Cai Shu laughed when she heard Lu Yin's words. "Young man, you should gain more experience. How many months have you been in the Humble Class?
You've made many contributions, and the list of spies you've revealed over the past few days has shocked the entire Central Plain Realm's Nine Gates. You don't even know how famous you are, and you were the one who exposed the Guan brothers. Oh, and you also have the ability to see through people. That's why you're the acting sect master. "
"What's the purpose of the Humble Class?
It's not a battle. It's about capturing Red Backs and capturing spies. Whoever can capture Red Backs more accurately and efficiently will become the Sect Leader. Look, Zhuo Si hasn't even caught a Red Back yet. Isn't he still the Sect Leader?
He relied on his battle prowess, while you relied on your ability to see through people. "
Lu Yin cursed inwardly. What the hell? He was just bragging, and even an idiot would know that. How disgusting!
"Senior, I might as well be frank. Because I exposed the Guan brothers as redbacks, the entire Humble Class of Huaiyuan is dissatisfied with me. I'm afraid that no one will listen to me even if I go. After all, I'm still young and only a Hunter," Lu Yin said bitterly.
Cai Shu waved a hand. "Don't worry. Since Master has appointed you as the acting sect master, he naturally won't let you go empty-handed. If there's anyone you're familiar with, just tell me, and Master will think of a way to assign them to you. He'll even find some powerhouses to protect you.
Lu Yin opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
Cai Shu slapped him hard on the shoulder again, almost breaking him apart. This guy was an Emissary. "Long Seven, don't forget the oath you made back then. Master told me, 'I serve the poor and humble, and I don't ask for any military exploits. I just want to do what I can for my people and fight against the enemy from outside.' You were the one who said that, weren't you?"
Lu Yin was speechless.
"For the greater good of humanity, I'm willing to die ten thousand deaths. You were the one who said that, right?" Cai Shu asked again.
Lu Yin was still speechless.
"Since that's the case, Master will give you a chance. Let's see how far you can go as the acting sect master. Do your best and don't hold back," said Cai Shu heroically. He was a refined scholar, so it was strange for him to act so heroically.
Lu Yin wanted to cry, but no tears came out. Why did he feel like he had screwed himself over?
Wasn't that too full of himself?
"By the way, Master has already convened a meeting of the nine sects' leaders. When the time comes, he will formally introduce you. Make a list of names in the next few days. This trip to the Humble Huaiyuan Sect will be more comfortable for our own people. I know. Do your best to prepare," said Cai Shu before leaving.
Lu Yin facepalmed. This was going to be troublesome. Qingchen had made him the acting headmaster and had even sent an expert to monitor him. There had to be something going on, and it had to be related to the Witch Spirit God that he had revealed. Lu Yin suddenly had a flash of inspiration. Qingchen couldn't be thinking of using him as bait to lure out the Witch Spirit God, could she?
Why did he think that he could fish out the Witch Spirit God?
He tried to recall what had happened and what he had said, but even after a long time, he still couldn't understand.
If he was really used as bait to catch the Witch Spirit, that would be terrible. Then, the bodyguard that Qing Chen assigned to him was probably not simple. Should he leave as soon as possible?
Although the process was different, the results were the same. He was already in Huaiyuan, and he wasn't far from the place where the light couldn't be seen. It was better to leave as soon as possible and investigate the Lu family later. Jupiter was a passage, and he could come back after he was fully prepared. It would be easier to investigate if he changed his appearance.
When he thought of this, Lu Yin relaxed and decided to slip away. He no longer had any misgivings.
After thinking about it for a while, he gave Cai Shu a list of people who would be going to Huaiyuan with him. The first was Wang Dashuai, since they had worked together before. If he wanted to slip away, he couldn't be too obvious. He had to find someone to cover for him, and the white fatty seemed to be having a hard time recently.
The second was Liu Tianmu, the third was Xia Tai Li, and the fourth was Shangqing. True and false, false and true.
He wanted to bring Shangqing and Liu Tianmu back to the Fifth Mainland, while Xia Taili and the white fatty would be a distraction.
If everything went smoothly, he would be able to return to the Fifth Mainland after some time.
Lu Yin was a little tired. This region of space was filled with powerhouses, and the Fifth Mainland was still better. There weren't many Enlighters in the Outerverse, and there weren't many Emissaries in the Innerverse either. Even in the Neoverse, there were many powerhouses, and Lu Yin had enough treasures on him to survive. Here, an Emissary could casually appear from the Central Realm, and there was no need to talk about the Top Realm. Even Long Kui had been ordered to run errands. In the Lower Realm, Lu Yin thought about the giant anteater and the Ancestral Mang, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
He had to go back first. This was his top priority.
Since Lu Yin had given the list, it meant that he had accepted the mission. Qing Chen appeared in front of him.
"Greetings, Senior." Although Lu Yin was unhappy that Qing Chen might be using him as bait, he was still very respectful.
Qing Chen's attitude was gentle. "Long Seven, the position of the Humble School's sect master is very important. Do you know how many people are eyeing this position, whether in the Central Realm or the Four Cardinal Scales?
I've taken a risk to give this position to you, so don't disappoint me. "
Lu Yin grinned. "Yes, I won't let you down."
