Elder Qi, Brilliant, Truly Brilliant
Both the Law Enforcement Hall and the Mining Hall volunteered, and the people from the External Affairs Hall kowtowed in agreement.
Qi Cangshu looked at his opportunistic colleagues and cursed them inwardly.
Should I take over Sect Master?
There's a real Buddha standing behind me!
Qi Cangshu waved his hand, feigning deep sorrow.
"I am of advanced age and only wish to delve into the study of Dao of Alchemy."
"This position of Sect Master is something I absolutely dare not accept."
Everyone was taken aback.
Not wanting to be the Sect Master?
What was your purpose in killing Han Changqing?
Qi Cangshu stepped aside, making way for Lu Ping, who had been standing in the shadows.
"Before his death, Sect Master Han entrusted the sect with great responsibilities."
Qi Cangshu pointed at Lu Ping.
"This is Lu Ping, the Chief True Disciple of my Greenwood Sect, whom I have kept hidden for many years."
"Lu Ping has been traveling since childhood and has only returned to his clan today."
According to the sect's rules, he is the First-in-Line Successor.
The Main Hall fell silent once more.
All eyes turned to Lu Ping.
Old man, stop treating us like fools, okay?
Which disciple of our Greenwood Sect is the Chief True Disciple?
And a secret Chief True Disciple!
You, the Chief True Disciple, are still wearing the Outer Sect Disciple's robes!
The elder of the Law Enforcement Hall almost laughed out of anger.
Qi Cangshu, can you at least put some effort into your lies?
However, the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall was quick-witted.
He stared at Qi Cangshu, then glanced at Lu Ping.
A thought exploded in his mind.
Puppet!
The elder of the Law Enforcement Hall had a sudden realization and immediately understood Qi Cangshu's plan.
Qi Cangshu killed Han Changqing, but dared not become the Sect Master himself.
Why?
Because of the Azure Cloud Sect!
The Greenwood Sect is a subordinate sect of the Azure Cloud Sect, and any change of Sect Master must be reported.
Han Changqing's death was not natural, Azure Cloud Sect will definitely send someone to investigate.
Qi Cangshu was afraid of taking the blame and being held accountable by the Azure Cloud Sect.
So he pushed out an unlucky guy with no background and ordinary skills to take the fall.
When the Azure Cloud Sect holds them accountable, this unlucky fellow will be the one to die.
The Azure Cloud Sect wanted to collect rent, and that's what drove this unlucky guy crazy.
Qi Cangshu, on the other hand, hides behind the scenes, controlling all resources without having to bear any risks!
High!
That's brilliant!
The elder of the Mining Hall had clearly considered this as well.
His gaze toward Lu Ping even carried a hint of sympathy.
This kid was probably controlled by Qi Cangshu using some kind of method and dragged out to be a scapegoat.
How pitiful.
"How?"
Qi Cangshu's face darkened.
"Does anyone have any objections to Sect Master Han's dying wish?"
The elder of the Law Enforcement Hall immediately bowed his head.
"I wouldn't dare."
"Since it is the Sect Master's dying wish, we should naturally obey it."
The elders of the Law Enforcement Hall led the way, bowing deeply to Lu Ping.
"The Law Enforcement Hall greets Sect Master Lu."
The elder of the Mining Hall followed closely behind.
"Mining Hall greets Sect Master Lu."
The Deacons of the External Affairs Hall shouted in unison.
"Greetings, Sect Master Lu."
Just then, Blue Panel appeared in front of Lu Ping's eyes.
[KPI task completed--]
[Workplace Advancement Mission: Become the Greenwood Sect Master. Completed.]
[Task rewards are being distributed...]
[1. Fourth simulation attempt unlocked.]
[2, Number of times C-level or higher Trait were extracted * 1.]
[3. Unlock the Trait Synthesis Function; the synthesis limit is B-Rank Trait.]
[Note that Trait used in the real-world synthesis will actually disappear. Trait that disappear in the simulation will not affect reality.]
[Start Life Simulation now?]
