The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 485: Indulging in Play, Losing Sight of the Goal? The Mechanic Race! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 485: Indulging in Play, Losing Sight of the Goal? The Mechanic Race! (Part 1)

Chapter 485: Indulging in Play, Losing Sight of the Goal? The Mechanic Race! (Part 1)

November 20, 2024

"That's one aspect, and I highly approve of it," the old man said.

Duan Cangqiong nodded, "And the second aspect?"

"The second aspect..."

"It's a bit complicated to explain."

Lin Fan contemplated, "Not inferior to the Founding Lineage."

"The Founding Lineage?" The Fifth Zhuge was startled by this statement.

"Yes."

Lin Fan nodded, "The Founding Lineage!"

"Just like the Sword Cultivation Lineage, Physical Cultivation Lineage, Talisman Cultivation Lineage, and so on..."

"A separate lineage."

"Perhaps, we can call it the Techno-Immortal Lineage?"

"My idea is, since the Mechanic Race can fight us in the Three Thousand Continents with back and forth, we should, in any case, face them head-on."

"Instead of harboring the thought that we cultivators are the best in the world, while simultaneously engaging in a protracted battle with them, even suffering losses, but stubbornly refusing to understand or learn from them."

"The fact that they can engage us in such a prolonged struggle proves that they must have some admirable qualities!"

"Since they have admirable qualities, we can adopt their strengths."

"Then, combine their strengths with our cultivators' advantages."

"At that time, cultivation will be the main focus, with mechanics as a supplement!"

"Just like... Puppetry Technique!"

"Using the methods of the Mechanic Race, we can create some powerful weapons of war, but the core driving force is the 'Puppetry Technique'. In this way, isn't this a combination of technology and cultivation?"

"Theoretically, the upper limit of such weapons of war is very high."

"And since the core driving force is the 'Puppetry Technique', even if the Mechanic Race's methods are highly advanced, it's unlikely that they can use their 'technology' to possess the Puppetry Technique, right?"

"In this way, we naturally don't have to fear them possessing our puppets."

"Of course, this is just one example."

"I'm thinking that in other aspects, we can also combine cultivation with technology."

"Senior, I won't hide it from you."

"In fact, our Moon Embrace Sect has also made some other attempts, which can be described as..."

"Exploring the path of techno-cultivation."

Lin Fan contemplated, "And currently, we've already achieved some results."

"The satellite and Immortal Machine are typical examples."

"In addition, there's also scientific alchemy."

Duan Cangqiong, Chen Gongshou, and the Fifth Zhuge were all slightly taken aback, turning to look at Lin Fan.

"What is scientific alchemy?"

Lin Fan smiled, "Scientific alchemy refers to the process of digitizing and mechanizing the alchemy process. Since it's an 'auxiliary' function, there's no fear of possession."

"And through this digitization and mechanization, we can achieve a hundred percent precise control."

"Such as precise fire control, accurate time management, and even the increase or decrease of medicinal power."

"Thus, achieving efficient and high-quality alchemy."

"..."

"Any results?"

Duan Cangqiong was now fully interested.

"Yes."

"Currently, we can already fully automate the mass production of sixth-grade and below dan pills, ensuring that they are all of the seventh grade and above."

"And this is because we've only recently started this attempt, and we have insufficient data for higher-grade dan pills. Give us more time, and seventh and eighth-grade dan pills, even 'immortal pills', can be mass-produced."

"With guaranteed quality!"

"Their quality, while difficult to improve to the eighth or ninth grade, can at least be maintained at the sixth or seventh grade."

"Surpassing ordinary alchemists is impossible, but surpassing them is achievable."

Eighth and ninth-grade dan pills are somewhat 'special'.

Lower-grade dan pills are fine.

For high-grade dan pills, the eighth and ninth grades, machines truly struggle to refine them.

At least, not for a long time.

Because... it truly fits the saying.

What machines 'refine', lacks the 'soul'.

For high-grade, high-quality dan pills, during the refining process, the power of the soul is required...

Which machines do not possess.

"Show me?"

Duan Cangqiong was now mostly convinced.

But...

