That was a lot of information to digest, some of them even took out quills and started scribbling on their own clothes to not miss the details. While the new disciples were engrossed in it, the leading disciple dropped a bomb.
"Oh, and I forgot to mention that all of you transferred all your points to me at the beginning. So, if you want to eat something or spend some points, then you'll have to earn them"
Ron got shocked and enraged, similarly many other disciples started cursing out the leading disciple to return their points.
"Haha…..If you feel that you've been robbed, you can go ahead and complain, but no one will take action as you have done it willingly, it's your fault that you didn't question me or be cautious. But if you want revenge, Hehehe…..feel free to issue a battle order against me!"
"By the way, you can collect your outer sect uniforms from the clothing in charge at the central square"
Some of the disciples dared and held stones in their hands to attach him, the leading disciple saw this and released his murderous aura, which made all the disciples shrink back. Ron wasn't able to detect the leading disciple's cultivation level, which means his cultivation level might even be above the Blood refinement level.
"Good, that's more like it. Now scram!"
The new disciple couldn't do anything and started moving into the residence areas. Each room can hold four disciples, and they can choose whichever room they want. There were simply too many rooms to begin with, so one person could take a room for himself if he wants to.
Dixie saw Ron and rushed towards him.
"Hey, Ron! You didn't give away your contribution points, did you?"
"Hah, everyone had basically given away their points. Are you saying you didn't?"
Dixie smiled sheepishly and came close to Ron as he whispered.
"Let me tell you something. I already knew about the contribution points from my brother, so I didn't follow his instructions and haven't lost my points. Hehehe…"
"Damn, bro! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Ron was upset that all his points were embezzled in a swoop.
"Don't worry, since you saved my life multiple times, you're my brother for life and I promised that I'll do anything for you. So I'll share half of my points with you"
With that Dixie didn't wait and immediately transferred over 50 contribution points to him. Ron looked at him shocked, but didn't say anything. He made up his mind to repay Dixie in the future, because Ron thought that he saved Dixie only to get more system points by killing the beasts.
They went ahead and picked the same room. There were four beds, two on either side, with four cabinets for storing their clothes. It wasn't a large room, but just enough for them to live comfortably, like a motel room.
"Gosh, if only there was a fan or AC here"
"Huh? What's a fyan?"
Dixie looked at Ron curiously. Ron shook his head in dismissal,
"Shall we go take a bath? Not sure where we'd have to go though"
"No problem at all, we can ask the senior disciples or the sect guards. Oh, and we can collect our uniforms on the way"
They took a few turns to arrive at the central square and picked up their uniforms. Apparently, the bathhouses for men are only a distance away from their residences.
When they arrived, it was a shock for Ron, as it was an open bathhouse! It was his first time in an open bathhouse and it was a cultural shock for him. It was filled with male disciples taking bath in a large pool of steaming water.
'I feel nauseous just looking at this. Better quickly take my bath and get out of here'
Smack!
Dixie hit Ron with his towel
"Hey bro, let's quickly jump in!"
"You perv!"
"Huh?"
Ron came out of the bath mentally exhausted, while Dixie was completely refreshed and all smiles. The grey uniform robes fitted them perfectly.
"Shall we go have some dinner, I'm really feeling hungry?"
"Well sorry to disappoint you. Other than the elders, most disciples will have to make your own meals, as most of the cultivators won't consume food like mortals they instead take fasting pills which can keep them filled for weeks"
"Why the heck would they not want to eat? Even if a pill can fill your stomach, isn't it common sense to have the desire to eat something delicious?"
"Well, that's where you're wrong. When we go into seclusion to cultivate, it takes a lot of time and concentration. Some may spend days, weeks or even years in seclusion. So it's much more efficient to rely on pills"
It slowly made sense to Ron, and they headed to the central square to get fasting pills. The price of each fasting pill is 5 contribution points, and they wouldn't have to eat again for the next 10 days. Ron bought two pills in one go,
Ding!
[ Ordinary Grade Fasting pill: 5 points]
It turned out that the pill grade is 'Ordinary', it was his first time knowing that it was an actual grade of items. He swiftly sold the pill, as it will be available for him anytime once its sold to the system store.
As expected, he saw that the buying price of an Ordinary grade fasting pill is 50 points.
He consumed the fasting pill, which tasted like dump and went back to his room.
The next day, Ron heard that there will be a public lecture going on today by Elder Akiyama for new disciples.
He arrived at the lecture hall with Dixie, not only were there new disciples but even the senior disciples crowded in, to listen to his lecture. As soon as the elder arrived everyone stood up.
The elder nodded and signaled them to sit down
"As we have many new faces here today, I will go back to the fundamentals about cultivation and the cultivation realms"