189 Rose Sec (2/2)

Elder Lin shook his head, ”No. Although the largest part is mortals, there are also cultivators who can't break through any further and who have decided to retire. Then there are those who can't quite hit the entrance conditions of the sect as well as those who just enjoy life in luxury.”

”Then do these cultivators lord above the others?”

”No. In our sect's cities, it is the law that everyone is the same in front of the law. So cultivators and mortals are handled the same. Of course, there is a difference in available jobs which has led to most of the rich being cultivators but there are also plenty of mortals who belong to the richest of the city. Even the Senate is mainly made up of mortals.”

Ivan liked what he described. It seemed similar to how it was back home and it made the sect appear very likable.

While they were descending, below on the plaza groups of people were looking at the ship while exclaiming in awe. It was rare to see an Elder and with one look on the crest on the ship, they knew that it was the personal ship of an Elder. All Elders of the sect were huge and important figures so just seeing one would make for good talking points while drinking with friends. None of them even hoped to be able to forge a connection with the Elder.

After setting down, Elder Lin stored the ship and the group made its way towards the entrance of the sect. An entrance, that was guarded by a pair of guards in sect robes which had a blue sword in addition to the red rose. When Ivan looked at them he felt an indescribable danger making him sure that each of them could kill him without even moving a finger.

When Elder Lin, on the other hand, walked through between those guards they both bowed and greeted him in unison, ”Welcome back Elder Lin.”

After the greeting, they straightened up and grins appeared on their formerly expressionless faces. ”Hey little sister, you are back.”, the one on the right greeted Miss. Klein

”And you two messed around again?”, she responded with a grin on her own.

The two made a face as if she had poked a wound of theirs, ”How could you say that? We are always serious and honest.”

Miss. Klein chuckled at their antics, ”Mmmm, and that's why you are guarding here? And don't tell me you knew I was coming and were waiting for me.”

They shamelessly said, ”Of course, we were waiting for you. Master told us to bring you to her as soon as you arrive.”

”Great, I was planning to meet her anyway. I have to introduce my disciples to her after all.”, Miss. Klein responded.

Following her words, the two's eyes turned towards Serge and Ivan.

”Those are your disciples? Aren't they a bit weak?”, one of them asked skeptically.

”Well, I didn't take them because of their strength but their talent in pill refining.”

”Ah, that makes sense.”, the guy looked as if he understood. ”You always put more focus on that than on cultivation.”

”Besides they come from the realm of Mythelem.”, she continued on as if she hadn't heard him.

As soon as she finished their eyes lit up and they looked at them again,” So they are from that realm. Now that makes more sense.”