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Chapter 260: The List! I Have a Plan~ Bright Moon Sect, You're Up! (Part 2)
Chapter 260: The List! I Have a Plan~ Bright Moon Sect, You're Up! (Part 2)
Seventy percent... is our White-Black Academy's share!
"Lord Lin!"
He frowned, "You should understand the magnitude of this business. As long as the Moon Embrace Sect can complete it, the profits will be enormous!"
"I understand."
Lin Fan expressed that he was well aware, "But currently, the Moon Embrace Sect doesn't seem to lack resources or funds."
"We have our own business, and it's quite prosperous."
Old Six: "..."
Damn!
That's true!
The Moon Embrace Sect's pill and artifact business was booming.
They didn't need to worry about cultivation resources at all, and life was comfortable.
But something felt off!
This was supposed to be my act of 'generosity', but it suddenly feels like you don't want it, and I'm begging you to take it? Madness!
Such a good business, and others would beg for it, yet you don't want it? But he had to admit that Lin Fan wasn't lying.
For the Moon Embrace Sect, this business was indeed good, but it wasn't something they would 'drool over' or 'absolutely must have'.
It could only be considered an added bonus.
But if the cost was too high and the benefits weren't enough, they could easily give it up.
This realization hurt Old Six.
Damn!
I thought the Moon Embrace Sect was just a filler, nothing special, and I wasn't too happy about it.
So that's why I came to visit the Great Harmony Palace and take a look around, to pique some interest.
And you're playing this game with me?
"..."
"So what does Lord Lin want?"
Fan Jianqiang, who had been standing by silently, muttered, "My master probably wants to know how it's only seventy percent."
"What?!"
Here he comes again.
Old Six frowned, "It's thirty percent!"
"Thirty percent?"
Lin Fan was surprised, "What do you mean?"
Fan Jianqiang blinked, "Didn't you understand, Master?"
"We can only take thirty percent because the other seventy percent belongs to them!"
"Thirty percent?" Lin Fan glared, "Are we supposed to beg for alms then?"
Fan Jianqiang hesitated, "In front of the Sacred Land, and in cooperation with them, we... might as well be begging for alms?"
Old Six: "..."
Damn it, you're the real Old Six!
You two are taking turns to provoke me!
Before he could speak, Lin Fan continued, "That won't do. The fortune teller said I'm more stubborn than a donkey, and my knees are bad, so I can't kneel."
"That won't do, that won't do."
"..."
That's enough!
Do you really think I want to choose you?
If it weren't for the Marquis's orders, I wouldn't even give you a second glance.
Old Six was speechless, "What does Lord Lin mean then?"
"I want to stand and earn the money." Lin Fan smiled, "We can fight to the death, spare no effort, and pay any price. But for cultivators, going against the heavens and striving is all about maintaining our dignity."
"We can shed blood, but we won't kneel."
"So..."
"Seventy-thirty then."
Old Six twitched his lips, "Fifty-fifty!"
"That won't work, it's still kneeling, isn't it?"
"Moreover, Senior, you should also consider the details, right?"
"What details?"
"Efficiency!"
"You know about the Fire Virtue Peak of the Moon Embrace Sect. Isn't it easy for them to refine the tokens?"
"Our efficiency can definitely keep up. In the shortest time, they can help most of the cultivators in the Southwestern Domain enter the Ethereal Realm. In other words, they can quickly recover funds and start profiting in the shortest time."
"Time is money!"
"Time is life!"
"Time is above all!"
"That won't work."
"Seventy-thirty? There's no such precedent!"
"Precedents are created by people! Why can't you be the one to create this precedent?"
Fucking pioneers!
If I 'create' it, won't I be laughed at when I go back?
"Sixty-forty at most!"
"Otherwise, no deal!"
"You want the Beast Control Sect, right? With our relationship with Old Pig and that Elder still lingering around... under such circumstances, they shouldn't refuse, and it will further strengthen our relationship."
"Brilliant!"
Fan Jianqiang's eyes shone brightly as he nodded repeatedly. "The Spirit Sword Sect can indeed be considered our own people."
"As for the Beast Control Sect, I imagine the Master must have had some devious plans from the start, right?"
"What do you mean by devious plans? Can you speak properly? This is called having a plan~" Lin Fan corrected.
He then added, "Moreover, I believe there's another force that's worth a try."
"Which one?"
Lin Fan smiled but didn't answer.
Seeing this, Fan Jianqiang couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. "The... Bright Moon Sect?!"
"Smart!"
"Really?" Fan Jianqiang's mouth twitched. "But this... wouldn't it be considered aiding the enemy?"
"It depends on the perspective."
"First, what we're doing is spreading the risk, right? So, strictly speaking, if we really do this, it will bring trouble to the Moon Embrace Sect. When they have trouble, the chances of them coming after us will decrease, giving us more time to develop and be safer, right?"
"Absolutely no problem!"
"Second, we need to find people to work for us, right? Turning our enemies into workers, we transform into 'capitalists' and exploit them... Let the enemies take the risks and work hard to earn money for us, while we enjoy ourselves and do other things. Tell me, would this be considered aiding the enemy?"
