Cultivation through Skin Making novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49: 49. Revisiting

Once again, it was an empty Cave Mansion, only this time Song Yan was somewhat more accustomed to it than when he first arrived. At least the threats he could see on the surface had temporarily vanished, and he had become the senior brother of South Bamboo Peak.

However, he soon found some annoyances.

Because he learned that Gu Rufeng’s body was eventually found. After that, he didn’t know what happened. He only vaguely knew that the "mistress" seemed to be somewhat deranged, which was evidently due to Soul Search.

It seemed that the Peak Master Gu indeed doted on Gu Rufeng, even daring to perform Soul Search on Shi Shi’s partner.

This matter hadn’t ended and instead...led to some direction he couldn’t discern clearly.

What could that be?

In fact, he had considered killing Gu Rufeng during the "recruitment" period, but doing so would have dragged the accompanying disciples, including himself, into it. He also thought about destroying Gu Rufeng’s corpse in Cuique Forest, but because the last people to interact with Gu Rufeng were "recruitment disciples," he might still get caught up.

Therefore, he chose to have Gu Rufeng die at the Earth Demon.

At this moment, Song Yan lay alone on the stone platform in the Cave Mansion, looking up at the skylight.

After some time, he murmured to himself: ’Still have to strive to become stronger.’

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...

The next day, it was sunny.

As soon as Song Yan stepped out of the Cave Mansion, he saw five strong disciples gathered at the door.

These five disciples were the same group who blocked him a few days ago.

Song Yan frowned slightly, and the leading disciple suddenly smiled obsequiously, nodded, bowed, and ran over, respectfully calling out, "Senior Brother Song."

The other four big guys laughed awkwardly as they scratched their heads and called out, "Senior Brother."

Song Yan asked, "What’s the matter?"

The leading disciple rubbed his hands, exhaled and approached, smiling, "Senior Brother Song, it’s like this. We juniors have thought things over and would like to formally apologize to you.

Of course, this isn’t just an empty apology! From now on, we will hand over thirty percent of our Contribution Points from the Tannery to you."

As he spoke, he showed a pained expression.

Song Yan said, "Lu Haiyi, right?"

"Exactly, exactly, Senior Brother knows my name," the leading disciple said with a smile.

Song Yan replied, "Just give ten percent."

"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Lu Haiyi and his group quickly expressed their gratitude.

Originally, they wouldn’t have gone to such lengths, but early that day, they heard that from now on, the daily affairs within South Bamboo Peak would be managed by this Senior Brother Song. They panicked and thus hurried to offer their flattery to completely smooth over past grievances.

What does "daily affairs" mean?

It’s about the distribution! For example, when good Furnaces become available, if your senior brother takes one, but doesn’t share it with you, what can you do? Go cry to the Peak Master?

Or you try to "persuade" him with your fists? But Senior Brother Song was admitted under Shi Shi! Who dares?

At this moment, Lu Haiyi pounded his chest proudly, saying, "Senior Brother is so righteous! Only taking ten percent, which truly makes me admire Lu."

Lu, today, swear an oath right here!

From now on, I’m just a dog for Senior Brother!!

Anyone who offends Senior Brother has to go through me first! Woof! Woof woof!"

The group of disciples followed up fiercely, "So are we, woof woof!"

Song Yan:...

He had a slight feeling of sentimentality: The waves behind push the waves ahead in the Yangtze River. Back then, he only gave some Contribution Points to Senior Brother Zhang, but this group of people was even more intense.

Sycophancy, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, cronyism, without bottom-line seemed to be the traditions of the Demon Sect.

Unless you become the Puppet Sect Leader, trying to "keep yourself clean" here meant severing oneself, that is... courting death.

He glanced at them, smiling warmly, and said, "We are all senior and junior brothers here. Be courteous to each other daily. If you have the energy, direct it outside, don’t harm our own people."

Lu Haiyi praised, "Profound wisdom! Senior Brother Song’s words have truly opened my eyes. Reflecting on the past, I feel really ashamed and have nowhere to hide, sigh!"

The group of disciples also showed expressions of embarrassment.

Song Yan:...

He lost interest in chatting, casually exchanged a few words with them, and went to look at the Tannery.

Even though there were wars in these years, there still were quite a few Demon Beast Skins. But, these Demon Beast Skins weren’t purchased from Qingxi Market but obtained during the wars.

Unfortunately, all the complete ones were low-level Demon Beast Skins.

As for intermediate ones, there were some, but most were tattered, indicating the person handling them had difficulty controlling their strength.

Using such tattered skins to make Shadow Puppets results in compromised quality, and the success rate of Summoning would be relatively low.

...

...

After a brief patrol, Song Yan took a reduced version of the "Profound Qi Guiding Technique," and then, accompanied by Wang Susu, Lu Haiyi, and a disciple named Shangguan Jian, went to test it at the Tannery.

Lu Haiyi and Shangguan Jian were two "big brothers" of South Bamboo Peak over the past five years.

Now, since Peak Master Shi officially appointed a "senior brother."

These two "big brothers" naturally knew better and voluntarily adjusted their "self-perception," descending to become the "second brother."

But there can be only one second brother.

Who would be the "second brother"... this annoying thing, Song Yan didn’t want to overly interfere.

Keeping the balance, let the two fight it themselves, he would just uphold fairness and act as the referee.

Before he transmigrated, he had watched plenty of palace dramas and dynasty dramas; he was familiar with such "balancing" tactics.

As expected, on the way to the Tannery’s Chores Room, these two "former big brothers" began to compete with each other.

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