Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 107: Lin Fan's Creation! Lu Ming Makes an Appearance! The Art of a Thousand Transformations.

Jin Zhen had already figured it out.

For capable alchemists, what is the least valuable?

It's the pills they can refine themselves!

As long as they have materials and time, they can refine them.

To others, these pills are extremely precious and unaffordable, but to alchemists who can easily refine them... what's the big deal?

As long as I establish a good relationship with Xiao Ling'er...

And then give her some gifts, especially many spirit medicines... give her more!

In the future...

Worried about not having enough Dao Integration Pills to eat?

Now, it is indeed extremely difficult and exhausting for Xiao Ling'er to refine Dao Integration Pills, but she can already do it! When her strength improves in the future, won't she be able to do it effortlessly?!

Yes, I need to make my position clear now!

"Oh, by the way."

"To be honest."

Jin Zhen changed the subject: "Actually, the reason I came to find you is because I wanted to say that the foundation of the Embracing Moon Sect disciples in artifact refining is too weak. Even if I teach them with all my might every January, they won't learn anything substantial."

"Even if they can refine artifacts, it's just so-so."

"Therefore, I have decided..."

"To stay in the Embracing Moon Sect permanently!"

"When the Embracing Moon Sect's art of artifact refining reaches a certain level, then I will go back!"

The difficulties encountered by the Alchemists of the Fire Virtue Sect?

What difficulties?

Are there such difficulties?

I've never heard of them!

I came here specifically to tell Xiao Ling'er that I have already decided to stay in the Embracing Moon Sect and tirelessly teach the art of artifact refining!

Don't falsely accuse me!

Otherwise, I won't let it go with you.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling'er was instantly delighted: "Is this true?!"

"Wouldn't it be too troublesome and delay the senior?"

This is great news!

Artifact refining is the weak point of the Embracing Moon Sect. I thought that by having the Fire Virtue Sect teach for a month every year, it would take ten or even a hundred and eighty years for the Embracing Moon Sect's art of artifact refining to barely pass.

But if the Fire Virtue Sect stays permanently in the Embracing Moon Sect, wouldn't this time be shortened by more than ten times?

Wonderful!

"This statement is incorrect!"

Jin Zhen's neck stiffened, and he looked displeased: "Ling'er, what are you saying?!"

"Yun'er is a good child whom I have watched grow up. I treat her as my own. You and Yun'er are as close as sisters, so you are like my own child too! What's a small favor? How can it be considered troublesome and delaying?"

"How can you say it's troublesome and delaying? You are underestimating me and the Fire Virtue Sect!"

The Fire Virtue Sect has no shortage of artifact refining masters. Even if I don't return for a while, there won't be any problems.

Moreover, you have prepared such high-quality pills for me. With this, when I cultivate in the Embracing Moon Sect, I can achieve twice the result with half the effort...

How can this be considered delaying?

This is a win-win situation!

"Not only do both sides 'win,' but we also accomplish the task and don't delay ourselves. We can even go further! This is also called a win-win situation."

Xiao Ling'er was overjoyed.

While praising Jin Zhen's words as extremely reasonable, she couldn't help but feel something strange.

She felt that something was wrong!

But for a moment, she couldn't figure it out.

However...

The Medicine Ancestor in her sea of consciousness chuckled: "This Jin Zhen is quite interesting, he knows the current situation."

"Why did the senior say that?" Xiao Ling'er didn't understand.

"You don't really believe him, do you?" the Medicine Ancestor chuckled: "Could it be that you really think he came to find you to tell you that he plans to stay in the Embracing Moon Sect and teach your fellow disciples artifact refining?"

"If that's the case, why would he want to see you when you're so exhausted? Wouldn't he wait for a more suitable time to come?"

"Wouldn't this good news make you even more tired?"

"Hmm?"

"Indeed, from this analysis, it doesn't make sense. Then..."

"Why did Senior Jin change his tune?"

The Medicine Ancestor laughed even louder: "Don't you understand? Silly child."

"Pills!"

"..."

"The meaning of the senior's words is?"

"Otherwise, what else could it be?"

The Medicine Ancestor sighed: "With two sets of materials, even though they were all put into the furnace at once, your luck and talent surpass mine!"

