Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter 382 Stand still

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Bai Ke was accepted as a disciple by Elder Dugu and directly promoted to a true disciple, instantly gaining a prominent status.

True disciples of the Heavenly Evil Sect can have their own residences and dedicated servants.

"Go to the inner gate and fetch a man named Ge Yuan for me," Bai Ke said upon returning to the mansion.

"Yes, sir!" the servant replied respectfully.

About an hour later, a fat man was seen walking happily into Bai Ke's residence.

Before they even reached the mansion, they heard Fatty Ge shouting loudly, "Boss! Boss! I'm here!" as if he was afraid others wouldn't know about his relationship with Bai Ke.

"Alright, alright, what's all the fuss about?" Bai Ke said to Ge Yuan, somewhat speechless.

"Hehe, boss, you're really amazing! It's only your first day in the sect, and you've already been accepted into the sect by the Supreme Elder and become a true disciple! I've never seen anyone as awesome as you in all my life!"

Ge Yuan talked on and on, praising Bai Ke so much that he could hardly listen anymore, and even the servants beside him blushed a little. It has to be said that this fat man's social and boasting skills were top-notch.

"Stop talking nonsense! I have something important to tell you," Bai Ke interrupted Ge Yuan.

Upon hearing that Bai Ke was dealing with serious matters, Ge Yuan immediately became serious.

“Boss, please give me your orders,” Ge Yuan said.

After dismissing all the servants, Bai Ke gestured for Ge Yuan to sit down and slowly said, "Although I have now become a true disciple of the Heavenly Evil Sect, compared to others, my foundation is still too shallow."

"Does the boss mean to recruit soldiers and win people's hearts?" Ge Yuan immediately realized and said.

Bai Ke nodded: "Yes, that's good. I need to establish myself in the Heavenly Evil Sect as soon as possible, and firmly take root in it."

“However, boss, recruiting some people isn’t a problem. But that will require quite a few things. As you know, boss, although I come from the Ge family, I’m not the true heir…” Ge Yuan said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Nonsense, why would I use your things?" Bai Ke said, taking out a large pile of pills, treasures, and other items from the jade wrench, which quickly formed a small mountain.

Ge Yuan stared at the pile of treasures, almost stunned. He stammered, "Boss, you didn't dig up someone's ancestral grave, did you?! Using these treasures to bribe people, I feel like you're even more of a spoiled brat than a spoiled brat."

Some of these treasures were Bai Ke's savings in Tian Ce Palace, but most of them were accumulated after he killed people.

People like Nangong Que, those Mahayana stage experts, how much wealth they accumulated in their lifetime! These things are just a drop in the ocean for Bai Ke. If he wasn't afraid of causing trouble, Bai Ke would have taken more than this.

"Hehe, just take what you need from there. Go ahead and hire people, and if you don't have enough, just ask me for more."

"But I have only one request: you must be absolutely loyal to me!" Bai Ke said.

Ge Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Since the boss trusts me so much, I will definitely complete the task he gives me! Don't worry, Fatty, I won't make any big promises, but I will at least do my best to get it done for you!"

Bai Ke smiled and said, "No need for that. Just do what you think is best. I trust you!"

Ge Yuan nodded vigorously and carefully stored the treasures in his storage ring. After chatting with Ge Yuan for a while, Bai Ke let him leave.

In the blink of an eye, Bai Ke had been quietly cultivating at the Heavenly Evil Sect for a month. To avoid attracting attention, Bai Ke didn't take any major actions. He simply had Ge Yuan secretly build up his power base.

Bai Ke named his faction the Rebirth Society, signifying that every member could be reborn from the ashes within it! In fact, Bai Ke had already envisioned this as the smallest prototype and precursor to his future power.

A month ago, Bai Ke discovered that he was always being watched, including by some of his servants. He thought that perhaps this was because of Dugu Baitian.

During his conversation with Dugu Baitian, Bai Ke learned some information. Dugu Baitian was the only one among the higher-ups who opposed joining that force, but because Dugu Baitian's reputation and strength were extremely high within the sect...

Perhaps because Dugu Baitian was extremely powerful, or perhaps because they thought Dugu Baitian was too old and posed no threat, there was no need to take action against him.

Among the middle-level elders, only a small portion remained. Many of the elders were either secretly murdered or forced to submit to them.

Although the Heavenly Evil Sect has a long history, its members are ultimately ruthless individuals. In the eyes of most of them, profit is paramount, and strength and cultivation are the only true path to power.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with their thinking. Everything in the cultivation world is based on cultivation strength!

However, the saying that people in the Central Killing Domain and even the Mountain and Sea Realm often say "If a man doesn't look out for himself, he'll be punished by heaven and earth" is perhaps just an excuse that selfish people make for themselves.

While it's true that people live for themselves, sometimes it's not just about that. There are ancestral traditions, dignity and honor, but most importantly, a person must possess conscience and conviction!

The reason why Dugu Baitian persisted was because of the last remaining conscience and belief in his heart.

Some people may laugh at him, misjudge him, or despise him! But he will always be himself and will not change because of other people's opinions.

In the secret chamber of the Heavenly Evil Sect.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, as per your orders, almost all the stubborn elements within the sect have been eliminated, leaving only Dugu Baitian," a trusted elder continued.

"However, within this month, those remaining die-hards have all been protected by Dugu Baitian. We can't make a move now!"

"Hmph! These mere small fry can't cause any big waves! But that old bastard Dugu is not easy to deal with. I thought that after he took in disciples and left behind his legacy, he should be ready to die. I didn't expect this!" The Sect Master of the Heavenly Evil Sect said angrily, his whole body surging with murderous aura.

"Sect Master, why don't we just kill this old bastard!" The elder made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Fool! This old thing has lived for thousands of years and hasn't made a move for hundreds of years. His cultivation is already unfathomable. Even I might not be his match. Who can kill him? You try!" the Heavenly Evil Sect Master roared.

The elder immediately knelt down to admit his mistake. The Heavenly Evil Sect Master thought for a moment and then said, "However, you could try to test him!"

"How is his new apprentice doing lately?"

The elder replied respectfully, "I have been diligently cultivating in the mansion for the past month, and my cultivation has progressed rapidly, reaching the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"What a pity, he was a promising talent!" said the sect master of the Heavenly Evil Sect.

The sect leader of the Heavenly Evil Sect secretly instructed the elder on something, and the elder respectfully withdrew after listening.