The Programmer Cultivator

’That can’t be right!’

’If that were the case, Oratory: Words would have been sufficient. There would be no need for this second wave.’

’Therefore, these Basic Techniques must have something to do with the so-called Celestial Eye Parasite Plan.’

Zhang Deming mulled it over for a long time but came to no conclusion. In the end, he could only set the matter aside for now and stop thinking about it.

Looking at the twenty files in his hand, Zhang Deming hesitated for a moment before deciding to go in order and look at Group A first.

’Targets like these were the least likely to rise to prominence, which, for him, also made them the easiest to support.’

’This group of slackers lacked ambition. Since they were content to be Stallions, heh, how could he, Zhang Deming, be the villain who stood in the way of their happiness?’

’Go on, exhaust yourselves for the sake of the Sect’s Inheritance. You have my blessing!’

After much deliberation, Zhang Deming came to a decision. He went to his bedroom and picked up the other document from last night—the one with the cutting-edge information on Array-codes, which was missing its core components.

He uploaded both files to his Identity Card, then left the loft, planning to head to Feiquan Plaza to ride an Immortal Crane to the Outer Sect.

But as soon as Zhang Deming stepped outside, he froze.

He hadn’t paid attention before, but he now discovered several new buildings at the edge of the cliff. There had already been a few residences for the cliff guardians, but now there were even more.

Most notably, among the new buildings, one of them appeared to be a station for requesting Immortal Cranes.

As Zhang Deming came out, Yang Guangfu hurried over and greeted him respectfully, ”Greetings, Senior Brother!”

Zhang Deming nodded. ”When... when were all these buildings put up?”

Yang Guangfu looked slightly taken aback before replying, ”A little while ago. They’ve been finished for over half a month. It was during that long period when you were away. Hadn’t you noticed, Senior Brother?”

Zhang Deming looked at the building that resembled an Immortal Crane station and asked, ”And that place is...?”

”Oh, the higher-ups said that since we’re on a cliff, getting around isn’t very convenient, so they built a registration office here,” Yang Guangfu explained.

Zhang Deming asked in confusion, ”But isn’t there one at Feiquan Plaza? That’s only a li away...”

Before he could finish, Zhang Deming realized who they meant. The ”inconvenient travel” was clearly not referring to Yang Guangfu and the other cliff-guarding Disciples.

He paused for a moment, then said, ”Well, that suits me just fine. I need to make a trip to Little Hui Peak, so this will save me some walking.”

”Do you need my help?” Yang Guangfu asked.

Zhang Deming shook his head. ”No need. You can get back to your duties. I can go by myself.”

With that, Zhang Deming walked over to the registration office. The Disciple on duty was extremely cordial and didn’t mention anything about requiring special qualifications or permissions.

The Disciple simply made a few quick gestures at the Light Screen and completed the process.

A moment later, an Immortal Crane strolled out from the rear courtyard. It was an extraordinary creature, with snow-white feathers, a Fiery Red crest, and wingtips as black as ink. Its eyes shone with intelligence, giving it a very spirited appearance.

The registration Disciple looked at the Immortal Crane and said, ”Senior Brother Zhang, this is a Black Feathered Crane, unique to Spirit Nurturing Peak. Her name is Yoo Xiaoluan. She’s an Immortal Crane specially raised by the Second Peak Master, so her Spirituality is exceptional. She can understand human speech.”

Zhang Deming was slightly taken aback. ’So this is a Spirit Beast?’

’Come to think of it, in all his time since entering the Sect, this was the first Sect Spirit Beast he’d ever seen. The Celestial Spirit Sect had plenty of Summoning techniques, but very few Spirit Beasts.’

It was also possible that he simply hadn’t encountered them in the circles he moved in. However, Zhang Deming knew one thing for certain: Beast Taming was not a popular path in the Celestial Spirit Sect. In fact, it was rather obscure.

Zhang Deming nodded. ”Alright. As long as it can fly and follow orders, that’s all I need.”

The Disciple chuckled. ”If that’s all you’re asking for, Senior Brother, then pretty much any Immortal Crane from Spirit Nurturing Peak would meet your requirements.”

Zhang Deming smiled as well but didn’t reply.

Instead, he turned to the magnificent Immortal Crane. ”Since you can understand me, let’s go. Take me to the Outer Sect.”

Yoo Xiaoluan looked quite proud, but she was also exceptionally well-trained. After hearing Zhang Deming’s words, she strode directly into the center of the courtyard.

Zhang Deming gave a slight bow to the registration Disciple. After bidding him farewell, a faint Spiritual Light flickered at his feet as he leaped onto the Immortal Crane’s back.

”KREEEE—”

The Immortal Crane let out a long cry and spread its wings, soaring into the air. After gradually adapting from the Agility Technique to the Flying Fragment, Zhang Deming no longer felt uncomfortable with flight, even though the crane flew at great speed.

Riding the Immortal Crane, Zhang Deming flew directly to Qingyou Pool on Little Hui Peak.

As soon as he landed, a group of people surrounded him, bowing in unison. ”We respectfully welcome you, Junior Uncle,” they said.

’In just over a year, he’d become a figure of the Junior Uncle Level.’

Zhang Deming glanced over and saw that the one in the lead was Zong En.

Although Zhang Deming had moved, he had kept this place. Plus, even when he had lived here, he was a rare sight, so not much had changed at Qingyou Pool.

The only change was that Zong En had become the Steward. For a man like him, this was already a very good life.

Zhang Deming scanned the area. ”Go on with your duties,” he said. ”Don’t mind me.”

Most of them were veterans of guarding the pool and understood Zhang Deming’s temperament. Hearing his words, they bowed once more before turning to leave.

Zhang Deming activated the Array and said to the Immortal Crane, Yoo Xiaoluan, ”Go on and play inside. I’ll come find you when it’s time to leave. The two lakes in there should be perfect for you.”

At his words, Yoo Xiaoluan nodded and stepped into Qingyou Pool.

Zhang Deming flipped his hand over, producing his Identity Card. He activated the Light Screen, navigated to the first person’s file, and muttered, ”’Alright then... let’s see which of you is the lucky one.’”