"You probably all know how the White Tiger Sect tests outer sect disciples.
Of course, there are some who don't.
I'll say it again. "
Jian Tiesheng's gaze swept over everyone before finally stopping on Zhang Xing.
His meaning was very clear. He was saying this for Zhang Xing.
Those recommended by Lin Huxiao should be eliminated as much as possible.
Those that couldn't be eliminated should be eliminated.
However, Zhang Xing was different.
His position wasn't clear.
Not only did he have recommendations from his subordinates, but even the higher-ups had asked about him.
However, they later found out that this kid had earned his nickname through his battle achievements.
They would try to rope him in. If it worked, that would be the best.
If it didn't work, then they would do it outside.
"There's no need to test your strength. You're all early-stage Saints, so there's nothing to test.
The White Tiger Sect only has one test for outer sect disciples.
That is loyalty.
We're currently at war with the Vermilion Bird Army.
If you're not loyal enough, then you'll be fatal to the White Tiger Army.
Hence, the task for this test is …
Infiltrate the border city of Gudao City, where the Vermilion Bird Army is stationed, and gather information.
No matter what information it is, as long as you think it's useful.
The time limit is set to three months. "
Jian Tiesheng then introduced the location of Gudao City and the general strength of the Vermilion Bird Army.
Then, they began a three-day training.
The intelligence instructor was naturally Jian Tiesheng.
Because he had also taken this step to get to where he was.
The fifty people were divided into ten groups.
After arriving at Gudao City, they were not allowed to contact each other.
They each gathered information in secret.
If you were caught by the Vermilion Bird Army, then it would depend on your luck.
If you could survive and not betray your teammates, then there was no doubt about your loyalty.
If everything went smoothly, then you'd pass.
However, if you didn't gather any information, then it would be useless.
Then you'd definitely be kicked out of the sect.
This kind of sneaky disciple was definitely not accepted.
Moreover, the five people in the group were monitoring each other.
There was no way they would band together and try to trick Elder Jian.
Of course, this was only the mission on the surface.
There was still a hidden part of the final test that they didn't know about!
Zhang Xing was assigned to the tenth group.
However, he wasn't the group leader.
He was a noble disciple named Cheng Jun.
The other three members were Lian Zhi, Shang Qi, and Lu Liang.
They were using the identities of pill dealers.
Not only was the alchemy business in Ancient Path City flourishing, but the alchemy business in the entire frontline was flourishing as well.
This included the soldiers of the two armies.
Among them, there were those who recovered their spiritual energy, those who sustained internal and external injuries, and those who temporarily increased their cultivation …
In short, as long as it was a medicinal pill that was useful in battle, everything was available here.
For example, some Exalts and beginner Saint-level cultivators would wander around the various cities and markets.
Some were for purchase, while others were for sale.
Of course, there were other identities that could be used other than pills.
For example, weapons, armors, small offensive talismans, escape talismans, and so on.
There were simply too many of these merchants. Even if the Vermilion Bird Army and the White Tiger Army had set up a special investigation team, they still wouldn't be able to eliminate all of these spies.
Jian Tiesheng had said that they couldn't guarantee how many Vermillion Bird Army intelligence agents were within the White Tiger Sect's territory.
Three days passed quickly. Zhang Xing and the others only learned some basic knowledge about collecting intelligence.
The other thing was how to make himself look more like a pharmacist.
On the fourth day, ten groups of people left the White Tiger Sect quietly in different directions.