As the premier immortal sect in this world, the Mystic Temple had fierce regulations indeed.
But Ji Changsheng managed to be on its payroll for two years in his past life.
Two years was enough for him to learn and understand many things.
Having watched Li Changxi kill the members of the Bai Family right in front of the Master, and seeing the Master not angry but delighted, Ji Changsheng understood his position.
So, he naturally sided with the Master.
Not to mention, he was the first merit seed after the Master assumed the position, giving him special significance to the Master.
Ji Changsheng expressed his animosity towards the Bai Family.
He did not believe that the Master would reject his alliance.
Indeed, the Master did not refuse.
True intelligence lies in saying nothing at all.
The rules are set by people.
The Master held the final interpretation.
The Master wanted someone to confront the Bai Family.
And Ji Changsheng willingly volunteered to be that person.
Therefore, the Master would undoubtedly protect Ji Changsheng.
It was an unspoken agreement that they both ran towards willingly.
However, recognizing this tacit agreement required diplomatic skills, a clear understanding of worldly affairs, even the renouncement of some basic principles.
In the end, Bai Guanlin was just too young and no match for Ji Changsheng, a veteran who had played the game for two years within the system.
But, Bai Guanlin was blessed with a promising reincarnation.
So, Ji Changsheng did not dare to take him lightly.
"Miss Ying…"
Before Ji Changsheng could finish, Ying Hongye cut him off, "If Little Uncle Master doesn't mind, you can call me Hong Ye."
Ji Changsheng graciously acquiesced, "That's fine, then you can also call me by my name, and not Little Uncle Master from now, let's be straightforward with each other. Hong Ye, have you had some discord with Bai Guanlin?"
If not, she wouldn't have tipped him off earlier.
This time, before Ying Hongye could answer, Li Daoyan chuckled, "These two absolutely can't stand each other, the Ying Family and the Bai Family share a deep enmity. Moreover, during the examination of the Inner Sect disciples of this generation, Changsheng you secured the first position, Bai Guanlin the second, and Ying Hongye the third. It would be strange if they could get along."
Ji Changsheng suddenly comprehended.
The first and the second rank would indeed find it tough to coexist peacefully.
But, it would also be tough between the third and the second.
Moreover, the third rank would indeed want to take down the second.
Great, a talent that can be utilized.
"I would like to ask Hong Ye for a favor."
Ying Hongye responded promptly, "You ask, and I'll get it done as long as it's within my capacity."
"The people who came with Bai Guanlin just now, can you give me a list of their names?"
Ying Hongye asked curiously, "It wouldn't be difficult, but what do you need this for?"
Ji Changsheng offered a simple smile, "Just trying to see whether I can turn them from foes into friends."
These people who had lost face due to Bai Guanlin today.
Who knew if they harbored resentment towards him?
In the world of cultivation, each step was taken on thin ice, and Ji Changsheng did not dare to harbor the slightest bit of luck.
So, these people were also on his elimination list.
Only dead people could really put his mind at ease.
Of course, Ying Hongye did not know that Ji Changsheng was already entertaining the thought of murder. She just gave him a reminder, "Those people wouldn't be much trouble. Most of them are Outer Sect disciples, with only four from the Inner Sect and have just reached Foundation Establishment stage. They mostly belonged to families at the foot of the mountain affiliated with the Bai Family, and their main ambition after coming up to the mountain was to cling to Bai Guanlin's coattails. These people would be hard to win over and Changsheng, you should bear this in mind, don't harbor unrealistic expectations about them having any good attitudes towards you, and the conflict between them and you will essentially be unresolved."
Ji Changsheng nodded.
Perfect, another compelling reason to kill added on.
...
Ji Changsheng had not misjudged Ying Hongye; though they were both offspring of major families, Li Daoyan was clearly a good-for-nothing, while Ying Hongye was a real aristocratic elite, capable of action.
An hour later, Ji Changsheng received a list. It even included details about the members listed, such as the lines they belonged to and their family background.
Having read the list, Ji Changsheng expressed his sincere gratitude to Ying Hongye, "Hong Ye, I owe you a favor."
Ying Hongye chuckled lightly, "It was easy, do you need me to contact them for you? They would have to give face to me. I can gather them and try to make them get along with you in a friendly manner."
Ji Changsheng shook his head, "No need, that would be too much trouble for you. I'll handle it myself."
"That's fine."
Ying Hongye didn't wish to interfere excessively either.
"If there's nothing else, I'll get back to my cultivation."
"Alright."
After Ying Hongye left, Ji Changsheng took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and fiddled with it.
This was not his talisman.
It belonged to Bai Guanlin.
Bai Guanlin walked the orthodox path of cultivation, and he just stabilized his early-Foundation Establishment stage cultivation base.
While Ji Changsheng, by virtue of his merit accumulation, had already advanced his cultivation base to the late-Foundation Establishment stage.
Although in a one-on-one duel, Bai Guanlin, if he had trump cards, might be a formidable opponent for Ji Changsheng, that was limited to a fight to the death.
Otherwise, the higher cultivation base would provide an overwhelming advantage.
For instance, Illusion Technique and other small tricks.
Earlier, Ji Changsheng secretly switched Bai Guanlin's Sound Transmission Talisman when he wasn't paying attention. Now, Bai Guanlin's talisman was blank.
The Sound Transmission Talisman in this world was somewhat like the WeChat contact of Blue Star, it could list regular contacts.
Ji Changsheng took Bai Guanlin's talisman and found that mostly all the names from Ying Hongye's list were on it.
Next, Ji Changsheng took out a jade talisman enveloped in misty haze.
It was the token Elder Chuanjing had given him.
With this token, he could have free access to the Scripture Hall and Mount Misty Cloud.
Bai Guanlin was apprenticed to Mount Misty Cloud.
Not just Bai Guanlin, even Li Daoyan was a disciple of Mount Misty Cloud, in fact, most of the people on Bai Guanlin's talisman were from Mount Misty Cloud.
"Is Mount Misty Cloud a turf that the descendants of aristocratic families lay claim to?" Ji Changsheng expressed a suspicion.