Chapter 82: The One You Chose, The One You Chose

"Is that for real?"

"There can't actually be a Justice Sect, right!"

"Looking at it this way, Lin Bai is a plot NPC. As long as there is still plot involving him later, it's impossible for him to be defeated..."

"A World Walker of the Justice Sect, sounds so cool. Deng Li Buduo has hit the jackpot."

"In other words, the real way out for players in Jiamu City isn't to defeat Lin Bai, but to follow him?"

"But joining an affiliated sect always feels like being a grade lower than Deng Li Buduo and Lao Mi!"

"Which game doesn't have one or two lucky people who hit the jackpot? Who can make it to the end depends on future developments. Besides, Lin Bai didn't say he only takes one disciple. Furthermore, once you've entered the Beggar Sect, if the Chief is incompetent, it's normal for them to abdicate and yield to the virtuous..."

"Everyone, turn off your livestreams. Whoever keeps theirs on is an enemy of all of Jiamu City." Gugao Laoren was the first to react, hurriedly shouting to everyone in the team.

He was not a stubborn person.

The retreat path provided by Lin Bai allowed him to see a new direction; it turned out that it was impossible for a game to start with a hellish beginner village.

Although there were some mistakes at the beginning, at least his judgment was correct...

Lin Bai possessed too many Skills, and he might also be carrying the identity of a World Walker of the Justice Sect.

For such a powerful NPC to want to recruit them was equivalent to joining a high-level sect ahead of players in other beginner villages.

If you can't beat them, join them.

What deep hatred could there be between players and NPCs?

If I can learn high-level Skills, you could stab me in the back one moment, and I could still smile and accept a quest from your hands the next...

A player's competitors have always been other players.

In order to fight for rankings and resources, players are capable of anything.

So.

Lin Bai's arrangements for them could not be publicized. The gameplay of this game was different from others after all; it was better to be cautious.

If those watching the livestream found out, who knows what kind of sniping might come.

The current level was just right. Lin Bai had pointed out a direction for the players in Jiamu City, which could attract new players to join without revealing too many secrets.

Lao Mi looked at Lin Bai strangely. From the moment the two met, Lin Bai's identity had been constantly changing: a down-and-out man from a family of fortune-tellers, the shopkeeper of Kitchen God Rice Divination, a conspirator secretly competing with the City Lord, and now, a World Walker of the Justice Sect...

His identity and Martial Art were like being shrouded in layers of mist; new ones could pop out at any time, and he couldn't guess which one was real.

Perhaps.

This is the real plot NPC!

The day the mystery surrounding Lin Bai is unraveled, perhaps it will finally be clear whether he is a good person or a villain.

At that time, it should be when the players make their choice!

Subconsciously, Lao Mi hoped more that Lin Bai wasn't some World Walker of the Justice Sect, but a sinister and vicious big BOSS.

In that case, when the Beggar Sect grew strong, he, as the Chief Beggar, would give a shout, gather all the players, and uphold justice for the people of the world...

Lao Mi had even imagined the scene that was destined to happen:

Surrounded by heroes, the Sword in his hand pierced through Lin Bai's chest, and drops of blood dripped from the tip of the Sword.

Lin Bai knelt before him, his whole body stained with blood, looking at him with desperate and conflicted eyes: "Why? Why is it you?"

He himself would look back at him with equally conflicted but firm eyes: "I'm sorry, I didn't want this either. Everything is for the common people, everything is for justice..."

To have the puppet brother he fostered be killed by his own hand—that would be a true classic that would last forever. Maybe the Game Company could even make it into a promotional video...

Hahaha!

Thinking of the exciting part, a smile hung on the corner of Lao Mi's mouth, and drool was about to flow out.

Watching Lao Mi, who had suddenly turned into an idiot, Gengmi bumped him with his arm and private-messaged: "What are you doing? Just because Lin Bai stuffed so many players in, you don't have to be this happy! Do you have the ability to control them?"

Lao Mi came back to his senses and glanced at Gengmi: "I think I've guessed the plot. I'll tell you when no one is around..."

Sure enough.

Anyone in Jiamu City who gets involved with Lin Bai hits the jackpot!

It's a pity that the guys Lin Bai has his eyes on don't seem to have enough brains.

NPCs really do have flaws.

Gugao Laoren swept a disdainful glance at the two of them and said, "Shopkeeper Lin, as far as I know, the Beggar Sect is currently just an empty shell of a sect, with only two or three kittens inside, and it doesn't even have its own exclusive Martial Art!"

Realizing the terrifying nature of the AI intelligence, Gugao Laoren decided to treat him as a real person. Since Lin Bai set a trap to make them join the Beggar Sect, he naturally had to fight for his own interests.

Running back from the Resurrection Point, Deng Li Buduo saw Lin Bai's layout and couldn't help but realize that the matter of the poisoned tea had been exposed from the very beginning.

At the thought of being played around by Lin Bai like a monkey, his face felt a bit hot. But now, he couldn't care about that much. He looked at Lin Bai nervously, fearing that Lin Bai would say he would pass on Martial Art to the Beggar Sect.

"You can rest assured about this; I have already arranged it for you," Lin Bai smiled. "Troubled times are coming, and one cannot stand without martial strength. I have already signed agreements with several hall masters, and they will send instructors into the Beggar Sect to teach you martial arts..."

