Chapter 146: The Dragon Breath Backfired

With a single sentence, Jiang Qingqin's defenses were completely shattered, and her favorability toward Lin Bai skyrocketed. She pulled herself out of Lin Bai's embrace and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Lin Bai, although your martial arts are superb and you are clever and eccentric, you are too naive when it comes to worldly affairs. Perhaps it has to do with your long-term cultivation at the Righteous Sect. You should learn to be smarter and not trust others so easily."

Lin Bai gave a simple, honest smile: "My master says the same about me, but it's my nature; I can't change it! There's a saying that goes well: 'The foolish have foolish luck.' As for you, you shouldn't think of others so badly."

"You have no idea what she did when you were in danger!" Jiang Qingqin looked at Lin Bai and sighed softly: "My master couldn't handle those Heavenly Descended, so she wanted to invite you over to use your name to appease them, and she also wanted to learn about the nature of the Heavenly Descended from you. But I don't intend to let you go; she is just bullying you for being pure and kind. Remember, in the future, don't tell her about things concerning the Righteous Sect or those powerful secret manuals of yours. Even if you want to spread them, you must find people you can trust..."

Jiang Qingqin nagged Lin Bai incessantly, as if he truly did not understand worldly affairs.

It was no wonder; since Jiang Qingqin had known Lin Bai, everything he did had been too straightforward.

When he spoke sweet words, he simply spoke sweet words; when he confessed to Jiang Yuru, he simply confessed; when he was targeted at the recruitment fair, he spoke of killing and then killed, without considering the consequences, without a single twist or turn. It was no surprise she had this perception.

Thinking about it, that was right; normal people would consider the big picture and could never do the things Lin Bai did.

"Alright, in the future, if I have any more powerful secret manuals that need to be spread, I will only tell you," Lin Bai said, nodding as he looked at the truly naive Jiang Qingqin.

"You don't have to tell me everything, either." Jiang Qingqin laughed through her tears, "We can discuss it..."

One was faking naivety, the other was truly foolish.

Lin Bai and Jiang Qingqin chatted happily, and both sides were very pleased.

Huilong Temple.

Longxi looked at the few players brought back by Qinglin and the other, dumbfounded. Suddenly, he felt the game's deep malice toward him. Why on earth were there such stupid NPCs in the world?

Had they not seen the Beggar Sect attire they were wearing?

Why was Lin Bai so shrewd, almost calculating every move, while the NPCs he encountered were one stupider than the next?

Now, everything was exposed!

Looking at the smiling Beggar Sect Disciples opposite him, Longxi took a deep breath and tentatively sent a private message: "Friends, there are already thousands of Beggar Sect Disciples; joining the Beggar Sect won't make you stand out. Why not join Huilong Temple? Right now, there are only a few of us in Huilong Temple, and all the sect's resources can be poured into us..."

"So it was your idea?" Tie Tou Xian looked at Longxi with a strange expression, "You are digging a grave for Huilong Temple!"

"Don't you know that Sect Leader Lin took on the Five Great Sects all by himself?" Xiashan Hu said, "Who gave you the confidence that Huilong Temple can take down Sect Leader Lin?"

"Huilong Temple has over one hundred and eighty Golden Core cultivators," Longxi said indifferently, "At the time, Sect Leader Lin fought the Five Great Sects alone. If the Beggar Sect Disciples hadn't helped, he would have surely died without a burial place. If Huilong Temple kills Lin Bai, we will become famous."

"You also know Sect Leader Lin had the help of Beggar Sect Disciples. At the time, the Beggar Sect only had... let alone one hundred and eighty Golden Core cultivators, even twice that many wouldn't be scary! Longxi, take my advice: be an inside agent at Huilong Temple and defect to the Beggar Sect."

"That's right! Huilong Temple has no chance of winning," Daluo Golden Immortal said, "Besides, killing Lin Bai means you've cut off the future of three thousand Beggar Sect Disciples. So what if you become famous? Can you withstand the pursuit of three thousand Beggar Sect players? Will Huilong Temple kill three thousand Beggar Sect disciples until they quit the game just to protect you? I think you're the one who isn't thinking straight."

"Exactly," Xiashan Hu chimed in, "If you kill Lin Bai, you'll be hunted by three thousand Beggar Sect disciples; if you can't kill Lin Bai, you'll still be hunted by three thousand Beggar Sect disciples. You lose either way, so why risk your life for Huilong Temple?"

The few players spoke one after another, clarifying the stakes for Longxi, which immediately woke him up.

That's right!

Huilong Temple was a bunch of idiots; why did he have to help them deal with Lin Bai?

Just because he had learned Huilong Temple's Skills in advance?

Come to think of it.

That old guy Qingfeng had even cheated him once!

He had no real ability and was indecisive and hesitant in everything he did.

If it weren't for his fickleness, Huilong Temple wouldn't have ended up in this state today!

