LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 366
Lin Beifan sipped his tea calmly before asking, “What makes you think so?”
“Actually, I already had my suspicions when I was assisting the Great Luo Dynasty!”
Song Yufei began: “At that time, the Great Luo Dynasty wanted to emulate the development model of Great Xia, and the situation was very promising!”
“However, the Beggar Sect, through internal collusion and external sabotage, made a mess of everything! After wreaking havoc in Great Luo, they came to Great Xia and quickly integrated themselves!”
“Over the years, tens of millions of Beggar Sect disciples have integrated into Great Xia! Such a large number of Beggar Sect’s disciples in Great Xia couldn’t have been possible without your approval!”
“Since then, I’ve been paying close attention and noticed that the Beggar Sect appears every time Great Xia faces a crisis! Without exception, they assist Great Xia from the shadows!”
“For instance, this time, if the Beggar Sect hadn’t stepped in to stop the four top-tier empires, those countries would not have submitted to Great Xia so smoothly! Your Majesty, what do you have to say?”
After finishing her explanation, Song Yufei looked intently at Lin Beifan, seeking an answer.
Yaoyao, perched on the roof, also held her breath.
Lin Beifan remained calm: “But, as everyone knows, the Beggar Sect and Great Xia are enemies! The leader of the Beggar Sect, Hong Qihai, was even injured by our Grandmaster and fled in disgrace! How do you explain that?”“This…”
Song Yufei gave a wry smile. “I’m not sure, as I am but a mortal, not a deity! However, despite the lack of evidence, various signs indicate that the Beggar Sect must have a close relationship with Great Xia!”
Lin Beifan clapped his hands and laughed, “You’ve analyzed it well! I can now tell you clearly that the entire Beggar Sect is indeed mine! They have always been following my orders and working for me!”
Although Song Yufei had already guessed it, she couldn’t help but be shocked.
The Beggar Sect was the largest faction in the world, with a Grandmaster at the helm, dozens of Innates, and over 20 million disciples!
And yet, it had been quietly taken over by His Majesty?
How did he manage it?
Yaoyao on the rooftop was also breathing rapidly, clearly shocked by the news.
Song Yufei couldn’t help but ask, “Your Majesty, how did you manage to take over the Beggar Sect?”
Lin Beifan chuckled, “Actually, it’s quite simple. Everyone in the world acts in the pursuit of their interest! As long as you offer them enough benefits, there’s no one who wouldn’t pledge their loyalty!”
“For example, if I grant them enough wealth and honor, provide them with enough martial arts techniques, divine elixirs, and powerful weapons, do you think there are many people in the world who wouldn’t be tempted?”
“As for the ordinary disciples, I’ve allowed them to escape poverty, shed their beggar status, and live a life where they are well-fed and warm. Tell me, who wouldn’t like a master like that?”
“Although the Beggar Sect is a major force in the rivers and lakes, they still need to eat! I give them everything they want, and naturally, they will be loyal to me. It’s a very normal thing!”
Song Yufei opened her mouth in surprise, “But how could the leader of the Beggar Sect agree?”
The leader of the Beggar Sect, Hong Qihai, is a Grandmaster and the head of the Beggar Sect.
How could he possibly be willing to be subordinate to someone else?
Moreover, there were grievances between the two parties.
Lin Beifan said nonchalantly, “Because the real leader of the Beggar Sect, Hong Qihai, and the deputy leader, Wang Tongtian, have long been dead! The two currently posing as them are impostors placed by me!”
Song Yufei’s heart was struck and shocked once again!
The leader of the Beggar Sect, Hong Qihai, and the deputy leader, Wang Tongtian, were already dead?
The current ones were impostors?
This news was very surprising!
If it got out, it would definitely cause turmoil in the rivers and lakes.
At this moment, Yaoyao, who was also not very calm, made some small noises as she struggled to control her breath.
“Who’s there?” Song Yufei frowned and looked up, very alert.
Lin Beifan smiled and waved his hand, “No need to be so tense. This is my imperial palace, what thief would dare to be presumptuous here? It’s probably just some naughty birds that have flown onto the roof, don’t mind them!”
Song Yufei nodded, feeling that she had overreacted just now.
Looking at the handsome man in front of her, she said with a wry smile, “Your Majesty, you really keep your trump cards close to your chest, taking down the Beggar Sect without a noise! If this gets out, it will surely cause a storm!”
“Without some tricks and deceits, how can one survive in this world?”
Lin Beifan sighed, “There are too many people who want me dead, so I must take precautions and make some preparations!”
Song Yufei nodded, understanding that as the emperor who established the Celestial Empire, it was only right for him to be so shrewd…
“Who else knows about this matter besides you?” Lin Beifan asked.
“It’s all just my speculation, so currently, only I know about it. Even the Taoist Sect is unaware of this! If Your Majesty doesn’t believe me…”
Song Yufei raised her fist solemnly, “I can swear on my life to the Three Pure Ones that only heaven, earth, Your Majesty, and I know of this! If it leaks out, may heaven give a divine retribution to…”
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Pure_Ones)
Lin Beifan waved his hand, “No need to swear. Even if you tell someone, it doesn’t matter!”
“Your Majesty…” Song Yufei looked puzzled.
“Because even if this matter is exposed, it won’t affect me much. It’s just a bit more trouble, but I can handle it!” Lin Beifan said with an air of confidence.
Now, he not only possessed invincible strength but also held supreme power over the world.
Even if the situation with the Beggar Sect was revealed, what could it do to him?
Song Yufei was momentarily stunned, but then she understood.
Great Xia was no longer the nation it used to be.
As the only Celestial Empire in the world today, his power and status as the ruler had reached the pinnacle.
He commanded the world, and none dared to disobey!
The Beggar Sect was too insignificant compared to the vast Celestial Empire!
Even if the relationship between the two was exposed, it would have no impact.
On the contrary, it might even enhance the prestige of Great Xia!
“Since that the case, I am relieved! However, I have come here today for another important matter!”
“What’s the matter?” Lin Beifan turned his head to look.
“I have come here mainly to bid farewell to Your Majesty!”
Lin Beifan was startled: “Farewell?”
They had just met, so why say farewell?
Even if she needed to leave now, was there a need to announce it so formally?
Surely that wasn’t necessary.
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