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Chapter 399: The Disciple's Request to Become a Disciple! The Martial Dao Lineage of the Moon Holdin
Chapter 399: The Disciple's Request to Become a Disciple! The Martial Dao Lineage of the Moon Holding Sect is Established! (Part 1)
2024-08-26
"You, me, and this?"
Lin Dong landed, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time, as he was truly shocked.
The Spirit Beast Garden of your Moon Holding Sect is not just problematic; it's downright sick!
Before he could say anything, Zhu Rou Rong curiously asked, "Eh?"
"Lin Saint Child, why are you wearing the clothes of an inner sect disciple?"
"Could it be that you have already joined our Moon Holding Sect and are wandering around, familiarizing yourself with the sect?"
Lin Dong: "..."
"It's not like that, it's just..."
"I'm just taking a walk, looking around."
"What's inside here?"
"Inside here?" Zhu Rou Rong smiled, "Just as you see, I've specially built this place to gather the Spirit Beasts in heat and let them mate and breed. It's much better than having them do it anywhere and everywhere, right?"
"Even Spirit Beasts need a bit of privacy."
Lin Dong: "..."
What are you talking about?!
It sounds somewhat reasonable, and I'm at a loss for words?
Before he could speak, Zhu Rou Rong, in high spirits, pulled him along, "Lin Saint Child, there's something you don't know. Recently, I've been having frequent research breakthroughs!"
"Especially these dragons, their reproductive abilities are truly impressive, making them ideal for crossbreeding. I've already conducted preliminary research, and I believe that soon, we'll be able to mass-produce them."
"Oh, and over there is the bloodletting workshop."
"It's for bleeding the dragons."
"The blood of these creatures is extremely useful. It can aid in body tempering and cultivating the Blood Sea Indestructible Body. However, the current production is still insufficient, barely enough to supply that little girl, Ti."
"Over here is..."
Lin Dong was completely speechless.
This is not right!
I came here to find incriminating evidence, how can I listen to his nonsense?
I can't waste any more time here. I already have some evidence, and I must use it as an excuse to leave the Moon Holding Sect.
This Moon Holding Sect...
It's so evil! If I stay any longer, I fear I'll go mad.
"Fellow Daoist, I'll be taking my leave first."
Lin Dong hurried back the way he came, faster than a rabbit.
But after leaving, he didn't go to see Xiao Ling'er; instead, he headed straight for the Moon Holding Sect.
"I'm going to confront the Sect Master of the Moon Holding Sect!"
"If he admits it, and Xiao Ling'er keeps her promise, I'll be able to leave."
"If he refuses to let me go and wants to kill me... Hmph, then I'll die here as Lin Dong."
"!!!"
......
"You came to see me?"
Lin Fan was slightly surprised, "I thought he'd continue being a reporter, but this is it?"
He released the Eightfold Mirror Technique.
The next second, outside the Moon Holding Palace, Lin Dong's voice echoed, "Junior Lin Dong, requesting an audience with the Sect Master."
"Master?"
Fu Ningna looked at Lin Fan.
"Let him in."
"Yes, Master."
......
"Lin Dong pays his respects to the Sect Master."
Lin Dong bowed respectfully.
"Lin Saint Child."
Lin Fan nodded slightly, "May I ask the reason for your visit?"
"Sect Master Lin, I had an agreement with your senior disciple, Xiao Ling'er..."
He explained the agreement he had made with Xiao Ling'er and continued, "These past few days, I've been wandering around the Moon Holding Sect, walking and observing."
"But what I've seen and heard..."
"...has truly been shocking!"
Lin Fan: "???"
Fu Ningna: "???"
"Shocking?"
They were both taken aback, especially Fu Ningna, who couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean by that?"
She genuinely couldn't understand.
How is the Moon Holding Sect shocking?
Is this even shocking?
We're almost like a loving family now, right? When I was in the magic world, I never dared to dream of such peaceful days.
In the magic world, even within the church, there were constant schemes and power struggles, with open and hidden conflicts never ceasing.
The low-ranking members of the church lived worse than dogs. They did the most work, received the least benefits, and were often humiliated, beaten, or even killed by their superiors. In comparison, the Moon Holding Sect is a comprehensive superiority, a paradise!
