The jade slip arrived with the morning meal, delivered by a stone-faced attendant who placed it on the table without a word. It was a standard sect communication slip, pale green and cool to the touch.
Lin Tian picked it up, his fingers brushing over the smooth surface. Spiritual energy pulsed from it, carrying a familiar, frost-tinged signature that made the trace on his wrist twitch in response.
He focused his mind, sending a thread of qi into the slip. Formal characters glowed in the air before him, arranged in perfect, impersonal rows.
To Outer Disciple Lin Tian,
This missive serves to acknowledge your recent advancement within the Outer Rankings. The sect notes your progress with interest. Continued discipline and adherence to foundational principles are paramount for sustained growth.
Remember: foundations built slowly last longer than those rushed.
Maintain your focus.
Signed,
Bai Xueya
Frostheart Residence
