Even Zhang Pinglu, at this moment, couldn't discern anything unusual about Zhang Yang; no one suspected that Zhang Yang carried a monstrous system within him.

"Go ahead then. Since they possess the Five Great Physiques, admitting them to the sect won't hurt. Honestly, I’m quite curious about the outcome of having two people with the Five Great Physiques start their cultivation anew!"

Zhang Pinglu nodded with a smile, and it wasn't just him; Zhang Daofeng and Zhang Yuan'an felt the same.

Starting cultivation in their thirties, nearing forty, was rare in the cultivation world. If they could be nurtured successfully, the Zhang family’s reputation would undoubtedly soar even higher.

Cultivating oneself and cultivating disciples were two entirely different concepts.

Zhang Yang bid farewell to the three and opened the door to leave. Outside, Yan Yefei and Li Juan were standing hand-in-hand, both faces alight with yearning upon seeing him.

"Follow me downstairs!"

Looking at them, Zhang Yang let out a slight sigh. This sigh made both of them flinch inwardly; they exchanged uneasy glances, their heartbeats accelerating.

From Zhang Yang’s expression, it seemed he hadn't agreed.

Zhang Yang walked ahead, still feeling a bit dejected. When he reached the living room, Qu Meilan was tidying things up. Zhang Yang simply called her over as well.

In the living room, Zhang Yang sat down without inviting the other three to do the same. Yan Yefei held Li Juan’s hand, standing tensely, while Qu Meilan looked utterly confused.

The system interface automatically appeared before Zhang Yang. Within the Medical Saint Martial (Yi Sheng Wu Zong) sect roster, besides Zhang Yang at the apex, there were now three names listed below.

When he went out earlier, Zhang Yang had already included Qu Meilan.

The names of Yan Yefei and Li Juan were displayed in a dull gray color, while Qu Meilan’s was a faint green. When Zhang Yang hovered over a name, all of that individual's data would pop up.

It was like viewing his own profile, complete with detailed metrics—and their data was even more comprehensive than his own.

Among all this data, only three metrics were truly critical: Potential, Ability, and Loyalty.

Potential was a numerical value indicating future achievements.

Qu Meilan’s Potential was 51; Yan Yefei’s was 89; Li Juan’s was 87. Among the three, Yan Yefei ranked highest. As expected of one possessing the Du’e Physique, one of the Five Great Physiques, her potential remained high even nearing forty, surpassing Qu Meilan.

Besides Potential, there was the Ability metric. Qu Meilan registered 11, while both Yan Yefei and Li Juan were at 0, as neither had begun cultivation. Qu Meilan was already at the middle stage of the First Layer, making her inherently stronger than them by any measure—Zhang Yang was not surprised by this.

The final metric, however, was what Zhang Yang valued the most.

Loyalty. Much like with pets, every member under the sect had a Loyalty value attached to their data. In the system, Loyalty held even greater importance than Potential or Ability.

It was understandable; if the people one cultivated couldn't remain loyal, the consequences would be severe. Internal issues far outweighed external threats. No one wished to raise ungrateful individuals.

This particular data point was what had left Zhang Yang feeling most frustrated.

Qu Meilan's Loyalty was 77. According to the system’s explanation, at this level, as long as Zhang Yang himself remained safe, she would absolutely never leave—she couldn't be driven away. If necessary, she would fight alongside him.

It was similar to how Lightning and the others were back then; at this loyalty threshold, there was no concern about them departing.

Qu Meilan achieving this number completely exceeded Zhang Yang’s expectations. He hadn't provided her with significant benefits before; even the spiritual medicines were shared with Long Cheng after dilution.

Her loyalty figure felt like an unexpected windfall to Zhang Yang. With this level of devotion secured, at least he didn't have to worry about betrayal from her.

Next came the data for Yan Yefei and Li Juan.

Yan Yefei’s Loyalty was 37, and Li Juan’s was a pitiful 18. Together, they barely reached 60, lower than what Shadow had when he first followed Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang truly hadn't anticipated their Loyalty scores would be so low.

With loyalty this low, they could leave at any moment on a whim. How could he possibly trust them with such figures?

Furthermore, the damnable system, after its upgrade, had presented its first mandatory quest—a Level Seven quest requiring Zhang Yang to raise both Yan Yefei’s and Li Juan’s Loyalty scores to ninety, and their Potential to ninety, all within one year.

The quest was aptly named the "Double Ninety Quest."

Their Potential scores were already high. Since Potential could be increased, raising them to ninety seemed feasible. They both possessed superior physiques, and Zhang Yang was an inheritor of the Medical Saint lineage; striving for perfection was achievable.

However, raising Loyalty to such heights would be far more challenging.

Even Lightning, who had been with Zhang Yang the longest, currently only possessed a Loyalty score of 89; breaking past ninety was notoriously difficult.

Loyalty crossing the ninety threshold represented a qualitative shift. For a pet, even if the master passed away, they would remain fiercely protective of the master’s descendants until their own death.

For sect members whose Loyalty surpassed ninety, they would consider the sect their absolute everything. Even if captured and tortured to death, they would never betray their sect. Attempts using coercion or torture would be futile; deep down, they held the sect’s interests as paramount, and nothing could change that.

