Chapter 16: I'll Start by Winning the Lottery
Chapter 16: I'll Start by Winning the Lottery
"Lin Zongzhu." At this moment, Zhou Elder of Peach Blossom Sect could no longer bear to watch, but he also didn't dare to underestimate Lin Fan.
Although this guy is a fool, fools are the hardest to deal with, especially when they have a bunch of old geezers backing them up. So, as soon as he opened his mouth, he addressed Lin Fan as "Zongzhu."
"Although the Golden Eagle Sect disciples were a bit impulsive, it was your fault in the first place. With such an attitude, aren't you afraid of inciting a war between the sects? The Moon Grasp Sect is in a delicate situation, and it might not withstand such turmoil. This move is too much."
"Too much?" Lin Fan chuckled, "If I lead people to your door, I'll beat your Peach Blossom Sect disciples into pig heads. Would your sect accept such humiliation?"
"This... can't be generalized."
"What can't be generalized?"
Lin Fan didn't buy it, "You don't need to say more!"
"On the contrary, I'd like to ask you, haven't you heard an old saying?"
"What old saying?" Zhou Elder frowned.
Damn it.
This little punk is like a piece of tough meat, not yielding to either soft or hard approaches. Why did I speak up for the Golden Eagle Sect? What does it have to do with me? It's not my Peach Blossom Sect disciples who are at a disadvantage! He secretly regretted his decision.
"Since you've come, then stay."
Zhou Elder: "???"
"Haven't you read any books? Your face is full of doubt, do you not understand?" Lin Fan crossed his arms, "In that case, I'll reluctantly tell you. This saying means that since you've come, you should be buried here."
"Let me ask you, do you think... that the Moon Grasp Sect has good feng shui, and you all want to be buried here?"
Damn it! Zhou Elder's face turned liver-colored.
What does this saying mean?!
Even if I haven't heard of this saying, I still think it's inappropriate!
Wait, I regret it! Why am I dealing with this tough meat?
Just then, an elder from the Eight Swords Gate stepped forward.
He also found it inappropriate.
We, the three sects, came together to cause trouble and seek justice, but after a single encounter, we were suppressed by the Moon Grasp Sect. Seeing our disciples becoming more restless, how could we let this situation continue? Don't we care about our reputation?!
Moreover, the one losing face right now is the Golden Eagle Sect, not our Eight Swords Gate! It's better to move on from this matter quickly.
The elder from the Eight Swords Gate spoke calmly, "Lin Zongzhu's words make some sense, but now, you've lost face. It's time to discuss the main issue, right?"
"Previously, more than a month ago, your Moon Grasp Sect interfered with our recruitment. You should know that the sect's disciples are the future, and they are of utmost importance. Your actions are no different from cutting off the source of a fire."
"If you don't give an explanation, this matter won't be easily resolved."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan still had his arms crossed, and he said indifferently, "What explanation does this elder want?"
"..."
The corner of Wang Elder's mouth twitched.
What kind of talk is this!
How could you say such things at a time like this? Shouldn't you show weakness, say something nice, compensate us with some Immortal cultivation resources, and then treat us well? Your attitude, even suggesting to take action, makes it difficult for me!
For a moment, Wang Elder was at a loss for words.
"Fine, since you're in a hurry, I won't beat around the bush!" But the Golden Eagle Sect elder stepped forward angrily, "I have a solution."
"Speak!"
Lin Fan glanced at him indifferently, as if he didn't take him seriously at all, which made him very angry.
"Hmph!"
"Since you're stealing disciples from our three sects for your recruitment, let's have a fight between the new disciples of both sides, regardless of life or death!"
"Regardless of victory or defeat, after this battle, the matter will be settled."
"How dare you?!"
The elders of the Peach Blossom Sect and the Eight Swords Gate nodded in agreement with this proposal.
Lin Fan almost laughed out loud.
Are you suggesting that our new disciples fight against Xiao Ling'er? Don't you understand the concept of a protagonist template?!
"Details."
Lin Fan didn't refuse but asked for more details.
This proposal, I must say, is quite good, at least for the Moon Grasp Sect.
Since this is the case, why refuse?