How dare you say it's shocking?!
How can you speak such words!
"Since this young lady has asked, I shall explain based on what I've seen and heard."
"Firstly, the disciples are too hypocritical. Their kindness, smiles, and peace are all fake!"
"The sect's upper management is too ruthless, forcing them to act this way, to pretend, and they dare not even complain to others. I wonder, Sect Master Lin, do you acknowledge this, or are you aware of it?"
Lin Fan's CPU almost overheated.
He turned to Fu Ningna, "Is this true?"
Although I don't have much time to care about ordinary disciples...
But the Moon Holding Sect shouldn't be this dark, right?
Even if the Qin Dynasty collapsed due to the Second Emperor, it was after Qin Shi Huang's death. I'm still alive and well, not senile yet!
If it's true, how could I not have heard any rumors?
"This is complete nonsense!"
Fu Ningna directly refuted, "If you want to accuse someone, you'll find a way. Lin Saint Child, since you speak with such certainty, you must have evidence."
"Where's the evidence?"
Lin Dong: "..."
"I don't have evidence because they dare not speak up. This is the brilliance of the Moon Holding Sect's tactics!"
Fu Ningna was so amused that she laughed, "No evidence? Then you're just talking nonsense?"
Insane!
"Good!"
Lin Dong took a deep breath, "It's true that I don't have evidence for this matter, but I can't believe that all the disciples in a sect could be so loving and without conflict!"
"Let's set this aside for now, but how do you explain what's happening in the Spirit Beast Garden?"
"Lin Fan blinked, his eyes wide.
Spirit Beast Garden?
Could he be referring to the matter of raising zombies?"
But that didn't make sense either, as he hadn't encountered any zombies.
He had only met Quanzhen Sect's Great Elder Chen Chen, the Fire Phoenix, the Chaos Boar, and Zhu Rou Rong.
"What are you referring to?" Lin Fan asked in return.
"Of course, it's about Chen Chen!"
"What mistake did he make that he has to atone for in the Spirit Beast Garden? He even dares not speak of it openly, truly a clever scheme!"
"Such a formidable scheme, Lin Dong admires it greatly!"
Lin Fan: "..."
No, what are you thinking about?!
At this moment, Lin Fan was speechless.
He had witnessed the entire incident through the Sky Observing Mirror Technique, but he still hadn't guessed what Lin Dong was thinking.
This is simply...
Too awesome! Fu Ningna, however, was straightforward, her face darkening as she said, "What nonsense are you spouting now? Chen Chen? He's the Great Elder of the Beast Control Sect. What sin is he atoning for?!"
"He and High-grade Essence Stones, a Great Elder of the Beast Control Sect, are merely 'teaching' at our Cloud Peak Sect, and they stay because of our superior treatment, nothing more."
"Could good treatment also be considered a scheme?"
"If so, then our Cloud Peak Sect is indeed 'guilty as charged'!"
"The Great Elder of the Beast Control Sect?!"
Lin Dong's pupils constricted. "Teaching?"
"Superior treatment... reluctant to leave?"
"You!!!"
Lin Dong's mind buzzed with confusion.
In an instant, he realized he might have...
Misunderstood the situation.
But he still felt there was more to it, and so he persisted, "You say what you mean, but words without proof are meaningless, are you willing to confront them directly?"
"!!!"
Fu Ningna turned to Lin Fan, "What do you think of him?!"
"No problem."
Lin Fan rubbed his temples, finally understanding where Dongzi's misunderstanding lay.
"What's wrong with a direct confrontation? The innocent will be proven so."
"But..."
"Do you know their intentions?"
"If we don't confront them directly, they can remain here. However, a direct confrontation forces them to make an immediate decision."
"A situation of choice."
"Either, they return to the Beast Control Sect immediately."
"Or, they sever ties with the Beast Control Sect and join our Cloud Peak Sect."
"Forcing a choice isn't a pleasant matter, Lin Saint Child, are you willing to bear this consequence?"
"..."
"I am!" Lin Dong agreed without hesitation.
"Good."
Lin Fan nodded, "I trust Ling Er's judgment. If he wants you to join, it proves your potential."
"I agree!"
