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“This is the invitation card from the second-grade Lanshan Sect in the Lanling State boundary,” Master Luo said. “The Lanshan Sect is a famous sect in the Lanling State boundary. They have a Jindan stage cultivator presiding over them, and are only a little time away from becoming a third-grade sect. Their array formation inheritance… can be considered not bad.”

Master Luo originally wanted to say, “deep and profound array formation inheritance,” but thinking of Mo Hua behind him, that unknown, profound, and mysterious array formation master, the words “deep and profound” were a bit difficult to say. So he could only say, “can be considered not bad.”

“The Lanshan Sect was established based on array formations, so the atmosphere around array techniques is relatively strong. There aren’t as many entanglements of interests and power struggles as in other sects,” Master Luo continued. “I have some connections with them. It so happens that this time, I also want to seek refuge with the Lanshan Sect. Then, without permission, I recommended Little Mister Mo to them. Please don’t be offended, Little Mister.”

Mo Hua hastily waved his hand and said, “Master Luo is too polite.”

Master Luo then handed the invitation card to Mo Hua, “Little Mister Mo, you can take a look first.”

Mo Hua politely received the invitation card.

The invitation card was made of unknown paper, elegant and exquisite. The text on it was written with gold-sprinkled ink.

Mo Hua opened the invitation card and glanced at the document.

The words inside the invitation card were simple and direct, the wording was respectful, and the main idea was to invite Mo Hua to serve as an instructor at the Lanshan Sect. Once he broke through to Foundation Establishment, he could serve as an elder.

This was a very formal sect employment document, not a private agreement.

This was indeed quite solemn.

Mo Hua held it in his hand and felt its weight, his eyebrows involuntarily furrowing.

Seeing Mo Hua’s expression, Master Luo quickly said, “Little Mister Mo, don’t be in a hurry to refuse.”

Mo Hua was startled, “I haven’t said I refuse yet…”

“Don’t be in a hurry to agree either.”

Mo Hua was even more confused, “Master Luo…”

Master Luo smiled slightly and said, “Everything is negotiable…”

Master Luo handled matters smoothly and was accommodating. When it came to the doorway of power, he had a very precise grasp.

“If Little Mister Mo wants to agree, I can go talk to them about the conditions again.”

Master Luo explained to Mo Hua in detail, “Within a sect, instructors are different from instructors, and elders are also different from elders. Although the title is the same, the real power and status can have thousands of differences.”

“The invitation card doesn’t say it clearly, but these instructors and elders should all be positions in the outer sect. Just discussing the rights and benefits of the job, the outer sect is not as good as the inner sect.”

“Some guest elders on the fringe are not even as high in status as inner sect senior instructors.”

Master Luo looked at Mo Hua and said softly, “Little Mister Mo, your biggest disadvantage is actually your identity as a scattered cultivator.”

“Since you are a scattered cultivator, you are an ‘outsider.’ To the sect, you are not an ‘insider.’ Even if the high-level members of the Lanshan Sect are respectful to you, some disciples below and array masters will still not be convinced…”

“Will all sects in this world exclude outsiders?” Mo Hua asked.

“It’s not all sects in this world, it’s all people in this world who are exclusive…” Master Luo said.

“Then, in this kind of situation, what should be done?” Mo Hua humbly asked.

He didn’t really want to join the Lanshan Sect. He was just purely curious and wanted to hear Master Luo’s opinion.

Master Luo actually didn’t care if Mo Hua really wanted to join the Cloud Lan Sect.

Mo Hua being willing to ask him questions was exactly what he expected.

Mo Hua asked, and he answered. This was considered a favor, even if it wasn’t a big favor, it could still leave a good impression on Mo Hua.

Master Luo said patiently, “The best method is for you not to be an outer sect instructor, but to directly join the inner sect. Endure some grievances and start from an inner sect disciple.”

“With Little Mister Mo’s talent in array formations, no one in the inner sect will be able to teach you very quickly. At that time, it will naturally be your turn to teach others. You belong to the inner sect and can teach others, which will be natural and smooth. Then you can become an inner sect instructor.”

“At that time, every branch of the Lanshan Sect will definitely try to win you over. You can choose a branch and show some goodwill, or you can choose none and just focus on learning array formations.”

“Array formations are the foundation of your standing. As long as your array formations are excellent, you will have a transcendental status, and others won’t dare to offend you.”

“Wait until you reach Foundation Establishment and become a sect elder, then you will also be a powerful and influential figure.”

“What’s more, you are still so young. Even the sect master of the Lanshan Sect will try every means to win you over. Not only the Lanshan Sect, but all the cultivators with status and influence in the Lanling State boundary will give you three points of respect…”

As Master Luo spoke, he smacked his lips, and his heart instead became envious.

Ah, an array master who stands out!

It’s a pity, he doesn’t have this strength, this talent, and it’s impossible for him to have this kind of treatment.

“What if I don’t want to join the inner sect?” Mo Hua asked.

Master Luo was not surprised. Instead, he expressed understanding: “Joining the inner sect is equivalent to being tied to the Lanshan Sect, with too many restrictions. If you want to break free in the future, or seek other high positions, the Lanshan Sect will definitely not let you go, and may even turn hostile…”

Others were eager to worship into the inner sect of the Lanshan Sect, but Master Luo knew that this did not include Mo Hua.

