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Chapter 398: Undercover Reporter Lin Dong Visits the Moon Holding Sect, Utterly Confused! (Part 2)
Chapter 398: Undercover Reporter Lin Dong Visits the Moon Holding Sect, Utterly Confused! (Part 2)
.. Sigh, let's not talk about it!"
Lin Dong: "Surely, snatching people from other sects! This Moon Holding Sect, what a principle!"
'Senior Sister' continued: "It can't compare to the Moon Holding Sect."
"Being able to join the Moon Holding Sect is our great fortune."
Lin Dong could only nod in agreement.
"In fact, there aren't many things to be mindful of within the sect."
"First, you must follow the rules. Second, be sure to collect your monthly allowance. If you miss it, you can still claim it, but you'll only get eighty percent of it, which is a real loss!"
"Next, be active in taking on tasks!"
"Points are a good thing; you can almost exchange them for anything you want, be it an imperial scripture or an invincible technique, as long as you have enough points."
"Furthermore..."
A series of introductions, most of which were boasting about how great the Moon Holding Sect was, left Lin Dong feeling somewhat overwhelmed.
He could only interrupt, "I've heard some of these things, but I'm completely in the dark about the sect's taboos. I'm afraid I might accidentally break one."
"Could Senior Sister give me a heads-up?"
"Oh, that? Let me think..."
The senior sister pondered for a moment. "When it comes to sect taboos... I really don't know much."
"Doesn't seem to be any, really?"
A large sect with no taboos? You must be joking!
Could this be someone Xiao Ling'er arranged for?
Lin Dong now suspected everyone was Xiao Ling'er's arrangement.
Just as he was hesitating, the senior sister said, "Oh, right, there is one!"
"The Beast Taming Garden!"
"Other senior brothers and sisters have said that the Spirit Beast Garden is strange. Every night, there are unimaginable, bone-chilling howls that carry far, far away, sometimes even during the day. Those eerie sounds can be heard."
"So, many senior brothers say that the Beast Taming Lineage must have some peculiar habits!"
"Though I don't know if it's true, the howls are real, so... you'd better be careful around the disciples of the Beast Taming Lineage. Who knows what peculiar habits they might have?"
"Better to be cautious, just in case."
Lin Dong: "..."
The Beast Taming Garden?!
Even the 'old disciples' are wary of it, so this Beast Taming Garden must be quite peculiar!
I'll have to investigate it thoroughly to uncover any issues or dark secrets within the Moon Holding Sect.
He made up his mind immediately, though he didn't realize when his goal had changed.
Previously, he wanted to find evidence to prove that everything he saw was Xiao Ling'er's arrangement, to show that the disciples of the Moon Holding Sect couldn't possibly get along so well or that everyone couldn't always be so happy.
But now...
He wanted to dig up dirt on the Moon Holding Sect to prove it wasn't 'perfect.'
Perhaps only by doing so could he prove that his decision to leave was not wrong at all?
"..."
"..."
"Is this the Spirit Beast Garden up ahead?"
Seeing the hundreds of spirit mountains ahead enveloped in a special array, Lin Dong slowed his steps, carefully observing and probing with his divine sense.
However, he found that the array even blocked divine sense, making it impossible to investigate.
"Then I'll just go in and take a look!"
With his Inner Sect disciple identity token, entering the Spirit Beast Garden was no problem.
Lin Dong entered quietly, trying to uncover the truth.
However...
Before he had even walked far, Lin Dong was stunned.
"So many... chickens!"
"Wait, what's wrong with this Moon Holding Sect?" Lin Dong was full of questions and disgust. "Even a third-rank sect has many talented geniuses and powerful figures. The Spirit Beast Garden looks substantial from the outside."
"But why raise chickens?"
"And not just a few, but so many that they cover the entire mountain!"
He was speechless.
Yes, these chickens... they all seemed to have spiritual qualities, so they weren't ordinary poultry; they must be some kind of 'spirit chickens.' But so what?
