The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 222: Barrett Patriarch: Pick Up the Sutra, Pick It Up! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 222: Barrett Patriarch: Pick Up the Sutra, Pick It Up! (Part 1)

Chapter 222: Barrett Patriarch: Pick Up the Sutra, Pick It Up! (Part 1)

Lin Fan was speechless.

His lips twitched uncontrollably.

He wanted to say...

"Thank you so much!!!"

"Did you come here through a contact?"

Little Dragon Nu shook her head, feeling a little embarrassed. "Actually, I forgot about this... Oh well, to be honest, I didn't know that promotion to a Second Class Sect required an application and assessment."

"It was Master who contacted me and informed me about this, so I came to let you know first."

"But there must be some face-saving for me in this! Otherwise, our Holy Land would never proactively send someone to assess your sect."

She tilted her head back, as if to say, "How about that? Am I impressive?"

"Quick, praise me!"

Lin Fan: "..."

"Thank you so much!"

"Thank you!"

Seeing her expectant look, Lin Fan didn't want to say more. After all, it wasn't her who had lured the 'ghost' here, and the fault didn't lie with her.

Besides, he hadn't told her about this either.

What else could he do?

He waited a little longer.

He went to find Xiao Ling'er and explained the situation to her.

"Promotion to a Second Class Sect?"

Xiao Ling'er couldn't help but show her delight. "That's wonderful! Master, you don't need to worry. Master, she doesn't rush things, right, Master?"

It was at this moment that Medicine Elder appeared.

For the first time, she appeared in the sight of someone other than Xiao Ling'er.

"I am Liang Danxia, and I have met Lin Zongzhu."

Medicine Elder's figure was somewhat illusory, and she lightly cupped her hands towards Lin Fan, smiling apologetically. "These years, I've been hiding by Ling'er's side, but I never greeted you, Lin Zongzhu. I feel ashamed."

"I hope Lin Zongzhu won't take it to heart."

"Everyone has their secrets."

Lin Fan waved his hand lightly and smiled. "In this state, Elder, you should naturally be more cautious. If I were in your position, I wouldn't dare tell others either."

"So, Elder, there's no need to worry about this. However, this trip will take some more time."

"Why does Lin Zongzhu say that? It's an important matter!"

"Moreover, Ling'er said that Elder isn't in a hurry for these few days."

At the same time, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Before reading 'The Flame Emperor', she had always believed that she was extremely well-hidden extremely well. Apart from Xiao Ling'er, who else in the Moon Embrace Sect could have discovered her?

At that time, the Moon Embrace Sect only had two advantages in her eyes.

One was the Earth's Heart Demon Fire.

The second was Lin Fan's willingness to go all-in for Xiao Ling'er.

But after that, she gradually realized that Lin Fan was a... pervert! He was probably even more perverted than the Innate Dao Soul.

This was their first real meeting, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances.

"It's good that you understand."

Lin Fan nodded, his heart also filled with mixed emotions.

"Speaking of which, I've long been certain about Xiao Ling'er's grandfather in the ring, but I only found out now that it wasn't a grandfather, but a grandmother."

"Medicine Elder became Medicine Patriarch..."

"But that's right. In this world, the Flame Emperor is a girl, so she can't have an old man by her side, right? Especially when it's a personal 'protection' with no privacy."

"Hmm..."

"It's too bizarre."

"With Medicine Patriarch, there's no such problem at all."

As he pondered.

Liang Danxia spoke again.

"Then I wish Lin Zongzhu and the Moon Embrace Sect great success in your promotion to a Second Class Sect."

Two days later.

The envoy from the Holy Land of Ten Thousand Flowers had arrived.

It was the Great Elder herself who came in person! And she didn't bring anyone else with her.

Since they had met before, neither side felt like strangers. Lin Fan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. He greeted her with all his disciples except for Little Stone.

"Let's skip the formalities."

The Great Elder glanced at Lin Fan and said impatiently, "There's no need for many words. It's only been a few months since we last met. I'm here for an important matter."

Lin Fan scratched his head again, looking a bit awkward. "Um..."

"Elder, may I have a word with you?"

The Great Elder was curious. "Why do you have that expression?"

She was surprised. "Don't tell me you think I, this old woman, would hold a grudge and make things difficult for you because of what happened before?"

