Today, the disciples of Qingyun Peak did not return to Qingyun Peak for their usual meals.
They had been notified to gather at the sect's main hall after the events at Changming Mountain.
Lin Xiao, who hadn't visited the sect's main hall in a long time, stood in front of it, contemplating. For the current state of the sect, this main hall seemed a bit small.
Even now, when the disciples of Qingyun Peak were called here, the hall served more as a landmark than a gathering place.
If the hall were larger, everyone could come inside, and they could host rare large gatherings like this. How great would that be?
It seemed like it was time to add the expansion of the sect's main hall to the agenda.
Before long, all the members of the Lingxian Sect had gathered in the specially designated open space in front of the main hall.
The space was rather small, and with nearly two hundred people standing there, it felt quite crowded.
After Lin Xiao gave a brief speech, he announced the start of Lingxian Sect's first official full-sect feast since their initial recruitment!
The aroma of the food from the nearby long rows of tables didn't even need the help of the wind—it wafted directly into the noses of the crowd. Although everyone present was now a cultivator and not easily affected by hunger, each person still felt their stomach rumble.
So, when the sect master announced the start of the meal, everyone swiftly and orderly moved to the tables, grabbed a plate and utensils from the neatly stacked pile, and eagerly dived into the sea of delicious food.
The food on each table seemed endless. As soon as some dishes ran low, fresh ones were immediately replenished.
The Spirit Food Hall staff took turns continuously bringing more delicacies out from the hall.
Nightfall descended.
Suddenly, bonfires flared up in the surrounding open spaces, their flames reaching as high as three people.
Though these were simple bonfires without any fancy magical effects, they ignited a sense of romance and warmth in everyone present.
Instinctively, people let out exclamations of amazement.
Somewhere in the crowd, someone started cheering, and soon, the enthusiasm spread, and everyone joined in the cheers.
Even the shyest individuals, who were too reserved to shout, couldn't help but smile brightly.
As people ate, drank, chatted, and laughed, it was clear this was the first time Qingyun Peak disciples had participated in such a full-sect feast at Lingxian Sect.
Whether they were inexperienced or well-traveled, every one of them was surprised by the event.
These disciples, hailing from all corners of the world with vastly different backgrounds, had never experienced anything like this, no matter where they had come from.
Here, there were no pervasive hierarchies, no fathers and sons, no rulers and ministers, no superiors and subordinates. Everyone sat at the same tables, enjoying the same food, gazing at the same bonfires, and sharing the same joyful conversations. Each person was simply a part of the cheerful atmosphere.
Lin Xiao, holding a plate of food piled high, sat cross-legged atop the Ten Mile Peach Blossom Tree, his gaze sweeping across the faces of each sect member and disciple.
Seeing everyone so relaxed and happy filled him with a deep sense of comfort.
This was exactly what he wanted—freedom filled with joy.
People worked hard and gathered for moments of joy.
Lin Xiao thought, as long as there were no manipulative power struggles driven by greed and ambition, that would be the greatest freedom in this world. Though he didn't know how long this freedom could last or how far it could spread in the future.
But for now, his only concern was maintaining this within Lingxian Sect.
Breathing in the fragrant scent of the Ten Mile Peach Blossom Tree, Lin Xiao picked up his chopsticks and began to enjoy the food on his plate.
He hoped that as his cultivation level increased, his influence could spread farther, allowing this sense of freedom to reach many, many places…
"Brother Xiao! Come quickly, Fuzi just brought out the roasted lamb!"
Under the starlit sky, with people basking in the night's charm, joy was in the air.
However, the beauty of the night didn't halt the routine of Lingxian Sect the next day.
The following morning, everyone was in high spirits, resuming their usual cultivation, studies, and work.
The teaching team had made significant progress, having already completed the first section of all the techniques Lin Xiao had assigned them. Now, they were just finalizing detailed lesson plans before officially starting classes.
At the same time, they would continue learning as they went along.
Early in the morning, Lin Xiao, Sun Yigao, and others were in the seventh floor of the library, making final checks on the lesson plans.
The instructor responsible for teaching at Qingyun Peak's cultivation hall today was Liao Pantu, so he was not in the library. Today's lesson planning was completed by the other four.
After they swiftly completed the verification of all the first-level techniques, they began scheduling the classes.
Although techniques are important, for cultivators, cultivation itself is the foundation of everything, so regular cultivation lessons could not be reduced.
Therefore, the only option was to schedule the technique classes at other times.
However, the afternoons were already occupied with the various departments' routine work. Scheduling technique classes in the afternoon would conflict with many members' work, forcing them to choose between working and studying the techniques, which could easily disrupt the smooth operation of sect activities.
It would also hinder disciples' ability to earn spirit stones.
This was not a sustainable development strategy.
Thus, Lin Xiao and the others decided to schedule the classes after dinner.
Normally, the time after dinner was reserved for everyone to relax.
But in Lingxian Sect, where diligence was prevalent, most disciples spent their evenings either cultivating or honing their skills in crafting, alchemy, array engraving, talisman-making, or spirit food preparation.
Their actual relaxation time was mostly limited to the late hours of the night, when some adhered to their pre-cultivation sleep habits.
However, for them, these "busy" hours weren't particularly stressful. Whether cultivating or improving their skills, they found it enjoyable.
So, after some discussion, Lin Xiao and the team decided to hold the classes in the evening.
The classes wouldn't take too much time, with each disciple attending two sessions every night.
Each session would be short, lasting only half an hour.
However, since there were only five instructors and over a thousand techniques, doing just one session per technique would be too slow.
Therefore, they decided to post the categorized list of techniques, allowing everyone to sign up for the classes they wanted.
Since Liao Pantu, Sun Yigao, Yang Jinshu, and Mo Yuanjiao had divided the techniques among themselves, the disciples could attend classes with the corresponding instructor based on their selected technique.