Qing Chen was satisfied. "Your cultivation is limited, and most of the Humble School's missions are dangerous, so I've decided to have Cai Shu follow you and protect you."
Lu Yin looked up, anxious. Qing Chen wanted to monitor him. "Senior, I'm confident that I can protect myself, and I have many treasures that were given to me by Long Xi. They're enough to block the attacks of Emissaries."
Qing Chen laughed. "So what? You can only block the attack. What's the point of this old man letting you be the Sect Master? What this old man wants is to capture the Red Back, capture the traitor of humanity, not beat the grass to scare the snake. Are you sure you can capture the Emissary?
Guan Tong and Guan Hai are the most obvious examples. If I don't go to Huaiyuan, then you'll be silenced by Guan Tong. "
Lu Yin was speechless. He could beat Guan Tong to a pulp, but he couldn't say that out loud. "Senior, I'm not used to being followed." He still had to try his best.
Qing Chen smiled. "I know that you have the ability to see through people and obtain information that others can't. Don't worry, Cai Shu won't keep an eye on you. He'll only be a short distance away from you. As long as you're not in danger, he won't appear and will never interfere with your actions in the Humble School. Although he belongs to the Humble School, his status is far lower than yours, so he has no right to interfere with your decisions."
Lu Yin had no other choice. "I'll listen to Senior's arrangements."
Qing Chen grunted. "Do you know why I put you in the Humble School of Huaiyuan?"
There was a vacancy there. Lu Yin said, "I've thought about it. It's because the Humble School of Huaiyuan currently doesn't have a sect master."
Qing Chen laughed. "It's because the Humble School of Huaiyuan is too important, so important that it can't be casually appointed."
Lu Yin didn't understand.
Qing Chen seriously explained, "The next day after Guan Tong was captured, a sect master wanted to transfer to the Humble School of Huaiyuan. Even if the Humble School of Huaiyuan lost three experts, they still wanted to become its sect master. The Humble School of Huaiyuan is much more important than you think because it contains the Cloud Ladder."
Lu Yin immediately searched his mind for information about the Cloud Ladder, but there was very little information. When he had merged with some people, he had indeed obtained information about the Cloud Ladder, but he hadn't paid much attention to it.
"The Cloud Ladder connects the Top Realm and the Middle Realm. Although the Bifrost Bridge can also connect the two, there are essential differences between the two. You'll understand in the future. In short, when you go to the Huaiyuan School of Huaiyuan, visit the Cloud Ladder more often. I hope that there aren't any Redbacks or spies there. If there are, find them for me. I'll give you double the merit," Qing Chen said solemnly.
Lu Yin respectfully replied, "Yes, this junior understands."
"You've provided information over the past few days and captured some spies. Combined with your previous rewards, you've received a total of six merit points. Don't think it's too little since the other rewards are quite generous. As long as you work hard in the Humble School of Huaiyuan, you'll receive more and more merit points."
Lu Yin didn't care too much about the merit points. He had originally wanted them to exchange for the Righteous Medal, and it would be best if he could obtain the Tree Medal. That way, he would have some protection after retirement. But now, it was difficult to retire, and he had become the acting sect master of the Humble School of Huaiyuan. He didn't need the protection of the Tree Medal, and no one would dare to touch him unless they had a good reason.
A day later, Qingchen convened a meeting of the Nine Gates, and Lu Yin formally met the leaders of the nine gates. Aside from the Humble Huaiyuan School and Zhuo Si from the Yin Mountain Region, the leaders of the other seven were unfamiliar to Lu Yin. However, he knew that they were all experts above the level of Envoys.
"This is the new acting sect master of the Humble School of Huaiyuan, Long Seven," Qing Chen introduced.
Eight Cloudconnect Stones appeared in front of Lu Yin, and the images of the eight sect masters appeared on them.
"Junior Long Seven greets the seniors," Lu Yin said politely. His attitude was humble, and his expression was solemn with a hint of apprehension and anticipation. It was obvious that he was looking forward to the future. He was an ambitious young man, and he also seemed very honest.
"Hehe, kid, do you know that in the history of our humble school, there has never been a Hunter who became a sect master?"
One of the sect masters spoke up. It was a woman, and she was very flirtatious. Lu Yin felt his mouth go dry with a single glance, as she was simply too alluring.
If Madam Nalan was the type of woman who was naturally seductive, then this woman was a classic example of seduction, and she was also capable of seducing everyone.
Lu Yin glanced at her clothes, and he felt that they were indecent.
"I know that I am not qualified, so I would like to learn from the seniors. I hope that the seniors will not be stingy with their guidance. I would be eternally grateful," Lu Yin said respectfully.
The woman chuckled again, and her red lips parted. "Come play at the Bifrost when you have time. I'll be waiting for you there, but I'm afraid that you won't be able to handle it."
Lu Yin was stunned, and then he laughed dryly.
The woman was very happy.
Zhuo Si stared at Lu Yin in shock. He had become a sect master just like that?
Wasn't this too much of a joke? How had he done it?
He couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he racked his brains.
Lu Yin looked at Zhuo Si and smiled. "We meet again, Fourth Uncle."
Zhuo Si nodded and looked deeply at Lu Yin. "Do your best."
Lu Yin nodded. "Understood."