Raising anything else would be better than raising these things!
The ground was covered in chicken droppings, making it hard to take a step!
His lips twitched, and even though he knew the chicken droppings were spiritual and excellent fertilizer, he still felt uncomfortable.
"Time to test my body technique."
To avoid drawing attention, Lin Dong took a deep breath, forcibly using his body technique to avoid the chicken droppings and continued deeper...
After walking over two mountains, the chickens finally became fewer.
But...
The number of ducks skyrocketed!
"Wait, what?!"
Lin Dong was completely speechless.
Is this a Spirit Beast Garden?
Anyone who doesn't know would think it's a farmyard chicken coop!
After climbing another mountain, the chickens and ducks had become fewer.
Just as Lin Dong thought he might finally see some proper spirit beasts...
Well, what do you know!
The entire mountain was covered in pigs!
White-haired pigs, red-haired pigs, black-haired pigs...
A variety of breeds, so many that they were hard to count, and many looked like 'hybrids,' or crossbreeds.
Lin Dong: "..."
His lips twitched wildly, and he felt powerless to comment.
What kind of Spirit Beast Garden is this?!
Chickens, ducks, pigs...
At least you don't have geese!
Then!
Soon, he saw cows and sheep among the pigs!
Lin Dong nearly fell over.
This is just a damned farm, isn't it? How can this be called a Spirit Beast Garden? It's laughable!
Just then, an old man strolled over from a distance, herding these 'livestock' away leisurely.
But this old man was not wearing the robes of the Moon Holding Sect.
Lin Dong's eyes lit up.
It seems this old man isn't part of the Moon Holding Sect! If I can't get answers from Moon Holding Sect members, maybe I can get some from an outsider?
Perhaps these livestock aren't raised by the Moon Holding Sect but by this old man?
I should be able to find out some secrets from him!
He approached immediately, "Old man..."
"Oh?"
"Little one, what can I do for you?"
The old man smiled at him.
"Old man, may I ask, why are you herding livestock here?"
"You're asking the wrong question.
"The old man stretched leisurely, "Of course, it's to atone for my sins!"
"Atone for your sins?" Lin Dong's eyes widened, his mind, he imagined a play where the Moon Holding Sect exploited and forced others to do their bidding.
"Have you suffered an injustice?"
"If that's the case, please tell me, and I'll definitely help you seek justice!"
"???" The old man was startled.
"Justice? What justice?"
Lin Dong became even more agitated.
Such a strong reaction must mean there's something more to this.
"Old sir, don't be afraid!"
"In any case, please tell me the truth. I won't hide it from you; I was sent by Senior Sister Xiao Ling Er to secretly investigate this matter. Just tell me how they forced you, and that will be enough."
"Senior Sister will definitely help you seek justice."
???
Wow, so it was Xiao Ling Er who sent him?
The old man panicked.
This...
Could it be that the Moon Holding Sect regrets their decision and wants to get rid of me?
No way!
I must find a way to stay. If I return home, where will I find such treatment?
"I understand!" The old man took a deep breath. "But... I believe my sins are too heavy to be atoned for in a short time, so... you don't need to say more."
"Moreover, I made a mistake a few days ago!"
"I bred a mistake, and this needs to be compensated, right?"
"I have nothing to offer, so... you don't need to say more. I willingly stay here to atone and compensate. If there's nothing else, you can leave now."
Lin Dong: "???"
Wow, it seems the Moon Holding Sect had been harsh on him!
Otherwise, why would the old man be so afraid, changing his expression at the mere mention of it, and wanting to avoid it at all costs? There must be a big secret here!
I must get to the bottom of this!
Seeing the old man trying to slip away, Lin Dong immediately grabbed him. "Old sir, trust me, I was truly sent by Senior Sister Xiao Ling Er. I..."
It's because you were sent by Xiao Ling Er that I'm even more scared!
The old man was almost in tears.
I may not fear others, but Xiao Ling Er? If she tells me to leave, who would dare keep me here?