Deng Li Buduo breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that it wasn't Lin Bai personally teaching the Martial Art.

Seeing Gugao Laoren's slightly disappointed expression, Lin Bai continued, "Of course, as a protector sect of the Justice Sect, you naturally cannot keep using other people's martial arts. After observing you for some time, I will pass on some Justice Sect techniques to you based on your Contribution Points and Loyalty."

Whoosh!

The players were in an uproar.

Tie Tou Xian tore off the mask on his face, stepped out from the crowd, and said excitedly, "Shopkeeper Lin, do you remember me? During the day, you said you wanted to take me as a disciple, and you also said my aptitude was much better than that stupid disciple of yours. I wonder if I still have this opportunity?"

Deng Li Buduo glared at the two of them.

"Shopkeeper Lin, there's me too." Wo Bu Shi Xiao Hao followed and walked out.

It would be a bastard not to take an opportunity; it's clear that everyone is going to join the Beggar Sect, so why shouldn't they be able to advance further?

What need is there for face when playing a game?

Haven't you seen that even an idiot like Deng Li Buduo can be a Disciple of Lin Bai!

Gugao Laoren turned his head to look at the two lackeys in his team, vaguely realizing where the plan to push the BOSS this time had leaked from; there were too many pig-teammates.

"There is an opportunity." Lin Bai felt the resentment of Deng Li Buduo and decided to give him some pressure. He glanced at the two people who had stepped out from the crowd and smiled, "The Justice Sect is inclusive. Excellent talents have always emerged from the protector sects to become official Disciples within the sect."

Of course, the premise is that one is excellent enough.

I have always appreciated the aptitude of you Heavenly Descended, which is why I spared no effort in laying out plans to bring you into the Beggar Sect, and I didn't even mind your hostility toward me.

But to be honest, your assassination attempt this time was full of holes; in my eyes, it was like a joke. When you grow up, I will naturally consider the matter of taking you as Disciples!"

"Wait and See isn't excellent enough either!" I Am Not a Small Account asked unwillingly, "He poisoned you today too."

Deng Li Buduo said nothing sheepishly; he had indeed used poison. Even if Lin Bai had known about it long ago, he had still used poison, and there was simply no washing that away!

"Little Deng's matter is because I was blind." Lin Bai was silent for a moment, decided to give Deng Li Buduo a way out, and said, "However, the Justice Sect has no abandoned Disciples. Once they are taken into the sect, even the worst Disciple cannot be driven out. This is the sect rule. You can hit him, scold him, or torture him, but you cannot drive him out. You must even fulfill the responsibilities of a master; teach him Martial Art when it is time to teach, and protect him when it is time to protect..."

"Why?" I Am Not a Small Account asked.

Lin Bai turned his head to look at Deng Li Buduo and shook his head, saying: "Excellent Disciples are used to promote the sect and win glory for it. Terrible Disciples are used to warn oneself."

Everyone makes mistakes.

When you take in a terrible Disciple and see him, a voice will inevitably ring in your heart: this is who you chose, you chose, you chose.

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. The Disciple you chose yourself must be taught, no matter how stupid they are.

Over time, your eye for people will become more and more precise, because you will definitely avoid making similar mistakes again..."

The players were in an uproar.

Even the NPCs present cast sympathetic glances at Deng Li Buduo.

Fuck!

That's not what you said to my face!

Deng Li Buduo's whole body trembled, and his face turned bright red in an instant. Was this his true Positioning in Lin Bai's heart?

The mindset he had worked so hard to build collapsed with a crash at this moment.

Delete the account!

This game is unplayable!

【Resentment from Deng Li Buduo; +1+1+1】

"..." I Am Not a Small Account glanced at Wait and See and suddenly stopped being jealous of him.

Lin Bai looked at the dejected Deng Li Buduo and comforted him: "Little Deng, don't be too sad. Over the past ten thousand years, there have been many people in the Justice Sect like you. Some, after learning the truth, had their Dao Heart collapse and never recovered, while others turned over a new leaf and became new people. They overcame great difficulties, regained their master's recognition, and eventually became heroes of their generation."

My master, the 15th generation ancestor of the Justice Sect, was once a wicked Disciple who was not favored by his master, but that did not stop him from becoming a generation's sect leader.

A prodigal who returns is worth more than gold; a sharp Sword is honed from the grindstone. If a master is allowed to make mistakes, then a Disciple is allowed to make mistakes. Everyone has a chance to grow, and the Justice Sect never easily decides anyone's fate."

【Confidence from Deng Li Buduo; +1+1+1】

Deng Li Buduo's eyes lit up again. He cupped his hands to Lin Bai: "Thank you, Master. This Disciple will never make a mistake again."

Lin Bai smiled, looked at the players opposite again, and said loudly: "This is the rule for taking in Disciples in the Justice Sect. In the future, if any of you are lucky enough to enter the Justice Sect, you must also adhere to this sect rule. Only in this way will the Justice Sect grow stronger and stronger."

"Holy shit, this sect is awesome..."

"It really is a story-driven NPC, I love it."

"No wonder he didn't hold a grudge and accepted us into the Beggar Sect; it turns out he had enough confidence."

"Vision, this is vision."

"I swear, I must take Lin Bai as my master and become an official Disciple of the Justice Sect."

(End of chapter)