Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

On the day he received the invitation letter and went for the interview, Lu An was both excited and uneasy.

He was excited because he was finally able to join the Righteous Alliance, but uneasy because he had sneaked in.

I made some inquiries and found out there are a lot of big shots inside, either at the Void Refinement stage or the Tribulation Transcending stage. Those at the Nascent Soul stage can only do odd jobs.

Hehe, and then he, a Golden Core cultivator, managed to sneak in.

Tai'an City Righteous Alliance

Yu Wanqing led Lu An to a building and then gestured to introduce it, saying, "Elder Lu, this is the main hall of the Righteous Path Alliance. Many experts want to see you."

It was a magnificent and ornate gate, but Lu An wasn't good at Chinese, and after thinking for a long time, he could only use the phrase "Holy crap, so beautiful!" to praise the beauty of the gate.

Lu An looked at the magnificent gate, which was decorated with carvings depicting a Daoist who, though his face was not visible, had attained immortality and whose ascension passage above the clouds had been opened.

Below the Daoist who had attained immortality, a group of other Daoists surrounded him, looking up at him as he ascended, making various gestures.

In short, in Lu An's eyes, it was as if someone had ascended to heaven, and a bunch of people below were shouting, "Holy crap, awesome! Someone has ascended to immortality!"

Ah, it's so simple and unpretentious.

The gate opened, and then wisps of ethereal energy floated out; though they were called ethereal energy, they were actually just a cloud of white mist.

These cultivators love to do these frivolous things; the white fog is so thick you can't even see people!

Yu Wanqing led Lu An inside, and after walking a short distance, the thick white mist gradually dissipated.

It was a long jade table with more than ten chairs beside it, but due to the faint white mist, Lu An could not see the faces of the people very clearly.

They are all masters! It really feels like being in a fairyland. Everyone is a mysterious and powerful expert, and everyone has an unspeakable story.

But the further we go in, the stronger the fragrance becomes?

It smells like cumin, and it's quite fragrant.

Not bad, it smells very nice.

Yu Wanqing led Lu An to the long table, cupped her hands in greeting, and said, "Everyone, this is Lu An, an inner sect elder of our Yuantian Holy Sect, and currently the elder of the Enforcement Hall!"

Although the fog obstructed Lu An's vision, he could still feel one gaze after another moving toward him, making him feel a little uncomfortable.

Being stared at by a bunch of unknown Void Refinement and Tribulation Transcending stage experts when you're at the Golden Core stage is very uncomfortable.

Lu An now had a feeling that he was a husky who had infiltrated a pack of wolves, all of whom were ferocious and vicious, while he was the only harmless husky.

He was able to sneak in simply because he looks like a wolf, but his clear-headedness and folly are irreplaceable.

Are these big shots all terrifying?

Feeling uncomfortable under these gazes, Lu An began to imagine the images of these righteous alliance experts behind the white mist.

ethereal and otherworldly?

Cold and aloof, one can only admire from afar and not approach.

Tall and imposing, like a mountain that commands respect.

No matter what it was like, it was not something someone like him, a mere Golden Core cultivator, could easily try to extort. But he just happened to do it anyway.

"As expected of Elder Lu, his strength is rumored to be profound and unfathomable. Seeing him today, it truly is unfathomable!"

"That's right. Our Righteous Alliance has gained another hero today. How can we worry about the demise of the Demonic Path?"

"I have long heard of Elder Lu's reputation. He not only personally assassinated Li Podao, the sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect, but also single-handedly repelled the Ancient Thunder Dragon. Seeing him today, he is indeed extraordinary!"

"I've also heard that Elder Lu cares deeply for fellow Daoists and the common people, offering you all top-grade flying swords at low prices. Such magnanimity is rarely matched throughout history!"

Before Lu An could even speak, a barrage of praise poured in, leaving him momentarily confused. Was this an interview or a recognition ceremony for him?

He was so proud of himself that he felt quite smug.

Stop praising it so much, everyone! I can almost smell the barbecue!

"Hey, you big water buffalo, stop the barbecue! You've turned the whole place into a smoky mess, are we even allowed to show our faces now?!"