After a moment of silence, Longxi said: "What if we work from the inside and out? Is it possible to coordinate with Sect Leader Lin to bring Huilong Temple into our Beggar Sect's territory? That way, all the Beggar Sect Disciples can learn another set of Skills. If we succeed, we can do the same thing and take down the five evil sects. Once the entire Qian City is under our Beggar Sect's control, we can truly build the Beggar Sect into the number one sect in the world..."

Tie Tou Xian and the others looked at each other: "That's a good idea. Let's plan carefully and see how to seize Huilong Temple's assets. That would be truly becoming famous! While others are still thinking about joining sects to learn arts, we've already started slaughtering sects and stealing NPCs' Skills!"

Xiashan Hu snapped his fingers: "Right? This is the correct way to play the game. Learning Skills step-by-step is a waste of this realistic experience."

Longxi said: "We have to persuade Sect Leader Lin."

Tie Tou Xian said: "No need to worry about that. Sect Leader Lin never wakes up early for nothing; he never takes a loss if he can take advantage. Getting him on board shouldn't be a problem."

Longxi looked at the young Daoist guarding them and said: "We still have to give the old Daoists of Huilong Temple some confidence. The two old Daoists, Qinglin and Qingqing, were scared out of their wits after returning from Qian City. I strongly suspect these Daoists will eventually seek peace with Sect Leader Lin."

Beggar Sect.

Having received the message from Tie Tou Xian, Gugao Laoren could not hide the excitement in his heart and went to find Lin Bai immediately.

He saw Jiang Qingqin, who had a look of infatuation, beside Sect Leader Lin, and hesitated for a moment: "Sect Leader Lin, could you step out for a moment? I have something to report to you..."

Lin Bai glanced at him and invited Jiang Qingqin: "Internal affairs of the Beggar Sect, want to listen in together?"

"Sure!"

Jiang Qingqin didn't catch the meaning behind Lin Bai's words at all and agreed readily, not considering herself an outsider in the slightest.

Gugao Laoren's expression changed, and he said sheepishly: "Sect Leader Lin, these matters are not very convenient for Jiang Xianzi to know..."

"What nonsense are you spouting? Jiang Qingqin is the most important person in the Beggar Sect; what can't be told to her?" Lin Bai scolded, "Just say it here!"

At the same time.

Where Jiang Qingqin could not see, Lin Bai's fingers moved quietly, and he even winked at Gugao Laoren.

Gugao Laoren widened his eyes, looking helpless. Fine, you're using me to curry favor while you're flirting?

Sighing, Gugao Laoren said: "Sect Leader Lin, it is truly inconvenient. It was my lack of foresight to disturb Sect Leader Lin and the Xianzi. I will take my leave first and come back to report to the Sect Leader later!"

Saying this, he turned to leave.

Jiang Qingqin was finally not completely foolish and quickly said: "No, since it's an important matter, just say it now. It doesn't matter if I listen or not." She turned to Lin Bai and shook her head with a smile, "I told you not to be so naive; how come you haven't made any progress? Alright, you two talk. I've been here for almost a day; I'll go for a walk outside and get some air."

Once Jiang Qingqin left.

Gugao Laoren looked at Lin Bai again: "Sect Leader Lin, the Beggar Sect Disciples captured by Huilong Temple have sent word back. We have a chance to completely take down Huilong Temple and eliminate this hidden danger once and for all. I've come to ask for your opinion, Sect Leader. If you agree, I will arrange for them to execute the next step."

The Super Sect Leader System's mission was within reach!

Lin Bai's eyes lit up, and he nodded: "Nonsense, we are as close as brothers with Huilong Temple; how can we plot against them?"

"..." Gugao Laoren watched Lin Bai's actions and listened to his words, completely bewildered. What was this guy doing now?

Did he agree or disagree?

You've already wiped out two of their Golden Core cultivators, so how are you still as close as brothers?

However.

This was not the first time Lin Bai had drawn like this!

Gugao Laoren understood in an instant and asked tentatively, "Are you practicing 'Words Follow the Law' again?"

"Yes." Lin Bai gave a thumbs up and said without any psychological burden; he was completing a system task, so there was absolutely no issue with telling this lie.

"Then do you agree or disagree?" Gugao Laoren asked.

"Disagree," Lin Bai nodded and said.

Damn it!

There was absolutely no way to communicate!

【Resentment from Gugao Laoren; +1+1+1】

Gugao Laoren took a deep breath and decided to stop paying attention to what Lin Bai said, continuing on his own: "The Beggar Sect Disciples' Martial Art is not yet refined enough, and going to Huilong Temple is a bit difficult. Therefore, we have decided to use the Luring the Tiger off the Mountain strategy to trick the Daoist priests of Huilong Temple out of the mountain, and likewise trick you out of the Beggar Sect, letting them think they can kill you while you are alone. This might require you to take some risks..."

My family runs a flower shop, and I've been working non-stop for three days for Valentine's Day, then writing at night. Now that I've relaxed today, I suddenly couldn't hold on anymore; I want to sleep even while sitting. That's all for today; I've decided to go to bed early. Please forgive me, please forgive me!

(End of this chapter)