Daily life of a cultivation judge

After sect, master Ye Cheng disappeared, the sect master of the Three Warden Mirrors Sect was the next to take the floor.

Her calm gaze fell on the elders and the sect master briefly before it fell on Ma Qi who felt a bit unnerved by the look like all his secrets had been laid bare, before finally it fell on particular parts of the sect below.

Following her line of sight, it was easy to guess which areas she was looking at, it was the same area Yang Qing had noted was the residence of the outer sect disciples.

"No matter how broken and decrepit they look, the worst of them has a better chance of reaching greater heights of the Dao than you all. Your hearts are weak, which is why you did the things you did.

One bullied those under their care, while the other remained impassive through it all despite being the sect master. 

Sect Master Pan Xue I am disappointed in you the most. You may think remaining tolerant and being impassive is good for the sect as a whole but you've dug out your own foundations with your naivety.

I wonder what the souls of the previous sect masters would say when they see what their sect has become under your care.

What will you say to them? Will it be the line you keep telling yourself over and over again as you watch the disciples under you get tormented? All in the name of keeping the peace.

None of you has the chance of reaching the palace realm, but some of those disciples you so greatly scorn, ignore, and assume will not amount to much do have a greater chance than you.

They are better off finding that out elsewhere than staying where they're not wanted. It even benefits you all, doesn't it?

Your 'worthy' sect will not be tainted by the undesirables and unworthy. 

I, Lin Ya, vote in favor of the dissolution of the relationship between the Striding Falcon Sect and its outer sect disciples..."

Sect Master Lin Ya's voice was soft and gentle, however, her words pierced deeper than sect master Ye Cheng's spear intent.

The sect master who seemed unperturbed at first immediately showed signs of discomfort and doubt in his eyes, while the Chief Elder and his cohorts all had contorted expressions, especially the Chief Elder who was livid at being told in no less terms that he would not amount to much.

"For those willing to leave, my Three Wardens Mirrors Sect will give you a chance to take our entrance examination. Whether you pass or not, you'll get a day to cleanse your minds at the Three Mirrors Pool.."

All who were present immediately had shocked expressions on their faces when they heard the statement from the Sect Master Lin Ya, the only exception was Ma Qi who had no idea of the implications of the words the Sect Master of the Three Wardens Mirror Sect had said.

But whether it was Yang Qing, Luo Meili, the two specters from the manor master of the 10,000 Mountain Mortar Manor and the pavilion master of the Spirit Fire Wellforging Sect, or the sect master of the Striding Falcon Sect and their elders, each one of them had the same look of shock as they turned to look at the disappearing silhouette of Sect Master Lin Ya.

The Three Mirrors Pool was also known as the Three Births Pool. It was rumored to be a condensation liquid that had formed where the three mirrors connected. The liquid condensed over the years to form a small pool. The liquid has the combined effect of the three mirrors, which is it's able to cleanse the mind, the heart, and the soul, though its effects are lower than mirrors.

It was a precious resource that was most coveted, especially by those at the cusp of making a breakthrough to major realms, like from the core formation realm to the palace realm. Objects that could temper the heart and the mind were always high in demand but little in supply, and an object like the Three Mirrors Pool that had three effects was as rare as phoenix feathers.

Merchants and countless organizations tried to get their hands on it, but none of them ever got the chance because the pool is non-renewable. A single drop takes two years to create, let alone the pool that would reduce in size after every use. This was why all the people in the present were shocked the sect master was willing to go that far for a bunch of strangers from another sect.

"Rewards do really follow misfortunesometimes, but I wonder if it's worth it sometimes.." Yang Qing thought to himself as his gaze fell on Ma Qi who was looking around in confusion wondering what he had missed.

"Their steadfastness isn't unfounded.." said Gu Ping still in disbelief over sect master Lin Ya's offer.

"It seems it's now my turn.." added Gu Ping, as he stroked his beard.

"I will be brief and direct. Judge Yang Qing, how far is this thing being projected?"

"500,000-kilometer radius of this place.."

