Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 66: It Is Not Advisable for the Slow-Witted Ones To Join the Diabolic Creeds

After the “examiners” had given their orders, regardless of whether one was Chi Xulong or another “Long,” they had to stand obediently in line.

If one angered the examiners, could they even think of joining the diabolic creed? No matter how well they had thrived outside, could they compare to the power of the diabolic creeds?

The diabolic creeds have an unfathomable creed leader, numerous powerful members, but what about us? We only have ourselves, and the highest cultivation among us is only at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage.

None of the candidates recognized the three examiners, but that was understandable. After all, diabolic creeds were an existence far more mysterious than rogue diabolic cultivators; they rarely showed themselves, so it wasn’t surprising that no one had seen them before. Although the selection had begun two hours earlier than announced, nobody raised any questions.

This is probably part of the test—arriving early demonstrates our dedication to the diabolic creed, while those who come right on time are deemed unworthy of joining.

Lu Yang was sitting with one leg crossed over the other. He took out a brush and paper, pointing at the first person. “Tell me, why do you want to join the diabolic creed? What value can you bring to us? What are your personal goals and plans? What are your expectations regarding the stipend?”

“Huh?” The first person was dumbfounded by the sudden barrage of questions. Are these the exam questions for entering the diabolic creed? Shouldn’t they be asking about things like my cultivation, cultivation techniques, and what kind of evil deeds I have done?

Not receiving any response from the man, Lu Yang waved his hand impatiently. “What’s with the ‘huh?’ If you’re tongue-tied when faced with just our questions, are you going to spill everything about the diabolic creed if the authorities catch you in the future?

“You’re disqualified. Go back.”

The second candidate was the leader of a small gang. For the multiple times he had been imprisoned, his gang and wife would be taken by his underlings multiple times, and he would have to reclaim them multiple times. This made him a fairly experienced gang leader.

"I’m Niu Mang, leader of the Qinglong Gang. I want to join the diabolic creed because of the better prospects that are available. My ideals and philosophy for the diabolic path align closely with that of your diabolic creed, and I believe I will be a great fit within the creed. If I am given the opportunity to join your diabolic creed, I will definitely commit myself to doing evil diligently and helping the creed grow stronger. I see a future where we can achieve new heights together!

“My personal plan is simple: I’ll do whatever the diabolic creed needs me to do with no complaints at all. After all, only when the diabolic creed is strong can I be strong!

“The diabolic creed will already be giving me a place to establish myself, so how could I still ask for a stipend? I should be offering tribute to the creed instead!” When Niu Mang reached the climax, he even waved his fists to express that he was determined to surmount obstacles and embrace a brighter future.

He sounded very well-prepared; after all, this was how he taught the Qinglong Gang.

“You’re disqualified. Go back.”

“Why?” Niu Mang was indignant; he thought that his answer was near perfect.

Lu Yang rebuked him harshly, feeling that Niu Mang had let down those from the diabolic path. “What is the diabolic path? It is about selfishness, yet you are so eager to serve the diabolic creed without expecting anything in return. How could someone like you be a diabolic cultivator? As a member of the diabolic creed, you must always be plotting to raise a rebellion and overthrow the leaders! Can a diabolic creed really be called one if there is no internal strife?

“Besides, didn’t you say that you’d do whatever the diabolic creed needs you to do? Well, the diabolic creed needs to disqualify you now. Get lost!”

Niu Mang left dejectedly while those behind him felt as if they had broadened their horizons. So this is the philosophy of the diabolic creed. As expected of the examiners; they have a profound understanding of the diabolic path.

“Next,” Meng Jingzhou called.

“I’m Chi Xulong. My cultivation is at the Foundation Establishment Stage.” Chi Xulong emphasized his cultivation, hoping that the examiners would take him seriously.

“Tell us, what evil deeds have you done?”

Chi Xulong had plenty to say on this topic. “I was taken by wolves as a child and raised by them. When I was ten, I killed those wolves with a bone knife and went down the mountain where I would rob whatever I wanted. I kept this habit even when I got to the city. Whenever I lacked something, I would steal it. The constables would chase me, but I was too fast for anyone to catch, and I would continue to steal while fleeing. As I stole, I would even take hostages and kill anyone who got in my way.” Chi Xulong was proud of his own acts. With all the evil things I’ve done, how could I not qualify for the diabolic creed?

Meng Jingzhou shook his head. “The righteous path has the upper hand now, so we, the diabolic path, have to keep a low profile. Your actions are too ostentatious and will come back to bite you sooner or later. Look at yourself, how many people know who you are? Now, look at the three of us, does anyone recognize us? See, that’s the difference!

“This isn’t cowardice. It’s premeditated concealment. It’s the wisdom of hiding in plain sight!”

Man Gu glanced at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou curiously. Why do I feel like Brother Lu and Brother Meng are so familiar with the diabolic path?

Chi Xulong was greatly inspired. He realized that he had underestimated the complexities of the diabolic path and left willingly.

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“My name is Shen Jinyi.” The pale-faced scholar introduced himself smilingly. After hearing the questions and answers before him, he felt that he had figured out the examiners’ approach.

Man Gu sized up the man’s scholarly appearance. He’s likely a Confucian cultivator too! There was a question that had perplexed him for a long time, and even Fourth Elder couldn’t answer. He asked in excitement, “Since ‘lady’ and ‘granny’ both sound similar and refer to a female, can I call a ‘lady’ ‘granny?’”[1]

The question completely caught Shen Jinyi by surprise. Despite his forty years of life experience, he was still in a stupor. Man Gu hadn’t spoken, and Shen Jinyi had been thinking that this examiner on the left looked simple-minded and ordinary. He hadn’t expected such a curveball right off the bat from Man Gu.

However, Shen Jinyi didn’t directly admit that he didn’t know the answer. “I am a killer, not a Confucian cultivator.”

“Killer? Have you studied criminal law?” Lu Yang asked with interest.

“I have studied it a little,” Shen Jinyi replied humbly. In reality, he had studied criminal law extensively, especially because a killer needed to figure out how to evade the law.

“Then let me ask you something. Criminal law defines murder as ‘intentionally depriving one of life constitutes this offense.’

“So, does suicide constitute intentional murder?”

Shen Jinyi received a second curveball.

Seeing that Shen Jinyi couldn’t come up with a response, Lu Yang waved his hand in disappointment. “You couldn’t even answer the questions in your own area of expertise. Go back.”

In just five minutes, Shen Jinyi had suffered the greatest setback in his life. Are these questions normal people can think of? Could it be that only talents whose brains are wired differently from ordinary people can join the diabolic creed?

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As the selection trial was a consequential matter, the branch leader could only rest assured if they personally oversaw it. For that, they had specially planned to arrive an hour earlier to make preparations.

On the way to the venue, the branch leader saw many fierce-looking individuals leave one by one, muttering things like “The interview was really tough,” “It’s not easy to join the diabolic creed,” “So this is the true essence of the diabolic path,” “I’ll come and try again in thirty years,” as if they had attained nirvana.

The branch leader fell into deep thought. I haven’t even arrived, so who on earth is hosting the selection trial?

Then he saw Lu Yang’s trio passing judgment with all-powerful authority.

1. In the original text, “niang” (ancient way of addressing one’s mother intimately) mean the same thing as “ma,” (a more modern way of addressing one’s mother), the question asks whether a “guniang” (young lady) can be called a “guma” (aunt). The “gu” is taken from “guniang” and combined with “ma,” ending up with “guma.” ☜