Chapter 713: Moral Standards Still Need to Decline

Ye Lin's expression turned incredibly strange as he listened.

He had originally run from the Immortal Cloud Sect to the Joyous Union Sect to act as a mole.

Now, the Joyous Union Sect wanted to send him back to a righteous sect to act as a mole again.

Is this really a double agent situation?

"Does the Joyous Union Sect not have the qualifications to participate in the Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition?" Ye Lin asked.

"We do, but the Joyous Union Sect hasn't participated in a long time," Pei Jiuye shook his head.

"Why is that?" Ye Lin asked, puzzled.

"Ahem, you know how it is. The reputation of our Joyous Union Sect isn't particularly good, so many righteous sects view us as a thorn in their side."

"Every time Joyous Union Sect disciples appear at the Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition, they are basically besieged by disciples from numerous righteous sects."

"As time went on, the Joyous Union Sect stopped enjoying participating in such events."

As Pei Jiuye spoke, he coughed twice, clearly feeling a bit guilty.

He was being quite tactful; the actual situation was that sometimes, if they spoke too loudly, even the Hall Masters and Elders leading the Joyous Union Sect group would be besieged.

The high-EQ way to put it was that they didn't like participating; the low-EQ way was that they didn't dare to, because they would get beaten up if they went.

However, Ye Lin understood, and he had even extracted the key information.

They would be besieged.

Bang!

Ye Lin suddenly slammed the table in anger, giving Pei Jiuye a fright.

"How can this be? I am a person of the Joyous Union Sect in life, and I shall be a ghost of the Joyous Union Sect in death! I cannot go to other sects to act as a mole!"

"Elder, do demonic sects have no human rights? Are demonic disciples destined to be bullied?"

"No! I will win back the Black Jade Heaven-Mending Ointment as a disciple of the Joyous Union Sect!"

Pei Jiuye was silent for a moment before speaking to persuade him.

"Don't be foolish. You need to reach at least the top three to have a chance at getting the Black Jade Heaven-Mending Ointment. Your chances would be much higher if you joined a major righteous sect. If you appear at the Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition as a member of the Joyous Union Sect..."

Pei Jiuye did not continue, but instead changed the subject.

"The demonic path has always been something everyone shouts to attack."

"Just because it has always been this way, does that make it right?"

Ye Lin's tone was very light, but those seven light words left Pei Jiuye's heart and mind shaken.

Indeed, just because it has always been this way, does that make it right?

"But... we are the demonic path!"

"So what if we are the demonic path? Are the righteous sects born with a higher status?"

Ye Lin rose in revolt.

"Humans are born to human mothers, and demons are born to demon mothers. Everyone is born of a father and mother; why should the demonic path be discriminated against?"

A look of confusion appeared on Pei Jiuye's face.

It seemed like something wasn't quite right.

At this moment, Ye Lin grasped Pei Jiuye's hand, his gaze sincere and burning.

"Elder Pei, rest assured. I, Ye Xiehong, keep my word. I will definitely help you win back the Black Jade Heaven-Mending Ointment!"

Pei Jiuye took a deep breath and then said in a deep voice.

"If you have truly decided this and are confident, then I will personally lead the team for this Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition!"

"Many thanks for your understanding, Elder Pei. Oh, right!"

Ye Lin hurriedly added.

"Of course, for the sake of stability, I think we should hedge our bets! While the Joyous Union Sect participates in the Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition, I will go undercover in a righteous sect. That way, we have two chances! Won't the Black Jade Heaven-Mending Ointment be within our grasp?"

"What do you intend to do?" Pei Jiuye asked.

"Elder Pei, please look!"

"Forbidden Technique: One Qi Transforms into Three Purities!"

Ye Lin released a clone.

"This clone is identical to me in both strength and appearance. As long as you take care of it, Elder Pei, my true self can go infiltrate a righteous sect as a mole!"

"It has been hard on you."

Pei Jiuye nodded.

He could naturally see that Ye Lin was preparing to use him, and the Black Jade Heaven-Mending Ointment would likely not be used on him.

But what did that matter? The demonic path prioritized profit; everyone was just using each other anyway.

As long as Ye Lin could truly help him resolve his heavenly tribulation, Pei Jiuye was willing to be used.

Of course, if he couldn't resolve it, then Pei Jiuye would naturally let Ye Lin see his own methods!

"Have you decided which righteous sect to infiltrate?" Pei Jiuye asked.

"The Immortal Cloud Sect! I think the Immortal Cloud Sect is quite good. They are strong enough, and they are far enough from the Joyous Union Sect that I won't be easily suspected," Ye Lin said with a smile, scratching his head.

"Mm, rest assured. Just let me know when your true self leaves the sect, and I will definitely take good care of your clone," Pei Jiuye nodded.

From Pei Jiuye, Ye Lin also gained a general understanding of the current situation of the Joyous Union Sect disciples.

Among the disciples of the four halls of the Joyous Union Sect, the strongest individuals under five hundred years of bone age were:

Joyous Greed Hall, Thousand-Faced Succubus, Qu Hongxiao.

Bone-Eroding Hall, Rouge Gu Maiden, Yin Luosha.

Evil Mirror Hall, Human Cauldron, Su Xiaojiu.

No-Thought Hall, Heart-Severing Sword Master, Bai Li.

These four were the strongest individuals in their respective halls among the Joyous Union Sect disciples.

Among them, the strength of the Heart-Severing Sword Master, Bai Li, was the most terrifying. Her cultivation had already reached the second phase of the Seven Phases of Spirit, the Soaring Realm!

Soaring straight up ninety thousand miles.

Once a cultivator reached the Soaring Realm, they could travel between heaven and earth using their own cultivation without the aid of any magical treasures or divine abilities, covering ten thousand miles in a single thought.

Bai Li was also the only person in the Soaring Realm among disciples with a bone age of less than five hundred years.

Whether it was the Thousand-Faced Succubus Qu Hongxiao, the Rouge Gu Maiden Yin Luosha, or the Human Cauldron Su Xiaojiu, they were all still stuck in the Cave-Mystery Realm.

If Ye Lin wanted to represent the Joyous Union Sect in the Eastern Profound Sect Grand Competition, he first needed to make a name for himself among the Joyous Union Sect disciples.

Otherwise, even if he were recommended to participate, he would not be able to command respect among the disciples.

"I understand!"

Ye Lin nodded.

"By the way, Elder Pei, where are the living souls, blood, and corpses you collected?"

"They are all here."

Pei Jiuye returned the Ten Thousand Soul Banner he had previously been given to Ye Lin and took out several storage rings.

"The righteous path has been investigating strictly lately, so I only killed a few tens of thousands. It's a bit low; I hope you don't mind."

When Pei Jiuye said this, his face was full of self-satisfaction.

Slaughtering tens of thousands of people with a casual strike and still being able to retreat unscathed—besides him, the Blood-Hand Human Butcher Pei Jiuye, who else would dare to do such a thing?

"Oh, it is indeed quite low. But it's fine, you did your best. Don't be discouraged; try harder next time."

Ye Lin was a bit disappointed. He had thought that in half a month, Pei Jiuye would have at least killed hundreds of thousands or millions, but he hadn't expected it to not even reach six figures.

It seems the moral standards of the Longevity Continent still need to decline further.

Pei Jiuye: "......"