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Feng Fan feigned ignorance and continued.

"Brother Tan Wei, can you tell me more about this story? And I'm curious about the Blue Dragon and Blue Wyvern sects she mentioned earlier."

Both Tan Wei and Bai Tao froze for a moment, exchanging incredulous looks.

"You... Are you really a disciple of the White Crow Sect? How do you not know about those sects?" Bai Tao asked, his voice filled with disbelief.

Feng Fan quickly explained his situation, sharing that he had come from Earth less than a month ago and had spent most of his time within the White Crow Sect, leaving him unfamiliar with the broader cultivation world.

Bai Tao nodded slowly. "Ah, that explains why you're so clueless. Let me fill you in. Are you aware of the dire situation facing the White Crow Sect if they fail to win the Qian Empire's young generation competition a year from now?"

Feng Fan nodded. "Elder Jiang explained it briefly."

"Good. Here's what you need to know," Bai Tao continued. "A few hundred years ago, the White Crow Sect and the Blue Dragon Sect were two of the strongest middle-tier sects in the Qian Empire. But as the White Crow Sect failed to produce geniuses and kept losing the young generation competition, it began to decline. Without access to enough spiritual qi stone supplies, they weakened. Meanwhile, the Blue Dragon Sect grew stronger and eventually became a top-tier sect. You could say they're largely responsible for the White Crow Sect's downfall." Read exclusive content at empire

Feng Fan raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

Bai Tao's expression darkened. "The Blue Dragon Sect has been systematically targeting White Crow disciples in competitions and ruin explorations. They've been killing off their geniuses, leaving the sect without strong cultivators for the young generation competition."

"Why didn't the White Crow Sect retaliate?" Feng Fan asked, frowning.

"It's not that simple," Bai Tao replied with a sigh. "These battles are restricted to the younger generation. If the elders or senior members got involved, it would escalate into a full-scale war between sects, and no one wants that level of destruction. The elders couldn't stop sending the younger generation outside, as they knew well that smooth seas never made a skilled sailor."

He continued, "The Blue Wyvern Sect, on the other hand, is a vassal of the Blue Dragon Sect. They were once a low-tier sect, but with the Blue Dragon Sect's rise, they gained more strength as well. Families like the Wen and Huang families have aligned themselves with them. My Bai family, however, has aligned with the White Crow Sect, though in the grand scheme of things, none of these families hold significant power. The strongest among them are only Nascent Soul cultivators."

Feng Fan absorbed the information carefully.

"What about you, Brother Tan Wei? How did you end up engaged to that vixen?" Feng Fan asked.

Tan Wei's expression darkened, his anger evident. "Our families used to have strong ties. My grandfather once saved her grandfather's life, and as a token of gratitude, he promised his granddaughter in marriage to his grandson. Unfortunately, her grandfather passed away, and now the Wen family, including Wen Xue, no longer want to honor the arrangement, especially after I lost my cultivation."

Feng Fan smiled encouragingly. "Brother Tan Wei, since you were once a strong cultivator, I have no doubt you can regain your strength. Why don't you consider joining the White Crow Sect? Brother Bai is already there, and I'm sure it would be a good fit for you."

Tan Wei blinked in surprise at the unexpected offer. "Brother Fan, I appreciate the thought, but the White Crow Sect would never accept someone like me, a twenty-year-old stuck at the 1st Qi Gathering realm."

Feng Fan waved his hand dismissively. "Brother Tan, in this world, connections matter more than anything else! Since I'm personally recommending you, of course, you'll be accepted."

Both Tan Wei and Bai Tao stared at him in shock. 'What kind of status does this guy have?' they wondered.

Feng Fan chuckled confidently. "Relax. Elder Jiang and I are good friends. All you need to do is agree, and you'll become one of us!"

Unbeknownst to them, Feng Fan wasn't just acting out of kindness. He had no intention of missing the chance to recruit a protagonist-like figure for the White Crow Sect. Now that he was part of the sect, he was determined to elevate it to the top!

Tan Wei cupped his hands respectfully. "Since Brother Feng believes in me, I'll accept your offer. Thank you, Brother Feng. I promise not to let you down."

Feng Fan chuckled, waving off the formality. "I'm sure you won't."

As the conversation ended, a sudden voice echoed in Tan Wei's mind.

'This Feng Fan is not simple…'

Tan Wei stiffened, his eyes darting around instinctively.

'Relax, kid. I'm Lai Hu, a soul trapped inside your pendant. I apologize for draining your cultivation before. It was necessary to awaken me. But don't worry, everything you lost will be repaid, with interest!'

Tan Wei's surprise turned to curiosity. 'A soul? Inside my pendant? How did you end up here?'

'Heh. I was once the greatest alchemist in the Immortal World. Ambushed and betrayed, my body was destroyed, but my soul survived. I fled into this pendant to preserve my essence. With my guidance, you'll not only regain your strength but surpass anything you could have imagined. Soon, this small city will tremble at your feet.'

Tan Wei's resolve hardened, his eyes glinting with determination. 'Alright, I'll trust you. Let's do this!'

Nearby, Feng Fan's lips curled into a sly grin. Having overheard the mental exchange, he couldn't suppress his amusement. 'Ah, the protagonist's cheat item has finally awakened. This is getting more and more interesting.'

Feng Fan's grin widened as a mischievous thought crossed his mind.

"Since we already have enemies with all of them, why not take the opportunity to get a little payback now? What do you think, brothers?"

Bai Tao and Tan Wei exchanged curious glances, unsure of what Feng Fan had in mind.

"What kind of payback are you talking about, Brother Feng?" Tan Wei asked.

Feng Fan leaned in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.

"Well, let's do it like this..."