On the second day at dawn, a messenger bird took flight, its cry echoing throughout Jin City;
This was the rule set by the Quanzhen Sect during its grand recruitment, each messenger bird would circle the sky above Jin City three times before flying towards the cultivator it was meant to bring good news to; however, it wouldn't be like the mortal world with throngs of people, gongs, and drums, heralding their achievements with fanfares and rewards.
In the realm of cultivation, the standards were much higher, and it had completely transcended mortal affairs; no one desired the envy of their neighbors.
Some messenger birds flew directly towards Jin City, while others headed off into the distance. Of those, especially many landed in the outer court of Sword Mansion in Jin City, descending like a flock of sparrows swooping down for food.