"With this one furnace, it reached the Sixth Grade, and there are nine pills!!!"

"A Sixth Grade Dao Integration Pill, with Jin Zhen's current cultivation at the Second Layer of the Seventh Realm, he probably has never taken one before. When you make a move, it will be three pills. How can he not be tempted?"

"Especially when I found out that this pill was refined by your own hands, how could I not try my best to get closer to you and befriend you?"

"You should know that you are only a fifth realm cultivator."

"But you can still refine a Rank Seven pill of such high quality. When you continue to grow and become a sixth or seventh realm cultivator, the pills you can refine will be even more amazing."

"Naturally, he will try every means to befriend you and invest in you in advance."

"This old guy knows very well that adding flowers to the brocade is far less effective than giving timely help. He also understands that if he can't establish a good relationship with you at this stage, it won't be long before he loses the opportunity to add flowers to the brocade."

Xiao Ling'er suddenly realized.

After all, this is not some profound truth.

It's just that she has never thought of herself as being powerful, and even tends to be cautious, so she didn't think about it in this way.

Now, being pointed out by the Medicine Ancestor, she naturally understands.

"So you mean Senior Jin doesn't have sincere intentions, but has ulterior motives, and I should be cautious?"

"Why worry about it?"

The Medicine Ancestor smiled slightly.

"Don't always think of yourself as an ordinary cultivator, but focus on your other identity, an Alchemist. Moreover, a genius and even a monstrous talent Alchemist!"

"It is only natural for others to flatter and please you."

"If they don't do so, then you should be cautious!"

"Thinking back to when I was a teacher, many powerful figures came to me, and countless cultivators came with heavy gifts to pay their respects."

"If I wanted to do something, I didn't need to do it myself. I just needed to hint a little, and many powerful figures would personally take action and handle it properly for me!"

"This is all normal!"

"As your cultivation improves and your alchemy skills continue to grow, you will inevitably face similar situations in the future."

"So, there is no need to worry or be nervous."

"Just deal with it calmly."

The Medicine Ancestor paused, and his tone gradually became serious: "But remember, don't be too easy to talk to, don't smile at everyone. Otherwise, more and more people will come to trouble you, and it will exhaust you or even annoy you to death."

"And also!"

"You need to distinguish between good and bad, true and false by yourself."

"Don't think that everyone treats you sincerely. Most of these people are only interested in their own benefits. In the end, it's all about exchanging interests!"

"Jin Zhen is the same for now."

"An exchange of interests, he wants what he wants, and you want what you need."

"But there is a difference. Jin Zhen has made a vow to the Heavenly Dao and cannot take action against Embracing Moon Sect and you. So, there is no need to be too cautious."

"He doesn't have any bad intentions, at least for now. He just wants to establish a good relationship with you, which is one of the most common situations on your path of growth."

"Just recognize the reality."

At this moment, there was a bit of "bulging" in the Medicine Ancestor's mind.

But the Medicine Ancestor believed that this was a necessary lesson.

Xiao Ling'er has a very good character and a strong sense of justice, but she doesn't know how to refuse others.

If she doesn't learn this lesson now, she may suffer in the future.

Moreover, as an Alchemist, especially an Apex Level Alchemist...

Who doesn't have some tricks up their sleeve?!

After all the hard work and cultivation, studying, and alchemy, the process is extremely difficult. Finally becoming an Apex Level Alchemist, am I not allowed to make some "small money"?

There is no reason for that~

So~

Any Apex Level Alchemist, or even a slightly famous Alchemist, is extremely wealthy.

The most important thing is that they have the ability to command a hundred responses~

Many people seek their help!

"It's this Jin Zhen kid. I wonder how much benefit he can bring."

The Medicine Ancestor guessed happily in Xiao Ling'er's sea of consciousness.

...

Xiao Ling'er expressed her gratitude.

Jin Zhen, however, seemed displeased and told Xiao Ling'er to speak freely if she had anything to say.

Xiao Ling'er pondered for a moment and said, "Well... I would like to trouble Senior with something."

