The King of Urban Mercenaries-Chapter 1361 - 1364: Pedantry

"That would really be a battle of champions!"

"I’ve participated in this Beidou Sect’s Sect Competition, which is held once every ten years. You wouldn’t believe it, but the winner of the last competition was actually a ten-year-old kid. That guy was incredible, practically a demon!"

"Really? You’re not talking about kids playing house, are you? How could such a strong child exist?" someone skeptically asked.

"Believe it or not, I’m telling the truth."

"I don’t think I can believe that. So many elites bested by a ten-year-old child? Give me a break!" The onlookers clearly doubted his words, unable to accept it.

That person had no way to defend himself, and since no one was listening, he didn’t bother to explain further. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Leng Daoqiu addressed the crowd, "For the Sect Competition, we will sincerely invite heroes from all around to come and watch. Hopefully, everyone will give us face then. Now, I declare the Master-Acceptance Ceremony is over!"

The Master-Acceptance Ceremony concluded, and the crowd made their way back, everyone beginning to discuss one topic: the Sect Competition!

Lin Fei, following the Dou Sect Master, returned to the Beidou Sect. The Dou Sect Master then headed toward the Sect Leader’s residence, instructing Lin Fei not to follow him. Lin Fei, having no choice, complied.

"Second Senior Brother, what’s with Master? Why is he going to see the Sect Leader?" Shu Ba asked, while Lin Fei also looked at Liu Muqing, puzzled about the Dou Sect Master’s haste.

Liu Muqing looked solemn and said, "Do you know when our Beidou Sect’s Sect Competition was held last year?"

Lin Fei shook his head. Since he joined Beidou Sect only this year, he didn’t know when the Sect Competition was held, but Shu Ba seemed to know and said, "I remember it always being in October, right?"

"That’s right. It’s always been October, and this rule has never changed. But this time, the Sect Leader Brother seemed to break this rule, announcing during the Master-Acceptance Conference that the Sect Competition would be held in seven days. This is beyond reason, so Master probably went to ask the Sect Leader Brother why." Liu Muqing said, feeling that this matter wasn’t so simple.

"It seems the Sect Leader Brother has something up his sleeve," Lin Fei said.

"How do you know?" Shu Ba and Liu Muqing looked at Lin Fei, puzzled by his comment. Did Lin Fei know some secret?

Lin Fei chuckled and said, "Don’t you watch TV? Isn’t this always how it goes? Anytime there’s something unusual, there’s bound to be a conspiracy."

Shu Ba broke into a cold sweat and said, "Lin Fei, this is reality; please distinguish it from TV dramas."

Lin Fei laughed and replied, "I know, but reality and TV dramas are sometimes the same, right? And quite similar. Maybe the Sect Leader Brother really does have some scheme."

At that point, Liu Muqing surprisingly said, "Junior Brother’s words are not without reason. It’s best to be cautious. You all should be alert recently and watch for any anomalies."

"Second Senior Brother, how can you join in the disruption too? Would the Sect Leader Brother harm us? After all, we’re brothers." Shu Ba remarked.

"We can’t talk like that. I know the Sect Leader Brother won’t harm us, but we need to guard against those with ill intentions. Being more vigilant won’t hurt, got it?" Liu Muqing said.

Both nodded and then left.

At that moment, the Dou Sect Master had already arrived at Leng Daoqiu’s residence and saw him sitting in the hall, then walked over.

"Master, I failed to welcome you properly; please pardon me!" Leng Daoqiu immediately approached respectfully upon seeing the Dou Sect Master, bowing to him.

"Xiao Qiu, you should know why I’m here, right?" the Dou Sect Master asked.

Leng Daoqiu responded with puzzlement, "No, Master. I don’t know why you’ve come—what’s the matter?"

The Dou Sect Master scoffed and said, "Don’t you know? I’ve come because you just announced the Sect Competition. Why didn’t you discuss it with me before announcing it?"

"Oh, so the Master is here because of this. Indeed, I didn’t discuss it, but it’s for the good of our Beidou Sect. Since everyone is here for the Master-Acceptance Conference, why not handle everything at once?" Leng Daoqiu explained.

"Your idea isn’t wrong, but traditionally, our Beidou Sect has always held the Sect Competition in October. Changing the date on a whim—do you think that’s appropriate?"

Leng Daoqiu smiled, picking up a tea cup on the table, and said, "Master, almost every age calls for efficiency now, not adhering to the old generation’s rules. Not adapting will hinder our Beidou Sect’s growth. Only by embracing change can we thrive."

"Nonsense!"

The Dou Sect Master suddenly roared, slamming the table, and said, "Xiao Leng! You’re seriously disappointing me. Where did you pick up these twisted ideas? This is Beidou Sect, not some financial conglomerate! Do you understand the difference? Do you comprehend that your actions could ruin Beidou Sect?"

"No, Master, adapting is crucial for survival. Stagnation will lead to obsolescence. I’m doing this for Beidou Sect, hoping you’ll understand," Leng Daoqiu seemed unbothered by the Dou Sect Master’s perspective, even pursuing change ardently.

"Fine! Fine, I see you’re possessed, ignoring any reason! Five hundred years, Beidou Sect has stood in Mo Country for five hundred years. Mo Country’s history spans over five thousand years, five hundred is a tenth of that. Its longevity has its reasons, and I will not let you break our Beidou Sect’s rules!" the Dou Sect Master declared.

From its inception, the Dou Sect Master followed ancient rules, and it worked well. Now Leng Daoqiu wanted changes, speaking of modernization. If so, Beidou Sect might lose its identity!

"Stubborn!" Leng Daoqiu suddenly said.

"What? What did you say?" The Dou Sect Master looked at Leng Daoqiu, incredulous, stunned to hear "stubborn" from him. Leng Daoqiu’s character was evident, obedient, although he changed after becoming a Sect Leader, still unwaveringly dedicated to Beidou Sect—now this, "stubborn?"

Leng Daoqiu turned and said, "You didn’t mishear, Master. I meant stubborn! Stubborn, outdated thinking can’t exist in the world. Therefore, for Beidou Sect, I’m willing to change it, make it better! Master, don’t meddle; let me handle it!"