Joyous vibe could be felt in the whole Water Peak and majority of the people on the said peak had a apparent smile on their face. Even those Elder who normally didn't smile on any normal occasion, had one which gave the ladies quite a chill.
Many of them didn't even know the reason, they only know that they suddenly received a extra points or pills out of nowhere, smiling after they received theirs. Plus, seeing the envious gaze of disciple of the other peak make them felt more good.
And the reason of this 'wonderful event' was, of course, the happiest out of them all, Master Dew. He was so happy to the point that he wanted to find the rock where his crab of a disciple, the ultra-clueless Ricky who don't even know the existence pills until then eventhough his a cultivator himself, and kiss it. Just how special is that rock?
He was so happy that he felt generous and every member of the Water Peak, be it from the highest Great Elder to the lowest disciple, received some kind of reward.
Of course, the news of him receiving a great, talented disciple already spread like a wildfire. Due to this, eventhough many of them didn't see or know who's Ricky is, many still gave gratitude to his name.
This day, two days past after the recruitment test. He instructed his disciple to meditate first so he could adjust to the surrounding Energy. And for this past two days, he felt more satisfied.
It was already outstanding at what he did on the day of test, however, it must be known that it was on the top of the Mountain Peak with a great forest in its surrounding and had a meager amount of available Water Energy. But in here, on the top of the Water Peak with its Water-Energy rich environment, it was even more outstanding!
Ricky was literally covered with blue mist! Normal mist made of water was always white in color but he's covered by a mist of pure Water-Energy!
And as expected of a person with [Martial Spirit], his progress could be describe by one word, astonishing! Although the kid only meditated for two days, his improvement were like a progress of a normal cultivator for a week! How great is that?
This was a great factor given humans have limited lifespan. The faster one progress in their cultivation, the higher the height they could reach.
Today is the first day Master Dew will instruct his beloved disciple. But before he start, he wanted to introduced something important to Ricky.
Master Dew brought out a round-thing that wafts a great medicinal fragrance. "This is the thing called Pill." he said seriously as he wanted Ricky to learn this as soon as possible. This disciple of his might be a great boasting material but him being ignorant to pills, out of all things, make him lose face big time. "Pills have many types with different purposes and uses. For instance, this pill that I hold is called the Blue-Energy Pills. With seven year old [Dew Lotus Seed] as the main ingredient, this Blue-Energy Pill contains Energy that is very beneficial for someone [Seventh-Level Mana Gathering-Stage] cultivator like you."
Ricky nodded full of vigor as this new information excite him.
Master Dew smile on the outside but he was really sighing in relief inside...
"Good." he said and nodded and take out his sword. "I'm a sword cultivator myself. Since I saw you using a water sword in the test, I will now teach you one of my greatest technique called [Raging River Sword-Technique]. This sword technique move looks like a calm and steady like a peaceful river but had a force like of angry, ready to kill, river. This technique often caught the foe off-guard as it looks like a soft attack." He explained while also demonstrating to Ricky at the same time.
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Hard stop as they arrived at what seems like a plaza and pointed a tree with its many roots visible on the surface that resemble a cave, "That tree is called the Technique Tree. As the name suggest, this is the place where you can study all the techniques available in Outer-Wood Peak." He confronted Cole. "When you finished your registration, you'll be given a chance to enter and choose a technique to your liking."
Cole just nodded as his response. Then Hard continue to point out all the essential building of the Outer-Wood Peak to him, like the Treasure Tree, Underground Disciplinary Hall, Mission Hollow and many more.
After that, they continue their travel until they arrive at particular tree.
"This is where you will register yourself, the Information Tree Office." Hard confronted Cole. "If you still had questions, place you don't know to or just need anything, just find me in my room and I'll try my best to help you."
Cole nodded and smile, "I will. Thank you very much, Senior Brother."
Hard nodded and leave while Cole enter the building.
"How can I help you?" asked of a lady who approached him.
Cole take out his temporary Identification Token and show it to the lady, "I'm here to complete my registration as Outer-Peak disciple."
The lady immediately recognized the token, "Follow me." she said and guide him until they arrived at a certain door and open it for him.
"Complete registration?" Asked of an old man inside the room.
Cole nodded, "Yes."
The old man look at Cole's shoulder where Blue was currently lying and curl up like a fluffy, blue ball. He started to look busy as he took out many things like a several number of small boxes, "You must be the beast tamer, right?" The old man ask him while he was doing his work.
"Yes, I am." He answered politely. "Is there any problem?" Again? He wanted to continue.
"There's no problem." The old man answered almost immediately. "In fact, I have some good news for you."
