Chapter 2: Good Wild Rules!

Sect Rules:

1. Any disciple is prohibited from provoking anyone who meets any of the above conditions.

2. Any disciple is prohibited from casually provoking others. Our principle is, if others don't offend us, we won't offend them.

3. If someone offends us, we must eradicate evil, leaving no survivors, annihilating their entire family, and not sparing anyone, even their close friends. It's best to eradicate their family, sect, and close friends together, leaving no survivors!

4. If unable to meet the conditions of the third point, one must not provoke enmity. Choosing to endure is sufficient, as a gentleman seeks revenge ten years later.

5. If, due to special circumstances, it is necessary to provoke someone who meets the 'admission conditions,' they must be killed with one blow, and their family must be eradicated within the shortest time, especially their girlfriend! At least three cultivators with realms three levels higher than the opponent's strongest must be dispatched, giving the opponent no chance to react. If the sect's strength is insufficient...Even if there are special reasons, provocation is not allowed! Even if it requires making an apology.

6....

After reading through a series of new rules, the five elders were stunned.

The rules for recruiting disciples were acceptable, although they didn't understand their purpose. They were somewhat unusual but could be reluctantly accepted. However, what about the sect rules!?

Prohibiting the provocation of those who meet the disciple admission conditions?

That's one thing.

But to not only strike at them but to exterminate their entire family, including their close friends, leaving no survivors, and even pulverizing their bones and scattering their ashes? Isn't this behavior afraid of being labeled as demonic?

The Grand Elder trembled and said, "Sect Master, these rules seem a bit inappropriate, don't you think?"

"What's inappropriate about them?" Lin Fan asked rhetorically, rolling his eyes.

"Killing entire families with one move... This is too ruthless. It's against the heavens and may lead to retaliation!" the Grand Elder argued.

"Retaliation?" Lin Fan countered, "After wiping out the entire family, including their closest friends, and pulverizing their bones and scattering their ashes without leaving a trace, who would know it was us?"

"Even if they did, without any relatives or friends, who would avenge them?"

"Or do you, Grand Elder, think that killing just one person is safe? Do you think their family and friends wouldn't seek revenge?"

Su Xinghai was rebutted, staring wide-eyed for a moment, not knowing how to retort.

Elder Wu Xingyun pondered, "Sect Master, if we go to such lengths, I'm afraid our Lanyue Sect currently lacks the strength for it."

"Even if all of us elders joined forces, we're barely on par with third-rate sects."

"So, haven't I made it clear enough?" Lin Fan asked. "If we don't have enough strength, then we must endure! If we don't have the strength to wipe out an entire family, do we dare provoke them? Aren't we afraid they might retaliate and wipe out our sect instead? Haven't we experienced death before?"

Even the wise and beautiful Elder Wu didn't give any face.

Lin Fan knew what he wanted and understood how to "survive." Therefore, these rules had to be enforced.

With these words, Elder Wu Xingyun opened and closed her mouth several times, but ultimately remained silent, not saying a word.

Of course, they wanted to argue.

But you know what? Lin Fan's words actually made sense.

Rough words, but sound logic.

Simple truths.

"Especially for those who meet our disciple admission criteria, if we offend them, we must kill them with one blow, along with their family! Even if it's just a dog, it should be slapped twice until its head explodes, its eggs are shaken, and its intestines are pulled out and cut into pieces!"

At this point, Lin Fan looked at them. "Does anyone have a problem with this?"

Elder Duan Qingyao raised her hand lightly, "Sect Master, I have a question. What does 'being cuckolded' mean?"

"It means having someone else wear the green hat for you," Lin Fan casually responded.

The five elders had synchronized expressions of confusion, all equally bewildered, "Huh?"

"Resentment from being cuckolded, do you understand?"

"When someone's wife is taken away by another person and runs away with them."

"..."

Hiss! The five elders suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air.

Goodness.

Do we have to endure this kind of resentment?! Elder Chen Erzhuo hurriedly said, "Sect Master, perhaps this is inappropriate. If such resentment cannot be released and one's thoughts are not smooth, it is not conducive to cultivation. It may give rise to inner demons, hindering progress, or even cause regression or death by explosion!"

"What inner demons could arise from this?" the other four elders nodded in agreement.

Lin Fan crossed his arms, "I understand your concerns, but why don't you consider it from a different perspective?"

"Can a woman or Dao companion who can be taken away still be considered your Dao companion?"

The five of them were stunned, then shook their heads one after another.

Certainly not.

That's definitely not acceptable.

Even a good horse doesn't turn back to eat grass, let alone a person?

"What are you repressing, then?"

"Think about it differently. If you get to enjoy someone else's Dao companion for free for a while, what are you repressing?"

"Even if you have to pay for it, don't you have to pay for everything? Isn't going to brothels also spending money? Isn't it better to enjoy a happy family life than to visit brothels?"

"Repressing? Shouldn't you be secretly delighted? You can even strive harder to cultivate and improve. After it's all said and done, you can go beat them up, work hard to beat them up just for the sake of beating them up!"

"Sleep with someone else's Dao companion, then beat them up afterwards. Are you repressing?"

