I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong
Chapter 372 336: The Endorsement of the Goddess Sect's Sect Master

"How many times has the wind chime rung?"

Although the Heavenly Maiden Festival of the Goddess Sect is not a major festival, the most anticipated event on such a day, whether by guests or the sect's elders and disciples, is the apprenticeship ceremony.

According to tradition, an Outer Disciple will pay respects to the ancestral masters, and the sect will bestow upon them a Divine Lady Tree.

The female disciple who receives this honor would become the most prominent person in the sect on this day—

But this time, the Heavenly Maiden Festival of the Goddess Sect was different. Not only did the Outer Disciple who received the Divine Lady Tree not feel in the spotlight, but the whole ceremony seemed especially perfunctory to her.

Only a few elders remained in the entire Goddess Sect to oversee the event, while most had rushed to the entrance of the Fairy Cave.

Those who stayed, whether guests or the master giving her the Divine Lady Tree, had their minds entirely on the Fairy Cave.

This made her infinitely annoyed, but what was more vexing was that she still didn't know who had stolen her thunder from the Fairy Cave.

"It certainly wasn't the same person ringing the wind chime each time."

At the entrance to the Fairy Cave, the Third Elder spoke sensibly, "After all, that boy surnamed Tian has been in the Fairy Cave for more than three months—if he hadn't rung the chime even once, he would likely be dead in the cave."

Everyone understood the Third Elder's implication!

Since Elder Mei was currently fine, it meant that Tian Lin was alive in the Fairy Cave.

And if Tian Lin was alive, he must have made gains in the Fairy Cave.

Among the ten wind chimes, at least two must have been rung by Tian Lin.

Regarding whether all of them were rung by Tian Lin?

No one present would believe that, nor would they dare to.

"Indeed, for someone named Tian to ring the chime twice is quite a remarkable feat;"

Elder Yu shifted his line of thought, "I suspect that out of these ten wind chimes, three were probably rung by my daughter. After all, her talents are only slightly below those of Zhai Xingzi."

The Fifth Elder questioned, "According to you, three talents gathered in the Fairy Cave all at once? Isn't that probability too small?"

Elder Yu snorted coldly, "But by your reasoning, wouldn't it mean one person rang the wind chime eight times in just one day—that probability is even smaller, isn't it?"

People on the side nodded in agreement, although Elder Yu's guess lacked evidence, his explanation was more convincing.

Thus, several individuals lingered around the Fairy Cave for several more hours. During these hours, the wind chime sounded almost every hour.

Soon as dusk fell, even those at the summit for the Heavenly Maiden Festival had come to the Fairy Cave.

Finally, from within the Fairy Cave, Tian Lin staggered out.

Seeing Tian Lin with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, Elder Mei reacted the quickest, flashing over to Tian Lin.

He supported Tian Lin with one hand while placing an elixir into Tian Lin's mouth with the other.

After chewing, Tian Lin swallowed the elixir, which neither clashed with his body nor was useful for healing.

Supporting Tian Lin, Elder Mei urgently asked, "What was it like inside?"

At this moment, not only Elder Mei but everyone around was concerned for Tian Lin.

The only distinction was Elder Mei cared more about Tian Lin's injuries, while others were concerned with the information Tian Lin brought back.

"The General's Stone Elder gave me, I used it up."

Tian Lin said, to which Elder Mei responded, "I gave you the General's Stone to save your life, using it was not in vain."

Tian Lin continued, "Unfortunately, I couldn't pass the fourth stage."

The fourth stage?

The Third Elder stood out to ask Tian Lin, "So you completed the County School trial and were about to enter the State School?"

The Fifth Elder added, "That's not bad at all; Zhai Xingzi also faltered at the State School—a place where those who passed were the most talented disciples during the Great Qi Dynasty.

At that time, talent was abundant like sands through fingers, excelling then was beyond what today's End of Dharma Era folks can compare."

After saying this, it seemed she had a realization and couldn't help but add, "So you've rung the wind chime at least three times?"

Saying at least three times essentially meant more than three times.

Upon reflection, at least five out of the eighteen wind chime rings were attributed to Tian Lin.

"Junior doesn't know how many times I actually rang the wind chime."

Tian Lin stated, prompting someone nearby to sneer, "Nonsense, you learned spells and Divine Skills inside, how could you not have a count in your head, and forget?"

Tian Lin glanced over and realized it was the Fourth Elder of the Goddess Sect who had spoken.

This elder had already fallen out with Elder Mei, and now that he had used up the General's Stone, there was no way she'd show any kindness.

However, Tian Lin truly didn't wish to reveal too much of his strength; to him, such hollow fame wasn't useful.

Though Elder Mei was curious about how many times Tian Lin had rung the chime, seeing Tian Lin's reluctance to talk, he naturally wouldn't pry in public.

Supporting Tian Lin, he looked at the Fourth Elder and said, "Tian Lin's injuries are severe, and he needs urgent healing. If you have further questions, little sister, perhaps wait until his recovery."

"I see he isn't too badly injured—besides, even if he were, can't he still speak? You, on the other hand, first offered him our sect's Divine Lady Tree, and then privately gave him the General's Stone—

Brother Mei, are you really pursuing the path of the sect, or are you the son-in-law of our Goddess Sect?"

But at this moment, a voice interjected, "From afar we treat them as guests, the path sect and our Goddess Sect are both under the immortal gates. If a Divine Lady Tree or General's Stone can benefit young friend Tian, why not?"

The clear voice echoed, making everyone bow respectfully toward a single direction.

Walking through the air came a barefooted beautiful woman.

Tian Lin didn't recognize the woman, but knowing her authority over so many Nascent Soul experts, she undoubtedly must be the Sect Master of the Goddess Sect.

Tian Lin controlled himself not to stare, bowing humbly, "Disciple Tian Lin from the path sect, greets the Sect Master."

The beautiful woman nodded slightly, "Indeed you are a young prodigy, almost comparable to Zhai Xingzi and Jian Jue. You are welcome at the Goddess Sect anytime, and may visit the Fairy Cave as often as you wish!"

Tian Lin was secretly delighted; though his near-death in the Fairy Cave, the benefits were significant.

Inside the Fairy Cave, any Divine Skills or Daoist Skill could be learned without cost.

The skills and techniques available in the Fairy Cave were far more abundant than those outside.

One could almost learn every supreme art under heaven; the only downside being the Fairy Cave was exceedingly dangerous.

But with enough General's Stones, the Fairy Cave would be an ideal place for cultivation.

"Disciple thanks the Sect Master!"

With the Sect Master's endorsement, not only would no one in the Goddess Sect trouble Tian Lin in the future, but even Elder Mei wouldn't be bothered.