One of them suddenly roared, then got up from his chair, ran to the corner, and took something from one of the guys' hands.

Those were several skewers of grilled meat.

Only then did Lu An notice that in the corner of the hall, someone was grilling, and the flames were sizzling and leaping around.

"This spirit beef was just slaughtered, freshly roasted, and incredibly nutritious! What did I do wrong?"

A burly figure, as strong as a bear, emerged from the corner, while a short figure snatched the skewers from his hands.

To say he was short was only relative to him, since his figure was truly as large as a bear.

"And these windows, they didn't even open them! You're primarily responsible for this foggy situation!"

The window opened, a gust of wind blew in, and the misty scene in the hall vanished instantly.

Meanwhile, the barbecue grill that had been set up was still emitting white smoke.

Lu An watched this scene and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

I was wondering why there was a barbecue smell; it turns out someone really was having a barbecue!

As expected of the big shots of the Righteous Alliance, their behavior is indeed extraordinary. Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. The barbecue in the hall shows their divine power!

"This meat is good, is there any more?"

"Yes, it's at my place. Shall we go together?"

"Let's go!"

The two people, one tall and one short, transformed into streaks of light and left through the window.

Well, the interview hasn't even started yet, and two people have already left.

However, no one else stopped them; they remained very calm and seemed to have gotten used to the situation.

"They are like this, please don't mind, Elder Lu." A white-robed man with a feather fan and turban, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly aura, turned to Lu An and said somewhat apologetically.

We can ignore the other two, but this one, you can tell at a glance, is a master. He must be a resourceful and incredibly intelligent hermit!

It looks very reliable.

"Let me introduce you. This is a member of our Righteous Alliance's think tank, commonly known as the reincarnation of the Crouching Dragon, who happens to be from the famous Zhuge family."

Lu An listened and nodded as if he suddenly understood.

The Zhuge family, the Crouching Dragon, based on what I read about the Three Kingdoms in my previous life, he must have been a very reliable and righteous leader!

"Alliance Leader Yu, please don't flatter me, Elder Lu. That's just empty boasting. My name is Zhuge Zhi, and I hope Elder Lu will give me your guidance!"

As he spoke, Zhuge Zhi turned around. Lu An was about to return the greeting, but he was stunned by Zhuge Zhi's appearance.

This Zhuge Zhi had his left eye squinting and his right eye looking straight ahead. It was as if each eye had its own thoughts, even though they were on the same head.

It was an expression that clearly showed great wisdom, something not everyone possesses.

With that smile, he looked just like... a handsome young man who had just been discharged from the hospital.

"This is Mr. Zhuge Zhi?"

"Yes, what do you think? Elder Lu, Mr. Zhuge Zhi is the smartest person around here!"

"...Indeed, he looks very intelligent..."

Chapter 117 The Unorthodox Righteous Alliance

Looking at Zhuge Zhi, whose eyes were looking at each other and each had its own thoughts, Lu An felt that his worldview had been refreshed.

Did I come to the wrong place? Is this really the Righteous Alliance?

Add to that the guy who was barbecuing over there, and the guy who was grabbing the barbecue, is this really not some kind of sanatorium, or even the Zhengdao Alliance branch of Qingshan Mental Hospital?

"Hehe, don't say too much. Although I am clever, it is only a minor skill. Compared to the Heavenly Dao, I am just showing off my petty cleverness."

"Haha, Mr. Zhuge must be extraordinary to be able to serve as the strategist of the Righteous Alliance. Don't be modest!"

Zhuge Zhi first praised himself, then appropriately expressed his humility, leaving Lu An with nothing but a laugh and a round of commercial flattery.

"I thought Elder Lu was an elderly fellow Daoist, but I didn't expect him to be so young. Our Righteous Path Alliance truly has a future!"

This was a middle-aged man dressed in a Tai Chi uniform. His sharp eyes, his dazzling Mediterranean hairstyle, his upright posture, and his arrogant demeanor made Lu An's eyes light up.

