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

Chapter 6: Xiao Ling'er, the One Who Talks to Herself

"Delicious!"

"So fragrant~!"

"Ah ah ah, I'm freaking eating."

Everyone ate voraciously, devouring the food like wolves and tigers.

Monsters absorb the essence of the sun and moon, as well as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, to cultivate themselves. Even the lowest-level Monsters have been nourished by spiritual energy, so their taste and texture are naturally incomparable to ordinary livestock.

Most of those who come to Embracing Moon Sect to become disciples are ordinary people with average backgrounds, and not many of them have eaten Monster meat before.

Moreover, the Elders themselves took action, and these Monsters were at the second and third realms. The "essence" in their flesh and blood is simply too precious for ordinary people.

They wished they could swallow their tongues.

In the end, their stomachs were bulging, but they still felt unsatisfied.

"So this is what a celestial sect is like? It's really extravagant."

Unable to eat anymore, they were filled with emotion.

"Only Embracing Moon Sect, right? I heard that other sects are very arrogant and treat us like ants, completely ignoring us... Unlike Embracing Moon Sect, not only do they provide us with food and drink, but they also give us Monster meat like this. I feel like my strength has increased a lot!"

"Hiss, in that case, Embracing Moon Sect is truly a paradise for immortals! This is the demeanor of immortals."

"I wonder if I have a chance to join the sect. If I do, it would be a great fortune in my life."

"Even if I can't join the sect, when I go back this time, I will definitely describe the goodness of Embracing Moon Sect to my fellow villagers and let them all come and try it. Who knows?"

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Listening to their conversation, Elder Duan Qingyao couldn't help but smile. "Just now, I didn't understand why the Sect Master would take care of their food and specifically ask them to hunt Monsters. But now, it seems that I was too narrow-minded."

"Put yourself in their shoes. By doing this, we can win their hearts. With their hearts won, at least there won't be too few people coming to worship the mountain next year!"

"Perhaps the people in the mountains and countryside don't have many exceptionally talented individuals, but with more people, there will always be a slight chance."

Lin Fan shook his head. "You can't say that. It's not about being narrow-minded."

Duan Qingyao thought Lin Fan was trying to comfort her.

But the next second, he said, "It should be said that their perspective is too limited."

Duan Qingyao's smile froze.

The other four Elders couldn't help but suppress their laughter.

"Hunting Monsters at the second and third realms is just a casual task for the Elders, but it can make them grateful and spread our reputation. Why not do it?"

"Those big sects don't need to care about these details. They have plenty of talented individuals to choose from. But we, Embracing Moon Sect, don't have that qualification."

Details determine success or failure!

In Lin Fan's opinion, Embracing Moon Sect didn't have a choice at all.

Moreover, what's wrong with the people in the mountains and countryside? As long as there is "fate," right?

Besides, they don't have much knowledge, so they won't think that Embracing Moon Sect is inferior. After all, compared to their hometown, Embracing Moon Sect is still a "heavenly place."

Reputation is a good thing.

"Details?"

The Elders fell into contemplation.

Before this, it seemed... they had never paid attention to these things?

What details were there?

It was just following the rules.

Isn't everyone like this?

Test talent, assess character, and then accept them as disciples.

The only difference is that each sect has slightly different assessment methods, that's all.

Who would care about these details?

But over the years, they had never taken the time to think about it. The reason those big sects were arrogant was because they had the qualifications to be arrogant. Even if they didn't do anything, those big families and talented individuals would still rush to worship the mountain.

But what about Embracing Moon Sect???

Seeing them silent, Lin Fan also sighed inwardly.

They can't even live happily, yet they still want to have such high standards...

You're just a mediocre university, but you still want to follow the same process as Tsinghua and Peking University for enrollment?

If you don't complete the task, who will?

But it's not their fault. It can only be said that cultivators are proud, and each sect has been like this for generations. They naturally follow suit.

But he would never allow this situation to continue.

Otherwise, who knows, maybe in less than a year, no, even before a year is up, I'll be dead!

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"Elders, have you found anyone who meets our new criteria?"

After observing for a while, Lin Fan spoke quietly.

The five elders finally became more active. Although they didn't understand why Lin Fan had established these inexplicable rules, since they had agreed to work together, they wouldn't hold back.

"The ones who like to smile mysteriously haven't been found."

"The ones who have been targeted haven't been found."

"The ones who are on the verge of death haven't been found."

"The ones who are timid and extremely cautious haven't been found. Most of them are trying their best to show themselves, and a few are slightly introverted, but not necessarily timid."

"The ones with unpredictable personalities haven't been found."

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Just when Lin Fan thought he was destined to be disappointed, the second elder, Wu Xingyun, spoke quietly, "There is one."

"She likes to talk to herself."

"But she doesn't have a ring on her hand, instead she has a necklace. I don't know if she talks to herself while looking at the necklace."

"Who?"

Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

"In the back left, that girl with a face covered in dirt, wearing a clean linen robe that has been washed until it's white."

Following Wu Xingyun's words, Lin Fan and the other elders locked their gaze on that girl.

Wu Xingyun continued, "I observed her for a while. She occasionally talks to herself, but it seems like she's having a conversation with someone. And she has opened three Profound Gates, but her physical condition is a bit strange."

"It seems like she has opened multiple Profound Gates before, but due to unknown reasons, her cultivation level has fallen and she only has three left."

"Oh?"

"In that case, she must have a secret!"

The elders whispered to each other.

Lin Fan's eyes sparkled.

"Her cultivation regressed due to special circumstances, currently has three Profound Gates open, and seems to like talking to herself while looking at the necklace?"

"Not only that!"

"Her three thousand strands of hair are clean and tidy, although her clothes are old, they are also clean. But her face is covered in dirt, obviously to deceive others..."

"This girl definitely has some issues!"

Is she good or bad?

Lin Fan didn't know!

But if Embracing Moon Sect is in such a state, shouldn't they accept someone with a potential protagonist's fate?

Just at this moment, Li Changshou added, "If I'm not mistaken, this girl seems to be from one of the four clans: Xiao, Lin, Shi, or Ye?"

"That's correct."

Wu Xingyun nodded.

"Then it's her!"

Lin Fan immediately made the decision.

With one person meeting so many criteria, who else could they choose?

Although it couldn't be confirmed, the probability wasn't low!

That settles it.

The elders looked at each other, but didn't object. They only said, "What about the others?"

"Give it three days, and after three days, we'll announce the results."

Lin Fan had already thought about this: "During these three days, they will have one meal of monster meat each day as a reward. When the three days are up, we'll announce the results."

"Yes, Sect Master."

"Why don't you rest first, Sect Master? We old folks will keep an eye on things here."

"Alright."

Lin Fan nodded.

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On the third day.

Lin Fan appeared on the square again and walked up to the girl, saying, "You have a connection with our sect."

"What is your name? Are you willing to join our sect?"

The girl's face brightened, and she quickly bowed, "Disciple Xiao Ling'er, paying respects to the Sect Master."

(End of this chapter)