One should not blindly trust another's words, after all, seeing is believing.

"Sure."

Lin Fan smiled.

Then, he noticed the Fifth Zhuge on the side, his face filled with anticipation and eagerness. Lin Fan invited, "Why don't we go together?"

"..."

This was exactly what he wanted.

But as an intelligent person, he should feign reluctance.

"Is that okay?"

Lin Fan waved his hand, "If you don't want to, then don't come."

"..."

The Fifth Zhuge remained composed, "Cough, then I'll go and take a look, broadening my horizons."

Lin Fan laughed, "Stop pretending."

"Actually, I was also looking for an opportunity to discuss this collaboration with you."

"You've done a great job with the Immortal Device business. With the Celestial Mechanism Tower attracting so many customers, emmm... it's bustling with activity, and with so many customers, why not also include the dan pill business?"

"The dan pill business is also a profitable venture."

The Fifth Zhuge contemplated, "But our Celestial Mechanism Tower is fundamentally a place for selling intelligence and predicting the future. Selling Immortal Devices is already a necessary evil. If we also sell dan pills..."

"What kind of propriety is that?"

"Nonsense!"

Lin Fan scoffed, "Can't you sell dan pills with one hand and be a trickster with the other?"

"..."

"It seems, that's also possible."

"No, Lin Zongzhu, while we are familiar, please respect our professional ethics."

The Fifth Zhuge straightened his clothes, "We are proper diviners, not tricksters."

"..."

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

"..."

The group chatted casually as they arrived at the Moon Embrace Sect.

Then, Lin Fan took them on a tour of the alchemy factory.

---

Luo Feng's main body and his clones were all at the Moon Embrace Sect, and Baba Tower was also there, so the alchemy factory was naturally moved there as well.

Occasionally, some finished products would be taken back, and the system controlled by Baba Tower would sell them to obtain profits, which were then used to purchase the necessary materials and equipment.

And this factory has an incredibly high production capacity.

However...

Every corner is filled with a blend of technology and cultivation, achieving full automation!

The machine automatically fills the ingredients and begins the alchemy process. Then, round six-grade and seven-grade pills roll out of the pill-making chamber non-stop, one after another.

But it doesn't end there!

After the pills are made, they are transported via a conveyor belt, where they are automatically sorted and categorized.

Then, they are automatically bottled into jade vials, ten pills in each.

After bottling, the vials are sealed, and even stamped with a 'seal'.

This seal serves as a 'Certificate of Quality'.

Finally, a miniature formation is laser-printed onto the vials.

Fifth Zhuge, Duan Cangqiong, and Chen Gongshou immediately recognize it as the 'Soul Locking Formation', an essential formation for long-term pill preservation. It prevents the loss of medicinal effects and can even nurture the pills.

The most outrageous part is...

Fck, even the jade vials for the pills are produced automatically!

After the process is complete, small 'Ground Support Robots' pack the boxes of pills and transport them to the warehouse for storage.

"..."

Chen Gongshou was stunned: "Astonishing!"

Fifth Zhuge's eyes shone brightly.

Astonishing?

Sorry, no time for awe right now.

He's doing the math.

Calculating the consumption of ingredients and the pill production rate, he determines the cost of the pills. Then, comparing the cost to the market price of similar quality pills, he discovers...

"Lin Zongzhu."

"Please, let us handle the business of distributing these pills."

"Ahem."

"Lin Zongzhu."

Chen Gongshou couldn't help but say, "Although this is our first meeting, my admiration for you is like an endless river, and like a flooding heavenly river, it's unstoppable."

"Meeting you today is heaven's blessing!"

"I wonder..."

"May I become a distributor of your pills, just like those Immortal Device distributors?"

Fifth Zhuge: "..."

Damn it!

Shouldn't have brought him along!

I completely forgot about this!

A big shot should have their pride, right? They shouldn't bow down for mere spirit stones? But if it's someone like Duan Cangqiong, he wouldn't bow for spirit stones.

But Chen Gongshou...

The kind of person who would become a venerable for spirit stones and dedicate himself to the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, do you expect him to have integrity and pride? And you want him to remain unmoved by such a lucrative business opportunity?