Fan Jianqiang shook his head hurriedly. "I don't think so. It's more like us holding a whip in one hand and fine wine in the other, lying in bed and watching black slaves pick cotton. If anyone dares to slack off, we give them two lashes..."
"How... can this be called aiding the enemy?!"
Fan Jianqiang finally understood.
Brilliant!
It's simply too brilliant.
What is aiding the enemy?
Capitalists buying black slaves to pick cotton, giving them wages, and feeding them, is this called aiding the enemy?!
Moreover, by freeing our hands, we can focus on more important matters and slow down the Bright Moon Sect's plans, delaying their actions!
With the delay, we will have ample time to develop.
And with all the protagonist templates in our house, as long as we have some time, would we be afraid of the Bright Moon Sect?
It should be the Bright Moon Sect who are afraid of us!
What aiding the enemy or not, this small amount of money is simply worth it!
What... kind of mind is this to think to such an extent?!
Fan Jianqiang was completely stunned, his gaze towards Lin Fan filled with complexity and fear.
"Pretty much."
Lin Fan smiled. "But it's not that easy."
"The Bright Moon Sect and Ji HaoYue are not fools. As enemies, if I bluntly ask him to 'earn money,' he definitely won't come, and he might even suspect a trap, or even see through my plan. It's not impossible."
"You're right." Fan Jianqiang frowned.
This is true. As enemies, although we've cooperated once, we will definitely be on guard.
Such a good thing?
Or are you, this mortal enemy, telling me? Do you think I'll believe it?"
"What should we do then?"
"It's not that complicated."
"Go the opposite way."
Fan Jianqiang: "..., Huh?"
So, you had everything planned out already?
Asking me is purely to tease me, right?"
Fan Jianqiang was furious!
What he didn't know was that Lin Fan wasn't that incredible.
The reason for his confidence was still due to a coincidence.
Who would have thought the Bright Moon Sect would invite my alter ego back as the 'Second Elder'?
With my alter ego as a high-level mole, many impossible things can become possible~!
...
The White-Black Academy moved quickly.
They only wasted a bit of time with the Moon Embrace Sect.
Every other force, upon learning of such a 'good thing,' was almost excited to the point of jumping up, without the slightest hesitation, even to the extent of crying out and begging to take on this task.
Therefore, once Lin Fan had also settled the matter, the White-Black Academy immediately announced it to the world.
Upon hearing the news,
Various thoughts sprang up in the minds of the large and small forces across the Immortal Martial Continent.
In the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land.
Several elders met with the Saint Mother Gu Xinglian and expressed their dissatisfaction.
"Saint Mother, the White-Black Academy's move is clearly treating us, the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land, and other sacred lands like monkeys!"
"Yes, Saint Mother, I believe we should retaliate."
"We cannot remain indifferent!"
"This is a test and a mockery. If we do nothing, we fear that..."
The Saint Mother, however, gently waved her hand, a hint of calm in her voice. "I understand what you're saying, but there's no need to be so hasty."
"The White-Black Academy is merely dissatisfied with our previous stance, so they played an open strategy."
"By giving up part of their benefits, they aim to cause internal strife within the domains, while they sit back and collect the money easily."
"I know you are dissatisfied, but where have they gone wrong?"
Gu Xinglian's sudden counter-question left everyone staring at each other.
"Where have they gone wrong? This..."
"Ha ha, aren't they perfectly following the requirements of us and the other sacred lands? They haven't kept the benefits to themselves, not even letting the Northeast Domain monopolize the benefits, but instead distributed the benefits to the 'localities.'"
"Take action? On what grounds?"
"Or should the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land be the pioneering bird?"
"Ah, this..."
A series of counter-questions left the elders speechless.
"Therefore, there's no need to worry about it."
Gu Xinglian waved her hand. "As for the so-called internal strife, what does it have to do with the major sacred lands?"
"But Xiao Longnv is still in the Moon Embrace Sect, we are worried..."
"No need to worry. Dismissed."
Gu Xinglian didn't wish to say more.
The elders, though frustrated, could only withdraw.
"The old man from the White-Black Academy actually chose the Moon Embrace Sect."
"Interesting."
Gu Xinglian murmured to herself. "Is it just to annoy me?"
"It's that old fellow again. What special discovery did he make?"
"..."
...
The various powers in the Southwestern Domain were all quite dissatisfied!
Especially the Five Elements Palace, Great Harmony Palace, and other forces with 'strength' who collaborated with White-Black Academy, believing themselves to be stronger than Moon Embracing Sect, were even more so.
In their view, this was not merely a money-making opportunity but also meant connecting with the White-Black Academy.
Although it was not a Holy Land in the Southwestern Domain, as long as it was a Holy Land and could communicate with the people in the Holy Land, it would be a huge advantage.
They should strive to seize this opportunity!
However, for some unknown reason, Moon Embracing Sect was chosen.
Looking at the White-Black Academy's cooperation partners in the other six domains and one state, none of them were not top-notch among the first-rate sects.
Even if they were not the best of the first-rate, they were bound to be among the 'upper stream' of the first-rate.
