Chapter 22: Mission Hall

Chapter 22: Mission Hall

The excitement of the first ranking tournament started to die back down and the cultivation rhythm started again.

For Han Lingyun, one thing was different though: everyone he crossed now knew about him. In practice, he was now the highest ranked 4th grade disciple. If you forget about the freak Yu Tao for a minute, that would make him the highest disciple without a grade 5 talent.

That netted him a huge boost in notoriety and the respect of many of his peers, which Han Lingyun hadn't anticipated that much. Of course, the big 3 were raised to another level in the hearts of many.

In an environment where everyone is ranked and your rankings can affect your treatment, the high rankers garner a portion of jealousy and another portion of admiration and respect.

Again, this slightly unsettled Han Lingyun as disciples he didn't know came to talk to him at lunch breaks or even to train with him. To be honest, he didn't enjoy the attention very much. Perhaps disciples felt that he was more approachable than the big 3 and tried their luck to make connections?

Today, Han Lingyun decided to go to the mission hall where he had 2 things to do and to change his thoughts for a bit. Shen Lin had started picking missions 2 days ago and had described how everyone was rushing every time a mission that paid well popped up.

The mission hall posted missions on a large board inside the lobby, where a first come first served system was in place. The disciple then had to complete the mission to receive a predefined reward. However, if for some reason the disciple didn't complete the mission within the time limit, he would receive a fine, which would become a punishment if the disciple didn't have the Ps to pay.

Han Lingyun entered the building to find dozens of disciples looking at the missions on the board. The disciples parted to make way as Han Lingyun approached. Perhaps there were some perks to being recognized.

The missions that were not picked proposed small amounts of spirit stones for long hours of work. For example: "Clean Elder Shon's Garden this month for 10 Ps. The disciples around mostly waited for better paying missions with no risks. New missions kept popping up from time to time as disciples ended up taking what was available.

Han Lingyun thought that the time used for these small fees was better used cultivating.

A mission worth 100 Ps appeared in the screen and was immediately selected by a disciple using his badge.

Han Lingyun barely had the time to read. "Help Elder Ma classify herbs and other miscellaneous tasks for one week. 100 Ps."

The lucky disciple that picked up the mission then walked to a counter where an older disciple would provide him with all the necessary details and confirm that he will be taking on the mission.

Han Lingyun wasn't really interested in those missions. One made him raise an eyebrow though. "Train and combat with disciple San for an afternoon. 3P per afternoon."

Han Lingyun was intrigued. Could disciples issue missions?

He went to one counter. "Good morning senior. I was wondering if it is possible for me to issue some missions."

Chang Xin, a 3rd year disciple measured Han Lingyun. "Yes, there are no rules against it, as long as your missions are not ridiculous or taking space on the mission board for nothing. You just have to pay the reward upfront with an additional 5% commission."

Han Lingyun thought out loud. "So do you believe that some of the risk-free missions from elders would still be picked immediately even if the reward was let's say only half."

"O definitely, especially in the first months, when 1st years are so poor. But if you're thinking about embezzling Ps or something, it's not possible. The arrays in our badges automatically check that the same amount of money the mission provider gives are received by the disciple. And us controllers have our accounts verified for unknown money coming in." Chang Xin warned.

Han Lingyun smiled. "Senior what's your name? you can call me Han Lingyun."

"I'm disciple Chang Xin." He crossed his arms.

"I have a mission for you, senior Chang Xin. Let's call the mission, "Advice on what risk-free missions to take. 50 Ps every day you come to work +2P / mission. What you will be doing, is selecting missions that you think are worth me looking into, of course, withholding from posting them. At 12 every week I will be passing by to hear your advice and take those missions.

You basically have nothing to worry about, I will be the one taking those missions. If I don't come, you could always post them in the afternoon and they would be picked up by disciples by the end of the day. I also will be posting some missions by 12:05 every week. All the accounts would check out because everything is legal. I would receive the exact amount of money the elders offered and the disciples would receive the exact amount of money I offered in my missions. Now how about that?"

Chang Xin was first shocked by the audacity and methods of this 10-year-old boy. Then he considered it and hesitated. "That doesn't break any rules, but that's because rules against this were not made yet. I don't think any disciple ever had the idea or guts of doing that."

Han Lingyun shook his head. "Senior Chang Xin, this legal and upright mission of providing advice to new disciples can help you double your weekly salary with very little additional effort. I'm sure you want to progress faster with your cultivation, otherwise you wouldn't be taking this sort of missions. Right? This is your ticket to snowball into the next rising sensation among 3rd year disciples. 50-100 Ps per week as a bonus, think about the additional resources."

Chang Xin looked nearly sold. "Ah, but there is a problem with your idea. To issue missions you need to pay upfront. That means you need a lot of Ps."

Han Lingyun chuckled; the fish was caught. He whispered to Chang Xin. "I can provide 1000 Ps to this operation right now." Han Lingyun showed his huge balance with to Chang Xi who stared with disbelief.

Han Lingyun continued to whisper. "You know what that means right? I have an elder secretly backing me. It isn't possible for me to gain that much Ps otherwise."

Chang Xin straightened his back and smiled. "Junior Han Lingyun, I would be glad to accept your noble mission."

Han Lingyun smiled and dictated. "Here is the mission. 'Help a new disciple find suitable missions for his classmates and himself. 50 Ps/day + 2 Ps/mission agreed upon.'"

Chang Xin nodded and the two completed the deal.

They shook hands.

"It was a pleasure to receive such insightful advice from a senior."

"It is my duty to guide a junior in need."