I Want to Become Chief Disciple

In the end, Ghost Demon True Person still rejected Lu Li's suggestion.

The reason was simple.

If they really dug up Li Jing's younger brother's ashes and dumped them in a latrine, Li Jing probably wouldn't just be furious—he'd go mad, grab two watermelon knives, and come straight over to hack them to pieces.

That would be far too bloody and hardly in keeping with the harmonious, friendly, mutually supportive atmosphere of the Yin Underworld Ghost Sect.

Lu Li regretted the decision.

"Besides, your Fourth Senior Brother lost to Li Jing back then. He was even humiliated, and eventually died in bitter despair. You must avenge him. Don't let Li Jing die too easily!"

Ghost Demon True Person said coldly.

"This disciple understands. Rest assured, Master."

Lu Li nodded solemnly and accepted the assignment.

Clearly, this was a task Ghost Demon True Person had given him. He had no choice but to accept it.

If he refused, Ghost Demon True Person would probably take back the Azure Flood Dragon True Blood, along with the Kunpeng Devil Art he had just passed on to him.

And in his fury, Ghost Demon True Person might even kill this disobedient disciple!

He had no choice but to accept the mission.

"Here are a thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. I'm giving them to you. They should be enough to cultivate to Foundation Establishment. Go back and focus on your cultivation. If there's anything you don't understand, come straight here and ask me."

Ghost Demon True Person beckoned.

The Spirit-Devouring Fish floating behind his head opened its mouth and spat out a huge pile of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, which landed in the hall.

A thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones?

Not bad!

"Thank you, Master!"

Lu Li swept his hand, and a flash of yellow light sent the spirit stones into his storage ring. He cupped his hands. "Then this disciple will return and cultivate. I won't fail you, Master!"

"Mm. Go."

Ghost Demon True Person waved him off.

Rumble.

With a clap of thunder, the lightning restriction at the cave's entrance vanished.

"This disciple takes his leave."

Lu Li cupped his hands, turned, and left.

"Wait."

Just as he reached the cave entrance, Ghost Demon True Person suddenly called out.

"Does Master have any other instructions?"

Lu Li's heart gave a thump. Keeping his expression calm, he turned and cupped his hands.

"Flood dragon blood is lustful by nature. Once you refine the Azure Flood Dragon True Blood, your yang energy will become abundant and restless. You'll need to balance it with yin. I'll grant you two beautiful maids to serve as your concubines."

Ghost Demon True Person said.

Hm?

There were perks like that?

Lu Li almost blurted out his agreement.

But then he reconsidered and fell silent.

Could Ghost Demon True Person be sending them to spy on him?

"What is it?"

Seeing Lu Li's conflicted expression, Ghost Demon True Person asked in confusion, "Are two not enough? Then I'll grant you twenty. Will that do?"

Twenty?

Lu Li felt a faint ache in his lower back. He shook his head and immediately declined. "Thank you, Master, but I wouldn't dare overstep with your maids. If I ever have need of one, I'd be better off asking Eighth Senior Brother. He has plenty of beauties, too."

"That will do. But don't become too obsessed with women. Go."

Ghost Demon True Person waved him away with a reminder.

"This disciple understands. I take my leave."

Lu Li cupped his hands and floated out of the cave.

Phew.

Looking at the fiery clouds that blotted out the sky ahead, Lu Li let out a breath, his face alight with joy. He turned and floated toward the Star Gazing Tower atop the mountain.

Yet a trace of gloom still hung over his heart.

He still had to run!

Who knew what dangerous mission Ghost Demon True Person might give him next?

As he thought this, Lu Li spotted Bai Jinfei in a stone pavilion beside the fork in the road.

The moment he saw Lu Li, Bai Jinfei flashed over, grinning. "Congratulations, Junior Brother! You made quite a splash today. You'll soon be famous far and wide! Before long, who knows how many female disciples will throw themselves into your arms! Congratulations!"

"Senior Brother Bai, don't tease me. This is just a little scuffle among Qi Refining cultivators. It's nothing worth mentioning, let alone something that'll make me famous."

Lu Li smiled.

"Heh, Junior Brother, stop being so modest! You're already invincible among Qi Refining cultivators. Some Foundation Establishment cultivators could even lose their lives if they ran into you and let their guard down. But now that I think about it, how did you get so strong so suddenly?"

Bai Jinfei couldn't help asking.

"It's simple. I cultivated an unrivaled divine art. Senior Brother, want to know what it is?"

Lu Li smiled mysteriously.

"Oh? Junior Brother, quit keeping me in suspense! Tell me, what divine art did you cultivate? Is it one of the three great secret arts of the Yin Underworld Ghost Sect?"

Bai Jinfei's eyes lit up. He couldn't wait to hear.

"No. This divine art is incredibly powerful." Lu Li smiled and shook his head. "But there's one tiny condition you have to meet before you can cultivate it."

"What condition?"

