Players: All NPCs in the Sect Are Moles

Why had Lin Qingfeng come here?

It all started with something that happened earlier.

At that time, Lin Qingfeng was in his luxurious cave residence, lying on his Cold Jade Bed. He idly swiped his finger through the air, playing a built-in mini-game.

Then, he glanced at the data from a previously issued mission.

[Mission: Help Incubate New Life (Egg-like Objects)]

[Total Completions: 73]

"I didn’t expect them to like this mission so much. I trust my artistic touches added quite a bit to it." Lin Qingfeng nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the completion rate.

’Of course, it’s mainly because the mission is so simple and easy. That must be why the results are so outstanding.’

As for those little guys that had just burst from their chests, Lin Qingfeng had already made arrangements.

He had directly dumped this glorious task on Wang Xiedi.

After all, he had a Xenomorph Queen, and Wang Xiedi had a Xenomorph Empress. Since they were of the same origin, Wang Xiedi could take over and command these little Xenomorphs without direct instructions from Lin Qingfeng.

Besides, the Xenomorph Empress was Wang Xiedi’s Dao companion. Facing this swarm of "grand-nephews," shouldn’t he show some initiative? He needed to take responsibility, babysit a little, and conduct some pre-employment training.

’Perfect. Once this new generation of Xenomorphs is trained and suitable for riding, the sect will have a batch of perfect mounts.’

’As the Eldest Brother, I’m truly racking my brains for the sect’s development. I have to consider the disciples’ Dao heart tempering *and* worry about upgrading the sect’s mount forces. It’s not easy.’

’Without me, this sect would be doomed sooner or later.’

He casually closed the panel and started scrolling boredly through the Sect Construction System, wanting to see what new pay-to-win... ah, no, what new content beneficial to the sect’s development had been officially released.

Browsing through the official announcements, he discovered that a new sect building had been added.

After a brief look at its description, Lin Qingfeng bought it with real money without a second thought.

[New Sect Building: Nabo Garden]

He clicked on it, and a detailed description popped up.

[Nabo Garden: A corridor of memories built upon the ruins of a past era.]

[It is said that this was once an institution established in the old era to facilitate inside jobs and embezzlement.]

[Note: Trial participants must donate ten items, each valued at no less than one hundred Spirit Stones, to gain entry. Donated items may be displayed within the Nabo Garden.]

[Special Reward: Teams that clear the "Nabo Garden" trial have a chance to obtain the limited-edition title—"Calling a Deer a Horse."]

Lin Qingfeng’s attention was immediately captured by the "Calling a Deer a Horse" title.

[Title: Calling a Deer a Horse]

[Effect: After equipping this title, your true Cultivation will be forcibly disguised to a state of your choosing. No scouting-type Magic or Divine Techniques can see through the truth. Note: This effect is temporarily nullified if you initiate an attack.]

’This thing is interesting.’

Lin Qingfeng’s mind started racing.

He could already picture his Younger Sister wearing this title at the upcoming Yunzhou Sword Testing Conference.

’At the Sword Testing Conference, Younger Sister Su Ling’er will wear this title, stand there, and act completely calm and composed.’

’Scouts from the various sects will use their Magic to take a look and—hey, they won’t be able to see through her! They won’t be able to gauge her depth! This Guixi Sect truly has hidden dragons and crouching tigers!’

’Even though Younger Sister is super weak, no one will dare to underestimate her.’

’And at my request, she’ll act all flamboyant, flashing her wealth everywhere. Everyone else will think she’s ridiculously strong and even more ridiculously brave. But surrounded by all those big shots, she’ll just be trembling, forcing herself to maintain a tough exterior while secretly scared to death, praying they don’t make a move. Just thinking about it is hilarious! HEHEHEHE!’

’When the arena matches start, her opponents will definitely be terrified the moment she steps up, thinking they’ve run into some reclusive master.’

’But the moment she makes a move, the Spiritual Power fluctuations of a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator will be completely exposed.’

’How will those guys who call themselves righteous and reputable sects react? Humiliated and enraged? They’ll most likely be humiliated and enraged!’

’Tricked by a little girl at the Foundation Establishment Stage, they’ll lose all face. They might even try to kill my Younger Sister on the spot.’

’Then I can step in and justifiably rob the robbers. I’ll get to tease my Younger Sister *and* have a legitimate reason to wipe out those other sects. Isn’t that just perfect?’

’If they dare to get angry, that’s all the proof I need—caught red-handed with the evidence!’

’Wouldn’t that just further confirm their corrupt character and wicked, demonic ways? We’d be ridding the world of a menace for the common people!’

’Then, we can "rescue" their disciples whose faith has been shaken, bring them back to our sect for some labor reform, and that would be enacting justice on behalf of heaven. Perfectly justifiable!’

’It’s absolutely perfect! Flawless!’

HEHEHEHEHEHE!!!!

’But for now, clearing this new building is the priority.’

He had paid to unlock this new building, planning to go in first to scout it out. If the trial wasn’t too difficult and the rewards were good, he would call his Younger Sister over and help her grind for the title.