"Kid!" He glared. "Are you trying to harm me?"
"What? How am I harming you? Old sir, I know you're worried about their private revenge. But you can inform me anonymously! I won't betray you afterward."
"Rest assured, I truly..."
"What are you selling? What are you selling?"
"You're selling me out, aren't you?" The old man was exasperated. "Go, go, go! Hurry up and leave. I don't want you here. Scram!"
Helpless, Lin Dong could only let the man go.
If they talked further...
I might as well roll back to my hometown.
Although I used to think the Beast Taming Sect was great, now...
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the Beast Taming Sect!
"..."
"Old sir." Lin Dong had no choice but to think of another approach, but he still asked, not giving up, "I see that you're not from the Moon Holding Sect. May I ask who you are?"
"I will definitely help you seek justice."
"?"
This...
What does this mean?
The old man was confused.
Xiao Ling Er sent someone to tell me to 'scram', but they don't know who I am?
This... doesn't make sense! What's going on here? He couldn't figure it out.
But as an Eighth Realm expert, his thoughts were swift. In just a moment, he considered hundreds of possibilities and then concluded—a test!
"This must be a test from Xiao Ling Er, or even the Moon Holding Sect, on me!"
"I've been in the Moon Holding Sect for years, claiming 'gratitude' and 'atonement', but in reality, they've been treating me well, giving me the same monthly allowance as their elders, and the work is easy."
"After all these years, they're not fools, and I've almost eaten myself fat."
"Naturally, they want me gone."
"But perhaps, out of consideration for my dedication, they're testing me."
"The test is..."
"This question!"
Asking about my identity?
Such a simple question, but it's full of hidden complexities.
If I blurt out that I'm the Beast Taming Sect's Great Elder, Chen Chen...
Hmph.
The Moon Holding Sect treats you like this, yet you only remember the Beast Taming Sect and don't acknowledge the Moon Holding Sect. In that case, why would Xiao Ling Er keep you?
So, my answer should be that I'm Chen Chen, the Beast Taming Garden supervisor of the Moon Holding Sect.
Wait!
If I answer like that...
Wouldn't I be shameless?
I never joined the Moon Holding Sect, nor did I leave the Beast Taming Sect. It's too hypocritical and shameless. The Moon Holding Sect wouldn't like such a person.
So, this answer won't do either.
Therefore, my answer is...
Just as he thought of it, he spoke.
Chen Chen needed only a second to come up with a perfect answer, "Alas, I'm ashamed to say... I'm just an old man who desperately wants to join the Moon Holding Sect but lacks the connections."
"I won't talk about it anymore; it's too embarrassing."
"The more I talk, the more sad I feel."
After saying this, Chen Chen left.
Hmph, still trying to test me?
Asking about my identity is too deliberate! This answer is perfect!
But Lin Dong was even more confused.
No, old sir!
He caught up and grabbed Chen Chen. "You... why?"
"Why do you want to join the Moon Holding Sect?"
Chen Chen: "..."
Another test?
How should I answer?
If I say it's for the pills, it's too shallow.
"Why are you asking me this? It's too hypocritical."
"..."
"Of course, I want to contribute to the development of the Bright Moon Sect. I've witnessed everything that has happened to the sect over the years, and I also want to do my part!"
"But I'm struggling to find a way. Little brother, do you have any connections?"
Lin Dong: "..."
No!
This is completely different from what I had in mind!
What's wrong with these people from the Bright Moon Sect?
Lin Dong was dumbfounded.
Even after Chen Chen left, his mind was still buzzing.
"The Bright Moon Sect... What kind of magic does it have? Or are their methods too ruthless, deeply ingrained in people's minds, so no one dares to resist or even reveal the truth?"
"No!"
"I must investigate and get to the bottom of this!"
"..."
Not long after, Lin Dong encountered another person.
This time, it wasn't an elder, but a muscular man.
