Chapter 6

"Could it be that Senior Uncle Shangguan is personally distributing the pills, and Senior Sister Xu and Senior Brother Chen, who are inner sect disciples and rarely seen, have also come? Could it be that this time there will be a special distribution of pills?"

"It should be so. Look, Senior Brother Han Zong from the outer sect has appeared. He is the second person in the outer sect, with a cultivation level of Qi Condensation Fifth Layer. If he reaches Qi Condensation Seventh Layer, he can automatically become an inner sect disciple. It’s a pity that we haven’t seen Senior Brother Wang Tengfei."

"With Senior Brother Wang Tengfei’s talent, he wouldn’t care about these pills. When he joined Mount Support Sect, it caused quite a stir among the sect master and elders. If it weren’t for Senior Brother Wang not wanting to break the sect rules and wanting to enter the inner sect by his own abilities, he would have already been the third inner sect disciple."

"Hehe, this time it will be a good show. Each time the special pills are distributed, they have a twelve-hour seal. Each hour, the pill will emit a light to guide people to come and snatch it. During this period, it cannot be consumed. Even if someone takes the pill and runs away, they probably won’t have the ability to hide for twelve hours."

Meng Hao listened to the discussions of his fellow disciples. Although it was his first time participating in such an event, he knew that each time the outer sect distributed pills, it would trigger a fierce competition. In the past half month, he had seen many such competitions, and even deaths had occurred.

Especially this time, with the special distribution of pills, the competition would surely be even more intense.

Meng Hao remained silent, realizing that with his Qi Condensation First Layer cultivation, the so-called special pills would not fall to him. However, looking at the greedy faces around him, he gained a deeper understanding of the phrase "the strong prey on the weak."

"Quiet!" The old man in the golden robe on the platform spoke calmly. His voice was not loud, but when it spread, it was like rolling thunder, shaking the hearts of all the cultivators below, making their ears ring. Meng Hao was even more affected, taking a while to recover.

"I am Shangguan Xiu. Today, I will distribute pills. Each of the rest will receive one Spirit Condensation Pill and half a spirit stone." Shangguan Xiu waved his right hand, and immediately over a hundred pills and spirit stones scattered, landing in front of each person without any error. Meng Hao looked at the pill and spirit stone floating in front of him, the fragrance of the pill making him intoxicated. This was the first time he had seen a pill and a spirit stone.

The spirit stone was only the size of a fingernail, crystal clear, and captivating to look at.

His heart rate immediately accelerated. These pills and spirit stones must be worth a fortune. Meng Hao did not hesitate to grab them, but just as he was about to swallow the pill, he noticed that no one around him was doing the same. He then noticed a layer of light on the pill, with a strange mark.

"There is also this... Drought Spirit Pill." As Meng Hao was observing the pill in his hand, Shangguan Xiu’s voice continued. In his hand, a purple pill appeared.

As soon as the pill appeared, the entire square was filled with its fragrance. Meng Hao took a whiff and immediately felt a surge of spiritual energy in his body, realizing that this pill was no ordinary one.

"It’s actually... a Drought Spirit Pill!"

"This... This is an extremely precious pill for cultivators above Qi Condensation Fifth Layer. There are probably not many in the sect, and they have actually taken one out!"

"With this pill, many people will die in the outer sect competition this time." The crowd buzzed, their eyes fixed on the pill in Shangguan Xiu’s hand, filled with greed and desire, especially those disciples who were about to break through, whose breathing quickened.

"There was no such pill today, but I heard that a disciple has advanced to the outer sect this month. I am very pleased. If this continues, the glory of Mount Support Sect is just around the corner. This pill will be given to this person as an encouragement." Shangguan Xiu smiled, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and landing on Meng Hao.

Meng Hao’s heart skipped a beat. He felt a sense of foreboding from the old man’s words. Before he could react, Shangguan Xiu waved his right hand, and the purple pill instantly appeared in front of Meng Hao, landing in his hand without any resistance.

At that moment, Meng Hao became the center of attention in the Mount Support Sect, with all eyes on him.

The greed and cruelty in those eyes seemed to want to tear him apart. Even the cultivators around Shangguan Xiu looked at Meng Hao, the woman pausing for a moment before resuming her cold expression.

"Haha, it’s actually a Qi Condensation First Layer disciple who received the pill. This time, the competition should be easier. This person is now a public enemy."

"This person is finished. The last time a special pill was distributed, I remember the person was at Qi Condensation Second Layer. Because he hesitated for a moment, he was dragged into the public area by Senior Brother Zhao Wugang and beheaded."

The discussions echoed around Meng Hao. Many disciples at Qi Condensation Second and Third Layers, despite knowing the danger, could not resist the greed. After all, the recipient of the pill this time was extremely weak, making them feel they had a chance to snatch it.

