books44 Chapter 902 - 1002: Member of the Demon Sect
Chapter 902 - 1002: Member of the Demon Sect
The stage of the Demon Beast's incineration was at hand; the townspeople wished time would pass faster so that this process might conclude swiftly!In the crowd, the only one whose sentiments differed was likely Ye Tianfan.
At this moment, Ye Tianfan looked at the green-clad girl with some curiosity, pondering which Sect would so openly recruit disciples in a town?
According to Ye Tianfan's understanding, even the minor Sects of the righteous path had never behaved so. Their method was to trust in fate, meaning that if you were destined to join their Sect, you would eventually do so without their solicitation!
Thus, recruitment for the righteous Sects was generally more of a spiritual endeavor: if you arrived and they sensed fate, they would take you in; if encountered during their journeys and you expressed interest, they'd do the same.
Though proactive recruitment existed, it typically occurred when they perceived a potential disciple as destined, prompting an invitation, which, if accepted, would lead to recruitment.
No righteous Sect would set up a recruitment point in a given location. Such an action would be more akin to the practices of the Demon Sect!
Ye Tianfan mused that if this girl belonged to the Demon Sect, everything would make sense. It seemed he had to prevent something from unfolding, lest the fallacies seduce many, posing significant threats to the righteous path, especially since the girl employed the method of destroying a Demon Beast to aid them!
Wait a minute, destroying the Demon Beast?
Hold on, wasn't it quite likely that this Demon Beast had been released by the girl herself?
Though lacking evidence, Ye Tianfan felt that the demon beast might have indeed been released by her, and the subsequent Array was likely meant to mask the town's conversion into their granary!
By "granary," it meant that the town had become a supply point for the people of the Demon Sect!
Ye Tianfan watched as the mayor began to announce the eligibility conditions for the testing!
"First, one must not be over thirty years old!" the mayor proclaimed the first condition!
Upon hearing this, some among the crowd were disappointed while others rejoiced.
"Damn it, I just turned thirty-one this year. Celebrated yesterday—it's so frustrating!"
"Ha, I'm just twenty-seven, my son is only eight, and my wife is just twenty-five—my whole family qualifies! If any one of us gets selected, we'll be set!"
"So envious! My family only has one person who qualifies; the rest don't meet the standards!"
"I'm damn envious of all of you who qualify; there's not a single one in my family who does!"
Once the chatter subsided somewhat, the mayor announced the second condition: "One must not have suffered any serious illness!"
"Serious illness? What's considered serious? I was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago—does that count?"
"Yeah, I caught such a bad cold two years ago I almost died—does that count as serious?"
"I have a stomach condition!"
"So do I!"
"I have brain damage!"
"Me too!"
The mayor gestured for quiet and explained, "A serious illness means something that can't be cured and persists, unlike a cold that can be treated. Only those without such ailments qualify!"
"Well, I'm okay. I survived, even though my cold nearly finished me!"
"Damn it, I'm not eligible as my diabetes persists!"
"Does my episodic brain damage count or not?"
"I have intermittent hemorrhoids!"
As the noise subsided again, the mayor announced the third condition: "The third condition is never having taken a life!"
Once stated, the crowd went silent, only to erupt into noise once more!
"Damn, I met the first two, but not the third!"
"I meet all of them; I'm in luck!"
"My son qualifies!"
"Are you calling me names?"
"No!"
"You are, fat chance I'll let it slide!"
"You punk, dare hit your old man; see if I don't beat you to death!"
Listening to these conditions, Ye Tianfan furrowed his brows. Why were there these requirements for recruitment? The first two were understandable: one shouldn't be too old to hold trainee value, and they should be free from major illnesses to ensure robust health!
In cultivating immortality, talent alone wasn't enough; one needed good bone structure and constitution! Even with high potential, a frequently sick trainee would be of little use if their health problems persisted!
It would be a waste of effort and resources if they perished despite investment. The Sect wouldn't gain anything from it!
Yet, the third condition was debatable; most ordinary folks have killed livestock, except perhaps nobles, but they may have killed other creatures!
Even stepping on ants while walking counts as taking a life! And yes, it does count!
Even benevolent Sects focusing on teaching and accruing virtue wouldn't reject someone based on not taking a life, provided they hadn't indulged in mindless killing!
Was there some secret? Ye Tianfan contemplated, feeling increasingly uneasy about the girl on stage!
For now, there was no evidence of a plot by the girl. He decided to wait and see!
If a conspiracy unfolded, he could then step in and give the girl a lesson!
"Now, you should return. This afternoon, bring those in your family who meet these conditions to undergo skill assessment. Anyone daring to try their luck without meeting these criteria will find themselves detained for several days by our Government Office!" announced the mayor.
With these words, the crowd dispersed to inform their families, assessing who met the requirements to be tested!
If someone could join the Fairy Lady's Sect, it would truly be a case of shared prosperity for all!
Ye Tianfan realized the afternoon would be pivotal, planning to return to the inn, then return later to observe what actions the girl might take!
"Master Tianfan?"
Just as Ye Tianfan started to walk away, a voice called his name from behind. He turned to see the girl from the platform standing in front of him!
Ye Tianfan squinted slightly and asked, "You know me?"
"Of course, you're the renowned leader of the new generation from the righteous path. If we Demon Sect small fry didn't recognize you, we'd die without knowing how we were done for!" The green-clad girl confidently asserted her identity, proclaiming herself as someone from the Demon Sect.
Hearing her acknowledgment of her Demon Sect affiliation, Ye Tianfan was intrigued and glanced at the girl, pondering!