Chapter 162: I Am Doing This For Your Own Good

Ahem!

Lin Bai coughed once.

Daojing, standing beside him with a dark face, raised the Wooden Tablet in his hand with extreme embarrassment; the tablet was inscribed with his rank and name, "Elder Daojing."

Afterwards.

Daokong also raised the Wooden Tablet that belonged to him.

"Yin Martial Hall Master Qinglin," "Dan Yue Room Master Qing Meng," "Ling Ri Main Hall Master Qingzheng," "Scripture Repository Main Hall Master Qingshui," "Outer Sect Main Hall Master Qinglian"……

That's right.

In order to let the players quickly distinguish the roles of the NPCs, Lin Bai had artificially made them wear their own names.

The waterfall-like scrolling of resentment in his mind let Lin Bai know that doing this was not well-received.

However.

Who cares?

Establishing his authority through small matters, letting his subordinates adapt to his way of doing things.

This is a necessary growth process for a leader; surely he couldn't go and have heart-to-heart talks with them one by one!

……

"Pfft! This is so damn user-friendly."

"I inexplicably have a familiar feeling."

"Shopkeeper Lin is forcing the game to return to its roots; facts prove that NPCs having names floating above their heads is what conforms to common sense."

"It doesn't conflict with realism; after all, they are using Wooden Tablets."

"Wherever he goes, he leaves a Flaw; Shopkeeper Lin is truly very persistent about the path of Flaws."

……

The Flying Shuttle, Sword Boat, and Floating Ship stopped on the plaza in front of the mountain gate.

The players disembarked one after another, their faces beaming with excitement; Shopkeeper Lin taking down Huilong Temple meant they had truly stepped into the Cultivation World, so there was no reason not to be happy.

……

"……Shopkeeper Lin is imposing and spirited; first he soundly defeated Huilong Temple outside Qian City, then single-handedly took down Huilong Temple in one fell swoop. Such combat power is rarely seen throughout the ages; he is truly a Dragon and Phoenix Among Men!"

"Being able to follow Shopkeeper Lin is a blessing I have accumulated over three lifetimes. If there is one person in this world I am willing to trust, it must be Shopkeeper Lin."

"Everyone hopes to meet their destined person in their best years; seeing you, Daoist, I finally understand what the best years truly are."

"Daoist, although you do not speak, I can still feel the greatness of your heart from your resolute face. You are like the whitest cloud floating above the snow-capped mountain peak, capable of bringing peace of mind to the world."

"Huaxi Furen, the first moment I saw you, your beauty occupied my heart, making me unable to sleep at night. Even if I were so poor that I only had my life left, I would still be willing to use my life to love you."

……

As soon as the players disembarked.

Lin Bai, the Daoists of Huilong Temple, and even the muddled Daoxu, Huaxi Furen, and every other named native, were simultaneously bombarded with enthusiastic flattery.

Having spent the whole day saying sweet nothings to the people around them, the players were already sick of it; having finally seen strangers, they naturally had to change their palate and add some freshness.

Once one begins practicing the Skill of "Words Manifesting into Reality," if one stops before the Skill prompt appears, all previous efforts will be wasted.

The players naturally did not want to waste the effort of a whole day and night.

After all.

Back then, Shopkeeper Lin had only sent warmth for a day and a night before entering the second stage of cultivation.

Now that it had reached the most critical moment, naturally no one was willing to give up.

As for whether this would offend Shopkeeper Lin?

Lin Bai himself was a crazy person; if the upper beam is not straight, the lower ones will be crooked.

They were practicing the Martial Art that Lin Bai had assigned; it was a proactive and enterprising behavior, and presumably, Lin Bai would not expel them from the sect over such a small matter.

As for among the players, they could use private chat.

Practicing "Words Manifesting into Reality" did not affect their communication with each other at all.

……

The Daoists of Huilong Temple had never seen such a scene; they were stunned on the spot, at a loss for what to do.

Was this the Heavenly Descended they had been longing for?

They had originally thought Lin Bai was already evil enough, but compared to the Heavenly Descended, it seemed he was still relatively normal……

Some Daoists had originally thought about seeing if they could make an issue out of the Heavenly Descended to trip Lin Bai up, but upon seeing the performance of the Heavenly Descended, they immediately abandoned this idea.

……

"Hahaha, the NPCs are all dumbfounded!"

"Shopkeeper Lin must not have guessed that all of us are practicing 'Words Manifesting into Reality'."

"It turns out that teasing intelligent NPCs is also quite fun."

