The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 310: Shifting Hatred? Manipulating the Moonlight Lineage! (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 310: Shifting Hatred? Manipulating the Moonlight Lineage! (Part 2)

Chapter 310: Shifting Hatred? Manipulating the Moonlight Lineage! (Part 2)

With the vow in place, we also can't do anything outrageous."

"Sigh."

After a long sigh, Lu Ming spoke, "Instead of brooding and feeling miserable, instead of being torn and conflicted while also having to do this and that for the main sect..."

"My opinion is to try to accept it."

"Try to continue cultivating and living with a new identity."

"At least this way, you won't feel as miserable and conflicted."

"After all..."

"There's no other way, isn't that right?"

The Supreme Elder has now become Lu Ming's loyal supporter. Hearing this, he immediately nodded, "Indeed, the General Overseer's words are right! Instead of being troubled, it's better to let go of the past and embrace the future."

"Although it may seem heartless, we have no choice."

"If we continue to trouble ourselves, we might even give birth to inner demons. It's not worth it!"

Gu Qingyun sighed, "That's not without reason."

The elders nodded in agreement.

In truth...

They all understood what was being implied.

The logic was clear to everyone.

But whether they could put it into practice was another matter.

At this point, there was no choice but to gradually adapt.

If they couldn't adapt...

They would have to force themselves to.

"As long as you all understand, that's fine."

Lu Ming spoke up, "Besides, there are a few more matters."

"Firstly, there's an insider among us. I believe no one would doubt this, right?"

When he mentioned the insider, everyone's expressions became subtly intricate.

Many gazes fell upon the Supreme Elder, then slowly shifted away.

The Supreme Elder felt a chill down his spine.

This made him even more confused.

What the hell was going on?

Why are you all staring at me like that?

Have I done something to offend you all?

Or...

Do you all think I'm the insider?

The Supreme Elder suddenly realized.

When they mentioned the watermelon rind, everyone looked at him, and their subtle expressions clearly implied that he was the insider.

This was simply outrageous!

I, the Supreme Elder, have dedicated my life to the Moonlight Sect and the Moonlight Branch. How dare you suspect me of being the insider?

Damn it! The Supreme Elder stood up, about to speak, but Lu Ming continued, "However, it's all in the past."

"The past is the past, and now is now."

The Supreme Elder was stunned.

Lu Ming went on, "In the past, it was the Moonlight Sect, and we were all our own people. Therefore, we didn't establish vows, but now, we are all members of the Moon Holding Sect and the Moonlight Branch, and we have all taken vows. Even if someone wanted to be the insider, there's no chance, right?"

"So..."

"Considering the insider hasn't caused any major harm or irreversible damage, and considering the contributions you all have made to the Moonlight Sect, I can choose not to pursue this matter."

"I won't even investigate who it is, nor will I punish them."

"But from now on, there can be no more of this."

"..."

The Second Elder glared at the Supreme Elder, then said, "The General Overseer is wise!"

Gu Qingyun sighed inwardly, "The General Overseer is indeed magnanimous."

The other elders also quickly expressed their support, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that they were all insiders, but rather, they were all afraid.

Afraid that the person they lived and worked with every day, or even the person by their side, was the insider.

After all, they had been together for thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years.

If Lu Ming were to pursue this to the end, they might have to fight to the death with their old brothers. This wasn't good news.

Putting aside the past...

It was like a new emperor granting amnesty to the entire realm. In a sense, there was nothing wrong with that.

Unless the Moonlight Branch had suffered irreversible losses, in which case... they would have to find and kill the insider without hesitation.

"What?"

The Supreme Elder's body went numb.

What the hell was going on?

Damn it! I'm being 'pardoned' like this?

But I'm not the insider!

If I don't clarify this, I'll bear the reputation of the insider until I die?

I might even be pointed at and scolded for it after I'm gone?

This is simply outrageous!

I must prove myself.

I must clarify this.

He opened his mouth and said, "General Overseer, elders, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

"That's right, that's right, it has nothing to do with you." The Second Elder chuckled.

The other elders also nodded, "That's right, it has nothing to do with you."

"We didn't say it had anything to do with you, did we?"

"Supreme Elder, you're overthinking this. You're the Supreme Elder; how could you possibly be the insider? Moreover, we've all seen your dedication to the sect over the years."

"Absolutely, absolutely!"

"Supreme Elder, don't worry. Even if I were the insider, it wouldn't be you, right?"

"That's right, that's right, General Overseer. Let's discuss another matter."

"Yes, General Overseer."

The Supreme Elder: [○｀Д○]!!!

What the hell?

This...

You all speak so sweetly, but your subtle expressions and the way you talk tell me you're saying the opposite.

Damn you!

You're damn well damning me!

The Supreme Elder glared at Lu Ming.

The Second Elder couldn't bear to watch and scolded, "What are you staring at, Supreme Elder?"

"How can you not be dissatisfied with the General Overseer's arrangement?"

"I'm not, I'm not, you're slandering me!"

"Then isn't that the end of it?"

"Sit down!"

