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Chapter 8: Brainwashing
Chapter 8: Brainwashing
The next morning, Lin Fan opened his eyes and stood up.
Crack! Crackle! Pop!
His bones crackled, his gaze sharp as lightning, and his aura vibrant as a rainbow.
"Essence Condensation Realm... Third Level!"
"In less than a day, she's broken through a minor realm. If it were my talent, I might not have been able to achieve this in a day, or even in a month, half a year, or a year!"
Breaking through wasn't just about absorbing Primordial Energy at a faster rate. That was just one aspect.
Additionally, one must consider the 'limit' and 'bottlenecks'. With exceptional talent, one might not encounter any bottlenecks before reaching a certain realm, passing through them as naturally as eating and drinking.
Lin Fan's previous talent certainly didn't allow for such a possibility, but Xiao Ling'er's talent was truly remarkable.
He sighed with mixed emotions, feeling incredibly fortunate that he had made the right decision.
So what if the rules were unconventional?
As long as they worked, that was all that mattered!
"Calm down, calm down!"
"I am now the Sect Master."
Lin Fan gradually calmed down. "Let's go see Xiao Ling'er and take her to choose a cultivation technique."
As he was about to leave, he intended to bring Wu Xingyun along, but the Five Elders were idle and curious. They wondered why Lin Fan had established such chaotic rules, and even more so, why he had chosen Xiao Ling'er without hesitation. So, they followed along.
Lin Fan didn't refuse.
It wouldn't affect anything, and perhaps it would make her feel the importance of the Sect.
This was great!
...
"Master!"
"Elders, good morning."
Xiao Ling'er was washing up and, seeing Lin Fan and the others, hurriedly greeted them.
"Good morning."
Lin Fan smiled and nodded. "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Yes, much better than sleeping under the open sky and on the ground all this time." Xiao Ling'er replied sincerely.
These days, she had been wandering, dodging from one place to another, unable to get a decent night's rest.
The previous night was the most peaceful sleep she had in months.
"It's good that you're accustomed to it."
"Then let's go to the Scripture Repository and choose a cultivation technique suitable for you. After all, very soon..."
Lin Fan's words trailed off.
"What?!"
Suddenly, Wu Xingyun's exclamation made Lin Fan turn around. "Second Elder?"
"You..."
The Second Elder acted as if she hadn't heard, her lips parted in surprise, and her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Ling'er. "You?! Are you at the Open Profound Ninth Level?!"
"How... how is that possible?!"
She was shocked!
Su Xinghai and the other three Elders also reacted, sensing her cultivation, and they were all astonished.
"She's really at the Open Profound Ninth Level?!"
They were dumbfounded.
Wasn't she at the Open Profound Third Level yesterday?
How could she progress so quickly?
Moreover, she had clearly regressed in her cultivation before. Shouldn't it be more difficult for her to cultivate now? How could she have such a freakish speed?
Even the so-called geniuses, progressing from the Open Profound Third Level to the Ninth Level, would take at least half a year.
This... this girl... had only taken a day, or even less than a day?
"Heavens... Heaven's Pride?!"
Li Changshou's heart raced, and he blurted out a few words.
She had surpassed the realm of geniuses; she was Heaven's Pride, the Heaven-Chosen One!
This was hard to believe because they had all seen her the day before and hadn't realized how exceptional her talent was.
"Could it be that she's blocking our probing?!"
After all, they were 'old fellows' who had seen a lot and quickly figured out what was going on.
If that were the case, then Xiao Ling'er was definitely not ordinary.
A Heaven's Pride, or even a freakishly talented individual, had been hiding her abilities, even smearing mud on her face yesterday.
There was definitely a big secret behind her.
They were extremely shocked.
But what shocked them even more was how Lin Fan had discerned her talent. Or, perhaps, it was those new disciple rules...
