Granny: Where Did This Moon-Worshipper Come From! (First Update, Please Vote)
As everyone entered the livestream room, it was as though they had arrived in the world of Sword of Immortals.
Before them lay a surging sea, along with a man standing upon its surface.
He was tall and broad-shouldered, clad in a loose black robe that made him appear even more imposing and extraordinary.
The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's long hair hung loose over his shoulders, unbound by any crown. His waist-length black hair spilled freely behind him, swaying gently in the breeze.
His feet stood upon empty air, making him seem like an immortal descended from the heavens.
There were two ways to enter a livestream room. One was to project a holographic image of oneself into the room, as though one had truly entered another world. The other was to refrain from projecting a hologram and instead view everything from the streamer's perspective.
After their experience watching Little Dragon Maiden's livestream last time, most of them chose to project their own holographic images this time.
Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Wow, I thought the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader would be some gloomy old schemer with a permanently dark face. Who knew he'd actually look so... so... full of grandmasterly bearing."
Li Xunhuan: "It is indeed quite unexpected. The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader gives me more of the impression of a great scholar well-read in poetry and books."
Little Yan Lingji: "Ehehe, Big Brother Moon-Worshipper is so cool. (^-^)V"
Ip Man: "So this is the world where the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader lives. It doesn't seem all that different from ours."
Li Hao: "The difference between worlds isn't something you can see with your eyes alone. You have to look at the laws of heaven and earth, at the world's power system."
When Ip Man saw Li Hao's projection, he hurriedly said respectfully, "Greetings, Group Leader."
Little Yan Lingji: "Big Brother Group Leader is here too."
The moment she saw Li Hao's projection, she happily sidled up to him.
Yan Lingji said softly, "Big Brother Group Leader, I got five thousand points after activating the Chronicles System. How do you think I should spend them?"
Li Hao raised his brows slightly and glanced at Yan Lingji in surprise.
After pondering for a moment, he said, "The Indestructible Golden Body isn't your main cultivation art, so spending points on it would indeed be a bit wasteful. Show me the cultivation technique you practice later. I'll see whether there's still room to improve it."
Yan Lingji pursed her little lips. Her charming face, already beginning to display its alluring beauty, scrunched up as she said, "Master is so mean. She's always refused to tell me the complete Zhurong Divine Art. The last time I asked her, she even scolded me."
Li Hao shook his head slightly. "In that case, spend two thousand points cultivating the Indestructible Golden Body first. Then go ask your master for the Zhurong Divine Art."
Yan Lingji's eyes brightened as she said happily, "That's right, why didn't I think of that?
o( ̄ヘ ̄o#) Hmph, hmph. If Master still refuses to give me the complete Zhurong Divine Art, I'll show her how amazing I am.
I, Yan Lingji, am very amazing!"
Amused, Li Hao rubbed Yan Lingji's little head and laughed. "You little girl."
Feeling the large hand on her head, Yan Lingji comfortably closed her eyes like a kitten and mumbled, "Master used to like patting my head like this too."
But she quickly seemed to remember something. Breaking free from Li Hao's head-patting divine technique, she puffed out her cheeks and said, "╭(╯^╰)╮ Big Brother Group Leader is so annoying. I'm not a child anymore."
Li Hao merely smiled without speaking, then turned to the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader. "Cult Leader, you carry yourself with remarkable bearing."
Only after Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader saw that Li Hao and Little Yan Lingji had finished playing around did he step forward with a smile. "It cannot compare to the Group Leader's peerless elegance."
Li Hao pondered slightly. "What are the Cult Leader's plans for this journey?"
The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's gaze grew distant, carrying both confusion and vexation.
He smiled bitterly. "To be honest with the Group Leader, Baiyue is also rather lost. Great love... how can one truly build a World of Great Love?"
Li Hao said, "I wonder how far the Cult Leader has progressed in studying the two books I gave you last time."
The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader said, "I have studied them somewhat, but many of the ideas and methods within can only serve as references. If copied rigidly, problems are bound to arise."
Li Hao nodded slightly, approving of the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's thought process and comprehension.
Being able to see this far was not something an ordinary person could do.
Li Hao said, "People are born ignorant, which is why they need parents and relatives, teachers and friends, to teach them the principles of conduct and how to comport themselves. If the Cult Leader wishes to establish a true World of Great Love, people must first understand propriety and etiquette. Only then can they comprehend the true principles of great love."
Upon hearing this, the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader immediately revealed an enlightened expression.
"Wonderful, wonderful. The Group Leader's words are truly wonderful, truly wonderful."
The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader paced back and forth across the sea, contemplating Li Hao's words.
People were born ignorant and shaped by their later environment, which was why there was a distinction between good and evil. If children could be educated from a young age, they would naturally learn right from wrong and distinguish true love.
If this continued over time, then while it might not create a true World of Great Love, it could create a world infinitely close to great love.
And this involved the most important thing: education!
Education had to be made universal, so that everyone could understand propriety and etiquette. Only then could they advance toward a World of Great Love!
However, universal education was no simple matter. It involved far too many things and required careful consideration.
After the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader sorted through his thoughts, he bowed to Li Hao and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Group Leader. Baiyue now understands."
Li Hao nodded slightly but said nothing more.
Immortal Spirit Island had beautiful scenery and was filled with peach trees.
Whenever spring arrived and the flowers bloomed, the island would be covered in blossoming peach flowers, their fragrance spreading throughout Immortal Spirit Island.
Water Moon Palace was inhabited entirely by female disciples, each one delicate and beautiful.
Four or five delicate, adorable little girls dressed in green played hide-and-seek amid a grove of blooming peach trees. They were having the time of their lives, their laughter as clear and sweet as oriolesong.
Not far from the little girls lay a pool of crystal-clear water.
Beside the pool, a cute little girl with twin ponytails sat on a bluestone. Her jade-like hand propped up her soft, creamy cheek as she gazed absentmindedly into the distance.
She had a pair of large, limpid eyes, like springs purified of every trace of impurity. Her long lashes trembled lightly with the opening and closing of her lids, fluttering like fan shells and constantly tugging at one's heart, making one want to protect this adorable little angel.
"Ling'er, come play with us."
In the distance, a little girl with a single ponytail called out to her.
Ling'er gently shook her head, pursing her cherry-red lips. "No. I have to wait here for Mother to come back. She'll be sad if she can't find Ling'er."
At those words, the girls' laughter abruptly stopped.
Their expressions shifted. Some seemed about to say something, but the others quickly stopped them with a shake of their heads.
In truth, many of them knew that Zhao Ling'er's mother was already gone. They simply had no idea how to tell Zhao Ling'er something like that.
After all, it was far too cruel and cold-hearted for such a young child.
Just as everyone hesitated in inner conflict, a figure suddenly appeared out of thin air nearby.
It was none other than the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.
"Who are you, to trespass upon my Immortal Spirit Island?"
The little girls were all startled at the sight of the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.
Some hurried off to notify the elders of their sect, while others stared at the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader with nervous expressions.
Of them all, Zhao Ling'er reacted the most strongly.
Her pupils contracted as she stared at the newcomer in astonishment. "Uncle Moon-Worshipping."
"Your servant greets the Princess." The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader bowed slightly.
"Moon-Worshipping!"
At that moment, a gray-haired old woman flew over from afar. She was Lin Qing'er's wet nurse and loyal servant, as well as Zhao Ling'er's Granny.
Granny's eyes widened as she looked at the calm and composed Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader, shock and disbelief written all over her face. Turbulent waves surged in her heart.
H-He... how had he found this place?!