"It's like this, recently I have been trying to refine the Dao Integration pill, but the materials are hard to find. Currently, I don't have any materials, and as the saying goes, a clever housewife cannot cook without rice."

"But Senior is also aware of the situation in Embracing Moon Sect. I can't obtain these materials at the moment."

"So, I would like to ask Senior to help me collect some. I am willing to exchange pills for the materials."

"One piece of material for one Fifth Grade or above Dao Integration pill!"

"And also Knowing Destiny pills, as well as materials for Rank Six and Rank Seven healing pills, are the same."

"As for whether Senior uses the pills for himself or sells them after obtaining them, it's up to Senior to decide."

"I wonder if Senior is willing to help me with this favor?"

Jin Zhen was stunned, then overjoyed!

Wow, you really scared me there!

Jin Zhen was pleasantly surprised.

Originally, when he saw Xiao Ling'er's serious expression and even took out three Sixth Grade Dao Integration pills as a "bribe" before discussing the matter, he instinctively thought that this matter would be extremely difficult.

He even feared that he would have to risk his life?!

He was already prepared for countless difficulties.

But when the conversation started, it turned out to be like this??

Is that it?

What's the big deal!

Exchanging one material for a Fifth Grade or higher Dao Integration Pill, not to mention other things, even if you go outside and buy it at market price, then sell the exchanged pill, you can still make a small profit!

Although there may be some trouble and a small risk involved, you won't lose no matter what!

You should know that even an ordinary Alchemist...

Not to mention an ordinary Alchemist, even the strongest Alchemist of the Fire Virtue Sect, the Seventh Elder, finds it quite difficult to refine the Dao Integration Pill. If you give him a material, he will let you watch as he refines it on the spot.

Explosion?

Then just forget about it.

Is it done?

Then give yourself one.

There is a high probability that it is a Third Grade pill, and a small probability that it is a Fourth Grade pill.

There is also about a 25% chance of an explosion.

A small loss for a Third Grade pill, basically breaking even for a Fourth Grade pill, and a direct loss for an explosion.

With this, you are already a skilled Alchemist, and you are also one of us.

If it were those ordinary Alchemists outside, you would have to beg and give them materials, and also give them spirit stones. After everything is done, whether it succeeds or not is still unknown.

There are very few Alchemists who dare to guarantee a Third Grade pill.

Or rather, for Rank Seven or higher pills, Alchemists who dare to guarantee a Third Grade pill are famous Alchemists, and there are countless people who ask them to refine pills!

Alchemists who dare to guarantee a Fifth Grade pill?

They are either the "Pill King" or the big shots in those Sacred Lands.

Even someone like Jin Zhen would find it difficult to ask them for help!

Because...

Guaranteeing a Fifth Grade pill not only avoids losses, but also allows you to make a small profit. They don't even have time to refine pills for their own people, so why would they give you a discount and let you make money?

But now~!!

The opportunity has come!

This girl in front of me is so confident, and even took the initiative to let me collect materials.

Hiss!!!

I, Jin Zhen, won't fly directly after today?

"Elder?"

"Elder?"

Jin Zhen was too excited for a moment, and it was only after Xiao Ling'er called him several times that he woke up.

"Good!"

"There is no problem with this matter!"

"I accept."

"Well, um, Ling'er, I happened to collect several materials for the Dao Integration Pill a few days ago. I'll give them to you first. When you have free time, you can watch as I refine them."

He was afraid.

Afraid that the cooked duck would fly away. After waking up, he immediately took out a large pile of materials, afraid that Xiao Ling'er would change her mind.

Xiao Ling'er calmly accepted all the materials: "There are four sets of materials in total, Elder, you are so generous! However, I don't have any spare Dao Integration Pills at the moment. You will have to wait until I refine them before I can give them to you."

"It's okay, it's okay!"

Jin Zhen's mouth almost split to his ears: "I can wait until after you refine them, even if it takes a few years."

I won't lose at all!

I already have three Sixth Grade pills, which are worth more than four Fifth Grade pills!

There's no rush at all.

...

After a while, Jin Zhen left the alchemy pavilion.

He felt light-headed.

The technique of riding clouds and mist, which he was already familiar with, was difficult to control today, and he kept floating up into the sky~

His thoughts also drifted away.