Only Moon Embracing Sect, which was even publicly acknowledged as 'third-rate', was an exception.
This naturally made them even more dissatisfied.
Many suspected that there was a private deal between Moon Embracing Sect and someone from the White-Black Academy.
At the same time, they prepared to stir up trouble...
But just as they were planning to cause trouble, even before they were fully prepared, Moon Embracing Sect suddenly made a public announcement.
"Our sect is lacking in knowledge and strength. Regarding the cooperation with White-Black Academy to set up the Ethereal God Realm, we have the will but lack the strength. Therefore, we publicly announce to the world that we are seeking powerful partners to achieve great things together!"
"We sincerely invite those with the heart and strength to come to Moon Embracing Sect for discussions in three days."
"Moon Embracing Sect awaits your arrival."
Once this news spread, the Five Elements Palace, Great Harmony Palace, and other forces that were preparing to stir up trouble were taken aback.
"..."
"Let's give Moon Embracing Sect some credit for this."
They had already indicated their 'inadequacy' and willingness to 'cooperate', so why cause trouble? Moreover...
It was highly likely that they had a private deal with someone from the White-Black Academy, causing trouble might not necessarily make them the ultimate winner.
In that case, it would be better to be 'amicable'. As long as they could cooperate and obtain benefits, it wouldn't matter!
With this in mind, they immediately arranged the relevant matters and prepared to go to Moon Embracing Sect.
At the same time, Lin Fan was not idle.
He personally contacted Spirit Sword Sect, Beast Control Sect, Five Elements Palace, Great Harmony Palace, and other popular and powerful first-rate sects in the Southwestern Domain, inviting them to discuss cooperation matters.
Furthermore, he made this matter public, spreading it far and wide, ensuring everyone knew about it.
With this move...
Bright Moon Sect could no longer sit still.
...
"How dare they!"
"What was the White-Black Academy thinking, choosing Moon Embracing Sect?"
"Isn't our Bright Moon Sect ten times better than Moon Embracing Sect?"
In the Bright Moon Palace, the Second Elder was spitting fire, almost unable to hold back his rage.
It was only out of respect for the Holy Land's power that he didn't curse their ancestors.
The other elders also chimed in, expressing their dissatisfaction.
"Indeed, it's too much!"
"Even if they didn't choose our Bright Moon Sect, there are still many suitable candidates. Why did they choose Moon Embracing Sect? This doesn't make sense at all!"
"What's good about Moon Embracing Sect?"
"With their small territory and limited strength, can they complete the White-Black Academy's tasks? Can they withstand external pressure? I don't believe it!"
Ji HaoYue's eyebrows furrowed, and he said, "Don't let hatred and anger cloud your judgment and make you lose your rationality."
"Although Moon Embracing Sect is not our sect, it's not as bad as you imagine."
The Second Elder was displeased, "Why is our Sect Master belittling himself and diminishing our prestige?"
"Our Sect Master is stating facts!"
Ji HaoYue spoke in a deep voice, "During the previous trip to the Hundred Battles Wasteland, I met Xiao Ling Er, and her strength is not something I would underestimate. Among you, there aren't many who can defeat her!"
"Moreover, Moon Embracing Sect is not just about Xiao Ling Er."
"They are at least one generation younger than us, if not several generations. How dare you look down on them?"
"But in this matter, it's not just about strength. Isn't it true that Moon Embracing Sect might not be as bad as we think in other aspects? For example, with the help of Fire Virtue Peak, if they can refine the tokens needed to enter the Ethereal God Realm, they might even surpass our sect in the way of artifact refinement."
Upon hearing this, the Second Elder fell silent.
This was indeed a fact.
But... they still felt dissatisfied.
"Moreover, Lin Fan is a clever person. Knowing that eating alone would make him a target, he intends to join forces with other powerful sects to share this lucrative opportunity."
"Without our sect, it's not that simple!"
"This matter is indeed troublesome." Lu Ming spoke up at the right moment, "Our two sects have had a long-standing rivalry, and with such a good opportunity, Moon Embracing Sect will naturally exclude us and try their best to keep us out."
"Once Moon Embracing Sect reaches further cooperation with sects like Spirit Sword Sect and Beast Control Sect, they will likely achieve even greater collaboration. At that time, if our Bright Moon Sect wants to make a move on Moon Embracing Sect, it won't be that easy."
"Other sects will not stand idly by!"
"They might even join forces against our Bright Moon Sect."
"This matter..."
"It's extremely unfavorable!"
Lu Ming's words made everyone's faces change.
They weren't fools; they could tell that Lu Ming wasn't exaggerating but was speaking of a highly likely scenario!
This...
Things were not looking good!
They were all anxious.
They turned to Ji HaoYue, "Sect Master, regarding this matter, our Bright Moon Sect must not ignore it. We must take action; otherwise, Moon Embracing Sect will surely take advantage of the situation later!"
"Yes, Sect Master."
"Sect Master, please speak."
Ji HaoYue: "..."
If I knew, I would have said so long ago.
He frowned slightly and then looked at Lu Ming, "What are your thoughts, Elder Lu?"
(End of Chapter)
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