Chapter 2

"System, isn't he the antagonist? If I take him in, won't I end up as the enemy of that protagonist?"

"As the saying goes, great wealth comes with great risks. Master, don't be a coward. Although the antagonist has poor luck, his potential is definitely not bad; otherwise, how could he become the stepping stone for the protagonist?"

"You make a lot of sense. I'll reward you with a name. From now on, you'll be called Wangcai."

"Wangcai? It sounds like a name that brings great fortune and a bright future. Thank you, Master, for giving me this name."

Lu Xiaoran nodded, placed his hands behind his back, and walked out of the mountain gate.

Wangcai's words were not without reason. An antagonist who can be stepped on by the protagonist is not simple at all.

Anyway, as long as he brings him along, develops discreetly, and cultivates in the Demon Sect, improving his own cultivation is enough.

As long as he doesn't cultivate to the extreme and doesn't provoke the protagonist, there won't be any danger.

Yun Lige was still unwilling. In his life, he had never done anything bad, yet he was robbed of his fiancée and his entire family was wiped out. How could he let such a great grudge go unavenged?

"Elder, although my meridians are completely severed, I have heard that the Demon Sect has the Spirit Continuation Pill, which is extremely rare in the world. Therefore, I have come to join the Demon Sect. I hope the Elder will give me a chance."

The elder glanced at him and said with great indifference:

"You know that it is an extremely rare pill. How could it be given to a new disciple so easily? Leave. Don't waste your time."

"Elder, my potential is good. If my meridians can be repaired, I will definitely not disappoint the sect."

"How do I know if your potential is good or not? Besides, the Spirit Continuation Pill is so precious that I don't even have it. Stop nagging and leave. If you don't leave, don't blame me for having someone throw you out."

Yun Lige clenched his fists but was helpless.

The Demon Sect held a lofty position. Even the old him wasn't qualified to speak, let alone now, when he was just a cripple.

However, at this moment, a steady voice quietly sounded in his ear.

"Do you want to join the Demon Sect?"

Yun Lige was startled, turned his head to look, and was slightly shocked.

What a handsome cultivator, with an extraordinary appearance and a remarkable aura, like a celestial being.

Before he could react, the elder in charge of the examination hurriedly ran to Lu Xiaoran, bowed deeply.

"Meeting Elder Lu."

Lu Xiaoran waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so formal, and then came to Yun Lige's side.

"Why do you want to join the Demon Sect?"

Yun Lige, being quick-witted, knew that Lu Xiaoran's status was not low, and immediately bowed and said:

"Reporting to Elder, this junior wants to take revenge."

"With your current state, seeking revenge will face difficulties far beyond your imagination."

Yun Lige's gaze was firm, as if a flame was burning in his eyes.

"Even if I have to climb a mountain of knives or dive into a sea of fire, I will strive. Unless I die and my path is extinguished, I will not give up."

Lu Xiaoran nodded. Not bad. The path of cultivation is long and tedious, and what is needed is this fiery passion and unwavering belief.

"Since that's the case, are you willing to be my disciple?"

"What?"

When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.

Everyone could see that Lu Xiaoran's status was not low, otherwise, the examination elder wouldn't be so polite to him.

However, such a powerful figure of the Demon Sect actually agreed to take in Yun Lige, whose meridians were completely severed. This was simply unbelievable.

What kind of luck did Yun Lige have?

Yun Lige wasn't stupid. Without a word, he immediately knelt down and bowed.

"Disciple Yun Lige, meeting Master."

After the ceremony, a clear female voice suddenly sounded in Lu Xiaoran's mind.

"Ding, congratulations on gaining your first disciple. Reward: one copy of the Supreme Emperor Scripture, one Supreme Emperor War God Spear."

Lu Xiaoran took an internal look and couldn't help but twitch his face.

It's actually an Imperial-grade supreme cultivation method?

And an Imperial-grade supreme weapon?

Wangcai has some skills.

Even he doesn't have an Imperial-grade cultivation method or an Imperial-grade weapon yet.

If these things were released, they would immediately cause chaos in the world!

Indeed, having a system is hundreds of times better than cultivating on your own.

This evil system!

It smells bad, but it's really fragrant.

The examination elder immediately came over to dissuade him.

"Elder Lu, no, his meridians are completely severed. Taking him in will definitely tarnish your reputation."

Lu Xiaoran regained his composure and smiled.

"It's fine. My Tranquil Water Peak is short of a janitor. Let him clean up, and it will also give him a chance."

The examination elder touched his nose and smiled awkwardly.

"Since Elder Lu insists, it can only be this way. I'll register him immediately."

"Thank you."

Lu Xiaoran threw him a small porcelain bottle, then grabbed Yun Lige with one hand and took him back to Tranquil Water Peak like an eagle carrying a chick.

The examination elder opened the porcelain bottle, took a look, and immediately drew in a sharp breath.

"Whoa! It's actually a Qi Gathering Pill! Indeed, as an inner sect elder, your generosity is far beyond what we ordinary elders can compare to."

On the other side, Lu Xiaoran brought Yun Lige back to Tranquil Water Peak and threw him on the grass.

He stood in front of Yun Lige.

"Although you have become my disciple, before formally teaching you the cultivation method, I need to make some rules clear to you."

Yun Lige obediently knelt in front of Lu Xiaoran.

"Please instruct, Master."

Lu Xiaoran nodded and continued:

"Our Demon Sect, although the name contains the word 'demon,' is not a ruthless evil sect. It is a martial sect recognized by the Great Zhou Dynasty. The word 'demon' in the name is just for its imposing aura."

"So, first, you must not harm ordinary people outside."

"Second, if you encounter evil people harming others, you must help. Promote the reputation of our Demon Sect and help the sect attract more disciples."

"Third, within the sect, you must respect the elderly and love the young, be united and friendly, and must not act recklessly or form cliques."

"Fourth, outside, if you encounter anyone who insults our Demon Sect, you must stand up for the sect and not let others tarnish its reputation."

"These four points are the rules of our Demon Sect."

"Yes! Disciple will remember."

Lu Xiaoran nodded in satisfaction again.

"Not bad. Now, I will tell you the rules of Tranquil Water Peak."

"Yes."

"The rules of Tranquil Water Peak are very simple, the key is in the word 'survive'!"

"Ah?"

Yun Lige couldn't help but be taken aback, but Lu Xiaoran continued:

"First, all the rules of the Demon Sect, except for the first and third, do not need to be followed."

Yun Lige: "..."

"Second, we absolutely do not provoke trouble. It's best not to step out of Tranquil Water Peak, not to compete with anyone, not to make friends casually, and not to make enemies casually. Most importantly, never reveal your true cultivation level."

Yun Lige: "..."

"Third, if someone really provokes us and a fight is unavoidable, you must observe the situation clearly before deciding to act."

"The key is: within the same realm, it's best to run. For lower realms, use your ultimate move to kill them, and after killing them, scatter their bones and ashes quickly and cleanly. If you can gang up, never fight alone. If you can run, it's best not to fight."