"What a narrow path for enemies."
Lin Changkong glanced at Luo Qingyi and chuckled, not looking nervous at all.
Even if Luo Qingyi had an issue with him, she wouldn't make a move personally, so what was there for him to fear?
As long as his luck was good enough, he could still pin her down and grind her into the dirt later.
The other disciples focused their gazes on Luo Qingyi, discussing in hushed tones.
"Is this an Outer Sect Elder? Her aura is so powerful, she must have reached the Core Formation realm."
"My family has some connections and knows a bit about the Heavenly Fire Sect. This Elder should be surnamed Luo."
"I wonder how old Elder Luo is. I observe that Elder Luo is still full of charm."
"No, brother, you're acting strange."
"..."
Luo Qingyi walked to the front of the crowd, her expression cold and arrogant. Once everyone quieted down, she spoke, "I am Elder Luo Qingyi of the Outer Sect. As per tradition, I am here today to tell you some things about the sect.
These are matters you will need to pay attention to in the future, so listen carefully to everything. Do not miss anything."
The over a hundred disciples sat up straight, no longer concerned about whether the Elder was full of charm.
Even if she was, it wasn't their turn, but if they angered her, they could get slapped a few times.
Then Luo Qingyi began her lecture. Initially, she naturally talked about the origins and reputation of the Heavenly Fire Sect, making all the disciples feel that the Heavenly Fire Sect was indeed quite impressive.
Only then did she discuss related regulations and points of attention.
After finishing these, she added, "Finally, there is one point I must specifically inform you of. Although the sect does not oppose competition among disciples, you are all fellow disciples, so you must always leave some room for maneuver in everything.
Do less things that are detrimental to unity. Do not be like some people who think they are the chosen ones just because they entered the Outer Sect from the Servant Courtyard, acting arrogantly and recklessly.
I despise such people the most, and they will never achieve anything great in the future!"
As Luo Qingyi spoke, she unreservedly fixed her gaze on Lin Changkong.
This action immediately drew the attention of others, and everyone turned to look at Lin Changkong, feeling quite surprised.
"Who is this person? Elder Luo seems very displeased with him."
"I know him. He came from the Servant Courtyard. I even spoke to him earlier, but seeing his lowly status, I left immediately. Now it seems my decision then was completely correct."
"Exactly. He even dares to offend an Elder. He's clearly not a good person. How will he survive in the sect in the future?"
"Servant disciples already have low talent. Where did he get the courage to offend an Elder? The thoughts of a frog in a well are truly beyond our comprehension. Heh heh."
A chorus of mocking voices rose, especially from those who had spoken with Lin Changkong earlier, Zhang Dali and Feng Xiaoman, who now spoke with disdain.
Thinking back to their previous attitude towards Lin Changkong, they felt their actions were perfectly handled, showing great foresight.
Undoubtedly, Luo Qingyi's targeting of Lin Changkong led to his isolation.
Seeing this, Luo Qingyi's lips curved into a triumphant smile. She had said that deliberately to isolate Lin Changkong.
Let him offend me. As a dignified Elder, suppressing him is as easy as pie.
Lin Changkong did not get angry. Instead, he met Luo Qingyi's gaze directly, without any fear.
"Don't do things detrimental to unity. Then let me ask you, are the things you are doing now conducive to unity? You can isolate me directly if you want, what's the point of saying such things?
You yourself say not to do things detrimental to unity, yet you are trying every means to isolate a newly entered disciple like me.
What, Elder Luo, is this how you usually are? Do your words mean nothing?"
The surrounding people's eyes widened, looking at Lin Changkong in disbelief.
He actually cursed an Elder in public. How brave!
Luo Qingyi was also furious and shouted, "Stop your glib talk. I am merely speaking the truth, what is wrong with that?
Did you not come from the Servant Courtyard? Or have you not beaten fellow disciples? If you have, how is what I said wrong?
