The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 503: White Zebra! Sharing! White Zebra x2 (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 503: White Zebra! Sharing! White Zebra x2 (Part 1)

Chapter 503: White Zebra! Sharing! White Zebra x2 (Part 1)

December 8, 2024

Duan Cangqiong was taken aback.

In his mind, he wondered why they were discussing such a trivial matter.

"I didn't open it in front of you to save face, although I never intended to open it anyway, as I didn't have high expectations to begin with."

But you're asking me to open it and consume it right now...

Isn't that shameless?

We get along so well, why do this?

Do I need to spell it out? These pills are like dirt to me, and they're not as fragrant as a stewed eight treasures chicken. It's so emotionally damaging!

This this this...

What were you thinking?

"This..."

"I'm currently fishing with He Qiang, and it might not be appropriate to take a pill now."

He subtly refused.

However, Lin Fan was quite clever. He knew that He Qiang was afraid of losing face and didn't intend to open or consume the pill. He probably just accepted it to save face.

But how could this be?

If you don't open it, how would you know how much effort I put in?

If you don't open it, how would you know the pill refinement skills of our Moon Embrace Sect?

Are you kidding me?! Perhaps he thought that Lin Fan was only a mediocre pill refiner, working hard for so long only to refine an ordinary pill, and there's only one of it?

But... I need to explain this to you~!

Lin Fan smiled, "You're so kind, always considering us juniors."

"However, this pill is quite unique. After taking it, there won't be any abnormal reactions, and there's no need to retreat for cultivation. So, it's better to take it now."

No need for cultivation or abnormal reactions after consumption?

What kind of pill is this?

Could it be a candy bean?

Duan Cangqiong was speechless.

For cultivation pills, even if they match the cultivator's realm, or even one or two realms lower, as long as the quality is high, cultivators often need to cultivate for a while after taking them to absorb the pill's properties and prevent waste.

Emotionally...

This isn't a cultivation pill?

But there's no abnormal reaction at all, what kind of pill is this?

For a moment, Duan Cangqiong couldn't understand.

But seeing Lin Fan's expectant expression, which didn't seem fake, he couldn't refuse again.

Just then, He Qiang, the 'middle-aged man', smiled, "Duan Lao, my master's pill refinement technique is very powerful, maybe even stronger than my senior sister."

"In this matter, listen to him, and you won't go wrong."

He Qiang didn't actually know how skilled Lin Fan was in pill refinement.

But he trusted Lin Fan, knowing he wouldn't do anything reckless, and that was enough.

However, Duan Cangqiong's stern expression twitched at the corners of his mouth.

"Very powerful pill refinement technique?

Stronger than your senior sister?"

What a statement...

I've never seen your senior sister either.

How would I know how strong she is?

Besides, your senior sister is probably just at the tenth realm, right?

How powerful could she be?

However, since the conversation has gone this far, refusing now would be disrespectful and not giving face.

So, he could only nod, "Alright, I'll take it now."

He opened the jade vase.

To be honest, he had zero expectations.

He didn't mean to disrespect Lin Fan or the Moon Embrace Sect, but in the Three Thousand Worlds above, it had always been this way, with strict hierarchy and pill refinement being a technical skill.

Moreover, technique, strength, and experience were all essential.

After all, with insufficient strength, control and divine soul strength would be inadequate, and experience was even more lacking. How could one refine a good pill? So~~~

At most, he guessed it was a pill suitable for a thirteenth realm cultivator.

Pa~

The jade vase opened.

A red light shone into his eyes.

Duan Cangqiong smiled and squinted, taking a look: "()···"

"(!)!!!"

"This!!!"

"What is this???"

Holy shit!!!

Duan Cangqiong's eyes widened, and he was completely stunned, feeling his head buzzing, and for a moment, he wondered if he was dreaming!

The overwhelming immortal aura!

The undeniable force of fate and transformation...

The lingering Dao principles and divine patterns on the pill's surface, reluctant to disperse...

As if they were 'speaking' to him: Open your dog eyes!

This is no ordinary pill!!!

