Chapter 366: Chapter 365: Want to Be An Ancestor? The Kind Without Responsibilities
"But... but I’m a student of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, I never intended to betray Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion."
Xu Lingjun hurriedly stepped forward to help Sun Bumie up, still feeling a bit bewildered.
His martial skill was exposed; he thought this guy would take him down directly and interrogate him about the leak.
Unexpectedly, this guy actually...
A Grandmaster just short of kneeling before me, he begged me to join his Sect...
What to do, I’m so flustered?
Xu Lingjun said hesitantly, "The Pavilion Master treats me very well. I can’t betray him and join Cuowu Sect."
Not even for more money.
I’ve just caused Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion so much trouble, it wouldn’t feel right to just run away now.
Sun Bumie stood up and chuckled, "Uncle, you’ve misunderstood. Although there’s competition between the Sect and the Martial Mansion, we all belong to the Great Xia Empire. The current situation is critical. To be blunt, in a few years, Great Xia Empire might cease to exist... In such circumstances, competition is merely competition. No one is foolish enough to drive the relationship to a death-or-life point."
He explained, "Like the previous Marquis Xia Wu, he was a disciple of our Cuowu Sect, but later joined the Central City Martial Mansion because he wanted a high position there, so he avoided suspicion by leaving Cuowu Sect. But honestly, we don’t really mind such things."
Xu Lingjun said, "So that means if I want, I can be both a student of Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion and the leader of Cuowu Sect? You don’t mind your Sect Leader being a student elsewhere?"
Sun Bumie laughed, "If you truly have intentions of becoming the Sect Leader, now isn’t the best time. If you’re willing, I can announce you as the next Sect Leader of Cuowu Sect. You’d just need to spend a few years establishing your prestige within Cuowu Sect and familiarizing yourself with its management process. Otherwise, the so-called position of Sect Leader would just be an empty title."
He continued, "And with your abilities, you won’t have trouble establishing your prestige."
"Forget it, I’m not interested in the position of Sect Leader."
Xu Lingjun waved his hand quickly and asked, "If I choose to join Cuowu Sect, what constraints do I have to follow?"
"Constraints?"
Sun Bumie snarled, "If you join Cuowu Sect, you’ll be our Supreme Elder, with unparalleled status and authority. Unless Grandmaster Uncle Zhou returns, no one can constrain you. If you’re ever falsely accused again in the future, you don’t need to explain. Just contact the disciples. Although our three thousand disciples may not compare in number to the Four Great Martial Mansions, in terms of individual strength, we definitely surpass them. Cuowu Sect would be your most solid support!"
Xu Lingjun asked, "I don’t have to do anything?"
"If a crisis arises threatening to destroy Cuowu Sect, at that time we might need you to help save us. Other than that... you don’t have to do anything."
Sun Bumie earnestly said, "Moreover, our Cuowu Sect’s Martial Arts Techniques are all at your disposal. Everything in Cuowu Sect is yours to take at will."
Is it really that good?
This time Xu Lingjun was truly astonished.
Sun Bumie’s implication was clearly an invitation for him to become their ancestor, the kind that is highly revered by descendants.
The kind that bears no responsibility.
This is way better than the promises Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion gave me. At least, Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion charged me tuition... This one not only doesn’t charge tuition but also gives me things.
Xu Lingjun pondered, "I might need to consider the Pavilion Master’s opinion on this matter."
"That’s fine."
Sun Bumie earnestly said, "It’s understandable that this is new to you, and you should indeed discuss it with your elders... Here’s my number. If you’re interested, just give me a call. After the Five Sects Martial Arts Competition, I will gather all elders of Cuowu Sect to come here and welcome you!"
"Um... don’t be so formal, you’re a dignified Upper Realm Grandmaster, yet you consider yourself a disciple... I can’t quite bear this..."
Xu Lingjun thought to himself, even though I have killed Upper Realm Grandmasters before, I can’t handle such a respectful attitude from you... it’s shortening my life...