"Fu Ningna, summon Chen Chen and High-grade Essence Stones."
"They've been in our Cloud Peak Sect for years, and have done what they should, taught what they could. It's time for them to choose, whether to stay or leave, a decision they must make."
Over the years...
Lin Fan had long wanted to acquire the Beast Control Sect's Beast Taming lineage.
But the opportunity had never been ripe.
Now, however, the time was right.
By using Lin Dong to 'stir trouble,' he could directly force a choice from Chen Chen and High-grade Essence Stones.
Their decision to join would not represent the entire Beast Control Sect.
But with one a Great Elder and the other a Third Elder, their departure would essentially seal the fate of the Beast Control Sect.
The day the Beast Control Sect becomes a Beast Taming lineage is not far off.
As for what to do if they choose to return to the Beast Control Sect...
Lin Fan remained unperturbed.
It's easier to go from frugality to luxury than vice versa.
Having grown accustomed to the Cloud Peak Sect's monthly allowance, environment, and interpersonal relationships, far superior to the Beast Control Sect, they wouldn't be able to readjust if they returned.
In fact...
Lin Fan rather wanted them to choose to return.
Upon their return, they would undoubtedly be dispirited.
When asked by others, they'd have to explain, right?
And when they do...
Wouldn't that be the best publicity?! Moreover, if this attempt to acquire the Beast Control Sect fails, there's always a next time!
At the very least, Lin Dong is a gain, isn't he?
This move...
Is a guaranteed profit, the only question is how much.
Comforting~
...
"Elder Chen, Elder High-grade Essence Stones, the Sect Leader invites you both to the Cloud Peak Palace."
Fu Ningna delivered the message.
Chen Chen and High-grade Essence Stones exchanged glances, the latter puzzled, "What could it be?"
Chen Chen's face turned green. "That stinky kid must have spoken ill of me!"
"Which kid?" High-grade Essence Stones asked in surprise.
"You're unaware, just now..."
Chen Chen used his Divine Sense to convey what had transpired and his suspicions. High-grade Essence Stones grew anxious, "You mean the Cloud Peak Sect has plans to drive us out?!"
"What else could it be?!"
Chen Chen countered, "And why test us like this? Summoning us to the Cloud Peak Palace now is clearly an ultimatum!"
"This... what should we do?"
Gao Guang was extremely anxious. "I don't want to leave."
"This... I’ve been doing well in the Moon Holding Sect, and the Beast Control Sect is also developing normally. We aren’t indispensable as elders. Why should I return?"
"Nonsense, do you think I want to leave? But this is their Moon Holding Sect, and in the end, we are just outsiders!"
"To be honest, for the work we do, to get this monthly allowance, I feel guilty myself. Yet, they’ve let us have it for several years, which is already very generous of them."
Chen Chen sighed helplessly in the telepathic transmission. "It’s reasonable and justified for them to ask us to leave."
"Logically, that’s true, but... but..."
Gao Guang sighed helplessly.
"Is there no other way?"
"Of course there is!" Chen Chen, having encountered Lin Dong earlier, had been on guard and pondering this matter, so he had already thought of a plan.
Now, he laid it out step by step.
"Two methods."
"First, you and I leave the Beast Control Sect and join the Moon Holding Sect."
"I believe that as long as we lower our stance a bit, the Moon Holding Sect will still give us and the Beast Control Sect some face."
"This..." Gao Guang hesitated. "That’s true, but leaving the Beast Control Sect would be like betraying the sect, wouldn’t it? That wouldn’t be fair to the Beast Control Sect, and our reputations..."
"That’s true, so I’ve thought of a second method."
"We will leave the Moon Holding Sect first, but we must mention it ourselves and not let Sect Lord Lin drive us away."
"???" Gao Guang was confused. "Then we’ll leave anyway? I want to stay!"
"Nonsense, I haven’t finished yet! After we return to the Beast Control Sect, we must do everything we can to praise the Moon Holding Sect and make as many people as possible yearn for it!"
"Then..."
"You still remember the Bright Moon Lineage, right?"
Gao Guang was startled and then greatly alarmed.
"You!!! You mean...?!"
"Why not?"
Chen Chen, having already 'thought it through,' explained, "Do you think the Moon Holding Sect is better than our Beast Control Sect?"