At the same time, he was secretly shocked.

"Xiao Ling'er is truly worthy of being his successor. Her talent in alchemy is simply astonishing."

"This matter..."

"It must not be leaked, otherwise it will definitely cause a lot of trouble. At that time, not only the Embracing Moon Sect, but even the Fire Virtue Sect may not be able to handle it!"

"Therefore, cough."

"It's not that I don't care about my fellow disciples, but it's for her protection, for the future..."

"I can only bear this heavy karma and the potential crisis that may arise at any time alone."

"My dear brothers and sisters."

"I'm sorry~"

Embracing Moon Sect, I have made up my mind!

Go back?

What's the point of going back?

As for going back, let's talk about it later, let's talk about it later~!

...

The next day.

Qin Yu came to bid farewell to Lian Bo.

He was preparing to return to the Northern Territory.

Out of politeness and guilt, he personally came to bid farewell.

Xiao Ling'er wished him a smooth journey, and then...

As a "thank you" for Lian Bo's help in protecting the Embracing Moon Sect's ancestral formation, she gave him three Sixth Grade Dao Integration Pills. Lian Bo was puzzled and took them without understanding.

Huh?!?!

He trembled.

Lian Bo was stunned.

"What is this???"

"This is so precious, Miss Ling'er, I can't accept it, I can't accept it."

He really wanted it.

But reason told him that he couldn't accept it!

"Hey~"

"Lian Bo, don't rush to refuse. Actually, there is something I want to ask for your help with. You know... I am an Alchemist, but I lack materials. What do you think..."

...

Half an hour later, Lian Bo, who had already left the Embracing Moon Sect, still had a serious expression.

Seeing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but smile and say, "Lian Bo, why are you like this, old man?"

"Senior Sister is very kind, and she also has a request for you. If you feel it's inappropriate, you can compensate with more treasures and rare items in the future, right?"

"Young Master, I'm not worried about that."

"I'm thinking, after you return to the Northern Territory, the Royal Guards will be based there. But in order for information to be transmitted, someone needs to be the liaison, right?"

Lian Bo's sudden words made Qin Yu slightly stunned, then nodded, "Indeed."

"And this matter is top secret. Currently, only you, me, and Master Lin know about it. So, who will be responsible for it? We can't let Master Lin or your master handle such trivial matters, right?"

"Well... of course not."

"So, I was thinking, why not let me be the liaison? What do you think?"

Qin Yu: "Ah?!"

"Cough."

Lian Bo remained calm, coughed, and said, "Young Master, after you return to the Northern Territory, I will arrange for other powerful individuals to protect you. Their strength will certainly not be weaker than mine."

"And in the Northern Territory, our mansion can also take care of you to some extent."

"Therefore, I don't need to personally accompany you."

"Furthermore, our mansion's intelligence organization has learned from past mistakes, so the fewer people who know about this, the better."

"After careful consideration..."

"It's more appropriate for me to be the liaison and contact person."

"Moreover, the Embracing Moon Sect, as the Young Master's sect, lacks high-end combat power. With me here, the Embracing Moon Sect will be safer, and you can also feel more at ease in handling matters."

"What do you say?"

Qin Yu: "..."

When you've said it to this extent, what can I do?

Even if I want to oppose it, will it be effective?

He could only laugh bitterly.

He didn't understand why Lian Bo made such a decision.

Although these words sounded reasonable and logical, upon careful consideration, something was off. There must be a problem!

But he was also certain that Lian Bo would not act recklessly or betray the Qin Royal Mansion.

Moreover, as the steward of the mansion, Lian Bo's status was actually quite high. At least... he didn't have the "position" to command him yet. The reason he listened to him was to give his father face and because his father loved him.

So, the decision Lian Bo made couldn't be changed by himself.

Sigh.

He was just frustrated.

"According to Lian Bo's words, it's just that Father's consent is needed, right?"

"Well, the instructions from the King were for me to take care of you, to share your worries, and to take care of you!"

Qin Yu: "..."

So, this is not a discussion, but a notification, right?

"After sending Young Master back to the Northern Territory Mansion, I will come back."

