Chapter 1381: Chapter 694: Joining the Sect
Chapter 694: Joining the Sect
So they could spread the Feilun Sect across this continent.
Upon hearing this request, Mr. Zhou immediately refused.
Because he had once met Lin Beichen’s ancestors, and Lin Beichen’s ancestors had been kind to his family. Since then, the Zhou Family had embraced Daoism.
Being asked to fund this unheard-of Feilun Sect was indeed difficult for them to accept.
Don’t be fooled by these missionaries seeking the Zhou Family’s sponsorship, but after being refused by Mr. Zhou, they immediately turned hostile.
"Why refuse to sponsor us to propagate the Feilun Sect? You haven’t truly engaged with the Feilun Sect and don’t know its benefits, which is understandable. But with your family’s wealth, comes great social responsibility. Shouldn’t you do more to benefit the people?" the blonde-haired, blue-eyed missionary questioned Mr. Zhou.
In fact, for the well-informed Mr. Zhou, seeing such people wasn’t surprising.
To completely discourage them, Mr. Zhou mentioned their Zhou Family’s belief in Daoism, which was met with mocking laughter from the missionaries.
"Daoism, I’ve heard of it, the ancient Eastern sect only existing in history. Hasn’t Daoism already become extinct? Why do you still practice Daoism?"
Immediately after, these missionaries attempted to brainwash Mr. Zhou, telling him that their Feilun Sect could allow people to ascend to Heaven after death, sparing them the sufferings of the human world.
They also promised that if the Zhou Family supported them in spreading their faith across this Eastern land, no matter what peril the Zhou Family encountered, they would never stand idly by.
But even with the missionaries pulling out all the stops, Mr. Zhou remained unmoved, "To be frank, I chose to embrace Daoism. I don’t believe in going to Hell after death, as I’ve never heard of such things. But what I do know is, in this life, one should live with a clear conscience!"
Upon hearing Mr. Zhou’s righteous words, the missionaries’ faces grew darker.
"Since you’re so blind to the situation, we won’t waste any more words with you. We’re leaving!" With that, the leading missionary angrily got up and left.
Yet the missionary behind seemed somewhat unwilling to give up. As he passed by Mr. Zhou, he spilled some liquid from a bottle onto Mr. Zhou.
When the Zhou Family glared angrily, the man feigned that it was unintentional.
Mr. Zhou was generous by nature, and since the other party claimed it wasn’t intentional, he didn’t take it to heart until Lin Beichen brought up the matter today.
"Grandfather, I almost forgot if you hadn’t mentioned it. Thinking carefully, it seems your health issues really began after those missionaries left!" Zhou Yi looked at Mr. Zhou.
"Exactly, if it weren’t for the Daoist reminding me, I’d have forgotten this little incident. Could it be that these people really harmed me?" Mr. Zhou couldn’t help but feel a bit angry.
At the time, he had clearly explained to those missionaries that their family was committed to Daoism, and couldn’t sponsor them.
He thought it was a trivial matter, only to discover those seemingly proper missionaries resorted to such means to harm people!
Listening to the words exchanged between the Zhou grandfather and grandson, Lin Beichen also recalled the disgraceful deeds of the Feilun Sect.
Reflecting on this incident, he believed his view of the Feilun Sect was correct.
They don’t provide a faith for humanity, but use those who believe in the Feilun Sect as tools.
Once a tool is no longer useful or loses its value, its end is like Mr. Zhou’s.
However, this incident further solidified Lin Beichen’s determination to eliminate the Feilun Sect!
Such an ill-winded cult must not be allowed to recruit followers!
During the conversation, Lin Beichen reassured Mr. Zhou, saying he had already performed a ritual, so Mr. Zhou’s condition would temporarily improve.
But during this period, he would need to investigate the Zhou Family thoroughly to ensure the Feilun Sect hadn’t done anything else unknown to them.
The Zhou grandfather and grandson, having witnessed Lin Beichen’s capabilities, readily agreed.
"Thank you so much, Daoist. Without you, we wouldn’t know what to do!" Zhou Yi smiled, looking at Lin Beichen.
He increasingly felt that Lin Beichen, compared to those from the Feilun Sect his grandfather mentioned, was more like a true gentleman.
After expelling the evil spirit from his grandfather, Lin Beichen didn’t demand gold or treasure in return, showing he truly was a descendant of Daoism worthy of Eastern belief!
After the meal, Lin Beichen received a prompt from the system.
"Congratulations, host, for gaining five hundred Faith Value points!"
Five hundred points?
Looking at the Zhou grandfather and grandson beside him, it seemed that not only had he fulfilled his ancestors’ instructions and acquired the items his ancestors left with the Zhou Family, but he had also gained devoted followers!
This was indeed good news for him.
But his joy was short-lived as the system issued a new task.
"New Task: Faith Harvester!"
"Task Content: Host must increase Faith Value to ten thousand points within a month!"
"Task Reward: A long-lost Mountain Protection Array!"
Lin Beichen wasn’t interested in becoming a Faith Harvester. He was okay with Faith Value growing gradually, as he believed this could help people truly understand the benefits of Daoism.
However, the task’s reward, the Mountain Protection Array, did intrigue him.
In ancient times, great sects had their own Mountain Protection Arrays, safeguarding against attacks from other sects and protecting disciples from being slaughtered by others.
Though he had the soon-to-be-built Xuanzhen Temple, he hadn’t yet mastered a Mountain Protection Array.
"It’s truly a blessing in disguise!"
During his time in the underground chamber of the Celestial Cloud Temple, he thought several times he might perish, but upon leaving, good fortune had come to him in waves!
