Chapter 165: Crushing Defeat

At this moment, Lin Fan was secretly delighted. The Sect Leader had agreed, so taking Mo Qiongqi out would naturally be possible.

With his own training methods, Mo Qiongqi had already been completely tamed.

At the upper level of the Xiao Tian realm,

Such a cultivation level was extremely high, making one a domineering figure within the sect.

Although the sect was extremely safe, and there was absolutely no need to fear persecution from others, Lin Fan himself had his own plans.

“The Sect Leader has shown you great mercy by granting you a new life—you should quickly kneel and thank him,” Lin Fan stared at Mo Qiongqi sternly.

“Thank you, Sect Leader, for giving this disciple another chance,” under Lin Fan’s dominating aura, Mo Qiongqi obediently replied.

What Lin Fan did not know, however, was that the more obedient Mo Qiongqi became, the more pain it caused in the Sect Leader’s heart.

This disciple he once cherished had become like this—such pain, who could possibly understand?

“Enough… enough…” At this moment, the Sect Leader seemed to have come to a realization, waving his hand as a ripple of energy dissipated.

Suddenly, a loud cracking sound burst from Mo Qiongqi’s body, followed by a surge of powerful aura.

The seal had been lifted.

At this moment, Lin Fan’s heart leapt with joy. As Mo Qiongqi’s cultivation was restored, a mighty pressure surged forth, though it had absolutely no effect on Lin Fan himself.

“You have ultimately committed grave sins. From now on, you will change your name and surname within the sect,” the Sect Leader said, then tossing out a mask made of human skin, “This is a tool that can alter your appearance.”

Lin Fan stood aside, watching. Now that the Sect Leader had agreed, this was indeed good news. And even thinking ahead like this made Lin Fan feel particularly pleased.

“Sect Leader, given the current situation, let him change his name to Qiongqi,” Lin Fan suggested.

“Hmm,” the Sect Leader nodded in agreement. “Alright then. Now that everything is settled, I will take my leave first.”

Before Lin Fan could say anything else, the Sect Leader’s figure gradually faded into the void and disappeared.

Lin Fan gazed at the fading back of the Sect Leader, a vague sense of unease rising in his heart. The Sect Leader seemed unusually subdued and unhappy.

But soon, Lin Fan shook his head dismissively. What did all that have to do with him? As long as he could take Mo Qiongqi out, that was all that mattered. Why bother thinking too much?

Watching the scene unfold, Elder Cui let out a slight sigh, “The Sect Leader’s heart is breaking.”

Elder Cui understood the Sect Leader’s feelings all too well. This disciple he once cherished so deeply had not even given him a shred of respect, instead obeying someone else’s orders. It was like watching one’s own son call another man ‘father,’ while ignoring his real parent.

Lin Fan looked at Elder Cui and finally shrugged helplessly, unsure of what to say. Could he possibly tell him that Mo Qiongqi obeyed him so well because he had been thoroughly disciplined?

…

When Lin Fan brought Mo Qiongqi to Wuming Peak, Zhang Erdou and the others warmly welcomed the new addition.

However, Mo Qiongqi was already wearing the mask gifted by the Sect Leader, his appearance completely altered. If he hadn’t disguised himself, anyone who recognized him would be terrified out of their wits.

“From now on, this guy will be your junior brother,” Lin Fan announced.

“Lord Sect Leader, this junior brother feels kind of gloomy and doesn’t seem to like talking much,” Zhang Erdou whispered cautiously, glancing at the motionless new junior brother beside him.

Of course, Zhang Erdou was naturally delighted at the arrival of a new junior brother. After all, as the senior apprentice of the Saint Demon Sect, having more juniors meant more prestige in the future.

“Junior brother, what’s your name?” Feng Bu jue greeted him enthusiastically.

But Mo Qiongqi completely ignored Feng Bu jue. With a calm gaze, he merely glanced at him briefly before disregarding him entirely. In Mo Qiongqi’s eyes, this person’s cultivation was far too low to even bother acknowledging.

Feng Bu jue, taken aback by the cold reception, scratched his head awkwardly, feeling helpless. It seemed like this new junior brother would be hard to get along with.

“Your senior brother is speaking to you—why won’t you answer?” At this moment, Lin Fan barked out in a stern voice.

Hearing Lin Fan’s reprimand, Mo Qiongqi’s heart jolted violently. “Senior brother, my name is Qiongqi. If you have any orders, please give them directly.”

At once, Mo Qiongqi responded obediently, no longer daring to act aloof.

Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue exchanged glances, both scratching their heads in confusion. They couldn’t understand why this junior brother had suddenly become so obedient after just one scolding from the Sect Leader.

Could it be that this junior brother had a masochistic tendency?

At this moment, Cai Zhiqiao, who had been sleeping inside the house, noticed Lin Fan’s return and quickly ran over. Her bright eyes sparkled as she softly called out, “Master…”

Lin Fan chuckled gently, picked up Cai Zhiqiao, and pointed at Mo Qiongqi. “From now on, he will be your junior brother. Go greet your senior sister.”

“Senior sister, hello,” Mo Qiongqi obediently said.

Even though he was deeply displeased at having a little girl as his senior sister, Mo Qiongqi dared not resist.

At just one glance at Lin Fan, Mo Qiongqi’s heart sank. If Lin Fan raised his voice in anger again, it would feel to him like the sky itself was collapsing.

Knowing that Mo Qiongqi possessed formidable power, Lin Fan reminded him sternly, “Remember this—she is your senior sister. If you dare not protect her, I will personally beat you severely.”

“Y-yes… yes,” Mo Qiongqi replied meekly.

At the mention of “beat severely,” Mo Qiongqi immediately recalled the scenes from the secret room.

Terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. He never wanted to experience that again.

Watching Mo Qiongqi’s fearful reaction, Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue felt pity for their new junior brother. How could someone provoke the Sect Leader’s anger when he was such a kind person? This junior brother must really deserve it.

“Master, what does ‘beat severely’ mean?” Cai Zhiqiao asked innocently, her bright eyes full of curiosity.

“You’ll understand in time,” Lin Fan smiled gently, patting his disciple’s head with a warm expression.

“Oh.”

“Where is Tianyu?”

“Lord Sect Leader, Senior Brother Tianyu has been cultivating all along,” Zhang Erdou replied.

“Hmm.”

Lin Fan had also been thinking about Tianyu. It was time to bring him under control. The line had been left out long enough—it was time to reel it in.

“You two take the little senior sister to visit Jialan Peak,” Lin Fan handed Cai Zhiqiao over to Zhang Erdou. The matter he was about to handle was truly significant.

Now that he had finally trained a capable disciple, he naturally could not waste such an opportunity.

Otherwise, it might even invite divine punishment.

“Yes,” Zhang Erdou and Feng Bu jue nodded.

Both of them genuinely liked the little senior sister. Especially Zhang Erdou, who was a bachelor with no luck with women, he was practically moved to tears.

In his entire life, only this little senior sister had ever paid attention to him.

Although the little senior sister was still young, for Zhang Erdou, that was already more than enough.

“You come with me…” Lin Fan looked at Mo Qiongqi and motioned with his finger.

“Yes, Sect Leader,” Mo Qiongqi looked at Lin Fan’s suspicious gesture, his heart violently trembling with fear. He was deeply anxious about what was about to happen.

Could it be that he was going to be tied up and beaten again?