"If that's the case, there's no need!"

"I'm not afraid to tell you that I'm just here to go through the motions."

"Your Moon Embrace Sect's strength is already well-known to the Holy Land. But rules must be followed, so this old woman had to make this trip."

"But rest assured, I will handle this impartially and won't deliberately make things difficult."

"Why does Lin Zongzhu say that? It's an urgent matter!"

"Besides, Ling'er said that Elder isn't in a hurry these days."

At the same time, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Before reading 'The Flame Emperor', she had always believed that she was extremely well-hidden. Apart from Xiao Ling'er, who else in the Moon Embrace Sect could have discovered her?

At that time, the Moon Embrace Sect only had two advantages in her eyes.

One was the Earth's Heart Demon Fire.

The second was Lin Fan's willingness to go all-in for Xiao Ling'er.

But after that, she gradually realized that Lin Fan was a... pervert! He might even be more perverted than the Innate Dao Soul.

This was their first real meeting, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances.

"It's good that you understand."

Lin Fan nodded, his heart also filled with mixed emotions.

"Speaking of which, I've long been certain about Xiao Ling'er's grandfather in the ring, but I only found out now that it wasn't a grandfather, but a grandmother."

"Medicine Elder became Medicine Patriarch..."

"But that's right. In this world, the Flame Emperor is a girl, so she can't have an old man by her side, right? Especially when it's a personal 'protection' with no privacy."

"Hmm..."

"It's too bizarre."

"With Medicine Patriarch, there's no such problem at all."

As he pondered.

The Great Elder spoke again.

"Then I wish Lin Zongzhu and the Moon Embrace Sect great success in your promotion to a Second Class Sect."

Two days later, the envoy from the Holy Land of Ten Thousand Flowers" arrived.

It was the Great Elder herself who came, and she didn't bring any companions.

Since they had met before, the atmosphere wasn't awkward. Lin Fan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, and greeted her with all his disciples except for Little Stone.

"Let's skip the formalities."

The Great Elder glanced at Lin Fan and said impatiently, "There's no need for formalities. I'm here for an important matter, and it's only been a few months since we last met."

Lin Fan scratched his head, feeling awkward. "Um, Elder, may I have a word?"

The Great Elder was curious. "Why the expression?"

She was surprised. "Do you think I, an old woman, would hold a grudge and make things difficult because of what happened before?"

"If so, there's no need!"

"I'm not afraid to tell you, I'm just here to go through the motions."

"Your Moon Embrace Sect's strength is well-known. But rules must be followed, so I, an old woman, made this trip."

"Rest assured, I'll be impartial and won't make things difficult."

But~

The Holy Land personally sent me to a third-rank sect for further training.

Moreover, the Holy Land's inaction on these matters, even if the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land doesn't care about it, once two or three of them are added together, they still reluctantly care.

Therefore, they took the initiative to send someone.

And it was the Great Elder who came in person.

But after returning~

This little 'grudge' is still there.

In her opinion, you, Lin Fan, are too immature~

Do you have any ambition at all!

After all, you're a Sect Master, how can you be so irresponsible to the sect and your disciples?

However!

Her grudge had just begun when she suddenly froze.

Lin Fan shook his head and said, "No, Senior, actually, this this... you misunderstood."

"Misunderstood what?"

"It's just... actually, I'm not worried that Moon Embrace Sect won't pass the assessment to become a second-rank sect, on the contrary, I wanted to ask if Senior could do me a favor, just... fail the assessment?"

"From now on, my Moon Embrace Sect will still be a third-rank sect."

Great Elder: "Huh???"

Xiao Ling'er and other disciples: "What?!?!"

Hu Kunlun, Su Xinghai, and other elders: "Ah?!?!"

Little Dragon Nu: "(ΩДΩ)?"

Upon hearing this, everyone around was stunned.

"You..."

The Great Elder of the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land opened and closed her red lips, shocked and perplexed, "Do you know what you're saying?"

"I know."

Lin Fan nodded, helplessly spreading his hands, and said, "I just don't want to advance, I think, being a third-rank sect is good enough."

"!!!"

"Nonsense!"

The Great Elder frowned, "We cultivators, whether as individuals or as a force, who doesn't strive for progress?"

"Like rowing upstream, if you don't advance, you retreat!"

