Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

"Today, I've taken the liberty of visiting you to present my humble gift as a token of gratitude. I hope you'll accept it," Liu Chun said, taking out a wooden box from his storage pouch and handing it to Lin Xiao.

Seeing the wooden box, which was very similar to the one that held the spirit stone from the previous day, Lin Xiao thought, So this is his go-to item for holding things?

As Liu Chun extended the wooden box towards him, Lin Xiao didn't immediately take it but instead politely refused, "It was really just a small favor; you don't need to worry about it so much. I can't accept your gift. However, if you have no other plans, I do have a suggestion."

Hearing this, Liu Chun still insisted on placing the box on the table, saying, "I would love to hear your suggestion, but please accept this token of my appreciation. It's a small gesture from me."

Seeing Liu Chun's determination, Lin Xiao had no choice but to accept the wooden box. He didn't open it; instead, he placed it directly into his storage pouch in front of Liu Chun. Then, he tentatively asked if Liu Chun would be willing to join a newly established small sect.

After all, Lin Xiao wasn't worried about whether Liu Chun had any ulterior motives; the system would notify him through feedback. Additionally, with the new construction of the Heart-Test Path, everyone could take a stroll on it to test their intentions.

For Liu Chun, who had no chance of joining the Tianxuan Sect, it didn't really matter which sect he joined. After the lesson he learned from the Wu family, he wasn't keen on becoming a guest elder in any other family.

So, after inquiring about the basic situation and benefits of this small sect, he agreed.

Lin Xiao didn't try to oversell the Lingxian Sect. Instead, he presented it in a humble manner, making it clear that the sect was still in its early stages. He didn't offer the option for Liu Chun to visit the sect before making a decision; after all, bringing him there would reveal the sect's location. Lingxian Sect was still a budding organization and needed protection.

In Liu Chun's eyes, it was a fledgling sect with limited resources, but according to Lin Xiao, the spiritual energy at the sect's location was decent, and the basic facilities, including a talisman-making room, were in place. The number of disciples was small, so it would be peaceful.

Liu Chun felt that while the conditions seemed simple, since Lin Xiao had introduced it, and given that he had no other plans, he readily agreed. After all, he needed to survive and cultivate well, so that one day he could search for his sister, who had been missing for many years.

After Liu Chun agreed, Lin Xiao didn't receive a system notification. However, upon checking the sect's member count, he saw that it had indeed increased by one, and Liu Chun's name appeared on the sect roster. This confirmed that he had successfully recruited a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was also a skilled talisman master into the sect.

However, perhaps because Liu Chun had joined the sect, the system didn't give a notification for forming a new connection with a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It seemed that such connections couldn't be counted once the person joined the sect.

"Lin Daoyou, when shall we head back to the sect?" Liu Chun asked after they finalized the details.

"Don't call me '恩人' anymore. My surname is Lin, and my name is Xiao. Call me whatever you feel comfortable with," Lin Xiao replied. As for returning to the sect, he thought for a moment.

Now that he had obtained the Heart-Test Stone and established a connection with Duobao Pavilion, he wasn't particularly keen on making connections with the local families. Unless he planned to form connections with five Foundation Establishment cultivators, which would complete the system's mission, this task wouldn't be accomplished in just a few days.

With that in mind, Lin Xiao decided that it was better to return to the sect first. The task of forming connections could wait for another time.

After making his decision, Lin Xiao said to Liu Chun, "Since there's nothing pressing here, if you have no objections, we can return tomorrow."

Upon hearing that they would leave the next day, Liu Chun immediately replied, "Lin Daoyou, I have no issues with that. I'll head back to my place to pack up and return shortly."

Liu Chun had been staying with a friend in the city, but as his friend had a family, he felt increasingly uncomfortable imposing on them, despite their hospitality during his recovery. Now that he had a place to go, he felt relieved.

After discussing a few more details, Liu Chun bid Lin Xiao farewell to settle his affairs, promising to return that evening.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao opened his private storage and took out the small sealed box that Liao Pantu had given him earlier. Placing it on the table, he asked the senior who had emerged from his chest, "Senior, can you tell me about the Icefield Spirit now?"

Gazing at the sealed box on the table, Liao Pantu took a sip of tea before slowly responding, "Ah, that."

"The Icefield Spirit has many uses, but its most well-known and sought-after ability is its purification function."

"It is said that once it recognizes a master, the master will be less susceptible to inner demons, immune to all poisons, and able to purge accumulated pill toxins from their body."

"I never expected the Icefield Spirit to have such great uses," Lin Xiao remarked, surprised.

However, after a moment of reflection, it made sense. If it didn't have such powerful abilities, a Nascent Soul cultivator like Liao Pantu wouldn't have taken an interest in it.

But then Liao Pantu took another sip of tea and continued, "However, these abilities, such as immunity to inner demons and poison, are all relative. If the Icefield Spirit is of a low level, and its master's cultivation is high, its effects will be minimal. Typically, wild Icefield Spirits are rarely high-level."

"So, catching an Icefield Spirit isn't enough—you also need to raise it to a higher level," Liao Pantu explained.

Hearing this, Lin Xiao understood. It made sense; otherwise, the Icefield Spirit's abilities would be too powerful.

Recalling Liao Pantu's mention of "raising" the spirit, Lin Xiao asked, "Senior, do you know how to raise an Icefield Spirit?"

Liao Pantu replied, "I've read about it but never tested it myself, so I can't say for sure."

As the two discussed the matter, the system suddenly chimed in Lin Xiao's mind:

[Ding—Congratulations to the host for completing the sect construction mission: Surrounding Development (1). The reward has been sent to your private storage. Please check.]

The sudden completion of a mission notification left Lin Xiao momentarily confused. He couldn't immediately figure out how he had completed a mission so suddenly.