"It's time to let Shopkeeper Lin experience the awkwardness of being unable to communicate with us……"

"Undercover missions and such, the plan is too slow; I really want to defect from the sect right now, following the Beggar Sect is so much fun!"

……

The players were sending warmth.

While chatting privately and laughing.

There isn't only one way to play a game; as long as it can bring them joy, they naturally do whatever makes them happy!

……

The players' private chats exposed a lot of information.

Lin Bai was also speechless at the players' bad taste; they really had no organization and no discipline, completely disregarding him!

"Lin Bai, what are they doing?" After failing to communicate with the players, Qingyu walked to Lin Bai's side with black lines on her forehead and asked.

She had dealt with Longxi and the others before, and she remembered them not being this crazy!

"Practicing!" Lin Bai looked at Lao Mi, Gengmi, and the others before him, frowned slightly, and suddenly exerted his Internal Energy, "Everyone stop your cultivation. Your cultivation method is wrong. That is not how you practice 'Words Follow the Law'. You are doing useless work; you won't succeed."

"Wrong?"

The players were instantly dumbfounded.

The sound of delivering warmth came to an abrupt halt.

"Where is it wrong?"

"Shopkeeper Lin, we have been practicing according to the method you provided!"

"No wonder there hasn't been a Skill notification all day..."

All sorts of complaints erupted at once.

Gugao Laoren looked at Lin Bai in frustration and cupped his fists helplessly: "Please, Shopkeeper Lin, teach us the correct Cultivation Method."

"The Cultivation Method is correct." Lin Bai glanced at them and smiled, "But because you terminated your cultivation at a single word from me, your hearts are not firm enough. Therefore, even if the method is correct, it is wrong. 'Words Follow the Law' tests one's state of mind most of all; those with unsteady hearts cannot master 'Words Follow the Law'."

One sentence.

Wails filled the air.

"Damn it!"

"Shopkeeper Lin, how could you do this?"

"We finally managed to persist for a day and a night, and you ruined it all with one sentence."

"It's so infuriating, I want to kill Lin Bai."

"I was wondering if it was a trap, who knew Shopkeeper Lin was actually doing it on purpose? This is so damn pit-like."

"I didn't complain just now, so that shouldn't count as an interruption, right!"

【Anger from Gugao Laoren, Lao Mi, Gengmi, Zhao Ang, Sun Lie... and others; +1+1+1...】

【Pleasure from Jiang Yuru; +1+1+】

Private chats were mixed with all kinds of complaints.

The Charging Ring on Lin Bai's wrist instantly surged with many currents, and the Negative Emotion skyrocketed by a large margin.

The Taoist priests of Huilong Temple were bewildered, having no idea what had happened!

"Shopkeeper Lin, you've gone too far..." Gugao Laoren looked at Lin Bai with a face full of grievance.

"Gone too far?" Lin Bai snorted, his face sinking instantly, "Do you remember my original intention for establishing the Beggar Sect? It was for you to act as my protective sect! But after all this time, what have you done that is beneficial to me? Outside Qian City, you were slaughtered and left in disarray? I took down Huilong Temple, and you came over to enjoy the ready-made benefits?"

"..." Gugao Laoren opened his mouth, speechless.

"If this continues, do I have to feed you and spoon-feed you too?" Lin Bai looked around at everyone, his tone stern, "Do you really think that by conquering Huilong Temple, the world is at peace? In Qian City, I have offended the five evil sects including the Blood Shadow Sect and the Canyang Sect. Do you think they will let it go? When they come to kill me, will you still follow behind me to watch the fun and enjoy the ready-made results? Not to mention that behind Huilong Temple, there is still the Heavenly Dao Sect..."

The faces of Daojing, Daokong, and the others were as black as the bottom of a pot. On the surface, Lin Bai was lecturing the Disciples of the Beggar Sect, but every word mentioning Huilong Temple was stabbing at their hearts!

What worried them even more was the fact Lin Bai was stating; the Heavenly Dao Sect was fine, as it was the sect behind them.

Even if they came, they would be there to help them.

But if the five evil sects attacked, they probably wouldn't be polite to them either. This bastard Lin Bai was dragging them into the pit together!

"Are you trying to tell me that I'm the one who caused all the trouble..." Lin Bai's gaze grew colder, "I will remind you again, don't forget your identity. You are my protective sect. What is the purpose of a protective sect? It is that no matter how much trouble I cause, you must follow behind my butt and clean it up. Otherwise, what do I need you for?"

The expressions of all the Beggar Sect Disciples were extremely ugly.