"As cultivators, we seek a sense of ease and a clear conscience. You, in this way, can you have a clear conscience? Your reputation will suffer, won't it?!

Moreover, your Moon Embrace Sect has already met the conditions for promotion, why do this?"

"This, well, it's not easy to explain, but please believe that I have my reasons for doing this."

Lin Fan really didn't have a good way to explain.

I can't bring modern ideas here, right?

"If you're asking about having a clear conscience or losing face, I don't have any issues with that. Having a clear conscience doesn't make me feel ashamed, on the contrary, I think it's good."

"If I really have to give a reason..."

"Perhaps it can be described in nine words."

"Build high walls, store ample provisions, and slowly ascend to kingship~"

Great Elder: "???"

"What king do you want to become?"

She still felt it was inappropriate.

Lin Fan could only change his approach and said, "Then let's put it another way, Senior, and everyone else~"

He addressed everyone present, "What do you think are the benefits of promoting to a second-rank sect or a first-rank sect?"

"There are so many benefits~"

Everyone immediately started talking at once.

Hu Kunlun: "It will bring prestige!"

"After all, the development trajectory of Moon Embrace Sect has been a series of ups and downs... for over ten thousand years, it has been on the verge of falling from the top to the bottom."

"After the Sect Master took over, in just a few short years, he stopped the decline and even reversed the situation, promoting back to a second-rank sect~ This is a great thing for both the sect and the Sect Master!"

However, Lin Fan shrugged, "So, it's just about face, right?"

"Whether it's for me personally or for the entire Moon Embrace Sect, it's just about face?"

"It's not like that at all!" Su Xinghai and the other five elders were anxious and said, "After promoting to a second-rank sect, there will be many substantial benefits, such as accepting disciples."

"After becoming a second-rank sect, there will definitely be more disciples coming to pay respects."

"This includes the disciples from cultivation families and small forces, which can further enhance our Moon Embrace Sect's strength."

"That's right, Sect Master."

"Please reconsider, Sect Master."

"Sect Master, we five old fellows promised before that we would fully assist the Sect Master and not interfere with his ideas, but this matter... must be carefully considered."

But Lin Fan still shook his head.

"Recruiting more disciples is indeed a benefit, but if we don't promote, will there be fewer disciples coming to pay respects?"

"After the battle in Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty, we have already made a name for ourselves. From the situation on the day the mountain gate was opened two months ago, even some first-rank sects couldn't compare to us, right?"

"Can promoting to a second-rank sect still have any 'qualitative' improvement?"

This series of questions directly left the five elders dumbfounded.

They wanted to refute.

But after mumbling for a long time, they couldn't say a complete sentence.

"This..."

Zhu Rourong scratched his head and said, "It can enhance the sense of belonging and happiness among the disciples, right?"

"Being a second-rank sect sounds better than a third-rank sect when going out."

"That's true." Lin Fan didn't refute this statement but continued, "But face isn't given by others, it's earned by oneself."

"Say a thousand words, in the Immortal Martial Continent, strength is still revered, wherever you go, the law of the jungle prevails."

"If you really go out, strength is what matters, what's the use of a name?"

"Okay, okay." The Great Elder of the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land almost laughed, "In your mouth, a second-rank sect has no benefits at all?"

"Then you tell me, what are the benefits of staying as a third-rank sect?"

Everyone suddenly realized and looked at Lin Fan.

You described the benefits of a second-rank sect as non-existent, then tell us the benefits of a third-rank sect? Even Xiao Ling'er and Huo Yun'er stared at Lin Fan in confusion.

"If you want to talk about this, there really are some."

Lin Fan spread his hands, "Firstly, it's like a pig eating a tiger."

"People know that our Moon Embrace Sect is a third-rank sect, so they won't care much. But when our disciples go out, others will think it's a third-rank sect and won't pay much attention."

"But we can take advantage of this point and act like a pig to eat a tiger.

Everyone: "···"

"?!?"

Damn, this way of speaking... It does have some logic, but why is it so ‘vulgar’?

"Secondly, you mentioned the issue of ‘face’. In reality, what ‘face’ does a second-class sect have?"

"Uncle Huo, you have the most say in this matter. Fire Virtue Sect was once a top-tier second-class sect. As the Sect Master, how was your ‘face’ when you went out?"

