Seeds II

"Brother Feng, to be honest, I intend to establish a Weird Entity Research Association here. We'll gather all the knowledgeable people interested in this, form an organization, and study the origins and patterns of strange incidents and anomalies. We'll make a contribution to the common people." Lu Sheng spoke with righteous conviction.

People these days respected this sort of lofty-minded rhetoric.

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhongzheng was filled with reverence.

"If that is true, Brother Lu, please count me in."

"Certainly, certainly! But before that, we need to make a name for ourselves." Lu Sheng explained carefully.

"Of course!"

"I'll cover all the Association's expenses. Besides that, I've already bought a residence in the city, specifically for the Association's exchanges and research.

"And I also plan to hire several highly skilled Martial World Experts to teach the members various ways of dealing with danger." Lu Sheng spoke solemnly.

At first, Feng Zhongzheng had thought Lu Sheng was merely acting on a whim. But when he heard that Lu Sheng had even bought a house, he was instantly startled.

"Brother Lu, you are actually willing to invest so much capital!"

"Anomalies run rampant across the land today, and the people suffer. Even the imperial court lacks the power to eradicate them. If we knowledgeable people can carefully seek out the patterns of anomalies and find a way to wipe them out, that would be a truly great achievement—one that benefits the Masses!" Lu Sheng declared passionately.

"Brother Lu, what noble righteousness!" Feng Zhongzheng was deeply impressed. Raising his teacup, he toasted Lu Sheng three times in succession. "Since Brother Lu has already gone this far, it would be improper for Feng to keep making excuses. Fine! I'm joining!"

"Not only that—we must also bring as many like-minded companions from the surrounding