After briefly discussing the Daoist Order’s financial situation, Pei Xiaolou shifted to the main topic. “Tian Yuan, you should know that before becoming a high-ranking Daoist priest, one must undergo several months of advanced training at the Upper Palace of the Wanxiang Daoist Palace. Only after completing the training can you officially be recognized as a fourth-rank Jijiu Daoist master. So strictly speaking, you are only halfway there right now.”0

Qi Xuansu nodded. “I’ve heard of this. As far as I know, the training sessions are scheduled at fixed times—once every three months, with enrollments on the 15th of January, April, July, and October. Right now, it’s only June. The April 15th session has ended, and the July 15th session has yet to begin. Does that mean I have to wait for a month?”0

Pei Xiaolou chuckled. “That’s outdated information, boy. Since last year, the Wanxiang Daoist Palace has been piloting a new Young Talents Program, which now includes Apprentice Mages and Prospective Mages. It runs twice a year, each session lasting three months.1

“The first session runs from January 15th to April 15th, followed by...0