Starting As A Sect Leader: My Rules Are Bit Wild.

Screech!

The sound of something tearing through the air made Su Xinghai frown. He abruptly turned, shielding Wu Xingyun, preparing to spit out another mouthful of blood.

But a long laugh echoed, “Fellow cultivators, hold on!”

“Leave these beasts to us!”

“Fortunately, we weren’t too late, or we wouldn’t have been able to explain ourselves.”

“Beasts, die!”

The avian demons never expected reinforcements to appear.

Before they could reach Su Xinghai, they were intercepted. After a fierce battle, they were all killed.

One fifth-level Mystic Finger.

Two seventh-level Mystic Finger!

They stood no chance.

After killing them, Liu Xun flew into the sky and coldly announced, “Listen, you cowards hiding in the dark! The Embracing Moon Sect is allied with the Liu family of Hongwu Immortal City!”

“Those who know what’s good for them should leave immediately. Don’t throw your lives away.”

“This is Hongwu Immortal City’s territory. The Liu family might not be much, but we’re still local snakes. If you disagree, you can test if your mighty dragons can suppress us!”

This declaration made the last hesitant groups realize they had no chance.

Whether the Liu family genuinely wanted to protect the Embracing Moon Sect or drive everyone away to take everything for themselves, the result was the same.

They couldn’t win. They had to give up.

The Embracing Moon Sect members were astonished.

When had the Embracing Moon Sect allied with the Liu family?

They knew nothing about it!

Lin Fan glanced at his “guiding light” and saw that Gou Sheng was still calm…

He understood.

Lin Fan smiled.

This was an angel investor!

The Liu family head had good judgment.

But it was only “good,” not “invincible.” Otherwise, they would have offered help in their time of need, not after they had already shown their strength.

Or perhaps they lacked the courage?

In any case, offering help at this point was better than adding insult to injury.

If the Liu family was decent, Lin Fan wouldn’t mind cooperating with them or sharing some of the benefits. If they performed well in the future, he might even help them grow.

This wasn’t arrogance.

He was a man with a “cheat”!

He had also taken in two disciples with cheats. As long as he played it safe, he wouldn’t need long. Lin Fan estimated that in a year, he would surpass the Liu family.

And when it came to playing it safe… who was more professional than Gou Sheng?

Now that Gou Sheng had started, as long as there were no major mistakes, staying safe for a year shouldn’t be a problem.

Still, he had to be cautious.

He hid his hands in his sleeves, secretly merging with Fan Jianqiang’s battle power while using a secret technique to conceal his cultivation changes. He also used the Heavenly Grand Deduction Art to calculate the Embracing Moon Sect’s fortune after the Liu family arrived. The result was auspicious.

“The Heavenly Grand Deduction Art is truly magical. It can actually predict things?”

“But it consumes a lot of energy.”

“Is it because they’re too strong?”

Lin Fan remained calm and sent a message to the First and Second Elders, asking them to invite the Liu family up the mountain.

Though wary, the First Elder obeyed Lin Fan’s order.

Soon, Liu Xun and the two elders arrived.

After a short while, the two parties met.

“Welcome, honored guests. We apologize for not greeting you sooner,” Lin Fan said with a smile.

“Not at all. We came uninvited. Please don’t take offense, Sect Master Lin,” Liu Xun replied.

Su Xinghai had already told them that Lin Fan was the current sect master of the Embracing Moon Sect. Although surprised, Liu Xun and the elders didn’t show it.

Liu Xun was obedient.

Since his father wanted to build a good relationship, he couldn’t offend the Embracing Moon Sect.

He handled the conversation well, neither lowering his own status nor making Lin Fan feel looked down upon.

He was a bit foolish.

But he was still a member of a major family, being groomed as the future head. He had some social skills.

“I’m ashamed,” he sighed. “After receiving the news, we rushed here, but we were still too late. Otherwise, Elder Su and Elder Wu wouldn’t have had to expend their blood essence…”

“Please punish us, Sect Master Lin.”

“Not at all,” Lin Fan replied, following their lead. “The Embracing Moon Sect has no prior connection with the Liu family. For you to come to our aid in the rain is a great kindness. There’s no reason for punishment. We should be thanking you!”

“However…”

Lin Fan gave a self-deprecating smile. “As you can see, our Embracing Moon Sect is in a difficult situation. We have the will to thank you, but we have nothing to offer.”

“But I promise you, if the Liu family ever faces trouble, the Embracing Moon Sect will definitely help!”

These were well-chosen words.

The two Liu family elders’ faces twitched.

Liu Xun laughed.

“Sect Master Lin, you’re too kind. Tonight’s events were just a small matter for us.”

“We didn’t come seeking repayment. We simply wanted to make friends with the Embracing Moon Sect.”

He sneered inwardly.

These polite words were easy to say.

They didn’t want rewards? Fine, he hadn’t planned on giving any! They weren’t worth it.

But did they think a promise to help in the future was enough to settle things?

Dream on!

In their current state, the Embracing Moon Sect was struggling to survive. The Liu family could easily solve their problems.

If the Liu family faced trouble, would they need the Embracing Moon Sect’s help?

A joke!

He couldn’t say these things directly, but he could hint at them.

But Lin Fan acted as if he didn’t understand, not responding at all.

Liu Xun was annoyed.

Why wasn’t this going according to plan?

Shouldn’t they be engaging in a polite yet sharp exchange, a battle of words, before he finally won them over and established the Liu family’s dominance?

Without a response, how could he continue?

He had already prepared his lines!

Liu Xun felt incredibly uncomfortable.

After some more small talk, Liu Xun repeatedly hinted at “discussing serious matters.”

But Lin Fan skillfully changed the topic each time, nearly driving Liu Xun to despair.

Whoever brought it up first would be at a disadvantage.

He didn’t want to be the one.

But this guy was slippery as an eel.

In the end, he had to give in.

Fine, he would let this guy have the upper hand this time.

He would make him pay later.

He composed himself, hiding his annoyance, and said, “Now that I think about it, the Embracing Moon Sect was once glorious. Although it has declined, our Liu family believes that under Sect Master Lin and the elders’ leadership, it can rise again.”

“But that process will be difficult and dangerous.”

“I wonder…”

“Is Sect Master Lin willing to cooperate with our Liu family and help each other?”

“I believe this will greatly increase the Embracing Moon Sect’s chances of revival!”