"..."

"Okay."

Qin Yu could only respond weakly.

What can I do?

I'm also desperate!

Seeing him like this, Lian Bo struggled and sighed in his heart, but in the end, he made up his mind.

I'm doing all this for Young Master and the mansion. This is the best choice.

It's not for some worthless pills.

What's the big deal about three Sixth Grade Dao Integration Pills? I've seen everything!

Isn't it just exchanging one material for a guaranteed Fifth Grade Dao Integration Pill? The mansion also has Alchemists who can refine Dao Integration Pills! It's just that there's no guarantee, what's the difference?

There's no difference at all!

Xiao Ling'er is still busy.

There is not much time left for the three-year agreement.

Recently, her cultivation has improved a lot, so she no longer secludes herself for cultivation, but focuses on alchemy.

The Dao Integration Pill is only for learning purposes.

The main focus is on refining Rank Four, Five, and Six pills. These pills are much easier to refine and have high efficiency. The cooperation with the Liu family has also started to shine.

With the Rank Six pills, the strength of the main force of the Liu family's experts has also begun to soar.

At the same time, Xiao Ling'er is preparing a large number of high-quality healing and recovery pills for future needs.

Occasionally, she also teaches other junior disciples in their cultivation. The days pass by like this.

On this day, while Lin Fan was cultivating, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"No, something's not right!"

"Why didn't I think of this before?"

"When I share all the disciples' talents, theoretically, both my cultivation speed and comprehension should be the sum of theirs!"

"In other words, if I continue to comprehend and create techniques and secret arts in this state, I should be faster than them, much faster, right?"

"For example..."

"The Artificial Sun Fist."

"For example, the Stellar Transformation Technique... No, my dantian is intact, and I can't pierce it myself, so it might not work. But other techniques and secret arts might work, right?"

"Qin Yu was able to create the first layer of the Stellar Transformation Technique by himself. If nothing unexpected happens, he should be able to create the subsequent techniques as well. After sharing all the disciples' talents, I should be able to create them too."

"In other words, actually, I can be ahead of them?"

Before this, Lin Fan hadn't considered so much.

After sharing the talents, he only used them for cultivation.

But at this moment, a sudden inspiration came to him.

It seems that he doesn't necessarily have to bury himself in cultivation and then say "we are invincible" together with his disciples.

He can be ahead of all the disciples!!!

Perhaps because he hasn't had any adventures, his cultivation has fallen behind them in a short period of time. But the further he goes, the faster his cultivation speed should be.

Plus, there's the shared comprehension...

"Then, let's set a small goal?"

"For example..."

"Try to create one of the Nine Secrets that can cover the sky and obscure the sun - the Walking Word Secret?"

"Or the Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique."

The little girl is still out there, and she can't share her talents and strength at the moment. If I can create the Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique and teach it to her...

It should be great, right?!

"Well..."

"Let's make this happy decision?"

"No, that's not right."

Lin Fan frowned and said to himself, "The Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique has a problem with its characteristics. I can't create it on the mountain. Even if I create it, I don't know if it's right or wrong."

It's impractical!

After all, to put it bluntly, the Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique requires eating people.

How can I eat on the mountain?

Eat disciples?

I don't have such a strong appetite.

And Lin Fan is not the Great Demon.

If my surname were Gu Yue, it might not matter, but my surname is Lin!

"So, should I try to comprehend the Walking Word Secret first?"

"After all, nothing is more important than being alive."

Being alive~

How can I stay alive?

Naturally, I have to escape quickly!

When the Walking Word Secret is cultivated to the limit, it will possess the world's extreme speed! The left foot controls time, the right foot controls space.

It can cross the river of time.

No Innate formation can trap it, no supreme Dao technique can stop it!

If I can create it and cultivate it to perfection, who in the Immortal Martial Continent can trap me, kill me?

I can come and go as I please, right?

"Oh!"

"Why am I so stupid? Why didn't I think of this before?"

At this moment, Lin Fan regretted it.

How much time has been wasted!

It's unbelievable!

"Not only that!"

He quickly connected his thoughts and had a sudden burst of inspiration. Many things that he had never thought of before came pouring out.

