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Chapter 501: Sect Forbidden Grounds (3)_1

Chapter 501: Chapter 501: Sect Forbidden Grounds (3)_1

Dugu Qianye did not go with Jian Yuezhi when she went to report for duty, instead Jian Fengxing sent his own guard to take her there. They walked towards the back of the Sect, venturing to a much more secluded area where the guard led her to a cave at the base of a mountain.

Dugu Qianye looked around and realized that she was under a cliff. Here, the living quarters were actually inside caves, regardless of gender, everyone lived in stone caves!

The guard stationed at the entrance went inside to report, then came out to welcome Dugu Qianye and another person in.

Once inside the cave, Dugu Qianye saw a seductive woman sitting on a stone bed, staring intently at her with snake-like eyes that were unsettling.

"Paying respects to Elder Shiji!" The guard saluted Elder Shiji and said, "This is Dugu Qianye, who has been assigned to the Tenth Hall. I am here under the orders of the Sect Master to bring her here. The Sect Master is waiting for my return to report back, so I shall take my leave now."

After the guard finished speaking, he turned and left. It was apparent that his status was relatively high, at least not too far removed from that of the elders. From beginning to end, Elder Shiji did not utter a single word.

Seeing the person sent by Jian Fengxing, Shiji understood his intent. He was telling her that she couldn’t kill Dugu Qianye, but anything else went!

"So you are Dugu Qianye, the sister recognized by Jian Yuezhi outside?" Shiji asked. Not only was her appearance seductive, but her voice was also very pleasant, making it hard to believe she was an Artifact Refiner!

Dugu Qianye saluted Shiji, responding, "Back to Elder Shiji, it is indeed Dugu Qianye."

Shiji shifted slightly, reclining on the stone bed, and asked, "Why did you come to my Tenth Hall?"

"Because the Young Sect Master said I got in through connections. Coming to the Tenth Hall, which is further from the Sect’s core, he wanted me to keep a low profile. Moreover, the Tenth Hall led by Elder Shiji has the highest level of Artifact Refining skills; he wanted me to learn more knowledge and techniques here," Dugu Qianye said.

Shiji smiled and said, "You certainly have a way with words. You dare to come to my Tenth Hall knowing the grudge between me and Jian Yuezhi, admirable courage! Do you know that besides Artifact Refining, my Tenth Hall has another task?"

Dugu Qianye nodded, replying, "The Young Sect Master said that the Sect has a Forbidden Grounds, guarded by the Tenth Hall."

"It seems you’ve made a thorough investigation before coming here. Since you know that, then go and guard the entrance to the Forbidden Grounds," Shiji said, then shouted outside. A guard came in, and she instructed him to take Dugu Qianye down.

"Jian Yuezhi, tell me, how should I deal with your sister?" Shiji mused to herself after Dugu Qianye had left.

The guard led Dugu Qianye to a cave, handing her over to the person who came out from it.

"I am Auntie Shi; I’ll be responsible for all your needs from now on. Further back, the first stone chamber will be yours. Starting tomorrow, you will take over for the Patrol Team to inspect and guard the Forbidden Grounds. When you have the time, you can come to learn Artifact Refining. Also, take note, no one is allowed to enter the Forbidden Grounds—anyone who does will lose their life, and so will you! Understand?"

"I understand," replied Dugu Qianye, watching Shi Auntie gesture and then heading in the direction she had just pointed towards the last stone chamber.

Although she knew that because of Jian Yuezhi and the Tenth Hall, she wouldn’t receive a warm welcome, seeing the stone chamber that barely fit a stone bed, covered with cobwebs and even lacking a stone door, she realized she had underestimated Shi Ji’s hatred for Jian Yuezhi. Fortunately, she wasn’t truly interested in learning artifact refining here; otherwise, having her patrol the Sect Forbidden Grounds would seal her fate with no chance of progression until death.

She cleaned the chamber, sweeping away all the cobwebs and dust, spread a thick mat on the stone bed, and found two wooden boards to serve as a makeshift door, managing to tidy up the place before dark.

After everything was in order, Dugu Qianye lay on the bed, staring at the stone ceiling, deep in thought. How could she keep informed about Sha Hongfei’s movements while patrolling the Forbidden Grounds every day? With the Tenth Hall so wary of her, how could she obtain useful information? And now, she was under Yong Xing’s watchful eye, who could discover her presence at any moment. She had heard about his ancient ferocious beasts, each formidable in their own right. If it weren’t for Zi Xiao diverting Yong Xing’s attention, he would probably have found her by now. Therefore, finding the Gold Spiritual Bead and Dark Spiritual Bead had become a matter of urgency!

Thinking of Zi Xiao, Dugu Qianye revealed a sweet smile, bringing a sense of happiness to her eyes that even the hidden guards of the Flame Army could feel. She touched the Purple Jade Bracelet on her wrist and softly called out, "Xiao..." before drifting into a deep sleep.

In the Nine Heavens Mysterious Realm, Zi Xiao, having just seen off Hei Zi, suddenly felt his bracelet heat up, knowing she was missing him. The exhaustion of several consecutive days’ work evaporated, and a content smile spread across his enchanting face.

"Little Yeye..."

The following day, before dawn had fully broken, Shi Auntie came to knock on Dugu Qianye’s door, and upon seeing her already tidied up, said, "Come with me to report to the patrol team now."

Dugu Qianye followed Shi Auntie towards the back mountain, scaling several peaks, until they arrived at a sizable communal courtyard. Artifact flying wasn’t permitted within the Refiners Sect, and by the time they arrived, the sun had already risen.

Handing Dugu Qianye off to the Patrol Team Captain, Shi Auntie said, "This is Little Yeye, the Young Sect Master’s sister from outside, Dugu Qianye. She’s been assigned to our Tenth Hall. Elder Shi Ji said to let her stay here with you for a while to gain some experience."

The Patrol Team Captain caught Shi Auntie’s drift and, after sending her away, said to Dugu Qianye, "It just so happens that Little Linzi is about to take over, so you can join him. From now on, you’ll be on the same shift as him."

At that moment, a burly man with a simple and honest look walked out of the house. The Patrol Team Captain called him over and said, "Little Linzi, this is Dugu Qianye. She’ll be partnering with you from now on. She’s new, so keep a good eye on her, got it?"

Little Linzi replied with a smile, "Got it, boss! Heh, I’ve got a partner now, eh! You’re Qianye, right? I’m just about to head out, so you can come with me."

Dugu Qianye nodded and went with Little Linzi. Little Linzi had always patrolled alone, and each stint would last several days without anyone to talk to. Now with Dugu Qianye accompanying him, he became like a chatterbox, never ceasing to talk. Though slightly irritated by his incessant chatter, it allowed her to gather quite a bit of information.

After nearly an hour’s walk, the two arrived at the gates to the Forbidden Grounds. The area was vast and open, with flat land all around and a lone peak jutting out in the middle, making any approaching person easy to spot.

The Refiners Sect’s Forbidden Grounds were different from those of other places; while others preferred low-profile, inconspicuous locations, this one was the opposite, marked by a large stone stele inscribed with the word "Forbidden" in large characters. From there, towering walls extended to both sides, encompassing the Forbidden Grounds.

"Look, this is what we’ll be patrolling," explained Little Linzi to Dugu Qianye. "Actually, there’s not much to do every day, just patrolling back and forth along this wall. Since trespassing is punishable by death, not many people come around here. Moreover, since the terrain is so open without any place to hide, it’s easy to spot anyone approaching, so we can afford to be lazy from time to time."

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