That's more like a master! It's just that the Mediterranean Sea is a bit of an eyesore.

But what does it matter if a cultivator works hard and loses a little hair? On the path of pursuing the Great Dao, what does hair matter?

Yu Wanqing introduced, "Let me introduce you, Elder Lu, and this is Master Ma, the head of the Xiaoyao Jiyi Taiji Sect."

After he finished speaking, he nodded to Lu An, looking very friendly and like an elder.

Yu Wanqing glanced at the empty chairs beside the long table and said somewhat awkwardly, "Not everyone is here today, as not everyone has time to come. Please don't mind, Elder Lu."

Lu An waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing: "It's harmless, I'm not here to be a leader."

Yu Wanqing glanced around and asked, "Everyone, isn't Immortal Master He here?"

A man dressed in white unfolded his fan and said, "Is Alliance Leader Yu referring to Old He? He didn't come; he went fishing again."

Yu Wanqing asked helplessly, "Why is he always fishing? What has he caught? Doesn't his wife care about him?"

"How can we control him? He's not afraid of his wife at all." The man in white said helplessly, "He's the most successful man in the whole village. He's not afraid of his wife at all. Last time I went fishing with him, I even saw his wife bringing him food."

"If I remember correctly, his wife is the daughter of the sect leader of the Shu Yun Sect...?"

"That's right, the entire sect is henpecked, except for him, he's the most assertive!" The white-robed man gave a thumbs up and said, "He's the strongest in the entire Shu Yun Sect! No wonder he's someone who achieved Tribulation Transcending on Shu Dao Mountain!"

Lu An listened from the side, completely stunned.

Although Lu An didn't know this Immortal Master He, he could tell from his name that he must be a role model for all men! He's a real source of pride for men!

I must pay a proper visit to this Master He in the future; I'll get those women under my control sooner or later!

Whether it's his own master or his own senior sister, he is determined to turn things around! He believes that his current difficulties are only temporary!

However, Lu An's attention was also drawn to the man in white. For some reason, he felt that the man looked very familiar.

Where have you seen it?

"Elder Lu, do I look familiar?"

Lu An nodded and said, "Yes, you look familiar. I wonder who you are...?"

Yu Wanqing whispered from the side, "Elder Lu, this is Chang Yuqing, do you remember him?"

Then the man in white patted his chest and said, "I am Chang Yuqing. I contributed to the exorcism in Ping'an City!"

Upon hearing the name, Lu An immediately remembered it.

He remembered this person; wasn't he the one who had been slapped so hard by that fox demon who called herself "Grandma" that his head was turned into a pig's head?

The highlight lasted only a few seconds, and then he logged off and played casually for the entire game.

Is this guy really alive? Is he some kind of unkillable cockroach? He survived a slap during his Tribulation Transcending stage?

The strongest Void Refinement stage cultivator, right?

So Lu An quickly shook hands with him and said, "Ah, I remember you, I remember you, you're the one whose head was turned into a pig's head by the fox demon?"

As soon as Lu An uttered those words, Chang Yuqing's face instantly fell.

Why is this person saying such awful things? Wasn't I the one who took the lead and fought against the tribulation-crossing demon? How come they say I was slapped into a pig's head?

Even if your face is swollen from being slapped, it's a glorious battle wound!

Lu An realized he had said the wrong thing, so he quickly laughed it off, found a seat, and his expression became serious again.

When he became so serious, everyone present instantly sensed a subtle change in the atmosphere.

His expression and the scar on his eye gave people the immediate impression that Lu An was not someone to be trifled with.

Yu Wanqing stepped to the front and said, "Alright, I won't waste any more words. I brought Elder Lu here today to introduce him to our Righteous Path Alliance. Does anyone here have any objections?"

That sounds just like something a big shot would say.

Everyone looked at Yu Wanqing, but no one spoke.

Lu An also noticed that there was a person sitting in the main seat. Since he came in, he had not seen him speak or make any movements, just sitting there like a puppet.

And he was looking down, so his face was not visible.

If Yu Wanqing hadn't spoken to him from the seat next to him, he wouldn't have even noticed her.