At most, just let Xiao Ling'er be more restrained and not too flashy.
"Each of our three sects will send three disciples, and you, Moon Grasp Sect, will send nine!"
Elder Wang laid out the rules: "After one battle, regardless of victory or defeat, this karmic consequence will be settled!"
"It is said that over ten thousand pilgrims came to your Moon Grasp Sect this year. With that many, surely you can still spare nine disciples?"
Elder Zhou hummed, "Let your Moon Grasp Sect's new disciple come down!"
Naturally, they assumed that the Moon Grasp Sect disciples present were all 'seniors'.
With such a foundation, could a new disciple of the Moon Grasp Sect advance to the Essence Condensation Realm in just over a month? Ridiculous!
Lin Fan smiled, "I have no objections to your proposed solution, but my Moon Grasp Sect only recruited one new disciple this year. If we must fight, it can only be a rotating battle."
"I don't mind, and I'm sure my disciples won't mind either."
"What do the three of you think?"
He smiled warmly, but his heart felt as cold as ice.
After this battle, regardless of victory or defeat, will the karmic consequences truly be settled?
But whether these consequences are understood or not is not for them to decide.
The three sect elders and disciples, both new and old, were all stunned by these words.
Over ten thousand people, yet only one was recruited. When did the Moon Grasp Sect gain such might and prestige? Even if that were the case, you proactively suggested a rotating battle, one against nine, and you still ask for our consent? Where does your confidence come from?! Moreover, you look down upon us so?
"You young punk, don't be so arrogant!" Elder Wang's face darkened.
They naturally knew that Lin Fan's proposal must have a catch.
But no matter what the issue was, they couldn't refuse.
Nine against one, and they still hesitate...
Are you trying to break their Dao hearts? Break what Dao heart? A direct Dao heart collapse would be more like it.
"Since you seek your own path to death, how can we not agree?" Elder Zhou also coldly hummed.
In their hearts, they even pondered, could it be that Lin Fan has finally backed down?
Using the new disciple's death to settle the karmic consequences? "Hmph."
"Since this is the case, then let your disciple come down from the mountain." The Golden Eagle Sect elder spoke sternly, "My disciples will go first, I'm in a hurry."
"Down the mountain? What mountain? Isn't she already here?"
"Ling'er, come out."
"You've heard the reasons, so come out and spar with the three sects' senior disciples. Whether it's life or death, it's up to you."
Lin Fan spoke indifferently.
Right here?!
The three sect elders frowned deeply.
Could it be that the new disciple has reached the Essence Condensation Realm?!
They couldn't help but look at the seven mascots, guessing who the new recruit of the year was.
But before they could finish their thoughts, Xiao Ling'er took a few steps and then turned to bow to Lin Fan, "Yes, Master."
The three sect elders: "Σ(⊙▽⊙"?!?!
Essence... Essence Condensation Realm, Fifth Level?!
You're freaking kidding, right?!
The Golden Eagle Sect disciple, however, was extremely excited. One of them took a big step forward, "I'll go first!"
"A mere Moon Grasp Sect disciple, fellow disciples, watch me suppress them effortlessly! I'll take the lead."
You'll suppress a ghost! The Golden Eagle Sect elder's eyelids twitched.
"Lin Zongzhu!"
He quickly spoke up, "You are, after all, the master of a sect. How can you be so dishonest?"
"How can this girl possibly be your sect's new recruit?!"
In just a month, she reached the Fifth Level of the Essence Condensation Realm, almost touching the Sixth Level. Not to mention the Moon Grasp Sect, even if she joined a first-rate sect, she'd be revered as a saint! Even if she entered with existing cultivation, it's impossible to progress this fast. Why would she choose your Moon Grasp Sect? "Hmph."
It was at this moment that Li Changshou spoke up, "I, Li Changshou, hereby make a Dao heart vow. If Xiao Ling'er is not the only disciple recruited by the Moon Grasp Sect this year during their grand opening, I will immediately collapse my Dao heart, fall into demonic possession, and die suddenly."
The three sect elders were shocked.
Holy sht!
A Dao heart vow!
You're not messing around?!
How... how can this be?
(End of Chapter)
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