"..., except for the aspect of beast control, I can’t think of any advantages the Beast Control Sect has."
"Then, how do you think the Beast Control Sect compares to the Bright Moon Lineage?"
"..."
"There’s a big gap. As far as I know, the Bright Moon Lineage now gets 80% of the main lineage’s benefits."
"That’s it, isn’t it? Our Beast Control Sect has been working hard for so many years, relying on ourselves, and what’s the result? We can’t even compare to the Moon Holding Sect’s enemies, or even the ‘surrendered’ Bright Moon Lineage."
"Why bother?"
"Working ourselves to death, only to barely make ends meet, why bother?"
"It would be better to join the Moon Holding Sect and become part of the Beast Control Lineage. Then all sorts of benefits and perks will be ours..."
"Isn’t that good?"
"Isn’t this a great thing for the Beast Control Sect as well?"
"..."
Gao Guang blinked.
"That makes sense!"
"Nonsense, it naturally makes sense."
"Am I speaking nonsense?"
Chen Chen rolled his eyes. "What’s your choice?"
"Fame or profit?"
Gao Guang thought for a moment. "I naturally want... both."
"Fame and profit, and I want to lead the Beast Control Sect out of hardship to a better future!"
"..., smart, I think the same way."
On the way, the two had already discussed everything through divine sense transmission.
Therefore, as soon as they entered the Moon Holding Palace, they both clasped their hands and said, "Sect Lord, over the years, the two of us have caused you and the Moon Holding Sect a lot of trouble."
"Now that the Moon Holding Sect has developed and the Spirit Beast Garden has grown, it’s time for us to leave."
"Today, we intended to come and resign, but we happened to be summoned by Sect Lord, so we’ll mention it now."
"That’s fine."
Lin Fan nodded and then said, "I called you here because there’s something I need to confront you about."
The two were stunned and then puzzled.
Confront?
So...
They aren’t going to drive us away?
This...
They really wanted to ask: Can we take back what we said just now?!
Both were extremely frustrated.
What kind of situation is this?
But then they thought, sooner or later, this day would come. Dragging it out wouldn’t solve anything, so they let it go.
"May we ask, Sect Lord, what you want to confront us about?"
Hearing about the confrontation, they weren’t the least bit worried.
As the saying goes, if you don’t do anything wrong during the day, you won’t be afraid of ghosts knocking at your door at night.
Over these years in the Moon Holding Sect, they hadn’t worked themselves to death, but they had done their best and tried their hardest.
They had never done anything to betray the Moon Holding Sect.
If so, what was there to fear?
"Two elders, don’t overthink it." Lin Fan smiled. "This is the Sacred Son of the Cloud Peak Palace, Lin Dong."
"I don’t know why, but he has some misunderstandings about the relationship between the two of you and our Moon Holding Sect."
"Please inform him of the specific truth."
"But to be honest, what you just said has already proven many things."
Chen Chen and Gao Guang: "..."
Lin Dong: "..."
At this moment, Lin Dong’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.
If what Lin Fan said is true, is there even a need for a confrontation?
What you just said has already told me a lot.
However, he still couldn’t bring himself to believe it.
How could such a bizarre thing happen in this world?
He took a deep breath. "Elders Chen and Gao."
"There are indeed some things I want to understand. May I ask, why did the two of you stay in the Moon Holding Sect?"
Chen Chen was speechless. "So you’re the Sacred Son of the Cloud Peak Palace!"
He was about to get angry.
He had already said it, yet you still don’t believe it and have to bring it to the Sect Lord. Isn’t this just causing trouble?
But thinking of the current dire state of the Cloud Peak Palace, his anger dissipated by half.
This Lin Dong...
He is truly a pitiful man!
I heard that not only was he betrayed by his own master, but the entire Cloud Peak Palace has also become a thing of the past...
Given such circumstances, it's understandable that he finds it hard to believe that others are living well.
Thinking of this, Chen Chen nodded, "I should have mentioned this before."
"I never expected that you would actually be the Sacred Son of Cloud Peak Palace."
"No wonder you had all those bizarre questions before."
Chen Chen understood everything now.
It was no wonder he had misunderstood.
(End of Chapter)
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