The man was shirtless, with fiery red hair that was very eye-catching, resembling a fire god in the flesh.
At that moment, he was heaving and huffing as he played with stone locks, his body drenched in sweat and gleaming with oil, his perfectly sculpted muscles making Lin Dong envious.
Lin Dong approached him and said, "I noticed that you're not a disciple of the Bright Moon Sect. May I ask why you're staying here?"
"Could it be..."
"That you're trapped here?"
"Trapped?"
"..."
The muscular man pondered for a moment.
"No problem."
"It's dangerous outside. I'm a pure-blooded phoenix. If I go out and expose my identity, I'll be robbed and killed in no time."
"Sigh."
"You're right, I am trapped here."
"It's annoying, so annoying!"
"My master is also busy all day. He hasn't taken me out for a walk recently, and it's so boring."
"Kid, I see that you're not bad. Let's exercise together?"
Lin Dong's expression changed.
As expected, he was trapped here.
And...
Master?! He even has a human servant?!
Fine, fine, Bright Moon Sect, I'll find your weakness!
"I don't know who your master is, but I might be able to help you remove the master-servant mark..."
"?"
The fire phoenix was stunned.
Are you crazy?!
Remove the master-servant mark?!
Without the mark, who will protect me? How can I stay in the Bright Moon Sect then? I won't even be able to eat those high-quality spirit pills that I can treat like candy!
And if I go out... it's a dead end!
"Hey!"
"You little brat, I invited you to play with the stone locks, and now you want to harm me?"
"Are you some kind of spy?!"
Lin Dong: "???"
No...
What's going on here?!
Lin Dong was dumbfounded.
Why are you overreacting?! When did I say I wanted to harm you?
I said I'd help you remove the master-servant mark and give you freedom, and you say I'm trying to harm you?
What kind of nonsense is that?
Could it be that you've been hit on the head?
"Big brother, why are you so angry?"
"I'm doing this for your own good..."
"For my own good?" The fire phoenix let out a cold laugh. "If I didn't see that you're an inner sect disciple, I'd swallow you in one bite."
"Scram!"
Lin Dong: "..."
Helpless, Lin Dong, who was currently sealed, could only leave with his tail between his legs.
Not long after, he encountered a black-haired man playing with two pig-headed women.
"Oh my god!!!"
Lin Dong's eyes stung, and he was so scared that he quickly ran away.
"Pig people..."
"This!!!"
"This is simply outrageous!"
"The Spirit Beast Garden within the Bright Moon Sect is truly bizarre, and it goes against all moral principles. It's so dark!"
After that...
In the core area of the Spirit Beast Garden, Lin Dong discovered a building that was both tall and large but had its doors and windows closed, almost completely sealed off.
Inside, there was a strange aura constantly spreading out.
"Woof!"
Suddenly, a cry of agony caught Lin Dong's attention.
"This is the strange howling that the inner sect senior sister mentioned? It's indeed very strange!"
Lin Dong quietly approached and, relying on his physical strength, climbed up to a window several dozen feet high. He peered inside.
What he saw...
Lin Dong went 'blind'!
"This?"
"No!"
"Me???"
Such a stimulating scene! Ah, no, such a bizarre demonic beast! I've never seen anything like this before!
This... Lin Dong's body trembled, and his expression was particularly unnatural.
"???"
"Yo!"
"Lin Sacred Son?"
"I didn't expect you to like this kind of thing."
Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Lin Dong's ears. Zhu Rou Rong appeared behind him and exclaimed, "Speaking of which, I also liked watching animal documentaries when I was young."
"So later on, I decided to study in a related field..."
"Don't mention it, but even though it may seem a bit eye-catching at first, once you get used to it, it's actually not bad. Their interactions are very pure, without all the messy thoughts. It's just pure procreation."
"In fact, it's much simpler than us."
Lin Dong: "..."
So pure.
Now I understand what that eerie howling was about.
But this is too much for my eyes!
I've gone blind!!!
(End of Chapter)
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