On the surface, each rule seemed wilder than the last, with no apparent connection or logic between them. Yet, Lin Fan had relied on these rules to select this Heaven's Pride disciple!
If they were honest with themselves, if it had been up to these old fellows to choose, there was no way they would have picked someone like Xiao Ling'er.
Now, it seemed they had it all figured out, but could they have seen this coming?
Mumbling to oneself?
What's wrong with someone muttering to themselves? It's their business! Who cares if they put mud on their face?
The only thing they care about is talent, but Xiao Ling'er had blocked their probing. Despite her cultivation, her progress appeared average, yet everyone could tell she had been cultivating for at least eight years.
Eight years, and she had even dropped a realm, making her cultivation journey even more challenging.
Who would choose this path?
It was the kind of embarrassment no one would give a second glance.
But Lin Fan, with his unconventional new rules, had managed to single her out from the crowd.
And his judgment proved to be right!
How could she possibly possess the caliber of Heaven's Pride?
How could such an unconventional rule accurately find that one grain of gold in the vast desert?
On what basis?
We're completely baffled, Sect Master!
The Five Elders were dumbfounded, their eyes shifting between Xiao Ling'er and Lin Fan, their minds buzzing in disbelief.
At this moment, they were ecstatic.
But more than that, they were shocked and incredulous.
And what stunned them even more was Lin Fan's calm demeanor.
He had known all along?
Otherwise, he wouldn't be this composed!
So, the Sect Master was the most astonishing one after all.
A thousand-mile horse is common, but a sage who recognizes them is not.
Hmm, perhaps it was... a coincidence?
...
They were utterly astounded.
But Lin Fan was prepared, and so was Xiao Ling'er.
Having witnessed Xiao Ling'er's talent firsthand, Lin Fan was well aware of just how extraordinary her talent was.
Xiao Ling'er, knowing her current realm, naturally understood their shock. She smiled gently and said, "Elders, your words are too kind."
"The environment in Moon Grasp Sect is exceptional, so my cultivation speed is faster than most," she explained.
The Elders felt a bit embarrassed by her words.
The environment in Moon Grasp Sect...
"As for cultivation techniques, Master, I have my own technique, and it suits me perfectly. So, may I not change it?" she asked.
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder started to speak, "You may think your technique is good, but our Moon Grasp Sect..."
"Grand Elder," Lin Fan interrupted, gesturing for him to stop.
"Since you have your own opinions, you may naturally follow them," Lin Fan continued.
"Follow me. I'll take you to claim your cultivation resources."
...
Inside the Sect's treasure trove.
The remaining resources were not few, but they only appeared abundant.
Xiao Ling'er didn't show any signs of disdain. But the next moment, Lin Fan pointed to the spirit stones, pills, materials, and various other resources, speaking calmly, "You can freely use all the resources here without any restrictions."
"All of it... for me?" Xiao Ling'er asked, her beautiful face filled with disbelief.
The Sect's treasure trove was completely open to her?
"Yes!"
"Although Moon Grasp Sect has declined, we never skimp when it comes to cultivating disciples. We will give our all."
"As long as a disciple needs it, as long as... we can provide it."
Pat, pat.
Lin Fan gently patted Xiao Ling'er's shoulder, looking at her still-astonished face, and said, "As a part of the Sect, you naturally can enjoy these benefits."
"The Sect doesn't belong to me or any individual.
"It belongs to all of us."
Finishing his words, Lin Fan didn't wait for her response and led the Elders, who were still in a daze, away.
Only Xiao Ling'er was left, facing the treasure trove alone.
After a long while, Xiao Ling'er murmured, "Master, he... he's extraordinary!"
"His strength is remarkable!"
The aged voice replied, "Such prowess is awe-inspiring."
"You must cultivate diligently and not let his expectations down."
"With this Sect, your early cultivation journey will be smooth and unhindered."
"And in the future..."
"Remember to give back to the Sect!"
"Definitely!"
(End of Chapter)
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