[Whether]
Lu Ping clicked "No".
Lu Ping stood there, looking at the group of Greenwood Sect's senior members with their own differing thoughts, and couldn't help but sigh.
That scene went really smoothly.
He didn't even need to say another word; this group of people had already closed the loop of logic on their own.
Lu Ping walked to the table, picked up the Sect Master Token, and looked at everyone.
No need for formalities.
Lu Ping uttered a few words calmly.
The elder of the Law Enforcement Hall straightened up, a cold smile playing on his lips.
This kid's putting on quite a convincing act.
I'll let you sit in this chair for a few days. When the Azure Cloud Sect's envoy arrives, we'll see how you die.
"The sect has suddenly encountered a major upheaval."
Lu Ping tapped his fingers on the table.
"All matters shall proceed according to the existing system for the time being."
Elder Qi.
Qi Cangshu immediately stepped forward and bent down.
"This old man is here."
"The arrangements for Sect Master Han's funeral are entirely your responsibility."
Qi Cangshu responded respectfully.
"This old man obeys."
Seeing this scene, the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall and others were even more certain of their suspicions about the puppet.
You see, the first order was to hand over power to Qi Cangshu.
What else could this be but a puppet?
Lu Ping waved his hand.
"All of you, step back."
The group bowed again and filed out of the Main Hall.
Only Lu Ping and Qi Cangshu remained in the hall.
Lu Ping deliberately kept Qi Cangshu for half an hour before letting him leave.
When the disciples guarding outside the hall saw Elder Qi come out, they quickly approached him.
"Elder Qi, the Sect Master...?"
Qi Cangshu glanced at him but said nothing.
However, his face carried an unfathomable weariness, as if he had just participated in a momentous game that would determine the future of the sect for the next hundred years.
This appearance, in the eyes of others, further confirmed the previous guesses.
Sure enough, that old fox Qi Cangshu was teaching that puppet Sect Master how to act inside.
Inside the hall.
Lu Ping skillfully traversed the Main Hall and arrived at the Sect Master's cave abode at the rear.
This is the place of seclusion for the Greenwood Sect Master, and also the place with the most abundant Spiritual Qi in the entire Greenwood Sect.
Of course, this so-called richness was not much different from the Black Tiger Gang's mines to Lu Ping, who was now at the Golden Core Stage.
He knows this place very well.
We're too familiar with each other.
In the last simulation, he lived here for over thirty years.
Lu Ping examined it and found it to be almost identical to his memories from the simulation.
He checked to make sure no one was around, then fully activated the Restrictions.
He then sat down cross-legged, summoned the Blue Panel, and checked the KPI rewards for this event.
The first two are standard rewards, but the third one is a bit interesting.
[3. Unlock the Trait Synthesis Function; the synthesis limit is B-Rank Trait.]
[Note that Trait used in the real-world synthesis will actually disappear. Trait that disappear in the simulation will not affect reality.]
Trait synthesis.
This feature is interesting.
This means that those seemingly useless Trait that were extracted finally have the potential to be turned into valuable resources.
For example, Trait like "[The Vanishing Pen]", "[Paid Pooping]", and "[invoices to make up numbers]" are useless and just take up inventory space.
Now I can finally use it for alchemy... no, for synthesis.
C-level and D-level Trait can be combined into a higher-level B-Rank Trait.
The system also specifically highlights the differences between reality and simulation.
[Trait used in real-world word creation will actually disappear.]
The meaning is clear: don't mess around in real life.
Otherwise, if a certain Trait needs after-sales service, you'll have nowhere to turn for help.
For example, "[I Love Working]" is the after-sales service for "[Salty Fish ]" and "[Overtime]".
But in the Simulator, you can play however you want.
"System Master, your vision is truly impressive."
Lu Ping sighed inwardly again, resorting to Flattery once more.
"This after-sales service deserves a five-star rating."
Afterwards, Lu Ping suppressed his thoughts.
[Fourth Life Simulation attempt unlocked.]
[Start Life Simulation now?]
[Whether]
Lu Ping nodded [Yes].