Yang Wei had managed to impress them, or rather Wu Mingyu did.
So far, everything was going well.
Now, Sun Yurong and Yang Wei strolled through the expansive fields of the White Serpent Sect.
Yang Wei turned to her with a curious expression. "So, I'm guessing I'll be starting in the Outer Sect first?" he ventured.
To be honest, that might cause a lot of problems for me, I need better information on this sect... and being an Outer Sect disciple doesn't really guarantee that for me.
Sun Yurong nodded, her steps steady as she walked ahead. "Indeed, that's the normal procedure. But you shouldn't worry much. Inner Sect exams roll around every six months, so if you somehow pass those, you'll be promoted in no time," she reassured him.
"Ah, noted," Yang Wei replied, sounding intrigued.
He watched as Sun Yurong lifted a finger to her chin, her gaze drifting upwards thoughtfully. "I always forget why the matriarchs set it that way, hmm..."
"So, when are these exams happening exactly?" he asked.
Sun Yurong tilted her head, her expression went plain for a moment. "Well, if memory serves me right, they should be in a month's time. Normally, I'd advise waiting for the upper Inner Sect exams, but with your talent, who knows?" she mused.
Yang Wei shrugged, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Guess I can't help being talented," he quipped.
Sun Yurong chuckled as her facial features softened up.
They continued walking.
"I'm guessing the sect doesn't have much Outer Sect disciples if they're constantly holding assessments to promote them to the Inner Sect..."
Yang Wei was only trying to spark up a discussion, however, it sparked up something else.
A serious expression appeared on Sun Yurong's face, looking far different from her usual nonchalant, and occasionally droopy-eyed expression. "You know, even though we're in a matriarchal system here, a lot of women still face hardships..." she spoke somewhat absentmindedly.
Yang Wei glanced at her, surprised by the sudden shift in mood.
But before he could say anything, Sun Yurong seemed to catch herself.
She quickly flashed him a plain smile and changed the subject.
"Ah, forget what I said. Any other questions?" she asked briskly.
"Well, none for now."
"Alright then. I'll just lead you to where you can get your Outer Sect robes, and from there, you're on your own."
"Hm? I'm quite certain I mentioned that before now," she spoke innocently.
"You didn't," Yang Wei told her. He gave her a half-eyed stare that screamed - "you purposely didn't tell me".
A small, yet pale laugh left Sun Yurong's plump, reddish lips. "Either way, you know now." She then gave him a somewhat attractive side glance. "If you want to cultivate in my sweet, tight gemstone grotto, I'm ready to open them for you~ only if you're willing to join my Coil Peak~~" her voice rolled out like melted butter, sweet and sticky.
Are we still talking about cultivation? Yang Wei asked himself.
With Yang Wei giving no response, Sun Yurong faced forward and said, "For now, let's focus on getting you your Outer Sect resources."
In just a few hours, Yang Wei finished signing up for the White Serpent Sect's outer sect as Wu Mingyu.
After that, they gave him a Qi storage pouch, a regular storage pouch, 200 low-grade spirit stones, basic cultivation manuals, and the White Serpent Sect's daoist robes, which was a red, form-fitting dress with golden trims.
Right now, he and Sun Yurong were in the residential sector of the Outer Sect.
Yang Wei was checking himself out in the dress, which was the sect's uniform.
Sun Yurong had her arms folded, smiling at him coolly as she watched.
"Don't you like it?" She asked.
Yang Wei forced a smile, "Oh, it's absolutely gorgeous." He fought the strong urge to speak sarcastically.
"I see. Well, I believe you look beautiful."
Fuck this! That was all his mind could say.
Sun Yurong turned away, getting ready to leave.
"Wait, you're going already?" Yang Wei asked.
Sun Yurong glanced back, her red eyes seductively staring at Yang Wei as she smiled just a bit more than usual. It made her smile terrifying yet sexy at the same time. "Do you miss me already~?" her coquettish voice asked.
Yang Wei gently waved a hand dismissively. "Eh, not really."
Sun Yurong started walking away. "I hope you join my Coil Peak, Wu Mingyu," then, she grinned a bit, "or should I say... Yang Wei?"
"What?!" Yang Wei's eyes had genuine surprise in them. "How did y—"
"Join my Coil Peak, and I'll give you all the answers you need."
And before he knew it, she'd vanished into a dense red mist.