Monarch Night

The crowd was puzzled, and Zhao Wushang scratched his head and said, "Leader, in such a predicament, is there really a good aspect?"

Starlight Master said, "You must be dimwitted, how could there be none? For example, even if we have to deal with people from our own sect, among them, there are always those known to us who would benefit us or your family, right? Should these people be killed along with those we hate or don't know?"

"So we have to keep these people no matter what. Firstly, they can be witnesses, and secondly, they can be our strength in the future. In this way, won't there be at least some benefits?"

The crowd's eyes lit up.

Indeed, that's the way it is.

In this way, when you return to your family, you can still leverage?

Starlight Master looked at everyone's bright eyes and immediately snorted coldly: "So you all thought of it? Hmm, I'm really just a worrywart. You all have completely sold me out, and I still have to worry about your future. Even have to consider your family and no matter what... I get no benefit and only do the work... yet I can still pave a little path for your future."

He let out a heroic sigh: "Did I owe you all in a past life?"

The crowd felt ashamed.

The crowd eagerly asked, "Leader, what's next?"

Starlight Master, exasperated, said, "Wait a moment, I have to scold you a bit to release my anger, I'm suffocating. Why is it that when you cause trouble, I get no benefit but still have to clean up after you?"

Everyone lowered their heads: "..."

Starlight Master scolded for quite a while before saying, "Then I have to consider even greater benefits for you all!"

The crowd immediately brightened up: More benefits?!

After saying this, Starlight Master seemed to be filled with grievances again and cursed the crowd wildly before clearing his throat: "The second thing is... go out and find some influential families, those you don't want to kill, with great power, high cultivation... bring them in, give them a Yishan Sect identity... let them join the Escort Agency as the head of the escort, putting them in the same position as us, doesn't that work?"

In an instant, everyone's eyes lit up like searchlights.

"Brilliant!"

The crowd cheered in unison: "Leader, my God! So brilliant!"

"Don't cheer too soon!"

Starlight Master rolled his eyes and said, "Don't get too happy early on, the people coming in have conditions. First, they must obey my management, and secondly, swear loyalty to Celestial Worm God, promising loyalty to our Yixin Sect Baiyun State branch before leaving. Otherwise, whoever I should kill, I'll kill, no leniency!"

"That's for sure, of course."

The crowd was extremely excited.

How is there such a path?

Truly, it's Heaven opening a path when there's no way out.

"If the people coming in are too highly cultivated that I can't kill them, then I'll simply abandon the branch, leaving it for you to play. Anyway, even with such a person, I'm out!"

"That's impossible! Leader, rest assured, if there's really such a person, we won't play with him!"

The crowd all patted their chests in assurance.

If there's really such a reckless fool, following would only lead to death, right?

How can they compare with the reliable Starlight Master?

In such a completely desperate situation, under his planning, not only is a reversal possible, but there seems to be profit in sight.

This is simply miraculous!

"Third, I need to report to the Sect Hierarch. This is a decision we made together, aiming to infiltrate the Guardian Hall, to allow our Yixin Sect Baiyun State branch a legitimate identity in Baiyun State. Furthermore, we can help those of our sect evade the Guardian Hall's pursuit."

Starlight Master said, "These are all our branch's achievements! Merit!"

The crowd's cheers almost lifted the roof: "Brilliant! Leader! Absolutely brilliant!"

Completely turning loss into profit.

"But there's one thing, let me be clear beforehand, the people coming in must abide by laws and regulations. If there's anyone acting lawlessly... hehe, it only takes one, think about the consequences."

Starlight Master sneered; "Frankly, I have no confidence in those people regarding this point."

"Leader, leave it to us!"

Zheng Yunqi, gnashing his teeth, said fiercely: "As soon as they arrive, I'll have them memorize the Law Codes! Moreover, organize exams every day! Those who can't memorize will be whipped!"

"Anyway, those lawless unstable elements cannot be allowed to harm our branch!"

"Each one will behave, those meant to escort should go and earn their keep honestly! Dare to misbehave, we won't even need the Leader to speak, we'll deal with them ourselves!"

The crowd was full of momentum and united.

"That's more like it."

Starlight Master said: "In this way, with our branch's legitimate identity, even if you or they leave in the future, you can return anytime. Understand? If anything happens... hey, just retreat here, pick up a job as an escort. Where do they arrest you? Right?"

"Right!"

The crowd discussed intensely.

