Anti-fraud manual for the cultivation world

After hearing the story, Li Gu and the other three were also surprised.

It turns out that the original intention behind the creation of the [Common Path Demon Codex] was so noble.

It was a completely different style from what they perceived.

Hong Lin sighed softly, "So you don't have to give up this skill. It's a very good technique. If you can be as united and selfless as the five Fu brothers, then at least one of you will have a great chance of ascending to immortality."

Zhang Yi shook his head: "But we don't have any external martial arts techniques to match, and we are being hunted down by powerful enemies. I'm afraid we won't live to see the moment of ascension."

"The matter of external martial arts is indeed a bit troublesome," Hong Lin said. "As far as I know, the Demonic Sect doesn't have any secret manuals; all their techniques are passed down orally. Even if you wanted to steal them, it wouldn't be easy. You can't just kidnap a Demonic Sect disciple and have him teach you, can you? A master who teaches you martial arts with a knife to your throat—even if he dares to teach you, you wouldn't dare to learn."

Li Gu thought to himself: Even if the Demonic Sect originally didn't have any secret manuals, they already had them from the moment that disciple started lying. They're currently at the Jiangzhou branch of the Demonic Sect, which is also the Hongya Sect. I just don't know how to get them out yet.

Hong Lin said, "Giving up the [Common Path Demonic Scripture] for the sake of external martial arts is a helpless move. After all, it is your own life, and I cannot make the decision for you. You should consider it carefully."

Li Gu and the other three exchanged glances.

Then Li Gu spoke first: "Leaving aside myself, Senior Brother Zheng, and Senior Sister Zhang, Junior Sister, I hope you will give up the [Common Path Demonic Codex]."

Meng Ting pointed to her nose: "Me?"

Li Gu: "You're still in the body-refining stage, not even at the Qi Refining stage yet. It's not too late to switch sects now. After all, we've never joined the Demonic Sect, we're not disciples of the Demonic Sect, so it doesn't count as switching sects."

He turned to Hong Lin and bowed deeply: "Lord Hong, I shamelessly beg you, could you accept my junior sister as your disciple and guide her onto the path of 'entering the mortal world'? I have nothing to offer but to go through fire and water for this one piece of the pawn."

Meng Ting gasped, her eyes instantly welling with tears: "Senior Brother Li!"

Honglin rarely showed any expression, but at this moment she chuckled and said, "Tsk tsk! Pretty good, pretty good."

Li Gu: "What do you mean by 'pretty good'?"

Honglin smiled and said, "Meng Ting's style of doing things is exactly what our sect requires for entry."

Everyone: "?"

Honglin smiled and said, "Our sect's cultivation method is called the 'Love in the Mortal World Technique,' which aims to enable one to live wholeheartedly for love. Because one can reach the extreme of emotion, one can reach the extreme of the Dao. When the heart stirs, it generates essence; when infatuation condenses into elixir; and when the threads of love are used as the guide, one can cross over to the immortal mountain."

She pointed at Meng Ting and said, "I have high hopes for you. As for Li Gu... tsk! He puts conquering the country before love, so he'll never master the [Love in the Mortal World Technique]."

Li Gu then realized that he had already met two true disciples who had entered the mortal realm: one was Senior Sister Bai Lin, and the other was Hong Lin in front of him—both were women! Wait a minute? Does entering the mortal realm mean the entire sect is made up of women? And the Immortal Emperor… was she also a woman? Was she also a love-crazed being? It's said that the Immortal Emperor had already reached the half-step into the void, so she must have already tasted all the joys and sorrows of love, and must have built a huge harem, with three thousand men to accompany her in her romances.

Honglin must be someone who uses all sorts of fancy ways to find someone to date, right? No wonder she came to kiss me when I broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage in her room last time; she was using me as spiritual nourishment for her training.

Thinking about it this way, it's the same with Senior Sister Bai Yan. On the night she escaped from Flower Valley, she teased me relentlessly, and the way things went was unimaginable.

His mind was full of strange ideas.

Honglin rolled her eyes at him: "What are you thinking about? Your expression is a bit strange."

Li Gu cut straight to the chase: "I'm wondering, how many unforgettable romances has Lord Hong had? How many men has he dumped, and how many men has dumped him? If my junior sister were to follow your example, wouldn't she... No, no, my junior sister absolutely cannot become like that."

Honglin rolled her eyes at him, annoyed: "Nonsense! Do you think the 'Love in the Mortal World Technique' is the same as the 'Joyful Union Technique'? Because it can reach the extreme of emotion, it can reach the extreme of the Dao. Reaching the extreme of emotion is not promiscuity, but rather focus. In order to focus on emotion rather than lust, we don't even need a Daoist partner. We only need to observe other people's love affairs to understand. People in love, every frown and smile is full of Daoist charm, and every thought and infatuation is the foundation of immortality. By understanding the true meaning of love, we can understand the principle of breaking through the void. If you find a bunch of people to have promiscuous relationships with, sleep with one person today and another tomorrow, fall in love with one person and sleep with one person, you will lose your focus, go astray, and fall into the evil path of joyful union."

Li Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief: "I see!"

Now he understood; it was just like how silly netizens watch those romance novels, movies, and anime.

Reading other people's stories allows you to appreciate the beauty of love! It's often even more beautiful than your own love story.

Bai Yan had been an undercover agent in Flower Valley for many years and had not dated anyone. She only needed to observe other disciples' relationships, especially those with genuine feelings, such as Zhang Yi and Meng Ting, and learn from their actions.

Honglin's room is filled with all sorts of romance novels, which is the same reason. But didn't you say we should focus on emotions rather than lust? What the hell is the point of reading *The Plum in the Silver Vase*? I think you're very likely to fall into the demonic path of sexual indulgence.

Meng Ting still remembered Li Gu's order and covered her mouth to remain silent. Although she didn't quite understand, she refused to interrupt. Now that Li Gu and Hong Lin had finished talking, she still covered her mouth and stood there blankly, blinking her big eyes, waiting for someone else to speak.

Li Gu turned to her: "Junior Sister, since things have come to this point, and Master Hong is willing to accept you as a disciple, why not join us? This cultivation method might unexpectedly suit you, and you might even progress remarkably quickly!"

Meng Ting grinned and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Senior Brother Li."

She turned to Hong Lin and gave a graceful bow: "Senior Sister Hong!"

Honglin abandoned her usual aloof yet playful demeanor, and unusually straightened her face. As she accepted the disciple on behalf of her master, she adopted the dignity of a senior, saying solemnly, "Those who enter my sect must remember our sect's rules..."

As soon as she uttered the word "rules of the sect," the four people next to her all thought of the three rules of the Hidden Flower Sect and were all a little shocked.

Hong Lin paused, glanced at the four of them, and continued, "Don't worry, the rules for entering the mortal world aren't that strange. We only have one rule: as a member of our sect, one can only love one person in one's lifetime. If you haven't found that person yet, you shouldn't be in a relationship. If you have found someone, you must never be unfaithful, otherwise you'll easily suffer a cultivation deviation and die. Your master won't kill you or expel you; he'll just be too lazy to bother with you anymore. And your cultivation will stagnate from then on, making it difficult for you to ascend to immortality. You'll remain stagnant for the rest of your life until your lifespan is exhausted."

Meng Ting said, "It's way too easy to follow this rule."

Honglin stared into her eyes: "Simple? No! This is the most difficult thing in the world. Alas! People's hearts are fickle, especially when it comes to love. How many disciples in our sect are stuck below the Golden Core stage because of this? And how many dare not easily find a Daoist partner, fearing that they might change their minds and lose the opportunity to pursue the Dao?"