Chapter 16

"Hmm?"

Raising an eyebrow, Lin Fan looked at Yuyixian in surprise.

He never expected that the latter would suddenly say such words.

However, after seeing Yuyixian's playful expression, Lin Fan's heart stirred: "Sure enough, this guy couldn't have come to find me for no reason!"

"Passing this message to Guiling is likely just a cover for him."

"I want to see what this Yuyixian is up to!"

Thinking of this, Lin Fan immediately asked, "Why does Senior Brother say that?"

"You said before that there are five factions within the Jie Sect; if I don't join one, wouldn't it be even harder to move an inch?"

"How could that be!"

Waving his hand, Yuyixian said indifferently, "In fact, besides these five factions, there is a new faction called the Neutral Faction!"

"This Neutral Faction hasn't been established for long, but it doesn't participate in the struggles between the five factions, and it is even led by an Inner Disciple, capable of contending with those four Personal Disciples, the Three Sisters, and Zhao Gongming."

"If Junior Brother Lin Fan is interested, this brother can introduce you!"

The Neutral Faction!

Good fellow, you are also here to recruit people!

Muttering to himself, Lin Fan understood Yuyixian's thoughts and plans.

On the surface, this guy is passing a message for Guiling Shengmu, but in reality, he wants to recruit him into the so-called Neutral Faction.

And the meaning of his words just now was that it is led by an Inner Disciple; I'm afraid this person has a close relationship with him, and it is very likely Yuyixian himself.

If this is the case, this Yuyixian is truly ambitious, and even...

"Wait!"

Suddenly, a flash of brilliance appeared in Lin Fan's eyes, and a thought appeared in his mind.

Kong Xuan!

According to the original text, Kong Xuan should have already joined the Jie Sect.

Although Kong Xuan was a registered disciple in later generations, this is still the Witch-Demon Calamity period; with Kong Xuan's status, position, and potential, could he be as simple as a registered disciple?

Taking a step back, even if Kong Xuan hid himself, he must be clear about Yuyixian's actions.

Since Kong Xuan didn't jump out to stop him, doesn't that mean Yuyixian's every action is likely planned by the two of them? After all, the two were born from the same mother and born together; would their relationship really be as bad as recorded?

Thinking of this, Lin Fan had a rough idea in his heart and immediately asked calmly, "Then I wonder how many people are in the Neutral Faction? How many Inner Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples, and registered disciples are there?"

Facing the question, Yuyixian frowned.

Apparently, he did not expect Lin Fan to ask so thoroughly, but he couldn't explain such things directly.

Looking deeply at Lin Fan, Yuyixian stood up: "Junior Brother Lin Fan, my business is done, so I will take my leave."

"If you think it through, contact me."

After speaking, Yuyixian threw a jade talisman to Lin Fan and turned to walk out of the cave without hesitation.

"Respectfully sending off Senior Brother Yuyixian."

Seeing this, Lin Fan did not hesitate and quickly stood up to see him off.

After Yuyixian's figure completely disappeared, the corners of Lin Fan's mouth rose, and he thought to himself, "Interesting!"

"Not daring to say it out loud; it looks like this so-called Neutral Faction was created by the two brothers Kong Xuan and Dapeng."

"Actually contending for power with Duobao, Guiling, Wudang, Jinling, the Three Sisters, and Zhao Gongming; these two Phoenix Clan Crown Princes' goals are not simple either."

"The Mysterious Bird protects the Shang; could it be related to this matter?"

Although he had some deductions in his heart, Lin Fan did not foolishly speak them out.

As a person from later generations, what he needs to do now is to lie low! Become stronger!

Only by lying low and not being noticed can he gain enough time to improve himself.

Only by becoming stronger will he not be treated as Tang Monk meat to be divided and eaten, even if his Extreme Yang Oyster origin is exposed.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan hesitated for a moment and did not choose to go find Guiling Shengmu.

Even though the latter, as a Personal Disciple, indeed has things he needs, Yuyixian said very clearly just now that Guiling Shengmu and Jinling Shengmu are one.

In this way, the two women are definitely not as calm as they appear on the surface; in secret, they are probably already fighting, which is not a place suitable for him to lie low.

"Wudang!"

"It seems I can only place my hope in her."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Fan had to admit that he had no other choice.

Although he wanted to become stronger before associating with her, he could no longer delay in the current situation.

The Three Teachings Disciple Competition.

As an Inner Disciple, he cannot stay out of it.

Before that, he must choose a backer, someone who can protect his safety.

Duobao, Guiling, and Jinling are all unsuitable; their subordinates are numerous, and they cannot value Lin Fan's existence, and the more people he associates with, the greater the risk of his exposure, which is a losing proposition.

Only Wudang's lack of contention is known to everyone; if he joins her team, then if he participates in the Three Teachings Disciple Competition, he can completely follow Wudang.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan no longer hesitated, left his cave directly, flew out of the valley, and headed straight for Wudang's residence.

"Big Sister, it seems Junior Brother Lin Fan will not join us."

Not far away in the valley, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao walked out of their cave.

Watching Lin Fan leave, Qiongxiao said thoughtfully, "Yuyixian seeing him just now was probably also recruiting him!"

"Hmph, this guy is too ignorant."

"We brought him here, and even gave him such a good cave, yet he doesn't have a shred of gratitude!"

Bixiao said indignantly, and she also had some opinions about Lin Fan in her heart.

"Alright, Second Sister, Little Sister!"

Seeing this, Yunxiao immediately spoke to soothe them: "If he doesn't join us, that is his personal choice."

"Moreover, his cultivation is too low, and he doesn't have much value himself."

"Added to Senior Brother's threats and Senior Sister Wudang's recruitment, he naturally has no reason to join us!"

Speaking of this, Yunxiao seemed to think of something and looked at Bixiao beside her: "Bixiao, go to the Outer Sect Disciples' residence and inform Big Brother about this!"

"Tell Big Brother that although Lin Fan did not choose to join us, he was brought back by Master himself, and his previous actions were not simple, so our people should not make things difficult for him!"

"Yes, Big Sister!"

Rolling her eyes, Bixiao agreed without hesitation.

Immediately after, she also performed an escape technique, riding the clouds and mist to fly away toward the outside.

"Big Sister, you know Little Sister won't be that honest."

Watching Bixiao's departing back, Qiongxiao hesitated to speak: "She will probably add fuel to the fire, and by then, Big Brother might~"

"No matter!"

Waving her hand, a flash of brilliance shone in Yunxiao's eyes, and she murmured, "Doesn't Second Sister want to know why Master treats this little Junior Brother Lin Fan so differently?"