"Speaking of which, it might not be impossible to cultivate the Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique!"

"Can't go up the mountain? Just go down!"

"Is it dangerous to go down the mountain? Can't I hide my identity?"

"Xiao Ling'er and Guo Sheng's disguise techniques are not perfect, they have flaws, but..."

"Can't I use their disguise techniques as a foundation and develop a stronger one? Even comprehend some cultivation methods and spells?"

"After that, I can disguise myself as a straw man using Guo Sheng's scarecrow technique and stay in the Embracing Moon Sect, then change my appearance and go down the mountain."

"Not only will my appearance be different, but even my cultivation methods, secret techniques, and various means will be different. In this way, no one will be able to guess my true identity!"

"Even if I wander outside, I won't bring trouble or danger to the sect."

"Then, when I'm outside, I can deal with all kinds of scumbags, right?"

"At that time, I can try to comprehend and create the Heaven Swallowing Demon Technique, right?"

One thought connects, a hundred thoughts become clear.

"You don't say, you really don't say."

Lin Fan slapped his thigh, becoming more and more excited.

"This is really 'awesome'~~~"

"But all of this depends on whether I can truly share their comprehension when sharing their talents."

"Otherwise, everything is off the table."

"So, let's give it a try."

Lin Fan took a deep breath. "Let's start with something relatively simple, like... a disguise technique that even powerful beings and even those in the Immortal Ascension realm can't see through~"

"At present, Xiao Ling'er's disguise technique can prevent cultivators two realms higher from seeing through it, but it can't stop those three realms higher."

"Even Immortal Ascension realm experts can't be stopped because they possess 'immortal energy,' which is a higher level of energy and too special."

"Guo Sheng's technique is more powerful, it can't be seen through even by those three realms higher, but it still can't resist the 'corrosion of immortal energy.'"

"So, I can use Guo Sheng's disguise technique as a foundation, and the problem to solve is how to resist the 'corrosion of immortal energy' and maintain the stability of the disguise technique when the immortal energy attacks."

"Immortal energy, a higher level of energy..."

Lin Fan fell into contemplation.

He was pondering and 'enlightening'!

This was his first attempt at using this 'comprehension ability,' so he wasn't very skilled.

But with the accumulation of comprehension from several main character templates, he possessed an almost terrifying comprehension ability.

Even though he had never come into contact with immortal energy and had no experience at all, after several days of contemplation, he had some ideas...

"Although I have never come into contact with immortal energy and don't know how much stronger its 'corrosive power' is compared to elemental energy, in the end, creating this technique is nothing more than focusing on 'stability.'"

"Xiao Ling'er and Guo Sheng's techniques are actually very good, except for their lack of stability. So, I just need to improve the stability."

"But Guo Sheng's acquired technique must be very powerful. The fact that even his technique lacks stability proves that it is difficult, very difficult, to make it stable enough to resist the corrosion of immortal energy."

"So, I think creating a disguise technique that can perfectly resist the corrosion of immortal energy should not be easy."

"Therefore, perhaps I should try to solve this problem from a different perspective."

"For example..."

"A dream within a dream?"

Lin Fan gained inspiration from a dream within a dream.

A dream within a dream refers to oneself in a dream dreaming about oneself.

If one continues nesting dreams, it could even be a dream within a dream within a dream, and so on... a dream within a dream within a dream... within a dream.

"In simple terms, it's like nesting dolls and infinite nesting dolls."

"So... multiple disguises, leaving 'traces'."

"When the outermost disguise is eroded and exposed, it transforms into the second layer."

"If the second layer is exposed, then it retreats to the third layer."

"Even if the primordial spirit cannot resist the erosion of immortal energy, as long as there are enough layers and sufficient quantity, there will always be a time when it can resist."

"Even if it still can't resist..."

"What about endless transformations?!"

"Once the outermost layer is eroded, it immediately undergoes 'endless transformations', possessing 'countless layers', and even before the other party has a chance to see through the second layer, it has already transformed on its own, and it keeps changing!"

"It's like... a constantly refreshing shield?" Lin Fan's eyes sparkled even more.

"It refreshes itself before it is broken!"