This is an immortal pill!!!

Duan Cangqiong was shocked, and as he struggled to lift his head, he realized his neck had stiffened at some point, and as he lifted his head, his neck made cracking sounds.

"Im-Immortal..."

"Immortal Pill?!"

He couldn't believe it.

Holy shit, this was an immortal pill!

This wasn't just about refinement difficulty; every step from gathering materials onwards was incredibly challenging. Even for a fifteenth realm pill refiner, refining an immortal pill was no easy feat.

It required extensive preparation.

And one had to consider the possibility of failure.

Therefore, every immortal pill was invaluable. Even an Immortal King might not have a spare one, and only the top Immortal Kings might have one or two for emergencies, to save their lives in unexpected battles.

But this immortal pill was clearly not for healing.

There were even remnants of unusual fire from the refinement process.

In other words, this was freshly refined.

So...

"Σ(⊙▽⊙"a!!!

He looked at Lin Fan, his mouth opening and closing, lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a word.

Immortal pill...

He had seen one before and even consumed one once.

That was at the Endless Great Wall.

But immortal pills varied!

A fifteenth realm or even an Immortal King's refined immortal pill couldn't compare to one refined by an eleventh realm youngster.

"Huh? And how long has it been?"

From the time he mentioned pill concocting until now...

And it's done?!

His gaze fixed on Lin Fan, his expression shifting from shock to resentment.

You little!

He spoke as if he felt ashamed, saying, "I only managed to refine one." He almost wanted to comfort him, nearly adding, "It's okay. You're still young, and being able to form a pill already surpasses many others..."

But...

So this is the one pill you mentioned?

Huh?!

One Immortal Pill?!

And it's so unconventional yet so heaven-defying, and so perfectly suited for my cultivation?!

No...

Do you believe I'll spit on your face in frustration?

Is this how you play around?

Have you taken me for a fool?

Shocked!

Shocked!

Still shocked!

At this moment, Duan Cangqiong's hands trembled.

It wasn't the Life-Prolonging Pill that could extend life for nearly ten thousand years that excited him; in fact, although his lifespan was limited, it was still relative, and he could live for many more years.

But for him, nearly ten thousand years would just be like that.

It wasn't really that useful.

What truly shocked him was Lin Fan.

At most, he was just a thirty or forty-year-old, an 'infant' level among the Immortals...

And he could refine an Immortal Pill!

Moreover, he did so in such a short time, refining a pill perfectly suited for himself!

This...

No.

When did the Immortal World become so fantastical?

What the?! An eleven-realm junior?!

Is it that the world has changed, or have I, as an old man, fallen behind the times?

This...

It just feels so strange, doesn't it?

He couldn't quite understand it.

But he couldn't pinpoint the exact issue.

In any case, it was completely unrelated to cultivation.

If one had to add an adjective, perhaps 'fantastical' would be appropriate.

Finally.

Duan Cangqiong opened his mouth, unable to hide his shock, "How... did you do it?"

"What?" Lin Fan asked, feigning ignorance.

Cough~

Well, then.

When it's time to take action, take action; when it's time to show off, one can't miss this golden opportunity, right?

Otherwise, what if he gets struck by lightning?

So, he decisively put on an act.

As if he didn't know anything.

Hmm~~~

No problem.

Duan Cangqiong pressed, "I'm asking, how did you refine this Life-Prolonging Pill?"

"Well..."

"It's a bit difficult."

"I almost failed!"

Lin Fan sighed, "At that time, I first did this, then that, and finally did this and that..."

This fellow repeated what he had just said.

Duan Cangqiong: "!!!"

No, you're not going to tell me the process here, are you?!

This is still about the pill refining process, right?

Anyone can talk about the process; any pill refiner can explain it clearly, after all, who can't talk a big game?

But when it comes to actually doing it, how many can succeed?

Are you pulling my leg or what?!

Helpless, he could only think of a different question, "Alright, alright, I know how you refined it."

"But..."

"What about the materials?"

"Refining the Life-Prolonging Pill requires three types of immortal herbs and all sorts of other ingredients..."

