Chapter 407: Chapter 225: If It’s Torn Again, There’s Nothing Left to Wear...
World Purification Sect?
You Su hesitated. According to He Kongyue, this emerging sect, the World Purification Sect, aimed to parallel the Exorcism Bureau.
But its name was even more audacious than the Exorcism Bureau, considered the strongest force in the Five Continents.
One merely exorcises, while the other seeks to purify the world.
"Does this World Purification Sect have Divine Mountain certification?"
Due to prior mismanagement, illicit temples and evil halls were countless, and the people’s faith was in chaos. Many worshiped evil power out of greed, sowing hidden dangers for the Five Continents.
To unify the faith of the Five Continents’ residents under the Immortal Ancestor, the Divine Mountain vigorously rectified the situation, being very strict in managing various sects and churches. Only religions with Divine Mountain approval could recruit followers, otherwise, they were treated as cults.
As soon as the question was asked, He Kongyue’s expression paused noticeably, and he quickly laughed awkwardly:
"It’s called a sect, but it’s not really a sect, so why need Divine Mountain certification? We’re just like-minded people gathered voluntarily to eliminate evil for the people. Mr. You, if you are concerned, just consider it a small favor for me, and don’t participate in activities after entering. You can leave whenever you want; our sect emphasizes a good start and a good finish."
He Kongyue continued to explain the benefits of the World Purification Sect, while You Su frowned and asked:
"What benefits do I get if I join, Mr. He?"
"Seems I can’t hide anything from you, Mr. You."
He Kongyue straightened his posture, his expression becoming serious:
"To be frank, if I could, I would also like to join the renowned Exorcism Bureau, but they repeatedly rejected me for personal misconduct. How could I not be angry? Joining the World Purification Sect was a second-best choice.
But after joining, I found this sect indeed better than the Exorcism Bureau, which is why I’ve been sincerely recruiting talent for it. If I can recruit someone as talented as Mr. You, I could at least secure a position in the sect. Once I’m stable, you can leave anytime, Mr. You."
"Leave whenever you want" — though spoken lightly, You Su didn’t dare easily believe it.
But then again, the future patriarch of the He Family shouldn’t be foolish, and this He Kongyue certainly isn’t a teenager. Could he not tell if this sect is righteous or evil?
You Su wanted to investigate the Master’s background but really didn’t want to get involved with an unknown organization, leaving him indecisive.
Seeing You Su’s hesitation, He Kongyue put down his teacup and smiled:
"If you really don’t want to, Mr. You, I won’t force you. Forcing help for repayment isn’t gentlemanly. But I hope you’ll keep this matter confidential. Our World Purification Sect is just a fellowship and doesn’t want any unnecessary attention. In the next few days, I’ll investigate the situation of He Shutong for you. Three days later, you can come to my house for the result."
You Su pursed his lips, understanding that the other was giving him three days to think.
"Thank you, Mr. He, and in three days, I’ll bring a thank-you gift to bother you again."
With that, the young man stood up and bid farewell.
...
When You Su returned to the Celestial Heart Book Pavilion, not even an hour had passed, but Ji Lingruo and Wangshu seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"Junior Sister, Senior Sister, you only walked around for a short while?"
You Su walked toward them with a smile.
"Someone kept wondering what you were up to and couldn’t bear to go far, so we could only read at the book pavilion."
Ji Lingruo pouted, sounding like she was complaining but also teasing.
Wangshu, knowing Ji Lingruo was talking about her, slightly lowered her head, seemingly bashful.
A warmth filled You Su’s heart; he was initially planning to return to the sect after meeting up but changed his mind:
"It’s still early. We probably can’t focus on cultivation if we return now. Why don’t we stroll around Henggao City a bit more and head back to Lotus Peak after dinner?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Lingruo’s eyes lit up:
"Really?! Great! I want to eat at the best restaurant in Henggao City!"
She hadn’t forgotten that You Su now had a well-paying job and was keen to spend some of his money.
Though Wangshu was curious about Henggao City, the most magnificent city in Central Continent, she preferred spending time with her junior brother and sister, showing a similar look of delight.
...
As night deepened, the winter courtyard was silent except for a sparse light still glowing in Ji Lingruo’s room.
The girl looked in the mirror, examining her vibrant reflection. Feeling somewhat anxious, she rubbed her legs unconsciously.
When she parted with her senior brother a few days ago, she had felt weak and uncomfortable. She had secretly complained then — who said Dual Cultivation wasn’t tiring!
Little did she know, it was more strenuous for the ox that plows the field.
The girl thought she’d need a good ten days to half a month to recover, but unexpectedly, she felt completely fine the next day and even found the experience fondly memorable.
It seems that sometimes having a strong recovery ability can be a hassle.
She’d been using the excuse of staying in to conceal this, to avoid her brother’s insatiable demands. But after visiting Henggao City today, her brother must have noticed her full recovery, which is why he whispered that he would save the surprise for her alone tonight.
"Sigh... I don’t know if this Power of Tai Sui is helping me or hurting me..."
For some reason, the mention of Tai Sui made Ji Lingruo instinctively touch her abdomen, where the Demon Pill gently rotated, glowing with a green light.
Although the girl still felt a bit embarrassed about the matter, she couldn’t deny the effects of Dual Cultivation. That one night of Dual Cultivation equaled at least a week of her hard practice.
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