428: Just a small problem

Chapter 428: Just a Small Problem

“Huh?!”

Lu Ran’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

He hurriedly said, “Wait a minute, what did you call me? Sect Master? What does that mean?”

Wang Hai replied, “You, who possess the Fire Virtue Sect's orthodox lineage, are the Sect Master of the Fire Virtue Sect.”

“Uh...”

Lu Ran blinked, looking to Cen Yu Nuo for help.

Cen Yu Nuo shrugged and said, “Although I don’t know how you obtained it, it’s true. From now on, you are the Sect Master of the Fire Virtue Sect.”

“Ah, this...”

This was something Lu Ran hadn’t expected.

His original thought was simple: since he had received a reward, and the Fire Virtue Sect’s orthodox lineage was lost, he would just pass it on to Wang Hai. Wouldn't that solve it?

This would be equivalent to saving the orthodox lineage of a Daoist temple, an immeasurable merit!

But he hadn't expected...

How did he himself become the Sect Master of the Fire Virtue Sect?

“Well, I didn’t expect this. How about this, I’ll teach it to you, and then you can be the Sect Master?” Lu Ran suggested.

It wasn’t that Lu Ran didn’t want to be the Sect Master.

It was just that...

Lu Ran had no experience at all!

Moreover, suddenly inheriting a Daoist temple, how did this feel like a responsibility?

At this moment,

Cen Yu Nuo spoke, “That works too. The orthodox lineage can be passed down. You teach it, and after you teach it to Wang Hai, Wang Hai will be the Sect Master, and you will be the previous generation’s Sect Master.”

But as she spoke, Cen Yu Nuo’s gaze was very cunning.

Lu Ran immediately understood.

Teach what?!

He didn't know how at all; he could only use it because it was in his skill list, a reward he received.

How was he supposed to teach this skill?

Cen Yu Nuo probably knew this too, so she was completely teasing Lu Ran.

Lu Ran smiled wryly and said, “Alright, then I’ll be the Sect Master of the Fire Virtue Sect. So, where is the Fire Virtue Sect's Daoist temple?”

Wang Hai replied, “It’s within Kyoto City, but it’s not fixed. The Fire Virtue Sect’s Daoist temples are spread across many places, but the main activities are still in Kyoto Prefecture.”

“I see.”

Lu Ran nodded and said, “Good. Then you can bring your people to settle down at the Daoist temple and recruit disciples. Of course, this will take time. I, for now, have other matters to attend to, so I may not be able to stay at the Daoist temple.”

This was Lu Ran’s one-sided guess.

He thought that since he became the Sect Master of a Daoist temple, he would have to stay there, and that wouldn't do!

Unexpectedly,

The usually dull Wang Hai was quite quick-witted this time and immediately guessed Lu Ran's meaning.

He then said, “No worries, you don’t need to be concerned. In the Daoist sect, neither disciples nor Sect Masters need to reside long in a Daoist temple. On the contrary, traveling all over is what Daoist sect disciples enjoy doing the most. It’s only in recent years, with the decline of the Daoist sect, that they have struggled to gather together.”

Hearing this, Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

He nodded and said, “That’s good. Then you all can stay in Kyoto Prefecture for now.”

Wang Hai had no objections.

But he looked around.

The battle was still raging, and not many people were left alive, but a large number of monsters were still present.

How could they stay in Kyoto Prefecture?

Wang Hai knew that Lu Ran certainly had the ability to remain here, but they couldn't!

They were far from it!

Amidst such a large gathering of monsters, surviving would be incredibly difficult!

Fortunately, Cen Yu Nuo also noticed Wang Hai's concern.

She said, “The monster siege won’t stay here forever. When the time comes, they will retreat. Afterward, although Kyoto Prefecture is not a professional main city, it has a protective shield and will recover on its own.”

“Is that so? That’s great, but next time, if such monsters come to attack again…” Wang Hai said worriedly.

“No, this time was an accident,” Cen Yu Nuo said, shaking her head.

This monster siege was controlled by Cen Yu Nuo; normally, this wouldn't happen.

But she didn't explain much.

Wang Hai was also smart enough not to ask.

He nodded.

At the same time, he looked around.

He asked, “What about these people? If we ignore them, they…”

Lu Ran said indifferently, “Life and death are fated, wealth and honor are in heaven’s hands. They chose their own path, so they must bear the consequences themselves. Later, you can widely recruit disciples, but not these people. You should understand what I mean. Even in the face of life and death just now, they dared to repeatedly insult the Daoist sect. Do you think if you save them, they will be grateful to you?”

These people were different from those behind Wang Hai.

The people behind Wang Hai were the true supporters of the Daoist sect!

“Understood.” Wang Hai quickly nodded.

And at this moment,

Cheng Maixiang, who had been silent, and her father beside her, were completely dumbfounded.

Lu Ran’s ability was terrifying!

With a wave of his hand, he summoned Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals!

Those five Great Heavenly Generals were still floating in the air, obscuring the sky, their bodies clad in golden armor and holy light!

Lu Ran stood still, and with a casual wave, a great fire raged across the sky, and massive waves surged!

This was not a professional; this was simply an immortal!

Not long after,

Sure enough,

All the monsters from the monster siege disappeared, teleporting in place.

The entire Kyoto Prefecture looked utterly devastated!

There were ruins everywhere.

Reconstruction would take time.

But a new order would also be established in the ruins—an order belonging to the new Daoist sect!

The protective shield was also recovering.

Lu Ran finally breathed a complete sigh of relief.

He said to Wang Hai, “That’s all for now. Take your people. We have other matters to attend to.”

Having said that,

With a thought,

Several Abyssal Bone Dragons appeared beside him.

The next thing to do, naturally, was to treat Cheng Maixiang. The girl couldn't hold on much longer.

This was also one of the benefits of datafication.

What was originally a desperate cancer was, in the datafied world, merely a debuff that could be dispelled.

Just find a healer with a dispel skill.

Liu Xinxin was the perfect target.

“It’s also been a while since we’ve seen Sister Xin and the others. Let’s go back now, help Cheng Maixiang solve her problem, and then we’ll continue with our tasks,” Lu Ran said to Cen Yu Nuo.

“So, the Fire Virtue Sect’s orthodox lineage was a reward from the Tianlong Gate quest?” Cen Yu Nuo asked.

“Yes, that’s why I suspect that quest rewards are also related to the current environment and other conditions. For example, this time, if another Daoist sect were by my side, I might have obtained their orthodox lineage. But whether it’s related to their orthodox lineage being lost or not, I’m not very clear,” Lu Ran analyzed and said.

After speaking,

He looked at Cheng Maixiang.

And said, “Let’s go.”

To make things easier, Cheng Maixiang’s father was also taken away by Wang Hai.

Cheng Maixiang snapped out of her daze, looked around, and subconsciously asked, “Where are we going?”

“To treat your illness. Didn’t I tell you before?” Lu Ran said.

“But… can it really be cured? This is cancer, and it’s late-stage. Maybe we should just give up. If it can’t be cured, I want to spend these last moments with my dad,” Cheng Maixiang said with a somber expression.

“It’s just a small problem. What’s the point of waiting to die here? Come with me,” Lu Ran said, exasperated.