"Where did you get the immortal herbs?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan blushed.

Asking this?

Asking this is great!

If you ask, then I can tell you; if I don't, how would you know what I went through? Our Moon Embrace Sect took many risks for this pill.

"This..."

"We bought two of the herbs, and you know our Moon Embrace Sect has considerable assets..."

Duan Cangqiong was shocked, "Didn't the Moon Embrace Sect almost exhaust its resources to buy two of the herbs?!"

"This... We had to find an alternative for the last one."

"We went to the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, and then..."

After listening, Duan Cangqiong's scalp went numb.

No wonder the Emperor Qin personally visited the Moon Embrace Sect.

"But, for us, Elder..."

"I can't accept this pill!"

Duan Cangqiong felt deeply guilty.

If it were an ordinary pill, he would have accepted it without much thought.

But this was an Immortal Pill!

Moreover, it was the pill that the Moon Embrace Sect had obtained by creating a stir, risking enmity with the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty and facing life-threatening dangers.

There was no need to mention the difficulty of refining...

Under such circumstances, how could he accept an Immortal Pill refined in this manner?

It didn't make sense.

Lin Fan understood his thoughts and immediately waved his hand, "Elder Duan, are you looking down on me and our Moon Embrace Sect?"

Duan Cangqiong quickly replied, "Of course not, it's just that..."

"No, you must accept it!"

Lin Fan's attitude was resolute. "Regarding the Immortal Palace incident, if not for Elder Duan's mediation, our Moon Embrace Sect would have likely faced annihilation."

"How can I not repay such a great favor?"

"Compared to that, a mere Immortal Pill is not enough to repay the favor."

"If you don't accept it, how can I and my disciples face you?"

"This..."

Duan Cangqiong hesitated, "But Immortal Pills are precious, and the Life-Taking Pill is one of the best among them. Regardless of one's condition, it can extend life for nearly ten thousand years. However, in my state, extending life for that long is of little use. It's better to leave it for those in need."

"There are countless ways to repay a favor. Why insist on this method?"

He truly felt unworthy of consuming the Life-Taking Pill.

The effect was there.

And it was excellent.

But it was useless for him to take it!

They were both going to die anyway, and even the renowned Dan Wang of the Immortal Realm couldn't cure it. Consuming such a precious Life-Taking Pill would be a waste of heavenly resources!

"There are indeed countless ways to repay a favor." Lin Fan chuckled, "But I, as a member of the Moon Embrace Sect, have nothing to offer but my pill refining skills, which I can proudly present."

"If you still refuse to accept it, I truly don't know how to handle this situation."

"You..."

With the conversation reaching this point, Duan Cangqiong couldn't say much more and could only accept it with a bitter smile, but he didn't consume it.

I can accept it.

You can't force me to take it, right?

I can 'keep it for later'.

As for who it will eventually be given to...

We'll see about that later.

"It's good that you're willing to accept it."

Lin Fan smiled.

But Duan Cangqiong couldn't bring himself to smile.

He felt the pill in his hand was heavier than a thousand pounds, and even he, a Fifteenth Realm cultivator, struggled to hold it.

Especially when he thought about how Lin Fan, just an Eleventh Realm junior, had created this pill...

It made the burden feel even heavier.

After a brief chat, Lin Fan departed.

Watching Lin Fan's gradually fading silhouette, Duan Cangqiong pursed his lips, feeling a bit dazed for a moment.

"This breeze..."

"It will likely blow higher and farther than I imagined."

"The future..."

"I truly want to witness it."

He muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, He Qiang was busy with his fishing rod.

At first glance, it seemed like another fishing attempt.

But He Qiang was occupied, as if he had caught something.

Duan Cangqiong was no longer surprised by this.

This young man would periodically put on such 'empty performances', and those who didn't know better might think he had caught a big fish~

Fishing was indeed a tormenting hobby.

Although He Qiang's cultivation wasn't exceptionally high, he had still achieved immortality.

An immortal, tormented by fishing.

Every day, he fantasized about catching something, so much so that he...

Hiss!