The logic was sound.

But you are an NPC, just a tool for teaching Skills and leading the plot, yet you really think of yourself as a master!

The players did not speak on the surface.

But in private chats, they had already cursed Lin Bai to the ground and were even discussing when to kill Lin Bai.

"Shopkeeper Lin, we are practicing 'Words Follow the Law' to improve our strength." Gugao Laoren defended sheepishly.

"'Words Follow the Law' relies on state of mind, on opportunity, and also contains an element of luck." Lin Bai glanced at him, "At one word from me, you became suspicious and wavered. Tell me, what will you do when you have practiced for three days, or even ten days, or a month, and still have no gains? Just like now, continue to shift the blame onto me? Rather than that, it is better to stop now; at least you will hate me a little less."

You are the founder of the Cultivation Method!

If you say it's wrong, of course we believe it deeply!

Gugao Laoren Belly-Defamated, who knew an NPC like you could be so shameless!

"Waking you up early is for your own good." Lin Bai sighed, "Not everyone can master the laws of the Heavenly Dao. If you aren't cut out for it, you might as well earnestly practice some Martial Arts you can actually master, so you can be of some use and not drag everyone down at every turn. Otherwise, when others come to attack, will you die over and over again like you did facing Qingyu in Qian City? Or will you still be shamelessly saying sweet things to your enemies when their Slaughter Blade is held to your necks..."

Damn it!

It was clearly him who interfered with our practice, so why does it feel like what he said makes so much sense!

But we are players!

Do you think saying this can stop us from pursuing hidden Skills?

The many players Belly-Defamated endlessly, becoming even more determined to persist in practicing 'Words Follow the Law'.

To the side.

Jiang Yuru suddenly saw the light. As long as one finds a way to interfere with the 'Words Follow the Law' of the Heavenly Descended at critical moments, one can both strike at their Dao Heart and indirectly interfere with them using their terrifying talent to grow.

This must be the true intention behind Lin Bai teaching 'Words Follow the Law' to the Heavenly Descended!

Zhao Ang, Sun Lie, and others silently contributed Negative Emotion to Lin Bai, lost in thought. Being interfered with by a single word from Lin Bai, their own Dao Hearts were not firm enough either!

"You have also seen that Huilong Temple has become history. From now on, this place is the Outer Sect of our Justice Sect." Lin Bai looked at the Beggar Sect Disciples and continued, "I intend to select some Disciples from the Beggar Sect to join the Outer Sect of the Justice Sect and practice Dao Method and Martial Arts. Then, based on your performance and merits, I will select those who can become Inner Sect Disciples of the Justice Sect. I hope you cherish this opportunity."

Whoosh!

The many players were in an uproar.

"Shopkeeper Lin, can't all Beggar Sect Disciples learn the Dao Method and Martial Art of Huilong Temple?" Gugao Laoren asked in surprise.

"Of course not." Lin Bai glanced at him. "If everyone learned the same Dao Method and Martial Art, then why would I bother separating the Beggar Sect and the Justice Gate? The reason for setting such a rule is simply to give you all an upward motivation. Fairness implies a lack of competitiveness, and without competitiveness, neither the Beggar Sect nor the Justice Gate will get very far. Cultivation is inherently a process of survival of the fittest!"

……

"Shopkeeper Lin is probably forgetting that players can teach Martial Arts to each other!"

"He really thinks he can control all the players."

"An NPC is just an NPC; no matter how intelligent, they won't know that players always have loopholes to exploit."

"Actually, this is a good thing for us. Shopkeeper Lin manages the Justice Gate, so the Beggar Sect will be entirely up to the players to decide, which makes doing things even more convenient. Maybe in the future, we can turn it into the number one sect in the world, working from the inside and out to overthrow the Justice Gate."

"Exactly, exactly. However, Shopkeeper Lin is right; if the Beggar Sect wants to develop, it really needs to be planned out properly. Cultivating 'Words Manifesting into Law' all at once is indeed not very appropriate."

……

Idiots!

A smile crossed the corner of Lin Bai's mouth. What I want is for both sides to develop in tandem!

One side Luck, the other side Merit!

Whichever develops well, it benefits me.

Furthermore.

You all have likely overlooked that only where I am are there good resources...

Compared to cultivation techniques, resources are more important in cultivation!

"Shopkeeper Lin, how many people should be selected for the first batch to enter the Justice Gate?" Gugao Laoren asked.

