Chapter 778 - 234: [Nangong Sheng] (Part 3)
Fellow Daoist Zhao, to be able to so quickly sense the Dao Rhyme of the Sage from our sect, such aptitude, I haven’t seen one!
And to enter the Dao Rhyme and yet jump out by oneself, I haven’t seen that either!"
Chen Yan was startled inside, his back involuntarily felt a chill.
Nangong Sheng scrutinized Chen Yan carefully, and after a while, suddenly said: "Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to join our sect?"
"Huh?"
Nangong Sheng chuckled: "Actually, you like to disguise yourself too much, but our sect emphasizes facing one’s true nature without pretense, so for your personality, it’s not suitable. Moreover... your appearance is also lacking..."
No, you’re always saying I’m not good-looking, is your sect choosing disciples based on beauty?
Chen Yan sighed, but he recalled those preparatory disciples in the outer courtyard, and indeed most of them had remarkable appearances.
Chen Yan naturally had no intention of joining the sect, so he shook his head and tactfully refused: "That day I didn’t tell Fellow Daoist, actually... I’m not an outer courtyard disciple, nor a preparatory person for selected cultivation, I..."
Nangong Sheng waved his hand, his tone was very calm: "Since I’ve come to find Fellow Daoist, I’ve naturally inquired about your background. Who you are, why you’re living in our sect’s outer courtyard, I know it all clearly."
Chen Yan looked a bit embarrassed: "Well..."
So you know I’m just sneaking into classes?
"Our sect emphasizes directly facing one’s heart, neither heavenly principles nor heart demons are rejected— not only not rejected, not suppressed, but everyone is required to face and accept them.
You appreciate the sincerity and wisdom of Fellow Daoist’s Dao heart. I want to break the rules and pull you into our sect’s walls, that’s my selfish intent, even though it doesn’t align with the sect’s principles, you could say it’s my ’demonic thought.’
Since I have this demonic thought, I won’t suppress or resist it. I will go with my heart’s desire, and if I want to do it, I’ll do it!"
Chen Yan’s eyes widened.
Seriously... are you really the leader of a righteous sect?
Following your own thoughts to do whatever you want??
This kind of sect’s corporate spirit, aren’t you afraid of breeding a big demon?
However, this is an internal matter of their sect— their corporate culture. Chen Yan doesn’t intend to join, so why bother.
He then spoke gently: "Since Fellow Daoist Nangong knows my background, I’m just..."
"It’s no problem, I’m an inner sect disciple, I have this bit of authority. I can give you the status of an outer disciple, and in the future, you can stay in the sect, and we can often sit and discuss the Dao!"
Nangong Sheng looked at Chen Yan and sighed: "It’s a pity that you’re already a Second Realm Cultivator, and since I’m not old enough, my master won’t allow me to take disciples, so I can’t take you as a disciple, otherwise, it would be convenient for you to act within the sect in the future."
Not old enough, master won’t allow...
Oh, so you’re not afraid of breaking the rules? Didn’t you just say you can do whatever?
Seeing Chen Yan’s strange eyes, Nangong Sheng knew what this guy was thinking, smiling: "Pulling you into the outer sect breaks the rules, but I have this authority, even if I act a bit rashly, the master’s punishment won’t be severe.
However, if I take you as my disciple, I can’t bear the master’s punishment.
This is Celestial Demon Unity! I break the rules, it’s demonic. Being punished, it’s the heavenly principle.
In this matter, demonic intentions cannot withstand the punishment of the heavenly principle, so the demonic thought will dissipate on its own.
This is our sect’s Dao heart mystery."
Chen Yan sneered inside.
So the reason no big demons emerge from your sect is because... the stick is big enough?!
Nangong Sheng had already tossed over a token, throwing it into Chen Yan’s hand.
"This is the outer disciple token. With this token, you are considered an outer disciple, and... um, on the same level and authority as Zhao Wuji."
"...So simple and rough, so rushed? No ceremony for registering in the sect?"
Chen Yan widened his eyes in shock looking at Nangong Sheng.
Nangong Sheng smiled proudly: "After the outer courtyard selection, there will be an entry ceremony, but that’s the outer courtyard rule. I’m handling special cases specially, it’s unnecessary."
"Wait a moment!" Chen Yan took a deep breath, wanting to return the token: "Fellow Daoist, my ambition is not here, I still need to head to the Southern Border..."
Nangong Sheng chuckled: "Not asking you to stay in the sect, outer disciples can move around freely. I just appreciate Fellow Daoist’s insightful heart, with such an understanding, you will definitely not be a mediocre person in the future. Joining a Sage sect now, I think it’s a good deal."
After pausing, Nangong Sheng added: "Holding the outer disciple token of our sect, you can freely ride our sect’s airship at any place where our sect has a stationed warehouse – for free!"
Chen Yan’s fingers tightened around the token: "...Really free? And... no need to stay in the sect?"
Nangong Sheng smiled slightly, but took the token from Chen Yan’s hand, extended a finger to write in the air, a line of runes scattered out, and then merged into the token.
"I’m giving you the position of an Artifact Creation Hall’s traveling disciple, there’s no real responsibility for this position, usually, you can travel the world looking for various rare materials. Hmm... even if you don’t return to the sect for a year or two, no one will question you, and if anything happens outside, you can show the token, there aren’t many in this Domain Realm who dare to disrespect a Sage sect."
A moment later, Chen Yan muddle-headedly returned to his room, looking at the token.
I... I’ve become an outer disciple of this sect? A traveling disciple under the Artifact Creation Hall?
Responsible for finding rare artifact materials around the world?
A talent scout?
Me?
Chen Yan?
A disciple of the Celestial Demon Yin Yang Joyful Sect!
With this sect’s title, how could it ever sound like a good person!
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[Struggling for two days, I decided to take a break for a day or two, feeling indeed very poor, mind all foggy, can’t sit for long.
Honestly speaking, forcing myself to write these two Chapters in the past two days, even I’m not quite satisfied with them, better rest a bit, and take care of my health.
Taking two days off, will resume updates on Sunday.]
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