The Second Elder shouted.

In the end, perhaps the First Elder would be somewhat dissatisfied.

But how could I give you a chance to explain?

Lu Ming immediately changed the topic, "What the Sect Master said yesterday, everyone heard it with their own ears."

"Now that we are a branch of the Moonlight Sect, in a sense, there's not much difference from before, so we don't need to worry about all that."

"But there's one thing."

"Now that we are a branch of the Moonlight Sect, we should naturally get a share of the benefits."

"Therefore, I intend to ask the Sect Master for benefits and a monthly allowance."

"Especially for Alchemy Pills!"

"With the Pill Tower, how could they neglect us? We must get them as soon as possible, preferably starting from next month, so that everyone gets an extra portion!"

"What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, the crowd's eyes lit up.

What else is there to consider? This is simply too good, right?!

"Absolutely!"

"General Overseer, this is indeed the right decision!"

"It should be this way!"

"Not to mention anything else, if we can quickly obtain the Alchemy Pills from the Pill Tower, I feel that ruling over the Moonlight Sect won't seem so unacceptable!"

"That's reasonable!"

"Actually, we all feel a bit uncomfortable, but if we can get the pills, it's like getting a good deal."

"Before this, apart from being saved, almost everything has been a disadvantage. But if there's a benefit, then, well, it's a good thing, right?"

"Then... General Overseer, please!"

Everyone felt that this proposal was excellent.

Getting benefits, the sooner the better, after all, the monthly allowance is distributed monthly, and getting it a day earlier means an extra portion.

But...

The Second Elder furrowed her brows, "This is a good idea, but don't forget that we've just joined the Moonlight Sect."

"We want benefits right after joining, and there are nearly a hundred times more people in the main lineage, right?"

"Such a large amount of resources..."

"I'm afraid the Sect Master and the main lineage won't agree."

"I'm afraid the General Overseer will face questioning, ridicule, and even insults."

"This..."

The crowd was taken aback.

They awkwardly opened their mouths, but for a moment, they couldn't find the right words.

This statement, there's nothing wrong with it.

Letting Lu Ming go, isn't this just giving him a chance to do so?

Who would dare to say such a thing?!

But Lu Ming smiled, "No problem."

"Don't you remember what I said? For the sake of the Sect, I'm willing to give everything."

"Even though we are now a branch of the Moonlight Sect, these words still hold true. For the sake of our Moonlight Sect, I'm willing to give everything!"

"What's there to fear from being questioned, insulted, or mocked?"

"As long as we can quickly get the Alchemy Pills, allowing the disciples and elders of our branch to enhance their strength faster, nothing is more important than this!"

"This matter, it's decided!"

"No more talk!"

At this moment, the crowd's eyes welled up with tears.

Lu Ming waved his hand, "It's decided!"

"I'll go now!"

"Everyone, take care of the various affairs of our Moonlight Sect, and absolutely do not let any problems occur."

"Also, take care of the disciples' emotions, and don't let them feel too concerned about this matter. Moreover..."

"We should also work on improving the image of the Moonlight Sect."

"After all, we want the Alchemy Pills, even if it's just for show."

"I'll return as soon as possible."

"During this time, everything in the Sect is left to you elders."

"There's one more thing..."

"As for the enmity with the Blazing Sun Divine Palace, the Star Sea Alliance, and the Shadow Demon Palace, don't rush it."

"There will be an opportunity!"

Lu Ming's expression turned stern, "After this matter, Elder, I'll bring some people to capture that bastard Tang Wu and bring him back!"

"This matter... we'll discuss it later."

"Sect Master, I'll take some people with me to..."

Seeing the First Elder's clenched teeth, Lu Ming secretly mocked in his heart.

That bastard Tang Wu...

Although he's a protagonist template, he's still a protagonist.

When the time comes...

It's a question of whether you can defeat him or not!

...

Half a shichen later, Lu Ming set off.

Accompanying him was Wen Ruyan.

Actually...

Negotiating with herself and acting out a scene was something she didn't need to think much about.

But bringing someone along and putting on a show could increase credibility!

After returning, she could boast about it and even gain some reputation, why not?

Afterwards...

Lu Ming, in his identity as the General Overseer of the Moonlight Sect, arrived at the Moon Holding Sect.

As a Dao Tong, Wen Ruyan was busy attending to various matters.

But...

When she saw the brightly lit and festive main lineage, she couldn't help but fall silent.

Even though she had prepared herself mentally, when she came to the Moon Holding Sect for the second time... which should now be called the main lineage.

Seeing the joyous main lineage, she remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, she felt a sense of human joy and sorrow being different.

She even felt a sense of unease, as if their smiles were built upon her own suffering.

It was very uncomfortable.

But...

This was the reality.

He had no choice but to accept it.

Soon after, he witnessed Lu Ming advocating for the benefits of the Moonlight Lineage and arguing with Lin Fan. He endured ridicule, skepticism, and even insults.

But Lu Ming persisted!

He stubbornly stayed in the main lineage, refusing to leave without the alchemy pills.

