505: random players

Luo Daonan looked over everything meticulously and finally understood what his fellow countrymen were up to.

To put it simply, they wanted to replicate what they had done to the Yan Family back then—occupying the magpie's nest like a cuckoo.

Back then, many players either directly transmigrated into the souls of Yan Family natives or became Yan Family Guest Elders through physical transmigration.

As the number of players in the Yan Family grew, they eventually took over, turning the native Yan Family into the players' Yan Sect.

It wasn't just the Yan Family; many small families and small Sects within the novice Four Kingdoms had been usurped in this way back then.

Later, with version updates, soul transmigration disappeared, and this playstyle gradually diminished, allowing some small families and Sects to be preserved.

But now, the players wanted to use the same Move on the Eastern Region Sects.

However, there were two problems here:

First, players no longer had soul transmigration.

Without soul transmigration, it meant they couldn't directly seize the identity and status of a native, making it much more difficult to control a Family.

Second, these families were all protected by a main Sect.

This meant that if they played too recklessly, it could lead to the main Sect's intervention. At that time, not a single player would be able to escape; they would all die.

Therefore, the players didn't plan to take over immediately but instead decided to plot slowly.

First, they needed to gather intelligence, figure out the internal state of these families, and understand their relationship with the main Sect.

Considering the cost of resurrection, Mortal players without cultivation were naturally chosen to act as scouts and spies, either voluntarily or by accepting bounties, to gather information.

Some of these players discovered that the Stone City Luo Family, under the Green Feather Sect, was buying slaves in the market. Thinking it was a good opportunity, they sold themselves one after another, successfully infiltrating the Luo Family.

That was the whole situation.

After Luo Daonan sorted out the situation, his eyelids twitched slightly.

This situation was not good at all.

He knew all too well how much destructive power these fellow countrymen of his had, and even more so the endless variables they would bring.

It was still undecided whether Luo Zheng was a child of destiny. With these players suddenly getting involved, it was hard to say what would happen.

"Silence—!"

At that moment, the Luo Family Head suddenly roared.

His voice was like a great bell, resonating like a lion's roar, clearly utilizing some kind of martial arts technique.

Although not as convenient as a Cultivator's voice transmission, it was enough to intimidate the petty people.

The native slaves froze on the spot, unable to Move, not daring to act rashly.

The player slaves' attention was also drawn, and they all stopped their movements.

It wasn't out of fear, but rather a suspicion that the plot was starting, and they had to show some respect for the cutscene.

The Luo Family Head glared fiercely at the Steward, causing the Steward to break out in a cold sweat immediately.

He had already lost face because of Luo Zheng earlier, and now he had bought some 'Aberrant Species' while purchasing slaves. It was foreseeable that his future days would not be easy; he might even have to go up on stage on the next Family Refining Day.

The Luo Family Head calmed his emotions, stood firm on the high platform, took a deep breath, reminded himself to be happy and not get angry over small matters, and then said:

"Today, I have a happy event to announce to everyone. Our Luo Family's Young Family Head, my son Luo Haoran, has been exceptionally recruited by the Green Feather Sect, directly becoming an Inner Sect Disciple to officially embark on the path of cultivation!"

His voice wasn't as loud as his previous roar, but everyone could hear him clearly; after all, it was the volume of a Martial Artist.

Envious expressions appeared on the faces of the Luo Family Disciples. Even those who flattered Luo Haoran were somewhat stunned, followed by deep envy.

In their view, Luo Haoran's talent was indeed good, and it was normal for him to be recruited by the Green Feather Sect.

But normally, one would have to start from the Green Feather Sect's Outer Sect and then pass the Outer Sect Grand Competition to become an Inner Sect Disciple. They never expected him to be directly recruited as an Inner Sect Disciple.

This could be described as reaching the heavens in a single step!

Luo Zheng, who was present, also felt a shock in his body, knowing that it must be the power of that heaven and earth creation pill that allowed Luo Haoran to be directly recruited as an Inner Sect Disciple.

He couldn't help but feel angry.

Luo Daonan looked at his expression, thought back to the previous conversation between Luo Zheng and Luo Haoran, and had a slight realization.

Presumably, Luo Haoran's talent wasn't that high; he only relied on that Medicinal Pill to be recruited as an Inner Sect Disciple.

'Eh? Thinking about it this way, maybe that heaven and earth creation pill isn't as trashy as I thought?

'But that's not right. The Stone City Luo Family is just a small Family; how could they have such a good Medicinal Pill?

'Unless this Luo Family's ancestors were more affluent than I imagined...'

While Luo Daonan was thinking, the other players were also discussing among themselves.

Hearing that Luo Haoran had been recruited, they were all very pleasantly surprised. What pleased them was that this Stone City Luo Family indeed had recruitment quotas for the Green Feather Sect.

As long as they could take down the Luo Family, they could also enter the Green Feather Sect!

At the thought of this, the players could hardly contain their expressions, and they all began to smile.

Seeing that the Live Targets were actually happy about it, the Luo Family Head couldn't help but nod. It seemed this batch of Live Targets still had some redeeming qualities.

Then, he continued:

"Haoran is my pride and the pride of our Luo Family. Everyone should take him as a goal, cultivate hard, and be proactive.

"Today is our Luo Family's Family Refining Day. Every Luo Family Disciple must choose a Live Target for a life-and-death battle. If you can defeat the Live Target, your Monthly Allowance for next year will be doubled. In addition, there will be Medicinal Pills provided for cultivation.

"Furthermore, to hone the actual combat abilities of all disciples, those who defeat a Live Target can choose to continue fighting. If you can defeat a second Live Target, your allowance will be doubled again, and so on."

This reward was very attractive to the branch members of the Luo Family, immediately making the disciples excited and eager to get on stage.

The expressions of the Live Targets also changed. Knowing that the Luo Family Disciples would definitely put in extra effort, their chances of survival had shrunk.

And the players... a player actually raised his hand and asked:

"Family Head, what if we Live Targets win?"

The Luo Family Head replied, "According to the rules of my Luo Family, any Live Target who can win in a life-and-death battle can obtain their freedom."

The player hurriedly said, "Family Head, I am unwilling to leave the Luo Family. Can I change the reward?"

Other players also chimed in, none of them wanting freedom.

The surrounding Live Targets cast shocked gazes, and the Luo Family Disciples were also dumbfounded, thinking to themselves that the world was truly strange—there were actually people who had gotten so used to being slaves that they didn't want freedom.

The Luo Family Head was also shocked. It was truly the first time he had seen such slaves, and he actually felt somewhat reluctant to let them die in vain on the martial arts stage.

He thought for a moment and said, "If you can win and are unwilling to take your freedom, then next year you can receive a Monthly Allowance, as well as some fixed healing Medicinal Pills."

The player asked again, "What if we can also achieve consecutive victories?"

Pfft!

A Luo Family Disciple burst out laughing.

Even Luo Zheng looked at that player in bewilderment, finding the whole thing quite bizarre.

He had his own trump cards, so he had absolute confidence.

But where did these Live Targets get their confidence?

Could it be that they also had trump cards?

That's impossible, right?