In the earliest days, it was difficult for Immortal Seedlings with Four Spirit Root Talent to enter the Qingfeng Sect directly, unless they demonstrated other strengths or were strongly recommended by an Elder.
This was because at that time, new Immortal Seedlings became Outer Sect Disciples, while the rank of servant disciple was reserved for Loose Cultivators who joined the Sect with pre-existing skills.
It wasn't until Gu Xisheng took office as the Deputy Sect Leader that the entrance requirements were relaxed. The Qingfeng Sect was developing rapidly and facing a severe shortage of disciples.
Not only was the threshold for Loose Cultivators to join lowered significantly, but the Sect also began accepting all recommended Immortal Seedlings from various regions, even those with Pseudo-Spiritual Roots.
In Gu Xisheng's words, even if they could only cultivate to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, they could at least learn a Spirit Plant Technique to tend the Spirit Fields.