"Haha, since I’m establishing our relationship now, I naturally have to be formal. Once we’re familiar, I’ll naturally adopt a more casual tone. Uncle, I’m taking my leave."
Sun Bumie truly didn’t linger further.
He turned and left.
Leaving Xu Lingjun sitting bewildered on the sofa, Ji Roufeng slowly walked over and stood behind Xu Lingjun, exclaiming, "He actually called you Uncle?"
Clearly, even though Ji Roufeng left, the room is just so small, she couldn’t have not heard, and Sun Bumie obviously knew she couldn’t not hear, having her leave was just a formality.
Xu Lingjun was a bit dazed, "He called me Uncle, doesn’t that mean my seniority is now above yours? When I see Elder Ming tomorrow, it would be skipping two whole generations, is it necessary for the Sect Leader of Cuowu Sect to belittle himself like this?"
After saying that.
No response came from Ji Roufeng, but a small exclamation sounded near his ear.
Turning back in surprise, he saw Ji Roufeng’s face flushed, her eyes filled with tearful joy as she looked at Xu Lingjun, her lips moved as if to speak, but she couldn’t bring herself to utter a single word.
"Xu... Xu Tongxue, I’m so... so happy."
Ji Roufeng was so excited that she almost seemed on the verge of tears. She hugged Xu Lingjun from behind, and Xu Lingjun just feeling that the back of his head was suddenly engulfed in a world of softness, surrounded with no gaps.
Hmm... Who would’ve thought that Ji Roufeng was traditional on the outside and actually... on the inside as well...
Who would’ve thought she was so exceptional, standing out at such a young age?
"Did I say something?"
Xu Lingjun wondered in surprise, but hearing the excited sobs behind him, he blinked in confusion, thinking he might’ve accidentally hit Ji Roufeng’s G-spot.
Well... let her be excited for a while.
It’s rather comfortable, isn’t it?
Xu Lingjun felt this was the difference between men and women. If a woman who isn’t disliked pounces, eight or nine out of ten normal men wouldn’t avoid it.
Hmm... so comfortable, who would want to avoid it?
Two hours later.
Xu Lingjun arrived at the research lab and saw Zhang Zhiheng.
There was no choice, though he needed to consult the Pavilion Master’s opinion, Liu Zhiyuan, who was all about strength and rage, probably couldn’t offer him any useful advice.
Pavilion Master Zhang is also a Pavilion Master, after all.
"Sun Bumie invited you to join Cuowu Sect?"
Zhang Zhiheng looked at Xu Lingjun with eyes full of surprise.
In amazement, he asked, "When did you master Cuowu Sect’s Supreme Martial Skill?"
"Well... it was a bit of a coincidence."
Xu Lingjun sighed, "But it’s definitely Cuowu Sect’s ’Reversed Tao Qiankun,’ no doubt, that Sun Bumie has sharp eyes. I thought I’d hidden it from him, but he had already discerned it and just didn’t expose it."
Zhang Zhiheng pondered for a moment, then said, "Then go."
Xu Lingjun was shocked, "I can really join Cuowu Sect?"
"Why not when you’re being treated like an ancestor?"
Zhang Zhiheng smiled, "Besides, I’ve guessed Sun Bumie’s intentions. Rest assured, Cuowu Sect is one of the Five Sects and immensely powerful. He’s clearly stated, Cuowu Sect will follow your lead... Only benefits, no disadvantages, why wouldn’t you join?"
Xu Lingjun said worriedly, "But I’m not even a disciple of that Grandmaster Uncle Zhou... I don’t even know his name, what if this Grandmaster Uncle Zhou truly shows up..."
"Hahaha, don’t worry, don’t worry about that. He’s not interested in your identity, but has other motives, you see."
Zhang Zhiheng laughed, "While one can be righteous and caring as a Sect Leader, emotions can never override interests. If he’s treating you so well, would you truly believe he wants nothing in return?"
Xu Lingjun, hearing this, seemed deep in thought.