With that thought, he stretched and decided to go for a stroll, stretch his legs, and check out the building’s location.

’After all, as the Eldest Brother, I need to patrol the sect occasionally. It’s a matter of humane leadership.’

He strolled along the sect’s bluestone paths, his hands behind his back, walking with a steady and measured gait.

The moonlight showered over him, giving him the air of a transcendent master.

As he walked, he rounded a thicket of green bamboo and happened to see a red figure standing in the moonlight not far ahead.

’What a coincidence!’

...

Su Ling’er was standing there in a daze.

The bamboo groves on either side swayed in the wind, as if countless people were whispering in her ear, mocking her incompetence and naivete.

’It’s too hard.’

’Reforming this group of demonic scions is just too hard.’

She had thought that after witnessing the birth of life, they would at least develop a sliver of reverence for it.

But what was the result? Not only did they show no remorse, but they acted as if a whole new world had opened up to them, howling that they wanted to continue "feeling the weight of life" tomorrow.

’The feeling of being alive? The true meaning of life?’

’If you love feeling the weight of life so much, why are you happy to stay in this demonic sect? Aren’t you afraid of dying young? How will you experience the weight of life then? You have to value your own lives!’

Su Ling’er looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, her heart heavy with frustration.

’Eldest Brother, oh, Eldest Brother, I’ve failed to live up to your expectations.’

’I wanted to guide them onto the righteous path, but they insist on sprinting down the wide, smooth highway of the demonic path, and I can’t even pull them back.’

’Could it be... that I was too into my role? Did I lead them astray? Or is it that the hearts of people in this world are truly this twisted?’

’Even when given a chance to be good, even when it seems possible for them to be good, will they ultimately still choose the path to destruction?’

The more she thought, the more helpless she felt, and she couldn’t help but sigh.

"Sigh..."

Then, Su Ling’er heard the sound of footsteps approaching from a distance.

Su Ling’er’s heart tightened. She subconsciously wiped the sorrow from her face, straightened her back, and resumed the appearance of the stern, unsmiling Holy Daughter of the Guixi Sect.

’Who could it be this late?’

She looked up and saw a familiar figure strolling toward her in the moonlight.

’It’s Eldest Brother!’

Su Ling’er’s heart clenched.

’Why is Eldest Brother here? He should be resting in his cave residence by now.’

’Is he here to... call me to account? Because I failed the task he gave me?’

She nervously squeezed her cuffs, already prepared for a scolding.

However, Lin Qingfeng just naturally lifted his chin at her in greeting. "Younger Sister, still not resting this late?"

Su Ling’er’s brain short-circuited.

’Eldest Brother... isn’t angry? Not only is he not angry, he actually greeted me first?’

While she was lost in confusion, Lin Qingfeng had already walked up to her and said, "Perfect timing. Since you’re already here, this saves me the trouble of looking for you later. Come on, I’ll take you to see something special (the Nabo Garden)."

Su Ling’er was even more bewildered.

’See... see something special?’

Her brain began to spin wildly, trying to decipher the profound meaning hidden in her Eldest Brother’s seemingly simple words.

’Eldest Brother wants to take me to see "something special."’

Su Ling’er’s cheeks instantly flushed red.

’No! That’s the great, glorious, and correct Eldest Brother! How could he possibly mean *that*!’

’Right, what Eldest Brother must mean is that he actually approved of today’s performance! Or rather, he had predicted this outcome all along!’

’How could I possibly fathom Eldest Brother’s realm? What I thought was a failure might just be one part of his plan!’

’Then what is he taking me to see now? And why at this particular time?’

Su Ling’er’s gaze fell on Lin Qingfeng’s calm face, and a thought crashed into her mind.

’This is definitely not just some simple "special thing." This is a lesson! A much deeper lesson!’

’I previously used the "incubation of life" to try and reform them, to awaken the goodness in their hearts, but it only made them fall deeper into the ways of the demonic sect. This proves my method was wrong.’

’Eldest Brother must have seen my confusion and bewilderment, so he’s going to personally take me to witness something!’

’I’m afraid... it’s some kind of darkness, some cruel truth!’

’He wants me to see with my own eyes what a pitiful end those irredeemable souls will meet!’

At this thought, a warm current surged through Su Ling’er’s heart, and her eyes grew hot.

’Eldest Brother... you really worry yourself to death over me!!!’

’He never says things directly, always using these methods to silently guide and enlighten me.’

She took a deep breath, suppressed her emotional gratitude, and adopted a serious expression. "Disciple... is willing to follow Eldest Brother."

Lin Qingfeng looked at her solemn expression, like she was "receiving a holy decree," and muttered to himself inwardly.

’What’s with this Younger Sister? I’m just taking her to run a newly released sect building instance, why is she acting like she’s going to her own execution?! What have you been thinking now, you silly girl? Forget it, forget it! Clearing the new content is what’s important!’

"Then follow me," he said with a nod, turning to lead the way.