Anti-fraud manual for the cultivation world

Huh?

Li Gu was completely stunned.

Master was actually lying?

He clearly remembered that a few years ago, when his senior brother Zheng's meridians were severed, his master had said once that he couldn't be saved.

But at that time, Li Gu did not have a system and did not know that his master was lying. He really thought that his master was not good at medicine and could not save his disciple whose meridians were broken.

But now, the system has determined that Master is lying?

Li Gu frowned deeply.

Master knows medicine? He can save us? Then why doesn't he?

He often said that he treated all his disciples like his own children. Would any parent see their child's meridians broken and, even if they had the ability to save them, not offer any help?

Li Gu felt the hairs on his body stand on end from the cold.

Something's not right!

Is there any detail I missed?

Having lived in the Flower Valley for four years, he often felt a slight sense of unease, but he never thought carefully about where these fleeting feelings of unease came from.

but now……

Outside, Hua Qianfang sighed softly: "This is how I deduced it. Today, Sun Xing is preparing to challenge and break through to the seventh level of the master's realm. Zhou Shijie, as the senior brother, has not yet graduated, but his junior brother has already graduated. He may be a little anxious. So, in the middle of the night, he secretly ran to the Cold Jade Stone to cultivate, wanting to break through to the seventh level of the master's realm before Sun Xing."

"Haste makes it easy to make mistakes, and once you make a mistake, you go astray and end up like this."

Hua Qianfang's tone was full of regret: "It's my fault. I rarely come to Flower Valley and haven't taught you the principles of being a good person. Alas! Today, I'll take this opportunity to talk to you about them properly."

"Cultivation of immortality should avoid impatience, comparison, tranquility, and self-discipline!"

"The Way resides within me; it has nothing to do with others."

"The effort required to repair a road is not something that can be achieved by simply shifting the sun's shadow; the height required to reach the sky is not something that can be achieved by simply filling a basket with earth."

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who overcomes others has strength; he who overcomes himself is mighty."

"You must remember these principles so that no one else will follow in Zhou Shijie's footsteps in the future."

Hua Qianfang's words made all the disciples' faces turn somber.

But Li Gu was horrified by what he heard...

The system is prompting again: "[Cultivation World Anti-Fraud Manual Lv.1 reminds you: Hua Qianfang's statement, "This is how your master deduced it," is a lie. Do you want to force the lie to become true? Yes/No.]"

In other words, this is not his deduction at all!

All that long string of words he just said was nonsense; it wasn't his real thought at all.

What is his real thought?

He had already deduced that his second senior brother was injured by someone? He might even have known years ago that his senior brother Zheng had been poisoned by someone else, rather than suffering a qi deviation? He knew that a murderer was lurking in Flower Valley, but he didn't intend to let his disciples know?

Which one is correct?

Either way, it's dangerous!

Li Gu could be arrested at any time.

Li Gu took a deep breath to calm himself down, then commanded the system: "Choose yes! Make Master really think that way."

My mind quieted down, and the system fell silent.

The outside also quieted down, and Hua Qianfang stopped explaining the "principles of cultivation" to his disciples.

An eerie silence lasted for a while before Hua Qianfang sighed and said, "A few people, help Zhou Shijie into the house to rest."

After saying that, he turned to Sun Xing, who was preparing to break through to the seventh level today.

"After seeing Zhou Shijie's state, do you still plan to challenge the seventh level today?" Hua Qianfang said seriously, "If Zhou Shijie's experience flashes through your mind when you are channeling your energy to break through to the seventh level, and you are affected by his failure, causing your mind to waver, you may suffer a qi deviation and end up with the same fate. You should think carefully."

Sun Xing remained calm: "Master, rest assured, Second Senior Brother's matter will not affect me. I have prepared for this day for many years, and no matter what happens, it will not shake my will. I want to graduate and personally kill the enemies who murdered my parents and seized my family's land."

Hua Qianfang nodded solemnly: "Alright, sit down on the Cold Jade Stone now and try to challenge the seventh level. If you can successfully break through, I will take you down the mountain."

[The Cultivation World Anti-Fraud Handbook Lv.1 reminds you: Hua Qianfang's statement just now, "I will take you down the mountain," is a lie, but this lie has nothing to do with you and cannot be forced to happen.]

Li Gu stared in astonishment, mouth agape: Even this statement is a lie?

How many of the Master's words are actually true?

and many more!

If taking him down the mountain was a lie, then it means that Master never intended to take him down the mountain in the first place.

In other words, it is very likely that none of the senior brothers and sisters who had graduated in the past were able to leave the mountain.

Where did they go?

Li Gu's heart sank.

The smile on Hua Qianfang's face suddenly turned terrifying.

Three rules flashed through Li Gu's mind.

"Article 1: Before completing the apprenticeship, you shall not leave the mountain even half a step without permission."

"Article Two: After completing your apprenticeship, you shall immediately descend the mountain and never return to Flower Valley for the rest of your life."

Article 3: You shall not mention Hidden Flower Pavilion, or any person or thing within the sect, to anyone.

Why do the disciples of Hidden Flower Sect have to recite these three rules every day?

The answer is obvious!

Of these three rules, only the first one is binding.

The last two points are nonsense.

Since no one can go down the mountain, no one can return to Flower Valley, and therefore no one can mention Hidden Flower Pavilion to others.

Then why did Master write two meaningless sect rules?

The answer is obvious: these two rules are set up to fool the disciples in Flower Valley, so that they won't suspect why their senior brothers and sisters never come back to visit them after they graduate.

Hidden Flower Pavilion is a huge scam!

Li Gu's heart began to pound violently.

Last night, he thought the words "graduating from his apprenticeship" were a very glorious thing, representing the start of a completely new life, with an infinite future waiting for him, the transmigrator. But now, when he hears the words "graduating from his apprenticeship," he only feels a chill run down his spine.

Looking out the window...

Senior Brother Sun had already sat down on the cold jade stone, cross-legged, with his palms facing the sky, and began to circulate his internal energy.

Hua Qianfang sat beside him with a kind expression, watching.

After an unknown amount of time, Senior Brother Sun suddenly jumped up, exclaiming with joy, "Master, I've succeeded! I've broken through!"

After saying that, he looked up at the sky and roared, "Father, Mother, your son has finally completed his apprenticeship! This day has finally come! You wait, your son will come home right away and cut the villain who killed you into pieces! You wait for your son!"

Hua Qianfang's smile grew even more benevolent, her face full of satisfaction: "Sun Xing, congratulations! Go back to your room and pack your things. Also, say goodbye to your good friends, senior and junior brothers. We'll set off down the mountain at noon."