"Five hundred people!" Lin Bai glanced at him. "You and Lao Mi decide on the personnel. Once discussed, register them in a roster. Qingyu, you are responsible for arranging different masters for them, teaching them Dao Methods and Martial Arts, and letting them quickly enter and begin cultivation..."

Qingyu was stunned: "Teach the Dao Methods of Huilong Temple?"

"There is no more Huilong Temple." Lin Bai turned his head and smiled at him. "They are all Justice Gate techniques. In the future, once we conquer the Blood Shadow Sect and the others, their techniques will also be Justice Gate techniques. The Heavenly Descended have arrived in the world, and change is imminent. Only by being inclusive can we quickly develop and grow in this chaotic world!"

Is that how "inclusive" is defined?

The little hearts of Jiang Yuru and the others trembled involuntarily, and an inexplicable sense of insecurity arose.

……

The cultivation of 'Words Manifesting into Law' was forcibly interrupted by Lin Bai, and the chaotic scene suddenly became much quieter.

The players shifted their focus back to joining the outer sect of the Justice Gate.

Although they could teach each other techniques, the title of Justice Gate Disciple sounded much better than Beggar Sect!

……

Qingyu and Gugao Laoren went to the side with the players to discuss the matter of accepting disciples.

……

Jiang Yuru and the others finally found an opportunity to step forward.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Lin." Jiang Yuru greeted Lin Bai sheepishly.

"Greetings, Martial Uncle Jiang." Lin Bai looked at Jiang Yuru and greeted her with a smile.

"I dare not, I dare not; everyone can just address each other as Fellow Daoist." Lin Bai's performance was becoming increasingly fierce, and such a title was an irony to Jiang Yuru. How could she dare to accept it? She piled a smile on her face and repeatedly declined, "Qingqin should have come this time, but she is in seclusion to break through to the Golden Core, and the Beggar Sect people came to us seeking help, so I personally led the team to bring them here."

"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Jiang for your righteous assistance." Lin Bai laughed and said, "All righteous sects in the world are one family. Now, Huilong Temple has been replaced by my Justice Gate. Lin is not very familiar with the affairs of the Jianghu. If the Justice Gate wants to develop, it will still rely on the help of all of you. In the future, everyone should visit each other more often, don't you agree?"

"Fellow Daoist Lin is right. After I return to Hundred Flowers Valley and report to my sect, I will naturally bring heavy gifts to congratulate the Justice Gate." Jiang Yuru ignored the gazes of the Daoists behind her and said with a smile, "If I am not mistaken, the one standing behind you should be Daoxu Zhenren of Huilong Temple!"

"That is correct. Daoxu Zhenren appreciates me quite a bit, so he voluntarily gave Huilong Temple to me and even humbled himself to become my guard. There are not many seniors like him who support the younger generation. Lin is quite grateful to him!" Lin Bai looked at Daoxu to the side and smiled. "If it weren't for Daoxu Zhenren, Huilong Temple would likely be flowing with blood; how could it be as peaceful and tranquil as it is now..."

The corners of Daojing's and the others' mouths twitched, and they all cursed in their hearts: You clearly backstabbed my senior brother, why in the world is there such a shameless person?

This was impossible to respond to!

Jiang Yuru was stunned for a moment, then turned to the dazed Puppet Daoxu and performed a proper salute: "Daoxu Zhenren is of high integrity; Yuru admires you."

Now, Lin Bai had single-handedly caused Huilong Temple to change dynasties, and even Daoxu Zhenren had become a Puppet. Jiang Yuru had long feared Lin Bai to the extreme.

Even if she had to bite the bullet, she had to accompany Lin Bai in this awkward performance to show her intentions.

She did not know how Hundred Flowers Valley would deal with Lin Bai, but at the very least, she could not bring disaster to Hundred Flowers Valley because of her own misjudgment of the situation.

"..." Peng Ze, Sun Lie, and Zhao Ang looked at Jiang Yuru in disbelief, as if they were seeing this woman for the first time. If they had half the shrewdness of this woman, they wouldn't have made their relationship with Lin Bai so stiff!

Follow the example!

Peng Ze and the others also interrupted their cultivation of 'Words Manifesting into Law' and saluted Daoxu: "Daoxu Zhenren is of high integrity; this junior admires you."

After saying these words.

The three of them let out a sigh of relief at the same time. Regardless of whether 'Words Manifesting into Law' had any effect, their thick skin had finally been trained.

Zhao Ang suddenly understood what the "human relationships and worldly wisdom" that Senior Brother Tong asked him to comprehend really was. At this very moment, he seemed to have found the opportunity to break through to the Golden Core.

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(End of chapter)