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Chapter 38: Why Use Your Real Name When You're Out and About?
Chapter 38: Why Use Your Real Name When You're Out and About?
"The spiritual mountain ahead is our Moonseizing Sect."
As they approached the Moonseizing Sect, Wu Xingyun finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he remained vigilant.
The final stretch was often the most dangerous! Fortunately, there were no further surprises.
Wu Xingyun had intended to fly directly to the mountain peak with Lin Fan and Fan Jianqiang, but Fan Jianqiang quickly stopped him. "Second Elder, wait!"
"Why?"
Wu Xingyun was puzzled but slowed down nonetheless.
"Well, Second Elder, you know that I have some knowledge of divination techniques. As for predictive divination and feng shui, I have a basic understanding."
"If the Sect Master and Second Elder don't mind, why not let me take a look at the feng shui of the Moonseizing Sect and its surroundings?"
Here it comes, the beginning!
At least for the time being, this was the 'nest' of the Survival Stream. How could he not be 'prudent' and not take some measures to ensure his safety? If he was 'prudent', the sect's safety would surely skyrocket!
I wanted to give a big smile, but upon further thought...
No, I have to pretend!
What if I scare the Survival Stream?
I have to act like I don't know anything...
Hmm, that's what I'll do.
So, he pretended to ponder and continued, "You're thoughtful. Since that's the case, Second Elder, please take us around."
"Yes, Sect Master."
The Second Elder naturally had nothing to say.
Although she felt she should be cautious of Fan Jianqiang, she listened to Lin Fan. Moreover, the request was not unreasonable, so there was no reason to refuse.
After a while, they finished the tour.
Wu Xingyun asked, "How's the feng shui?"
However, she didn't really care much about it.
So-called feng shui, yin-yang dwellings, and the like were mostly believed by ordinary people.
As cultivators, they went against the heavens, against the current, and fought against the heavens, the earth, others, and themselves!
The main focus was on changing one's fate against the heavens.
Especially when one had just started cultivating, if they didn't shout a few times about 'my fate is in my hands, not the heavens', they wouldn't dare to call themselves cultivators.
If they were already 'going against the heavens', why would they care about feng shui?
"There's not really a big problem."
"But there are some minor flaws."
Fan Jianqiang nodded, calculating with his fingers, looking like a true charlatan, "If the Sect Master and Second Elder don't mind, why not leave this matter to me?"
"I will do my best to resolve these minor flaws."
Wu Xingyun looked at Lin Fan.
The latter smiled slightly, "You're thoughtful. Since that's the case, I'll leave it to you."
He didn't reveal anything, as if he had no idea who Fan Jianqiang was or what he was up to.
"Since we're done here, let's return to the sect. Fan Jianqiang, you should also pay respects to the Founding Ancestor and formally join the sect."
At this moment, Lin Fan's heart was filled with anticipation.
Survival Stream!
He wondered about Fan Jianqiang's true talent and cultivation level.
Could it be the Essence Condensation Realm, First Stage?
Pah! I wouldn't believe it even if I was beaten to death.
"I wonder, if I simultaneously share Fan Jianqiang and Xiao Ling'er's talents and cultivation, how much will my cultivation speed and realm soar?"
......
Everything was prepared.
Xiao Ling'er had also arrived.
The seven lucky charms were naturally present, except for the First Elder, who was still in seclusion and couldn't appear at this time.
Fan Jianqiang respectfully knelt before the Founding Ancestor's statue, holding incense and speaking solemnly, "Founding Ancestor, I, Fan Jianqiang, am fortunate to be recognized by the Sect Master and accepted into the Moonseizing Sect. Please..."
"Wait!"
At this moment, Lin Fan suddenly interrupted, causing everyone to look at him in confusion.
"You..."
Lin Fan's expression was strange, "Are you sure you're using your real name?"
Everyone was taken aback and even more puzzled.
