Miguo loosened his fist, then turned to face Hua Qing calmly because he was expecting soone to try and sabotage his coronation. “Greetings. Ladies and gentlen, this is the rapist behind the eighteen atrocious cases last year,” he inford in a voice that would’ve had people assuming they were friends if it weren’t for the contents.
Whether it was orthodox sects or unorthodox sects, both despised rapists. In prisons, rapists were treated worse than arsonists, murders, swindlers and arsonists. If bandits were to co across one, they’d bash them even harder than they’d bash orthodox sect mbers. Therefore, it was no surprise the crowd got rowdy.
Hua Qing brushed it all off with a smile, then saluted Miguo. “Too kind.”
Miguo discerned Hua Qing had improved physically and ntally from his qinggong performance and composure, but he couldn’t tell to what extent. “This one has been searching for you for so ti. Could you enlighten him as to why you chose to show up today?”
Hua Qing: Miss Su was right.
Su Li told Hua Qing, “Miguo kept his head on straight even when things that could ruin his plans were introduced. When running into a strong foe or his allies in the unorthodox factions, he didn’t work with them. He likes to say fluffy things for the sake of appearances, which indicates that he works in a roundabout way. If you want to force him to play in your field, that’s where you start.”
Nobody would argue with Miguo if he splattered soone’s skull in a fit of anger. Howbeit, in order to control Lotus Cult, he had to put on airs as a virtuous monk in the public eye. As such, Hua Qing had overco one obstacle if he could avoid getting physical as soon as they ca face to face. By no ans, though, did they assu Miguo wouldn’t make an attempt on his life later.
Hua Qing laughed over the crowd, leading to people thinking that the rumours about him weren’t unfounded. After all, to commit eighteen rape cases and escape Liu Shan n was no simple task.
“If an old friend doesn’t co to give his blessings, wouldn’t your coronation be boring?” Hua Qing rhetorically asked in a loud voice.
The corner of Miguo’s mouth twitched. “Old friend… Yes, old friend. Did you bring a gift?” Of course, he was referring to none other than the sarira.
“That will depend on if you’re friendly enough.” Hua Qing raised his volu a notch. “Ladies and gentlen, do you know why Lord Miguo ca to the Central Plain?”
Miguo silently prepared energy to end Hua Qing if the latter ever ntioned anything not in his favour.
Hua Qing answered his own question. “To build a new Lotus Cult. Combining the rits of the Western Regions with the Central Plain’s martial arts community is not only a ritorious deed but also a noble one.”
Miguo: “Hmm?”
“I am honoured to be part of this great event. I heard you ntion anyone is welco to join, so I wish to confirm if that is true. For example, are officials, those against the governnt and those not welco in society welco?”
Miguo couldn’t figure out where Hua Qing was going with it.
At present, the majority of Miguo Branch’s thousand-plus mbers were primarily comprised of villains and criminals. Governnt officials numbered as little as five who wouldn’t even have any place talking. Orthodox sects didn’t like involving themselves with the governnt, let alone unorthodox sects. If there were people welco in society present, they wouldn’t need to be committing acts of robbery.
“This one’s doors are open for the sake of building the cult. You are overthinking.”
“Glad to hear that.” Hua Qing brightly offered up a salute. “I shall be the first to join the new cult, becoming its senior disciple.”
“So you wished to join.” Miguo sounded affable, but his gaze had sharpened. He assud Hua Qing’s plan was to join the sect so that he couldn’t kill the latter. “Haha, Buddha is benevolent; salvation is for everyone. How can this one turn away soone who has realised his wrongs and wishes to turn over a new leaf? Henceforth, you are our new culct’s senior disciple. Grow alongside this one.”
Hua Qing clapped. “Great. Great. Thank you for not being prejudice. There are more people who wish to join.” He turned around and shouted, “Hero Zhuo, Miss Su, we are all welco to join.”
As Hua Qing did, Zhu Fengru zood through the forest and ascended to the platform, carrying Su Li along.
“Surna is Zhuo, qinggong is advanced… Zhuo Fengru?”
“Why’s he here, too? To fight for leadership?”
Miguo locked his gaze on Su Li.
“Monk, stop staring. I’m signing up, so I need to see the leader, don’t I?” Hua Qing queried.
Miguo furrowed his brows. “What was that?”
“Since I have joined up, I am part of the family. Shouldn’t I pay my respects to our leader?”
Miguo glared at Hua Qing. “Did you not know I am the leader?”
Hua Qing recoiled as though he was clueless. “Why? We have more than a thousand people here. How did you beco leader? Who approved?”
It finally dawned on Miguo that he had fallen for Hua Qing’s ploy, but it was too late.
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