"Cut it off. Castration, gelding, becoming a eunuch—having your root severed."

"..."

Bai Jinfei was speechless.

By then, he understood that Lu Li had been messing with him.

But the next moment, Bai Jinfei raised his brows and asked with a grin, "Hehehe, Junior Brother, after Master gave you the Azure Flood Dragon True Blood, did he mention that you should prepare a few beauties?"

"He did."

Lu Li nodded.

"Need your senior brother's help? Whether you want people from the Dao Alliance or the Buddhist Sect, or any kind of spirit or ghost—ones that swim through the sky or fly through the water—I can get them for you!"

Bai Jinfei thumped his chest.

This guy had connections everywhere?

Lu Li was tempted, but ultimately shook his head and smiled. "Senior Brother, let's leave that little matter for another time. You've been waiting here for me. Was there something you needed?"

"Indeed!"

Bai Jinfei's expression turned serious. "Junior Brother Lu, Master gave you the Azure Flood Dragon True Blood so you could quickly reach Foundation Establishment. Is he preparing to have you compete for Chief Disciple?"

Oh? He'd guessed it?

Lu Li was slightly surprised. After a brief moment's thought, he nodded. "You guessed right, Senior Brother. Master really does want me to compete for Chief Disciple."

"That wasn't hard to guess. You've offended True Lord Yellow Spring, True Lord Flying Fox, and the Great Demon King Shocking Heaven—three True Lords! We demonic cultivators are petty by nature. They'll definitely come after you! Only by competing for Chief Disciple can you make them think twice and stop them from attacking you."

Bai Jinfei spoke solemnly.

Lu Li was slightly taken aback.

So competing for Chief Disciple was a kind of protective talisman?

Bai Jinfei continued, "The Yin Underworld Ghost Sect has stood for over three thousand years and had nine Sect Masters. Seven of them were Chief Disciples! That's why the sect takes its Core Disciples who compete for Chief Disciple very seriously. For the entire month of the competition, they won't allow them to suffer even the slightest injury!"

So that was how it was!

It seemed the Yin Underworld Ghost Sect hadn't risen to prominence on luck alone.

"If Junior Brother really intends to compete for Chief Disciple, there's one thing you need to pay special attention to," Bai Jinfei said solemnly.

"Please explain, Senior Brother."

Lu Li became serious and cupped his hands, asking for advice.

"On the day the competition begins, the sect's disciples will gather. Any Core Disciple with Foundation Establishment cultivation can step forward to compete. But not just anyone can become Chief Disciple. The moment you step up, someone will surely refuse to accept you and question whether you're qualified—that is, whether you're strong enough."

"So someone will challenge me on the day of the competition? I'll have to fight someone again?"

Lu Li frowned.

He was kind by nature and only wanted to win people over with virtue.

But somehow, wherever he went, there were always people who wanted to fight him.

"This is the Demon Sect. Isn't starting a fight over the slightest disagreement perfectly normal?" Bai Jinfei said with a smile.

True.

Lu Li came to his senses.

"Though I don't really think Junior Brother can become Chief Disciple, I'll congratulate you in advance anyway. May you pluck the laurel and take the championship, claiming the position of Chief Disciple!"

Bai Jinfei cupped his hands in congratulation.

"Thanks. By the way, Senior Brother Bai, does becoming Chief Disciple give you a golden ticket against death?"

Lu Li asked curiously.

"Of course! As long as you don't betray the sect, you could seduce the Sect Master's wife and daughter and still get away with it! Also, if you want to borrow money, just ask anyone! You won't even have to pay interest!"

At that, Bai Jinfei's eyes gleamed like piles of gold.

"There are benefits like that?"

Lu Li stared in surprise.

"Yeah. You know the Supreme Devil Sect, the greatest of the Ten Great Demon Sects? One year, its Chief Disciple—who also happened to be surnamed Lu—borrowed several billion spirit stones from everyone in the sect, then ran straight back to the Dao Alliance! Turns out that guy was a spy for the Dao Alliance! Hahaha!"

Bai Jinfei laughed with glee.

He didn't notice that Lu Li's eyes had begun to shine with an unprecedented brilliance.

The next moment, the light in Lu Li's eyes faded. He cupped his hands. "Thanks for the advice, Senior Brother. I'll return to my cave and refine the Azure Flood Dragon True Blood. See you in a month!"

With that, he turned and floated away, vanishing after a few flashes like a phantom.

"Hm? Why did Junior Brother Lu suddenly seem so full of energy?"

Bai Jinfei murmured as he gazed in the direction Lu Li had disappeared.

Then he shook his head, flew up into the air, and shot back toward the Gold Jade Palace.

By then, Lu Li had already raced to his own Star Gazing Tower.

His eyes glinted with razor-sharp determination.

I'm going to cultivate!

I'm going to become Chief Disciple!

Then I'll make off with the funds... and run away with all his little sisters-in-law!