What nonsense!

"This..."

Lin Fan smiled, "Sure, but it's quite strict."

"Also, your employer might not agree."

Chen Gongshou was taken aback, then scratched his head, realizing he had been too hasty.

"No problem."

Fifth Zhuge could only say generously, "If Chen Gongshou is interested, of course, he can."

"But these things, once exposed, might cause trouble. I think it's best if the Heavenly Mechanism Tower handles it."

"After all, our previous cooperation has been pleasant."

Chen Gongshou: "..."

If not a primary distributor, then a secondary one is still good.

Let's do it!

Mainly...

This business is incredibly profitable!

Low-level pills don't sell well?

Nonsense! With so many people in the Three Thousand Continents, are they all above the Tenth Stage?

On the contrary, the vast majority are below the Tenth Stage!

And among them, those below the Seventh Stage make up the majority.

So, the mainstream market is below the Seventh Stage, and products catering to them will sell the best!

Although the price per pill is low, the volume makes up for it.

There's no worry about sales; with the accumulation of small profits, the earnings are impressive.

Moreover, higher-level pills can be produced in the future.

Even...

Chen Gongshou's eyes lit up as he gazed at the continuously operating production line.

If he could set up a similar production line, it would be perfect.

But...

It's better to just think about it.

One shouldn't be too greedy, or it might backfire.

Look at the Heavenly Mechanism Tower; they're working honestly with the Moon Embrace Sect. Just this fact alone is enough to realize that the Moon Embrace Sect, with its Tenth Stage peak, is not to be underestimated.

Moreover...

Don't joke around!

A sect with only Tenth Stage cultivators producing such advanced products?

I don't believe it for a second.

There's definitely someone backing them.

This Lin Fan and even the Moon Embrace Sect are likely just proxies for some powerful figure.

They are not to be trifled with.

So, not only should one not have any wild ideas, but one must also keep what they heard and saw today a secret. Otherwise, that powerful figure might eliminate them without breaking a sweat.

At this moment, Chen Gongshou's heart believed...

The Moon Embrace Sect must have a powerful backer.

And!!!

At the very least, it's an Immortal King!

...

"Let's discuss the business later."

Lin Fan smiled, "Duan Lao, what do you think?"

"Good, very good!"

Duan Cangqiong sighed, "Indeed, it's Techno-Immortality! Truly an auxiliary means."

"Your so-called combination of technology and cultivation has left me in awe. If this were to spread, it would benefit the Three Thousand Continents."

"Indeed."

Lin Fan sighed, "Unfortunately, it's still in the development stage."

"Many challenges lie ahead, and we'll have to overcome them one by one."

"Not only that..."

"The fact that you, a venerable elder, came here, open-minded and reasonable, is why I showed you these things and brought you here."

"But if someone who doesn't distinguish right from wrong, who doesn't listen to explanations, comes and destroys our Moon Embrace Sect..."

"I wouldn't be able to do anything."

He smiled bitterly, "I can only hope for good luck."

"And that we can successfully establish the Techno-Immortal Lineage."

At this point, Lin Fan added, "Actually, we're still in the development phase."

“I have a disciple who is using technology to aid his cultivation, and it has proven to be quite effective. He can even fight across realms."

Lin Fan briefly introduced Wang Teng.

As for He Anxia...

He didn't dare to mention him.

He Anxia is too 'toxic'! If they were to dig deeper, Lin Fan feared they might be scared off.

After arriving in the Immortal World, He Anxia discovered that the microorganisms here... are too strong!

Not only has the overall strength increased by more powerful, but there are also some special existences that are quite intimidating.

Recently, a laboratory has been helping him grow, and now...

Tsk tsk tsk.

Lin Fan had no idea about He Anxia's true strength.

But...

If it weren't for the fact that he could share his strength, Lin Fan wouldn't want to fight him.

...

However, Lin Fan's words made the crowd feel differently.

Chen Gongshou just wanted to roll his eyes.

How ridiculous!

Next time, bring someone who can destroy your Moon Embrace Sect.