"Good..The Spirit Fire Wellforging Pavilion will not do business with the Striding Falcon Sect and we will cease all business with any party doing business with them. All of you hearing this know my temperament well. I won't say more.

A bunch of spineless traitors. You lot are the disgrace to your sect, and soon enough you will reap all the things you have been sowing.

I, Gu Ping, vote in favor of the termination of the relationship between the Striding Falcon Sect and its outer sect disciples.

Since my fellow Daoists have made the offer, I also extend the offer to those looking to start over, if you have the thick skin to handle a little fire, you're welcome to find me at the Spirit Fire Wellforging Pavilion.." said Gu Ping.

"Brother Mu Shin I heard the king of Brisboar Kingdom gave you 10,000-year-old sagefire dragon wine. I don't know.." a smile that was a mix of awkwardness and greedy anticipation crept out of Pavilion Master Gu Ping's face, who rubbed his hands together and raised his eyebrows a few times as if to motion something.

"Hahaha, you better bring something in return, a few stalks of the fireheart saffron..." 

"Forget a few stalks, I'll bring a whole bag's worth.."

Yang Qing whose attention was already grabbed by the sagefire dragon wine, a wine so precious that countless would sell their ancestral treasures and heirlooms for the chance of a drop quickly jumped into the conversation.

"I don't know if Manor Master Mu Shin would not think me too cheap to offer four vines of the starfall jade vine, for a cup.." Yang Qing calmly said, though inwards he was a bundle of nerves.

The gazes of both Manor Master Mu Shin and Pavilion Master Gu Ping flickered at the mention of the vine, especially the former.

"For a wine like this having more company to share enhances its rich flavor even further. I'd be honored to host you, Judge Yang Qing.." eagerly said Manot Master Mu Shin.

The starfall jade vine was even more precious than the fire heart saffron that grew in the spirit fire canyon where the headquarters of the Spirit Fire Wellforge Pavilion was located.

Manor Master Mu Shin would have traded the entire jar for just a single vine let alone four of them. He couldn't help but feel envious of the wealth of the Order if a judge could casually hand out a monarch-grade herb like that so easily. 

What he didn't know was Yang Qing had been gifted 200 of them during his promotion ceremony. He wasn't an alchemist at best he was a dabbling herbalist. He had no use for 200 starfall jade vine and had even planned to offload them to a few merchant organizations for something else. He even used one to pick his teeth when he had guests over just to show off and rile them up.

"Judge Yang Qing, I also have a few collections that I could bring that day.." Gu Ping said.

Yang Qing able to read in between the lines responded in kind.

"I recently got a few mineral ores that I wasn't able to deduce their nature, maybe daoist Gu Ping could help me with that. I heard the spirit fire canyon is occasionally frequented by gold flame ducks, I've never seen one.." 

"Hahaha, they're quite the sight, I'll bring a few for Judge Yang Qing to see, they're quite the sight, an unmatched taste too.

Daoist Mu Shin, Judge Yang Qing, I'll take my leave.." Pavilion Master Gu Ping said as his specter disappeared, leaving Mu Shin who was about to pass his verdict.

"I, Mu Shin, the Manor Master of the 10,000 Mountain Mortar Manor support the dissolution of the relationship between the outer sect disciples of the Striding Falcon Sect and its sect.

The sect has betrayed its sacred duty of its ethical responsibilities towards its own disciples.

I will also be terminating all business deals the 10,000 Mountain Mortar Manor has with the Striding Falcon Sect, and would also like to serve notice; if any of those we have dealings with do business with them, we will be terminating our relationships with them.

To the outer disciples below me, if any of you wish it, the doors to my manor are always open to you should you decide you want to pursue alchemy or its supporting occupations.

As long as you have an agile mind, and a committed spirit, you will be able to flourish. Best of luck on your travels ahead.." Manor Master Mu Shin said as his silhouette disappeared.

The Chief Elder and the elders all had gobsmacked expressions with increasingly pale faces, and the sect master wasn't any better either.

The last two announcements had effectively crippled them. However this ended, aspects of the sect had already been crippled thanks to the embargo placed on them by the two organizations.