Meng Hao was drenched in cold sweat. He wanted to throw away the pill but found it stuck to his hand, unable to let go. The greedy and threatening gazes around him made him feel the shadow of death, and he saw many people approaching him with murderous intent.

"Junior Brother, throw the pill to me in a moment, or I’ll make you pay."

"If you don’t give it to me, next year will be your memorial day." The voices around Meng Hao were like cold winds.

At the same time, on the peaks surrounding Mount Support Sect, two old men were sitting cross-legged, watching the scene below with smiles.

"Senior Uncle Shangguan is too careless, giving this pill to a new disciple. We will probably lose another disciple in Mount Support Sect."

"This competition is boring. I bet this new disciple will throw the pill as soon as the square’s restrictions are lifted."

As the two old men talked, the nine pillars in the square suddenly dimmed, and in about ten breaths, they would completely lose their light, and the restrictions in the square would disappear.

Meng Hao’s heart was racing. He knew that when the light from the nine pillars disappeared, he would face a frenzy. Even if he threw the pill, it might still anger some people.

"What... What am I supposed to do?" Meng Hao was drenched in cold sweat, his mind racing. Not throwing the pill meant certain death, but throwing it would likely still bring him trouble. Using all his intellect from three years of study, as the light from the pillars was about to fade and Shangguan Xiu was about to leave, Meng Hao’s mind suddenly flashed with an idea, and he took a step forward, shouting loudly.

"Disciple has something to say."

"Disciple can feel the great aura of Mount Support Sect, all thanks to a certain person. Disciple is very grateful to that person."

"Disciple has been hoping to see her again to thank her in person. Today, disciple has finally seen her." Meng Hao spoke faster and faster, making Shangguan Xiu pause and look at him.

"This person is Senior Sister Xu. Senior Sister Xu, disciple is extremely grateful to you. I have nothing to offer in return, so I will give you this pill. Only in this way can I repay your kindness." Meng Hao raised his right hand, holding the pill high.

Shangguan Xiu was taken aback, clearly not expecting Meng Hao to say these words. His expression was strange, and a smile gradually appeared on his lips. The woman in the silver robe, Xu, was also surprised. Even though she was at Qi Condensation Seventh Layer and the Drought Spirit Pill was not very useful to her, as an inner sect disciple, the pill was extremely rare, and it would be difficult for her to obtain one. She thought that if this pill were combined with other pills, it could be refined into a Five Spirit Pill, which would greatly benefit her. She couldn’t help but be moved.

Even the man in the silver robe, who usually had a calm expression, couldn’t help but look at Meng Hao a few more times.

At that moment, the crowd fell silent, and the cultivators approaching Meng Hao paused, their expressions strange, looking at Meng Hao with surprise.

"Can it be done this way..."

"Actually giving the pill to an inner sect disciple in front of so many people. Who would dare to continue the competition? This is competing with an inner sect disciple for the pill."

"This method is simple, but why didn’t I think of it back then? Damn, damn!"

"Damn, I didn’t think of this method back then, which led to me being seriously injured for three months."

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in discussion. All eyes on Meng Hao were filled with various emotions. This was the first time in the history of the sect that such a method of handling the pill had been seen, and the crowd couldn’t help but remember Meng Hao.

At the same time, the light from the nine pillars completely faded, but no one tried to snatch the pill from Meng Hao. This was extremely rare in the pill distribution of Mount Support Sect.

The woman in the silver robe quickly returned to her usual expression, raised her right hand, and grabbed the pill from Meng Hao, taking it in her hand. Seeing the pill taken, Meng Hao sighed, knowing that it was a source of trouble for him at his current level. The crowd around him also sighed, some with the intention of retaliating against Meng Hao, but thinking of Senior Sister Xu, they hesitated and gave up.

The woman in the silver robe hesitated, feeling that as an inner sect disciple, taking a benefit from a new outer sect disciple was not right.

"I was once granted a cave dwelling on South Peak in the outer sect. I will lend it to you for your residence." The woman in the silver robe paused for a moment, took a white jade slip from her storage bag, and threw it to Meng Hao, who caught it.

"Senior Sister Xu’s cave dwelling... This guy is really lucky. The cave dwelling is said to be extremely rich in spiritual energy, and there are not many in the entire sect."

"Senior Sister Xu says it’s a loan, but it’s clearly a gift. The word 'loan' can dispel many people’s thoughts. It seems this young man’s method of giving the pill was very effective."

"Damn, why didn’t I think of this back then?"

At the same time, on the peak next to the outer sect, the tall old man in the gray robe, who had been betting, suddenly brightened his eyes, full of admiration, and laughed heartily.

"This young man is interesting. He knows how to find a patron as soon as he joins the sect. Is this instinct? Good, good, good. This is the true meaning of Mount Support Sect. This young man is very good, very good."

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