"No, there's no need for endless transformations, as long as it can continuously refresh automatically!"

"Or rather, in the eyes of others, it never changes, but in reality, it is always changing, always 'refreshing'!"

"In this way, even if someone sees through the 'first layer', they won't be able to see through my second layer disguise, and they won't know my true identity!"

"This should be enough to solve the problem!"

The theory is established!

But it's only a theory.

Lin Fan thought he still needed a lot of time to turn the theory into 'reality' and truly achieve such a disguise technique that can prevent Immortal Ascension realm experts from prying.

However!!!

After several days, Lin Fan was astonished to find that he seemed to...

"Succeeded?"

"No, is it really that simple to turn theory into reality?"

"Is it that easy?"

"An illusion?"

He stood up and tried to perform the disguise technique.

Since it was based on Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang's disguise technique, the earlier part had almost no problems, and it was easy to successfully disguise himself.

Looking at the unfamiliar face in the bronze mirror, he touched his chin and fell into deep thought.

"The first part was successful."

"The second part..."

"I can only test it myself."

He removed the "first layer of disguise."

At the same time, the second layer of disguise appeared!

"It should be successful."

"Is it really that simple?!"

Whether it can withstand the probing of an Immortal Ascension realm expert, Lin Fan is unsure.

But he feels confident!

"The stability of the first layer of disguise is much higher than the secret techniques of Gou Sheng and Xiao Ling'er, but it still may not be able to resist the erosion of immortal energy."

"But the second layer keeps refreshing at a very fast speed."

"I even added a small detail of 'automatic refresh' when facing collapse..."

"It should be stable."

Lin Fan is extremely confident.

However, whether it is blind confidence or true success, he cannot come up with an accurate answer himself.

After careful consideration, Lin Fan feels that he is not blindly confident.

After all, his current comprehension should be the sum of several protagonist templates!

And this transformation technique is actually not much different from Fan Jianqiang's disguise technique, except for the constant refreshing of the second layer...

The theory is valid.

He has indeed achieved it.

In theory, there shouldn't be any problems.

"That's settled!"

With a thought, the first layer of disguise appeared.

"When walking outside, I will present myself with this first layer of disguise."

"I have to say, it's really damn handsome!"

Looking at the handsome guy in the mirror, Lin Fan sighed.

"After playing so many games and changing faces countless times, the most satisfying one is still this time. Perhaps it's because it's more real?"

"In any case, really damn handsome!"

"It's almost indistinguishable from my original appearance."

"But what name would be more suitable?!"

Lin Fan's eyes turned, he touched his chin, and said to himself, "With such handsomeness, shouldn't I have a protagonist's name?"

"And it's best to arrange a growth path equivalent to a protagonist template, so that it will be more realistic."

"I already have the surname Lin, Xiao Ling'er already has it, and Qin also has it, so let's exclude those."

"Shi..."

"The surname Shi is too big, I'm afraid I can't handle it."

This guy's mouth twitched.

With the surname Shi, would he gain fame outside?

He really had some doubts. What if a Dual Pupils user suddenly appeared in the future and attacked him, or even a young man with Dual Pupils and Supreme Bone~~~

Tsk!

"How about the surname Lu?"

"Lu is also a common surname in fantasy and immortal world, many protagonists and major supporting characters have the surname Lu."

"Lu... just the single name Ming."

"Lu Ming, let's decide on you!"

Lin Fan, or rather Lu Ming, grinned and said, "What kind of template should I follow?"

"Speaking of which, it's strange to arrange a 'template' for myself."

"Just..."

"The Disguiser template."

"Ugh."

"I should say, pretend to follow the hot-blooded flow template, but in reality, it's the disguise flow."

"Speaking of which, I am a disguised hot-blooded flow protagonist template, not a real protagonist template. In theory, I shouldn't encounter countless dangers like a real protagonist, right?"

"That's settled!"

Immediately, this guy took out dozens of straw men from his storage bag, quickly formed seals with his hands, and after a while, the straw men began to transform.

They turned into the appearance of Lu Ming.

Appearance, expression, clothing...

Every detail was unique.

"Not bad, not bad, it's really wonderful."

"Gou Sheng's straw man technique is really good."

