The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Since the death penalty has been given, why take extra steps to abolish one's cultivation?

"Things belonging to the Kao Shan Sect should remain within the Kao Shan Sect. Abolishing cultivation means retrieving what was bestowed by the sect; as for execution, that is the punishment for the act of betrayal. The meanings differ; hence there is no contradiction," Tang Rao explained.

"I see, it still feels odd, but I might understand a little now," Lu Jun nodded.

"Alright, Elder Sun, distribute the sect tokens, then after everyone comprehends the Kao Shan Heart Method, they can choose the work they prefer. There are various job charts available from Elder Sun," Tang Rao said.

"Yes!" Sun Kuangjiang responded, and then began to distribute the sect tokens to those present.

"Xiao Se, come here," Tang Rao beckoned to Xiao Se.

Xiao Se approached and stood three meters away from Tang Rao, slightly bowing as he said, "Sect Master, may I know what it is?"

"Previously, I mentioned making you an Elder and also a Sect Master Assistant. The job of a Sect Master Assistant can be quite troublesome; I wonder if you are willing," Tang Rao asked.

"What specifically would I be doing?" Xiao Se inquired.

"Actually, there is nothing specific; mainly I will give orders and you will carry out the tasks. Basically, I am the planner, and you are the executor," Tang Rao explained.

"But what if there are issues with your plans? Can I make revisions and additions?" Xiao Se pondered and asked.

"You can, but let's discuss them first, and do not modify without permission," Tang Rao nodded.

"Of course, Sect Master, I am willing to accept this job," Xiao Se bowed deeply.

"That's settled then; and by the way, in the future, there's no need for formalities like bowing when you see me. Just a simple wave and greeting will do," Tang Rao said, still unaccustomed to others bowing to him which felt somewhat peculiar, as if he were a tombstone...

Many envied Xiao Se for being able to take on such an important role immediately upon joining the Kao Shan Sect.

An assistant to the Sect Master, surely big developments awaiting those who follow.

Already, many have secretly decided to ingratiate themselves with Xiao Se. Although it is said that everyone has the same status without hierarchical differences, his job is central to the sect operations, and making a good connection never hurts.

...

For Tang Rao, enhancing the reputation and glorifying the Kao Shan Sect within three months, basically reaching the sky, is nearly impossible. His wager with Shi Pang, if done in the usual manner, would surely be a loss.

However, life should have its twists.

Since the normal methods won't work, it's time for something unconventional.

As the saying goes, "As one roams the martial world, who can escape setting traps..."

"Xiao Hua! Xiao Hua!" Tang Rao shouted loudly in the courtyard.

"Sect Master, please do not call me Xiao Hua, you can call me by my full name: Fan Xiaohua!" As soon as Tang Rao finished speaking, Fan Xiaohua ran over, holding a stick, likely practicing martial arts of some sort.

Speaking of Fan Xiaohua, he truly embodies Tang Rao's three main sect rules.

Speaking with Tang Rao, he never minces his words, and when asking Tang Rao for Immortal Stones, he takes as much as he wants.

"How is the investigation I asked you to conduct?" Tang Rao inquired.

"Are you doubting my ability? I had it investigated long ago. The nearest Bounty Land is to the southeast, called Qianjin City," Fan Xiaohua quickly replied.

"How strong are they?" Tang Rao asked.

"Seems quite formidable; in Qianjin City, there are frequently fourth and fifth level bounties issued, often attracting Luo Xian Realm experts to undertake missions," Fan Xiaohua said.

Tang Rao squinted his eyes, quite satisfied.

Yes, what he intended to do was to corrupt those experts with money.

The so-called Bounty Land is where someone posts a task and offers a reward, then those capable complete it to receive the reward.

To defeat Shi Pang's Dark Moon Association within three months, this was the only way.

What? Too despicable?

No no no, this is strategy.

Three months later, at the sect exchange competition, which is a grand event in the Land of Immortals, many sects would participate.

If Kao Shan Sect could defeat the Dark Moon Association in one fell swoop, it would definitely garner huge attention.

With that attention, geniuses would come to join.

For a sect to grow and strengthen, it first needs fame, without which it's nothing.

"Alright, wait here for a while," Tang Rao stood up, then went to find Xiao Se to assign some tasks, then called Xiao Yun and Madman Lu Jun, along with the guide Fan Xiaohua, and directly headed to Qianjin City.

"Bro, we've just returned from Dark Moon City not long ago, why are we going to Qianjin City again? Oh my, I need to cultivate, it's been such a long time, I'm still a first-level Heavenly Immortal, I've completely stagnated!" On the way, Lu Jun muttered.

"That's because your aptitude isn't good enough." Tang Rao gave Lu Jun a glance and said.

"Joking, my aptitude isn't good? I'm already at the Heavenly Immortal Realm," Lu Jun puffed his cheeks and said.

"Clearly, your aptitude isn't as good as mine. I haven't had time to cultivate recently, but I'm already an Eighth Level Earth Immortal," Tang Rao said indifferently.

"What, really?" Lu Jun's face was incredulous, Tang Rao was already an Eighth Level Earth Immortal? What a joke!

"Nonsense, what do I gain from lying to you?" Tang Rao spread his hands.

"It's impossible!" Lu Jun was somewhat excited, Are you kidding me? Eighth Level Earth Immortal, it's only been about ten days? Straight from Fifth Level to Eighth Level, are you serious, not joking? I've never seen such a leap.

"What's so impossible about it? It's just like that, I'm just worried about stabilizing my realm too quickly, otherwise, I'd directly reach the Heavenly Immortal Realm," Tang Rao flicked his hair arrogantly.

I'm holding the Immortal Crystals of a Ninth Level Immortal Monarch, and I've got the true Chaos Spiritual Root, if I were to break through, even I would be scared!

"Tang Rao, you're really that fierce?" Xiao Yun was also curious, ten days ago Tang Rao was just a Fifth Level Earth Immortal, and now he's an Eighth Level.

You know, Tang Rao hasn't secluded himself for cultivation in these ten days, nor had any special encounters, just purely advanced three levels, totally amazing.

"That's right, I've always been fierce," Tang Rao nodded.

"I wouldn't believe anyone else, but I believe you. Not only does your boasting sound plausible, but it truly impresses!" Fan Xiaohua gave a thumbs up.

"Alright, here we are." Tang Rao stopped, in front of them was an ancient city, which looked even more massive and magnificent than Dark Moon City.

Entering Qianjin City, Tang Rao felt a different atmosphere here.

Many people wore masks, to hide their identities.

This was necessary, after all, dealing with bounties was very dangerous, once targeted out of vengeance, trouble would be big.

"Xiao Hua, make this guide work, find us a place to stay first," Tang Rao looked at Fan Xiaohua.

"Sure thing, follow me, superb hotel, guaranteed to satisfy you."