Individuals with ninety Loyalty were always the innermost core of any major family or sect.

Their Loyalty scores were indeed low, which initially frustrated Zhang Yang, but he managed to rationalize it. They were adults, possessing their own careers, families, and independent thoughts.

Suddenly demanding their complete allegiance to an unfamiliar entity was simply impossible.

They differed from Qu Meilan. She had been raised since childhood to be loyal to the Old Hag. When the Old Hag died, that conviction hadn't vanished but slowly transferred onto Zhang Yang. Now, she followed Zhang Yang.

Moreover, she held immense admiration for him and recognized the Zhang family's power. Gradually, her heart settled here, resulting in her current Loyalty score.

"Mr. Zhang!"

Yan Yefei called out to Zhang Yang very cautiously. Seeing him seated and silent for so long made his anxiety deepen.

His soft call managed to snap Zhang Yang back to reality.

"I'm fine. Are you truly willing to cultivate internal energy?"

Glancing at him, Zhang Yang sighed again, the pitiful Loyalty figures flashing through his mind.

"We are willing, Mr. Zhang, we are willing, no matter how hard or tiring it gets!"

Yan Yefei nodded hurriedly. Li Juan nodded like a pecking chicken; in the last few days, she had gained a deeper understanding of the cultivation world and witnessed Qu Meilan's surprising strength.

According to Qu Meilan herself, she was merely at the entry level. Master Zhang Yang was vastly more powerful than her.

"It's not difficult if you wish to cultivate. My Zhang family is establishing the Medical Saint Martial (Yi Sheng Wu Zong). If you join the sect, you can begin cultivation. As the first batch of disciples, we will provide you with the best resources!"

Zhang Yang nodded slowly, repeating his offer.

This time, even Qu Meilan’s eyes lit up. If she could have, she would have begged to become Zhang Yang’s disciple long ago, but initially, she had presented herself as a servant, never considering discipleship.

Now that Zhang Yang had summoned her and mentioned the Medical Saint Martial, she wasn't slow-witted; she understood the implication.

"Medical Saint Martial?"

Yan Yefei and Li Juan were stunned simultaneously, confusion flickering in both their eyes.

Zhang Yang merely nodded, saying no more. Whether they agreed to join was up to them. If they truly refused, Zhang Yang wouldn't force them; the system offered an expulsion option besides admitting them.

Once expelled, everything gained within the sect would vanish.

Since Yan Yefei and Li Juan hadn't gained anything yet, expulsion carried no loss for them.

However, doing so would result in mission failure, triggering double penalties. While enduring a few penalties wouldn't matter to Zhang Yang now, a drop in his stats would lead to a decrease in his strength, which was an outcome he absolutely did not desire.

"Mr. Zhang, are there any conditions for joining the Medical Saint Martial?"

After a moment, Yan Yefei finally asked cautiously, Li Juan’s face etched with worry.

Zhang Yang was unsurprised by his question. People with Loyalty scores of only 37 and 18 would naturally consider their own interests first. Fortunately, Zhang Yang knew their Loyalty; if they had asked this question initially, and he had hesitated, he likely would have developed further doubts about them.

For many, the opportunity to cultivate internal energy was a matter of fate, let alone Zhang Yang offering them the precious Marrow Cleansing Pills. If they still harbored reservations when presented with such a chance, anyone would find it difficult to accept.

"There are conditions, but they are simple: upon entering my doors, you must dedicate your entire being to me, harbor no second thoughts, and remain loyal to the Medical Saint Martial for your entire lives!"

Zhang Yang spoke slowly, infusing his voice with a trace of internal energy this time.

Inside the study, Zhang Pinglu and the other two nodded silently.

Initially, they had worried that because Zhang Yang was young, he might hesitate to state things clearly out of consideration for his friends' feelings. If such important words weren't spoken upfront, it would be difficult to introduce them later.

Zhang Daofeng had planned to give them a stern talking-to during the formal training period.

Now, it seemed their concerns were unfounded. Zhang Yang clearly understood the paramount importance of loyalty when accepting external disciples and had laid down the requirements immediately.

If only they knew that without the system, Zhang Yang might not have phrased it quite so severely.

"I—I am willing, but am I worthy?"

Before Yan Yefei and Li Juan could speak, Qu Meilan rushed to answer, her heart hammering rapidly.

For her, entering this sect inherently meant pledging loyalty; it was the natural order. This was an opportunity for her, an unparalleled chance.

"Of course, you are. You are the very first person to enter my Medical Saint Martial. Meilan, you have followed me for so long, and I recognize your efforts. Your physique is average, but I possess Marrow Cleansing Pills that can alter constitutions. I will have you restart your cultivation, and your future achievements will undoubtedly surpass anything before!"

Zhang Yang nodded slightly. Qu Meilan being the first to agree was well within his expectations.

As the first inducted member of the Medical Saint Martial, Zhang Yang would certainly not be stingy with her. Although Qu Meilan’s physique was different, Zhang Yang planned to focus heavily on her cultivation. For her, this was a life-altering opportunity.

"Thank you, Master, I promise to cultivate even harder!"

Hearing that Zhang Yang was willing to give her a Marrow Cleansing Pill, Qu Meilan could hold back no longer. She immediately knelt down, even spontaneously addressing him as 'Master.'