56. Masters of Understanding
“In the future, remember to be more discerning.”
Gong Yiling patted the demonic cultivator, who seemed to have handed over all his possessions, a mournful look on his face. She was in a great mood.
“If you have your own organization, don’t be led around by others. And tell your leader, choosing the right friends is important.”
“I think the Pear Blossom Blood Orchid Palace is quite good. Interact with them more. You know, one becomes influenced by their companions.”
Demonic Cultivator: “???”
Wasn’t… wasn’t that proverb used differently?
And what did this Immortal Master mean, not advising them to be good, but to seek out an even more notorious group?
“The Pear Blossom Blood Orchid Palace… isn’t so easy to approach,” the demonic cultivator said, wanting to cry.
“Is it really that difficult…?”
Miss Gong was skeptical.
All she saw were Ghost Lord Nine doting on apples, Slaughterer Sihai keeping geckos as pets, and Killer Qiandao blushing at the sight of girls.
The book didn’t provide detailed descriptions of the Blood Orchid Palace members. As villains, they only appeared to wreak havoc and slaughter, with little dialogue.
Although as a modern youth, Gong Yiling didn’t want to judge their murderous ways…
At least, besides Ghost Lord Nine, she had a good relationship with the other named Blood Orchid Palace cultivators. Qiu Shui and Chun Lian also received good care after the accidental punishment incident.
So, from her perspective, the Blood Orchid Palace… wasn’t that difficult to approach.
“It’s fine. Just give them some apples and geckos as gifts. Maybe they’ll take a liking to you.”
The demonic cultivator didn’t absorb a single word of Miss Gong’s advice—would any sane person?
What good would apples and geckos do against a group of demon lords?
Would there really be someone who called apples “sweetie” and geckos “darling”?
Impossible.
Most of them ignored Gong Yiling’s words. After they paid and left, the remaining Hehuan Sect members became even more anxious.
“Immortal Master… we can also pay!”
“And what happens after you pay?”
Miss Gong casually picked a seemingly intact stone chair, wiped off some dust with a silver note, and sat down gracefully.
“What do you mean, Immortal Master?”
“Nothing much.” Gong Yiling shrugged. “Wu Shijie abandoned you. The Hehuan Sect is practically defunct. Once you leave this place, you’ll be hunted down.”
“This…”
Her words struck a chord with them.
Indeed…
The demonic sects relied on their leaders’ reputation. With their leader gone, they would be targeted by other demonic sects and righteous cultivators. A peaceful death would be a blessing.
Having participated in similar actions themselves, they knew what awaited them.
“May I ask…” one of them, seemingly the highest-ranking among the remaining members, asked hesitantly, “what is Immortal Master’s suggestion?”
“They offered me money for their lives. I, however, want you to trade your lives for your lives.”
This “life” wasn’t the same as that “life.”
The demonic cultivator immediately understood her meaning.
She wanted… to absorb all thirty Hehuan Sect members present.
But she was a righteous cultivator… why?
“The Great One Engineering Sect has nothing to do with the righteous path, and I never said you would join it.”
Gong Yiling tapped the table lightly, sneering. “Look at yourselves in the mirror. Are you worthy?”
After saying this, Miss Gong screamed internally.
Aaaaaaah!!!
She had just said that because it sounded cool, following the flow of the conversation.
Now she regretted it.
What if one of them got angry and attacked?
She would be trampled by dozens of burly men.
But fortunately…
Perhaps the image of a powerful immortal was too deeply ingrained. Despite their resentment, they didn’t dare to voice it in front of Gong Yiling.
The demonic cultivator even sighed in relief.
“I understand Immortal Master’s meaning.”
Gong Yiling was taken aback… what did he understand?
“You understood before I even finished? I just want you to find some…”
She was interrupted.
“Don’t worry, Immortal Master, we don’t need a title. As long as you think highly of us, that’s enough.”
Gong Yiling: “Huh…?”
Wait, what did he mean?
“Since Immortal Master has such intentions, we must give you face.” Another one spoke. “From today onward, I, Mei Ming, am at your command.”
Wait, who are you to be at my command?
And his name almost made her laugh.
“At your command!”
“At your command!”
“At your command!”
They all knelt down, as if understanding something she hadn’t said.
Gong Yiling was completely baffled.
“Do you understand what I mean?”
Demonic Cultivators: “Yes!”
“Understand what?”
“Don’t you mean… we become your loyal followers, your word our command?”
Gong Yiling’s face, hidden behind the veil, was filled with astonishment.
These people… were completely different from what she had imagined.
Not even close!
“Actually, what I meant was…”
“I understand!”
The demonic cultivator continued seriously, “Are you concerned about the crimes we’ve committed?”
“Huh?”
“If our enemies come looking for us, we won’t hesitate.” He said, “We’re not afraid of death. We won’t cause any trouble for Immortal Master.”
What were they talking about!?
Miss Gong’s intention was for them to use their connections to find orphans for her to train, forming the foundation of her third faction.
So…
What she originally meant to say was:
Just paying money isn’t enough. You need to pay more! Or do something else for me.
However, seeing them prostrating themselves, Gong Yiling suddenly thought, this wasn’t bad either.
She had gained a bunch of followers without doing anything.
So, free lunches did fall from the sky.
Just then, she heard the system’s voice.
“Host’s reputation and affection information updated.”
“Dongyang Sect upgraded to Intimate. Other involved righteous sects upgraded to Friendly. Heartflame Empire Faction 1 upgraded to Friendly. Heartflame Empire Faction 2 downgraded to Hostile. Remaining Hehuan Sect members downgraded to Hatred. Pear Blossom Blood Orchid Palace downgraded to Indifferent.”
Wait a minute.
Pear Blossom Blood Orchid Palace downgraded to Indifferent?
What did that mean?
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