haired elder laughed heartily and then stated the purpose of their visit.

Translate: "Inside the hall, the atmosphere eased somewhat; hearing Qi Xiong's words, the white-haired old man laughed heartily and then stated the purpose of their visit."

Nowadays, the younger generations of their families have all successfully joined the Dao One Immortal Sect, and today, everything Ye Zhangqing has done has clearly not escaped their notice.

Translate: "Nowadays, the younger generations of their families have all successfully joined the Dao One Immortal Sect, and today, everything Ye Zhangqing has done has obviously not escaped their notice."

Having secured a chance to join the Dao One Immortal Sect means they get to eat; they would surely not miss such a good opportunity.

Translate: "Having secured the chance to join the Dao One Immortal Sect means having an opportunity to eat; how could they miss such a fine opportunity?"

Since their own descendants have joined the Dao One Immortal Sect, it's only natural for them to seek a ceremonial position within the sect.

Translate: "Since their own descendants have joined the Dao One Immortal Sect, it's not unreasonable for them to seek a position of offering sacrifices within the sect, is it?"

Moreover, they ask for no cultivation resources from the Dao One Immortal Sect; their sole request is to be provided with meals.

Translate: "Moreover, they do not want any cultivation resources from the Dao One Immortal Sect; their sole request is to be provided with meals."

As long as I get fed, that's enough.