But since it was an important day for them, all outer disciples were allowed to take the day off their respective jobs without any penalty whatsoever.


    Of course, there were those who chose to report to work as usual. In fact, anyone who did that would actually be compensated with bonus sect points.


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    “The sect master!” Lu Zhiying exclaimed in surprise.


    </a> So, what is the sect master like? Is he old and ugly? Or is he surprisingly handsome and suave for his age?” Lu Zhiying asked.


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    “You better!” Zhao Yunxiao cautioned.


    “You can tell her nicely. Don’t scare Junior Martial Sister Lu like that!” Gu Qiansi added, causing Zhao Yunxiao to roll his eyes in disbelief.


    “It’s not our place to comment on Sect Master but in any case, you will find out in half a month’s time. So just be patient, all right?” Gu Qiansi continued.


    “All right, I’ll wait then,” Lu Zhiying shrugged nonchalantly. “But come to think of it, will everyone here be able to fit in the lecture hall? It is the one that we prepared yesterday, right?”


    “Yes, it is the one that we prepared yesterday,” Zhao Yunxiao said. “As for your first question, no. Not all outer disciples would be able to get a seat in the lecture hall.”


    “Eh?” Lu Zhiying was shocked to hear that.


    “Why do you think we are up so early even though there is still some time before the lecture starts?” Zhao Yunxiao chuckled.


    “To get there earlier and get seats?” Lu Zhiying guessed. “Then why are we walking so slowly? There are already so many people in front of us! Let’s hurry ahead!”


    “It will be a mess if everyone rushes to get ahead of each other. You can say that the road there is also part of the queue to enter,” Gu Qiansi shook her head before dropping her voice to a whisper. “And this is precisely why connections are important for a smooth sailing life. It makes it much easier to get something done.”


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    “Who do you think?” Gu Qiansi answered with a smile. “You are looking at him right now.”


    “Eh?” Lu Zhiying blinked blankly before letting out a grin as she glanced over at Zhao Yunxiao. “Heh, I see that there are many hidden layers of consideration when it comes to deciding on your sect job.”


    “Now you are learning, kid,” Zhao Yunxiao petted her head in approval.


    “Hey! I’m not a kid!” Lu Zhiying retorted while shaking his hand off unhappily.


    Just like that, the trio continued on their way along with the rest of the disciples. It did not take long before they arrived at their destination.


    As expected, there was already a long line of disciples waiting outside the Sect Library, all queuing to enter.


    “Are we really going to do this so blatantly?” Lu Zhiying asked curiously. “Won’t the other disciples be unhappy about this?”


    “Don’t worry, this is just how the world works. Even if they are unhappy about it, they would have to accept it,” Zhao Yunxiao replied. “In any case, when it comes to matters that involve their jobs, they will also become the ones holding the advantage.”


    “Yeah, don’t worry,” Gu Qiansi assured her as well. “It has been like this all along, so everyone understands. Just don’t go taunting others or bragging about it, and you will be fine.”


    Lu Zhiying could still feel the many gazes from the disciples around her and could not help but feel a strange feeling in her heart.


    With her looks, she had been used to receiving attention from people around her since young. Whether it was a good or bad thing, Lu Zhiying had come to accept it.


    Unlike the usual looks of admiration or lust, she felt that the current gazes towards her felt more like looks of envy. Moreover, this sense of envy did not arise from her looks, but from her status being different right now.


    “Come now, don’t lag behind,” Gu Qiansi grabbed her hand and strode forward.


    Lu Zhiying allowed herself to be pulled along while feeling a tingly warmth in her heart.


    By now, they had arrived near the front of the line.


    Unlike normal days, there was now a desk set up in front of the Sect Library entrance, with a few familiar faces manning the booth.


    They were acting as the gatekeepers to the Sect Library today, registering the names of those in the queue and letting them in one by one.


    Zhao Yunxiao did not hesitate, immediately walking up to the man who seemed to be in charge.


    It was a familiar silhouette dressed in scholarly robes and had a scholarly air about him.


    “Greetings, Senior Martial Brother Liang,” Zhao Yunxiao clasped his fists towards him.


    Liang Wenshao had a stoic expression on all along, and that did not change when he turned to look at Zhao Yunxiao.


    On top of that, he immediately furrowed his brows at Zhao Yunxiao.


    This was definitely not a response that Zhao Yunxiao had expected, so it caught him by surprise.


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