"Even if you can't understand it, doesn't this incident at least make you realize what kind of person your Dao companion is? Isn't it better than having them betray you at a critical moment, resulting in your death?"

The five elders: "Ah?!"

(ΩДΩ)!!!

At this moment, they were all dumbfounded.

What kind of thought process is this!?

A completely unexpected argument.

But you know what?

You really shouldn't say anything!

Three Elder Li Changshou slapped his thigh wildly, staring at Lin Fan with eyes full of excitement.

Well said!

In the end, even the most stubborn Grand Elder felt that there was some truth to it, but still felt it was inappropriate. "What the Sect Master says makes sense, but ultimately, it seems a bit unorthodox, doesn't it?"

"If these sect rules were to be spread, I'm afraid they would be laughed at."

"We elders can handle it after reading it, but it might not be appropriate for the disciples."

"Inappropriate?"

Lin Fan sighed lightly, "Laughable?"

"At such a time, do we still care about saving face?"

"What's more important, face or the survival of the sect and our lives?"

"Senior Elder, you've been in the Lunar Sect much longer than I have. In terms of seniority, I should call you ancestor. So, tell me, in the past several generations, our Lunar Sect has indeed received some good talents. But why is it now my turn to be the Patriarch?"

The Senior Elder's expression changed slightly, thinking of many, many things.

His senior brothers and sisters, disciples, nephews, his own grandchildren, and even...

Too many, too many.

Over the years, they've all turned into nothing but dust.

His voice gradually became hoarse, "Everyone else has died. The Patriarch is the best talent our Lunar Sect has now."

"Among them, has anyone died of old age?"

The Senior Elder's voice became even hoarser, "No."

"Don't you understand?"

Lin Fan sneered, "At such a time, you still can't see the reality clearly. What face are you talking about?"

"If you can barely survive, then do so. When you no longer have the chance to survive, that's when it's truly hopeless."

"And, I know why you chose me to be the Patriarch."

He didn't hide it, "That night when you were talking, by a stroke of luck, I overheard."

"You didn't want to take on this responsibility, so you chose me. I'm not afraid."

"But since you've chosen me, you have to hand over the power to me, so that I can act boldly and decisively!"

"Regardless of success or failure, at least I tried."

"I can justify myself to the sect, and even more so to my own conscience!"

"Don't act like I'm the Patriarch on the surface, but in reality, everything I do is opposed by you, even when you know there's some reason behind it..."

Lin Fan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"If that's the case, then I'd rather not be the Patriarch. Whoever wants to be can be. Or, I still have several senior brothers, you want them to be the Patriarch?"

At this point, Lin Fan sighed deeply again.

"The Lanyue Sect is already in a dire state, it's on its last legs."

"Not changing may not lead to a solution, but changing is definitely a dead end."

"In turbulent times, heavy-handed measures are needed, not just loud drums."

"Whether you agree or not, it's up to you to decide."

He looked directly at the five elders, with not a hint of humility in his eyes. At this moment, he was truly the Patriarch, not a puppet, and certainly not a 'scapegoat'!

"If you want me to be the Patriarch, then give me the damn power. I'll do it properly. If you don't want me to be, then you can take the blame for it!"

These words were not polite at all, even in this era, they could be considered rebellious.

But they left the five elders speechless.

Finally, the Senior Elder bowed his head and sighed, "Let's do as the Patriarch says."

"I have no objections." Elder Wu Xingyun nodded.

Then, the other three elders also expressed their support one after another.

Seeing this, Lin Fan smiled, "Elders, don't blame the junior for not respecting the senior. It's just that the current situation of the Lunar Sect is clearer to you than to me."

"So, this is my only way."

"And rest assured, I'm not just playing around. I've already made up my mind to live or die with the Lunar Sect!"

When these words came out, the five elders were not only surprised but also deeply moved.

A sense of resonance spread among them.

To live or die together.

Aren't we the same?

At this moment, they even had a feeling.

Perhaps, this little guy who rushed to the front line because he didn't want to take the blame could really bring about some changes...

"So, I ask the elders to assist me!"

"Rest assured."

Duan Qingyao smiled, sweeping away the embarrassment from earlier, and patted Lin Fan's shoulder, "Our goals are the same, so we will definitely support you with all our efforts."

"Yes! Perhaps, this is our last chance, so we must give it our all!" Chen Erzhu also patted Lin Fan's shoulder.

Then, it was the turn of the Senior, Second, and Third Elders.

They all patted Lin Fan's shoulder, indicating that they would also give their all.

"Then let's go and prepare first."

The five elders had serious expressions, "Whether there will be any changes, perhaps, we'll see in three days..."

"Okay, thank you."

Lin Fan nodded.

Watching their departing figures, Lin Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "It's fortunate that at least I didn't fall out with them. As long as they are willing to assist with all their efforts, there's still a chance."

"As for those several senior brothers of mine..."

Thinking of them, Lin Fan scratched his head.

All of them are outer disciples, with mediocre talent.

It's basically impossible for them to achieve anything.

"Just try to keep them around. Even if they don't achieve much, having more people is always helpful as mascots."