Chapter 13 - 13 013, [Guard the Embroidered Pillow] (1/2)

13 013, [Guard the Embroidered Pillow]

Translator: Henyee Translations

Editor: Henyee Translations

The concept of a little neko loli feeling slightly happy is quite easy to understand.

After all, the perspectives of the secular world can sometimes be very important.

The recruitment of new disciples by the Righteous Sects is relatively easy. But for those labeled as Demonic Evil Cultivators, it can be incredibly difficult.

A Great Sect can be likened to a large corporation—aside from needing managers and key technical talents, there’s also a need for a large number of regular employees.

Outer Sect Disciples are just like these regular employees; they are needed by every sect. Individually, they might not seem significant, yet the Sects can’t function without this group of disciples.

At the same time, they’re the fresh blood and the future backbone of the Sect.

Even for the top three Demon Sects notorious for being Demonic Evil Cultivators, their recruitment efforts are dismal compared to the formidable and righteous Big Four Sects.

Actually, this makes sense. If, like in some movies or novels, there are more disciples in the Demon Sect than in the Righteous Sects, that would be quite strange, right?

Of course, this situation is likely to be reversed once the players descend upon this world.

As mentioned earlier, for the players, this is just a game. They don’t care about Righteous Sects or Demonic Ways; what matters to them is whether it’s fun to play!

Many players might even think the Demon Sect looks cooler…

However, at the moment, such a booming trend has yet to appear. So, for the Demon Sect, they are not averse to newcomers like Ji Li. In fact, they are quite welcoming.

With her clean but pitiful background, people like her, with no one to rely on, often develop a strong sense of belonging to the sect.

Now, it all depends on whether she has the aptitude for cultivation.

Mao Nanbei wouldn’t want to handle such mundane tasks, so with a straightforward smile, Murong Yan did Young Elder a favor.

“Miss Ji Li, relax your mind, don’t think about anything. Let me check your cultivation aptitude.” With that, she extended her chubby finger, gently tapping on Ji Li’s forehead.

Like a raindrop falling on calm water, subtle ripples spread through the air.

Mao Nanbei was sitting on Murong Yan’s shoulder, stretching out her small hand to count the number of ripples.

“One, two, three… seven, eight.”

“Eight circles!”

Mao Nanbei’s gaze at Ji Li had also changed.

“Only one circle less than me, an excellent jade indeed,” she nodded slightly.

Listening to this, Lu Xun couldn’t help but feel that the core of the sentence laid in the first half…

Actually, it’s quite easy to understand, the eight circles of ripple is roughly equivalent to “Enlightenment level 8”.

With an Enlightenment level cap of 10, level 8 is already considered very top-notch.

Even in the Demon Sect, she would absolutely be deemed a key cultivation candidate.

However, cultivation isn’t solely reliant on one’s aptitude.

Just like some people who are born clever, but have no interest in studying, hence their academic achievement ranks at the bottom.

Many times, heaven might bestow you with talent, but it would gradually revoke it if you decide to fritter it away.

There are many factors to consider along the cultivation path. You can think of it as a peculiar discipline, with cultivators intent on acquiring such knowledge.

While innate conditions are important, when they are roughly the same, one must rely on their acquired efforts.

As many novels suggest, having extraordinary talent makes leveling up lightning fast, and all other factors can be disregarded, such positions are a bit too fanciful.

Therefore, certain Sects prioritize temperament when accepting disciples.

Of course, having great talent is always advantageous.

An Enlightenment level of 8 is a quality sought after; if placed in some smaller sects, the Sect Leader would be grinning from ear to ear.

Listening to the little Neko Loli’s words, Ji Li clenched her small meaty fists tightly, looking somewhat excited.

So, I’ve… passed?

At this time, Mao Nanbei cocked her head, looking cute in a potentially deadly way. Her gaze was on Lu Xun.

Her meaning was clear. She was a little curious about Lu Xun’s aptitude.

Murong Yan, being a kind-hearted person, respects Lu Xun and asked casually, “May I?” not at all resembling the notorious Demonic way.