Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 37: Xiao Ling'er's Character, Return Kindness with Kindness

"It's fortunate that I was able to take first place."

Xiao Ling'er shook her head gently. "Moreover, although I am young, I understand that capturing the leader may not necessarily be a good thing for our Embracing Moon Sect."

"As the saying goes, an innocent man carries the guilt of the jewel..."

"Nonsense!"

Su Xinghai scolded sternly, "You were able to capture the leader because of your extraordinary talent and your continuous efforts in cultivation and alchemy. It is not a matter of luck!"

"As for it not being a good thing, it is the fault of the sect burdening you!"

"If our Embracing Moon Sect were still as powerful as before, who would dare to have any thoughts or opinions?"

His expression grew colder. "But you don't need to worry too much about this. Although Embracing Moon Sect has declined in recent years, us old folks are still here!"

"As long as a few of us old folks are alive, no one can harm you."

"Go and cultivate!" Duan Qingyao gently stroked Xiao Ling'er's soft hair and smiled. "The elders may speak harshly, but they have a soft heart. Don't take it to heart."

"Don't feel any pressure. It is our duty to cultivate excellent successors for the sect."

"As long as you can rise, it will be the greatest fortune."

"We old folks may be incapable and unable to do many things."

"But for the sake of the sect, we have never been afraid."

"This is not for you, but for what we firmly believe in."

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Ling'er choked up for a moment.

How could she not understand that the elders were also uncertain in their hearts?!

Although the rewards this time may not attract powerful individuals, her talent in alchemy could very well catch the attention of strong opponents!

They were all well aware of this.

Therefore, Xiao Ling'er could not simply sit back and do nothing.

Even if any of the elders were injured or killed due to her impulsiveness, she would never forgive herself.

"Phew."

She took a deep breath and then gently patted her storage bag, taking out a jade bottle and respectfully handing it to Su Xinghai. "Elder Su, this is one of the rewards from the alchemy competition, the Fifth Grade Finger Mystic Pill."

Seeing Su Xinghai glaring and about to scold her, she quickly said, "Elder Su, please don't reject it so hastily!"

"The Finger Mystic Pill is indeed valuable, but I am currently only at the Second Condensing Essence stage. I don't know when I will be able to use it. It would be a waste to have it and not use it, wouldn't it?!"

"Moreover, we all know that there will be a fierce battle soon. It would be better to make full use of it and let you, Elder Su, take it. If you can break through to the Finger Mystic stage with its help, we will have a better chance of winning."

"Furthermore, if you and the other elders were to fall, or even if the sect were to be lost, would I still have a way to survive?"

Su Xinghai's expression changed again and again.

Seeing his hesitation, Xiao Ling'er struck while the iron was hot and said, "Moreover, it's just a Fifth Grade Finger Mystic Pill. Once I reach the Third or Fourth stage, what is a mere Rank Five Fifth Grade pill? Even if it's a Ninth Grade Finger Mystic Pill, I might still be able to refine it!"

"For me, I don't even want to take such a lowly Fifth Grade pill."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the four elders became even more colorful...

This is a Rank Five pill!!!

And it's Fifth Grade!

Passing the Third Grade is already considered quite good, and Fifth Grade is already quite high-level.

We can't even afford to buy pills while we consider the sect and cultivate at the same time!

Let alone Fifth Grade, we can't even afford Third Grade pills.

And here you are, a little cultivator at the Second Condensing Essence stage, looking down on it???

Moreover, every word Xiao Ling'er said was true and reasonable, without any falsehood.

This... how can we bear this?!

The elder's lips trembled as he struggled to speak. Xiao Ling'er acted quickly and stuffed the pill into his hand, saying, "If you feel guilty, Elder, consider it a loan from me."

"In the future... I will find Spirit Medicine and materials for you," he said.

Seeing her sincerity, Su Xinghai took a deep breath and his facial twitching stopped. He said in a deep voice, "Since it has come to this, it would be foolish of me not to accept."

"In that case, I will accept this Finger Mystic pill," he said.

"In the future... I will repay you double!" he added.

"In fact, Elder, you are too polite," Xiao Ling'er said with a bitter smile. "Since I joined, all the elders have taken special care of me, especially in tirelessly searching for Spirit Medicine."

"Perhaps it is not as valuable as this Finger Mystic pill, but the bond between us is priceless!"

"Do you really think, Elder, that our camaraderie and bond are so unfamiliar to you?"

These words almost left Su Xinghai speechless.

It's not that he doesn't understand, but...

As an elder of the sect, and an old one at that, he had a bit of a "strong-willed" mentality.

Moreover, he was an upright person. In his view, it was reasonable for him to give to the younger generation, especially the outstanding ones. But for him to take something from the younger generation, what would that make him?

And besides, the Fifth Grade Finger Mystic pill was too valuable. He couldn't afford it!

But at this moment, he couldn't say a word.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling'er smiled and looked at Duan Qingyao, Li Changshou, and Chen Erzhu, saying, "You don't need to worry either. The pill furnace we obtained in this alchemy competition is quite extraordinary."

"When I have suitable Spirit Medicine, I can start refining the Grotto-Heaven pill. It may be difficult to reach the Ninth Grade, but it shouldn't be a problem for Fifth Grade and above!"

To save face for the three of them, she blinked and said, "If you feel indebted, you can exchange some materials for a Grotto-Heaven pill."

"When you three reach the peak of the Grotto-Heaven realm and need Finger Mystic pills, it will be the same."

With these words, Duan Qingyao and the others naturally had no reason to refuse and nodded immediately.

At the same time...

They secretly felt relieved.

Although they hadn't received the pills yet, but~!

At least they had experienced the feeling that only a major sect could provide.

Need pills?!

The sect provides!

And the quality is extremely high!

However, everything depends on whether they can survive this crisis...

"I won't say more. I will immediately go into seclusion and attempt to break through the Fifth Realm! Third Elder, when the Sect Master returns, tell him for me."

"Okay!" Li Changshou nodded.

Then, Su Xinghai left in large strides, entered his Cave Mansion, closed the stone door, and entered a state of cultivation.

The three elders went to inspect the formations for any flaws and then began preparing talismans and other items.

Xiao Ling'er returned to her residence, her little face still tense. She asked, "Teacher, my heart is in turmoil. What should I do?"

"Worrying will only make things worse. Embracing Moon Sect is like your own home, and that's a good thing."

"Although Embracing Moon Sect is not strong now, it has a strong sense of camaraderie. In this aspect, perhaps there are few sects in the Immortal Martial Continent that are better than Embracing Moon Sect."

Liang Danxia smiled and comforted her, "Good things will come to good people."

"What you need to do is the same as always."

"Refine pills and cultivate."

"Your early strength is the greatest help to Embracing Moon Sect."

But there was one thing Liang Danxia didn't say, only thinking to herself, "Besides, I'm here."

"It's not easy to find someone so suitable for you. How can I, an old woman, see through what even I can't..."

(End of this chapter)