It's interesting.

...

He Qiang secretly glanced at Duan Cangqiong.

Seeing no strange expressions, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It was only because the 'system' had upgraded again that his catch was invisible to others, or else...

Duan Cangqiong might have killed him.

Because he was too 'demonic'.

Clearly, there was nothing in the water, yet he still managed to 'catch' something... Tch, tch, tch.

But this catch was strange.

It was a black petal...

Clearly abnormal.

Tomorrow, he'd find the second senior brother to 'process' it.

...

Wang Teng, He Anxia, and Tian Nu gathered together.

Wang Teng had already hinted that the law should not be transmitted lightly and that his cultivation system was unique, a secret of the Moon Embrace Sect.

He was just short of saying, "I only teach men, not women, and only those within the sect, not outsiders."

Tian Nu gradually understood.

"So, if I want to learn your invincible defense techniques, I should join the Moon Embrace Sect, right?"

Wang Teng's heart leaped with joy, but his face showed hesitation as he said, "If you think so, it's not wrong."

"But when the Moon Embrace Sect accepts disciples, we don't look at talent, only fate. Moreover, in our lineage, there's never been a precedent of accepting a demon as a disciple..."

He hesitated.

After pacing back and forth, he lowered his voice and said, "I think you can try. Whether you succeed or not, I can't say, but it's an opportunity."

"But you should also consider that if you join the Moon Embrace Sect, you must follow our sect's rules."

"Human rules are different from those of your demon race."

"And if you can't abide by them, it's better not to become a disciple to avoid future conflicts. If you break the rules, the master might have to clean up the mess..."

"What rules?"

She shook her head, "I know human rules, and I'm a rule-abiding person. How could I break the rules?"

He Anxia wanted to laugh.

What a rule-abiding person.

A rule-abiding person would focus solely on defensive techniques?

And say things like being afraid of pain.

Hiss.

Clearly an oddity among oddities!

"Are you sure you want to try?"

Wang Teng frowned, "My master isn't easy to persuade, but if you truly want to try, I can speak on your behalf. If it succeeds..."

Tian Nu grinned, "Of course, I want to try. I've traveled far and wide, and I've never seen such invincible techniques before."

"If I don't try, I won't be able to let it go."

Wang Teng asked, "Who do you want to take as your master?"

"What's the difference?"

"There's a difference, naturally!"

Wang Teng contemplated, "For example, if you take me as your master, within the rules, I can directly accept you as my disciple."

"Our sect doesn't prohibit accepting 'demon cultivators' as disciples. In other words, I can take you as my disciple, and we can inform the master afterward."

"I believe the master will consider my face and won't strongly oppose it."

"But if you want to take my master as your teacher, it's all up to luck."

He Anxia narrowed her eyes.

Wow!

I'm impressed.

Your calculations...

Even if I were still in the Gourd World, I could hear them.

Unbelievable!!!

However, Wang Teng didn't pay any attention to He Anxia.

Naturally, he understood what He Anxia was thinking, but...

He also wanted to take on a disciple.

Although Jianzi was his disciple, ultimately, he was a Sword Cultivator. While they shared the name of master and disciple, it was more of a forced relationship. In the end, they didn't share the same lineage, and Jianzi couldn't learn Wang Teng's Elemental Master System.

But this system was so powerful; could it just disappear with him?

He needed to find someone to pass it on to!

This Heavenly Maiden, with such a grand name and impressive background, was now so interested in the Elemental Master System. If he could take her as his disciple, she could help him promote and develop the system in the future!

...

The Heavenly Maiden pondered slightly, "What you said makes sense."

"However, if I were to take you as my master, could I learn the Black Hole Domain?"

Wang Teng smiled, "Of course."

"As long as you are 'one of us,' why not?"

"If you become my disciple, you will naturally inherit my teachings. Not just the Black Hole Domain, but all my techniques and spells, you can learn them all."

"For example..."

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Wang Teng raised his hand, and the bones in his body made cracking sounds. Then, a bone shield emerged from the back of his hand and solidified!

(End of Chapter)

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