Wu Xingyun looked at Lin Fan, her mind filled with questions.
They had been together since they met, so how could she not know if Fan Jianqiang had other names?
Facing the crowd's puzzled gazes, Lin Fan didn't bother explaining and simply stared at Fan Jianqiang with an 'innocent' look.
Fan Jianqiang chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. "Ahahaha, sorry, it's just a habit. I'm so used to it. Thank you, Sect Master, for the reminder. Actually, my real name is Fan Jian."
"But I've never revealed this name to anyone, so... I was momentarily careless, momentarily careless."
"Why is that?"
Li Changshou was taken aback. "Using a fake name instead of your real one?"
"Elder, you're mistaken!"
"How dangerous is the Immortal Martial Continent?" But Fan Jian, or rather, Fan Jianqiang, shook his head repeatedly, indicating that what the speaker said was wrong. "How can cultivators use their real names?"
"Why not?" Li Changshou was even more surprised.
"We cultivators, who among us doesn't have enemies? And who knows what kind of methods our enemies possess?"
When it came to this topic, Fan Jianqiang became especially excited, his saliva flying and his words flowing without end.
"Even if they all know, that was before! Who can know what methods our enemies will learn after this, or what opportunities they will have?"
"They definitely won't know!"
"What if he learns an extremely powerful curse technique, and my real name is exposed? Wouldn't I be cursed? This curse technique is mysterious and has a high upper limit; it's something we must guard against!"
"When I'm out, everyone I meet knows me by my fake name, and even I believe it myself! Naturally, no one knows my real name. This way, even if the enemy is powerful and the curse technique is mysterious, they can't harm me in the slightest!"
"Similarly, they can't deduce any clues about me through predictive divination or fortune-telling techniques."
"Using a fake name is the key to longevity!"
"Oh, and Elder, you use 'Changshou' as your name, and you don't even know this?"
By the end, Fan Jianqiang was the one who seemed surprised.
You're called 'Changshou' and don't even understand this? How can you be so reckless and expect to live long?
Li Changshou was stunned.
How did this end up being about me?
"Ahem, this... Of course, I know. But we cultivators should hold reverence in our hearts and act fearlessly. If you're so afraid and cautious all the time, you'll lose your momentum."
"Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat. Losing momentum is detrimental to cultivation!" Li Changshou spoke with a heavy heart.
"Elder, you're mistaken. We cultivators seek longevity, freedom, and immortality! As long as we can live long, being cautious is only natural."
"Haven't you heard the saying? Even a genius, no matter how talented, is just a genius before they grow..."
"Oh, and elders, please don't mention my real name to anyone. From now on, you can call me Fan Jianqiang."
After a lecture, he ended with a solemn reminder, directly causing Li Changshou to feel embarrassed.
The other three elders also had peculiar expressions, staring at Fan Jianqiang, wanting to speak but stopping themselves.
Xiao Ling'er wanted to laugh, finding this person interesting, but she was also puzzled. "Teacher, won't this affect his cultivation?"
Liang Danxia said, "Cultivation is a personal journey. Some like to advance boldly, while others prefer a low-key approach. Some have a solitary nature and need the 'belief in invincibility' to pave their path. A single defeat can cause their Dao heart to collapse, leading to a long period of stagnation. But there are also those who never give up, fighting on despite repeated failures, and singing triumphantly all the way..."
"Everyone has their own way of cultivating. With such a mindset, perhaps many people would fear death and lose their momentum, but for him, it's not the case. He genuinely believes in his own words."
"If so, it won't affect him."
"I see." Xiao Ling'er indicated that she had learned something.
But then they heard Liang Danxia continue, "But I must mention that this is the first time I've seen such a greedy-for-life-and-afraid-of-death cultivator."
Xiao Ling'er: "..."
Thank you, Da Mo Qing Qiu, for your reward, and thank you, readers, for your support. It's an honor.
(End of Chapter)
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