He knew Mo Hua’s talent. The Lanshan Sect in the third-grade state boundary, although it was also a regional giant, was nothing when compared to the cultivation world.

The shallow water of the Lanshan Sect might not really be able to hold Mo Hua.

Master Luo continued, “If you don’t want to enter the inner sect of the Lanshan Sect, and just want to temporarily stay, or use the Lanshan Sect as a springboard to seek higher positions…”

“Then you still have to start as an outer sect instructor, then become a guest elder, but you can add more conditions and get better treatment.”

“Just do it this way, and there’s no need to get too close to the inner sect of the Lanshan Sect, at least not actively.”

Mo Hua was a little confused, “Shouldn’t I build good relationships?”

Master Luo shook his head, “If you are too close, you will be disrespected. If you are too far, you will be looked down upon. There is no need to deliberately alienate, and even less need to deliberately get close.”

“If you alienate the inner sect, it will cause their enmity. If you get close to the inner sect, it will make them despise you. Even if they don’t say it on the surface, they will look down on you in their hearts.”

“It’s still best to concentrate on learning array formations, try not to cause trouble, and remain detached from worldly affairs. This way, you won’t offend anyone.”

“Then what if there are internal struggles in the Lanshan Sect and they force me to take sides?” Mo Hua asked Master Luo again.

“That depends on the situation,” Master Luo said.

“What situation?”

Master Luo said carefully, “It depends on whether you want to continue to stay, who is forcing you, whether their methods are excessive, and whether they will touch your principles.”

“If there’s no great harm, you can appropriately endure. If the other party goes too far, you can directly resign and use this as a threat.”

“Is this useful?” Mo Hua was surprised.

“It’s not necessarily useful for others,” Master Luo silently added in his heart, “for example, me…”

“But it’s definitely useful for you!”

Master Luo looked at Mo Hua and continued, “It’s still that sentence. As long as your array formations are good, you can get by anywhere. If you resign, they will be afraid…”

“Firstly, a high-skilled array master is truly rare and not easy to recruit. Secondly, if others know that they are fighting openly and secretly and forcing an array master to resign, the Lanshan Sect will lose face and their reputation will be bad, so they won’t dare to go too far…”

Mo Hua nodded, and then discovered a problem: “Master Luo, didn’t you say that the Lanshan Sect doesn’t have that many ‘entanglements of interests and power struggles’? What you are saying now seems to be teaching me how to ‘power struggle’…”

Master Luo was stunned by the question. While he was talking, he had slapped his own face.

Master Luo laughed awkwardly and could only say, “There are not that many, but as long as there are people, scheming and fighting are inevitable.”

Mo Hua also laughed, knowing that everything Master Luo said was true.

He pondered in his heart for a moment and couldn’t help but hesitate.

Going to the Lanshan Sect seemed very good, but Mo Hua always felt that this should not be the path he chose.

Master Luo said again, “Little Mister Mo, if you go to the Lanshan Sect, your father and mother can also go with you. The Lanshan Sect promises to give them positions within the sect. Although they won’t be very noble, they are also leisurely and good jobs.”

Mo Hua was startled, and then his heart moved a little.

He didn’t want his parents to suffer. Being able to enter a sect and have a stable job could also be considered enjoying some blessings.

“What about the other scattered cultivators in Tongxian City?”

Master Luo sighed and said, “Little Mister Mo, I’ll say something truthful that you might not like to hear…”

“The way out for other scattered cultivators is something that you and I cannot consider. It’s not bad if we can take care of ourselves.”

“Moreover, although you are a scattered cultivator, you are actually… no longer considered a scattered cultivator.”

“As long as you are willing, there will be a large number of sects recruiting you and a large number of families fawning over you. Your identity and status are actually already different from other scattered cultivators.”

“When a major disaster occurs, scattered cultivators have only one way out, with an unknown future full of thorns…”

“But Little Mister Mo, you are different. You have many ways out, and no matter which way out you choose, it will be very good…”

Mo Hua’s mood was complex. He was silent for a long while, not speaking, his gaze also gradually lowering.

Master Luo observed Mo Hua’s expression and saw that Mo Hua was not angry, which relieved him.

These words had the suspicion of “sowing discord.”

And when he said these words, he indeed had selfish motives.

In his eyes, Mo Hua was very important, much more important than other scattered cultivators. So, while he had sympathy for the experiences of other scattered cultivators, he would not care too much.

But how Mo Hua chose was very important to him.

He hoped that Mo Hua would have a bright future, a smooth journey, and become a famous array formation grandmaster in the future.

This way, he could also “hug a thigh” and go further in array formations.

As for other matters, he was just an ordinary array master, and he simply had no time or ability to attend to them.

“Little Mister Mo, you can consider it again. If you are willing to go to the Lanshan Sect, I will talk to them and strive for better treatment.”

“If you are not willing, it doesn’t matter. I will say some good words and tactfully refuse them.”

Master Luo was very thoughtful.

Mo Hua nodded and said gratefully, “Thank you very much, Master Luo. No matter what, I will remember this favor.”

Master Luo said humbly on the surface, “It’s just a small effort, Little Mister Mo is too polite.”

But in his heart, he let out a long sigh of relief.

If Mo Hua went to the Lanshan Sect, he would have helped a great deal by recommending him. If Mo Hua didn’t go to the Lanshan Sect, he would also remember his intention.

No matter what, it was considered doing a good deed, and this effort was not wasted.