A mere servant disciple, with inherently low talent, yet so self-important and arrogant, thinking you are the chosen one, but in reality, just a frog in a well. How can you achieve anything great!"
As soon as Luo Qingyi finished speaking, a disciple immediately stood up from the crowd.
"Elder Luo is right. Lin Changkong, how dare you insult an Elder in public? It's truly outrageous. I, Zhang Dali, cannot stand by. Shut up immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."
The one who stood up was the chubby young man, Zhang Dali, who had actively approached him earlier, only to turn and leave immediately upon discovering he was from the Servant Courtyard.
He was clearly trying to curry favor with Luo Qingyi at this moment, hoping for some special treatment in the future.
Following him, the female disciple named Feng Xiaoman also stood up and coldly rebuked, "How can a servant disciple like you be so arrogant? It's simply rebellious.
I, Feng Xiaoman, dislike people like you who are so self-important the most. For justice, I challenge you to a duel. Do you dare to accept?"
This was even more audacious. Not only was she trying to curry favor, but she was also willing to fight, challenging him to a duel.
One would think Lin Changkong was utterly wicked, and she was truly acting on behalf of heaven.
Lin Changkong looked at the two of them coldly, smiled, and then stood up.
"You're barking like dogs because you want to take this opportunity to curry favor with Elder Luo and get some special treatment later.
But I must say, do you really think Elder Luo will remember you just by acting like a dog for a moment?"
"No, you don't understand at all. For true powerhouses, weaklings like you aren't even fit to be dogs!"
Lin Changkong's voice was sonorous and powerful, neither humble nor arrogant. His few words made Zhang Dali, Feng Xiaoman, and the others who wanted to curry favor with Luo Qingyi change their expressions.
"You dare to stand up and talk to me like this, it's only because you think I'm from the Servant Courtyard, with no talent and no background, easy to bully. And you talk about insulting an elder, for justice.
Do you really think the elder is always right? Are you a worm inside her stomach, or a maggot in her latrine?
You think you're so great because you have some status and background, wanting to show off in front of her. But frankly, you, and you."
Lin Changkong pointed at Zhang Dali and Feng Xiaoman one by one, a mocking smile curling up at the corners of his mouth.
"And everyone who mocked me earlier, I'm not targeting you individually. I'm saying, everyone here is trash!"
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves!
As soon as Lin Changkong finished speaking, Zhang Dali and Feng Xiaoman's faces turned ashen, extremely unsightly.
The others who had mocked Lin Changkong also stood up, looking at him with faces full of rage.
"Don't get too carried away!"
"How dare a mere servant disciple speak to us like this."
"Simply arrogant, I've never met anyone so audacious in my life."
More than a dozen people stood up, all glaring at Lin Changkong.
Feng Xiaoman was even more furious, a wave of spiritual energy erupting from her. She had clearly reached the Qi Gathering Realm.
This display of spiritual energy made the surrounding people look at her with more respect.
Although more than half of the new disciples had reached the Qi Gathering Realm, the other half had not, and naturally, they felt a sense of awe towards Feng Xiaoman.
Lin Changkong, being just a disciple from the Servant Courtyard, naturally wouldn't be thought to have reached the Qi Gathering Realm.
Feng Xiaoman coldly shouted, "You're simply arrogant! There's no point in talking. If you have the guts, fight me. If not, immediately kneel down and apologize to Elder Luo and us."
Lin Changkong smiled, "A fight? Alright, do you need time to prepare?"
Feng Xiaoman sneered, "Prepare? Cultivators need to deal with all sorts of unexpected situations, why would they need preparation?"
As the words "why would they need preparation" left Feng Xiaoman's mouth, Lin Changkong stomped his foot, his power exploding. His physical strength, comparable to the Qi Gathering Second Level, allowed him to shoot towards Feng Xiaoman like an arrow released from a bow.
He kicked out, aiming for Feng Xiaoman's face.
"Bang!"
A muffled sound, and Feng Xiaoman flew backward, tumbling two zhang away.
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