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Chapter 5: Stealing Peaches, Right at My Doorstep?!
Chapter 5: Stealing Peaches, Right at My Doorstep?!
The five elders were thrilled, but their excitement soon turned to despair.
All because of Lin Fan's antics!
They were determined to test his abilities.
Apologies, but no tests!
They were so desperate that Elder Chen Erzhu even carried away the Talent Tablet.
What frustrated them the most was that even though they had identified some promising talents, including a few with potential comparable to Lin Fan's, they were all rejected. Even when they hinted at their willingness to accept these candidates as outer disciples, Lin Fan still refused.
They were so anxious that they couldn't help but jump with impatience.
They were truly anxious.
When was the last time Moon Grasp Sect had been this lively? It had been almost a century since they had seen so many people coming to pay their respects to the mountain, and with such a large number of people, there were bound to be some with decent talents.
But in the end, they really didn't accept anyone?!
As they were about to speak up, Lin Fan spoke in a low voice, "Elders, we agreed that if I were to become the Sect Master, I would be the one making the decisions!"
"If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame and the consequences!"
"And at this critical moment, please don't hold me back."
"You can keep an eye on those you favor. If you don't receive disciples who meet the new criteria later, you can recruit them yourselves."
"But if there are those who meet the conditions..."
"One person is enough!"
Lin Fan's eyes sparkled.
If he could really find a disciple who fit the protagonist template, would he still recruit other disciples? Wouldn't that be a waste of resources? Moon Grasp Sect was already poor!
Hearing this, the elders could only nod in agreement, holding back their words.
As the crowd in the square grew larger and more rowdy, Lin Fan coughed lightly, "Fifth Elder, please help me calm the situation."
"Of course."
Duan Qingyao nodded slightly.
"Enough."
Boom!
The light and airy voice reverberated, shaking the entire Spirit Mountain.
The ordinary visitors paying their respects to the mountain were instantly stunned, and they dared not make a sound.
Their eyes, filled with awe and admiration, turned towards him.
"Is this a cultivator?"
"So powerful!"
"I must join this immortal sect!"
At that moment, they secretly made a firm decision in their hearts.
It was then that Lin Fan looked towards the Great Elder, nodding slightly.
The Great Elder stepped forward and announced, "This is our Sect Master!"
"The Sect Master is benevolent and compassionate. He wishes to give all living beings a chance at life. Therefore, starting this year, our sect will no longer solely rely on talent when accepting disciples. Instead, we will consider destiny!"
"Those destined for our sect, even without talent, can cultivate here."
"Those not destined, despite exceptional talent, will not be accepted into our sect."
"This news, some may have heard, and some may not. But at this moment, I need to make it clear to all of you."
"Therefore, this year's assessment will be different from the usual ones."
"You will need to stay in the square for three days. After three days, there will be a result."
"During this period, food and accommodation will be provided by our sect."
"Do you understand?"
Boom.
The crowd burst into an uproar.
Everyone was shocked.
"It's true!"
"Then, do I also have a chance to join the immortal sect?"
"Silence! Be careful not to anger the cultivator."
"..."
Seeing this, the Great Elder spoke again, "During this time, you are free to move around and chat. As for identifying those destined for our sect, you need not worry."
"We will make the final decision."
"Yes, Immortal Elder."
The crowd was in an uproar, with some responding and others babbling in excitement.
At this moment, the Second Elder stepped forward, "Those with the surnames Xiao, Ye, Shi, and Lin, step forward."
The crowd was taken aback but quickly reacted, and more than ten people with these surnames hurriedly stepped forward.
Several elders smiled bitterly, following the rules set by the Sect Master, these surnames were to be given priority for admission. But now, they couldn't accept so many.
However, with priority, it doesn't necessarily mean they must be admitted, right?"
Just then, another voice spoke, "Those who have survived great calamities three times or more, and whose unmarried wives have mysterious backgrounds, step forward."
The crowd quieted down, but no one stepped forward.
"Those who have been divorced, with parents mysteriously disappeared, those who were once geniuses but are now disabled, step forward."
Still, no one moved.
Obviously, no one met the requirements.
But these questions left them all bewildered.
Just as they were about to inquire further, Wu Xingyun spoke up, "Alright, you all can do as you please."
The crowd exclaimed, "Huh?"
Well, that's it?
They were puzzled, but still held on to some hope.
Some struggled to remain calm, some restrained themselves, some deliberately showed off, and some put on an act, all hoping to gain some attention.
The complexities of life, on full display.
The Great Elder waved his hand, creating a soundproof barrier, and looked at the bustling crowd, sighing, "I've never observed life's intricacies so closely before, it's truly..."
"Some things are hard to look at." Duan Qingyao shook her head, "I had my eyes on two disciples with decent talents, but their temperament is really..."
She had wanted to accept them as disciples, but now she no longer had the heart for it.
Talent was indeed important, but without the right temperament, joining a sect might not be a good thing.
Lin Fan remained silent, but his gaze was fixed on the ten or so people from the 'Five Surnames'.
In his heart, he thought, "As expected, the protagonist template is too rare. In a crowd of tens of thousands, finding a protagonist template is like buying a lottery ticket."
"I hope they can give me some surprises."
Time passed...
No one showed impatience.
In the afternoon, grumbling stomachs could be heard.
Lin Fan spoke softly, "Please, any elder, go and hunt a few demons, bring back some meat, as promised, to provide food for these three days, we must keep our word."
"Eating demon meat can somewhat improve our physical qualities, and it won't be a wasted trip."
"I'll go." Elder Li Changshou, the Third Elder, immediately took to the air, transforming into a stream of light and flying away, eliciting gasps from the crowd.
...
Meanwhile, at Peach Blossom Sect, Five Elements Gate, and other surrounding sects' high-ranking members, all frowned.
"Why has the number of disciples coming to pay respects to our sect decreased so significantly this year?"
"Any idea why?"
"Investigate this!!!"
"Moon Grasp Sect has written slogans all over our mountain, not considering talent, but only looking at destiny?!"
"What audacity, they dare target our disciples!"
"I say they're desperate!"
"Should we teach them a lesson?!"
"Hmph, let them enjoy themselves for now, and when this batch of new disciples gradually adapts, we'll bring them to our sect together, so they can witness the grandeur of a true sect, not some dogs and cats, can be called a sect."
"Yes, and after they settle in, we'll give them a few days off, let them return to their hometowns, and spread the word of our sect's might, naturally, more disciples will come next year."
"Brilliant!"
Many sects were quite displeased.
You dare steal our disciples, and right under our noses? We'll wait until we're done with our current business, then we'll deal with Moon Grasp Sect~
And over at Moon Grasp Sect, a campfire was already lit, a huge demon was roasting, making sizzling sounds, and everyone was so captivated that no one spoke a word, their 'sweat' dripping from the corners of their mouths...
(End of Chapter)
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