Half a month passed...

In the end, the Sect Master, worn down by the constant pestering, finally relented and gave the first batch of alchemy pills to Lu Ming.

That was...

A month's worth of monthly allowance!

Furthermore, the Sect Master promised that the monthly allowance would not be interrupted in the future, causing Wen Ruyan to feel heartbroken for Lu Ming, who had endured so much for half a month, before finally showing a smile.

"General Overseer."

Wen Ruyan's heart ached so much that it was about to melt.

In her opinion, Lu Ming didn't have to endure all of this.

If he were alone and didn't care about the Moonlight Lineage, he could have lived much more comfortably and freely than anyone else.

But he didn't!

For the sake of the Moonlight Lineage, he had forsaken personal honor and everything else, solely striving for the future of the Moonlight Lineage...

The Moonlight Lineage owed them too much!!!

...

That day, Lu Ming and Wen Ruyan returned.

When a large quantity of alchemy pills was distributed, and everyone from the Supreme Elder down to the menial disciples received their share...

The entire Moonlight Lineage, from top to bottom, suddenly had their chaotic emotions disappear.

Of course, they didn't completely vanish.

But...

At the very least, not a trace of it could be seen on the surface.

What could be seen was an atmosphere of joy and delight.

Because...

They were given too much!!!

Two seventh-rank cultivation-type alchemy pills for the menial disciples.

Four for the outer sect disciples!

Six for the inner sect disciples.

Direct disciples...

Nine!!!

Elders...

Ten!!!

Moreover, the quantity wasn't even the key point. The crucial aspect was that they were all seventh-rank and above alchemy pills! The direct disciples and elders even had eighth and ninth-rank pills! With such high quality and almost enough to eat to their heart's content.

Who could possibly complain about this?

When the alchemy pills were in their hands, and they opened the jade bottles to see the exact pills they had received...

All the chaotic emotions vanished.

Only two words remained: Holy shit!

"Is this the usual treatment for the main lineage?"

Whether they were elders or disciples, at this moment, their eyes turned red.

Damn.

If they had always received such treatment, why would they worry about not being able to soar?

Even us old folks might have a chance to take one more step forward, right?

"No, that's not it."

Facing the crowd's inquiries, Wen Ruyan slowly shook his head.

One elder heaved a sigh of relief and smiled, "You scared me. I was just thinking about it."

"If the main lineage usually receives this kind of treatment, how can we bear it?"

"I guess this is because the General Overseer worked hard and fought for it with all his might?"

"You've worked hard!"

Wen Ruyan's lips trembled slightly, then he said, "Elder Lu has indeed sacrificed too much on this trip."

"The grievances he endured, I can't even describe them. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry."

"But..."

"But what?"

"I don't mean that the main lineage's usual treatment is worse than what we have now."

"???"

The elders were all stunned.

"Then?"

"Their usual treatment is better than what we have now."

The crowd: "???"

Everyone was dumbfounded.

"You... are you serious?"

"Mhm."

Wen Ruyan smiled bitterly, "The monthly allowance for menial, inner and outer sect, and core disciples is one more pill than us, and of slightly better quality. As for direct disciples and elders..."

"As long as it's confirmed that they are consuming it and not wasting it, there's no limit to the supply."

"We can eat until we're full?"

The elders: "???"

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

What the hell?

Just a second ago, we thought we were about to soar, and with such good treatment, we could be awesome beyond belief.

But now you're telling us that our treatment is nothing special?

Just a second ago, we thought it was amazing.

But...

We barely enjoyed it for a few seconds before you fed us shit, right?

Still amazing?

Bullshit! It's not amazing at all now, right?!

So uncomfortable!

So, so uncomfortable!

We all feel like crying!

"It's not..."

Gu Qingyun couldn't help but complain, "As elders of the Moon Holding Sect, why is there such a huge difference in treatment?"

"Actually... it's not that bad."

Lu Ming sighed, "Generally speaking, eating ten pills a month is already the limit, and geniuses might be able to 'digest' a dozen or so, but the difference isn't that big."

"That's true, but... as elders of the Moon Holding Sect, this is unfair!"

It's not the lack of resources that's the problem, but the inequality.

Who could be happy about this?

"There's no other way. I've done my best to fight for it."

Lu Ming sighed, "The main lineage, or rather, the Sect Master's intention is that we from the Moonlight Lineage have just joined and have no sense of belonging, no achievements, and no contributions. Giving us the monthly allowance is already a face-saving gesture..."

"Reducing it by just one is already giving us enough face."

"If you want more, you have to make contributions, prove your value, and have a sense of belonging."

"This... isn't hard to understand."

"What do you all think?"

"It's indeed not hard to understand." The crowd smiled bitterly.

Everyone understood.

But...

They still wanted more!

At this moment...

They suddenly felt that perhaps they should indeed have a sense of belonging towards the Moon Holding Sect. Since it was already a done deal, they couldn't change anything.

Having a sense of belonging would bring better welfare, right?

Oh, and they should make some achievements and contributions!

(End of Chapter)

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