"Um...·"

This statement almost made Fire Kunlun want to isolate himself. Although almost everyone greeted him with a smile when he went out, seemingly giving him a lot of ‘face’, in reality, it was just on the surface. To truly say how much ‘face’ there was, that would definitely be nonsense.

Wasn't discussing this topic just bullying someone?

Seeing him like this, Lin Fan spread his hands: "The answer is very obvious. If even Uncle Huo as the Sect Master is like this, how much more so for the disciples?"

"In my view, instead of pursuing that ethereal ‘face’, it’s better to focus on development. Having enough strength is the real ‘face’."

"When you go out, you mock me for being a third-class sect?"

"But when I display strength surpassing all of you, that contrast is the most satisfying~!"

Everyone: "···"

The logic seemed to be there.

But something felt off!

This was way too vulgar!

The Great Elder of the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land was so amused he laughed, saying, "You don’t mention the benefits of a second-class sect at all."

"There are indeed some substantial benefits, but there are also corresponding drawbacks, right?"

"While enjoying the convenience brought by the benefits, one must also pay the price and bear the responsibility."

"For instance, when there's an external invasion, I remember that a third-class sect can mind their own business, but a second-class sect must act under the command of the Holy Land?"

"···"

"While enjoying many benefits, one naturally has to make corresponding sacrifices!"

"I agree," Lin Fan raised his hand. "So, I want to give up these benefits."

"To avoid taking on responsibilities."

"Our Moon Embrace Sect only needs to develop quietly."

"Whatever reputation, those so-called benefits, and all the miscellaneous stuff, we can do without."

"What’s the difference between third-class, second-class, and first-class?"

"All the same!"

"No rush."

"Moreover, this is just an external definition~"

"Even if you want ‘face’, everyone might as well imagine."

"Imagine our third-class sect disciples walking around, pressing down first-class, even top-tier, and Holy Land disciples, that scene~~~"

Gradually~

The disciples' eyes lit up.

The elders also gradually came to their senses, their eyes shining.

Medicine Elder exclaimed, "Ling'er, your Master is really... unique."

"His ideas are always so unconventional, but I must admit, I'm convinced by his arguments."

"Seems like, according to his ‘vulgar development’, it’s not bad."

"Indeed," Xiao Ling Er mused, "After advancing, it will attract more attention, which isn't necessarily a good thing. It’s better to quietly develop in a secluded place."

The Great Elder of the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land: "···"

"Fine, fine, fine!"

"Turns out you're such a Sect Master."

"Truly excellent!"

She was genuinely convinced.

She really wanted to blurt out: "You damn old fox!"

Between the lines, it was clear that he wanted the benefits but didn't want to take responsibility or put in the effort.

Where in the world did such a good thing exist?

"Cough, just a humble opinion, humble opinion."

Lin Fan chuckled, "So... hope the seniors can give a small face?"

"!!!"

"Humph!"

The Great Elder coldly snorted, "Are you teaching me how to act?!"

Lin Fan was flustered.

He could only smile helplessly.

He truly didn't want to advance.

'Developing the sect' was so much better?

But he didn't expect the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land to actually send someone over, and from the looks of it, the Great Elder wasn't prepared to give him this face.

However, it wasn't a big problem.

Advancing, while not entirely unacceptable, had no benefits...

Just as Lin Fan was considering a shift in strategy, the Great Elder abruptly waved his sleeve, "This Elder has already investigated. The Moon Embrace Sect is a mess inside, fundamentally not meeting the conditions for advancing to a second-class sect."

"Advancement failed!"

"The sect rank remains at third Class."

"If you want to advance, you need to make significant reforms!"

"Hmph!"

Saying this, the Great Elder rose into the air and vanished instantly at the horizon.

Lin Fan: "···"

"Heh?!"

He came to his senses.

Then, he chuckled to himself, "This Great elder is also a ‘cute’ person."

"But, at his age, using ‘cute’ to describe him feels a bit off."

"Cough."

"Are you teaching me how to act~?"

"Unfortunately, it didn’t come from my mouth." He secretly grumbled, "Otherwise, I would at least get a ‘subordinate gold card’ to let me have some fun, right?"

That afternoon.

News spread from the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land.

(End of Chapter)

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