"And they can also communicate with the main body, even if one is killed, the other is still there, they can even think and use various spells that the main body knows~!"

"It would be perfect for you to replace me and stay in the sect."

"It's really useful."

"No wonder this guy has never shown his true face."

"With his cunning personality, it should be like this..."

"Wait, why do I feel like I'm being influenced and becoming more cunning?"

"So this is what they call 'the closer you are to cunning, the more cunning you become'?!"

He suddenly realized that he had also become more cunning.

He thought about creating his own secret technique, and the first thought that came to mind was the "Walking Word Secret" because it can save his life~

When he thought about going out, his first reaction was not to burden his true self, so he should use the most powerful disguise technique first...

"But, it's not a bad thing."

"Heh."

With a wave of his hand, Lin Fan saw the scarecrows displaying their disguise technique. However, this time, they were not disguising their appearance or figure, but their cultivation level.

"It's a pity."

"I can't simulate all cultivation levels flawlessly. The highest I can disguise is my true cultivation level..."

"Because I haven't reached a higher cultivation level, I can't perfectly simulate it and it will be exposed."

"But, it's already enough..."

Then, he gave the order, "Leave one to sit in for me, and the others hide in the secret room. They can only come out if there's a problem with the current substitute."

"Understood, true self."

The scarecrows smiled one after another.

Lin Fan couldn't help but marvel once again at how powerful the scarecrow technique was.

What's impressive is that they have the same memories and way of thinking as the true self, and their behavior is not out of line!

They can even use the secret techniques that the true self knows.

Tsk~

Seeing that all the other substitutes had entered the secret room except for one scarecrow, Lin Fan smiled slightly.

"With the perfected disguise technique, the scarecrows will handle the sect's trivial matters for me. Xiao Ling'er said a few days ago that Jin Zhen and Lian Bo will be sitting in Embracing Moon Sect for a long time~"

"In that case, I can also rest assured and leave the mountain to explore the world."

"Hmm..."

"But I still need to give a name to the first technique I created."

"Since it is constantly 'refreshing' and changing..."

"Thousand Transformations? Or the Art of a Thousand Changes?"

"Whatever, I am ultimately a modern person, so I decide on you, the Art of a Thousand Changes~!"

Late at night.

"Lin Fan" patrolled Embracing Moon Sect.

When he reached the edge of the area, a Daoist figure quietly left.

Lu Ming...

Leave the mountain!

...

Three days later, Xiao Ling'er bid farewell to Lin Fan and prepared to fulfill the three-year agreement.

But this time, she refused to let the elders accompany her no matter what.

Lin Fan had no choice but to agree.

After learning about this, the elders could only smile bitterly.

"We... are about to become a burden."

"Indeed, Ling'er's growth speed is too fast."

"Fan Jianqiang is slow." Li Changshou added, and the other elders fell silent.

"It's better to be faster."

Wu Xingyun happily said, "As for you, you also need to work hard."

"Although we say that we are happy to be surpassed by the younger generation, but... deep down, we still feel a bit embarrassed, right?"

"Even if we are surpassed, we shouldn't hold back the younger generation, right?"

"You all need to work hard too!"

Why didn't he work hard? That's because his injuries hadn't healed, so he couldn't continue to break through~

"That's natural!" Su Xinghai said solemnly, "I'm already old, but at this moment, I feel a surge of blood and at the same time, a sense of humiliation is motivating me!"

"After so many years, I don't even have the qualification to be a protector for the younger generation. It's really embarrassing!"

"Yes, I also need to practice twice as hard!" Fourth Elder Chen Erzhu nodded, then said, "Don't treat yourselves as elders, treat yourselves as old men. Now, treat yourselves as grandchildren."

"Work hard like grandchildren!"

The elders were puzzled, "???"

...

In the southwest region, the imperial capital.

In the teleportation array to the northern region, Xiao Ling'er was waiting silently when she suddenly felt a different gaze locked onto her. She couldn't help but turn around and look.

But she found a handsome second-stage male cultivator not far away nodding and smiling at her.

So, you couldn't guess, right? This thing... is simply a trap for you, haha, gotcha.

(End of this chapter)