This plan is simply wonderful.

Typically, turning decay into magic!

Turning despair into paradise!

Starlight Master is indeed the eternal God!

"But there's one thing you need to remember, that is... since this mess is out, some people must die!"

Starlight Master revealed his customary brutal smile: "I don't care who dies! But, people must die. Otherwise, why would the Guardian Hall believe us?"

"If the Guardian Hall finds out we are stalling or deliberately harboring individuals from the Main Sect... hehe, everyone, by then it'll be an attack from both sides, our lives here... will really be more fragile than anything else."

"Rest assured, Leader!"

"Even if we lose our lives, we must accomplish this!"

"We caused such a big mess, the fact that the Leader can come up with such a plan for us is already going above and beyond."

"Rest assured, Leader, if there's even a slight failure, I'll take my own head off for you!"

"Isn't it just killing a few people, none of these guys aren't evil to the core, since we are the model of the Guardian Hall, killing them is rightful!"

"Right, rightful!"

The crowd shouted with raised arms.

But Starlight Master frowned, still pacing, still deep in thought.

Everyone looked at him with confusion, hadn't the issue been basically resolved with what's been said? What else was he considering?

Starlight Master frowned and said, "Supposedly, it should be about settled now? But I always feel that I've forgotten something? I always feel insecure."

Everyone was puzzled.

Forgot something?

What else could there be?

It's already perfect.

Yet Starlight Master continued to ponder.

Feeling agitated.

Zheng Yunqi and Zhao Wushang, among others, also instinctively started to think.

Unsafe aspects?

What's unsafe?

There shouldn't be any...

Everyone was seriously contemplating, Starlight Master had nearly solved all problems, and they hadn't assisted at all.

If we end up thinking of nothing, it would be utterly useless.

"Unsafe..."

Zhao Wushang racked his brains: "I actually feel the same way, why can't I think of it?"

After a long time.

Zheng Yunqi suddenly slapped his thigh with a crisp sound, attracting the attention of everyone: "I remember!"

The crowd was instantly invigorated: "What what?"

Starlight Master also turned his head, full of curiosity: "You thought of it? What is it?"

Zheng Yunqi said: "It's... branches of other sects!"

Starlight Master suddenly also slapped his thigh.

"Why the hell didn't I think of that!"

The crowd sought advice from Zheng Yunqi.

"The flaw is right here."

Zheng Yunqi said gravely, "Our current situation is that the Guardian Hall believes we are on their side; and we ourselves know what we're doing. Those joining in the future, although they know we're a branch of the Yixin Sect, they will all swear an oath to Celestial Worm God, so they can't leak it."

"The only ones who might leak it are those leaders and their confidants who came with us that night."

"And our Yixin Sect branch growing will inevitably lead to their territory shrinking and status being lowered. So this hidden threat is indeed substantial."

Zhao Wushang's eyes showed ruthlessness, saying: "Therefore, if one day we become too prosperous, and it gets exposed that this Guardian Hall partner is actually a branch of the Yixin Sect... well, everyone knows the consequences."

With that said, the crowd broke out in a cold sweat.

Starlight Master frowned, tapping the table and said: "Although Liu Duozhu and the others may not inform on us, we can't be careless..."

Zheng Yunqi urgently said, "Leader, you can't say that, as the saying goes, a person doesn't harbor intentions against the tiger, but the tiger is intent on eating people. One must be guarded! These hidden risks must be nipped in the bud!"

Zhao Wushang and others stood up concurrently: "Yes, Leader, keeping those branches is too dangerous, too many people know about us!"

Zhou Mei'er and Wu Lianlian had a face full of killing intent: "I think it's best to kill them all!"

These people belonged to the Weiwo Zheng Sect.

From a young age, they were taught that anything threatening should be quickly eradicated.

Upon hearing that so many could threaten their lives, how could they hold back?

My little life held by such insignificant ants?

What a joke!

Unbearable, utterly unbearable.

Seeing Starlight Master seemingly indecisive and unwilling to make a ruthless move, everyone was anxious: "Leader, this matter requires a rapid decision!"

Starlight Master frowned and said, "This matter, I need to consult with the Sect Hierarch. After all, suddenly attacking our allies requires accountability. What if the Southeast Headquarters blames us..."

"Leader! How can such things be reported, it's always better to act first and report later."

Zhao Wushang was so anxious at Starlight Master's stubbornness that he started foaming at the mouth.

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