"Good news?" Cole ask full of doubt and uncertainty. Well, who could blame him? Most of his experience and encounter on the Sect almost had problem just because he's a beast tamer.
The old man chuckle at Cole's doubtful response. "Yes, good news." He look at Cole seriously. "Since you're new at the Wood Peak, I'm sure that you don't know this but the Peak composed of almost 30% non-combatants disciple. They were those disciples who focused on cultivating herbs, excell in healing techniques and many other. They were essential, vital and important for the Sect but the moment they travel outside, they had the most higher mortality rate. Of course, they were protected by their fellow Sect disciple but they were defenseless even for a weakest assasin. That is why the Sect is thinking for a way for them to atleast protect themselves until they can be rescued, and one of those way is beast taming."
Cole frowned, "You wanted me to hand over my technique?" He asked full of vigilance.
"No. If you hand over your technique, the Sect will be grateful and will compensate and reward you accordingly but we won't force you. Handing it to the Sect is all up to you."
Cole released a sigh of relief.
"The good news is, you will be given a mission issued personally by Peak-Master Timber."
"Mission?" he question.
"Yes. But before I discuss about the mission, let us finish your registration first." The old man stated.
Cole nodded, "What should I do?" He asked.
The old man smile, "Nothing hard." He then open the two box he brought out before, the first box contain some two crystal of some sort while the other contains the same token he was holding. "You only have to drop your blood here to this three item and it'll be done."
Cole nodded as he checked the information of the items that appear in his eyesight.
Life-Indicator Crystal [Sky-Rank]
A natural treasure of Heaven and Earth that reflect the life force of a person that drop their blood into it. These crystal will break if the person died.
Identity Token [Earth-Rank]
A unbinded token of identity. Drip a drop a blood to bind it. Inscribed with [Mother-Pointing-System Inscription] that records a number of points. Points can only be received by another token with [Mother-Pointing-System Inscription] and [Main-Pointing-System Inscription]. Can transfer points to another token with [Mother-Pointing-System Inscription] or [Children-Pointing-System Inscription].
Available Points : 0 points
After he checked their data and see nothing wrong, he pricked his finger and drip a blood to the two [Life-Indicator Crystal] and [Identity Token].
You have acquired the skill "Force Blood-Bind".
Force Blood-Bind
Affinity : Blood
Description : Forcibly remove the [Blood-Bind] of the other and change of your own. The higher the level of the owner and equipment or weapon, the lesser the rate of success.
Eh...? He acquired a skill just like that? But come to think of it, this is the first time he drip a blood to equipment.
The old man transfer one of the [Life-Indicator Crystal] to new box, he then close it and give to Cole along with the box that holds the new [Identification Token].
"This crystal is called the [Life-Indicator Crystal]. The moment it breaks, we will know that you die." The old man explain as he expected that Cole doesn't know the thing while the latter just nodded and didn't say anything. "While this token is your true [Identification Token]." Cole turnover the temporary [Identification Token] he had with him.
The old man then gave both the box that contains the [Life-Indicator Crystal] and [Identification Token]. "The other crystal should be given to your family member or special someone."
Cole nodded, "Alright." he answered while thinking of how he could gave this to Ricky since he have no family member here.
"Before we start the discussion about your mission, let me introduce my self first, I'm Elder One and I'm the one responsible for the whole Outer-Part of the Wood-Peak." Elder Three introduced himself.
Cole bow while he do the salutation of this world, "This one is called Cole, I have no surname and I'm a Beast-Tamer cultivator."
Elder One nodded in approval, "The Peak Master himself is busy for the meantime. You know that he accepted a disciple right?"
Cole nodded, "Yes."
"Laura is truly a talented disciple. Unfortunately, her foundation was quite shaky due to her background as a commoner which makes the Peak Master busy as he was helping her to various things." Elder One stated. "About your mission, the Peak Master wanted you to create a league."
"A league?" Cole asked.
"Yes, a league." Elder One answered. "A league is a group of disciple inside the Sect, in some sense, it was also like an organization of disciple. For instance, our Wood-Peak had the Serene Fragrance League and their members were composed of those who excell with healing techniques. We also have the Forest Rangers Leauge and their members were composed of combat related disciple of the peak."
"The Peak Master wanted me to create a league of beast tamers?"
"Yes. Don't worry, the Peak Master himself will try to help you at your back." Elder One paused. "So, will you accept this mission?" He asked seriously.
"Yes. I will do my best." Cole answered almost immediately. It's not like he could deny this mission right? Not accepting this mission will definitely make the Peak Master lose his face. And his days in the Sect will definitely become more chaotic than it is.