Your Moon Embrace Sect has at least a Great Immortal backing it. Who could casually destroy you? What nonsense! Keep pretending! The Fifth Zhuge showed no reaction.

Duan Cangqiong, on the other hand, exclaimed, "Is this true?"

"Can technology help us in our cultivation?"

"Yes, but it also depends on the individual. Currently, it's still in the experimental stage," Lin Fan nodded. "It's not suitable for everyone."

"It's already quite impressive. It seems you indeed have a plan and aren't just talking nonsense."

"I'm looking forward to the day you successfully establish the Techno-Immortal Lineage. At that time, we can use their own techniques against them, and the Mechanic Race..."

"Can be defeated!"

"As for your concerns, they are not without reason."

Duan Cangqiong, in his excitement, slightly furrowed his brows. "The Mechanic Race is ultimately our enemy. Inevitably, some won't differentiate between right and wrong..."

"How about this."

"I'll leave behind an item that represents my identity. If someone wants to make a move, you can show this item, and they should give me some face upon seeing it."

"As for the person behind you..."

"Unless it's absolutely necessary, it's best not to involve her."

Chen Gongshou's heart skipped a beat.

I knew it!

I knew there was someone backing you, and you're still pretending? However...

For someone like Duan Cangqiong to show such respect by calling her 'her ladyship', her status and position must be more than just an ordinary Great Immortal!

Wow!

She might even be a giant among Great Immortals!

The Fifth Zhuge remained silent, showing no expression, as if everything was unrelated to him.

Yet, he seemed to know everything already.

Lin Fan's heart stirred.

Who is behind me? Who is this person behind me? Just as he was pondering, he recalled Duan Cangqiong's previous hesitation, and a flash of insight struck him.

Goddess Liu!

It must be her!

After all, she once dominated the Three Thousand Continents, and while ordinary cultivators might not know about it, Duan Cangqiong was once a person who had reached the Great Immortal realm. How could he not have any perception?

Now that he's at the Moon Embrace Sect...

He naturally regards Goddess Liu as his backer.

"Of course," Lin Fan replied casually. "But she's very busy."

"However, a token of trust... If the other party takes action directly, I might not have the chance to present the token."

"How about this..."

"Please stay here, and I'll leave something behind to represent my identity. If anyone wants to make a move, you can show this item, and they should give me some face."

Duan Cangqiong raised his eyebrows slightly.

Everyone present was mature, some could even be considered old foxes. Naturally, they understood the underlying meaning behind Lin Fan's words.

While it seemed like an invitation to stay and a request for help, in reality...

It was a clear display of sincerity, asking him to stay and 'supervise'.

It's similar to when leaders send people to assist, but in truth, they are there to monitor and supervise. However...

This arrangement isn't bad.

Otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease.

If these 'mechanics' go out of control, he could detect it and find a solution immediately.

"..."

"Very well."

"It's good that you're willing."

Given Duan Cangqiong's 'rank' and limited lifespan, he was naturally carefree and spontaneous.

He was too lazy to play around with formalities, and his words were straightforward.

"Since that's the case, I'll stay."

"However, let me be clear. If your so-called technology goes wrong, I will definitely be the first to take action."

"Naturally."

Lin Fan smiled and agreed. "In that case, I'll trouble you, Duan, in the future."

Duan Cangqiong sighed. "It's not a trouble. With this old body, I can still do something meaningful and not live in vain."

"I hope your plan goes smoothly, and I also hope I can leave one day."

His thoughts were simple.

If the plan proceeds smoothly, the best outcome would be rapid progress.

In that case, perhaps he would have a chance to leave before his death.

At first glance, it seems like he's wishing to live and leave, but in truth, he's wishing for the entire plan to proceed smoothly and swiftly.

"I'll do my best."

Lin Fan naturally understood his hidden meaning.

But...

He didn't promise to make it happen, only to do his best.

After all, he's a cultivator at the peak of the Fifteenth Realm, almost entering the Sixteenth Realm. He's a reasonable and upright person.

He came to the Moon Embrace Sect, and he still wants to leave.

If they let him go, wouldn't it make the Sect Master look bad?

(End of Chapter)

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