The Programmer Cultivator

Chapter 277 - 12: Entering the Inner Sect

Zhang Deming put on a look of sudden understanding. "So this is just the entry-level treatment?" he remarked. "Ha, do Core Disciples get a Three-Star Cave Mansion right from the start?

No wonder everyone is breaking their necks to get into the Inner Sect, especially the Main Peak and Spirit Nurturing Peak."

Song Huidong’s expression stiffened, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to respond.

’Are you serious?’

’The Seven Floors of Spirit Nurturing aren’t some big secret. How could he not even know this?’

’Could this guy really be as much of a slacker as the rumors say? Has he really not done any research on the Inner Sect, especially our Spirit Nurturing Peak?’

Song Huidong’s expression was stiff for a moment before he finally asked, "So, Junior Brother Zhang, are you satisfied with this place?

If you’re not, there are two other empty Cave Mansions you can go take a look at.

All three Cave Mansions are more or less the same, at the same tier. But in terms of scenery alone, this is probably the best one.

The other two are a bamboo grove and a cliffside grotto."

Zhang Deming shook his head. "No need. I like this place a lot. Let’s just settle on this one.

I’m afraid if I look at the next one, I’ll want to live there too. Then I’ll just be indecisive. It’s not like I can just stay in each place for a few days at a time."

A muscle in Song Huidong’s cheek twitched again. He quickly forced a smile and said, "Well, if there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to my duties.

Junior Brother Ji is very familiar with all matters, big and small, on Spirit Nurturing Peak. You can ask him if you need anything.

As for Qingyou Jade Pavilion, if you like it, you can keep it. That place belongs to our Spirit Nurturing Peak anyway."

Zhang Deming nodded.

Song Huidong gave a brief farewell and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Ji Ming also followed him out, leaving Zhang Deming alone on the third floor to gaze at the cliffside scenery.

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"Senior Brother Song, what in the world are you playing at? The Seven Floors of Spirit Nurturing... can you really just assign that to anyone?" Ji Ming asked Song Huidong after they had left Flying Spring Waterfall.

Song Huidong rolled his eyes. "Do you think I’d dare make arrangements like this on my own, without orders from Master Yue or my own master? Not everyone has as much nerve as Little Senior Sister."

Ji Ming was stunned for a moment. "You’re saying Master arranged this? How is that possible? I thought Master couldn’t stand Senior Brother Zhang."

Song Huidong spread his hands. "How should I know? The moment you left, I was summoned by Master Yue. He gave me these orders in front of my own master and Master Gu."

"So all those people from before..."

"What else could they be for? I called them over so they could recognize him!

He’s already got that little tyrant, our Little Senior Sister, looking out for him. Now he has the backing of three Masters as well. I was just afraid some fool would fail to recognize him and cause trouble.

So I just used this reception as an opportunity to call them all over, have them memorize his face, and then go back and tell all their subordinates to keep their eyes peeled because our peak has a new big shot they can’t afford to offend. Though I doubt anyone would be that stupid. After all these years, who doesn’t know the deal with Little Senior Sister?" Song Huidong replied.

Ji Ming was stunned, saying in a bewildered tone, "But... how is that possible? I thought Master couldn’t stand Senior Brother Zhang?

Before Senior Sister left, she warned me repeatedly to keep an eye on Master’s every move.

So... why the sudden change now?"

Song Huidong spread his hands. "You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? All I know is, this new guy is an even bigger handful than Little Senior Sister."

Ji Ming asked, baffled, "Why is that?"

"Are you dense? Back in the day, Little Senior Sister only relied on her Talent and the fact that Master Yue doted on her.

But this guy... do you have any idea what Master Yue and the other two masters told me?" Song Huidong retorted.

Ji Ming shook his head. "I don’t."

"Master Yue said: ’Base his arrangements on their level of treatment.’

Now you tell me, what kind of instruction is that?

Think about it. We don’t even need to mention that Little Senior Sister has his back.

Now my master and the two other masters have this attitude toward him. Isn’t it obvious he’ll be able to walk all over our peak from now on!" Song Huidong said.

Ji Ming was stunned. "So not only does Master not dislike him anymore, he’s actually grown fond of him?"

"’Fond of him?’ This is beyond ’fond’! At best, his own son might get this kind of treatment!

Hmm, but on second thought, it makes sense.

He disliked him before because of Little Senior Sister. I guess he’s come around and likes him now... also because of Little Senior Sister.

I just don’t get why my master and Master Gu are also joining in to show such blatant favoritism.

By the way, did you find out anything when you went to the Main Peak?" Song Huidong asked.

Ji Ming shook his head. "It seems his case went through a top-secret review process. The few Senior Brothers from the Secret Group on guard duty didn’t dare say a single word about it.

Besides, I was in a rush trying to find a solution at the time, so I didn’t press the issue."

Song Huidong looked at Ji Ming. "The Secret Group? Well, if you couldn’t find anything out, just forget it. Since the masters didn’t even tell me the details, I doubt you’ll have any luck asking.

Don’t go stirring up trouble, or you might find yourself inexplicably sent to Wanghui Peak!

This situation is actually pretty good. Master Yue isn’t making any trouble, and once Little Senior Sister hears about it, she probably won’t be so worried over at the Spirit Nurturing Holy Land. She might even be more focused when it’s time to compete for resources for the Sect.

Alright, I’ve got other things to attend to, so I’m taking off.

You can be the one to look after this new big shot for now. You’ve got plenty of experience, after all, and you’re certainly capable enough. If you could handle someone like Little Senior Sister, you can handle him."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ming, for once, showed no particular expression.

’Everyone else thinks I’m the one who takes care of Senior Sister, but only I know that she’s been the one taking care of me all these years.

Though I’ve never understood why she insists on putting on such a difficult persona in public.’